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1 New Section; Property Density Conformity and Building Without Variance Innovative. Amend RSA 674 by inserting after section 21-a the following new section:
674:21-b Property Density Conformity and Building Without Variance.
I. In this section:
(a) "Density" means the number of dwelling units per acre or the percentage of lot coverage by buildings and structures.
(b) "Neighborhood" means the properties within a 1000-foot radius of the subject property.
II. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, property owners shall be allowed to build on their property without seeking a variance for minimum lot size or percentage of lot coverage if the proposed building conforms to the density of the neighborhood as follows:
(a) The building density shall not exceed that of the 10 percent most densely built properties within a 1000-foot radius of the property.
(b) Conformity shall be assessed based on the density of 90 percent of the properties within the 1000-foot radius.
III. The local planning boards shall be responsible for verifying that the proposed building conforms to the density requirements under this section.
IV. Property owners seeking to build shall submit a density conformity assessment to the local planning board for review and approval.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Section; Property Density Conformity and Building Without Variance Innovative. Amend RSA 674 by inserting after section 21-a the following new section:
674:21-b Property Density Conformity and Building Without Variance.
I. In this section:
(a) "Density" means the number of dwelling units per acre or the percentage of lot coverage by buildings and structures.
(b) "Neighborhood" means the properties within a 1000-foot radius of the subject property.
II. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, property owners shall be allowed to build on their property without seeking a variance for minimum lot size or percentage of lot coverage if the proposed building conforms to the density of the neighborhood as follows:
(a) The building density shall not exceed that of the 10 percent most densely built properties within a 1000-foot radius of the property.
(b) Conformity shall be assessed based on the density of 90 percent of the properties within the 1000-foot radius.
III. The local planning boards shall be responsible for verifying that the proposed building conforms to the density requirements under this section.
IV. Property owners seeking to build shall submit a density conformity assessment to the local planning board for review and approval.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.