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RSA 483-B:6 · Other Required Permits and Approvals

Title
L: WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION
Chapter
483-B · SHORELAND WATER QUALITY PROTECTION ACT
Status
current
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483-B:6 Other Required Permits and Approvals. –

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I.

Within the protected shoreland, any person intending to:

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(a)

Engage in any earth excavation activity shall obtain all necessary local approvals in compliance with RSA 155-E.

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(b)

Construct a water-dependent structure, alter the bank, or construct or replenish a beach shall obtain approval and all necessary permits pursuant to RSA 482-A.

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(c)

Install a septic system as described in RSA 483-B:9, V(c) shall obtain all permits pursuant to RSA 485-A:29.

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(d)

Conduct an activity resulting in a contiguous disturbed area exceeding 50,000 square feet shall obtain a permit pursuant to RSA 485-A:17.

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(e)

Subdivide land as described in RSA 483-B:9, V(e) and (f) shall obtain approval pursuant to RSA 485-A:29.

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(f)

Conduct an activity regulated under a local zoning ordinance shall obtain all necessary local approvals.

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II.

In applying for approvals and permits, pursuant to paragraph I, applicants shall demonstrate that the proposal meets or exceeds the development standards of this chapter. The department shall develop minimum standards for information to be required on or with all applications under paragraph I. The department or municipality shall grant, deny, or attach reasonable conditions to approvals or permits listed in subparagraphs I(a)-(f) and RSA 483-B:5-b, to protect the public waters or the public health, safety, or welfare. Such conditions shall be related to the purposes of this chapter.

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III.

The commissioner shall have the sole authority to issue variances and waivers of the provisions of this chapter as specifically authorized by this chapter.

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IV.

No variance, permit, or approval issued by a municipality shall exempt the owner from obtaining any other necessary permit or approval from the department as required by this chapter. Source. 1991, 303:1. 1992, 235:10. 1996, 17:3. 2002, 263:8. 2007, 267:7. 2008, 5:8, eff. May 1, 2008; 5:19, eff. July 1, 2008. 2019, 346:287, eff. July 1, 2019.

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Source note

Source. 1991, 303:1. 1992, 235:10. 1996, 17:3. 2002, 263:8. 2007, 267:7. 2008, 5:8, eff. May 1, 2008; 5:19, eff. July 1, 2008. 2019, 346:287, eff. July 1, 2019.

Source history

  • 1991, 303:1
  • 1992, 235:10
  • 1996, 17:3
  • 2002, 263:8
  • 2007, 267:7
  • 2008, 5:8, eff. May 1, 2008; 5:19, eff. July 1, 2008
  • 2019, 346:287, eff. July 1, 2019

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Bill relationships

  • 2026 HB1141 reference

    e a public hearing is not required, a copy of the application for issuance of a permit, certificate, or license within the designated river or corridor under RSA 485-C, RSA 485-A, RSA 483-B, [RSA 12-E,] RSA 270:12, RSA 482, RSA 482-A, except notifications for minimum impact activities under RSA 482-A:3, V and XII and for routine roadway maintenance under RSA 482-A:3, XVI on land used for agricultural purpo

  • 2026 HB1141-FN reference

    e a public hearing is not required, a copy of the application for issuance of a permit, certificate, or license within the designated river or corridor under RSA 485-C, RSA 485-A, RSA 483-B, [RSA 12-E,] RSA 270:12, RSA 482, RSA 482-A, except notifications for minimum impact activities under RSA 482-A:3, V and XII and for routine roadway maintenance under RSA 482-A:3, XVI on land used for agricultural purpo

  • 2026 HB1752 reference · effective 2027-01-01

    r associated road or gravel pit construction in wetlands, shoreland protection zones, or other environmentally sensitive areas shall require additional permits under RSA 482-A and RSA 483-B. II. The division of forests and lands shall coordinate with the department of environmental services to ensure compliance. 227-J:21 In-Stream Wood Placement. I. Projects to place wood in streams for habitat enhancem

  • 2026 HB1752-FN reference · effective 2027-01-01

    r associated road or gravel pit construction in wetlands, shoreland protection zones, or other environmentally sensitive areas shall require additional permits under RSA 482-A and RSA 483-B. II. The division of forests and lands shall coordinate with the department of environmental services to ensure compliance. 227-J:21 In-Stream Wood Placement. I. Projects to place wood in streams for habitat enhancem

  • 2026 SB527 reference

    is not required, shall ensure that a copy of the application for issuance of a permit, certificate, or license within the designated river or corridor under RSA 485-C, RSA 485-A, RSA 483-B, RSA 12-E, RSA 270:12, RSA 482, RSA 482-A is provided, except notifications for minimum impact activities under RSA 482-A:3, V and XII and for routine roadway maintenance under RSA 482-A:3, XVI on land used for agricult

  • 2026 SB564 reference · effective 2027-07-01

    duplicative or more restrictive municipal caps on road length unnecessary and duplicative. IV. Environmental protections for wetlands and protected shoreland under RSA 482-A and RSA 483-B remain vital and are not altered by this act. Allowing utilities in other open space or buffer areas promotes compact development and reduces sprawl, preserving larger tracts of conservation land. V. These provisions

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