Warner voters approve four zoning amendments on subdivisions, wireless facilities, solar and board authority

Town of Warner voters approved four Planning Board–proposed amendments to local ordinances on the March 11, 2014 ballot.

Question 2 (Amendment #1) would clarify the definition of “Major subdivision” to read: “Major subdivision means any subdivision which creates 4 or more lots within a 5 year period or which requires the construction of a new street or the extension of municipal facilities.” The printed ballot tallies show YES 414, NO 126.

Question 3 (Amendment #2) would amend the Town Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance to add paragraphs allowing collocation on and nonsubstantial modifications to existing facilities and would add a definition of “Substantial Modification,” to align the ordinance with New Hampshire statutes passed in 2013. The printed ballot shows YES 389, NO 130.

Question 4 (Amendment #3) would add a Solar Energy Systems paragraph to Article IV General Provisions to allow solar systems in all zoning districts, and to create conditions under which systems above roofs and within yard setbacks are permitted, consistent with RSA 672:1. The printed ballot shows YES 371, NO 163.

Question 5 (Amendment #4) would delete paragraph B.4 from the Board of Adjustment article; B.4 read: “Hear and render determinations on any questions relative to the exact location of any district boundary shown on the zoning map,” and the amendment notes that district boundary determinations are the responsibility of the Planning Board. The printed ballot shows YES 388, NO 132.

All four amendments received more YES than NO tallies on the printed ballot. Final enactment or ordinance changes depend on post‑election certification and any required administrative steps by the town and Planning Board.