§ 6042 - Capability and development plan - Vermont Statutes

§ 6042. Capability and development plan

The board shall adopt a capability and development plan consistent with the interim land capability plan which shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, efficient and economic development of the state, which will, in accordance with present and future needs and resources, best promote the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity and welfare of the inhabitants, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including but not limited to, such distribution of population and of the uses of the land for urbanization, trade, industry habitation, recreation, agriculture, forestry and other uses as will tend to create conditions favorable to transportation, health, safety, civic activities and educational and cultural opportunities, reduce the wastes of financial and human resources which result from either excessive congestion or excessive scattering of population and tend toward an efficient and economic utilization of drainage, sanitary and other facilities and resources and the conservation and production of the supply of food, water and minerals. In addition, the plan may accomplish the purposes set forth in section 4302 of Title 24. (1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 19, eff. April 4, 1970.)