New Hampshire RSA 483-B establishes statewide minimum standards for development within 250 feet of public waters, including the Atlantic coast, lakes, ponds, and fourth-order streams, preempting weaker local rules.
The Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act (RSA 483-B) creates a 250-foot protected shoreland from the reference line of public waters. Within this jurisdiction, NHDES regulates impervious surface limits (generally 30%), vegetation removal, septic setbacks, and structural setbacks (typically 50 feet). A Shoreland Permit from NHDES is required for most new structures, expansions, and significant tree cutting in the buffer. The Act sets minimum standards; municipalities may adopt stricter shoreland rules but cannot weaken state thresholds. The Act covers coastal Rockingham County waters in addition to inland lakes and rivers.
Violations carry administrative fines up to $2,000 per day, mandatory restoration of vegetative buffers, and possible removal of unpermitted structures.
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