[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
The membership and duties of the Personnel Advisory Board shall be as provided in §
C7-6 of the City Charter.
Pursuant to the provisions of RSA 673:2, there is hereby created
the City Planning Board, with the powers and duties specified in RSA
672 to 677 and this section.
A. Membership.
Pursuant to the provisions of RSA 673:2, I-a, and 673:6, the Planning
Board shall consist of nine regular members and three alternates,
as follows: the City Manager or designee, one administrative official
of the municipality, who shall be selected by the City Manager, and
a member of the City Council appointed by the City Council. All of
the foregoing regular members shall be ex officio members with voting
privileges. The remaining six regular members and the three alternate
members shall be appointed by the City Council. Planning Board members
may only serve on other municipal boards and commissions pursuant
to RSA 673:7.
B. Terms
of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years consistent
with the provisions of RSA 673:5, II. The terms for member appointments
shall be made to allow for subsequent appointments to occur on a staggered
basis. The ex officio Council member's term shall be the same as the
Council term. The administration official shall be appointed by the
City Manager. All other Board members' terms shall be for three years.
C. Chair.
The Planning Board shall elect a Chair and may create other officers
it deems necessary. The term shall be for one year. The Chair is eligible
for reelection. An ex officio member shall not serve as Chair.
D. Meetings.
The Planning Board shall hold at least one regular meeting per month.
The Chair shall designate an alternate if a member is absent or disqualified.
A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
E. Vacancy.
The City Council shall fill any vacancy for the unexpired term, with
the exception of a vacancy in the administration official position,
which shall be filled by the City Manager.
F. Removal
of members. In accordance with RSA 673:13, the City Council may remove
any member, or alternate, after a public hearing and a written finding
of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. The written
reasons shall be filed with the City Clerk.
G. Disqualification. All members shall comply with relevant sections of the City Code of Ethics (Chapter
21) concerning conflicts and disqualification rules pursuant to RSA 673:14.
H. Finances.
Any Planning Board expenses shall be paid in accordance with RSA 673:16.
I. Bylaws.
The Planning Board shall adopt rules of procedure for governing the
conduct of meetings.
J. Authority
and duties. The duties and authority of the Planning Board shall comply
with RSA 672 to 677 and this section.
(1) Pursuant
to the provisions of RSA 674:43, the Planning Board is hereby authorized
to require preliminary review of site plans and to review and approve
or disapprove site plans for the development or change or expansion
of use of tracts for nonresidential uses or for "multifamily dwelling
units," which are defined as any structures containing more than four
dwelling units, whether or not such development includes a subdivision
or resubdivision of the site.
(2) Pursuant
to the provisions of RSA 674:43, III, the Planning Board may delegate
its site review powers and duties in regard to minor site plans to
a committee of technically qualified administrators chosen by the
Planning Board from the Community Services Department, the Planning
Department, and other similar departments in the City of Dover. Should
the Planning Board elect to do so, the aforesaid committee of technically
qualified administrators may be delegated final authority to approve
or disapprove minor site plans.
[Added 1-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2022.12.14-014]
(3) Pursuant
to RSA 674:35, the Planning Board is authorized to require preliminary
review and approval of subdivisions, including the review and approval
of plats, the grading of streets and the installation of utility structures.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
The composition, functions and duties of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment shall be as provided by RSA 672 to 677 and the Code of
the City of Dover.
A. Membership. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall consist of five
members and three alternates appointed by the City Council, in a manner
prescribed by the Council, pursuant to RSA 673:3 and 673:5.
B. Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years
pursuant to RSA 673:6.
C. Chair. Pursuant to RSA 673:9, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall
elect a Chair and other officers if desired to serve one-year terms.
Said Chair and officers are eligible for reelection.
D. Meetings. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall adopt rules of procedures
for governing the conduct of meetings as set forth in RSA 676:1. The
rules shall also designate meeting times and the role of alternates
in place of members who are absent consistent with RSA 673:10 and
673:11. The schedule of meetings shall be held at the call of the
Chair and at such other times as the Board may determine. A majority
of the membership shall constitute a quorum.
E. Vacancy. The City Council shall appoint new members when a vacancy
occurs for the unexpired term in accordance with RSA 673:12.
F. Disqualification. All members shall comply with the relevant sections of the City Code of Ethics (Chapter
21) concerning conflicts and disqualification rules pursuant to RSA 673:14.
G. Removal of members. In accordance with RSA 673:13, the City Council
may remove any member, or alternate, after a public hearing and a
written finding of incompetency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in
office. The written reasons shall be filed with the City Clerk.
H. Finances. Any Zoning Board expenses shall be paid in accordance with
RSA 673:16.
