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Community Development

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Master Plan
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Community Power
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Housing

Administrative Decisions

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Community Development Department at 603-352-5440 or communitydevelopment@keenenh.gov

Administrative Planning Decision – 438 Washington St

Administrative Planning Decision – 0 Ashuelot St (TMP #567-001-000)

Written Zoning Interpretation Relative to the applicability of Use Standards to Enlargement or Expansion of a Nonconforming Use

Written Zoning Interpretation Regarding the Application of the “Build-to-Zone” Dimensional Requirement to Multiple Structures on a Lot

Administrative Policy – Mobile Storage Structures

Written Zoning Interpretation Regarding “Dwelling, Two-Family” Use Definition and Multiple Principal Uses on a Lot in DT-E District

Written Zoning Interpretation Regarding Pavement Setbacks in the Downtown Core District

Quick links

Listening Sessions – Fall 2025

Portal Home to submit a complaint or search an existing case

Plans and Projects

Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Master Plan (1999)

Community Power Program

Complete Streets

Comprehensive Master Plan (2010)

Going Solar in Keene

Voluntary Minimum Housing and Safety Inspection

Housing – Cottage Court Ordinance

Housing Needs Analysis

Monadnock Alliance for Sustainable Transportation

Neighborhood Parking Program

Sustainable Energy Plan

Downtown development project

Building, Health, Planning

To develop and implement community based strategies to enhance economic opportunity, build strong neighborhoods, protect Keene’s environment and natural resources and ensure a dynamic framework for quality growth and development while providing professional advice and technical expertise to promote and protect health, safety and the environment.

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Location, Contact & Hours

City Hall, 4th Floor
3 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431

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Phone: (603) 352-5440

8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday