TOWN OF SHARON PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of Sharon Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on November 12, 2024 at 6:00 in the Selectboard’s Room at the Town Meetinghouse to review the proposed additions to Article XVII – Definitions of the Zoning and Building Ordinance. The proposed addition of an RV Ordinance will also be reviewed. Following the close of the Public Hearing, the Planning Board will have its regular November meeting.
Proposed Additions to Article XVII
1: Definition to add to Ordinances (Approved)
Recreational Vehicles:
1 – Motor Home – a portable, temporary dwelling to be used for travel, recreation and vacation constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle.
2 – Travel Trailer – a vehicular structure built on a chassis and designed to be towed by motor vehicle or other means, and used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation and vacation; having a body width of not more than eight feet six inches and a body length of not more than forty feet.
3 – Pick-up Camper – a structure to be mounted on a truck chassis for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation and vacation.
4 – Camping Trailer – a folding structure, mounted on wheels and designed for travel, recreation and vacation use.
Recreational Vehicle (Approved)
No recreational vehicle shall be used as a permanent dwelling in the town of Sharon.
The use of a recreational vehicle as a temporary dwelling for recreational or vacation purposes by the property owner or non-paying guest, is permitted for up to 30 days in a 12-month calendar year at any one address. Permission is required from the Board of Selectman for any stay over 30 days, up to a maximum of 90 days. Documentation of disposal of gray and black water in compliance with NHDES regulations is required for this permission.
A property owner may apply for a Special Exception from the ZBA for temporary use of a recreational vehicle as a dwelling for up to one year while a permanent dwelling is being constructed or reconstructed. Documentation of disposal of gray and black water in compliance with NHDES is required.
Per RSA 674:32, II, a property owner may use a recreational vehicle for a temporary dwelling if the permanent dwelling has been damaged by fire or natural disaster for a period up to 12 months or when the permanent dwelling is reoccupied, whichever comes first. Documentation of disposal of gray and black water in compliance with NHDES is required.
Up to 2 recreational vehicles may be stored by the property owner or non-paying guest during periods of non-use over 90 days. At least one RV must be registered and roadworthy. Stored vehicles cannot be stored within the setbacks.
