Planning/DRB

Planning Commission – The Orwell Planning Commission members are appointed by the Select Board each year. They are responsible for the town land use regulations and interact with the Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRP). The Orwell Planning Commission meets regularly on Third Wednesday of each month after the Development Review Board meeting. Meetings are open to the public.

Development Review Board – The Orwell Development Review Board considers and rules on building permits and town projects to make sure they are in compliance with the town land use regulations. Its members are appointed by the Select Board each year. The Development Review Board meets on the Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. Meetings are open to the public.

The 2024 version of the Town Plan can be accessed by following this link: 2024 Orwell Town Plan

The 2019 version of the Town Land Use Regulations can be accessed by following this link: 2019 Orwell Land Use Regulations;

Addendum to Flood Hazard Overlay; Telecommunications Bylaw

Village Center/Village Green Planning Study Click Here

The members of the Planning Commission are –

Bob Almeida

Joseph Andriano, Secretary

David Burtch/Alternate

Lynn Gallagher

Gary Murdock

Cian Quinn

Daniel Redondo, Chair

Michelle Wigginton/Alternate

The members of the Development Review Board are –