Zoning

Please email to schedule an appointment as the ZA is often on site visits, even during office hours.

Office Hours:

MON-TUES: 9 AM to 4:00 PM

THUR-FRI: 9 AM to 4:00 PM

Zoning Ordinance (Bylaws) and Fee Information

• Wilmington Zoning Ordinance
• Permit Fees

Zoning Applications

• Zoning Permit Application
• DRB Hearing & Permit Application
• Sign Permit Application
• Zoning Appeal Application
• Amend or Extend Permit Application
• Violation Report Form
• STR Safety Form 

Helpful Sheets

• Do You Need A Permit?- Information Brochure
• Helpful Links for Applicants
• More Short-Term Rental Help, STR Checklist
• DRB – What to Expect
• Site Plan and Standards– “How-to Draw a Site Plan”
• Criteria & Info-Residential and Resort-Residential Cheat Sheet
• Criteria & Info-Village District Cheat Sheet
• Criteria & Info-Commercial District Cheat Sheet

Maps

• Zoning Districts Map
• Zoning Overlays Map

A Change of Use and/or a Change of Structure almost always requires a permit.  Contact us early to discuss your project. Print and mail your application with a check or money order to Town of Wilmington, ATTN: Zoning, PO Box 217, Wilmington, VT 05363. Once approved, we’ll arrange the pickup of your P-Poster.  See also, Zoning FAQs

Adding a bedroom to the count on our lister card?  Unless otherwise stated on a submitted Wastewater Permit, DEC’s regulations regarding wastewater allow for two people per bedroom for the first three bedrooms and one person per bedroom for any bedroom beyond the first three. You may need an updated wastewater permit to add occupancy, contact DEC

Excavation is listed as Land Development and does require a zoning permit. If you are building a new home, please be aware you will also need a driveway access permit from the Roads Department to connect your driveway to a town road.

Every Short-Term Rental (STR) requires a Zoning Permit before use.  Use the STR Checklist when filling out your Zoning Permit application.  Short-term renting to more than 8 guests?  You will need two additional permits,  2024 STR Letter ; STR Checklist