Keene is updating its zoning & permitting processes to create a simpler & more efficient experience for all.

The City’s land use regulations have helped us grow to where we are today, and we’re streamlining them to ensure that we can continue to benefit from new economic opportunities while maintaining Keene’s unique character.
Proposed Land Development Code Update (Oct 2020):
On October 13, 2020, City staff submitted to City Council Ordinances O-2020-10 & O-2020-11 proposing the establishment of a Land Development Code and proposing changes to the City's downtown Zoning Districts. For more info on these ordinances, and the schedule/process for adoption, click below.