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Rules, Regulations, & Ordinances

Town Ordinances and Regulations: 

CHAPTER A: Zoning Ordinance, last updated March 2025
CHAPTER B: Land Development Regulations, last update October 6, 2021
Part 1: General Provisions
Part 2: Subdivision Regulations
Part 3: Roadway and Utility Standards
Part 4: Planned Residential Development Regulations (PRD)
Part 5: (Repealed)
CHAPTER C: Non-Residential Site Plan Regulations, last updated October 21, 2015

CHAPTER D: Historic District Commission Regulations, last updated June 15, 2023
CHAPTER E: Scenic Roads Regulations, last updated before 2007
CHAPTER F: (Relocated to Chapter B, Part 3)
CHAPTER G: Septic System Ordinance, last updated July 27, 2015
CHAPTER H: Building Code Ordinance, last updated March 14, 2023
CHAPTER I: Stormwater Regulations, adopted December 16, 2020
CHAPTER J: Applicable State Statutes, last updated before 2007

Other Town Rules, Regulations and Ordinances:

  • Campaining and Fundraising at the Transfer Station
  • Cemetery Rules and Regulations: Revised January 12, 2010
  • DPW Winter Operations Procedures, updated 2020: Snow Removal and Ice Control
  • Driveway Regulations: See Chapter B, Part 3, Roads & Utilities Standards.
  • Fire Ordinance: Adopted August 2012
  • Hawkers and Peddlers Ordinance and Permit Application, revised November 18, 2024
  • Historic Resource Survey: Adopted by Heritage Commission in 2010
  • Mailbox Standard: Placement of home mailboxes in the town’s right of way.
  • No Through Trucking Ordinance, Revised October 21, 2024
  • Political Signs: Political signs are regulated by the State per NH RSA 664. The placement and removal of political signs is specifically regulated by NH RSA 664:17. For questions about political signs please call the Community Development Office at 673-6041
  • Use of Off-Highway Vehicles on Town Property: Revised May 23, 2016
  • Winter Parking Ban: In effect from November 1 to April 1.
  • Placement of Temporary Signs on Town Property  July 27, 2017
  • Solid Waste Facility Ordinance   adopted:  February 12, 2018

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