Zoning & land use — Pawlet, Vermont

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

The Town of Pawlet, Vermont has 2 adopted ordinances on file: Town of Pawlet Driveway Specifications; Town of Pawlet Unified Bylaws (Zoning & Subdivision), verified 2026-09-22.

Town of Pawlet Driveway Specifications adopted ordinance

Sets construction standards for new driveways accessing town highways: minimum 12-ft width, 90-degree entrance angle, 1% pitch away from the highway for 20 ft, 30-ft obstruction-free sightlines, minimum 15-in culvert with stone protection and 15 in of gravel cover, and shared access for multi-lot developments.

Town of Pawlet Unified Bylaws (Zoning & Subdivision) adopted ordinance

Full zoning + subdivision code: 7 zoning districts (Highland, Flood Plain/River Corridor overlays, Forest & Agriculture, Industrial, Village & Commercial, Agriculture & Rural Residential), conditional uses, major development/PUD review, flood hazard & river corridor regulations, signs, ADUs, and DRB/Planning Commission procedure. Adopted Sept 17, 2024, effective Oct 8, 2024; originally adopted as Zoning Regulations Aug 24, 1978.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: https://pawlet.vt.gov · Last verified 2026-09-22 · Zoning & land use across Vermont · Zoning & land use in other municipalities