What do I do? endstream endobj 91 0 obj <>/Metadata 3 0 R/Outlines 7 0 R/Pages 88 0 R/StructTreeRoot 9 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 110 0 R>> endobj 92 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 792 1008]/Parent 88 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 93 0 obj <>stream There may be multiple items on each TRC agenda beginning at different times. There is a requirement that a minimum four-foot-tall fence or wall surround the pool for safety of the property owner and general public. A: Accessory Structures are allowed in most zones, except the Central Business District. Q: What do I need to do to construct a retaining wall? This requires more time and effort before the Planning Board but often allows only one Planning Board meeting to get approval for most projects. YES. 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If you are renting a property, the landlord is required to have hardwired smoke detectors throughout the unit. You may now submit plans for site review and apply for building permits online at https://permits.dover.nh.gov. Fire Marshal Jason Osika josika@dover.de.us Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Brown mbrown@dover.de.us Deputy Fire Marshal Sean Christiansen schristiansen@dover.de.us Deputy Fire Marshal Phillip Lewis plewis@dover.de.us Past City of Dover Fire Marshals. The daily fire danger rating may also be obtained by calling the Division of Forests and Lands wildfire information line (toll free): 1-866-NH-FIRES (866-643-4737). Modular Buildings . The extra medical personnel need to have the firefighting apparatus available at all times in case another emergency occurs before they return to the station. The latest trail map can also be found here.. A: All lots in Dover are zoned either residential, non-residential, or mixed-use. A: While the state law allows the City of Dovers Planning Board to review and approve condominiums as a form of land use, Dover does not do this. Before conducting a residential open burn, a resident must notify their local county fire board. 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A: The Community Trail Advisory Committee (CTAC) typically meets six times a year on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room of City Hall. HOURS: A . These permits are either issued locally by the appointed forest fire wardens or are available online in many communities. Below you will find a list of all documents contained within the Planning Department pages. A: The waterfront development is overseen by the Cochecho Waterfront Development Advisory Committee (CWDAC), a committee of volunteers appointed by the Dover Housing Authority. The zoning ordinance is online at https://ecode360.com/32591412 and the zoning tables are a link within the ordinance. Emergency Phone: : 911. In Dover, Planning and Community Development is administered by the Planning Department. The City of Dover's land use regulations can be found in the following chapters of the City Code: Chapter 153, Site Review Regulations. For application deadlines and meeting schedules for each of the various land use boards and commissions, please click here.. A: The City Planner and/or Director of Planning are happy to meet with you to discuss the feasibility of a project before submitting for Technical Review Committee (TRC) or Planning Board approval. Q: Can I place an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on my property? You can find the application and regulations by clicking here.. A Category II or greater fire must be at least 50 . The official versions of the City Charter and City Code are maintained by the Office of the City Clerk. Fire. 09-23-2020 (prior version - for reference only), Amendments to the State Fire Code (Saf-FMO-300) rev. Additionally, the City of Dover website contains a webpage devoted to the CWDAC and their activities, which can be accessed by clicking here. 09-23-2020, Amendments to the State Fire Code (Saf-FMO-300) rev. This is a form of relief from the Zoning Ordinance and is provided by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which meets once a month on the third Thursday of the month. 21-P:14, 21-P:16 to 21-P:22, 21-P:25 to 21-P:33, Powers and Duties of Towns, 31:39, 31:39-b, 31:57 to 31:59, 31:105, Time For Holding Town Meetings And Warning Thereof, 39:1 to 39:14, Choice And Duties of Town Officers, 41:56, 41:57, Powers of City Councils, 47:1-a, 47:9, 47:17,47:170a, Agreements Between Government Units, 53-A:3, Persons and Property Liable To Taxation 72:22-a, Access to Public Records and Meetings, 91-A:1 to 91-A:8, New Hampshire Retirement System, 100-A:19, 100-A:36-e, 100-A:36-f, New Hampshire Length of Service Awards Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Personnel, 100-B:1 to 100-B:14, Firemens Retirement System, 102:1 to 102:27, Emergency Management Act, 107-C:1 to 107-C:16, Emergency Fire Assistance, 109:1 to 109:14, Department of Health and Human Services, 126-A:21, Oil Discharge or Spillage in Surface Water or Groundwater, 146-A:6, Nuisances; Toilets; Drains; Expectoration; Rubbish 08-25-2020 (prior version - for reference only), Amendments to the State Fire Code (Saf-FMO 300) rev. How much signage can I have? Call the Dover Police Department at 742-4646 and they can schedule an appointment with you to ensure your child's car seat is installed properly. Call 911 for all emergencies. RSA 227-L:17,VII. Category 1 (2 feet in diameter or less) Must have a non-combustable containment. A: Typically, no; however, if the fence exceeds 7 feet in height, then yes. A: To answer that question, we would need to review your property. This form should be displayed on your refrigerator for easy access by emergency personnel. No permit is required, although any new gas work requires a permit from Inspection Services located at the Liberty North End Station. Q: Does the City of Dover charge impact fees for new development? A: Information about the Dover Community Trail can be found on the Citys Community Trail website or Facebook page. Call the Dover Police Department at 742-4646 and they can schedule an appointment with you to ensure your child's car seat is installed properly. Mission Statement. North East Cutting Die was founded in 1962. Are there any other options? Q: I have an idea for a project. A: The Planning Department (and rest of City Hall offices) are open Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We welcome you to stop by our office on the First Floor of City Hall, call us at 603-516-6008, or email Dover-Planning@Dover.NH.Gov . New Hampshire Trusts. Users whose communities are enrolled establish a user profile on the website. Section 32 of the Code has the specific sign ordinance. For Information about Dover Fire and Rescue CPR classes and our AED programsplease contact us at 603-516-6150. A: Possibly, as it depends on the zone you are in. Q: Where can I find a Community Trail map? The Planning Board has adopted an impact fee schedule for various types of residential and commercial development that can be viewed by clicking here.. View online here. Q: What zoning district am I in, and what are the dimensional regulations and permitted uses in each zone? Q: How can I contact the Planning & Community Development Department? 109 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<4058A9D4434F9A4A949A483B2297973E>]/Index[90 42]/Info 89 0 R/Length 99/Prev 273643/Root 91 0 R/Size 132/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream There is a $50.00 fee. New Hampshire Length of Service Awards Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Personnel, 100-B:1 to 100-B:14 . For septic systems, the setback is increased to 75 feet. Join hundreds of volunteers, with help from the City of Dover's Community Services Department, to rake, prune, sweep, mulch, weed, paint, and plant multiple sites in the downtown area. . There is a nominal convenience fee assessed for the fire permit when obtained through the online system. Jack T. Roe 9/1/59-11/14/88. Sussex County. To provide the community with information, education, services and representation to improve the quality of life and to enhance their ability to survive from the devastation of fire, environmental, natural and manmade emergencies. See below for a list. Want to know more? 131 0 obj <>stream You must comply with the rules for outdoor burning when using one of the outdoor wood burning units . If your home was built before May of 1964, you can convert to a two-family dwelling by right. Saf-C 1100 Citation Authority Application. Q: Is there a setback or buffer from rivers, ponds or streams? TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 ARSON HOTLINE 1-800-400-3526. See the Zoning Ordinance for additional regulations. A: In many cases Customary Home Occupation are allowed in homes. L^_{A{)kH{@qy-T$/qd`$T5 o I A: Many applications for major subdivisions or site plans require both TRC and Conservation Commission review. Drawing Frame, The Cloth Manufacturing Process--2. Q: Is there a setback or buffer from wetlands? Q: Do I go to Conservation Commission or TRC first? The City of Dover Fire & Rescue service also offers a Life Alert Program. Q: Is there a fee for processing the application? These businesses require an annual permit be applied for, and the business must be compatible with residential abutters. During Fire Prevention Week and through the month of October, we host several hundred pre-school children at our Liberty North End Station. Subscribe to the City's weekly newsletter, Dover Download. 1-23-2020 (prior version - for reference only) Fireworks. Q: Where do I go for a Building or Demolition Permit? The City of Dover Fire & Rescue isa progressive municipal fire department that provides a wide variety of services by an outstanding and dedicated workforce. No leaves, grass, hay, stumps, building debris or any other materials are allowed to be burned. Dover property records show the metal-framed building, owned by R&R Bernstein Holding, LLC, was built in 1980 and was last valued at more than $1 million. Also, please be aware that while side and rear fences can be 8 feet tall, those in front of a house must be 4 feet tall or shorter within 10 feet of the right of way. To complete and submit sign applications, please visit the city's portal for permits, plans and licensing by clicking here. New Castle County. Definitely. Please contact the Zoning Administrator with a description of your proposal and the property address. A: Yes, the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 170-27) establishes a Conservation District that regulates development near tidal and freshwater water bodies. You will also have to pay an impact fee for the ADU (attach impact fee schedule). A: The City cant tell you what the best use of a lot is. If you own the property and wish to burn brush, stop by at any Dover fire station and we will be happy to assist you with a permit. A: In Dover, Planning Department staff works with applicants to provide the Planning Board with a complete, clean application or plan that has been carefully reviewed prior to presenting to the Planning Board. A: As a last resort you can apply for a variance. Swimming pools, much like accessory structures are allowed and have setbacks (10 feet in a residential zone). The property record will tell you the zone, additionally, you can turn on the Zoning theme on the general map and see the zoning for all parcels within the City of Dover. We hope to serve you in the best possible manner. Fire Prevention personnel use information obtained from the department's Fire Incident Reporting System to determine where fire problems are most serious, then work closely with businesses and schools to help them understand and take actions to improve fire and life safety. First, contact your landlord or property manager and request it be looked at immediately. Who can I meet with to discuss the feasibility? Therefore, fire prevention and public education is recognized as an essential component in Dover's overall fire suppression effort. All accessory structures need to maintain distance between any main building and any accessory building not structurally attached to such main building shall be no less than the height of the rear wall of the accessory building. Q: What are the meeting deadlines and meeting dates for the various land use boards and commissions? NH 03304. Additionally, the Bureau of Fire Prevention is charged with investigating all fires involving death or serious injury, all major fires or any fire where the officer in charge cannot determine the cause. The fire companies on the scene of a fire determine many fire causes. That is why a fire engine or ambulance can be seen parked outside one of Dover's businesses. If you need more assistance please feel free to email us with your property address. We have also included many links that will bring you to other helpful sites. When a company officer is unable to determine the exact cause, the investigation is turned over to the Bureau for investigation. Each district has a zoning table created for it. Obtaining a fire permit online is an option available for individuals in many communities. A: You can send an email or a letter to Planning Department staff and we will provide it to the Board, or you can call the Planning Department at (603) 516-6008 and leave a message.. Please contact Inspection Services at (603) 516-6038. Author: Miner, Douglas Created Date: 4/6/2023 11:15:23 AM 302-734-6040. Fire and Life Safety Rules Saf-C 6000 (current) These permits are either issued locally by the appointed forest fire wardens or are available online in many communities. View online here. The Attorney Generals office for the State of New Hampshire can guide you through the process of creating a condominium. Email E.Bassegio@dover.nh.gov to join the CTAC email distribution list, to learn about updates on the Community Trail, and get notices of the CTAC meetings to attend. A: The Planning Department (and rest of City Hall offices) are open Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We welcome you to stop by our office on the First Floor of City Hall, call us at 603-516-6008, or email Dover-Planning@Dover.NH.Gov.. Once you know the zone, you can review the zoning table created for it, which will indicate sign allowance. The zoning ordinance is online at https://ecode360.com/32591412, and the zoning tables are a link within the ordinance. Better safe than sorry! Burning is allowed from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. or while actively raining or if there is snow covering the ground. The property record will tell you the zone, additionally, you can turn on the Zoning theme on the general map and see the zoning for each lot within the City of Dover. The zoning tables are a link within the Zoning Ordinance. Or check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/DoverCommunityTrail. It will affect the placement of structures, but other than that, there are no real