9.15.2026 Board of Adjustment

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Board of Adjustment held a meeting on September 15, 2026, primarily addressing zoning variance requests and an administrative appeal related to property use. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of variances for a property at 0 Joffrey Avenue and 18 Barberry Lane to allow construction of a single-family home with specific conditions regarding driveway access easements and modifications subject to city departments' approval. The board voted 5-2 to approve these variances with conditions. Additionally, the board heard an administrative appeal concerning the classification of an art studio at 28 Blossom Street as an R2 non-transient sleeping unit. After extensive deliberation on zoning definitions and accessory use, the board denied the appeal 5-2, affirming the studio's status as an art studio rather than a dwelling unit. The meeting also included procedural motions to postpone other agenda items and approval of prior meeting minutes with corrections.