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This resolution reaffirms the longstanding principle that local planning, zoning, and related regulations should remain under the direct control of municipal governments. The resolution references the 1924 Standard Zoning Enabling Act, which was originally designed as a model law for states to empower municipalities to create their own zoning regulations. It specifically addresses recent efforts to override local zoning authority through state mandates, which the resolution argues could potentially infringe on the property rights of the majority. By citing New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 672:1, the resolution emphasizes that zoning and related regulations are a critical legislative tool that allows local governments to effectively manage the evolving needs of their communities. The resolution aims to protect municipal autonomy in land use planning and resist state-level interventions that might undermine local decision-making processes.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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