Article 46

Article 46: Planning Board Proposed Amendment #2 (Definitions)

Warrant Article Language

Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 to the existing Town Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Planning Board? Amend Article IX, Definitions, Section 9.1 Meaning of Certain Words, to amend the definition of Accessory Dwelling Unit and Floor Area Ratio, as detailed in the full-text copy of the 2026 Amendments to the Amherst Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Amherst Planning Board.

(No tax impact) (Majority vote required)

Recommended by the Planning Board 5-0-1

Explanation:

This proposal updates the definition for an Accessory Dwelling Unit to match that of RSA 674:71, as amended by House Bill 577, and the definition for Floor Area Ratio to match RSA 674:78, as amended by Senate Bill 283.

Proposed Ordinance Details

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