Bill > HB1327

This bill modifies the definitions of "commercially zoned land" and "mixed-use" in New Hampshire state law. Currently, "commercially zoned land" was specifically defined as land zoned for retail and office space, but the bill expands this definition to mean land located in a zoning district that permits commercial uses as defined by local ordinances, which provides more flexibility for local municipalities. Similarly, the definition of "mixed-use" is updated from simply referring to a development area that combines different types of uses to now specifying that it must be a type of development shown on a subdivision or site plan that has been approved by the local planning board. These changes will provide clearer and more adaptable guidelines for local zoning and development practices. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026 at 12:01 a.m., giving local governments and developers ample time to understand and prepare for the new definitions.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2113&inflect=2