NOTICE OF SELECTBOARD PUBLIC HEARING

Place:       Mendon Town Office

                  2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT

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Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026

Time:         6:00 – 7:00pm

1)         The purpose of the hearing is to take public comment on the proposed amendment to the Town of Mendon Zoning Regulations.

2)         The geographic area affected are all areas in the Town of Mendon.

3)         Town of Mendon Zoning Regulations – Table of Contents:

Article I: General Provisions

Article II: Establishment of Zoning Districts and Map

Article III: Zoning District Regulations

Article IV: General Regulations

Article V: Site Plan and Conditional Use Review

Article VI: Use-Specific Regulations

Article VII: Sign Regulations – Outdoor Advertising

Article VIII: Planned Unit Developments

Article IX: Municipal Appointments

Article X: Zoning Permits

Article XI: Appeals

Article XII: Variances

Article XIII: Violations and Enforcements

Article XIV: Public Hearings

Article XV: Recording Requirements

Article XVI: Definitions

Appendix: Copy of Draft Zoning Map

4)         The full text of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Regulations and associated written report can be reviewed at the Town of Mendon Town Office or online at: https://www.mendonvt.gov/zoning-rewrite-documents/

5)         The public is invited to offer written comment on the proposed amendment by sending via email to: [email protected] or first class mail to 2282 US Route 4,  Mendon, VT 05701 Attention: Zoning Amendment. All comment must be received by 4pm on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

ORDINANCE REGULATING DOGS AND WOLF HYBRIDS

This Ordinance shall become effective 60 days after the adoption on February 6, 2026 unless a petition is filed under 24 V.S.A. § 1973.  The voters of the Town of Mendon have the right to petition the Selectboard to reconsider the adoption of this ordinance at a Special Town Meeting provided that such petition is presented to either the Selectboard or Town Clerk no later than January 21, 2026.

A full text of the ordinance can be examined at the Mendon Town Office and at www.mendonvt.gov.  Any voter with questions pertaining to this ordinance may contact Sara Tully, Mendon Town Administrator at 802-558-3935 or 2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701.

Mendon Dogs and Wolf Hybrids Updated Ordinance 12.8.25

TOWN OF MENDON

SHORT TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE

This Ordinance shall become effective 60 days after the adoption on February 13, 2026 unless a petition is filed under 24 V.S.A. § 1973.  The voters of the Town of Mendon have the right to petition the Selectboard to reconsider the adoption of this ordinance at a Special Town Meeting provided that such petition is presented to either the Selectboard or Town Clerk no later than January 28, 2026.

A full text of the ordinance can be examined at the Mendon Town Office and at www.mendonvt.gov.  Any voter with questions pertaining to this ordinance may contact Sara Tully, Mendon Town Administrator at 802-558-3935 or 2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701.

Mendon Short Term Rental Ordinance FINAL 12-15-25

TOWN OF MENDON

SIGN ORDINANCE

This Ordinance shall become effective 60 days after the adoption on February 13, 2026 unless a petition is filed under 24 V.S.A. § 1973.  The voters of the Town of Mendon have the right to petition the Selectboard to reconsider the adoption of this ordinance at a Special Town Meeting provided that such petition is presented to either the Selectboard or Town Clerk no later than January 28, 2026.

A full text of the ordinance can be examined at the Mendon Town Office and at www.mendonvt.gov.  Any voter with questions pertaining to this ordinance may contact Sara Tully, Mendon Town Administrator at 802-558-3935 or 2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701.

Sign Outdoor Advertising Ordinance v.FINAL 12-15-25

The Selectboard will conduct a regular Selectboard Meeting on December 15th at 5 PM with a remote option available.  The agenda will be posted once finalized.

Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda

2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701

November 20, 2025 at 6:00pm

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1. Call to Order
2. Changes or Additions to the Agenda
3. Approve Minutes
4. Zoning Bylaw Review and Vote
5. Open Meeting Complaint
6. New Business
7. Public Comment
8. Adjourn

TRAFFIC ORDINANCE

SECTION V      SPEED LIMITS

The Traffic Ordinance was amended and adopted by the Town of Mendon Selectboard on October 14, 2025.  The purpose of the amendment is to lower the speed limit of US Route 4 at mile marker 0.00 +/- at the Rutland Town/Mendon Town Line to mile marker 1.56 +/- at .03 +/- mile west of Medway Road. This Ordinance shall become effective 60 days after the adoption on December 13, 2025 unless a petition is filed under 24 V.S.A. § 1973.  The voters of the Town of Mendon have the right to petition the Selectboard to reconsider the adoption of this ordinance at a Special Town Meeting provided that such petition is presented to either the Selectboard or Town Clerk no later than November 28, 2025.

A full text of the ordinance can be examined at the Mendon Town Office and at www.mendonvt.org.  Any voter with questions pertaining to this ordinance may contact Sara Tully, Mendon Town Administrator at 802-558-3935 or 2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701.

Traffic Ordinance 2025 with signatures