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Selectboard opens hearing on new mechanical-permit fees; staff proposes modest residential/commercial rates
Summary
Board opened a public hearing under RSA 41:9‑a to set mechanical permit fees. Staff proposed residential base $35 plus $3 per $1,000 and commercial $60 plus $6 per $1,000; members said rates align with neighboring towns and moved to advance the ordinance for adoption.
The board opened a public hearing to consider establishing mechanical permit fees under RSA 41:9‑a. Chair (S1) explained the purpose of the hearing and building/planning staff (S5) walked members through the proposed schedule: a residential permit set at $35 plus $3 per $1,000 of estimated cost and a commercial permit at $60 plus $6 per $1,000. Staff said the proposed schedule keeps Kensington’s fees “relatively well compared to other towns.”
Board members asked clarifying questions about fee caps and flat-rate options used elsewhere. There was no substantive opposition from members present; staff indicated the application and numbers would be finalized and returned for approval. The public hearing was closed with direction to finalize language and bring the permit-fee warrant article forward as drafted.
