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Board approves special exception for short-term lodging at 5 Golf View Unit B
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Summary
The zoning board approved a special-exception permit for short-term lodging at 5 Golf View Unit B (ZB2026-036). Applicants said they will use the unit intermittently and rely on nearby family to respond to any problems; the director noted HOA covenants are a civil matter, not enforced by the city.
The Laconia Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a special-exception permit for short-term lodging at 5 Golf View Unit B on March 16, 2026.
Applicants Joseph Barry Smith and Denise Smith told the board they purchased the property after being told by a real estate agent that short-term rentals were allowed and that they plan occasional rentals while using the unit a few times per year themselves. Joseph Smith said repeat clientele had used the property in the past and that family or local contacts could respond quickly if a problem arose.
Board members asked whether homeowners association covenants would affect enforcement. The director said the city enforces only the zoning ordinance and does not enforce private HOA covenants; those disputes remain civil matters between homeowners and their association.
Members noted other special exceptions had been approved in the same loop near the golf course and weighed neighborhood disturbance concerns against the applicant’s stated limited use. A motion to approve ZB2026-036 was made, seconded and approved by the board.
The approved findings of fact were recorded as submitted in the application. The board reminded the applicants of the same expectations discussed earlier: manage renters responsibly and respond to complaints promptly to avoid permit enforcement.
