Land Use & Zoning
A NH municipality may require a developer to dedicate land for a school or park as a condition of subdivision approval under:
ANo authority — municipalities cannot require land dedications
BExaction authority authorized by RSA 674:21 and other planning statutes✓ Correct
COnly federal housing law
DOnly if the development has more than 500 units
Explanation
Municipalities may require land dedications (exactions) as conditions of subdivision approval — for parks, open space, or school sites — as long as there is a reasonable nexus between the development and the required dedication.
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