Land Use & Zoning
Vermont's 'smart growth' principles, incorporated into planning statutes, emphasize:
AMaximum development of all available land to increase tax revenue
BConcentrating development in existing community centers and preserving open land✓ Correct
CProhibiting any new construction in rural areas
DAllowing only agricultural uses on all land outside village centers
Explanation
Vermont's smart growth principles encourage concentrated, mixed-use development in existing village and town centers while preserving rural character, agricultural land, and natural resources — reducing infrastructure costs and environmental impacts.
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