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1 New Subdivision; Maximum Capacity and Height Potential for New Construction. Amend RSA 674 by inserting after section 76 the following new subdivision:
Maximum Capacity and Height Potential for New Construction
674:77 Definitions. In this subdivision:
I. "Floor-area-ratio (FAR)" means the ratio of a building's total floor area to the size of the parcel of land upon which it is built.
II. "Below-grade area" means any part of a building that is entirely or partially below the ground level, including basements, cellars, and sublevels.
III. "New construction" means any newly constructed building or structure, including those that are newly erected or created by major renovations.
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.
III. Municipal planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment are authorized to review and approve new construction projects in compliance with this subdivision and other applicable local regulations.
674:79 Height Limitation. To maximize height potential for new construction, municipalities shall review and, if necessary, revise height limitations to align with the goals of this subdivision.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Subdivision; Maximum Capacity and Height Potential for New Construction. Amend RSA 674 by inserting after section 76 the following new subdivision:
Maximum Capacity and Height Potential for New Construction
674:77 Definitions. In this subdivision:
I. "Floor-area-ratio (FAR)" means the ratio of a building's total floor area to the size of the parcel of land upon which it is built.
II. "Below-grade area" means any part of a building that is entirely or partially below the ground level, including basements, cellars, and sublevels.
III. "New construction" means any newly constructed building or structure, including those that are newly erected or created by major renovations.
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.
III. Municipal planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment are authorized to review and approve new construction projects in compliance with this subdivision and other applicable local regulations.
674:79 Height Limitation. To maximize height potential for new construction, municipalities shall review and, if necessary, revise height limitations to align with the goals of this subdivision.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.