Definition
Vermont’s eleven Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs) provide technical assistance to municipalities with planning and zoning considerations. Since Vermont does not have county governments, RPCs act as a link between municipal affairs and state government. RPCs work in fields that directly and indirectly affect the public at large: land use, transportation, housing, economic development, environmental quality, and more. In the absence of regional or county government in Vermont, the RPCs are an essential support for municipalities seeking to improve their local planning and land use efforts