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he Design Review Committee's role is to advise the Development Review Board on matters concerning exterior alterations to land or properties in the Design Control District.
No structure, sign, fence, or landscaping in the Design Control District may be erected, reconstructed, substantially altered, restored, moved, demolished, or changed in use or type of occupancy without review of the plans by the Design Review Committee, and approval of the plans by the Development Review Board.
The Committee is also available to applicants and citizens for design consultations well in advance of the actual submission of an application. Such early discussions with the Committee are encouraged and may provide new ideas, ensure compliance with the Design Review criteria, and save time and money before more formal steps are taken.
The Design Control Overlay District consists of areas within the Central Business Districts, the Capitol Complex area, the Memorial Drive gateway, the Vermont College and Woodbury College campuses, office park districts, and other designated areas where historic preservation and design considerations need to be considered. The Design review criteria are found in Section 505 of the Montpelier Zoning and Subdivision Regulations (see below), and guidance is provided by the Cityscape I and II workbooks. The workbooks are not yet available on-line.
Helpful links to the Montpelier Zoning and Subdivision Regulations:
- Article 5, Zoning Permit Procedures, 56 KB
- Article 7, Sign Permit Procedures, 18 KB
- Design Control District Map,
320 KB,
The Design Review Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. typically on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The Committee usually meets in the Memorial Room (although the location is subject to change), and the meetings are not broadcast on the local Adelphia cable channel. All meeting rooms and facilities in City Hall are accessible to persons with disabilities, including headphones in the Council Chambers for persons with hearing impairments. For evening meetings, the rear entrance to the building should be used. Members are urged to let staff know as early as possible if they will be unable to attend a scheduled meeting so arrangements can be made to ensure a quorum. Members
| Members | Term Expires | Appointed |
| Margot George, Chair | Jun-14-2009 | Jun-11-2003 |
| Stephan Everett, Vice Chair | Sep-10-2011 | Sep-28-2005 |
| Nancy Mears | Sep-10-2011 | Sep-10-2008 |
| James P. Duggan | Jan-24-2011 | Jan-24-2008 |
| Eric Gilbertson | Sep-10-2011 | Sep-28-2005 |
| Guy Tapper, Alternate | Jan-24-2011 | Jan-12-2005 |
Contacts
Department of Planning and Community Development 39 Main Street, City Hall Montpelier, VT 05602-2950 Tel: (802) 223-9506 FAX: (802) 223-9524 E-mail: planning@montpelier-vt.org Planning & Community Development Staff:
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Updated October 9, 2008
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