29 chapters · 602 sections in this title.
RSA 483-B:1 Purpose
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The general court finds that: I. The shorelands of the state are among its most valuable and fragile natural resources and their protection is essential to maintain the integrity of public waters. I-a. A natural woodland buffer, consisting of trees and other vegetation located in…
RSA 483-B:10 Nonconforming Lots of Record
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Nonconforming, undeveloped lots of record that are located within the protected shoreland shall comply with the following restrictions, in addition to any local requirements: I. Except when otherwise prohibited by law, present and successive owners of an individual undeveloped lo…
RSA 483-B:11 Nonconforming Structures
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I. Except as otherwise prohibited by law or applicable municipal ordinance, nonconforming structures located within the protected shoreland may be repaired, replaced in kind, reconstructed in place, altered, or expanded. Repair, replacement-in kind, or reconstruction in place may…
RSA 483-B:12 Shoreland Exemptions
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I. The governing body of a municipality may, in its discretion, request the commissioner to exempt all or a portion of the protected shoreland within its boundaries from the provisions of this chapter if the governing body finds that special local urbanization conditions as defin…