HB1177 (2022) Compare Changes


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1 New Paragraph; Zoning; Grant of Power; Single Family Lots. Amend RSA 674:16 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:

VI. In the exercise of the powers granted under this subdivision, the local legislative body of a city, town, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places shall allow as a matter of right any single-family lot in a residential zoning district served by water and sewer to be used for four residential dwelling units. These may be configured as a single 4-unit building, 2 duplex units, 4 single units, one duplex unit with 2 accessory dwelling units, 4 townhouses, or one single family house with 3 accessory dwelling units. The lot and yard standards, setbacks, parking requirements, and lot coverage shall be no more restrictive than those required for a single family dwelling. All relevant building code and fire code requirements shall still apply. This paragraph shall apply to new construction or rehabilitation of existing buildings.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

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1 New Paragraph; Zoning; Grant of Power; Single Family Lots. Amend RSA 674:16 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:

VI. In the exercise of the powers granted under this subdivision, the local legislative body of a city, town, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places shall allow as a matter of right any single-family lot in a residential zoning district served by water and sewer to be used for four residential dwelling units. These may be configured as a single 4-unit building, 2 duplex units, 4 single units, one duplex unit with 2 accessory dwelling units, 4 townhouses, or one single family house with 3 accessory dwelling units. The lot and yard standards, setbacks, parking requirements, and lot coverage shall be no more restrictive than those required for a single family dwelling. All relevant building code and fire code requirements shall still apply. This paragraph shall apply to new construction or rehabilitation of existing buildings.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.