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Town of Pittsfield, Vermont
TOWN OFFICE HOURS
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9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
phone/fax 802-746-8170

Building & Zoning Permits, Forms, and Applications



ZONING AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Pittsfield has adopted Flood Hazard Regulations requiring review and permitting of development in certain areas of town near water. To determine if your project is within a flood hazard mitigation zone or other protected area, use the map link below.  Permit applications and other relevant information are available through the links below.  For more information contact the Town Clerk who can put you in touch with the Zoning Administrator.
Zoning Application Requirements (PDF 91KB)
Zoning Application (PDF 8KB)
Pre Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing Requirements (PDF 8KB)
Flood Hazard Area Regulations (PDF 320KB)
​Flood Map (TRORC website)
Flood Hazard area permit application town of pittsfield.docx

DRIVEWAY PERMIT
Driveway Permit Application (PDF 71KB)


ACT 115 Compliance
To help ensure that Vermont residences are accessible to people with disabilities, Act 115 requires that, prior to the sale of a new one-family or multi-family dwelling, a seller must provide written disclosure to a prospective buyer detailing whether the construction complies with the residential construction standards required by Vermont law. The Disclosure of Compliance form is available here: http://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/files/forms/dfs_accessibilitydisclosure_act115_form.pdf 

Wastewater Systems and Potable Water Supply Permit Applications
Find out about Vermont Wastewater Systems and Potable Water Supply at the Department of Environmental Conservation website.


VERMONT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ENERGY STANDARDS
(VT-RBES)

Vermont's building Energy Codes - the Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (VT-RBES) and Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (VT-CBES) - are minimum standards of energy efficiency that apply to all new residential construction, renovations, alterations, and repairs in Vermont. The Energy Code Assistance Center provides toll-free assistance at 1-855-887-0673. Information is also available at the Department of Public Service website:
  • VT-RBES: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/energy_efficiency/rbes
  • VT-CBES: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/energy_efficiency/cbes
If you are a contractor or builder in the state of Vermont, the Statewide Energy Code applies to all of your projects, including renovations.
  • Get a copy of the energy code handbook
  • Build to the energy code
  • Complete and submit an energy code certificate