Land Use & Zoning
Vermont Act 250 requires permits for development above what elevation?
A1,500 feet
B2,000 feet
C2,500 feet✓ Correct
D3,000 feet
Explanation
Vermont Act 250 requires a land use permit for any development above 2,500 feet elevation, recognizing that high-elevation lands are ecologically sensitive and more vulnerable to impacts from construction and development.
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