Vermont

Summary: The state of Vermont enacted Act 250 in 1970 as a means to implement a permitting system to limit urban sprawl and inefficient development. In 1988, the state passed a growth management act to provide local municipalities with the necessary resources and funds to plan adequately for the future. The growth management act also served to coordinate state, regional and local efforts to target sound development practices. All local development plans must abide by 16 rules outlined in the Municipal and County Government statutes.

Links:

• Vermont Department of Housing & Community Affairs - Statutes and Rules
• Title 24: Municipal and County Government, Chapter 117: Municipal And Regional Planning And Development: 4382. The plan for a municipality

Last Updated 05/21/2009

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