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Committee debates municipal zoning tiers ("1a/1b") and impacts on farming and housing
Summary
Committee members discussed proposed municipal mapping options (referred to as '1a' and '1b'), how those tiers interact with Act 250 exemptions, local permitting, potential effects on farms and housing, and whether to attach separate legislation on urban agriculture and growing food.
The committee shifted from the Woodworms briefing to a broader policy discussion about municipal mapping and zoning tiers, often referenced in the hearing as '1a' and '1b.' Members debated how mapping choices would affect municipality authority, Act 250 exemptions and the practical impacts on farms and housing development.
Several members said municipalities and towns had repeated, sometimes consistent testimony: farm organizations urged limited change to agriculture protections, while towns pressed for more local control in mapped areas.…
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