I. Authority and duties. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have duties
and responsibilities pursuant to RSA 672 to 677. The members shall
also perform the duties of a Building Code Board of Appeals pursuant
to RSA 674:34.
[Amended 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.07.27 – 008]
A. Membership. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee shall consist of five
members and three alternates, appointed by the City Council. Additionally,
there shall also be an ex officio nonvoting member of the City Council
who shall be nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council
to serve for the duration of his/her Council term.
B. Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C. Authority and duties. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee shall perform
the following functions:
(1) Meet at least quarterly and more often as circumstances may require.
(2) Study, consider and recommend to the City Council and the City Manager,
or designee, general policies for provision of solid waste and recycling
programs and facilities.
(3) Serve to collect factual information and citizen/property owner input
as necessary to determine policy recommendations.
(4) Review the management and charges of the Bag and Tag Program annually
and periodically recommend to the City Council necessary revisions
to reflect the actual operation and cost.
[Added 10-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.09.13-146]
A. Membership.
The Graffiti Management Advisory Committee shall consist of the following
members, each of which shall be voting members:
(1) One
City Councilor recommended by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council;
(2) One
Arts Commission representative;
(3) One
Community Trail Advisory Committee representative;
(4) One
Recreation Advisory Committee representative;
(5) Police
Chief ex officio, or designee;
(6) Director
of Planning and Community Development ex officio, or designee;
(7) Community
Services Director ex officio, or designee;
(9) Two
alternate citizens at large, who may be seated and vote if and when
one of the five citizen members is unable to attend, and who otherwise
may attend and take part in discussions.
B. Terms of
members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C. Authority
and duties. The Graffiti Management Advisory Committee will meet regularly,
as determined by the members. The Graffiti Management Advisory Committee
shall:
(1) Work
with City staff to study, review, identify, and recommend one or more
possible solutions or ways to mitigate or address graffiti, to identify
areas where "street art" can be done, to improve security, and to
support ongoing enforcement;
(2) Make
recommendations to the City Council and City Manager concerning graffiti
and promotion of sanctioned street art;
(3) Coordinate
with City staff to organize community volunteer graffiti clean-up
events;
(4) The
Graffiti Management Advisory Committee shall be advisory only and
shall not have the authority to commit the City Council to any action
or position.
D. Rules. The
Graffiti Management Advisory Committee shall adopt and, as needed,
update operating rules, all subject to approval of the City Council.
[Added 4-9-2014 by Ord.
No. 2014.03.12-002; amended 2-25-2015 by Ord. No. 2015.02.11-006]
A. Membership. The Downtown Dover Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Advisory
Board shall consist of seven voting members, including one City Councilor,
two citizen representatives who do not own or occupy real property
within or adjacent to the Downtown Dover TIF District, and four citizen
representatives who are owners or occupants of real property within
or adjacent to the Downtown Dover TIF District, one of whom may be
recommended by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and one of whom
may be recommended by Dover Main Street. The City Manager (or designee)
shall be an ex officio nonvoting member. All members shall reside
in Dover.
B. Terms of members. The first three citizen representatives appointed
shall be appointed to terms of two years. The next three citizen representatives
appointed shall be appointed to terms of three years. Thereafter,
all members shall be appointed to terms of three years. The City Council
member will serve for his/her current Council term and shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The Board shall
sunset upon expiration of the Downtown Dover TIF District.
C. Authority and duties. The duties and functions of the Downtown Dover
TIF Advisory Board shall be in accordance with RSA 162-K:14 and as
defined herein. All actions of the Advisory Board shall be authorized
by resolutions of the Board passed on the affirmative votes of at
least 2/3 of the Board members present and voting.
(1) The Board shall advise the City Council and the District Administrator
on the recommended policies and actions for the administration and
operation of the Downtown Dover TIF District.
(2) The Board shall advise the City Council and the District Administrator
regarding the planning, construction and implementation of the Development
program and the operation and maintenance of the district after the
development program is completed.
(3) The Board shall review all community revitalization tax credit applications
and provide a recommendation to City Council and the District Administrator
on potential impacts to the administration and operation of the Downtown
Dover TIF District.
(4) The Board shall submit semiannual reports to the City Council.
[Added 2-25-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015.02.11-007]
A. Membership. The Waterfront Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Advisory Board
shall consist of five voting members, including one City Councilor,
one citizen representative who does not own or occupy real property
within or adjacent to the Waterfront TIF District, and three citizen
representatives who are property owners or occupants of real property
within or adjacent to the Waterfront TIF District, one of whom may
be recommended by the Dover Chamber of Commerce and one of whom may
be recommended by the Dover Business and Industrial Development Authority.
