Planning and Zoning

Zoning provides a means of ensuring that the land uses of a community are properly situated in relation to one another, providing adequate space for each type of development. It allows the control of development density in each area so that property can be adequately serviced by such governmental facilities as the street, school, fire, police, recreation, and utility systems. This directs new growth into appropriate areas and protects existing property by requiring that development afford adequate light, air and privacy for persons living and working within the community.

The Town of Richfield has twelve (12) zoning districts with seven of the twelve zoning districts are in use.

The Planning Board is an appointed citizen board that advises the Board of Commissioners on decisions including zoning and development approvals. Planning Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Richfield Town Hall.