Planning Commission
A spring magnolia blossoms in Bolton – Linda Baker’s garden. Photo credit: Ted Grover
The Planning Commission (PC) is comprised of 5 volunteer members, who are appointed by the Select Board, and are principally responsible for drafting and amending the Bolton Town Plan and our town’s zoning regulations (the Bolton Land Use and Development Regulations ). The PC also participates in the regional planning process, undertakes comprehensive planning, and functions solely as a planning body. The PC does not review development proposals or issue permits; these fall under the jurisdiction of the Development Review Board and the Zoning Administrator. For more details or if you are interested in joining the Planning Commission, contact the Town Office.
Note: Documents linked to this page are PDFs.
Planning Commission links and maps are at the bottom of the page after PC minutes.
MEMBERS
- Steve Barner, Chair (3 year term, expires 2024)
- Evan DesLauriers (3 year term, expires 2024)
- Merrick Gillies (2 year term expires 2024)
- Clerk – Carol Devlin
The PC is looking for TWO more members. If you are interested, come to the next PC meeting or contact the Town Office.
MEETINGS
The Planning Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, at 6 p.m. Interested residents are always encouraged to attend.
As of July 1, 2021 the PC is returning to in-person meetings held at the Bolton Town Office with a virtual option for participation.
TOWN PLAN UPDATE
The Planning Commission is starting an update of the 2017 Town Plan which expires in 2025. The update process is a long one and will take a couple of years. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to participate in the process and provide your thoughts on Bolton’s future.
2023 Amendments to the BLUDRS (Bolton Land Use and Development Regulations), including Resort Master Plan and Zoning Map
The Planning Commission approved the amendments and voted (3-0) to forward them to the Select Board. The Select Board Hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 18, 2023.
Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice April 25, 2023
UPCOMING MEETING AGENDA
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
2023 ACCEPTED MINUTES AND AGENDAS
2022 ACCEPTED MINUTES AND AGENDAS
- PC Minutes December 20, 2022
- PC Agenda December 20, 2022
- PC Minutes November 15, 2022
- PC Agenda November 15, 2022
- PC Minutes October 18, 2022
- PC Agenda October 18, 2022
- PC Minutes September 20, 2022
- PC Agenda September 20, 2022
- PC Minutes September 13, 2022
- PC Agenda September 13, 2022
- PC Public Hearing Minutes September 8, 2022
- PC Public Hearing Agenda September 8, 2022
- PC Minutes August 16, 2022
- PC Agenda August 16, 2022
- No PC Meeting in July 2022
- PC Minutes June 14, 2022
- PC Agenda June 14, 2022
- PC Agenda May 10, 2022 No quorum; no minutes
- PC Public Hearing Minutes April 21, 2022
- PC Public Hearing Agenda April 21, 2022
- PC Minutes April 12, 2022
- PC Agenda April 12, 2022
- PC Minutes March 8, 2022
- PC Agenda March 8, 2022
- PC Minutes February 8, 2022
- PC Agenda February 8 2022
- PC Minutes January 11, 2022
- PC Agenda January 11, 2022
2021 ACCEPTED MINUTES AND AGENDAS
- PC Minutes December 14, 2021
- PC Agenda December 14 2021
- PC Minutes November 3, 2021
- PC Agenda November 3, 2021
- PC Minutes October 12. 2021
- PC Agenda October 12, 2021
- PC Minutes September 14, 2021
- PC Agenda September 14, 2021
- PC Minutes August 10, 2021
- PC Agenda August 10, 2021
- PC Agenda July 13, 2021
- PC Minutes July 13, 2021
- PC Agenda June 8, 2021
- PC Minutes June 8, 2021
- PC Agenda May 11, 2021
- PC Minutes May 11, 2021
- PC Minutes April 13, 2021
- PC Agenda April 13, 2021
- PC Public Hearing Minutes March 23, 2021
- PC Hearing Agenda March 23, 2021
- Notice of PC Public Hearing on Town Plan and BLUDRs Amendments March 23, 2021
- PC Minutes March 9, 2021
- PC Agenda, March 9 2021
- PC Minutes February 9, 2021
- PC Agenda February 9, 2021
- PC Minutes January 12, 2021
- PC Agenda January 12, 2021
2020 ACCEPTED MINUTES AND AGENDAS
- PC Minutes December 8, 2020
- PC Agenda December 8, 2020
- PC Minutes November 10, 2020
- PC Agenda November 10, 2020
- PC Minutes October 13, 2020
- PC Agenda October 13, 2020
- PC Minutes September 15, 2020
- PC Agenda September 15, 2020
- PC Agenda August 18 2020
- PC Minutes August 18, 2020
- PC Agenda July 21 2020 – No Quorum; no minutes
- PC Minutes June 24, 2020
- PC Agenda – Public Engagement June 24, 2020
- PC Minutes June 16, 2020
- PC Agenda June 16, 2020
- PC Minutes June 2, 2020
- PC Agenda June 2, 2020
- PC Agenda April 21, 2020 – No quorum; no minutes
- PC Agenda March 17 2020 – Cancelled due to COVID
- PC Minutes February 24, 2020
- PC Agenda February 24 2020
- PC Agenda February 18, 2020 – Postponed due to weather
- PC Minutes January 21 2020
- PC Agenda January 21, 2020
- PC Public Hearing Notice January 21, 2020
2019 ACCEPTED MINUTES
- PC Approved Minutes December 9, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes November 19, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes, October 15, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes September 24 2019
- PC Approved Minutes September 17, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes August 13, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes July 16, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes June 25, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes June 18, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes May 14, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes April 9, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes March 26, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes March 19, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes February 21, 2019
- PC Approved Minutes January 8, 2019
CURRENT TOWN PLAN
The Select Board adopted the Town Plan in 2017. Amendments were approved in 2021. The Town Plan and accompanying maps may be found on the Planning Page.
CURRENT ZONING REGULATIONS
The Select Board adopted the Bolton Land Use and Development Regulations (BLUDRs) in 2005. Amendments were approved in 2010, 2019 and 2021. The BLUDRs (aka Zoning Regulations) may be found on the Zoning Page.