South Burlington Zoning Map & Districts 2026
Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in South Burlington, VT. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through September 8, 2026
Key facts: South Burlington land-use record
- South Burlington approved 25% of 42 land-use decisions in the last 24 months.
- South Burlington has 1 rezoning-related records across 1 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
- The most recent tracked meeting in South Burlington was on September 8, 2026.
Updated with meetings through September 8, 2026.
Recent Rezoning Activity in South Burlington
Zoning Districts in South Burlington
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Residential district for lower-density, smaller-scale neighborhoods.
Residential district for moderate-density, medium-scale neighborhoods.
Residential district covering the Queen City Park neighborhood.
Residential district emphasizing protection of natural resources and open land.
Commercial district allowing higher-scale mixed-use development.
Commercial district permitting automobile sales uses.
Commercial district permitting airport-related uses.
Commercial district with limited retail uses.
General commercial district.
District allowing a mix of industrial and commercial uses.
District for the Burlington International Airport and airport operations.
District combining industrial uses with open space.
District for institutional and agricultural uses (includes IA-North and IA-South).
District for parks and recreational uses.
District for municipal and public facilities.
City Center Form Based Code transect zone (least intensive).
City Center Form Based Code transect zone.
City Center Form Based Code transect zone (T-3 Plus).
City Center Form Based Code urban multi-use transect zone.
City Center Form Based Code transect zone (most intensive).
What gets approved in South Burlington
In South Burlington, 25% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Commercial / office / retail clear 38%, Subdivision / plat 14%. ZoneWire analyzed 42 land-use board decisions in South Burlington over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial / office / retail | 8 | 38% |
| Subdivision / plat | 7 | 14% |
Explore Zoning Topics in South Burlington
Frequently Asked Questions
The official South Burlington zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://maps.southburlingtonvt.gov/portal/apps/experiencebuilder/experience/?id=12cb78aa2f7a475d8e004f2a60b83cbc. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in South Burlington include LSN (Low-Scale Neighborhood), MSN (Medium-Scale Neighborhood), QCP (Queen City Park), NRP (Natural Resources Protection), HSMU (Higher-Scale Mixed-Use), C1-AUTO (Commercial 1 with Automobile Sales District), C1-AIR (Commercial 1 with Airport-Related Uses District), C1-LR (Commercial 1 with Limited Retail District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in South Burlington to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
The South Burlington Development Review Board (DRB) oversees subdivision, site plan, conditional use, and all other Board review applications. It is a seven-member volunteer board made up of South Burlington citizens appointed by the City Council, and it is staffed by the Department of Planning & Zoning.
The Development Review Board's meetings are open to the public and are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Auditorium at 180 Market Street.
Land use in the city is governed by the South Burlington Land Development Regulations (the city's zoning and subdivision regulations), together with the Official Map and the City Code of Ordinances. Long-range policy is set by the City Plan, which is adopted every eight years by the City Council; the current version is City Plan 2024.
The Planning Commission is charged with overseeing revisions to the Land Development Regulations (the zoning and subdivision regulations), undertaking planning studies, and updating the City Plan. The Commission develops and recommends changes, while final adoption authority for the Land Development Regulations and the City Plan rests with the City Council.
The Planning & Zoning Department administers zoning permits and related approvals such as signs, zoning certificates of compliance/zoning bylaw letters, peddler and chicken permits, and more. Many projects require a permit; for example, all sheds (regardless of size, base, or permanency) and all new decks (regardless of size) require a zoning permit. Applications are submitted through the city's online Permit Application Portal, and questions can be directed to the department at 180 Market Street, 3rd Floor.
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