Under Vermont state law the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board are two separate municipal boards serving two separate functions. A Town can, and Barnet has, however, elected to cause the members of its Planning Commission to serve also as the members of its Zoning Board. Therefore, although this group serves two distinct functions, it is in practice one board. As the Planning Commission it primarily serves to prepare a municipal plan, and amendments thereto, and to prepare zoning bylaws, and amendments thereto. As the Zoning Board it primarily hears appeals from the decisions of the Zoning Administrative Officer, and grants or denies variances.

  • Members (for detailed listing, including contact information and term expiration, see municipal directory):
    • Benjamin Adams, Chair
    • Elizabeth Evans
    • Dawn Holtz
    • Dennis McLam
    • Mark Bowen
    • Zachary Mangione
    • Eric Skovsted
    • Trent Roy
    • Bruce Denio
  •  Zoning Administrative Officer: Shirley Warden
    • Mail: 521 Warden Rd, Barnet, VT  05821; Telephone: (802) 633-4993.
  • Secretary for the Planning Commission & Zoning Board: Dawn Holtz
  • Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at the Fire & Rescue Station (151 Bimson Drive) starting at 7:00 P.M.

Planning Commission & Zoning Board news & announcements:

Message from Zoning Administrative Officer Shirley Warden:
Barnet has zoning: All structures over 50 square feet require a zoning permit, unless they are exempt in Section 103 0202.02 of the Barnet Zoning Bylaw. A “structure” is defined as “an assembly of materials for occupancy or use.”

Application forms, with instructions for filling out, are available below or at the Barnet Town Clerk’s Office (hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Application forms should be dated May 1, 2022 or newer.

Section 415.01 J. of the Barnet Zoning Bylaw states, “No sign shall be attached or maintained on utility poles or drawn or painted on rocks or other similar natural features.” Yard sale signs must not be on utility poles and be removed at the end of the sale. If a yard sale is more than five (5) days in a calendar year, a conditional use permit is required.

January 1, 2022 zoning fees increased; if you build without a permit the fee is doubled.

Zoning Bylaw in effect as of August 14, 2018. You may download it below, by clicking the link under the “Printable Zoning Bylaw” heading.

Printable Town Plan
Town Plan Adopted August 10, 2015, Amended May 13, 2019 (excluding Appendix III – Plan Maps)
Appendix III – Plan Maps: A. Historic Resources of Barnet
Appendix III – Plan Maps: B. Base Map
Appendix III – Plan Maps: C. Land Use/Land Cover Map
Appendix III – Plan Maps: D. Natural Resources Constraints Map
Appendix III – Plan Maps: E. Soils Constraints Map
Appendix III – Plan Maps: F. Zoning Districts – Parcel – Town Properties
Appendix III – Plan Maps: G. River Corridor Map

Printable Zoning Bylaw
Barnet Zoning Bylaw

Permit Navigator Tool
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources developed a tool called the Permit Navigator to help you determine what permits you may need for a project on a single parcel. If you have a linear, polygon, or multi-parcel project, contact a Community Assistance Specialist to get started. The Permit Navigator has a section where you can learn about various Agency permits, including a brief explanation, time to issue the permit, application fee amount, link to the application, program resources, and more. The Permit Navigator produces a downloadable/printable guide to help you through the permitting and planning processes and to help you learn about what may be required based on your unique situation.
Visit the Agency of Natural Resources website to learn more and use the Permit Navigator

Printable Zoning Permit Form & Instructions
Questions should be directed to Shirley Warden, Zoning Administrative Officer at 802-633-4993 and mailed to her at 521 Warden Road, Barnet VT. 05821
Instructions for Zoning Permit Application
Zoning Permit Application Form

Printable Intent to Build Form
Intent to Build Form

Application to the Planning-Zoning Board. For application directly to the Planning-Zoning Board for request for interpretation of the zoning ordinance or map or for appeal of a decision of the administrative officer.
Application to the Planning-Zoning Board

