NH SB564

Prohibits municipalities from limiting maximum road length if the proposed roadway complies with state fire code standards for safety, emergency vehicle access, and roadway design

Bans municipal caps on the number of housing lots allowed on dead-end roads or streets, provided lots meet current zoning restrictions

Requires municipalities to allow utilities (septic systems, wells, electric distribution, drainage structures) within designated open space or perimeter buffer areas of subdivisions, except in wetlands or protected shoreland areas

Preserves municipal authority to enforce health, safety, environmental, and building standards, and to conduct planning board and conservation commission reviews

Takes effect 60 days after passage; legislative findings cite New Hampshire's housing shortage and the goal of reducing development costs while maintaining safety and environmental protections