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♦ Permits and Fees

Click Here: FINAL Westfield Zoning Bylaw as amended March 18, 2024

Zoning Permits:
Zoning Administrator, Will Young (802) 715-3077 (please leave a message) or email: westfieldzoning@gmail.com

  •  Zoning Permits are required prior to any construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any building or other structure, any mining, excavation of landfill, and any change in the use of any building or other structure, land, or extension of use of land and division of land.  New driveways require a curb cut permit (see below).  The Zoning Administrator can assist you in understanding Westfield’s Zoning Bylaws and help you determine if a Zoning Permit is required by the Town. He can also direct you to State agencies that may require a permit in your particular situation.
  • Zoning Applications may be dropped off at the Town Clerk’s office along with the associated fees. 
  • Click here for the Zoning Application 1-8-24; Zoning Application Instructions (updated 12-13-21); and Zoning Application Flowchart (12-13-21)
  • Standard Zoning Permit Fee $55 
  • Hearing Permit Fee $205 
  • Click here for the Zoning Compliance Certification (updated 4-13-21). The cost is $45 (includes recording fee).
  • All Zoning Permit, Hearing Permit, Zoning Compliance Certification and Driveway Permit fees are made payable to the Town of Westfield.

Residential Driveway (Curb Cut) Permits:

  • To acquire a Residential Driveway Permit Application contact Road Commissioner, Eric Kennison at (802) 673-5648 or the Town Clerk’s office at (802) 744-2484.  A Driveway Permit is required before a property can be given a 911 address.  New entrances, exits or changes of usage of an existing driveway onto a state highway requires a state permit.  Contact the Town Clerk office at (802) 744-2484 for more information about this process.
  • Click here for Driveway Permit Application & Instructions-Adopted 9-11-17

E911 Address:

  • To get a 911 address for your property please contact the E911 Coordinator for Westfield:Roger Gosselin
    (802) 274-4502
    westfieldvt911coordinator@gmail.com

Water and Sewer:

  • A Zoning Permit is required for a well.  Contact the Zoning Administrator at (802) 715-3077 for more information. Sewer permits are issued by the State of Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation (see the State Permit links below).

Ponds:

  • A Zoning Permit is required for a pond.  Contact the Zoning Administrator for more information. 

Burn Permits:

  • Burn Permits are required. Contact Fire Warden Jim Crawford at 802-673-6953 for additional information. 
  • There is no fee for a Burn Permit.

Excess Weight Permit: 

  • Uniform Municipal Excess Weight Permit.  Click here for Excess Weight Permit
  • $5 if only one vehicle, $10 for more than one. Checks payable to the Town of Westfield.
  • Annual permit needed with updated liability certificate with list of trucks on the road.

♦ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD LAND SUBDIVISION HEARING:

The Development Review Board met on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00PM at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road. An application has been submitted by David L. Villeneuve Family and Roy Marble for a five lot subdivision on Ballground Road. Approval of a subdivision is subject to Conditional Use and Site Plan Review and requires proof of access by right-of-way and a hearing by the Development Review Board. 

The completed application is available to view at the link below or in person at the Westfield Town Office, 38 School Street, Westfield, VT 05874. For more information contact the Zoning Administrator, Will Young, at westfieldzoning@gmail.com or (802) 715-3077. 

♦ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD CHANGE OF USE HEARING:

The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:30PM at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road to consider the following:

An application has been submitted by Jay Peak Pacific, LLC for a change of use to Employee Housing at 979 VT Route 100.

All documentation can be viewed at the links below, including the Notice of Decision for this hearing. 

♦ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD PUBLIC HEARING:

The Development Review Board met on September 2, 2025 at 6PM at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road, to consider the following:

An application by Vermont Peak Properties, LLC for a Change of Use to a single family dwelling at 232 Forest Haven Road. 

All documentation can be viewed at the links below, including the Notice of Decision for this hearing. 

♦ 2025 Issued Zoning Permits:

♦ 2025 Notice of Decisions

♦ 2024 Zoning Permits

♦ 2024 Notice of Decisions

♦ 2023 Zoning Permits

State Permit Links:

Missisquoi River Basin Watershed Project: