Town of Portsmouth
Town of Portsmouth Zoning Ordinance
§ XIX-E

Duplex units

  • 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article IV Section B "Land Space Requirements Table", duplex housing structures in which at least one (1) of the units meets the definition of "low and moderate income housing" as provided in Article II Section B shall meet the following dimensional requirements;
    Minimum Yard SetbacksMaximum Bldg. Height
    Zoning DistrictMin. Lot SizeMin. Lot Area Per Dwelling UnitMin. Lot FrontageFrontRearSideStoriesFeetMax. % Lot Coverage
    R-1015,0007,500100'20'20'10'2-1/235'20%
    R-2030,00015,000110'30'30'15'2-1/235'20%
    R-3045,00022,500125'30'30'20'2-1/235'20%
    R-4060,00030,000125'30'30'20'2-1/235'20%
    R-6090,00045,000200'50'50'50'2-1/235'10%
  • 2. The "Low or moderate income" unit shall have substantially the same exterior appearance as the market rate unit, and shall be of similar size as the market rate unit. The "Low or moderate income housing" unit shall be constructed at the same rate of development as the market rate unit, and be offered for sale or rental at substantially similar times as the market rate units.
    All other provisions of Article
    IV
    . shall remain in force.
    The Planning Board shall hear and rule upon all applications under this section.