Royalton Planning Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
On the Draft Royalton Flood Hazard Area Regulations
July 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Academy Building
The Royalton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft Town of Royalton Flood Hazard Area Regulations on July 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Academy Building, located at 4182 VT Route 14, Royalton, VT 05068. The proposed draft covers the FEMA mapped flood hazard areas and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources mapped River Corridor areas. The purpose of this hearing is to take comments from the public on the draft ordinance so that the Planning Commission can consider these as it makes its final revisions, prior to sending to the Selectboard. The Selectboard will hold its own hearing on a separate date. The proposed ordinance will replace the current ordinance in its entirety. The ordinance is meant to further the purposes of the Town Plan and 24 VSA section 4302, and incorporates higher standards that exceed NFIP minimum requirements and better protect life and property from risk of flood. Copies of the draft ordinance can be found at the Town Clerk's office during business hours or on the town website at https://www.royaltonvt.gov/ . Comments may also be mailed to the attention of the Planning Commission at royaltonplanning@gmail.com.
General Sections of the proposed Regulations are:
• I. Statutory Authorization and Effect
• II. Purpose
• III. Summary Table: Development Review in Hazard Areas
• IV. River Corridors
• V. Flood Hazard Area Protection
• VI. Other Provisions
• VII. Administration
• VIII. Definitions
Royalton Planning Commission