A list of planning and zoning publications that provide guidance on various planning, zoning, and land use topics.

Planning and Zoning Handbooks by NH OPD

• The Planning Board in New Hampshire: A Handbook for Local Officials (updated 2023)
• The Board of Adjustment in New Hampshire: A Handbook for Local Officials (updated 2023)
• Federal and State Planning and Zoning Case Law for New Hampshire Local Officials (Updated 2023)

Other Planning Publications by NH OPD

• Developments of Regional Impact
• Planning for Accessory Dwellings
• Master Planning in New Hampshire
• Tax Increment Financing
• State Development Plan

Statewide Planning Publications by Other Organizations

• Best Management Practices Manual
• Buffers for Wetlands and Surface Waters - A Guidebook for New Hampshire Municipalities (NH Audubon, 1997)
• Granite State Future (Regional Planning Commissions, 2015)
• Innovative Land Use Planning Techniques Handbook (NH DES, 2008)
• Local Regulation of Agriculture Toolkit (NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food, 2017)
• NH Climate Action Plan (NH DES, 2009)
• NH DOT 2019-2028 Ten Year Plan (NH DOT, 2018)
• NH Five-Year Preservation Plan (2021-2025) (NH DHR, 2021)
• NH Livable Walkable Communities Toolkit (AARP, 2012)
• NH Wildlife Action Plan (NH F&G, 2015)
• Preparing NH for Projected Storm Surge, Sea-Level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation (NH Coastal Risk and Hazards Commission, 2016)
• Regional Planning Commission Regional Plans (NH RPCs, 2015)
• State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (NH HSEM, 2018)