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Portsmouth approves Newport Phase 2 conditional use permit with time limit and density cap

Portsmouth Planning Commission · November 18, 2025
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Summary

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Newport Phase 2 with conditions: a three-year expiration from council approval (with prior administrative-extension options discussed), a Parcel B density cap (27.0 du/acre), and surveillance required only if multifamily units operate as rental under common ownership.

The Portsmouth Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (UP-25-11) for development of Newport Phase 2 at 3741 Elliott Avenue, allowing townhouse and multifamily units in keeping with the Newport master plan, subject to clarified conditions.

Tim Culpepper of Canopy Development said the project conforms substantially to the original master plan, described cleanup and site-preparation work since acquisition, and called the phase "a long-awaited" opportunity to add…

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