Planning & Zoning Department
Minutes & Agendas
Planning Documents (Bylaws, Town Plan, etc…)
Proposed Bylaw Amendments
None Pending
Bob Kelley – Zoning Administrator
124 Main Street, Derby VT 05829
Email: derbyza@derbyvt.org
Phone: (802) 766-2017 Fax: (802) 766-2410
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 7 am – 5 pm (Closed on Friday)
The Zoning Administrator is appointed by the Derby Selectboard for a 3 year term. The current appointment expires in 2023.
The Zoning Administrator is available to assist applicants with the permitting process, to coordinate the Town’s development review programs and to provide staff support for the Planning Commission and Development Review Board. The Zoning Administrator shall literally administer and strictly enforce the provisions of the Town of Derby Zoning Bylaw, and in doing so shall inspect developments, maintain records, and perform other related tasks as is necessary and appropriate.
The Planning Commission is responsible for writing the Zoning Bylaw and the Town Plan. The Development Review Board is responsible for Site Plan Review of all commercial applications, Conditional Use Review, and Appeals.
Planning Commission Contact Information
Bob DeRoehn, Chair, PO Box 180, Derby, VT 05829, 766-4710
Hazen Converse, Vice-Chair, 1271 N Derby Rd, Newport, VT 05855, 280-5869
Carol Brown, 619 Goodall Rd, Derby Line, VT 05830, 895-4012
Bruce Penfield, 2769 Bushey Hill Rd, Newport, VT 05855, 249-7888
Joe Profera, PO Box 308, Derby, VT 05829, 766-5560
Development Review Board Contact Information
Dave LaBelle, Chair, PO Box 528, Derby, VT 05829, 766-8164
Joe Profera, Vice Chair, PO Box 308, Derby, VT 05829, 766-5560
Jim Bumps, 576 Shattuck Hill Road, Newport, VT 05855, 334-2804
Bob DeRoehn, PO Box 180, Derby, VT 05829, 766-4710
Adam Guyette, PO Box 51, Newport, VT 05855, 323-3370
Tanner Jacobs, 78 Kingsbury Circle Unit 42, Derby, VT 05829, 323-9011
Judy Nommik, 141 Lawson Rd., Newport, VT 05855, 766-2915