In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Barre City Hall closed to the public at the close of business on Thursday, March 19, 2020. City Hall remains closed except for appointments in the Clerk's office only for land records research.

The role of the Planning Commission is to provide leadership and long-term perspective on community planning matters. This involves public outreach and feedback including holding public hearings, conducting surveys, holding forums, and educating the community about issues facing the City of Barre. The Planning Commission is a policy board that works collaboratively with the community, other municipal boards, and regional/state partners to help define and achieve the City of Barre’s vision as expressed in the City's Municipal Plan. The principal responsibility of the Planning Commission is to prepare and amend the Municipal Plan and the land use regulations (e.g., Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, Official Map).

Regular Meetings:

• 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month (as of 8/27/20, meeting only on the 2nd Thursday of the month until further notice)
• Council Chambers of City Hall, City Hall
  6 N. Main St, Barre, VT (handicapped accessible)

Members:

The Barre City Planning Commission is a seven member board, appointed by the City Council, with members serving three-year terms.  The Planning Commission adopted their amended Rules of Procedure on September 26, 2019.

Current Members are:

Correspondence to the Commission should be directed to:

The Barre City Planning Commission
c/o Janet E. Shatney, Director
Planning, Permitting, & Assessing Services
6 North Main St. Ste 7
Barre, VT 05641
PPADirector@barrecity.org