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We invite you to review the draft materials and share your insights. Your feedback is crucial to shaping a zoning code that reflects our collective aspirations for Nashua's future.

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The City of Nashua is pleased to announce the release of the first public draft of Nashua re-CODE, a comprehensive update to the City's zoning ordinances. This initiative represents a significant step toward implementing the vision outlined in Imagine Nashua.

Nashua re-CODE introduces a modern, form-based zoning code designed to:

  • Promote Walkable, Mixed-Use Neighborhoods: Encouraging development that supports vibrant, pedestrian-friendly communities.

  • Diversify Housing Options: Facilitating a range of housing types to meet the needs of all residents.

  • Streamline Development Processes: Simplifying regulations to make it easier to understand and navigate land use requirements.

  • Preserve Community Character: Ensuring new development complements Nashua's unique architecture and neighborhood fabric.