City Council Meeting - 5/11/26

The City Council meeting of Concord, NH, held on May 11, 2026, included extensive discussions on zoning ordinance amendments aimed at facilitating residential development, particularly duplexes and accessory dwelling units, while balancing neighborhood character preservation. Public testimony highlighted concerns about the impact of proposed zoning changes on historic neighborhoods, building sizes, and parking, leading to motions to refer some items back to planning staff for further review. The council also addressed fee adjustments for city facilities, with debates on resident versus non-resident rates. A significant agenda item was the approval of funding and project agreements for the construction of the Marramac River Greenway Trail, leveraging state grants and community donations. Additionally, the council considered amendments to notification procedures for zoning board hearings to align with state law, and discussed community event permit fees and police department social worker staffing. Several motions were passed, including referral of parking restriction proposals back to committee for more public input and approval of the greenway trail funding. The meeting concluded with councilor remarks on community events and acknowledgments of local volunteers and public safety personnel.