97 Epping Rd Exeter, NH 03833-1523

A. Heliports and airports shall only be permitted in the RU, C-2, C-3, H, PP, CT, CT-1 and I zones provided landing area site approval and registration is completed by the State Division of Aeronautics in accordance with NH RSA §424. B. Heliports and airports may be permitted only upon authorization by the Board of Adjustment by Special Exception provided the following requirements are met: 1. The heliport and/or airport must clearly be shown to be incidental to the principal use of the property; 2. The proposed use will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses and the growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located; 3. The traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon the streets and highways designed to carry the traffic in the area; 4. The use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare and convenience of the citizens of Exeter; 5. Due consideration has been given to the selection of the site and flight paths which are near or adjacent to large open areas or bodies of water so as to minimize public safety concerns; 6. That the applicant agrees as a condition of the Special Exception to obtain Planning Board approval Exeter Zoning Ordinance - Amended March 2026 6-14 of the site plan in addition to State Division of Aeronautics site approval and registration prior to applying for a building permit. The Board of Adjustment may require the applicant to obtain Planning Board approval of the site prior to scheduling a hearing on an application for a Special Exception. C. Permits for establishing and maintaining heliports and/or airports shall be issued to the owner or lessee of the heliport and/or airport by the Code Enforcement Officer after being granted a Special Exception by the Board of Adjustment. All requests shall be considered as non-residential and as such will be subject to the normal application and site plan review process. 6.15.4 General Regulations: A. It shall be unlawful to take-off or land a helicopter anywhere within the Town of Exeter except at a heliport and/or airport for which a permit has been issued by the Town of Exeter unless such take-off or landing is performed in conjunction with one of the following: 1. Special events such as an athletic contest, holiday celebration, parade or similar activity after reasonable advance notice has been given to the Exeter Police and Fire Departments and approval has been issued by the Board of Selectmen of their designated agent; 2. When necessary for law enforcement or other public safety purposes; 3.