TOWN OF BARRE, VERMONT

Zoning Ordinance

CONTENTS

ARTICLE I: ENACTMENT, PURPOSE, AMENDMENTS, DEFINITIONS 
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Section 1.0 Enactment  ..................................... 1

Section 1.1  Purpose .........................................1

Section 1.2  Application of Regulations ..............1

Section 1.3  Interpretation .................................1

Section 1.4  Amendments ..................................1

Section 1.5  Severability ....................................1

Section 1.6  Definitions ......................................2

ARTICLE II:  ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Section 2.0  Establishment of Zoning Districts .....................................5

Section 2.1  Administrative Officer .....................................................5

Section 2.2  Zoning Permit and Certificate of Occupancy ....................5

Section 2.3  Penalties .........................................................................6

Section 2.4  Board of Adjustment .......................................................6

Section 2.5  Conditional Uses .............................................................6

Section 2.6  Referral to State Agencies ...............................................7

Section 2.7  Non-Conforming Uses and Non-Conforming Structures...7

ARTICLE III:  GENERAL REGULATIONS

Section 3.0  Miscellaneous Requirements.......................................................................8

Section 3.01  Existing Small Lots ..................................................................................8

Section 3.02  Required Frontage on, or Access to, Public Roads or Waters ..................8

Section 3.03  Protection of Home Occupations .............................................................8

Section 3.04  Special Public Use Exceptions .................................................................8

Section 3.1  Storage of Waste Materials .......................................................................8

Section 3.2  Extraction of Natural Products ..................................................................9

Section 3.3  Uses Prohibited Within the Town Right-of-Way ........................................9

Section 3.4  Water Supply and Sewage Disposal Requirements ....................................9

Section 3.5  Signs .......................................................................................................11

Section 3.6  Off-Street Parking Requirements .............................................................11

ection 3.7  Mobile Homes ..........................................................................................12

Section 3.8  Fencing Around Swimming Pools ............................................................12

Section 3.9  Activities of a Fraternal or Charitable Organization ...................................12

Section 3.10  Residential Structures ............................................................................13

ARTICLE IV:  ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS

Section 4.0  Residential Zone “A” ..................................................14

Section 4.1  High Density Residential Zone “B” ............................. 14

Section 4.2  Agricultural-Rural Residential Zone “C” ......................15

Section 4.3  Commercial Zones .....................................................16

Section 4.4  Industrial ....................................................................17

Section 4.4.5  Industrial Park Requirements ...................................18

Section 4.5  Conservation Zone .....................................................20

Section 4.6  Public Lands Zone ......................................................21

Section 4.7  Area, Yard and Height Regulations .............................22

Section 4.8  Planned Residential Development ................................24

Section 4.9  Flood Hazard Areas ...................................................26

Section 4.10  Mobile Home Parks .................................................34

Section 4.11  Trailer Camps ...........................................................34

Section 4.12  Elderly Housing Complex ..........................................34