SB231 (2025) Compare Changes


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1 New Subparagraph; Purposes of Zoning Ordinances. Amend RSA 674:17, I by inserting after subparagraph (j) the following new subparagraph:

(k) To limit road frontage requirements and setbacks for wetlands and lot lines to improve housing density, ensuring these requirements do not exceed 50 feet, and ensuring such limitations are consistent with existing shoreland protection standards under RSA 483-B:9 and do not override environmental standards under the affected programs as defined in RSA 489:2.

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

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1 New Subparagraph; Purposes of Zoning Ordinances. Amend RSA 674:17, I by inserting after subparagraph (j) the following new subparagraph:

(k) To limit road frontage requirements and setbacks for wetlands and lot lines to improve housing density, ensuring these requirements do not exceed 50 feet, and ensuring such limitations are consistent with existing shoreland protection standards under RSA 483-B:9 and do not override environmental standards under the affected programs as defined in RSA 489:2.

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