This chapter shall be cited as the "Code of the Town of Hudson, NH." It is hereinafter referred to as "this chapter."
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, by encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the Town and to:
A. 
Lessen congestion in streets.
B. 
Secure safety from fires, panic and other dangers.
C. 
Provide adequate light and air.
D. 
Prevent the overcrowding of land.
E. 
Avoid undue concentration of population.
F. 
Conserve property values.
G. 
Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, solid waste facilities, water, sewerage, schools, parks, child day-care and housing opportunities for all family types and income levels.
H. 
Assure the proper use of natural resources and other public requirements.
I. 
Preserve and enhance the quality of life.
J. 
Prevent the establishment of nuisances.
[Added 3-12-1996]
This chapter is adopted pursuant to authority granted by Title LXIV of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated and by New Hampshire RSA 674:16 through 674:21, inclusive.
This chapter was originally adopted March 10, 1942, by ballot at the Annual Town Meeting. This chapter replaces the Zoning Ordinance of record as of this date, in its entirety.