BENNINGTON Inspired by the town’s vision statement on welcoming diversity and inclusion, the Planning Commission wants to consider those themes as it works on the next Bennington Town Plan
BENNINGTON To launch an exploration of potential uses for the downtown Vermont National Guard Armory building, the Bennington Select Board on Monday voted to apply for a grant to
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BENNINGTON â The Select Board has unanimously approved a major amendment to the land use regulations designed to allow greater flexibility for desired economic development in the downtown and surrounding areas.
The detailed amendment to land use development review regulations was prepared by the Planning Commission, town staff and staff at Bennington County Regional Commission, which acted as a consultant in the effort.
In general, the form-based approach to zoning focuses on the form or design of a project instead of the specific use, which in traditional zoning is usually listed as allowed in a district or not allowed. Traditional zones include residential, commercial or industrial districts and are geared toward those uses and the exclusion of others.