Revision: May 6, 2025, 2:45 p.m.
Rep. Kerwin, Hills. 40
April 14, 2025
2025-1596h
06/11
Amendment to SB 283
Amend RSA 674:78 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
674:78 Amendment to Zoning Regulations.
I. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, municipalities with floor-area-ratio (FAR) limitations shall exclude below-grade areas from the calculation of FAR for new construction projects.
II. Developers may utilize below-grade areas for purposes such as parking, storage, mechanical spaces, and additional facilities, without impacting the calculation of FAR for the building.
Amend the bill by deleting RSA 674:79 as inserted by section 1 of the bill.
2025-1596h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires municipalities to exclude below-grade areas from floor-area-ratio (FAR) calculations, but allows developers to utilize below-grade areas for certain purposes without impacting the calculation of FAR for the building.