Land Use & Zoning

Vermont's 'interim zoning' allows a municipality to:

AOperate without any zoning for up to 10 years
BTemporarily restrict development while permanent zoning bylaws are being developed or amended✓ Correct
COverride state environmental permits
DRetroactively invalidate previously issued permits

Explanation

Interim zoning (or temporary zoning moratoriums) allows Vermont municipalities to temporarily freeze certain types of development while comprehensive zoning updates are underway. Vermont law strictly limits the duration of interim zoning to protect property rights.

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