Article: Shoreland construction rules causing some confusion: new permit requests are coming in, along with calls from people confused about the new rules.(REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION)(Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act)

The new provisions of the state's Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act officially went into effect on July 1, with requirements that further shape the Granite State's body of law governing the extent of construction work that can be done on properties within 250 feet of rivers, lakes and the ocean.

The new regulations require a state permit for most new construction, excavation or filling activities within 250 feet of a shore. Permits cost a minimum of $100, plus 10 cents per square foot of area affected by construction. There is a maximum fee of $3,750 for projects coveting areas of more than 25,000 square feet.

Jay Aube, a Department of Environmental ...

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