This bill seeks to repeal the authority of local legislative bodies to establish temporary moratoria and limitations on building permits, as well as the approval of subdivisions and site plans. Specifically, it amends existing laws by removing references to temporary moratoria in RSA 674:21 and RSA 674:35, which previously allowed for such limitations. The bill clarifies that phased development, which involves staged construction of large-scale projects, does not include general limits on building permits or subdivision approvals, which can only be enacted through a growth management ordinance.

The bill also includes a direct repeal of RSA 674:23, which granted local authorities the power to adopt ordinances for temporary moratoria on building permits and subdivision approvals. By eliminating this provision, the bill effectively restricts local governments from imposing temporary building restrictions, thereby streamlining the development process. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 674:21, 674:35
As Amended by the Senate: 674:21, 674:35, 674:23