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Planning board adopts development-regulation edits to replace obsolete construction-monitoring provisions
Summary
The Hooksett Planning Board voted to remove obsolete construction monitoring language and replace it with a planning-board escrow mechanism for inspection and review fees in Part 1, Section 9.05 of the town's development regulations.
The Hooksett Planning Board voted Monday to amend Part 1, Section 9.05 (costs and fees) of the town’s development regulations to remove obsolete construction-monitoring fee language and to replace it with a clarified planning-board escrow mechanism for inspection and review costs.
Grant (town planner) explained the change: the town previously maintained a construction-monitoring account that the regulations referenced, but staff no longer maintains that specific account. The amendment replaces the obsolete language and clarifies that applicants deposit funds to cover plan review and inspection costs (described at the hearing as a planning-board escrow). Town engineer Bruce Thomas prompted the change by noting the regulation language was out of date.
Motion and vote: The motion to adopt the edits to Part 1, Section 9.05 subsections 8 and 9 was made by Mike Summers and seconded by Jared Williams. The board approved the amendment by roll call.
Why it matters: The amendment is primarily housekeeping but clarifies how the town collects and holds funds for third-party or town engineer review and construction inspection work. Grant noted the board’s packet included strikethrough and replacement language and that the change had been properly posted for public hearing.
Ending: With the amendment adopted, Community Development and the town engineer will implement the revised escrow language and adjust administrative practices so plan review and inspection fees are collected and managed under the updated rule language.
