Reference Library

Open Space (also see Cluster Regulations/Ordinances)

• An article from the Hampton Union describing the open space preservation efforts of North Hampton Forever. For information about NHF contact tim@harned.com or pwilson@rscs.net
• "A Handbook on Open Space Development Through Residential Clustering", SHNPC, February 2001 (Appendicies)
• "New Hampshire Everlasting An Initiative to Conserve Our Quality-of-Life", Working Proposal, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, September 22, 2001
• "The Economic Impact of Open Space in New Hampshire", Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, January 1999
• "Does Open Space Pay?", Philip A. Auger, UNH Cooperative Extension
• "Dollars and Sense of Saving Special Places" This link leads to a brochure describing the availability of the new and improved Dollars and Sense of Saving Special Places, the presentation on the economic aspects of land use and land conservation. This is the updated version that has been seen and deemed effective around the state for nearly 10 years. The new version contains new information and looks enough different from the old one that people who have seen the old one will still enjoy and learn from the new one. For questions, please contact Dorothy Tripp Taylor, Director, Center for Land Conservation Assistance, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 717-7045 dtaylor@ForestSociety.org
• "Commercial Development and Its Effect on the Tax Rate" by kurt.gott@valley.net, Enfield, NH, July 2003
• "Open Space for New Hampshire - A Toolbook of Techniques for the New Millennium", New Hampshire Wildlife Foundation
• How much open space is enough?
• Examples of local regulations:
  • Durham’s Conservation Subdivision Ordinance.
  • Article V. Open Space Subdivisions, Gilmanton Zoning Ordinance, 3/12/02
  • Section 13.5 Open Space Developments, Goffstown Zoning Ordinance, 3/11/03
  • Open Space Priorities Plan, Town of Hanover
  • Subdivision Regulations, Town of Hanover, 6/7/05
  • Article VIII Cluster Residential Development, Lee Zoning Ordinance, March 2002
  • Londonderry
  • Open Space Plan - 2002 & and executive summary, Montpelier, VT
  • Section 6.00: Open Space Design, Newmarket Zoning Ordinance
  • Subdivision Regulations, Norwich, VT
  • Subdivision Regulations, Stowe, VT
  • Zoning Ordinance,Stowe, VT
  • 4.6 Open Space Cluster Subdivision,Stratham Subdivision Regulations, (8/99)
  • Section VIII, Residential Open Space -Cluster Development by Conditional Use Permit, Stratham Zoning Ordinance, March 2000
• "Open Space Definition", Plan-link posting and replies (Wed, 19 Dec 2001)
• Why 'Forever' May Not Last: A Wyoming Ranch Challenges the Permanence of Conservation Easements. Listen to the NPR broadcast.
• Sandown’s First Open Space Development: Twelve Lots, 34 Acres Preserved
  By Donna Green and Matt Russell
  In the 2008 town election, Sandown residents adopted an innovative land use ordinance. If the one subdivision that has been designed under the new ordinance is an indication of things to come, Sandown can look forward to the preservation of more green space and a more ecologically-friendly and creative use of our remaining undeveloped land. more...

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