Department Contact: za@chelseavt.us
Your zoning administrator is Mary Ellen Parkman. This is a very part time position. Her office hours are by appointment and is available by phone at (802) 685-4764 and za@chelseavt.us.
The responsibilities of the zoning administrator (referred to in statute as the “administrative officer”) are to administer the Chelsea Zoning Bylaw and Flood Hazard Bylaw; review permit applications; issue permits as appropriate or refer them to the Development Review Board (DRB) for review; provide staff assistance to the DRB; provide assistance to individuals who wish to develop property; conduct field inspections; investigate complaints and violations; initiate enforcement action when necessary; and maintain a record of permits issued by parcel number.
Road Access Permits and Chelsea’s Junk and Junk Vehicles Ordinance are administered by the Select Board, however, and not by the zoning administrator.
You may need state permits in addition to a local zoning permit, flood hazard permit, or road access permit. You are advised to contact Rick Oberkirch, EAO Community Assistance Specialist, (802) 282-6488, or Rick.Oberkirch@vermont.gov. to find out what state permits you may need. Common state permits include fire safety, Act 250, waste water, and stream alteration permits. Construction in wetlands, including ponds, may require a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Personnel
Mary Ellen Parkman
Zoning Administrator
za@chelseavt.us
802-685-4764