Zoning Board Handbook

The Board of Adjustment in New Hampshire: A Handbook for Local Officials outlines the organization, functions and duties of Zoning Boards of Adjustment in New Hampshire.

This handbook is designed to serve as an introduction to the organization, powers, duties and procedures of boards of adjustment in New Hampshire. It is a resource to acquaint board members and other interested persons with the basic responsibilities of the board of adjustment and to suggest procedures by which the work of the board can be carried out in a fair and effective manner.

The Board of Adjustment in New Hampshire - A Handbook for Local Officials - 2023
 

• The Board of Adjustment in New Hampshire: A Handbook for Local Officials (updated 2023)
• Summary of Changes - what has changed since the 2022 version

Chapters
 

• Chapter I: Organization
• Chapter II: Powers and Duties of the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Chapter III: Procedures
• Chapter IV: Appeal from a Board’s Decision

Appendices
 

• Appendix A: Suggested Rules of Procedure for Local Boards of Adjustment
• Appendix B: Instructions to Applicants Appealing to the Board of Adjustment
• Appendix C: Suggested Forms
• Appendix D: Simplex v. Newington Background Information

Zoning Board of Adjustment Handbook Optional Test and Certificate
The following Zoning Board test was developed as an optional learning check based on the information contained in the above current Zoning Board Handbook. Individuals have the option to receive an emailed certificate showing that they passed the test by receiving a score of 65% or higher. To receive a certificate, individuals are required to submit their name and email address. Please note OPD will not be tracking names and scores for tests.

• Zoning Board Test with No Certificate (does not require name and email address)
• Zoning Board Test with Certificate (requires name and email address)