Town of Fairfield, Vermont Official Website
From the Fairfield, Vermont Municipal Plan 2021-2029: Fairfield, having about 47,000 acres, is the largest town in Franklin County. It is situated about 30 miles northeast of Burlington and is bounded north by Sheldon, east by Bakersfield, south by Fletcher and Fairfax, and west by St. Albans and Swanton. Vision Statement:
1. It is the primary and fundamental intention of Fairfield to remain a rural, agricultural town.
2.Fairfield supports its agricultural economy and looks forward to a future where working lands continue to be in production for diverse forms of agriculture.
3. Fairfield encourages the development of small-scale enterprises in the village centers of Fairfield and East Fairfield that will offer basic goods and services for town residents, that will provide employment locally and that will enhance the town’s rural way of life.
4. Fairfield values preserving our natural landscape and historic features.
5. Fairfield is a vibrant and welcoming community.
As of the census of 2020, 2,044 people, 781 households, and 585 families resided in Farifield.
Fairfield Zoning Update Project
The Town of Fairfield is working on an update of its zoning bylaws with the goal of ensuring that the bylaws support the plan’s goals and policies, with a particular focus on regulations in the rural areas of the town.
Fairfield Bylaw Update Community Forum
When: 7-9 PM Monday February 17, 2025
Where: Fairfield Center School
Snow Date: March 4, 2025 after Town Meeting Day
The Town of Fairfield invites you to a community forum on the Fairfield Zoning Regulations. The Planning Commission has been working on an update of its zoning bylaws with the goal of ensuring alignment of the Town Plan and Land Use Regulations. The primary focus is on prioritizing protection and ongoing use of agricultural lands through regulation of subdivisions and density. The community forum will include a summary of the work completed so far and provide opportunities for your input and feedback.
Can’t make the forum? You can access a link here to make your voice heard:
https://www.nrpcvt.com/municipalities/fairfield/fairfield-zoning-bylaw-update/
