30-A §4364. Affordable housing density
§4364. Affordable housing density For an affordable housing development approved on or after July 1, 2023, a municipality with density requirements shall apply density requirements in accordance with this section. [PL 2021, c. 672, §4 (NEW).] 1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, “affordable housing development” means: A. For rental housing, a […]
30-A §4364-A. Residential areas, generally; up to 4 dwelling units allowed
§4364-A. Residential areas, generally; up to 4 dwelling units allowed 1. Use allowed. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, except as provided in Title 12, chapter 423-A, for any area in which housing is allowed, a municipality shall allow structures with up to 2 dwelling units per lot if that lot does not […]
30-A §4364-B. Accessory dwelling units
§4364-B. Accessory dwelling units 1. Use permitted. Except as provided in Title 12, chapter 423‑A, a municipality shall allow an accessory dwelling unit to be located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit in any area in which housing is permitted. [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] 2. Restrictions. An accessory dwelling […]
30-A §4364-C. Municipal role in statewide housing production goals
§4364-C. Municipal role in statewide housing production goals This section governs the responsibilities and roles of municipalities in achieving the statewide and regional housing production goals set by the Department of Economic and Community Development in Title 5, section 13056, subsection 9. [PL 2021, c. 672, §7 (NEW).] 1. Fair housing and nondiscrimination. A […]
30-A §4365. Short title
§4365. Short title This subchapter may be known and cited as “the Informed Growth Act.” [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).
30-A §4365-A. Municipal opt-in
§4365-A. Municipal opt-in The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to a municipality unless the municipality has adopted an ordinance that specifically adopts by reference the provisions of this subchapter. Nothing in this subchapter limits the home rule authority of municipalities to adopt ordinances on the same subject matter as this subchapter. [PL […]
30-A §4366. Definitions
§4366. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).] 1. Comprehensive economic impact area. “Comprehensive economic impact area” means the geographic area affected by a proposed large-scale retail development. This area includes the municipality and abutting municipalities. […]
30-A §4367. Preparation of comprehensive economic impact study
§4367. Preparation of comprehensive economic impact study As part of its review of a land use permit application for a large-scale retail development, a municipal reviewing authority shall require the preparation of a comprehensive economic impact study. [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).] 1. Qualified preparer. A comprehensive economic impact study must be prepared […]
30-A §4368. Public hearing
§4368. Public hearing 1. Public participation required. The municipal reviewing authority shall provide the public with an adequate opportunity to be heard prior to the approval of a permit for a large-scale retail development. [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).] 2. Notice. Notice of the public hearing on the land use permit application must […]
30-A §4369. Land use permit approval
§4369. Land use permit approval The municipal reviewing authority shall evaluate the impacts of the proposed large-scale retail development based on the comprehensive economic impact study; other materials submitted to the municipal reviewing authority by any person, including the applicant, state agencies, nonprofit organizations and members of the public; and testimony received during the public […]