LAND USE/BUILDING/RENOVATION:
Dilapidated Building Ordinance
This ordinance went into effect on June 16, 2015. Copies of the ordinance are available at the Town Clerk’s office or download here.
Corinth Dilapidated Building Ordinance
Flood Hazard Area Zoning Regulation
This update to the bylaws was adopted by the Selectboard on May 11, 2015. Permits are required for all new construction, substantial improvements and other developments, within all lands to which these regulations apply. Copies of this ordinance are available at the Town Clerk’s office or download here.
Corinth Flood Hazard Area Bylaws – May 2015
Sewage Ordinance
Any person who intends to build, replace or alter a sewage disposal system must apply for a permit through the State of Vermont. See their website for information.
Solid Waste Ordinance
To protect the health and welfare of the citizens of Corinth and to promote the conservation of natural resources and wise use of the environment, this ordinance is designed to regulate the separation, recovery, collection, removal, storage and deposition of solid waste, including recyclables.
Solid Waste Ordinance
Proposed revision to the Solid Waste Ordinance, adopted by the Selectboard on 8/2/2022:
Revised Solid Waste Ordinance – August 2022
Subdivision Bylaws
This ordinance was adopted by vote on November 7, 1995 and is effective as of that date. Requires town approval of all division of land in Corinth. Applications are available from the Administrative Officer.
Corinth Subdivision Bylaws – 2017
Zoning
There is no zoning ordinance in effect at this time other than the Flood Hazard Area Zoning noted above.
Anti-nuclear Ordinance
On Monday, May 18, 1992, the Selectmen adopted an ordinance to ban the construction and operation of commercial nuclear reactors and/or mines for fissionable material or any other nuclear facility and the transportation, storage or disposal of radioactive wastes for such reactors and or such mines in the land, air or water of the Town of Corinth.
HIGHWAYS/ROADS:
All-Terrain Vehicle Ordinance
The ATV civil ordinance regulates the time, manner, and location of operation of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) within the town.
ATV Ordinance
Highway Ordinance
A comprehensive Highway Ordinance has been in effect since October 30, 1987. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish municipal policy and practice on the maintenance and upgrading of existing town roads and to describe construction standards and procedures for accepting new roads into the town highway system. Copies of this ordinance are available at the Town Clerk’s office.
Highway Ordinance
Highway Personnel Policy
The purpose of these Personnel Policies is to assist in the effective administration of the highway work performed by the Town of Corinth. These policies and procedures have been approved by the Corinth Board of Selectmen and can be amended any time by the
Board in its sole discretion. The Board of Selectmen believes that the maintenance of an effective staff is closely linked to an understanding by all parties of the personnel policies and procedures which the employees are expected to abide by.
Highway Personnel Policy
Snowmobile Ordinance
On February 29, 1988, the Selectboard voted to continue the policy regarding operation of snowmobiles. The policy for snowmobiles is that “all unplowed roads are available for use by snowmobiles. There are no other restrictions.”
Speed Ordinances
There are several speed ordinances for the villages of this town. Copies of these ordinances are available at the Town Clerk’s office.
Stop Sign Ordinance
In effect since May 7, 2004, regulates traffic in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Copies of this ordinance are available at the Town Clerk’s office. A copy of the ordinance is on file with the Town Clerk.
ANIMALS/DOGS:
Animal Cruelty Ordinance
This ordinance protects the welfare of animals in Corinth under the authority of 24 V.S.A. Ch. 61, SS2291 (21). Corinth Animal Cruelty Ordinance. Copies are also available at the Town Clerk’s office.
Dog Ordinance
In effect since May 15, 1995, requires that all dogs and wolf-hybrids shall be licensed and restrained from running at large. Corinth Dog Ordinance – Sept 2015. Copies are also available at the Town Clerk’s office.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Corinth Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
February, 13, 2025: This management plan spells out the problems, goals, and strategies that address EAB infestation. Corinth EAB Management Plan -DRAFT – 2025-02-13
Records Management Policy & Retention Plan
Corinth-Records Management- Retention-Policy
Purchasing Policy
The purpose of this Purchasing Policy is to obtain high-quality goods and services for the Town of Corinth, to exercise financial control over the purchasing process, and to clearly define authority for the purchasing function.
Corinth Purchasing Policy – Revised 2024
2nd Amendment of Purchasing Policy and Bid Checklist – Approved 2025
Village Center Designation
March 22, 2021: The hamlets of East Corinth and Cookeville have been given Vermont Village Center Designation. This program supports local revitalization efforts across the state by providing funding to help villages build strong communities. Village Centers are eligible for many state grants and tax credits. Read more »
Anti-Racism Resolution
Adopted by the Selectboard September 14, 2020. Corinth Anti-Racism Resolution
Resolution in Support of Ukraine
Adopted by Corinth townspeople March 4, 2025. Resolution-in-Support-Ukraine-2025-03