Land Use & Zoning
A NH developer who wants to build affordable senior housing in a single-family zone may apply for a:
ARezoning only
BSpecial exception, variance, or zoning amendment depending on the municipality's ordinance and whether senior affordable housing overlays exist✓ Correct
CFederal override of local zoning
DNHREC approval to bypass local zoning
Explanation
Senior affordable housing in a single-family zone may require a special exception (if the ordinance allows it conditionally), a variance, a rezoning, or use of a specific affordable housing overlay district — depending on how the municipality has structured its ordinance.
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