Planning Board

The Town of Wentworth does not have zoning.

The Town of Wentworth does enforce Federal FEMA floodplain regulations and subdivision regulations. Subdivision regulations include but are not limited to a requirement for newly created lots to be one acre or larger in size and a limitation of a single dwelling per lot. An exception for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units exists, but requires prior approval from the Planning Board to avoid the requirement to subdivide. Subdivision regulations are publicly available for free on the Town website.

Subdivisions and driveway installations at new subdivisions require prior approval by the Planning Board. However, driveway permits are the responsibility of the Select Board on Town roads, and the State on State Highways.

FEMA floodplain regulations are enforced. These regulations are fully incorporated in the Subdivision regulations for the Town. Please review these regulations and refer to them to understand their role in new construction and subdivision within the Town.

Applications for subdivisions and for review of Detached Accessory Dwelling Units are available at the Town Office Building during normal business hours and during Select Board and Planning Board meetings.

Applications for driveway permits are available at the Town Office Building during normal business hours and during Select Board meetings. The Planning Board cannot support an application for a driveway permit.

All septic installations require the septic designer to be licensed by the State of New Hampshire. Design plans for a septic system for any occupied dwelling should be submitted to the Wentworth Select Board for review. The Planning Board does not approve Septic Designs, but may require review of them before approving a subdivision or Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. Board approved plans should then be submitted to the State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH. for their stamp of approval and certification of installation.