Department: Community Development

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 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 […]

New Online “OpenGov” Permits & Licenses System We are simplifying the permits and inspections process to save you time and help your projects move forward with confidence. Online permitting services […]

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, […]

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 (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 […]

Federal Emergency Management Agency Did you know that flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster that happens in the State of New Hampshire? This portion of our website […]

FAQ’s & Seasonal Info Below is a list of our most common questions asked. If after reviewing, you still have questions, please feel free to give us a call at […]

New Online “OpenGov” Permits & Licenses System We are simplifying the permits and inspections process to save you time and help your projects move forward with confidence. Administrative Decisions If […]