Architectural Review Board/Village District Design Advisory Committee Meeting

The combined Architectural Review Board (ARB) and the Village District Design Advisory Committee (VDDAC) is charged with providing expert architectural guidance to applicants and design recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission in the review of certain commercial and non-commercial development applications.  Consisting of five members, the entity functions as a combined panel that serves in two distinct capacities depending on the nature and location of the proposal.  The panel serves in an advisory capacity only. The public can attend these open meetings via Zoom.

Regular meetings of the Architectural Review Board /Village District Design Advisory Committee are held on the first Thursday of each month, unless otherwise scheduled due to holiday.

When functioning as the VDDAC, the panel reviews development proposals that are situated in geographic locations known as “Village Districts,” which are neighborhoods of distinctive character, unifying architectural interest, and/or historic value; and, at present, include Wilton Center and commercially-zoned sections of Cannondale. Review authority extends to new construction, substantial reconstruction and rehabilitation of properties; including but not limited to, the design and placement of buildings, the maintenance of public views, the design, paving materials and placement of public roadways, signage and other elements that maintain and protect the unique character of the designated village districts.

Serving as the Town’s ARB, the panel is responsible for the review of special permit and site plan applications involving new construction, significant site and exterior and/or facade alterations for properties that are not part of a designated village district.

The VDDAC/ARB’s overarching mission is to work with applicants in a constructive and collaborative manner so as to foster successful design outcomes that are appropriate to and representative of Wilton’s unique character.  Refer to the Zoning Regulations of the Town of Wilton for further detail and guidance.