Town of St. Albans, VT

Community Development


The Community Development Department is comprised of Planning & Zoning. We are responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Unified Development Bylaws, the Town Plan, and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. We support other Town Departments with GIS services, grant preparation and administration, and plan review. 

The department is staff with a full-time Director of Community Development as well as a full-time Zoning Administrator. The Department reviews all development proposals and assist the public in understanding the bylaws and helping them through the permit process. The Administrator is also responsible for taking action on all known zoning violations. Lastly, the Director is charged with securing grants relating to planning-related projects.