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Rutland RPC schedules May 19 final hearing on 2026 regional plan; 60% vote required for adoption
Summary
Planning director Stephanie Burke told commissioners the final public hearing on the 2026 regional plan is May 19 at 7 p.m.; changes since the first hearing were limited to land‑use map category adjustments. A commissioner reminded the board that statute requires a 60% affirmative vote to adopt the regional plan.
The Rutland Regional Planning Commission will hold the final public hearing on its 2026 regional plan on May 19 at 7 p.m., planning director Stephanie Burke told commissioners.
Burke said public notice for the final hearing ran April 12–14 and that the only substantive changes made since the first hearing were adjustments to land‑use categories on the regional future land‑use map. The plan, map viewer, an engagement report and a new FAQ addressing Act 181 and related questions are on the project landing page (rutlandrpc.org/back/pl2026), Burke said.
Burke explained the landing page includes a municipal‑specific memo (sent to select‑board chairs and other local officials) describing any changes that affect each community, as well as tables comparing acreage by land‑use category between the draft and final maps.
Commissioner Kevin reminded the commission that statute requires a 60% affirmative vote to adopt a regional plan and urged strong turnout at the May hearing, calling this the commission's most important voting responsibility.
Commissioners were asked to check materials they received from staff (Burke and the executive director) and to notify staff if they have a conflict or cannot attend the May meeting. The final hearing will be the point at which the commission can vote on adoption, subject to the 60% threshold.
