Land Use & Zoning
NH law (RSA 674:44) requires all municipalities with planning boards to:
AAdopt a zoning ordinance
BAdopt subdivision regulations if they want to control subdivision of land✓ Correct
CCreate a tax increment financing district
DConduct environmental impact assessments for all projects
Explanation
RSA 674:44 authorizes planning boards to adopt subdivision regulations controlling the division of land. Without adopted regulations, the planning board cannot require subdivision review — making regulation adoption critical.
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