Under Virginia environmental law, what is the minimum distance a construction site must maintain from a wetland without a permit?
Correct Answer
B) 100 feet
Virginia environmental regulations require a 100-foot buffer from wetlands for construction activities without specific permits.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and related wetland regulations establish a 100-foot resource protection area (RPA) buffer around tidal wetlands and other sensitive areas. Construction activities within this buffer require specific permits and are otherwise prohibited to protect water quality and wetland ecosystems.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 200 feet
200 feet exceeds the standard buffer requirement. While some local jurisdictions or specific project types may require larger buffers, the standard regulatory minimum without a permit is 100 feet.
Option C: 50 feet
50 feet is insufficient under Virginia environmental regulations. A 50-foot buffer does not meet the minimum protection standard for wetlands under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act framework.
Option D: 25 feet
25 feet is far below the required minimum. Such a small buffer would allow construction activity dangerously close to wetland ecosystems, which is inconsistent with Virginia's environmental protection framework.
Memory Technique
100 feet = 'One football field from a wetland.' Virginia protects its wetlands with a full football field of buffer before you can build without a permit.
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