An act relating to housing and land use

Summary

The legislation amends Vermont’s land‑use statutes to count the construction of new roads longer than 800 feet (or combined roads over 2,000 feet) as development, while also creating a series of temporary exemptions from permitting for priority housing, accessory dwelling units, and small mixed‑use projects located in downtowns, village centers, growth centers, or other designated districts. It targets developers, property owners, and municipalities, aiming to encourage clustered housing and limit fragmentation of higher‑tier land‑use zones. The exemptions last until 2027‑2030 and the bill is currently referred to the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee.

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