This bill amends existing laws to prevent municipalities from imposing restrictions on the length of dead-end roads or cul-de-sacs during subdivision approvals or building permits, provided that the road design complies with state fire code requirements. Specifically, it introduces a new subparagraph to RSA 674:36, II, stating that subdivision regulations cannot prohibit or restrict the length of a dead-end road if it meets the fire access standards defined in RSA 153:1, VI-a.

Additionally, the bill adds a new paragraph to RSA 674:41, which stipulates that municipalities or local boards cannot deny a building permit or restrict development solely based on the length of a dead-end road, as long as the road is constructed and maintained according to the state fire code. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 674:36, 674:41
SB509 text: 674:36, 674:41