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1 Authority to Review. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 679:5, I to read as follows:
I. It shall be the duty of the board and it shall have power and authority to hear and affirm, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, appeals of final decisions of municipal boards, committees, and commissions regarding questions of housing and housing development. This includes, but is not limited to:
2 Authority to Review. Amend RSA 679:5, I(f) to read as follows:
(f) Other municipal permits and fees applicable to housing and housing developments.
3 Appeals. Amend RSA 679:5, IV to read as follows:
IV. After local remedies have been exhausted, appealsmay be brought before the board by an applicant to themunicipal board, committee, or commission, or by any other aggrieved or injured party who can demonstrate legal standing to appeal pursuant to RSA 677:4 or RSA 677:15. The municipality shall be a party to the action.If the applicant is not the party initiating the action before the board, then the applicant shall automatically be an intervenor. The board shall grant intervenor status to abutters and to any other aggrieved or injured party who can demonstrate legal standing to appeal pursuant to RSA 677:4 or RSA 677:15.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 Authority to Review. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 679:5, I to read as follows:
I. It shall be the duty of the board and it shall have power and authority to hear and affirm, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, appeals of final decisions of a state agency, municipal boards, committees, and commissions regarding questions of housing and housing development. This includes, but is not limited to:
2 Authority to Review. Amend RSA 679:5, I(f) to read as follows:
(f) Other state agency and or municipal permits , fees , and licenses applicable to housing and housing developments.
3 Appeals. Amend RSA 679:5, IV to read as follows:
IV. . if a municipal decision is being appealed. *If the applicant is not the party initiating the action before the board, then the applicant shall automatically be an intervenor. The board shall grant intervenor status to abutters and to any other aggrieved or injured party who can demonstrate legal standing to appeal pursuant to RSA 677:4 or RSA 677:15. Appeals of municipal decisions may be brought before the board after local remedies have been exhausted.**
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.