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City Named Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists; Bike/Ped Plan Public Meeting Planned for March 10, 2025
February 27, 2025
The League of American Bicyclists has honored the efforts of the City of Portsmouth to build better places for...
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City Begins Next Phase of Wayfinding to Support Walkability and Local Access
August 19, 2025
The has resumed the implementation of its Citywide Wayfinding Program, developed to enhance wayfinding types, ...
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City to Start Reviewing Applications for Outdoor Dining Encumbrance Permits Starting March 03, 2025
March 3, 2025
The City has announced that staff will start reviewing and renewing applications for th...
Read MoreCity Adopts Climate Action Plan: “Portsmouth’s Climate Future”
August 30, 2024
After nearly two years of work, including extensive community engagement, research into local community impact...
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About the Department
The Planning Department staff's activities support the City's Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Site Review Regulations and Subdivision Regulations. The Department is responsible for preparing the annual Capital Improvement Plan and managing other planning initiatives that support the City's Master Plan. In addition, the Planning Department provides staff support to the City's land use review and regulatory boards including the Planning Board, Technical Advisory Committee, Board of Adjustment, Historic District Commission, and Conservation Commission.