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Public Meeting - NHDOT Lafayettte Road (US 1) Corridor Improvement Project
July 17, 2024
PORTSMOUTH 29640What: Public Information MeetingWhen: Wednesday, July 24, 2024Doors Ope...
Read MoreCity to Start Reviewing Applications for Outdoor Dining Encumbrance Permits Starting March 01, 2024
March 1, 2024
The City has announced that staff will start reviewing and renewing applications for th...
Read MoreCity Selects Consultant Team to Help Create City’s Climate Action Plan
January 6, 2023
City Manager Karen Conard announced that the City has selected a partnership of VHB, Resilience Planning &...
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About the Department
The Planning Department staff's activities support the City's Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Site Review Regulations and Subdivision Regulations. The Department is responsible for preparing the annual Capital Improvement Plan and managing other planning initiatives that support the City's Master Plan. In addition, the Planning Department provides staff support to the City's land use review and regulatory boards including the Planning Board, Technical Advisory Committee, Board of Adjustment, Historic District Commission, and Conservation Commission.