Land Use & Zoning
A New Hampshire property owner in a historic district wants to add vinyl siding to replace original wood clapboard siding. The Historic District Commission would likely:
AApprove it automatically since it is the owner's property
BDeny or require modification to preserve the historic character of the structure✓ Correct
COnly require a building permit, not a commission review
DRequire the owner to pay an impact fee
Explanation
Historic District Commissions review exterior alterations for appropriateness. Replacing original historic materials (wood clapboards) with vinyl siding would typically be denied or modified to preserve historic character.
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