Zoning Recode

At a glance

• What: a rewrite of the city's zoning code (the 'Recode'), targeted for adoption in early 2027.
• Where it stands: The Planning Manager previewed it to the Zoning Board of Adjustment on September 9.
• Next: Public review and adoption steps in 2027.

Details

• Form-based building types; a density factor replacing units per acre; accessory structure allowance from 40% to 50%; 293 land uses grouped into 11 categories.
• The Planning Board also discussed site plan review thresholds tied to the recode on September 3.

Sources

• 2026-09-09 - Zoning Board of Adjustment: https://nashuanh.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4282/overview
• 2026-09-03 - Planning Board: https://nashuanh.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4391/overview

Log

2026-11-04 - Conservation Commission

• The draft re-CODE zoning map was on the Conservation Commission agenda.

2026-09-09 - Zoning Board of Adjustment

• The Planning Manager previewed the zoning code rewrite (the 'Recode'), with adoption targeted for early 2027: form-based building types, a density factor replacing units per acre, the accessory structure allowance rising from 40% to 50%, and 293 land uses grouped into 11 categories.

2026-09-03 - Planning Board

• Presentation and discussion on site plan review thresholds tied to the zoning recode; the minutes give no detail.