Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is responsible for setting out land use and development policies for the Town, as adopted by the Selectboard. Vermont statute lays out broad policies; these are tailored locally in each community. The Town Plan is the land use policy document for the Town and is implemented through and constructed by the Planning Commission.
Members & Terms
- Emma Hanson — March 2026
- Jonathan Ursprung, Chair — March 2026
- Beth Cook — March 2027
- Becca Newhall - March 2026
- AnnMarie Harmon, Vice-Chair — March 2028
- Bob Cook — March 2025
- Vacant
Meetings
The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 PM at the Waitsfield Town Office. Members are urged to let staff know as early as possible if they will be unable to attend a scheduled meeting so arrangements can be made to ensure a quorum.
Current Projects
Irasville Village Master Planning Project
The Waitsfield Planning Commission, with assistance from the Village Master Planning Steering Committee (VMPSC), is developing a comprehensive Village Master Plan for Waitsfield, Vermont. The plan will focus particularly on the Irasville Village area.
To learn more, visit the link below.
Upcoming Meetings
April7 7
PM
Recent Meetings
March 17, 2026
Planning Commission 3/17/2026
7PM – Open End
March 19, 2024
March 5, 2024
February 20, 2024
February 6, 2024
Duties
The Planning Commission’s powers and duties are detailed in Vermont Statute 24 V.S.A. § 4325.
History
The Waitsfield Planning Commission transitioned from a 9-member board to a 7-member board in 2006 to coincide with the formation of a Development Review Board (DRB). The DRB has taken on the development review duties that were carried out by the 9-member Planning Commission, which will allow the Planning Commission to focus solely on its long-range planning, legislative, and other duties.