Town of Milton, Vermont Zoning Permit Application, Page 4 of 4, Last Revised September 3, 2019
DIRECTIONS & RESOURCES
THE REVIEW PROCESS
Once a complete application is submitted, the Zoning Administrator has 30 days to make action on the application. When approved,
the Permit Sign (P sign) will be mailed to you with the copy of the application including the conditions of the approval. You will need
to display the P sign visible from a public right-of-way during the appeal period and duration of the construction. The permit takes
effect on the 16
th
day after it is approved. The permit expires after two years. If you need an extension for the identical project, apply for
a renewal prior to your expiration date. If you change the project, you may need an amended permit. Once your project is completed,
apply for the Certificate of Compliance/Occupancy.
PROPERTY INFORMATION - Fill out the lines to provide a legal description of your property.
E-911 Address & Street: List the E911 address and street/road name of the property where project is proposed. If there is no address,
the E911 Coordinator (Zoning Administrator) will assign a new E911 Address with the Zoning Permit approval.
Parcel ID: This number can be found on your tax bill in the following format: 123456-123456. The Planning, Assessor's, or Clerk’s
Office can provide you with this information.
School Parcel Account Number (SPAN): This can be found on your tax bill in the following format: 396-123-XXXXX. The Planning,
Assessor's, or Clerk’s Office can also provide you with this information.
Deed Volume/Page: List the deed's recorded volume and page. This information can be found on the recorded deed in the Clerk's
Land Records for the property. The Planning, Assessor's, or Clerk’s Office can provide you with this information.
Zoning District: List the Zoning District that the property is in. This information can be found on the Town Website or linked here:
http://miltonvt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/560/Official-Town-Zoning-Map-Sep-2017-PDF or using the Milton Interactive Map
here: http://map.ccrpcvt.org/miltonmap/.The Planning Office can also provide you with this information.
Lot Size: This item requests the size of the lot in acres and can be found on the tax bill, lister’s card, or deed.
Road Frontage: This requests the linear feet of road frontage and can be found on your deed or survey plat if the land has been
surveyed.
Existing Use: Please list the use as defined by the Zoning Regulations, such as "single family dwelling". If you are unsure of your use,
contact the Planning Office.
PERMIT CATEGORY - Check the box that applies to the property's principal use.
Residential: Single family, duplex, triplex, and multi-family dwellings.
Non-residential: Commercial, industrial, institutions, etc.
Mixed Use: Any mix of residential and non-residential on the same lot, typically a mixed use planned unit development.
PERMIT TYPE - Check the boxes that apply
New Principal Building or Unit: Construction of a new building housing a principal use or creation of a new unit for a principal use.
New Accessory Structure: STRUCTURE on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily and clearly incidental and subordinate to,
the PRINCIPAL Structure. A STRUCTURE is defined as “Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on or
within the ground or attachment to something having location on or within the ground." Examples include: pools, decks, patios, etc.
Alteration of Existing Structure: Structural changes, rearrangement, change of location, or addition to a STRUCTURE other than
repairs and modification in building equipment.
Change of Use: Changing the USE of a unit or lot. For example, changing from “retail” to “personal service” use.
Demolition/Removal: Demolition or removal of any structure.
Sign: Signage for business, advertising, home occupation or temporary use. List the one-sided square footage for the sign.
Amendment to Prior Permit: If you change the size, location, use, etc from what was approved on the original permit, you will need
to amend your zoning permit, as long as it has not expired. List the prior permit number.
Renewal: If the work has not been completed, the applicant shall apply to the Zoning Administrator for a one-year extension for the
identical project only. A renewal permit must be applied for prior to the expiration of the original permit. List the prior permit number.
LANDOWNER/APPLICANT - Provide the name and contact information for the owner(s) that appear on the deed and applicants if
different than the owner.
PROJECT INFORMATION - Fill out development information and answer all questions; contact the State as required.
Proposed Use: Provide the proposed use as defined in the Zoning Regulations.
Value of Development: Estimate the approximate value change associated with the use.
Total New Finished Area: List the finished areas (living space) including enclosed decks and porches.
Total New Unfinished Area: List the unfinished areas which includes garages, unenclosed decks and porches, sheds, pools, etc.
Max. Height: List the maximum height of the new structure proposed or the structure being amended.
# of Stories: List the number of stories of the proposed or amended structure.
Description of Land Development – Describe the project in detail, including any dimensions (when applicable).
SITE DRAWING OF THE PROPERTY
Use the grid to draw an aerial view of the entire property including the proposed structures. If you have a site plan or supplemental
drawings, feel free to attach them to the application. You may find it helpful to use the Milton Interactive Map at
http://map.ccrpcvt.org/miltonmap/ to see an image of your property's tax map boundaries. Please note that this is not a survey and
the satellite imagery may not match up to your actual property boundaries.
ADDITIONAL PERMITTING
If answering yes to any of the questions, read the text and provide additional information prior to submitting the application.
LANDOWNER & APPLICATION ACKNOWLEGEMENT – Read all the information provided above the signature lines and the
landowner(s) and any applicant(s) must sign the permit application.