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SB 284 seeks to limit municipal parking minimums; testimony split between development flexibility and local traffic/parking concerns
Summary
SB 284 would cap municipal parking minimums for small residential developments at about one space per unit (with prior state changes addressing larger developments); supporters said reduced minimums help lower development cost and right‑size parking, while municipal officials and residents warned of traffic, snow removal and emergency access risks in towns with narrow streets and limited transit.
Senator Keith Murphy introduced SB 284, a proposal to limit municipal parking minimums for residential developments, saying the bill would modernize parking requirements, allow developers to provide right‑sized parking, and reduce the cost of building housing. Murphy said the measure complements parking reforms enacted in prior legislation and that ride‑sharing and changes in travel patterns reduce the need for large minimums in some locations.
Supporters: Housing Action New Hampshire and some builders supported the change. Nick Taylor of Housing Action NH noted Dover…
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