Section 483-A:7 Lakes Management and Protection Plans.
I. The lakes coordinator, in consultation with the advisory committee and with the cooperation and assistance of the office of energy and planning, shall develop detailed guidelines for coordinated lake management and shoreland protection plans together with recommendations for implementation. Upon acceptance of the guidelines by the advisory committee, the lakes coordinator and members of the advisory committee shall hold public hearings regarding the guidelines. At least one hearing shall be held in each counselor district.
II. The lakes coordinator and the office of energy and planning, with the help of appropriate council on resources and development agencies, shall provide technical assistance and, within the limits of legislative appropriations, award financial grants to regional planning commissions established under RSA 36:45-53 in support of lake management and shoreland protection planning. The commissioner, with the advice of the lakes coordinator and the advisory committee, shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to awarding financial grants under this paragraph.
III. The lakes coordinator and the office of energy and planning, in cooperation with regional planning agencies, and appropriate council on resources and development agencies, shall provide technical assistance and information in support of lake management and local shoreland planning efforts consistent with the guidelines established under RSA 483-A:7, I and compatible with the criteria established under RSA 483-A:5.
IV. Whenever more than one municipality borders a lake, all such municipalities shall be encouraged to cooperate in the development of a coordinated lake management and shoreland protection plan.
V. Lake and shoreland management plans developed pursuant to paragraphs I, II and III shall address, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Permitted recreational uses and activities.
(b) Permitted non-recreational uses and activities.
(c) Existing and future land uses.
(d) Protection of wetlands, wildlife, fish habitats, and other significant natural areas.
(e) Dams, bridges, and other water structures.
(f) Public access by foot and vehicle.
(g) Setbacks and other location requirements.
(h) Dredging, filling, mining and earth moving.
(i) Prohibited uses.
(j) Factors controlling water levels and flowage rights.
(k) Facilities appropriate to support approved lake uses.
(l) Water safety.
(m) Other factors affecting water quality.
Source. 1990, 118:2, eff. June 18, 1990. 2003, 319:9, eff. July 1, 2003. 2004, 257:44, eff. July 1, 2004.