Cabot, Vermont-- Officials to Explore Development Review Board Concept

Cabot has received a small municipal education grant from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development to look at how the town regulates land use and development, which is currently done through the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission. Another model is now available to towns to consolidate local development review functions under one board, known as a Development Review Board. Under this model, the Planning Commission no longer is involved in local development review, but retains responsibility for planning and zoning bylaws. Many towns have changed over to this model.

The town will be using the grant monies to sponsor a workshop to be presented by the League of Cities and Towns entitled, Is a Development Review Board Right for our Town? The workshop explores roles and responsibilities within the various models of development review, the strengths and weaknesses of each model, and procedures to change to a Development Review Board. The workshop is scheduled for August 4, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. in the Willey Building, Main Street, Cabot, Vermont. Members of the community are welcome to attend.