In South Burlington, commercial development, residential subdivisions, and construction work must be reviewed by the Development Review Board. Some types of work only require an administrative permit, which can be approved by the Zoning Administrator. If you are unsure of the type of permit that your project requires, please contact us at 802-846-4106.
NEW as of 1/4/2021: APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW:
All plans must be provided as individual sheets and named to include sheet number and latest revision date. Hard copy submittals are no longer required.
Click here for link to current zoning permit and DRB application status reports
Permitting How-to Guides
Please click on the links below for a guide to our most common residential projects. Includes guide on whether a permit is needed, instructions, links to forms and fees, and contact information for staff assistance.
- Fences
- Decks, Patios, Porches
- Home renovations & additions
- Accessory structures (free-standing garages, sheds, etc.)
- In ground and above-ground Pools
- Zoning Certificate of Compliance
Zoning and Other Common Permits
Here are our most commonly requested permits.
- Zoning Permit Application (sometimes referred to as building application)
- Peddler's Permit Application
- Permanent Sign Application
- Temporary Sign Application
- Backyard Chicken Permit Application
- Certificate of Compliance
- New: Self-Certification for Renewable Heating Systems (Applicable to new construction as of 2023/02/15)
Development Review Application Forms
(Outside City Center Form Based Codes area)
- Master Design Signage Permit / Sign Design Review Application
- Master Plan Review Application
- Minor Lot Line Adjustment Application
- Site Plan Review Application
- Sketch Plan Review Application
- Sketch Plan Review - Southeast Quadrant Application
- Subdivision Plat Review Application
(City Center Form Based Codes Area)
- FBC submission checklist
- FBC Transect 3 & 3+ Building Envelope Standards & Self Evaluation Checklist
- FBC Transect 4 Building Envelope Standards & Self Evaluation Checklist
- FBC Transect 5 Building Envelope Standards & Self Evaluation Checklist
- Form Based Codes Area Site Plan Application
Additional Forms
- Certificate of Occupancy Application
- Escrow LOC Acceptance Form
- Grease, Oil and Sand Interceptor Permit
- Infrastructure Escrow Form
- Infrastructure Letter of Credit Agreement Form
- Landscaping Site Plan Escrow Agreement Form
- Landscaping Letter of Credit Agreement Form
- Waiver of Rights to Appeal
- Wastewater Allocation Application
- Wastewater Connection Application