Portsmouth shifts parking regulations for housing developments

By: Jeff McMenemy

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 713

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

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PORTSMOUTH — The City Council recently voted to make a major change in how the city’s off-street parking regulations are administered in connection with housing projects.

The council voted unanimously to pass the third and final reading to “remove most parking regulations from the zoning ordinance because they are more appropriately administered through site plan review regulations,” according to City Manager Karen Conard.

The change will affect developers who propose housing in the city.

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