Environmental
The New Hampshire Stormwater Permit Program (NHDES) applies to real estate development when:
AOnly when a river is adjacent to the site
BLand-disturbing activities exceed regulatory thresholds, requiring stormwater management plans✓ Correct
COnly commercial development
DOnly if the development is near the ocean
Explanation
NHDES's stormwater program requires Construction Site Stormwater Permits and Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plans for developments disturbing 1 acre or more (or less in some cases), to control runoff and protect water quality.
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Key Terms to Know
Short Sale
A sale of real property where the sale proceeds are less than the outstanding mortgage balance, requiring lender approval.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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