The Town of St. Albans is one of the fast-growing communities in the State of Vermont.  The State of Vermont projects our population could reach 10,000 residents by 2030.  That type of growth requires thoughtful and strategic planning with regards to the future of our economy, work force, housing stock, transportation network, natural resources, and agricultural lands. Planning for land use and development is essential for fostering a healthy, vibrant St. Albans. Developing guidelines and policies that shape our land use should be a community effort. 

The Town Plan is the community road map that lays out Town needs, goals and aspirations. The Plan is implemented through land use regulations such as the Bylaws and the Capital Improvements Plan.  The Town plan along with other other Town planning documents are located to left of the page and have the year they were conducted, or implemented in their title.  

Click Here to view the 2019 St. Albans Route 7 Livability Study

The Department of Planning also collaborates with residents, community partners, other municipal, regional and state agencies to create plans that assess community needs and guide future investment and policy.


Megan Sherlund - Director of Community Development
m.sherlund@stalbanstown.com
(802) 524-7589 ext. 103

Planning initiatives currently underway:

• Health Path Feasibility Study - Connecting Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center with the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail
• Route 7 North Shared Use Path - Connecting the City of St. Albans sidewalk network to the northern commercial corridor
• Unified Development Bylaws Update - See a copy of the most recent bylaw updates by clicking here
•  Land Use Practices Review
• Developing a Private Roads Policy