At their meeting on November 17, 2025 the Richmond Selectboard voted to amend the Traffic Ordinance.
Copies of the amended ordinance are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, 203 Bridge Street Richmond, or by calling 434-5170, and, at www.richmondvt.gov.
Summary of Changes to Traffic Ordinance
Section 6A (C): Authorizes Highway Department to post no parking signs for parades and events
Section 6A (E):
Authorizes Certified Law Enforcement Officers, the Richmond Constable, and the Richmond Highway Foreman and Assistant Foreman to have illegally parked vehicles towed
Removes stipulation for the Selectboard to set a not to exceed rate for towing
In accordance with 24 V.S.A. 1973 residents of the Town or Richmond have the legal right to petition to disapprove of an ordinance. A petition for a vote on the question of disapproving an ordinance or rule shall be signed by not less than five per cent of the qualified voters of the municipality, and presented to the legislative body or the clerk of the municipality within 44 days following the date of adoption of the ordinance or rule by the legislative body. Unless a petition is filed in accordance with 24 V.S.A. 1973, the ordinance or rule shall become effective 60 days after the date of its adoption.
Interested persons with questions or comments may contact:
Josh Arneson, Richmond Town Manager
(802) 434-5170, jarneson@richmondvt.gov,
203 Bridge St. PO Box 285 (mailing),
Richmond, VT 05477