Article 51: Planning Board Proposed Amendment #7 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks in Northern Rural Zone)
Warrant Article Language
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 7 to the existing Town Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Planning Board? Amend Article IV, Zoning Regulations, Section 4.5 Northern Rural Zone, Paragraph E Yard Requirements, to update setbacks for Accessory Dwelling Units to match that of the primary structure, 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 amends the setback requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units in the Northern Rural Zone so they match the setbacks for the primary residence, in accordance with RSA 674:72, I.
Proposed Ordinance Details
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