The Hanover Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of five full members and up to five alternate members each appointed for a three-year term by the Board of Selectmen. It is important to note that no Board member is allowed to discuss any aspect of a case with anyone outside of a duly notified public meeting.
The responsibilities of the Board include:
To hear and act on requests for Special Exceptions as provided in the Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
To hear and act on requests for Equitable Waivers as allowed in state statute (RSA 674:33-a)
To hear and act on Appeals from Administrative Decisions
To hear and act on Appeals for Variances from the strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance (PDF)