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Planning Commission agrees to 36‑foot sign limit for recreational sites, discusses driveway setback and occupancy changes
Summary
The Londonderry Planning Commission reviewed proposed zoning bylaw edits, agreed to keep sign size at 36 feet for recreational areas, discussed changing pre‑existing occupancy language from 12 months to 3 years, and reaffirmed a 20‑foot driveway setback preference while noting variance options.
Will Goodwin, Londonderry zoning administrator, presented proposed changes to the zoning bylaws and distributed a marked draft for commissioner review. The commission discussed sign regulations, deletions under §3107 (Signs), and a proposed amendment under 2213 to change the re‑occupancy threshold from 12 months to three years and require full updates to structures that had been unused. Will handed out the changes and the group reached agreement to keep the sign size at 36 feet for recreational areas, citing examples such as Magic Mountain.
Commissioners also reviewed driveway setback guidance from Road Commissioner Taylor Prouty, who had suggested that a 10‑foot distance from property lines might be sufficient. Pamela J. Spaulding and other commissioners reiterated the preference for a 20‑foot setback, noting that variances remain an option if property conditions warrant exceptions. The commission set the first public hearing on the bylaw revisions for August 11 and asked staff to prepare clean copies for distribution to surrounding towns and the Selectboard.
