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At the May 28 ZBA meeting, the Board granted a special exception for a chicken coop on a small 0.2-acre lot, allowing it to sit within a 15-foot setback. The decision comes despite concerns regarding odor, noise, and waste... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/hollis/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-05-28/ #MeetingWatch #HollisNH
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Highlighting the conditional nature of the approval and the involvement of the HDC.
Hollis ZBA Update: The Board approved a setback violation for a new chicken coop on May 28. To address potential historic district concerns, the approval is conditional: the applicant must also get approval from the Historic... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/hollis/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-05-28/ #MeetingWatch #HollisNH
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Highlighting the tension between community concerns and board decisions.
When neighbors raise concerns about waste management and noise, the Hollis ZBA's role is to weigh those impacts against zoning rules. On May 28, the Board approved a setback exception for a chicken coop on a small lot, despite... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/hollis/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-05-28/ #MeetingWatch #HollisNH
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On May 28, the Hollis Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) approved a request that bypasses standard setback rules. Here is what happened regarding the proposed chicken coop installation on a small residential lot. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #HollisNH
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The applicant requested a special exception to place a 5'x7' chicken coop and run within a 15-foot setback. The lot in question is only 0.2 acres, making yard space and setbacks a significant issue for the immediate neighbors.
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During the meeting, residents and board members raised concerns about waste management, noise, and odor. The Board ultimately approved the exception, but with a catch: the project must still undergo review by the Historic District Commission (HDC).
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While the ZBA moved forward, the decision highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing individual property requests with the quality of life and setbacks expected in our residential neighborhoods. #HollisNH #LocalGovernment https://meetingwatch.org/nh/hollis/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-05-28/
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At the May 28 meeting of the Hollis Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA), the Board approved a special exception that allows for a chicken coop to be placed within a 15-foot setback on a small 0.2-acre lot. During the discussion, concerns were raised regarding how a structure in such a tight space would impact neighbors, specifically regarding noise, odor, and the management of chicken waste. Because the property is located within a historic district, the Board added a specific condition to their approval: the applicant must also seek and receive approval from the Historic District Commission (HDC). Decisions involving setback violations on small lots can set precedents for how density and land use are managed in our residential neighborhoods. We will continue to monitor how these exceptions impact local property standards and neighbor relations. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/hollis/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-05-28/ #MeetingWatch #HollisNH