The City of Portsmouth Invites You to a Public Meeting
Zoning 101
When: Thursday, May 22, 2008
6:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Where: Levenson Room, Portsmouth Public Library
Why: To educate the public and local board members about how Portsmouth’s land use regulations and boards shape local development and the path we’re taking to insure more sustainable future development.
What & Who:
Land Use Regulatory Framework Robert Sullivan, City Attorney
How do the City’s land use regulations work? What role do the Planning Board, BOA, Conservation Commission, HDC and City Council play in shaping future development?
Zoning Revision Project Update Rick Taintor, Taintor & Associates
What key zoning and land use regulation revisions are being proposed to guide future development in Portsmouth and make it the best place to live and work for everyone? What types of sustainable practices are being incorporated?
Codes That Shape the Built Environment Richard Hopley, Chief Building Inspector
How do the Building Code, Energy Conservation Code and Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes shape the buildings that get built? How does the City administer these codes? How do we insure that more sustainable buildings are constructed in the City?
Building Green Dave Allen, Deputy Public Works Director
What is the City doing when it comes to building green? What is the LEED certification process all about? What are some of the innovative techniques used when the City builds new public buildings? What are we doing to retrofit existing City facilities?
For more information, contact Cindy Hayden, Deputy City Manager, City Hall, 610-7218.
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