Land Use & Zoning
Vermont's principal uses and accessory uses in zoning mean:
ACommercial uses are always principal; residential uses are always accessory
BA principal use is the primary use of the parcel; an accessory use is a secondary use customarily associated with the principal use✓ Correct
CAccessory dwelling units are prohibited in all zones
DPrincipal uses require Act 250 approval
Explanation
In zoning, the principal use is the primary use of the property. Accessory uses are secondary uses that are customarily incidental to the principal use — like a home office or detached garage in a residential zone.
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