Revised & Approved Middlesex Land Use & Development Regulations
On March 7, 2023, Middlesex Voters approved updated Land Use Regulations. You can read them here.
Click here to view the updated 2023 Zoning Map
Interactive Tax Map
Access and Zoning Permits
Access Permits are required for the installation of driveways. Projects requiring new driveways or new access to a public road must have an access permit approved by the Middlesex Road Commissioner; or if access is required to a State road, the Vermont State District Highway Engineer prior to starting the project.
Access Permit Fees: $35 2014 Driveway Access Permit
Zoning Permits are required for erecting, constructing, enlarging or moving any buildings or structures, excavation or landfill, any change in the use of any building or other structure, or land or extension of use of land.
Zoning Fees:
- Residential project or alteration/addition/accessory structure under $25,000.………$80
- Single-family dwelling, garage or other construction over $25,000 ……………………….$205
- Commercial Project (new construction or alteration/addition) …………………………..…$330
- Change of Use……………………………………………………………………………………………………$80
- Home Industry …………………………………………………………………………………………….……$130
- Subdivision Fees (per lot*).…………..………………………………………………….…………………$155/lot
- Boundary Line Adjustment (click here for application required)…………………………….$80
- Appeal to the Development Review Board……………………………… …………………$150 + $10/abutter notice
Fees Double if Work is Commenced Before Issuance of a Permit. Zoning Permit Application
IMPORTANT: Vermont’s Building Energy Codes – the Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (VTRBES) – are minimum standards of energy efficiency that apply to all new residential construction, renovations, alterations and repairs in Vermont. For more information, please refer to http://publicservice.vermont.gov/energy_efficiency/rbes or request a Vermont Residential Building Energy Code Handbook from the Town Clerk’s Office.
*NOTE* After March 1, 2015, an RBES Certificate must be recorded in the Middlesex Land Records in order to receive a Certificate of Occupancy. (30 V.S.A.§51)
Energy Efficient Home Building Guidance
This document is brought to you by the Middlesex Energy Committee, an ad-hoc group of architects, designers, engineers, builders and homeowners living in Middlesex. It was most recently updated on Jan. 3, 2021. The Middlesex Select Board has agreed it should be a standard handout to all permit applicants