Orange County, Vermont
Town of Randolph is a town in Orange County, Vermont. Town of Randolph adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Town of Randolph’s rules apply, not the county’s. 21 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on October 29, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Orange County page.
Land development inside Randolph town subject to the Land Use Regulations.
“No land development, as defined by state statute in 24 VSA §4303, and no development as defined in these regulations, shall begin until a zoning permit has been issued”
Projects requiring a Randolph zoning permit, when obtaining the required certificate of compliance.
“The ZA will need to inspect the project for compliance with the permit.”
Development inside Randolph town requiring a permit under the Land Use Regulations.
“until a certificate of compliance is issued by the ZA for that permit.”
Land inside Randolph town, Vermont.
“there are hereby established zoning regulations for the Town of Randolph”
Land inside Randolph town.
“The Town of Randolph is divided into the following zoning districts as shown on the official zoning map (see Appendix A):”
Recreational vehicles outside campgrounds inside Randolph town.
maximum residence occupancy outside campground: <= 6 months per 12 consecutive months
“A recreational vehicle located outside of a campground may not be used as a residence for longer than 6 months in any period of twelve consecutive months, even if fully registered in Vermont or another state.”
New mobile-home parks inside districts that allow one- and two-unit homes in Randolph town.
“New mobile home parks are a conditional use in all districts, except the INT Districts, that allow one and two unit homes, otherwise they are prohibited. Site plan approval shall also be required.”
Accessory dwelling units in Randolph town.
“accessory dwelling units may be in a detached accessory building provided the building meets the applicable setback requirements for principal buildings.”
Proposed land subdivisions inside Randolph town.
“In accordance with 24 VSA §4418, whenever any subdivision of land as defined in these Regulations is proposed, subdivision approval by the DRB is required prior to the sale, transfer of ownership or lease of any portion of a parcel of land, or the filing a subdivision plat in the land records of the Town.”
Zoning permits inside Randolph town.
ZA action deadline: <= 30 days after receipt of complete application
“Within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete application, including all application materials and fees, the ZA shall act to either issue or deny a zoning permit in writing, or to refer the application to the DRB or to a state agency for consideration.”
Town of Randolph does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.
Heated or cooled structures or additions authorized by a Randolph zoning permit.
“If the permit authorizes work for a structure or addition that is heated or cooled, you will be required to comply with the state’s energy building codes.”
Rural Agricultural District (RA) inside Randolph town.
minimum lot size: 5 acres · minimum lot size per dwelling unit: 2 acres
“RA – DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Parameter Standard Min. lot size 5 ac. Min. lot width 200 ft Min. lot size per dwelling unit 2 ac.”
Rural Agricultural District (RA) inside Randolph town.
front setback: 30 ft · side setback: 30 ft · rear setback: 30 ft
“Max. building height 35 ft Max. lot coverage 15 % Min. front setback 30 ft Min. side setback 30 ft Min. rear setback 30 ft”
“Max. lot coverage Not regulated Min. front setback 30 ft Min. side setback 30 ft Min. rear setback 30 ft”
Residential District (RES) inside Randolph town.
“Max. building height 35 ft Max. lot coverage Not regulated Min. front setback 30 ft Min. side setback 30 ft”
Rural Agricultural District (RA) inside Randolph town.
maximum building height: <= 35 ft
“Min. lot size per dwelling unit 2 ac. Max. building height 35 ft Max. lot coverage 15 % Min. front setback 30 ft”
New water supply or wastewater-system construction inside Randolph town.
“Building a new water supply or wastewater system: A permit is required for new construction.”
Off-grid potable-water and wastewater systems inside Randolph town.
“Building a new water supply or wastewater system: A permit is required for new construction.”
New or replacement potable-water supplies inside Randolph town.
“Building a new water supply or wastewater system: A permit is required for new construction.”
New driveways and roads in Randolph's Interchange Districts.
“All driveways and new roads shall be located so that: i. a safe sight stopping distance is provided, as determined by posted traffic speed, terrain, alignments and hazards associated with winter road conditions;”
Development in the Flood Plain Overlay District within Randolph town.
“In addition to the use classifications and limitations of the underlying district, the activities in the FPO Classifications and Limitations Table below shall also be regulated and apply in the FPO as indicated. The provisions for the SFHA apply to all development within the FPO.”
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Randolph or Orange County directly.
Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.
Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Town of Randolph publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Orange County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in Town of Randolph means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
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