7.21.2026 Board of Adjustment

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Board of Adjustment held a meeting on July 21, 2026, primarily addressing zoning and variance applications. Several applications were postponed to the August 18th meeting due to a short board. The board accepted the withdrawal of an application from Lonza Biologics Incorporated regarding illuminated signage. The main procurement-related discussion involved a variance request by Jane M. Sha to construct a rear addition to her home at 555 Dennit Street, requiring relief to exceed the maximum allowed building coverage. The board approved the variance, noting that the addition would replace an existing garage, thereby reducing overall building coverage and allowing the homeowner to remain in her house with improved accessibility. The board also approved the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting with minor corrections. No contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed beyond the approval of the construction-related variance and demolition permit under review.