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Selectboard reviews Act 181 future land-use map, discusses Tier 1B village-center designation
Summary
The Selectboard examined a draft regional future land use map under Vermont's Act 181, heard that Weston is eligible for a Tier 1B village-center designation that could exempt small-scale projects from Act 250 review, and discussed concerns about housing and overdevelopment.
The Town of Weston Selectboard on Feb. 24 reviewed a draft regional future land use map prepared under Act 181 and received an overview of the new land-use categories that include downtowns, village centers, planned growth areas, and rural districts. The presentation noted Weston is eligible for a Tier 1B designation in the village center and village area and that “Tier 1B would not require zoning changes and would exempt small-scale development from Act 250 review.”
Board members and attendees raised concerns about potential overdevelopment and whether the village center can accommodate increased affordable year‑round housing given that much of the relevant land is privately owned. Presenters reminded the board the regional plan update deadline is Dec. 31 and encouraged review of the draft map on the Land Use Review Board website so property owners and stakeholders can see how Tier 3 critical natural resource designations might affect parcels. No formal action or vote on the map was recorded; the item remained in the discussion and review phase.
