Land Use & Zoning
Vermont's zoning enabling legislation allows municipalities to regulate land use for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:
AProtecting the public health, safety, and welfare
BPreserving agricultural and forest land
CControlling the political opinions of property owners✓ Correct
DManaging development patterns and infrastructure costs
Explanation
Zoning regulations are authorized to protect public health, safety, and welfare; preserve natural resources; manage growth; and achieve other legitimate planning objectives. Controlling the political views of property owners is not a valid governmental interest.
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