Construction Permits
Permit to Construct
Permit to Construct
Lake Encroachment Permits (LEP) are issued under 29 V.S.A Chapter 11 (Management of Lakes and Ponds), which regulates Encroachment in public waters. The goals of this program are to minimize the encroachment on public waters as well as ensure that projects do not adversely affect the public good and are consistent with the Public Trust Doctrine.
Private ponds are owned by one person or entity and located entirely on the owner's property. If natural, they may be up to 20 acres in size or artificial, of any size. Vermont has hundreds of small ponds, many of which provide great habitat for plants, animals, and people.
The Regional Office Program is developing a new voluntary installer program for contractors who install onsite wastewater treatment (septic) systems and potable water supply connections. The concept is to provide installers the information and training associated with the proper siting, design, and construction of wastewater systems and potable water supplies that are regulated by the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules.
Training classes will be developed based on best practices and the requirements contained in the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules.