Land Use & Zoning
A Vermont town's zoning bylaw requires that residential lots have a minimum of 2 acres in a rural residential zone. This is an example of:
ASpot zoning
BLarge lot (agricultural) zoning used to limit development density✓ Correct
CExclusionary zoning targeting low-income residents
DA buffer zone between commercial and residential uses
Explanation
Large lot zoning (requiring minimum lot sizes) is used to control development density in rural and agricultural areas. Vermont towns commonly use large minimum lot sizes to preserve rural character and protect agricultural land.
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