Thetford Planning Commission Agenda (Town Hall & Zoom Online, November 26, 2024/7:00 p.m.)
7:00
1. Meeting Called To Order/Agenda Review 2. Public Comment 3. Review of November 12, 2024 Minutes 4. Thetford Housing Committee Report 5. Selectboard Report 6. ‘Trip’ & Liaison Reports
7:30
7. Zoning Bylaw Review: Article V (Sections 5.11 => 5.14); Tiny Home & H.O.U.S.E. additions; Short Term & Long Term Rental Bylaw proposal revision/update.
8:45
8. New Business: Article I, Section 1.04 (revisions) - https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/24/117/04413 ; Accessory On-Farm Business (AOFB) – https://agriculture.vermont.gov/development/accessory-farm-businesses
9. December 3, 2024 TPC Agenda Items
9:00
Adjourn
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