Northwest Regional Planning Commission provides training to municipal boards and staff.

Annual Online Trainings

NRPC’s professional staff conducts annual online trainings on the Open Meeting Law, the Municipal Planning Process, Land Use Regulation, Development Review and Due Process.

Additional training on special or current topics are scheduled periodically.

Upcoming Trainings

TBD

Access Historic Trainings

Completed training sessions are available to watch back on NRPC’s Traning Videos on it’s YouTube channel.

On-Demand Customized In-Person Trainings

NRPC’s professional staff are available to develop training curriculum to meet the needs of your municipal staff or board and provide the training in your town office. Reach out to Greta Brunswick to schedule training with NRPC staff.

A Selection of Resources Available to Municipal Planning and Development Review Boards and Staff

• Vermont Statute Online
  • Planning Commissions: 24 V.S.A. § 4321 – § 4328
  • Zoning Administrators: 24 V.S.A. § 4448, § 4449, § 4451, § 4452, § 4454
  • Appropriate Municipal Panels: 24 V.S.A. § 4460
  • Appeals: 24 V.S.A. § 4465 – § 4471
• Vermont League of Cities & Towns
• Zoning Administrator’s Handbook
• ACCD Enabling Better Places Guide
• ACCD Municipal Planning Modules