Bill > HB229

This bill repeals an alternative procedure for adopting zoning ordinances in certain municipalities in New Hampshire. Specifically, it eliminates a provision that previously allowed non-charter towns, village districts, and counties with unincorporated places to use a simplified process for approving zoning ordinance amendments. The bill modifies the definition of "local legislative body" by removing the special exception for these types of municipalities, which means they will now have to follow standard zoning amendment procedures. The bill also completely repeals RSA 674:18-a, which had outlined the alternative zoning ordinance adoption method. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, giving local governments time to adjust to the new requirements. By removing this alternative procedure, the bill aims to standardize the process for zoning ordinance amendments across different types of local government entities in New Hampshire.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0276&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB229