Please refer to Article 14, Allowed Uses Table, which delineates uses in the C.3 District on the east side of Route 102 (C.3E) and on the west side of Route 102 (C.3W);

Within the C.3W District, residential development is not permitted within 500 feet of a property line abutting New Hampshire Route 102.

New development must be serviced by Town water;

Any nonresidential structure which is proposed to be located abutting an existing or proposed residential use shall require a minimum setback of 100 feet, or in the alternative, 50 feet, which shall include a twenty-foot dense vegetative buffer and a fence of a type designed to shield the residential use from light and noise generated by a nonresidential use. Security apartments which are accessory to a nonresidential use shall not be affected by this section.

The setbacks within Subsection 4.5.2.2 shall be reduced by 50% within 500 feet of a property line abutting New Hampshire Route 102 within C.3W and for the entirety of C.3E.

Please refer to the Allowed Uses Table, Zone C.3, Mixed Use Commercial District, in Article 14.

Please refer to the area and dimensional requirements in Article 15.

Any residential subdivision proposed for location within permitted areas of the C.3 District shall require a minimum setback of 100 feet from exterior lot lines of the subdivision, or in the alternative, 50 feet, which shall include a twenty-foot dense vegetative buffer and a fence of a type designed to shield the residential use from light and noise generated by a nonresidential use. If the entire 50 feet is maintained as a dense vegetative buffer, a fence is not required.

All residential development within the C.3 District shall establish no-cut zones to protect required buffers, which shall be reflected on the plan and within property deeds for individual lots.

The setbacks within Subsection 4.5.2.2 shall be reduced by 50% within 500 feet of a property line abutting New Hampshire Route 102 within C.3W and for the entirety of C.3E.

In District C.3W, there shall be a minimum setback of 100 feet from exterior perimeter property lines, except those directly abutting New Hampshire Route 102, or in the alternative, 50 feet, which shall include a twenty-foot dense vegetative buffer and a fence of a type designed to shield the abutting properties from light and noise. If the entire 50 feet is maintained as a dense vegetative buffer, a fence is not required.

Preserve sensitive wetlands, shore land and other water bodies that provide flood protection, augment stream flow during dry periods, absorb nutrients and contribute to the viability of the Town's groundwater.

Protect the wetlands and water bodies that are close to high-intensity development through restrictions such as limitations of certain land uses and buffering.

Protect wildlife habitat and maintain the ecological values referenced in NH RSA 483-A.

Limit development in areas where the natural features are not favorable for development.

Encourage those low-intensity uses that can be harmoniously and safely located in the wetland areas.

Preserve and enhance aesthetic values associated with our lakes, ponds, river systems and wetlands.

Encourage the preservation and/or restoration of Raymond's Shoreland Protection Area as a natural vegetated shoreland buffer to filter sediment and pollutants from runoff and thus help protect the Town's water quality.

Discourage the following activities in Raymond's Shoreland Protection Area: any alteration of stream paths; landscaping; mowing; dumping of litter or trash, storage of grass clippings, leaves or snow; use of fertilizer and/or pesticides.

Shoreland Protection Area: any area of land within 75 feet of the seasonal high-water mark of any river, brook, stream, pond or lake as shown on the Water Resource Management Plan. Also includes any area of land within 75 feet of the high-water mark of any river, brook, stream, pond, or lake having flowing or standing water for six months of the year not included in the Water Resource Management Plan. (03/2019 & 03/2024)

State-protected waters: The Exeter River, Lamprey River, Pawtuckaway River, Governor's Lake, Onway Lake, Norton Pond, Dead Pond (a/k/a On Lamprey River), and Lamprey River Pond (a/k/a Dam in Ruins) fall within the jurisdiction of the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (hereinafter "CSPA"), as amended from time to time; the CSPA requires that local permits for work within the protected shorelands be issued only when consistent with the policies of the statute. The above-listed waters shall lie within the Conservation District Shoreland Protection Area, but the more stringent standards of the CSPA shall control over any conflicting local standards. To the extent that the list of waters subject to jurisdiction under the CSPA is amended from time to time, then such amendment will apply with equal force to the provisions of this section. (03/2009)

Steep slope: any land deemed to be 25% or greater in slope for 100 continuous lineal feet according to the Rockingham County Soil Survey Map, most current edition, or any land 25% or greater in slope for 100 continuous lineal feet as determined by using the procedure described below in Subsection 4.9.4.2, Delineation of steep slope, and Subsection 4.9.4.4, Areas incorrectly delineated. (03/2000 & 03/2024)

Poorly drained and very poorly drained soils: those areas identified as such in the Rockingham County Soil Survey Map, most current edition. Additionally, all areas of federal or State of New Hampshire jurisdictional wetlands, not otherwise delineated as poorly or very poorly drained soils, shall be considered as very poorly drained soils for the purpose of this ordinance. (03/2024)

Wetland setback area: as defined in § 197-15.3, Subsection 15.3.2. (03/2024)

Delineation of wetlands. Location of a wetland boundary in a particular area must be determined by an on-site inspection. This data shall be prepared by a certified soil or wetland scientist using the following methodology: Chapters Env-WT 100 through 800 of the NH Code of Administrative Rules; Regional Field Indicators for Identifying Hydric Soils in New England, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (April 2004); Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, Technical Report Y-87-1, Environmental Laboratory, Dept. of the Army, 1987.

Delineation of steep slope. Except in the case where the Rockingham County Soil Survey, most current edition, confirmed the absence of steep slope, location of steep slope 25% or greater shall be determined through a topographical survey as prepared by a New Hampshire licensed professional.

Delineation of poorly and very poorly drained soils. The methodology to be used is described in the Site Specific Soil Mapping Standards for New Hampshire and Vermont, February 2011, prepared by the Society of Soil Scientists of Northern New England (SSSNNE) Special Publication No. 3, as may be superseded and amended. This document can be found at http://sssnne.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/nh-vt.pdf.

Areas incorrectly delineated. Where it is alleged that an area has been incorrectly delineated as a wetland, shoreland protection area or steep slope, or that an area not so designated meets the criteria for such designation, the Planning Board shall determine whether the regulations contained herein apply. In making such a determination, the Planning Board may rely on the technical expertise of a qualified soil or wetlands scientist or other professional, who shall conduct an on-site investigation of the area in question. The Planning Board shall retain the right pursuant to NH RSA 676:4, I(g) to assess the expense of this determination to an applicant.

The Planning Board may grant a special permit for specific uses identified as "SP" if the Board has made a finding of fact that the requested use is consistent with the purposes of the Conservation District and meets the specific criteria stated in Subsection 4.9.6.2 below.

In granting a special permit, the Planning Board shall ensure that the following standards have been met:

Special provisions. (03/2000)