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What is
required to build or expand a business?
Depending
upon what you need to do, you will either need a building
permit or a site plan approval along with building permit.
What is a
building permit?
A building
permit is issued by the Building Inspector and is used to
ensure that what is being proposed is safe and meets all
relevant requirements. Contact Dick Moreau, Building
Inspector for details at 435-6773 x 4.
What is a
site plan approval?
Site plan
approval is required for larger-scale development efforts.
An expansion or change of use will require a site plan. In
particular, when:
- For a Major Site Plan:
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New development on undeveloped
land
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When the expansion of an
existing structure results in a 10% or more physical
expansion of floor area or results in an increase in the
number of parking spaces.
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If the plan involves a change
in use within the use categories as identified within the
zoning ordinance which results in changes to the exterior of
the building or an existing approved site plan.
- For a Minor Site Plan:
- For all site
plans:
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Contact Dick Moreau, Building
Inspector for details at 435-6773 x 4.
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Have a conceptual consultation
with the Planning Board.
How long
does it take to get a building permit or site plan approval?
A building
permit could take a few days. A site plan could be a month
or 2 (depending upon the type of site plan and level of
detail). Please contact Dick Moreau at 435-6773 x 4 to
discuss your specific situation in more detail.
What is the
process for getting a building permit or site plan approval?
First, contact Dick Moreaur, Building Inspector at 435-6773 x 4 for either
permit. Daniel issues the Building permits. For a site plan
approval, the Pittsfield Planning Board is required to issue
the approval. Daniel and Dee Fritz, Planning Board
Secretary, along with Matt Monahan at Central New Hampshire
Regional Planning Commission will assist you with this
process. In basic terms, an engineered plan is submitted to
the town, Dee, Daniel and Matt will review the plan with
your designer and any required changes will be pointed out.
From there, a public hearing with the Planning Board will
take place. The last step once approved is to meet any
conditions of approval and get your building permit from
Daniel.
What are
the costs of a building permit and/or site plan approval?
Contact
Dick Moreau, Building Inspector at 435-6773 x 4 for building
permit costs and Dee Fritz , Planning Board Secretary at
603-435-6773 for site plan application costs.
Do other
towns in New Hampshire require this?
Yes. The
difference in Pittsfield is that the town will do its best
to ensure that there are no surprises in the process. We
will work with you so that you know what to expect every
step of the way.
When is
Town Staff available?
Dick Moreau, Building Inspector
is available on
Mon., Wed., Fri.:
8:30am-4:30pm and Dee Fritz is
available on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. 8:00am –
4:00pm.
How do I
determine what zoning district my property is in and if what
I want to do is permitted?
Contact
Dick Moreau, Building Inspector at 435-6773 x 4.
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