Master Plan
Land Use
Nashua Fire Rescue, NH
Risk classification begins with documenting the types of activities occurring within a building or on a
property. Activities occurring within a structure or on an undeveloped property can be used to begin the
process of risk classification. The Nashua Land Use Code establishes the following zoning districts within the
city.
Figure 26. Zoning District Purpose Statements
Rural Residence
(R-40)
A Suburban Residence
(R-30)
B Suburban Residence
(R-18)
C Suburban Residence
(R-9)
A Urban Residence
(R-A)
B Urban Residence
(R-B)
The Rural Residential District has a minimum lot size requirement of
40,000 square feet (or approximately one acre). This district is reserved
primarily for the southwest quadrant of the City and other areas with
limited infrastructure capacity and environmental or topographical
restrictions. The R-40 District is also the primary district where individual
wells and septic systems are in use, although sewer and water
extensions have been made to some parts of the district.
The R-30 District is similar to R-40, with a slightly smaller minimum lot size
of 30,000 square feet. Most of the R-30 Districts provide a buffer
between the R-40 District and suburban areas, such as the southwest
quadrant and the northwest quadrant near the Hollis border west of
the airport.
These districts are more evenly distributed throughout the City,
although the majority of the R-18 and R-9 land is found in the southwest
quadrant. This district provides suburban densities and intensities for
primarily residential neighborhoods, with conservation subdivisions
permitted as an option in order to encourage the preservation of
natural resources.
These districts are more evenly distributed throughout the City,
although the majority of the R-18 and R-9 land is found in the southwest
quadrant. This district provides suburban densities and intensities for
primarily residential neighborhoods, with conservation subdivisions
permitted as an option in order to encourage the preservation of
natural resources.
This district is appropriate for the older residential sections of Nashua
surrounding the urban core. R-A is predominantly single family,
although duplexes are allowed subject to special standards.
This district is appropriate for the older residential sections of Nashua
surrounding the urban core. The R-B District permits duplexes by right
and multifamily dwellings with three or more units subject to special
standards.
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