Zoning Bylaw Nonconformance

This research examines the dimensional requirements of town bylaws throughout the county of Bennington in comparison to remote measurements taken per town center parcel as seen on orthoimagery. These measurements and conclusions of high nonconformance to current bylaws provide precedent to consider revision of bylaws in accordance with both existing measurements as well as town goals, such as new construction following historic trends. With many town centers being local historic focal points of walk-ability, the revision of bylaw to reinforce this atmosphere within village centers has ramifications promoting local business and general livability.

Each parcel within the designated village center being studied was evaluated against its dimensional standards (found in town bylaws) as set for the zoning district where it is found. These remote measurements were taken over high resolution satellite imagery.