The bill S.24, introduced by Senator Chittenden, aims to amend the permitting requirements for stormwater systems in Vermont. Key provisions include extending the deadline for owners of impervious surfaces subject to the three-acre permit to complete their permitting from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2036. It also allows municipalities that take full legal responsibility for a stormwater system to impose municipal impact fees on users. Additionally, the bill establishes the Local Community Implementation Special Fund to provide grants to municipalities for stormwater permitting related to residential subdivisions or orphan systems.

The bill includes several specific amendments to existing law, such as the insertion of new definitions and provisions regarding stormwater management. Notably, it allows municipalities to assess impact fees and establishes a new fund to support stormwater projects. The clean water surcharge assessment period is extended, and a transfer of $5 million from the Clean Water Fund to the Local Community Implementation Special Fund is mandated for fiscal year 2025. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 10-1264, 10-1389(e), 10-1389, 24-3616