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SB 281 would let owners build on Class 6 roads after notice; municipal association urges caution
Summary
Sen. Murphy’s SB 281 would allow property owners to receive building permits for lots on Class 6 (unmaintained) roads after recording a notice; proponents say the change removes arbitrary barriers, while municipal representatives warn municipalities need time to adjust and that oversight is important for emergency‑access concerns.
Senate Bill 281, introduced by Senator Keith Murphy and heard March 11, would change state law governing building permits on Class 6 (unmaintained) roads by allowing property owners who record a notice acknowledging municipal non‑maintenance and limits of responsibility to proceed with permits in more cases. Murphy said the statute currently leaves towns and applicants in a patchwork of inconsistent practices, and that the bill would permit consenting property owners to move forward rather than having towns categorically deny permits.
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