Environmental
Vermont's Act 250 Criterion 3 requires that a development must not:
ABe built above 2,500 feet elevation
BCause unreasonable burden on existing water supplies✓ Correct
CExceed a certain number of housing units
DBe within a designated growth center
Explanation
Act 250 Criterion 3 requires that a proposed development will not cause an unreasonable burden on the existing water supply, ensuring that water resources can support the new development.
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