A list of planning and zoning publications that provide guidance on various planning, zoning, and land use topics.
Planning and Zoning Handbooks by NH OSI
- The Planning Board in New Hampshire: A Handbook for Local Officials
(updated 12/2018) - The Board of Adjustment in New Hampshire: A Handbook for Local Officials (updated 12/2018)
You may order hard copies of the above handbooks using the Publications Order Form or by calling OSI at (603) 271-2155.
Other Planning Publications by NH OSI
- Planning for Accessory Dwellings (2017)
- Master Planning in New Hampshire (2016)
- Tax Increment Financing (2015)
- Planning for Wireless Telecommunications (2014)
- Small Wind Energy Systems (2008)
- State Development Plan (2000)
Statewide Planning Publications by Other Organizations
- Buffers for Wetlands and Surface Waters - A Guidebook for New Hampshire Municipalities (NH Audubon, 1997)
- Granite State Future (Regional Planning Commissions, 2015)
- Innovative Land Use Planning Techniques (NH DES, 2008)
- Local Regulation of Agriculture Toolkit (NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food, 2017)
- NH Climate Action Plan (NH DES, 2009)
- NH DOT 2019-2028 Ten Year Plan (NH DOT, 2018)
- NH Five-Year Preservation Plan (2016-2020) (NH DHR, 2016)
- NH Livable Walkable Communities Toolkit (AARP, 2012)
- NH Wildlife Action Plan (NH F&G, 2015)
- Preparing NH for Projected Storm Surge, Sea-Level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation (NH Coastal Risk and Hazards Commission, 2016)
- Regional Planning Commission Regional Plans (NH RPCs, 2015)
- State Energy Strategy (NH OSI, 2018)
- State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (NH HSEM, 2018)
- Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) (NH DNCR, 2018)