Bill > HB1496

This bill removes a previous statutory restriction on the number of residential parking spaces that municipalities can require for dwelling units, effectively giving local governments in New Hampshire more flexibility in setting parking requirements. Specifically, the bill repeals and reenacts a section of the Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 674:16, VII to grant local legislative bodies in cities, towns, and counties the power to regulate accessory parking for vehicles without being constrained by a previous cap. This means that local governments can now require or limit any number of parking spaces per dwelling unit based on their specific local needs and urban planning considerations. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, allowing municipalities to immediately begin adapting their parking regulations once the law is enacted.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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