An act relating to development and subdivisions above 1,500 feet

This bill expands the jurisdiction of Vermont's Act 250 environmental review process to include development projects and subdivisions in high-elevation areas. It requires environmental review for commercial, industrial, or residential construction above 1,500 feet if located within 100 feet of a stream, and for subdivisions above 2,000 feet. The legislation also redefines what constitutes a "stream" for these purposes to include water currents above 1,500 feet elevation or those flowing at less than 1.5 cubic feet per second. These changes affect developers, landowners, and local planning officials in Vermont's mountainous regions who wish to build or divide land in these elevated locations. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.