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Rutland planning commission reviews Ferrisburg subdivision rules as a model, but flags limits without zoning authority
Summary
Commissioners reviewed Ferrisburg’s unified development regulations (Article 13 on subdivisions) as a starting point to update Rutland’s out‑of‑date subdivision rules, agreed to seek help from the Regional Planning Commission, and discussed which provisions would lack enforceability without a zoning framework.
The Rutland Town Planning Commission reviewed a draft excerpt of Ferrisburg’s unified development regulations—specifically Article 13, which addresses subdivisions—during its Aug. 21 meeting and agreed to pursue technical assistance from the regional planning commission to adapt a usable set of subdivision rules. Commissioners repeatedly raised concerns about provisions in Ferrisburg’s document that reference zoning authority the town does not possess.
Acting Chair Dana Peterson summarized the commission’s charge from the select board: focus on updating subdivision regulations rather than pursuing a broader…
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