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Vermont Statutes Title 24 (Appendix). Municipal Charters, App. c. 149 § 3. Powers of the Town

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Town shall have all the powers and functions conferred upon municipalities by the Constitution and general laws of the State, all implied powers necessary to implement those powers and functions, and any additional powers conferred by this charter that are consistent with the Constitution. All powers and functions conferred or implied by the charter shall be in addition to the powers and functions conferred upon the Town by laws now in force or later enacted.

(b) Without limiting any of the express or implied powers granted by this charter, the Town shall have the following additional specific authorities:

(1) To adopt and enforce ordinances relating to the cleaning and repair of any premises when in a condition that:

(A) impairs the general appearance of the Town;

(B) may physically injure other property in the vicinity; or

(C) is a health hazard.

(2) To control the removal of rubbish, waste, and objectionable material of any premises subject to subdivision (1) of this subsection.

(3) Not less than 30 days before any action taken under this subsection, the Town shall provide to the property owner and any recorded lienholders a notice of the Town's intent to issue civil penalties; clean or repair the premises; or remove rubbish, waste, or objectionable material. The Town shall provide to the property owner and any recorded lienholders reasonable opportunity and information to appeal the proposed action or to clean or repair the premises before the Town takes any final action.

(c) Nothing in this charter shall be construed as a limitation of the powers and functions incident to public and municipal corporations.

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