Department: Community Development

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 […]

Historic District Commission

Schedule Meetings are generally held the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM: 2026 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. 2026 Meeting Schedule […]

Boards and Committees

The Community Development Department supports a number of Boards and Committees that meet on various dates, times, and locations throughout each month. Use the links below to learn more. Please […]

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 […]

Building

Building Safety Building staff is responsible for the review, approval, issuance and inspection of all construction within the City of Keene. This includes but is not limited to structural, electrical, […]

Comprehensive Master Plan

2025 Comprehensive Master Plan What is a Master Plan? A Master Plan is a long-range plan for a community that provides guidance for city-wide growth and development patterns, investments, and […]

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning In Keene, Zoning and Planning functions are administered by staff in the Community Development Department. Key functions include providing staff support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, […]

Land Development Code

Land Development Code (Updated November 2025) Supporting Information: The Keene Land Development Code (LDC) is Chapter 100 of the City Code of Ordinances and contains most local regulations concerning the […]