Vermont Statutes Annotated

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 24, § 2246 (2026)

Effect of local ordinances

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Subchapter 010 : SALVAGE YARDS

(Cite as: 24 V.S.A. § 2246)

§ 2246. Effect of local ordinances

This subchapter shall not be construed to be in derogation of zoning ordinances or ordinances for the control of salvage yards now or hereafter established within the proper exercise of the police power granted to municipalities, if those ordinances impose stricter limitations upon salvage yards. If the limitations imposed by this subchapter are stricter, this subchapter shall control. (Added 1969, No. 98, § 1; amended 2009, No. 56, § 8.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1990–2009 · leading case: Town of Sandgate v. Colehamer, 589 A.2d 1205 (Vt. 1990).

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Town of Sandgate v. Colehamer, 589 A.2d 1205 (Vt. 1990). “” 24 V.S.A. § 2246. For purposes of this authorization, “junkyard” means a place of outdoor storage of junk whether or not in connection with a business.”

Tenney Notices of Violation (Vt. Super. Ct. 2009). “” See 24 V.S.A. § 2246. Land-based disposal does not fall within the definition of “industrial” use, and activities not carried on for profit do not fall within the definition of “commercial” use, that are regulated by the Zoning Regulations as conditional use categories.”

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