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Free COVID tests are now available in the South Burlington City Clerk’s office. To ensure widespread access, we kindly request limiting tests to one box per household member.
 A view of Mount Mansfield as seen from Wheeler Nature Park
For the second year in a row, South Burlington has won a spot on Fortune’s list of the 50 best places to live for families. This year’s list “highlights a city in each state where multigenerational families are most likely to have access to great schools, highly recommended hospitals, affordable housing, resources for older adults, and a strong sense of community.”
Fortune cites South Burlington’s outdoor access, sustainability initiatives, and low crime rates as key contributors to the City’s high Community Well-Being Index score.
“The city has made a commitment to sustainability, establishing a conservation fund for open spaces as well as a climate action plan.”
Read the article to see where South Burlington ranks among the top cities from each state.
Bird Bikeshare Arrives in South Burlington
 Bird has landed in South Burlington! Use Bird e-bikes to get from point A to point B, run errands, or galivant around town all while doing the environment a favor and having fun! At Bird, their goal is to bring affordable, environmentally friendly transportation solutions such as e-bikes to communities across the world. City staff have worked with Bird and local partner CATMA to bring this service into our community.
 Early voting for the August 13 State Primary has begun. You can come into the office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to cast an early ballot. Please keep in mind we will be closing at noon on Monday, August 12 to prep for Election Day. If you prefer to vote at home and either mail your ballot back or use our 24-hour secure drop box attached to the 180 Market Street entrance, you can request an absentee ballot in one of several ways. 1) Call the City Clerk's Office at 802-846-4105 and request over the phone, 2) complete an Absentee Ballot Request via the City's website and return to the office, or 3) complete your request through My Voter Page. For those who choose to vote on Election Day, all district polling places will be open Tuesday, August 13, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. If you have any questions about the voting process, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 802-846-4105.
 You may have already noticed them, but if you haven't, keep an eye out for these newly-painted boxes around our city!
- Left: located on Williston Road at the entrance of I-89N, painted by artist Cynthia Cagle
- Middle: located on Dorset Street across from Barnes and Noble, painted by artists Dylan and Marie Moore
- Right: in front of the former Holiday Inn on Williston Road, painted by artist Ganna Kadnikova
Thank you to all artists; we appreciate your time and dedication to creating these beautiful new boxes!
Check out all our utility boxes on our website.
Do you or does someone you know have artistic talent? Have you thought that maybe you could paint one of our city utility boxes? If you would like to be considered, please reach out to Katie-O’Brien-Barritt by email. She would love to hear and see your ideas!
 The State of Vermont has updated its energy efficiency codes. Known as the RBES and CBEC (Residential/Commercial Building Energy Standards), these codes promote efficient designs for heating and electrical systems. The codes also guide product selection for building materials such as insulation, fixtures, and windows. It is mandatory that anyone designing a new building or a major remodel comply with RBES and/or CBES.
Equity in Planning Outreach
 The City is seeking your input on how we can improve our outreach and ensure everyone feels invited and heard in our City's planning projects. As part of our ongoing project to develop better, more wide-reaching, more accessible outreach, we would love your feedback! Please visit Connect South Burlington | Building an Equity in Planning Outreach Toolkit to complete our short survey and learn more about this effort.
 Looking to make a difference in your community? Do you have some time, a skill, or knowledge you would like to share to work toward solving complex issues and recommending policies that help shape the kind of community you want to live in? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we want you to apply! Application deadline: Monday, August 12, 2024.
Download an Application (PDF) or learn more about a committee.
The following positions are now open for applications!
 The Planning Commission has warned a Public Hearing on draft amendments to the Land Development Regulations for July 30, 2024 at 7pm at City Hall.
These amendments relate primarily to three themes: (1) Transportation, (2) Thriving Neighborhoods and Home Act of 2023/BE HOME Act of 2024 Compliance, and (3) Streamlining LDR Process and Standards, plus Minor and Technical Amendments. The Transportation amendments relate to standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging and for using Transportation Demand Management to regulate traffic generated. The Thriving Neighborhoods amendments bring the City's regulations into compliance with recent changes in State law primarily related to housing and also includes further edits designed to support our neighborhoods' vitality into the future. The Streamlining amendments edit the existing LDRs for clarity, predictability, and transparency.
All amendments are explained in Spotlight documents available on the City's website, along with drafts of all updated language.
August 14 at 6:30 p.m.
 You're invited to a City Green community meeting to review the draft location study recommendations for a green in City Center! Wednesday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the South Burlington Auditorium, 180 Market Street.
Neighborhood to School Route
 Coming August 2024, the City of Burlington, in partnership with Local Motion, will be doing a “pop-up” demonstration project that will create a safe and welcoming route from Mayfair Park neighborhood through to the Middle and High Schools to encourage more students to walk, bike or roll to school.
This “Neighborhood to School Route” is a pilot infrastructure project for the first 6 weeks of school in the Fall, using ‘quick-build’ tools and techniques which will include lawn signs, temporary chalk paint, planters and other items to create slow streets and awareness for people driving vehicles to expect students walking, biking and rolling in the area. This will not only allow for safety but also pleasantness, placemaking and neighborhood calming. Streets will still function as today, and parking will be minimally impacted (at gateway entrances to the greenway)
Adoption of Proposed Amendments to South Burlington Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Systems Ordinance
City of South Burlington Public Hearing
Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on possible adoption of updates to the City of South Burlington Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Systems Ordinance. The hearing will be held in person and remotely via GoToMeeting. Participation options:
Adoption of Proposed Amendments to South Burlington Water System Ordinance
City of South Burlington Public Hearing
Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the City Council will hold a public hearing and fourth reading on possible adoption of updates to the City of South Burlington Water System Ordinance. The hearing will be held in person and remotely via GoToMeeting. Participation options:
Violence Prevention Workshop
Featuring empowerment self-defense
for women & girls*
 Level 1 : August 17, September 22
19 Gregory Drive, South Burlington
- Reduce your risk of assault
- Practice effective, easy-to-learn, empowerment self-defense techniques in a safe environment
- Find the power in your body
- Average 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio
Sign up here!
*Open to all fitness levels. No experience needed.
*Women/girls Ages 14+ (12+ with participating guardian)
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