Land Use & Zoning
Vermont municipalities must adopt zoning bylaws that are consistent with their municipal plan. If a municipality's zoning allows uses inconsistent with the town plan, an aggrieved party may:
ASeek to have the zoning bylaw amended or challenge it as inconsistent with the town plan✓ Correct
BApply for an Act 250 exemption
CAppeal to the Vermont Real Estate Commission
DFile a complaint with the Vermont Attorney General
Explanation
Vermont law requires that zoning bylaws be consistent with the municipality's plan. A party may seek amendment of inconsistent zoning bylaws through the public planning process or may challenge a specific bylaw provision through the Development Review Board and Environmental Court as inconsistent with the town plan.
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