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Municipal officials say ADU fix became problem after amendments; Realtors raise similar concerns
Summary
House Bill 10‑79 aims to simplify accessory dwelling unit (ADU) conversions by defining 'existing structures' for ADU eligibility, but the New Hampshire Municipal Association told the committee that House amendments tied single‑unit ADUs to site‑plan/subdivision vesting periods and prompted NHMA to withdraw earlier support.
The committee heard House Bill 10‑79, which sponsors said would make it easier for property owners to convert existing nonconforming structures into accessory dwelling units (ADUs) without a zoning‑board variance. Representative sponsor testimony explained the bill defines structures built before July 1, 2025 as "existing" so owners can use planning‑board review rather than securing a variance in some cases.
Joanne Pinnock,…
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