Transmission Rights-of-Way
Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) has issued a notice regarding how a utility-owned transmission right-of-way may affect your rights to build.
VELCO Rights-of-Way Notice

Planning & Zoning Meetings – Agendas & Minutes
11 April 2023 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
14 February 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
14 February 2023 Regular Meeting Warning & Agenda
10 January 2023 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
10 January 2023 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
13 December 2022 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
13 December 2022 Regular Meeting Warning & Agenda
1 November 2022 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
1 November 2022 Regular Meeting /Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
11 October 2022 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
11 October 2022 Regular Meeting Notice & Agenda
13 September 2022 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
13 September 2022 Regular Meeting Warning & Agenda
10 August 2022 Special Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
10 August 2022 Special Meeting/Public Heating Notice/Agenda
12 July 2022 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
12 July 2022 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
14 June 2022 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
10 May 2022 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
10 May 2022 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
12 April 2022 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
12 April 2022 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice/Agenda
8 March 2022 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
8 March 2022 Public Hearing Notice
8 February 2022 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
8 February 2022 Regular Meeting/Hearing Warning/Notice/Agenda
11 January 2022 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
11 January 2022 Regular Meeting/Hearings Warning/Agenda
14 December 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
14 December 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Warning/Agenda
9 November 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
9 November 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice & Agenda
31 October 2021 Emergency Meeting Approved Minutes
12 October 2021 Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice
14 September 2021 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
14 September 2021 Regular Meeting Notice & Agenda
10 August 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
10 August 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice/Agenda
19 July 2021 Site Visit Approved Notes
13 July 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
13 July 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Warning/Notice/Agenda
8 June 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
8 June 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Warning/Agenda/Notice
11 May 2021 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
11 May 2021 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice/Agenda
13 April 2021 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
13 April 2021 Regular Meeting Notice/Agenda
Bradley-Ward Permit Application (13 April 2021 Regular Meeting)
9 March 2021 Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice
12 January 2021 Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice
8 December 2020 Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice
10 November 2020 Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice
5 October 2020 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
5 October 2020 Regular Meeting Notice/Agenda
2 September 2020 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
2 September 2020 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
5 August 2020 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
5 August 2020 Regular Meeting Notice/Agenda
8 July 2020 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
8 July 2020 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
23 June 2020 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
16 June 2020 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Draft Minutes
16 June 2020 Special Meeting/Public Hearing Agenda/Notice
7 April 2020 Regular Meeting CANCELLED
11 March 2020 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
11 March 2020 Meeting Notice/Agenda
4 February 2020 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
4 February 2020 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Agenda/Notice
7 January 2020 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
7 January 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda
3 December 2019 Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice
5 November 2019 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
5 November 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda
1 October 2019 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Approved Minutes
1 October 2019 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
3 September 2019 Regular Meeting CANCELLED
6 August 2019 Regular Meeting CANCELLED
2 July 2019 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
2 July 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda
4 June 2019 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
4 June 2019 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice/Agenda
14 May 2019 Meeting Approved Minutes
14 May 2019 Meeting Notice/Agenda
7 May 2019 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
7 May 2019 Public Hearing Notice/Regular Meeting Agenda
2 April 2019 Regular Meeting CANCELLED
13 March 2019 Public Hearing Approved Minutes
13 March 2019 Public Hearing Notice (proposed amendment to Town Plan)
5 March 2019 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
5 March 2019 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
5 February 2019 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
5 February 2019 Regular Meeting Notice/Agenda (hearing re-scheduled to 5 March 2019; regular meeting will proceed as scheduled)
17 January 2019 Energy Committee Draft Minutes
14 January 2019 Site Visit Approved Minutes
8 January 2019 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
8 January 2019 Meeting Agenda
19 December 2018 Energy Committee Draft Minutes
4 December 2018 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
4 December 2018 Regular Meeting Notice/Agenda
13 November 2018 Special Meeting CANCELLED
6 November 2018 Regular Meeting CANCELLED – Special Meeting to be held 13 November 2018
2 October 2018 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
2 October 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda
7 August 2018 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
7 August 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda
3 July 2018 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
3 July 2018 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice/Agenda
5 June 2018 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
5 June 2018 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice/Agenda
5 June 2018 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice
8 May 2018 Special Meeting/Hearing Draft Minutes

