Draft Amendments for Zoning District Boundary Interpretations

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Durham Land use Ordinance Adopted 4-2-2005, updated, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

ARTICLE 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS

Section 2.3. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

A. Uncertainty of Boundaries - Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:

6. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in circumstances where the items covered by Paragraphs (1) through (5) above are not clear, the Board of Appeals Planning Board shall interpret the district boundaries.

ARTICLE 17: BOARD OF APPEALS

Section 17.3. POWERS AND DUTIES

The powers and duties of the Board of Appeals shall be as follows:

D. District Boundary Lines Interpretation: An interpretation of Zone boundaries may be made as part of an appeal hearing or made at the request of the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, or Code Enforcement Officer.

Draft Amendments Art 2 June 2025

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