Bill > S0133

This bill proposes multiple changes related to land use, housing, and environmental regulations in Vermont. The bill allows related occupants to construct additional dwelling units on the same parcel, regardless of existing zoning restrictions, and requires areas previously zoned for industrial use that are converted to residential development to allow at least five housing units per acre. It expands the definition of areas served by municipal sewer and water infrastructure to facilitate residential development, and requires the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development to report on developing an inclusionary zoning calculation algorithm and exploring minimal design standards for construction. The bill also makes several changes to Act 250 and brownfields regulations, including prioritizing housing-related site remediation and conducting a stakeholder survey to improve the brownfields program. Additionally, the bill modifies wetlands regulations by adjusting buffer zone requirements and restoration ratios in certain designated areas like industrial parks and designated centers, with the goal of achieving a net gain of wetlands. The changes aim to streamline housing development, support brownfield redevelopment, and provide more flexibility in land use and environmental regulations while maintaining environmental protections.