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’26 Article 3 – Cottage Court Ordinance

What it means: Adoption of this Ordinance would add a new overlay district to allow “thoughtful, small-scale residential development”.  These would be smaller homes on smaller lots around a shared open space, and with common parking areas to allow for greater density. The goal would be to help alleviate the shortage of housing. These smaller properties would not be allowed under current ordinances.

  • Conditional use permit would still be required.
  • Not allowed in Residence A and AA or industrial
  • Existing perimeter setbacks still apply

The changes incorporated in Article 3 are highlighted at this link:

https://intheknowhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/httpswww.hamptonnh.govDocumentCenterView11360Article-03-Amendment-2_Cottage-Court-Ordinance.pdf

No one spoke for or against this Article at Deliberative Session, other than to explain it.

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