Land Use & Zoning
A Vermont municipality's 'interim zoning' is typically adopted:
AAs a permanent zoning solution for all rural areas
BTemporarily to protect against incompatible development while a permanent zoning bylaw is developed✓ Correct
CBy the Vermont Real Estate Commission when a town fails to zone
DUnder Act 250 when a major development is proposed
Explanation
Interim zoning (sometimes called moratorium zoning) is a temporary measure adopted by a municipality to freeze development or limit certain uses while the town develops or updates its permanent zoning bylaws. Vermont statutes permit this.
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