Planning and Zoning Department
The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for planning the Town's future in such areas as land-use, economic development, transportation, natural resource protection, and maintenance and enhancement of Hanover's special character and quality of life. It is also responsible for zoning administration and enforcement, conservation administration, affordable housing, and inspections and code enforcement.
This department serves five citizen boards:
§ Building Code Advisory Committee reviews and recommends revisions to the town building code and considers appeals of the Building Inspector's code interpretations.
§ Conservation Commission promotes appropriate use of and advocates for the town's natural resources, including the town's trails and forests, wetlands, and water areas.
§ Planning Board develops the Master Plan for community development, reviews Site Plans and Subdivision Plans for new developments, and proposes amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
§ Zoning Board of Adjustment reviews specific cases involving the application of our Zoning Ordinance: Special Exceptions, Variances, Equitable Waivers, and Appeals from Decisions of the Zoning Administrator.
§ Affordable Housing Commission advocates and publicizes the need for affordable housing and works with other public agencies and with the private sector to promote the development of affordable housing.
The records of the all these boards and commissions and of building inspections are kept in the department's office.
Location and Telephone:
Second Floor, Town Hall, 41 South Main St, Hanover. 603-643-0708
The Planning and Zoning Office staff will be available to assist the public without an appointment at the following times.
Office Hours:
Weekdays - 8:30 AM through 4:30 PM
The Senior Planner, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator are not typically available on Fridays.
Staff and Responsibilities:
Jonathan Edwards, Director
Jonathan.Edwards@HanoverNH.org
643-0742 x 110
Department Administration; Master Planning & Special Projects/Issues; Professional Advice to Boards & Commissions; Coordination of Department Business; Liaison with other Town Departments, with Citizens, Businesses, Institutions, Organizations; and with Regional and State Agencies.
Ryan Borkowski, Building Inspector
Ryan.Borkowski@HanoverNH.org
643-0742 x 114
Building and Life Safety Code Enforcement; Plan Review & Permit Issuance; Building & Mechanical Inspections; Administration of Building Code Advisory Committee (BCAC); Business & Professional Advice to BCAC.
Jeff Andrews, Assistant Building Inspector
Jeff.Andrews@HanoverNH.org
643-0742 x 123
Building and Life Safety Code Enforcement; Plan Review; Residential Building Inspections; assistance to Building Inspector.
Judith Brotman, Zoning Administrator
Judith.Brotman@HanoverNH.org
643-0742 x 112
Zoning Enforcement; Zoning Ordinance Interpretation; Administration of Zoning Board of Adjustment Business and Profesional Advice to ZBA.
Vicki Smith, Senior Planner
Vicki.Smith@HanoverNH.org
643-0742 x 113
Administration of Planning Board & Conservation Commission Business; Enforcement of Planning Board Approvals/Conditions; Review of Wetlands Delineations; Master Planning, Conservation Planning, & Area Planning; Zoning Ordinance Revisions/Amendments.
Beth Rivard, Administrative Assistant
Beth.Rivard@HanoverNH.org
643-0742 x 111
Office Management; Clerical Support & Coordination; Files & Records Administration.
Debbi Franklin, Clerk
Debbi.Franklin@HanoverNH.org
643-0708
Reception & Intake, Clerical Support, Permit Processing
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