HB44 (2023) 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 municipal water and sewer to be used for 4 residential dwelling units. These may be configured as a single 4-unit building, 2 duplex units, 4 single units, or 4 townhouses. The lot and yard standards, setbacks, and lot coverage shall comply with but be no more restrictive than those required for a single family dwelling. Parking requirements shall be based on per unit requirements for single family dwellings. 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 July 1, 2024.

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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 municipal water and sewer to be used for 4 residential dwelling units. These may be configured as a single 4-unit building, 2 duplex units, 4 single units, or 4 townhouses. The lot and yard standards, setbacks, and lot coverage shall comply with but be no more restrictive than those required for a single family dwelling. Parking requirements shall be based on per unit requirements for single family dwellings. 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 July 1, 2024.