NEW Building Permit Requirements - Town Meeting Approved 2022

Town of Center Harbor
Building Department
Changes to Building/Construction Permit Requirements

Per a majority vote at the 2022 Center Harbor Town Meeting, changes have been made to the Town of Center Harbor Zoning Ordinance Section 5:1 Construction Permits.   The approved changes are as follows:

5:1  Construction Permits

5:1:1    A Construction Permit shall be obtained by the owner or the owner’s agent from the Selectmen for all construction including construction or reconstruction of a septic system. Said permits may be granted if the proposed construction is in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. The Permit shall remain in effect for one (1) year from the date of issue, after which time the Permit shall become null and void unless reapplication is made within thirty (30) days of the date of expiration. If renewed within the thirty (30) day renewal period, a standard renewal fee will be assessed.    ( March 2022)                                                                                                           

If construction is not completed during the life of the Permit, the owner or the owner’s agent must apply for a new permit. Permit renewal beyond the expiration date will be assessed a fee based on the unfinished percentage remaining on the project. The fee will be calculated based on the current fee schedule at that time. The Permit may be renewed not more than three (3) times for a total maximum life of four years.  (March 2022)

**The changes approved only pertain to a portion of the Center Harbor Zoning Ordinance Section 5:1.  For complete review of Section 5 - Construction, Buildings, Non-Conforming Uses and Structures please visit Town of Center Harbor Zoning Ordinances