Commission adds ADA exemption language to zoning permit rules

Jun 25, 2026

The Planning Commission agreed to exempt modifications required under the Americans with Disabilities Act from local zoning permitting, inserting targeted language into Article 6 before forwarding the package to the Selectboard.

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The Windsor Planning Commission decided June 25 to revise Article 6 of the proposed zoning bylaw amendments to expressly exempt modifications required by the Americans with Disabilities Act from local zoning permit requirements. The Commission's change replaces a narrower reference to uncovered entry stairs and handicap ramps with broader language intended to ensure ADA-required modifications are not unnecessarily subject to local zoning review.

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