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HB1079: allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.

Document type
Bill
Status
PASSED
Jurisdiction
NH
Branch
legislative
Citation
HB1079
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Bill details

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Bill number
HB1079
Session year
2026
Status
PASSED
House status
CONCURRED
Senate status
PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Committee
Senate Commerce
Hearing
04/21/2026 at 10:00 AM
Selected version
Version adopted by both bodies
Last synced
2026-05-30T00:49:02.748Z

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isting structure qualifies as a preexisting, nonconforming structure exempt from the currently applicable dimensional requirements for setbacks and lot coverage in accordance with RSA 674:19 or any local zoning regulation protecting non-conforming structures; or (2) The existing structure received a prior zoning approval or determination that it was exempt from the current dimensional requirements for set

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  • 674:19 · reference

    isting structure qualifies as a preexisting, nonconforming structure exempt from the currently applicable dimensional requirements for setbacks and lot coverage in accordance with RSA 674:19 or any local zoning regulation protecting non-conforming structures; or (2) The existing structure received a prior zoning approval or determination that it was exempt from the current dimensional requirements for set

  • 674:39 · reference

    or lot coverage. Any structure containing an accessory dwelling unit approved and built after July 1, 2025 shall receive protection from future zoning changes in accordance with RSA 674:39, II provided the structure meets the time periods for reaching active and substantial development in RSA 674:39, I(a) and substantial completion in RSA 674:39, I. (b) If an existing structure does not comply with cu

  • 674:71 · amend

    ed to certain non-conforming structures. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Accessory Dwelling Unit; Definition. Amend RSA 674:71, II-III to read as follows: II. "Attached unit" means a unit that is within or [physically connected] attached to the principal dwelling unit[, or completely contained within a preexisting detached structure]. III.

  • 674:72 · amend

    r physically connected to the principal dwelling unit[, nor completely contained within a preexisting detached structure]. 2 Accessory Dwelling Unit; Existing Structures. Amend RSA 674:72, XI to read as follows: XI. A municipality shall allow accessory dwelling units to be converted from existing structures, including but not limited to detached garages, regardless of whether such structures violate

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