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VT H0272

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Burtt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals municipal authority to prohibit development on steep slopes or grades by striking subdivision (C) from 24 V.S.A. § 4411(b)(3)
  • Adds new subdivision (5) allowing municipalities to regulate, but not prohibit, uses or structures at or near relatively steep slopes or grades
  • Amends Vermont's zoning bylaws statute to limit local government control over hillside development
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

An act relating to development on slopes

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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