Planning & Zoning

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:

Town Plan:

Zoning Documents and Resources:

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 # LocationBrief DescriptionApproval DateAppeal By Date
25-005122 Thomas DrAccessory Structure- garage2/18/20253/7/2025
25-20648 North StChange of Use – B&B to Single Family Dwelling2/18/20253/7/2025
25-00415 Monkton RoadChange of Use- Barn converted to 1BDR ADU2/3/20252/20/2025
25-00368 Pine StreetResidential- Single Family Dwelling (3 BDR)1/27/20252/11/2025
25-002125 North StreetAccessory Structure- garage1/23/20252/9/2025
24-071S. 116 RoadChange of Use- Accessory Dwelling Unit conversion of garage11/27/202412/14/2024
24-070S. 116 RoadAccessory Structure- garage11/25/202412/12/2024
24-069Lovers LaneAccessory Structure- single car garage11/18/202412/5/2024
24-068North StreetChange of Use- Accessory Dwelling Unit conversion of barn11/22/202412/12/2024