Zoning Administrator

Contact

Hours	Thursdays: 9:00a-12p montgomeryzoning@gmail.com 2026 Holiday & Office Closure Schedule
Location	Public Safety Building 86 Mountain Rd. / VT-242 Montgomery Center, VT 05471
Mail	P.O. Box 356 Montgomery Center, VT 05471
Phone/ Email	802-326-4719, Ext 205 Visit our Municipal Directory for more information

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Documents

Resources

• Parcel Mapping– View Parcels & Grandlist data for Montgomery
• Dept. of Health Lodging Rules – Information and lodging establishment applications.
• Vermont Agency of Natural Resources – The ANR is charged with oversight and management of Vermont’s natural environment on behalf of the people of Vermont.
  • Wastewater Permit Search – Browse the state database of wastewater and potable water supplies program permits.
  • View the Natural Resources Atlas – View your parcel on the ANR Atlas- use the layers tool to view FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers and more!
  • Wastewater Systems and Potable Water Supply Program– The Regional Office Program issues water/wastewater permits (WW Permits) for soil based wastewater systems with flows of less than 6,500 gallons per day, for potable water supplies (water supplies that are not public water supplies), and for municipal water and sewer connections. Click Here for Information for Land Owners

Understanding Vermont Wetlands

Wetlands are where land and water meet. They are commonly called marshes, swamps, and bogs. Class II wetlands and their 50-foot buffer zones are regulated in Vermont because of the functions they provide, like flood water storage, water quality protection, and wildlife habitat. The location of wetlands is hard to identify because their hydrology and vegetation can change throughout the seasons. While the State has been working to update the Vermont Significant Wetlands Inventory (VSWI), many protected wetlands remain unmapped.

Activity in a state-protected wetland or its associated 50-foot buffer zone is prohibited unless the activity is considered exempt, is an allowed use under the Vermont Wetland Rules, or is authorized by a wetland permit. However, not all projects can receive a state wetland permit. Before you start planning, check for wetlands on or near a property. 

Step 1: Identify if there is a wetland on your property

Visit the Check for Wetlands Before You Buy or Build Website for a comprehensive overview of how landowners and land buyers can check for wetlands.

• Use the Wetland Screening Tool to see if a property has wetlands or to know if your plan may be affected by the Vermont Wetland Rules. The screening tool offers an initial check for nearby wetland-related layers, like hydric soils and wetland projects. The results explain each layer and recommend action steps. You can also produce a map of the results.
• Refer to the What is a Wetland? web page with information on how to identify wetlands on the ground.
• Read the Landowner’s Guide to Wetlands, which includes a checklist to help spot a potential wetland or buffer zone on the ground. While only a District Wetlands Ecologist can verify whether land may be subject to state wetland regulations, there are a variety of wetland characteristics you can look for when considering a property purchase or building project.
• Determine if your project is an allowed use under the Vermont Wetland Rules by reviewing the Wetland Allowed Uses and Best Management Practices.

Step 2: Contact Wetlands Staff

If a property has a wetland, and a project might impact the wetland or its 50-foot buffer zone, Contact Wetlands Staff. The time and money it takes to fix a wetland violation are more than the cost to get a wetland permit before building.