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Act 250

Spring of 1970

Act 250 is Vermont’s land use and development law. The law provides a public, quasi-judicial process for reviewing and managing the environmental, social and fiscal consequences of major subdivisions and developments in Vermont. It assures that larger developments complement Vermont’s unique landscape, economy and community needs. One of the strengths of Act 250 is the access it provides to neighbors and other interested parties to participate in the development review process. Applicants often work with neighbors, municipalities, state agencies and other interested groups to address concerns raised by a proposed development, resolving issues and mitigating impacts before a permit application is filed.

Projects that require an Act 250 permit and are located within a flood hazard area or river corridor must meet requirements under Criterion 1D –Flood Hazard Areas, River Corridors. The Flood Hazard Area & River Corridor Protection Procedure describes how DEC makes map determinations and recommendations to the Natural Resources Board District Commissions for Act 250 proceedings.

The Natural Resources Board (NRB) is an independent entity in the Executive Branch of Vermont State government. The primary function of the Board is to administer Act 250 to regulate certain types of development and subdivision in Vermont.

 

Senate Bill 5512
Flood Safety Act (Act 121)