The Planning & Zoning Administrator is AZ Larsen who can be contacted by phone at (802) 453-2410 x2 or e-mail at zoning@bristolvt.org.
Office Hours for the Zoning Administrator are:
- In Office: Monday – Wednesday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Thursday 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
- By Appointment- Friday
Zoning:
- Unified Development (Zoning and Subdivision) Regulations (adopted November 5, 2024)
- Permit Fee Schedule
- Zoning Permit Application
- Certificate of Compliance Application
Town Plan:
Zoning Documents and Resources:
- Development Review Board Applicant/Appellant Responsibilities
- PS3817 | PS3665 : certificate of mailing forms
- Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES): All new residential construction starting after July 1, 2024
- Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES): All new commercial construction starting after July 1, 2024
Proposed Bristol Unified Development Regulations amendments: Voters approved 11/5/2024.
• Complete document with proposed additions and deletions.
• Planning Commission memo, October 17, 2023.
Declaration of Inclusion
Selectboard Public Hearing Notice on Proposed Amendments to Bristol Unified Development Regulations
Proposed Unified Development Regulations Amendments w/ Selectboard Adjustments (full document)
** Excerpts of the Selectboard’s adjustments shown in light blue highlight **
Approved Zoning Permits:
This table is for posting approved zoning permits and the corresponding appeal period. If you have questions about a certain permit please email the PZA at zoning@bristolvt.org the permit # for more information.| Permit # | Location | Brief Description | Approval Date | Appeal By Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-020 | Briggs Hill Road | Accessory Structure- shed | 4/29/2025 | 5/19/2025 |
| 25-019 | 3382 South 116 Road | Change of Use- garage to ADU | 4/29/2025 | 5/19/2025 |
| 25-018 | 30 Maple Street | Alteration/Addition | 4/28/2025 | 5/18/2025 |
| 25-017 | 101 Sunwood Lane | Accessory Structure- barn | 4/23/2025 | 5/13/2025 |
| 25-016 | 1512 S 116 | Single Family Dwelling | 4/22/2025 | 5/12/2025 |
| 25-216 | 2600 Lower Notch Rd | Boundary Line Adjustment | 4/23/2025 | 5/13/2025 |
| 25-015 | 806 Rockydale Rd | Alteration/Addition | 4/15/2025 | 5/5/2025 |
| 25-014 | 7698 Plank Rd | Accessory Structure – deck | 4/15/2025 | 5/5/2025 |
| 25-013 | 402 Thomas Dr | Accessory structure- storage container | 4/15/2025 | 5/5/2025 |
| 25-012 | 2085 Lower Notch Rd | Accessory Structure- 3 season porch | 4/14/2025 | 5/4/2025 |
| 25-008 | 75 Firehouse Dr | Accessory Use – ev charger | 4/9/2025 | 4/29/2025 |
| 25-010 | 1908 Lower Notch Road | Accessory Structure- garage | 4/3/2025 | 4/20/2025 |
| 25-011 | Lawson Ln | Accessory Structure- detached garage | 3/31/2025 | 4/17/2025 |
| 25-009 | River Rd | Change of Use- garage to ADU | 3/25/2025 | 4/14/2025 |
| 25-007 | Off Hewitt Rd | Single Family Dwelling- 3BDR SFD | 3/4/3035 | 3/21/2025 |
| 25-006 | 52 North St | Accessory Structure- detached garage | 2/26/2025 | 3/18/2025 |
| 25-005 | 122 Thomas Dr | Accessory Structure- garage | 2/18/2025 | 3/7/2025 |
| 25-206 | 48 North St | Change of Use – B&B to Single Family Dwelling | 2/18/2025 | 3/7/2025 |
| 25-004 | 15 Monkton Road | Change of Use- Barn converted to 1BDR ADU | 2/3/2025 | 2/20/2025 |
| 25-003 | 68 Pine Street | Residential- Single Family Dwelling (3 BDR) | 1/27/2025 | 2/11/2025 |
| 25-002 | 125 North Street | Accessory Structure- garage | 1/23/2025 | 2/9/2025 |
| 24-071 | S. 116 Road | Change of Use- Accessory Dwelling Unit conversion of garage | 11/27/2024 | 12/14/2024 |
| 24-070 | S. 116 Road | Accessory Structure- garage | 11/25/2024 | 12/12/2024 |
| 24-069 | Lovers Lane | Accessory Structure- single car garage | 11/18/2024 | 12/5/2024 |
| 24-068 | North Street | Change of Use- Accessory Dwelling Unit conversion of barn | 11/22/2024 | 12/12/2024 |