Innovative Land Use Planning Handbook
NH DES along with the NH Association of Regional Planning Commissions, the NH Office of Energy and Planning, and the NH Local Government Center, produced the Innovative Land Use Planning Techniques: A Handbook for Sustainable Development. This Innovative Land Use handbook includes sections dealing with development density, environmental characteristics, and site level design. Each of the 23 chapters includes model ordinances and regulations for use by municipalities interested in implementing the innovative land use techniques.

Multi-Density Zoning Chapters | Environmental Characteristics Zoning Chapters | Site Level Design Chapters

 
Multi-Density Zoning Chapters      
Density Transfer Credit Lot Size Averaging

Feature Based Density

     
Conservation Subdivision
Milford--Section 6.04.0
Merrimack--Section 3.08
Amherst--Section 4.16
Hollis--Section IX.J
Brookline--Section 1500
Hudson
Village Plan Alternative Infill Development
     
Agriculture Incentive Zoning Urban Growth Boundary/Urban Service District
Milford
Litchfield--Section 2100
Hudson
Inclusionary Housing
Amherst
Brookline--Section 620
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Environmental Characteristics Zoning Chapters
Permanent Stormwater Management
Milford
Amherst
Litchfield
Hudson
Nashua
Steep Slopes and Ridgeline Protection
Nashua
Hollis--Section XV
Habitat Management
     

Wetlands Protection
Milford--Section 6.02.0
Merrimack--Section 2.02.7
Nashua
Amherst--Section 4.11
Hollis--Section XI.C
Litchfield--Section 1200
Brookline--Section 1100
Wilton
Hudson

Protection of Ground & Surface Water
Milford--Section 6.01.0
Merrimack--Section 2.02.11
Nashua
Amherst
Hollis--Section XI.A
Litchfield--Section 1250
Brookline--Section 1300
Shoreland Protection
Merrimack--Section 2.02.12
Amherst--Article IV, Section 4.12
Wilton
     
Flood Hazard Area Zoning
Milford--Section 6.03.0
Amherst--Section 4.10
Merrimack--Section 2.02.8
Wilton
Nashua
Hollis--Section XI.B
Litchfield--Section 1100
Brookline--Section 1200
Hudson
Erosion & Sediment Control during Construction  
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Site Level Design Chapters    
Transit Oriented Development
Nashua
Pedestrian Oriented Development Access Management
     
Preserving Dark Skies
Brookline--Section 2300
Wilton
Energy Efficient Development Landscaping
Nashua
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Merrimack, NH 03054
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