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BENNINGTON â The Select Board has unanimously approved a major amendment to the land use regulations designed to allow greater flexibility for desired economic development in the downtown and surrounding areas.
The detailed amendment to land use development review regulations was prepared by the Planning Commission, town staff and staff at Bennington County Regional Commission, which acted as a consultant in the effort.
In general, the form-based approach to zoning focuses on the form or design of a project instead of the specific use, which in traditional zoning is usually listed as allowed in a district or not allowed. Traditional zones include residential, commercial or industrial districts and are geared toward those uses and the exclusion of others.
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BENNINGTON â Proposed amendments to the townâs land use and development regulations are expected to move next to the Select Board for possible approval, following a lightly attended Planning Commission hearing on the changes.
Planning officials last week held a hearing and gave a presentation on the amendment package. The Select Board is expected to hold another public hearing before possible adoption.
The commission will meet again Thursday at 3 p.m. in a Zoom videoconference to consider whether final revisions are needed, said Assistant Town Manager and Zoning Administrator Daniel Monks.