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Planning staff outlines Tier 1A (Act 250) pathway and timeline for South Burlington
Summary
City planning staff told the commission they will prepare materials this summer to support an application for Act 250 Tier 1A (full exemption) for planned growth areas; the application window is expected to open next July and any workload/budget impacts would fall in FY27.
Planning staff gave an informational briefing on the state’s Act 250 Tier 1A pathway and what pursuing the designation would mean for South Burlington.
Paul, planning staff, told commissioners that Tier 1A requires municipalities to demonstrate permanent bylaws, an adopted municipal plan with defined growth areas, flood and river corridor bylaws, and regulations that further state smart‑growth principles. He said South Burlington…
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