Bill > H0453

This bill requires the Secretary of Natural Resources to update stormwater management rules and the stormwater management manual to better support high-density housing development. Specifically, the bill aims to align stormwater permitting standards with recent land use changes that encourage increased development in dense urban and neighborhood settings. The Secretary must revise the rules to allow management measures that facilitate housing density in walkable areas, and must incorporate by reference innovative stormwater management standards from reputable sources like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These standards will include provisions for off-site stormwater management, alternative stormwater management techniques, and approaches specific to managing stormwater in high-density development areas. The goal is to make stormwater regulations more flexible and supportive of urban density and housing development, while still maintaining environmental protections.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.453