Zoning & land use — Essex, Vermont

What can I build? Do I need a development permit?

The Town of Essex, Vermont has 2 adopted ordinances on file: Town of Essex Subdivision Regulations (effective 10-9-23); Town of Essex Zoning Regulations (effective 10-9-23), verified 2026-09-22.

Town of Essex Subdivision Regulations (effective 10-9-23) adopted ordinance

Current subdivision control regulations governing land division, plat approval, and infrastructure standards for new subdivisions in the Town of Essex.

Town of Essex Zoning Regulations (effective 10-9-23) adopted ordinance

Current zoning regulations: districts, dimensional standards, use table, site plan/conditional use review, buffers and screening; not codified into the numbered municipal code.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: http://www.essex.org/ · Last verified 2026-09-22 · Zoning & land use across Vermont · Zoning & land use in other municipalities