A Vermont man has until summer to remove all unpermitted structures at a gun training center in Pawlet that was built without zoning approval
MONTPELIER, Vt. — — A Vermont man has until summer to remove all unpermitted structures on a 30-acre firearms training center in Pawlet that neighbors complain is a menace. The property, known as Slate Ridge, includes multiple buildings and two firing ranges on land about the size of 30 football fields . Authorities say owner Daniel Banyai built the facility without proper zoning permits. It has been at the center of various legal actions since September 2019.
The fines are stacking up at a rate of $200 a day because Banyai has not followed a series of court orders calling for him to remove a number of buildings, including what is called a “school house;” and other structures, as well as shooting ranges that were constructed without the required town zoning permits, the court said.
Slate Ridge neighbors have complained for some time about the gunfire and what they say are threats and intimidation by Banyai and his supporters. Many neighbors say they are afraid to talk publicly because they fear for their safety. In 2019, the town first issued a violation notice to Banyai for building a number of structures on the property without town zoning approval. In March 2021, the Environmental Court ordered Banyai to end any firearms training at the center and remove unpermitted structures.Since the case has already been decided by the Vermont Supreme Court, it's unclear if Banyai has any further avenue of appeal. The Associated Press reached out to his attorney for comment on Thursday.
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