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Committee considers narrower Act 250 exemptions for accessory on-farm businesses and events
Summary
Lawmakers discussed proposed language to clarify when accessory on-farm businesses and events can be exempt from Act 250 permitting. Committee members debated definitions of “primarily used for farming” and whether events such as concerts or farm stays should qualify.
Committee staff reviewed proposed options to clarify how accessory on-farm businesses interact with Act 250 and municipal zoning. The committee heard that the 2018 municipal zoning changes and Act 250 developments were intended to protect farming activities while ensuring towns cannot use zoning to prohibit farm-based businesses. Last…
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