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TOWN OF PUTNEY, VERMONT ZONING REGULATIONS This basic text amended in its entirety the ordinance entitled “Zoning Regulations, Town of Putney, Vermont,” adopted March 7, l978, and last amended on March 7, l989. This basic text became effective on March 4, l997. The March 4, 1997, basic text has since been amended on the following dates: 3/2/99, 7/1/02, 5/17/04, 8/30/05, and 9/26/07 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I: Administration and Procedure PAGE PAGE Enactment and Purpose 5 Enactment 5 Intent 5 Administration and Enforcement 5 Zoning Administrator 5 Zoning Board of Adjustment 5 Planning Commission 6 Public Notice 6 Enforcement 7 Amendments 7 Interpretation 7 Effective Date 7 Severability 7 ARTICLE II: Permits and Approvals Zoning Permits 8 When Required 8 Purpose of Permits 8 Application for a Zoning Permit 8 Issuance of a Zoning Permit 9 Effective Date 9 Expiration 9 Posting of Zoning Permit 9 Certificates of Occupancy 10 Conditional Use Approval 10 General Standards for Conditional Use Approval 11 Specific Standards for Conditional Use Approval 12 Variances 12 Site Plan Approval 13 Site Plan Application 14 Site Plan Review Criteria 15 Appeals 16 Administrative Officer Actions 16 Interested Persons 17 Notice of Appeal 17 Appeals to Environmental Court 18 ARTICLE III: Zoning Districts Purpose 19 Zoning Districts 19 Overlay Districts 19 Zoning Map 19 Boundaries 19 Use of Lots in More Than One Zoning District 20 Lot Area Minimum for Lots in More Than One Zoning District 20 Reduction in Lot Area 20 Principal Buildings and Uses 20 Building Setbacks 20-21 Uses within Zoning Districts 22 Uses Not Listed 22 Prohibited Uses 22 Accessory Uses 22 Secondary Uses 22 Zoning Districts 23