impacts. There are separate setbacks for these types of structures (generally 10 feet in a residential zone, with exceptions). As such, the Bureau works within these codes to provide reasonable fire and life safety solutions. For tidal water bodies, freshwater rivers and natural ponds, there is a 100-foot setback for most activities that change the surface configuration of the land, such as buildings, parking lots, fill, etc. Phone: : 603-223-3960. Contact Fire and Rescue; Emergency Management; . shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2.000 and/or up to one ( 1) year in jail. You can sign up for the waterfront newsletter at this link. Any development that is proposed within the Conservation District would require an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Failure to comply with all applicable rules and regulations may result in the fire . Want to know more? Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9pm (10pm Bar) Friday & Saturday: 4:00 PM - 9:30pm (11pm Bar) Book your Ember Wood Fired Grill reservation on Resy 90 0 obj <> endobj Subscribe to the City's weekly newsletter, Dover Download. You can find out your zone by visiting www.maps.dover.nh.gov and searching for your property. Additionally, you can turn on the Zoning theme on the general map and see the zoning for all lots in the City. Q: How can I contact the Planning & Community Development Department? 01-21-2021 (prior version - for reference only), Amendments to the State Fire Code (Saf-FMO-300) rev. A: The main impact would be that you have two front setbacks, as well as side and rear setbacks. Q: Are there size limitations for an Accessory Structure? Q: My lot is considered non-conforming, do the dimensional/use regulations change? The City of Dover's land use regulations can be found in the following chapters of the City Code: Chapter 153, Site Review Regulations. The National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code and Fire Prevention Code have been adopted as the City's authorizing ordinance in matters of fire and life safety. Agencies are following the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing and adjusting customer access to fire department facilities, which may temporarily impact local permit issuing procedures. A: Lots that were made non-conforming by way of a zoning change are considered legally non-conforming and may continue to exist. Safety Compliance Standard which explains specific orders relating to the resetting of fire alarms . We encourage permit applicants to utilize the online system, especially during this national emergency, to ensure compliance with the fire permit law while helping to protect the health and safety of the public and our first responders.. A date is established for the inspector to revisit the business, usually 30 days, to assure that all violations are corrected. The Bureau of Fire Prevention focuses on identifying fire and life safety hazards for correction through its fire inspection program. CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE #2011-06 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 46 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article I - In General, Section 46-5 - Open Burning, . The CTAC is continuously open to newcomers to attend meetings. All fires must be attended at all times by the permit holder. The department has worked to implement changes to the land use regulations, which are geared toward promoting smart growth. If you need more assistance, please feel free to call us at (603) 516-6008 or email us with your property address at n.kypfer@dover.nh.gov.. Our Land Use Analysis Master Plan Chapter will provide some guidance, and Planning Department staff are certainly happy to chat with you. Over 30% of fires that kill children are set by children playing with fire. Dover Fire & Rescue. In Dover, these are units subordinate to the main dwelling unit and may be located in the main structure or as part of a garage or carriage house. New Hampshire Department of Safety | 33 Hazen Drive | Concord, NH 03305. You will find links to past Planning Review newsletters below. Q: Im opening a business. A: In general, a property owner can remove trees located on their property without a permit except for the following exceptions: If the property is located within 100 feet of a river, pond or any tidal water body or within 50 feet of a stream or brook, there are limits to the number of trees that can be removed. In New Hampshire, fire permits are required for all outside burning when the ground is not covered with snow. This allows any changes to be made at the TRC level rather than needing to revisit the Conservation Commission. The online version listed below should not be relied upon as the most current official version, as updates and additions may take effect before the online version is updated.. View online here. There is a 50-foot setback to any stream, brook or other freshwater body.
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