Land Use & Zoning
A NH municipality that has exceeded its 'density cap' for affordable housing (under RSA 674:58-61, the Workforce Housing Law) must:
AStop issuing building permits until the cap resets
BAllow workforce housing developments to proceed despite meeting the density threshold, unless specific exemptions apply✓ Correct
CImpose a moratorium on all new development
DConvert market-rate units to affordable units
Explanation
NH RSA 674:58-61 requires municipalities to provide 'reasonable and realistic' opportunities for workforce housing. Even if a town argues it has met its workforce housing share, the law generally prevents total exclusion.
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