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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In its application under section 816 of this title, the selectboard shall show:
(1) the general location of the proposed highway;
(2) the nature and ownership of lands to be affected;
(3) the plans for the development of the area to be served by the highway;
(4) the anticipated effect of the business or facility to be served on the economy of the town and the State and on the health, safety, transportation, education, and convenience of the public;
(5) the consistency of the plans with town, regional, and State planning and zoning requirements;
(6) if the town does not have a comprehensive plan or a zoning ordinance, any other provisions for regulating the use of land adjacent to the highway;
(7) the land dedicated and funds available from town taxes and private contributions for acquiring land and constructing the highway;
(8) the financial arrangements and responsibility of the person or municipality proposing to construct the facility in the area;
(9) what other town boards and officials have been consulted relative to the proposed development and their comments and criticisms; and
(10) all other facts reasonably pertinent to establish the necessity for laying out and constructing the proposed highway.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 19. Highways, § 817. Application; contents - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-19-highways/vt-st-tit-19-sect-817/
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