Town of Berkshire Planning Commission
Meetings are held at the Town Office on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm, unless otherwise specified.
Meetings are held in person at the Town Offices but may be attended virtually using Zoom.
Meetings are held in person at the Town Offices but may be attended virtually using Zoom.
About
The Planning Commission collaborates with residents, community partners, and other municipal, regional, and state agencies to create plans that assess community needs and guide future investment and policy. The commission is made up of members appointed by the Selectboard and works closely with the Zoning Administrator and regional planning staff.
Powers & Duties
The powers and duties of the Planning Commission are set forth in 24 V.S.A. § 4325; and the Berkshire Land Use and Development Regulations.
Development Review
The Planning Commission is an important player in the development review process defined in the Berkshire Land Use and Development Regulations. The commission has the duty to consider and act on applications for site plan approval, subdivision approval, access by right-of-way, and planned unit development.
Town Plans
A chief task of the Planning Commission is the regular process of revising the Town Plan. The Town Plan is a comprehensive document that lays out the Town's assets, needs, goals, and aspirations. The Plan is implemented through the Sheldon Land Use and Development Regulations, opens PDF document, which guide the Zoning Administrator and Development Review Board in assessing and adjudicating applications for development projects.
The current Berkshire, Vermont Town Plan was adopted on October 5, 2020.
Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP)
Municipalities review and update their emergency plans annually and readopt them between Town Meeting and May 1 every year. A current LEMP is required for municipalities to receive federal preparedness funds and increased state reimbursement through the Emergency Relief and Assistance Fund.
The current version of the Berkshire Local Emergency Management Plan was re-adopted on (Update Pending).
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
(Update Pending)
Powers & Duties
The powers and duties of the Planning Commission are set forth in 24 V.S.A. § 4325; and the Berkshire Land Use and Development Regulations.
Development Review
The Planning Commission is an important player in the development review process defined in the Berkshire Land Use and Development Regulations. The commission has the duty to consider and act on applications for site plan approval, subdivision approval, access by right-of-way, and planned unit development.
Town Plans
A chief task of the Planning Commission is the regular process of revising the Town Plan. The Town Plan is a comprehensive document that lays out the Town's assets, needs, goals, and aspirations. The Plan is implemented through the Sheldon Land Use and Development Regulations, opens PDF document, which guide the Zoning Administrator and Development Review Board in assessing and adjudicating applications for development projects.
The current Berkshire, Vermont Town Plan was adopted on October 5, 2020.
Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP)
Municipalities review and update their emergency plans annually and readopt them between Town Meeting and May 1 every year. A current LEMP is required for municipalities to receive federal preparedness funds and increased state reimbursement through the Emergency Relief and Assistance Fund.
The current version of the Berkshire Local Emergency Management Plan was re-adopted on (Update Pending).
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
(Update Pending)
Agenda & Related Information
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