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Richmond Planning Board backs rule change to allow clerical corrections to zoning ordinance, schedules public notice
Summary
The Planning Board voted April 21 to pursue a Rules of Procedure amendment that would let the board make non-substantive clerical corrections to the Zoning Ordinance and other regulations, citing RSA 675:3 I; a public hearing was scheduled in May.
The Town of Richmond Planning Board voted April 21 to pursue an amendment to its Rules of Procedure that would authorize the board to make non-substantive, clerical corrections to the town's Zoning Ordinance and other regulations, citing RSA 675:3 I as permitting such corrections without a full amendment process.
Doug Smith, chairman, moved the measure and Melissa Axtman seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The motion text recorded at the meeting states: "The Board is authorized to make non-substantive, clerical corrections to the Zoning Ordinances and/or other Regulations, including typographical errors, formatting inconsistencies and renumbering provided such corrections do not alter the intent or substance of the ordinance as adopted by the legislative body." Smith made the motion on the floor and the board voted in favor.
Board members discussed whether a public hearing was necessary for the Rules of Procedure change. The motion as recorded included the phrase "After a public hearing on May 7," but the minutes also record separately that "the Hearing set for May 5th." The transcript therefore records both dates; the board set a public hearing date for May in May as part of the next steps.
Board members said the proposed process would include maintaining a log of corrections to be integrated into the Ordinance book before final publication and certification. Authorities cited during the discussion included RSA 675:3 I, which board members said allows clerical corrections that do not substantially change intended ordinance meaning.
The board indicated the Rules of Procedure language would be added only after the scheduled public hearing and by a majority vote. The item was placed on the board's upcoming hearing calendar for public notice and comment.
Next procedural steps: the board will publish notice of the hearing and incorporate a corrections log into the Ordinance book prior to final certification.
