#BuildingRegulations

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Commission hears heated public comment on new building-height measurement proposal; staff to revise and return

Staff proposed replacing the city’s current building-height measurement with a definition based on existing grade to roof peak; builders and architects warned the change could penalize sloped lots and make many existing designs noncompliant. The commission voted to send the package back to staff for more work.

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Warner begins drafting waiver after state allows building on Class VI roads under RSA 674:41

Select Board members discussed changes to RSA 674:41, which now allows building on Class VI roads, and directed town counsel to amend a draft waiver to address emergency services (police and fire).

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Commission debates site-specific height, setbacks and PUD exceptions for Skyline project

Commissioners and staff discussed how steep site topography creates a building-height calculation that exceeds the 35-foot MU limit; staff described the PUD process and site-specific standards that can allow a measured building height up to ~53.7 feet from the lowest terrace, while keeping the perceived street elevation closer to the 43-foot allowance.

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Conservation rooflights and building regulations - Specifier Review

When it comes to installing conservation rooflights in historic buildings, there are specific building regulations that must be considered. In this article, we will offer specific advice about histori...