Online Guide for Residents Navigating Land Use Boards
July 17, 2026
Not sure whether your project needs Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, or Historic District Commission approval?
Portsmouth's new Resident's Guide to Land Use Boards breaks down each board's role, application steps, and timelines in plain language, all in one place. Best of all, the guide points residents to the right staff contact before they even submit an application, so questions get answered early instead of after a costly redesign. For more information, see the Resident's Guide to Land Use Boards webpage.
If you would prefer, the guide also is available as a printable PDF.