Land Use & Zoning
Vermont's designation of 'Act 250 jurisdiction' above 2,500 feet elevation is intended to:
AEncourage ski resort development
BProtect sensitive alpine and subalpine ecosystems from development impacts✓ Correct
CEstablish minimum lot sizes for mountain homes
DRegulate snowmobile trail placement
Explanation
Act 250 requires permits for development above 2,500 feet elevation because alpine and subalpine zones in Vermont are particularly sensitive ecosystems with slow-recovering vegetation and high erosion potential.
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