SB281 (2025) Compare Changes


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1 Planning and Zoning; Local Land Use Planning and Regulatory Powers; Erection of Buildings on Streets; Appeals. Amend RSA 674:41, I (c) to read as follows:

(c) Is a class VI highway, provided that*:

(1) The local governing body after review and comment by the planning board has voted to authorize the issuance of building permits for the erection of buildings on said class VI highway or a portion thereof; and

(2) The municipality neither assumes responsibility for maintenance of said class VI highway nor liability for any damages resulting from the use thereof; and

(3) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall produce evidence that notice of the limits of municipal responsibility and liability has been recorded in the county registry of deeds* ; or

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

Changed Version

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1 Planning and Zoning; Local Land Use Planning and Regulatory Powers; Erection of Buildings on Streets; Appeals. Amend RSA 674:41, I (c) to read as follows:

(c) Is a class VI highway, provided that the landowner signs a liability waiver acknowledging that the municipality shall not maintain the highway nor provide any services to any lot accessible by the highway. The waiver shall state that the municipality shall not accept any responsibility for losses or damages caused by a lack of services, and that the responsibility for such services falls solely on the landowner. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall produce evidence that this waiver has been recorded in the county register of deeds ; or

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