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Shore land
Protection Update:
For information on the web click on the link below [at the bottom of the page] to connect to the Senate Natural Resources Committee website. In the search bar write the word shoreland. You will find the side by side of the Senate and House version of the bill and a bill summary.
I have spoken with Senator Rodgers from Glover who had previously opposed the bill but supported the bill last Friday when it was voted out of his committee. He worked very hard to change some of the provisions in the bill. The bill is now in Senate Finance. Sen. Rodgers is not a member if Senate Finance but is working on an additional change in language before the bill comes to the Senate floor.
Sen. Rodgers related to me that the bill, as it stands, will truly impact new development, but areas already developed will be grandfathered. New development will have to meet a 100' standard.
Some of the major pieces:
20, 20, 40 rule:
20% slope rule to prohibit new construction on a steep slope without a permit
New development can only cover 20% of a lot with impervious surfaces (buildings, drives, patios etc)
40% combined rule (impervious and cleared)
I believe the change Sen Rodgers is trying to make in Senate Finance is related to the 100 square feet of adjustment provision. He is proposing language that would allow the adjustment to occur anywhere on the lot or structure as long as the adjustment does not move closer to the water. His concern is that in the bill now the adjustment has to be to the rear, which would create a hardship for many.
Senator Rodgers is quite familiar with our NEK lakes and ponds. Also, he is a member of the Senate committee that has taken the testimony. He offered to answer any questions or concerns anyone may have, as will I. He can be contacted at: jrodgers@leg.state.vt.us.
I understand the need to have consistent regulations though-out the state. My property on Joes Pond has two very different sets of rules. The island is located in Cabot and the lot to access this property is located in Danville. I just hope to see a bill that is responsible and fair to all waters in Vermont.
Kitty
20, 20, 40 rule:
20% slope rule to prohibit new construction on a steep slope without a permit
New development can only cover 20% of a lot with impervious surfaces (buildings, drives, patios etc)
40% combined rule (impervious and cleared)
I believe the change Sen Rodgers is trying to make in Senate Finance is related to the 100 square feet of adjustment provision. He is proposing language that would allow the adjustment to occur anywhere on the lot or structure as long as the adjustment does not move closer to the water. His concern is that in the bill now the adjustment has to be to the rear, which would create a hardship for many.
Senator Rodgers is quite familiar with our NEK lakes and ponds. Also, he is a member of the Senate committee that has taken the testimony. He offered to answer any questions or concerns anyone may have, as will I. He can be contacted at: jrodgers@leg.state.vt.us.
I understand the need to have consistent regulations though-out the state. My property on Joes Pond has two very different sets of rules. The island is located in Cabot and the lot to access this property is located in Danville. I just hope to see a bill that is responsible and fair to all waters in Vermont.
Kitty
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