Zoning Enforcement

For General Zoning Information Contact the Planning Department at (603) 610-7216 or visit Planportsmouth.com

Zoning Enforcement Information

The responsibility of the Zoning Officer is to ensure compliance of the Zoning Ordinance while preserving the rights of all of the citizens; to treat all citizens with respect; to assist with any concerns you may have relating to the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Portsmouth.

The Zoning Enforcement Officer also administers the Portsmouth Housing Code, an ordinance which governs minimum standards for residential rental dwelling units and is routinely called upon to investigate alleged violations of the various building, housing and land use ordinances.