Land Use & Zoning
Under NH's Regional Planning Act (RSA 36), regional planning commissions:
AHave binding authority to override local zoning decisions
BProvide advisory regional planning services and coordinate planning across municipal boundaries without overriding local authority✓ Correct
CSet regional property tax rates
DLicense real estate professionals in rural areas
Explanation
NH's regional planning commissions (RPCs) operate under RSA 36 and provide advisory planning services, technical assistance, and regional coordination. They have no binding authority over individual municipalities, which retain primary land use control. RPCs help communities address issues that require regional coordination.
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