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Board reviews two state bills that could affect municipal code enforcement
Summary
Member Mark Lofgren summarized HB 244 and HB 1540, both reported as having passed House and Senate and now in committee; he recommended the Planning Board await guidance from the New Hampshire Municipal Association and the town code-enforcement officer once the bills are signed.
At the June 8 meeting, Planning Board member Mark Lofgren reported on two state bills of possible relevance to Brookfield’s land-use and code-enforcement practices. Lofgren said both measures had passed the House and Senate and were now in committee: HB 244 would reorganize municipal enforcement of building and fire codes, clarify authority, create an appeals board, adjust fees, and change certain residential suppression requirements; HB 1540 would clarify municipal authority to enforce septic-system health ordinances for accessory dwelling units.
Lofgren recommended the board seek guidance from the New Hampshire Municipal Association and the town code-enforcement officer once the bills are signed into law. The minutes do not record a board vote or formal position on either bill; they were discussed for awareness and potential future procedural adjustments if enacted.