The City Manager (or designee) shall be an ex officio nonvoting member.
All members shall reside in Dover.
B. Terms of members. The first two citizen representatives appointed
shall be appointed to terms of two years. The next two citizen representatives
appointed shall be appointed to terms of three years. Thereafter,
all members shall be appointed to terms of three years. The City Council
member will serve for his/her current Council term and shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The Board shall
sunset upon expiration of the Waterfront TIF District.
C. Authority and duties. The duties and functions of the Waterfront
TIF Advisory Board shall be in accordance with RSA 162-K:14 and as
defined herein. All actions of the Waterfront TIF Advisory Board shall
be authorized by resolutions of the Board passed on the affirmative
votes of at least 2/3 of the Board members present and voting.
(1) The Board shall advise the City Council and the District Administrator
on the recommended policies and actions for the administration and
operation of the Waterfront TIF District.
(2) The Board shall advise the City Council and the District Administrator
regarding the planning, construction and implementation of the development
program and the operation and maintenance of the district after the
development program is completed.
(3) The Board shall submit quarterly reports to the City Council.
[Added 10-28-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015.10.14-021; amended 6-8-2016 by Ord. No. 2016.05.25-008]
A. Membership. The Heritage Commission shall consist of seven voting
members, including one City Councilor; one citizen recommended by
the Woodman Institute Museum, and five citizens, one of whom may be
a Planning Board member and one of whom may be a Downtown Dover Tax
Increment Finance Advisory Board member. A representative from the
library, appointed by the City Manager, shall be an ex-officio non-voting
member. A staff liaison shall be appointed by the City Manager.
[Amended 5-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.26-006]
B. Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
The City Council member shall serve for his/her current Council term
and shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.
Original appointments may be staggered so that all Commissioner's
terms do not expire at the same time.
[Amended 5-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.26-006]
C. Authority and duties. The Heritage Commission shall have the capacity
to oversee the following duties and functions consistent with RSA
674:
[Amended 5-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.26-006]
(1) Survey and inventory all cultural and historic resources, in order
to plan for preservation and include valuation.
(2) Conduct research and publish findings to inform the City Council
and City Manager.
(3) Assist the Planning Board, as requested, in the development and review
of those sections of the Master Plan which address cultural and historic
resources.
(4) Advise, upon request, local agencies and other local boards in their
review of requests on matters affecting or potentially affecting cultural
and historic resources, including advising the City Council on the
historic value of potentially replaced qualifying structures pursuant
to RSA 79-E:4.
(5) Coordinate activities with appropriate service organizations and
nonprofit groups, at the discretion of the City Council.
D. Appropriations. Any appropriations established by the City Council
for use by the Heritage Commission shall be held in a Heritage Commission
fund and disbursed in accordance with RSA 674:44-b, subject to the
requirements of the City's purchasing procedures and accounting requirements
as administered by the City Manager.
[Added 8-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-.08.12-010]
The membership and duties of the Licensing Board shall be as provided in Chapter
97, Licensing, of the Code of the City of Dover.
[Added 8-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-.08.12-010]
The membership and duties of the Ethics Commission shall be as provided in §
C11-5 of the City Charter and Chapter
21, Ethics, Code of, of the Code of the City of Dover.
[Added 2-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.02.08-002]
A. Membership.
The Committee for Racial Equity and Inclusion shall consist of up
to nine regular members and two alternate members. The appointed members
shall include one City Councilor ex officio and one Dover School Board
Member ex officio, and efforts shall be made to ensure diversity in
the perspectives, experience, and/or expertise of appointed members.
Exceptions to the Dover residency requirement may be made if recommended
by the City Council's appointments committee and approved by the City
Council.
B. Terms of
Members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years. Subsequent
appointees shall be appointed to three-year terms or less, if necessary
to achieve membership with staggered terms.
C. Authority
and duties. The Committee for Racial Equity and Inclusion shall be
only advisory in nature and shall not have authority to bind or commit
the City or the City Council to any action or position. The Committee
for Racial Equity and Inclusion shall perform the following functions:
(1) Study
and make recommendations to the City Council and City Manager concerning
the elimination of systemic racism and promotion of inclusion in municipal
operations.
(2) Work
with the City Manager to gather necessary information on municipal
operations, and will coordinate as necessary with Boards and Commissions
and the Dover Schools Racial Equity Vision Keepers Committee.
(3) Review
data, hold listening sessions, and make recommendations to the City
Council and City Manager, outlining action items on steps to be taken
to work to eliminate systemic racism in municipal operations, including
boards and commissions.