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Webster Planning Board discusses updating impact-fee study and ADU treatment
Summary
The board discussed that Webster's impact-fee schedule derives from a 2008 study that did not address accessory dwelling units (ADUs); Chair Fournier asked staff to contact the Central New Hampshire Planning Commission for assistance while members debated alternatives including eliminating fees.
Planning staff told the Webster Planning Board on April 7, 2026 that the town's impact-fee schedule is based on a 2008 study that focuses on single-family homes and commercial projects and does not address accessory dwelling units, which the state now allows by right.
Member Marlo Herrick noted some neighboring towns, for example Boscawen, were moving away from impact fees. Member Theresa Finnemore suggested the board examine alternatives to impact fees. Chairperson Craig Fournier said he supports keeping impact fees and asked Land Use Coordinator Russell Tatro to contact the Central New Hampshire Planning Commission to see whether the commission could help the town evaluate options or perform an updated study.
No formal motion or vote on impact fees was recorded in the minutes; the discussion concluded with direction to staff to make the inquiry to the regional planning commission.
