Section 79-C:5 – Approval, Denial.
79-C:5 Approval, Denial. – I. If the governing body finds that the proposed use of such land is consistent with the purposes of this chapter, it may take steps to acquire discretionary easements as provided in this chapter. In exercising its discretion, the local governing body may weigh the public benefit to be obtained […]
Section 79-C:6 – Terms; Recording.
79-C:6 Terms; Recording. – Any easement acquired by the municipality pursuant to this chapter shall be for a minimum of 10 years. The easement terms shall include the method of assessment pursuant to RSA 79-C:7, the terms of expiration pursuant to RSA 79-C:8, II, and the terms of renewal pursuant to RSA 79-C:8, III. […]
Section 79-C:7 – Assessment of Land Subject to Discretionary Easement.
79-C:7 Assessment of Land Subject to Discretionary Easement. – The method of assessment of discretionary easement land, excluding any buildings, their curtilage, appurtenances, or other improvements, shall be included as a term of the agreement in any discretionary easement acquired by a municipality, and shall fall within a range of values determined as follows: […]
Section 79-C:8 – Release of Easement, Expiration, Renewal, Consideration.
79-C:8 Release of Easement, Expiration, Renewal, Consideration. – I. Any landowner who has granted a discretionary easement to a municipality pursuant to the terms of this chapter, after the effective date of this chapter, may apply to the local governing body of the municipality in which the property subject to a discretionary easement is […]
Section 79-C:1 – Declaration of Public Interest.
79-C:1 Declaration of Public Interest. – It is hereby declared to be in the public interest to encourage the preservation of open space which is potentially subject to development, thus providing a healthful and attractive outdoor environment for work and recreation of the state’s citizens, maintaining the character of the state’s landscape, and conserving […]