Land Use & Zoning
Vermont Act 250 requires a land use development permit for which of the following projects?
AConstruction of a single-family home on a pre-existing lot of record
BSubdivision of land into 10 or more lots within a 5-year period✓ Correct
CInstallation of a fence on agricultural land
DReplacement of an existing structure with an identical structure
Explanation
Act 250 requires a land use permit for subdivisions of 10 or more lots within a 5-year period, among other triggers. Single-family homes on pre-existing lots and minor improvements typically do not trigger Act 250.
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