N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1405.03

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wq 1405.03 - Limitations on Accessory Structures within the Waterfront Buffer
(a) The limitations in this section shall apply only to accessory structures located between the reference line and the primary building line.
(b) Subject to (c), below, accessory structures shall not exceed 12 feet in height as measured from the lowest adjacent ground level elevation.
(c) A dug-in boathouse authorized by a permit under RSA 482-A shall not exceed 20 feet in height as measured from the adjacent reference line elevation.
(d) Subject to (e) and (f), below, the total area of accessory structures shall be no greater than 7.5 square feet per linear foot of shoreline.
(e) The construction of the accessory structure shall not cause or otherwise result in any violations of the point score requirement of RSA 483-B:9, V(a)(2)
(f) The foot path allowed by RSA 483-B:9, V(a)(D)(ix) shall be excluded when calculating the area of accessory structures under (d), above.
(g) Accessory structures shall be located so as to avoid the need to remove ground cover to the maximum extent practicable.
(h) Water access structures shall account for not more than 50% of the total area of accessory structure allowed for a given frontage.
(i) No accessory structure shall be modified or constructed so as to be serviced by piped water.
(j) All new paths, walkways, and patios shall be constructed using pervious surface.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1405.03

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1400) #9188, eff 7-1-08; ss by #9349, eff 12-20-08

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 2, Filed January 12, 2017, Proposed by #12062, Effective 12/17/2016, Expires 12/17/2026.
Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 28, Filed July 11, 2019, Proposed by #12810, Effective 12/15/2019, Expires 12/15/2029.