City of Burlington Zoning Permits, Determinations, and Appeals

Zoning Activity Report

Purpose: To provide daily information to zoning permit applicants and interested citizens regarding zoning administration activity by the Department of Planning and Zoning. The report is generated each morning from the City's permitting database, and posted to this web site in two formats: A table sorted by street address, and as a map in Google MapTM format. Today's Zoning Activity Report: Table Map

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I pick up my permit? You may pick up your permit beginning the day after the Appeal Period Ends date. The office is located in City Hall and is open from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.

In what order are zoning permit requests listed in the table? In the table, applications are listed by property address, that is alphabetically by street name, and then by address number.

How does the Google Map report work? The Z Card icons are located over the property for which the permit application applies. Clicking on an icon causes the report information to pop up for that property. It is the same infomation as shown in table format.

When are permit or other applications shown on the report? Applications are shown when a zoning review request is under review by the Department of Planning and Zoning, or is under some form of appeal. Specifically, an application is listed when it has been submitted, application fees have been paid, and the application is deemed complete by zoning staff. The request will no longer appear on the list or map when a decision has been made and the appeal period has ended, or when an applicant withdraws the application.

What is an "Appeal Period"? Once a decision has been rendered on an application, there is either a 15 or 30 day period of time where the applicant or an interested citizen may appeal the decision. Decisions made by zoning staff may be appealed to the Development Review Board. Decisions made the Development Review Board may be appealed to the Vermont Environmental Court. Finally, decisions made by the Vermont Environmental Court may be appealed to the Vermont Supreme Court.

What does the Appeal Period Ends column signify? The date shown is when the appeal period ends. Appeals must be submitted by 4 PM on the date shown. The following day, the zoning permit becomes valid and can be picked up by the applicant.

What does the Status column signify? This describes where in the review process an application is. "In Review" means that the application is under active review and the statutory clock is running. When a decision has been rendered, the status becomes "Appeal Period -" and the decision is shown. The Decision Date and the Appeal Period Ends date are shown in other columns.

What does the Description column mean? This is a summary of the zoning permit or other review request, and the project proposed.

What does "TBD" mean? TBD stands for To Be Determined.

What if I have questions about this report? Please call or visit the Planning and Zoning Office. The phone number is 802-865-7188, and the office is located in City Hall.

What if the report is incorrect or out-of-date? Please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 802-865-7188. Thank you.