1/8/2025 Planning Board Public Hearing

PUBLIC HEARING

Bethlehem Planning Board

Proposed Zoning Amendments for March 2025

For January 8, 2025, Public Hearing

6:15 pm, Third Floor Meeting Room, Bethlehem Town Hall

Proposed Amendment No. 1 would make Hotels, Motels, and Condotels by Special Exception in Districts I. II, III, and IV; Remove Hotels, Motels, and Condotels from the definition of Public Accommodations and add individual definitions for Hotels, Motels, and Condotels in Article XXII, Definitions.

Proposed Amendment No. 2 would propose changes to the Town’s current Sign Ordinance to help reduce light pollution.

Proposed Amendment No. 3 would propose changes to the lighting ordinance to protect human and ecological health, preserve the benefits of safe, healthy outdoor lighting, provide clear guidelines for its installation and operation, and encourage widespread adoption of the five principles of responsible outdoor lighting put forth in the guidelines developed by the Illumination Engineering Society and Dark Sky International.

Proposed Amendment No. 4 would propose changes to the septic system requirements for Short Term Rentals

The public can participate in this hearing either in person or by Zoom videoconference by following the link found on the Town of Bethlehem website bethlehemnh.org. The complete text of the amendments is available for review on the Town website and in the Planning and Zoning Office at the Bethlehem Town Hall during regular business hours. Written comments must be received by the hearing to be considered. Mail to: Bethlehem Planning Board, P.O. Box 189, Bethlehem, NH 03574.

Should the Planning Board not reached a final decision on these proposed amendments the Public Hearing will be continued until the next Planning Board Meeting on January 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

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