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Church representatives disagree with Building Inspector; Board will seek Town Attorney guidance
Summary
Representatives for Reformation Bible Church said the Building Inspector required a Site Plan Review for ongoing construction; the church disagreed, citing Chichester Site Plan Review Regulations and RSA 674:76. The Board will ask the Board of Selectmen for permission to consult the Town Attorney and allowed construction to continue while legal advice is sought.
Representatives Mike Williams and Tom Osborne said the Chichester Building Inspector informed them a Site Plan Review was required for their construction at 190 Dover Rd. Mr. Williams said he disagreed with that interpretation and cited wording in the Chichester Site Plan Review Regulations and RSA 674:76 in support of his position. The Board did not resolve the dispute at the meeting; instead it agreed to seek permission from the Board of Selectmen to consult the Town Attorney and noted the project may proceed while the Board pursues legal guidance.
Board members flagged that the Site Plan Review Regulations may need amendment depending on the attorney’s advice. No formal vote to stop construction was taken; the Board described the discussion as due diligence to clarify regulatory requirements.
