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Kirby future land use map classifies town as rural; could bar Act 250 exemptions
Summary
Members reviewed the Kirby future land use map and learned the town is classified as rural lands and currently ineligible for permanent Act 250 exemptions because it lacks a village center; members discussed appeals and who is handling map correspondence.
Members of the Kirby Planning Commission reviewed the town’s future land use map and were told the map classifies the entirety of Kirby as rural lands, a designation the commission heard makes the town "currently ineligible for permanent exemptions from act 2 50 due to the lack of a village center." Committee member (S2) delivered the update and noted map correspondence recently sent by a staff contact identified as Liam Abate.
Commission discussion centered on what the land-use categories mean for local zoning and municipal planning. "These land use categories do not carry the weight of zoning nor do they amend or override your town zoning zoning," S2 said, cautioning members that the map is advisory rather than regulatory. Members noted an appeal is under way and discussed whether parts of the map should be incorporated into the commission’s new town plan. The group agreed to keep the future land-use designation in mind as they finalize the town plan ahead of an anticipated November vote.
