New Hampshire § 674:24 Definitions

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 674:24 — Definitions

New Hampshire § 674:24

Title LXIVPLANNING AND ZONING

Ch. 674LOCAL LAND USE PLANNING AND REGULATORY POWERS

SubdivisionEmergency Temporary Zoning and Planning Ordinances

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 674:24 (2026).

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When used in this subdivision the following terms shall have the meanings given to them in this section:

I."Frontage" means that portion of a lot bordering on a highway, street or right-of-way.

II."Lot" means a parcel of land at least sufficient in size to meet the minimum requirements for use, coverage and area and to provide required yards and other open spaces. An undersize lot is permissible if it passes state standards for soil conditions and substantially meets the requirements here and if in existence on the date of adoption of this ordinance.

III."Manufactured housing" means manufactured housing as defined by RSA 674:31.

IV."Nonconforming" means use of land, building or premise which is not a use permitted by the provisions of this ordinance for the district in which such land,

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When used in this subdivision the following terms shall have the meanings given to them in this section:
I. "Frontage" means that portion of a lot bordering on a highway, street or right-of-way.
II. "Lot" means a parcel of land at least sufficient in size to meet the minimum requirements for use, coverage and area and to provide required yards and other open spaces. An undersize lot is permissible if it passes state standards for soil conditions and substantially meets the requirements here and if in existence on the date of adoption of this ordinance.
III. "Manufactured housing" means manufactured housing as defined by RSA 674:31.
IV. "Nonconforming" means use of land, building or premise which is not a use permitted by the provisions of this ordinance for the district in which such land, building or premise is situated.
V. "Permanent building" means any building resting upon a foundation or otherwise legally defined as "real estate".
VI. "Permanent resident" means an individual or family using any building continuously as a residence for a period of 6 months or more.
VII. "Right-of-way" means and includes all present and proposed town, state and federal highways and the land on either side of same as covered by statutes to determine the widths of rights-of-way.
VIII. "Setback" means the distance between the nearest portion of a building and a lot or right-of-way line, whichever is closer.