8 May 2018 Public Hearing Notice

8 May 2018 Special Meeting Agenda
1 May 2018 Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice
3 April 2018 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
3 April 2018 Public Hearing Notice

13 March 2018 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
13 March 2018 Special Meeting Notice/Agenda

6 March 2018 Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice

6 February 2018 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

6 February 2018 Regular Meeting Notice/Agenda

7 December 2017 Site Visit Meeting Approved Minutes
5 December 2017 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
5 December 2017 Regular Meeting Notice/Agenda

7 November 2017 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
7 November 2017 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice/Agenda

3 October 2017 Regular Meeting/Hearing Draft Minutes

3 October 2017 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice/Agenda

5 September 2017 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
5 September 2017 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice/Agenda

1 August 2017 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
1 August 2017 Regular Meeting Notice/Agenda

14 July 2017 Site Visit Approved Minutes
11 July 2017 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
11 July 2017 Regular Meeting Notice Agenda

6 June 2017 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
6 June 2017 Regular Hearing/Meeting Notice/Agenda
2 May 2017 Regular Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
2 May 2017 Regular Meeting/Hearing Notice/Agenda
4 April 2017 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
14 March 2017 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing cancelled due to inclement weather. Public hearing scheduled for application of Bruce C. Ellison at 173 Pavillion Lane re-scheduled for 4 April 2017.
7 February 2017 Regular Meeting/Hearing Draft Minutes
7 February 2017 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
3 January 2017 Meeting cancelled – There was not a quorum of members;  there was no meeting/public hearing and no minutes. There will be no Planning Commission/Zoning Board meeting in January 2017. Next meeting February 2017.
3 January 2017 Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
6 December 2016 Meeting cancelled – There will be no Planning Commission/Zoning Board meeting in December 2016. Next meeting 3 January 2017.
1 November 2016 Regular Meeting/Hearing Draft Minutes

1 November 2016 Public Hearing Notice/Agenda

4 October 2016 Public Hearing/Meeting Approved Minutes
4 October 2016 Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
6 September 2016 Meeting cancelled – There will be no Planning Commission/Zoning Board meeting in September 2016. Next meeting 4 October 2016.
2 August 2016 Meeting cancelled – There will be no Planning Commission/Zoning Board meeting in August 2016
5 July 2016 Public Hearing/Meeting Approved Minutes
5 July 2016 Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
7 June 2016 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
7 June 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda
3 May 2016 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
3 May 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda
5 April 2016 Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
5 April 2016 Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
8 March 2016 Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
8 March 2016 Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
2 February 2016 Meeting/Hearing Approved Minutes
2 February 2016 Hearing Notice & Meeting Agenda
5 January 2016 Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice
1 December 2015 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
1 December 2015 Meeting Agenda
3 November 2015 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
3 November 2015 Meeting Agenda
1 September 2015 Approved Minutes
1 September 2015 Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
4 August 2015 Approved Minutes
4 August 2015 Public Hearing Notice/Agenda
7 July 2015 Approved Minutes
2 June 2015 Meeting cancelled – There will be no Planning Commission/Zoning Board meeting in June 2015
19 May 2015 Public Hearing Approved Minutes
19 May 2015 Public Hearing Notice
5 May 2015 Approved Minutes
5 May 2015 Agenda
7 April 2015 Approved Minutes
7 April 2015 Agenda
10 March 2015 Agenda
6 January 2015 Approved Minutes
6 January 2015 Agenda