Amendment 2024-1722h to SB538 (2024)

Relative to zoning procedures concerning residential housing.


Revision: May 1, 2024, 3:32 p.m.

Rep. McWilliams, Merr. 30

Rep. Read, Rock. 10

Rep. Damon, Sull. 8

Rep. Alexander Jr., Hills. 29

Rep. T. Mannion, Hills. 1

May 1, 2024

2024-1722h

08/06

 

 

Floor Amendment to SB 538-LOCAL

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

AN ACT relative to zoning procedures concerning residential housing and relative to residential parking spaces.

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after section 7 with the following:

 

8  New Paragraph; Zoning and Planning; Grant of Power; Parking.  Amend RSA 674:16 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:

VI.  In its 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 may regulate accessory parking for vehicles, but shall not require more than one residential parking space per unit.

9  Effective Date.  

I.  Section 8 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2025.

II.  The remainder of this act shall take effect July 1, 2024.

2024-1722h

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill establishes a tax relief program for office conversion to residences; enables municipalities to allow its governing body to adopt certain zoning ordinance changes; and adds additional authority in zoning powers for parking requirements and lot size requirements related to sewer infrastructure.

 

This bill also provides that zoning and planning regulations shall not require more than one residential parking space per unit.