Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Killington, Vermont

Town of Killington’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  New buildings and building additions inside Killington town, as land-development projects subject to the Town zoning permit process.

  • The Town guide lists fences, certain small accessory structures, certain interior renovations, grade-level patios, and general maintenance as zoning-permit exceptions.
  • Condominium work may also require State Division of Fire Safety or Act 250 approval.

  “A Zoning Permit is required for any development project that involves: • New buildings or building additions”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land development inside Killington town, Vermont.

  • Land development must conform to the applicable district provisions.
  • Permitted uses require a zoning permit or PUD approval, and conditional uses require a DRB conditional-use permit.

  “Uses in the column designated "Permitted Uses" in any District shall be permitted in that District upon issuance of Zoning Permit by the Administrative Officer or upon PUD approval, whichever is applicable.”

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  Zoning districts inside Killington town.

  • The Town Zoning Map establishes district locations and boundaries and is part of the bylaws.

  “The location and boundaries of Zoning districts are established according to the Zoning Map. The Zoning Map is hereby adopted as part of these Zoning Bylaws.”

• Minimum lot sizeSpecified

  One- or two-family dwellings in Killington's Residential 3 District, not in a PUD.

  • The cited table distinguishes non-PUD and PUD standards.

  minimum lot area per one-family dwelling: 3 acres (not in PUD) · minimum lot area per two-family dwelling: 3 acres (not in PUD)

  “Minimum Lot Area per One Family Dwelling*: 3 Acres Minimum Lot Area per Two Family Dwelling*: 3 Acres Minimum Lot Area: 3 Acres.”

• SetbacksSpecified

  Development in Killington's Residential 3 District, not in a PUD.

  • The cited table distinguishes non-PUD and PUD standards.

  front setback: 25 feet (not in PUD) · side setback: 25 feet (not in PUD) · rear setback: 25 feet (not in PUD)

  “Front Setback*: Minimum 25' Side Setback*: Minimum 25' Rear Setback*: Minimum 25' Maximum Coverage*: 5%”

• Lot coverageSpecified

  Development in Killington's Residential 3 District, not in a PUD.

  • The cited table distinguishes non-PUD and PUD standards.

  maximum coverage: <= 5 percent (not in PUD)

  “Front Setback*: Minimum 25' Side Setback*: Minimum 25' Rear Setback*: Minimum 25' Maximum Coverage*: 5%”

• Building heightSpecified

  Structures in all Killington zoning districts.

  • Approved PUDs in the Commercial, Business, and SV districts may reach 68 feet subject to stated additional requirements.
  • SVII has separate stated height rules.

  maximum building height: <= 40 feet (except as otherwise provided in Section 426)

  “The maximum Building Height for all Structures in all Districts shall be limited to 40 feet except as provided below.”

• Manufactured homesAllowed (with conditions)

  A manufactured home used as a one-family dwelling in Killington's Residential 3 District.

  • The use remains subject to the R-3 District's dimensional requirements and zoning-permit process.

  “One Family Dwelling: Detached Building (including a mobile or manufactured home) used as living quarters by one Family.”

• Accessory dwellingsAllowed (with conditions)

  One accessory dwelling unit on an owner-occupied lot inside Killington town.

  • The unit must be within or appurtenant to a single-family dwelling and meet the same criteria applicable to a single-family dwelling.
  • A unit exceeding the Section 120 size limit needs a DRB conditional-use permit if located in a new accessory building or if its creation increases the owner's dwelling height or floor area.

  maximum accessory-unit size: <= 30 percent of total habitable floor area (or 900 square feet, whichever is greater) · alternative maximum accessory-unit size: 900 square feet (whichever is greater)

  “There shall be permitted one Accessory Dwelling Unit on an owner-occupied lot, which is within or appurtenant to a single-family dwelling, provided the property and the Accessory Dwelling Unit complies with the same criteria applicable to a single-family dwelling as specified in these Zoning Bylaws.”

• Shed and accessory-building permit exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

  A free-standing residential accessory structure inside Killington town.

  • The structure must not exceed 144 square feet, must be 12 feet or less in height, must have no plumbing, and must meet setback requirements.

  maximum structure area: <= 144 square feet (no plumbing) · maximum structure height: <= 12 feet (no plumbing)

  “A Zoning Permit is not required for: [...] • A free standing residential accessory structure such as a shed, tree house, doghouse, child’s playhouse or similar structure that does not exceed 144 square feet in size and is 12 feet or less in height and does not have plumbing.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Subdivision, parcel merger, and boundary-line adjustment inside Killington town.

  • A zoning permit is required under the Town guide.

  “A Zoning Permit is required for any development project that involves: [...] • Subdivision, parcel merger, and boundary line adjustments”

• Driveway accessRequired

  A new or modified driveway from a Town road inside Killington town.

  • For U.S. Route 4 or Vermont Route 100, a State Highway Access and Work Permit is required from VTrans.

  “A Driveway Access Permit is required from the town Selectboard for a new or modified driveway off a town road.”

• Short-term rentalsLimited

  Short-term rental of a dwelling unit inside Killington town.

  • A registration is required.
  • The advertised capacity is limited to approved septic or sewer capacity.
  • State Division of Fire Safety inspection applies, with self-certification available for a rental occupancy of eight or fewer.

  self-certification occupancy threshold: <= 8 occupants (short-term rental properties)

  “Yes, the town requires short-term rentals registration to safely bring as many guests as legally possible. The advertised capacity of a short-term rental is limited to its approved septic or sewer capacity.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Town zoning permits inside Killington town.

  • The Town's permit-information page identifies fees effective July 1, 2023.

  “KTN Zoning Permit Fees - Effective July 1, 2023”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Online municipal permit applications inside Killington town.

  • Physical applications and payment remain available and follow the same process.

  “The Town of Killington, VT has begun using Cloudpermit, a cloud-based software, where you can complete the entire application process online on any mobile device.”

Rules another office applies inside Town of Killington

Town of Killington does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Septic permitRequired

  Construction of a new wastewater system inside Killington town.

  • Minor repairs and certain replacements are identified by DEC as circumstances that may not need a permit.

  “Building a new water supply or wastewater system: A permit is required for new construction.”

• Well permitLimited

  New potable-water supplies serving land inside Killington town.

  • DEC identifies certain replacement or repair work as permit-exempt circumstances.
  • The State program applies to non-public potable water supplies.

  “Replacing a water supply: For single-family homes, you can replace a well without a permit, but you must file the location in the town land records.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Killington or Rutland County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Killington town.
• Building code adopted — Building-code adoption for construction inside Killington town.
• Inspections — General building inspections for construction inside Killington town.
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy for buildings inside Killington town.
• Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling floor area inside Killington town.

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.