2385 Shelburne Falls Rd, Hinesburg, VT 05461

Agricultural District

To promote sustainable agricultural uses on land so suited, and other green/open space uses on lands less suitable for agriculture. Farms and interspersed woodlands dominate this district, and help define a critical aspect of Hinesburg’s rural character. The working landscape and natural ecosystems shall continue to be the focus of this district. Innovative land uses listed below that serve to perpetuate the form and function of this working landscape are anticipated and encouraged. Development densities will remain low relative to the rest of the town. The pattern and density of residential development varies across this district; however, the overall district is characterized by the lowest residential development density in Hinesburg. Low density, rural development shall be allowed primarily on land less suitable for green space and agricultural uses. Innovative residential development designs (e.g., clustering, smart siting of homes near/around compatible site features, variable lot sizes, etc.) are encouraged to reduce impact on important natural resources, as long as overall density remains low. Patterns of development shall serve to conserve important agricultural and other natural and cultural resource lands. Conflicts between development and these resource areas shall be minimized to retain the primary focus and function of this district. Rural area design standards in section 5.24 apply to uses that require site plan approval in this district. Rural area design standards also apply to subdivisions in this district (see Subdivision Regulations).