Civil ordinance to abate public nuisances and prevent dangers from neglected/abandoned properties by regulating property use and maintenance Town-wide.
Property maintenance — Bennington, Vermont
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
The Town of Bennington, Vermont has 3 adopted ordinances on file: Article 30: Property Maintenance Ordinance; Article 5: Downtown Vacant Property Permitting Ordinance; Article 6: Housing, Building and Life Safety Ordinance, verified 2026-09-22.
Requires registration/permitting of long-term vacant downtown commercial properties to counter reduced pedestrian activity and discourage prolonged vacancy, per the Town's November 2025 Town Plan goals.
Adopts housing, building and life-safety codes/standards for the Town (occupancy, structural, fire-safety requirements for dwellings); amended 2007-08-13 (e.g., guardrail height, fire-rated door/garage separation for single-family homes).