Land Use & Zoning

Vermont's 'Act 250 exemption for 10-acre lots' means that:

AAll lots of 10 acres or more are exempt from Act 250
BSubdivisions of lots of 10 acres or more in some circumstances may be exempt from Act 250 jurisdiction✓ Correct
COnly lots of exactly 10 acres are subject to Act 250
DAct 250 never applies to rural agricultural land

Explanation

Vermont's Act 250 jurisdiction has various thresholds. In some circumstances, subdivisions of large (10-acre or more) lots in rural areas may avoid Act 250 jurisdiction, though other development activities may still trigger review.

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