Colchester’s Planning and Zoning Department provides a variety of services that include:
Responding to health and quality of life concerns through Requests for Action
Reviewing and inspecting construction for compliance with local, state and national building codes
Administering the State Wastewater Program and associated inspections
Facilitating the development review process and guiding applicants in the permit process
Fulfilling requests for information on properties
Certifying properties through Letters of Compliance for resale and refinance
Administering a minigrant fund for septic replacement
Developing and implementing land use plans
Reinforcing Town regulations through
Administering the Town’s Designated Growth Center
Providing oversight to the Town’s development and planning processes are the appointed volunteer Development Review Board and Planning Commission. Please contact us at (802)-264-5606 from 7:30AM to 4:30PM EST from Monday through Friday, stop by the Town Offices, or e-mail us directly. We look forward to serving you.
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The State of Vermont is now offering low-interest loans for wastewater systems. See this link for information on how to maintain your septic system.