Vermont Rolls Back Act 181 Land Use Regulations
- Reports
- 3
- Developments
- 1
- Repetition
- 67%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
A partial rollback of Act 181 was signed into law in Vermont after a veto override by Peter Shumlin. The changes repealed provisions that required complex reviews for new development in sensitive ecosystems, known as “Tier 3,” and for some new roads and driveways. The law also exempted certain on-farm business ventures from these reviews.
From vtdigger.org
Why it matters
The rollback was driven by advocacy from rural Vermonters who opposed what they viewed as restrictive reforms. The changes reduce the regulatory complexity and permitting requirements for development and farming within the state.
From vtdigger.org
Who's involved
- Peter ShumlinUsed veto override to pass law changes related to Act 181
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- VermontSpeculative
Development costs and permitting complexity in Vermont might decrease due to the regulatory action.