Cottage Court Overlay
What is a Cottage Court? Cottage courts are groupings of small houses around a shared public space. Considered a type of “missing middle” housing, they can be built as for-sale […]
Department: Community Development
Neighborhood Parking Project
Neighborhood Parking Project Information In the winter/spring of 2023 and 2024, the City used grant funding to explore sustainable parking and transportation options that will enable continued residential development in […]
Housing Champions Designation
Housing Champions Designation The City of Keene was designated by the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs as a “Housing Champion” in December 2024. The designation is valid for […]
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Workshop on February 27th
The City of Keene will host a public workshop for the 2025 Keene Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Hazard Mitigation Plans help residents and local officials understand what hazards affect the […]
Seasonal Information
Seasonal Information
Beaver Brook Restoration Plan
Beaver Brook Restoration Plan In 2008, Moosewood Ecological LLC conducted a multi-disciplinary assessment of Beaver Brook. The purpose of this project was to assess Beaver Brook’s current state in order to […]
Solar Financing and Incentives
Solar Financing and Incentives Typically, solar installations are paid for through loans, upfront payments, or a power purchase agreement (PPA). A Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Financing is a resource from the Clean […]
Solar Energy in Keene
Solar Energy in Keene In 2019, the Keene City Council adopted a resolution to transition the entire community to 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable energy by 2050. In order […]
Property & Housing Safety Standards
Property & Housing Safety Standards The Department’s two part-time Housing Inspectors work in conjunction with Keene State College’s Coordinator of Student and Community Relations, the Keene Police Department’s College Liaison […]
Solar Permitting and Approvals
Solar Permitting and Approvals The Keene Community Development Department is committed to providing exceptional customer service. To promote the advancement of solar in our community, we are committed to the […]
Community Development About
About The Community Development Department implements 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 […]
Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Dwelling Units What is an “ADU”? An ADU, sometimes called a “granny flat” or “in-law apartment,” is an independent living unit ancillary to a single-family dwelling unit and under […]
Joint Planning Board & Planning Licenses and Development Committee
Schedule Meetings are generally held the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM, unless otherwise noted. View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of the next meeting. 2025 Meeting […]
Historic District Commission
Schedule Meetings are generally held the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM: 2025 Meeting Schedule View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of the next meeting. Staff Liaison Evan J. […]
Heritage Commission
Schedule Meetings are generally held the 2nd Wednesday of every other month at 4:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at City Hall. View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of the next […]
Greater Goose Pond Forest Stewardship Plan Subcommittee
Further Information Greater Goose Pond Stewardship Plan Adopted 5/2/2019 Greater Goose pond Forest Trail Assessment and Design PlanPart 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5 Staff Liaison Carrah Fisk-Hennessey(603) 357-9829 Schedule The […]
Energy and Climate Committee
Schedule Meetings are generally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers of City Hall. View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of […]
Conservation Commission
Schedule Meetings are generally held the third Monday of each month at 4:30 PM, unless otherwise noted. View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of the next meeting. 2025 Meeting Schedule […]
Boards and Committees
Boards and Committees The Community Development Department supports a number of Boards and Committees that meet at a variety of dates, times and locations during the month. Click on the […]
Food Licenses & Inspections
Food Licenses & Inspections The City of Keene is one of the few self-inspecting municipalities in the state with all food licenses and inspections applied for and conducted through the […]