New Hampshire SB435 revises the criteria for zoning board of adjustment variances.

New Hampshire SB435 modifies the criteria for zoning board of adjustment variances. The board must authorize a variance if it will not be contrary to the public interest, the spirit of the ordinance is observed, substantial justice is done, surrounding property values are not diminished, and literal enforcement would unreasonably restrict property use. The bill also mandates consistent voting methods for all applications and requires a 60-day waiting period before any changes to the voting method take effect.

New Hampshire SB435 revises the criteria for zoning board of adjustment variances.

New Hampshire SB435 modifies the criteria for zoning board of adjustment variances. The board must authorize a variance if it will not be contrary to the public interest, the spirit of the ordinance is observed, substantial justice is done, surrounding property values are not diminished, and literal enforcement would unreasonably restrict property use. The bill also mandates consistent voting methods for all applications and requires a 60-day waiting period before any changes to the voting method take effect.