Not many states in our country take pride in having their local boards regulating, and enforcing, municipal-specific issues. This includes local land use issues. In our state, we have the motto, “Live Free or Die”. Our state government prefers when localities take charge of issues affecting their homeowners. This is why New Hampshire has numerous laws that help create local … Read the rest
Local Land Use Law: A Brief Introduction, Part I
New Hampshire’s system of government is best captured by our state motto: “Live Free or Die.” In comparison to other states, including neighboring states in New England, New Hampshire emphasizes local governance. It empowers municipalities to establish robust local boards to regulate and enforce municipal-specific issues, including local land use issues.
RSA 673:1 permits any local legislative body to establish … Read the rest