Archives for August 2021

Rezoning property, so it meets commercial zoning district guidelines is quite the process. First, the property must be deemed suitable for commercial use. Then the site planning process begins. Site planning considers the layout of any structures, site access, and even parking areas. Sometimes, site planning and subdivision approvals happen in conjunction with each other.

To begin the commercial site … Read the rest

The New Hampshire Housing Appeals Board (“HAB”) issued its first decision in May 2021, Shattuck v. Francestown (May 7, 2021). The decision is a “win” for property owners. It adds much-needed clarity to the approach planning boards should take when considering subdivision applications.

The HAB’s decision comes down to the following two sentences: “[T]o deny a property owner’s subdivision request … Read the rest