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Proposed Changes to Subdivision and Site Plan Review Regulations and Zoning Ordinance-2006
(Prepared for public use in anticipation of a public hearing to be held on January 23, 2006)
Subdivision and Site Plan Review Regulation changes. These proposed changes may be made by a majority vote of the Planning Board following a Public Hearing (RSA675:6).
Subdivision Regulation Definitions Changes:
Existing Definition
1. Minor Subdivision Means a subdivision of land into not more that three (3) lots for building
development purposes with no potential for re-subdivision on an existing street.
Proposed Change
Minor subdivision A subdivision of land into not more than three (3) lots for building development
purposes. All newly created lots have no potential for future subdivision.
Existing Definition
2. Major Subdivision Means a subdivision of four (4) or more lots, or one that involves the creation of
new streets and/or utilities.
Proposed Change
Major Subdivision A subdivision of land that does not fall under either a minor subdivision or a
technical subdivision of land.
Subdivision Regulation and Site Plan Review Regulation Change
Existing Language
1. Subdivision Regulation, Page 24 Section VIII Drainage, Paragraph 1
“In order to avoid improper drainage and erosion all subdivisions (including minor subdivisions unless
waived by the Board) shall conform to the following regulations:”
Proposed Change
“In order to avoid improper drainage and erosion all subdivisions (including minor subdivisions unless
waived by the Board) are required to conform to best management practices for storm water runoff and
shall conform to the following regulations:”
Existing Language
Site Plan Review Regulation, Page 5 Section VII General Standards and Requirements, Paragraph G
“The site shall be designed in such a manner that storm water drainage will not adversely affect
surrounding properties or the public storm drainage system.”
Proposed Change
“The site shall be designed in such a manner that storm water drainage will not adversely affect
surrounding properties or the public storm drainage system. Best management practices shall be used
for storm water runoff management.”
The following changes to the Zoning Ordinance must be voted in the affirmative by the majority of the legal
voters present and voting on the day of the town meeting. (RSA 675:3)
Zoning Ordinance Change-Definitions:
Existing Definition
1. Hotel Shall mean and include any building which contains more than twelve (12) rooms and
advertises to accommodate people with food and sleeping quarters for a price.
Proposed Change
Hotel A building or groups of buildings under the same management in which there are sleeping
accommodations for sixteen (16) or more persons and are primarily used by transients for lodging,
with or without meals.
Existing Definition
2. Bed and Breakfast Inn Shall mean and include all dwellings where sleeping accommodations plus
the breakfast meal are provided for a price.
Proposed Change
Bed and Breakfast All dwellings where sleeping accommodations are provided for a price and
accommodate fifteen (15) or fewer persons and may or may not provide a breakfast.
Zoning Ordinance Additions/Amendments:
1. The Town of Greenfield adopts and incorporates as its Building Code the following most recently published codes. Copies of which are on file in the town office:
a. International Residential Code
b. International Existing Building Code
c. Current State of New Hampshire Codes
2. Steep Slopes-See accompanying proposed ordinance
3. Section IV General Regulations and Restrictions, B Professional Uses and Customary Home Occupations-See accompanying proposed amendments
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