The purpose of this Part 2 is:
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To implement the Master Plan pursuant to RSA 674:2, by providing the best and most appropriate future development of the area under the jurisdiction of the Planning Board, to aid the Board in designing ordinances that result in preserving and enhancing the unique quality of life and culture of Nashua, and to achieve smart growth, sound planning, and wise resource protection.
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To accomplish the purposes described in RSA 674:17.
[Amended 2-26-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-07]
The words, terms and phrases used in Part 2 shall be as defined and described in Article XLII, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
[Amended 2-26-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-07]
In order to implement the Master Plan, the City of Nashua is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
Table 11-1
Zoning Districts
Full Name
Class
Short Name
Rural Residence
Base
R-40
A Suburban Residence
Base
R-30
B Suburban Residence
Base
R-18
C Suburban Residence
Base
R-9
A Urban Residence
Base
R-A
B Urban Residence
Base
R-B
C Urban Residence
Base
R-C
Local Business
Base
LB
General Business
Base
GB
Downtown 1
Base
D-1
Downtown 3
Base
D-3
Highway Business
Base
HB
Park Industrial
Base
PI
General Industrial
Base
GI
Airport Industrial
Base
AI
Airport Approach District
Overlay
A
Historic
Overlay
H
Mixed Use
Overlay
MU
Flexible Use
Overlay
FU
Water Supply Protection
Overlay
WSP
Four Hills Landfill Groundwater Management Zone
[Added 10-22-2013 by Ord. No. O-13-050]
Overlay
FHL-GMZ
Planned Residential Development
Overlay
PRD
Medical District
Special
MD
Higher Education District
Special
HE
Transit-Oriented Development
[Amended 10-27-2015 by Ord. No. O-15-064]
Overlay
TOD
A. 
The location and boundaries of the zoning districts are hereby established as shown on a map titled "Zoning Map of the City of Nashua, New Hampshire," dated November 9, 2005, and as amended, which is hereby declared to be a part of Part 2. The authenticity of the Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Administrative Officer under the following words: "This is an accurate representation of the Zoning Map adopted by the Board of Aldermen on November 9, 2005, and Ordinance No. O-04-19."
[Amended 2-26-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-07]
B. 
Any change in the location of boundaries of a zoning district hereafter made through amendments of this Part 2 shall be indicated by the alteration of the Zoning Map, and the map, as altered, is declared to be a part of Part 2.[1]
[Amended 2-26-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-07]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Table of Zoning Map Amendments at the end of this chapter.
C. 
The Zoning Map shall be drawn at a scale of one inch to 1,000 feet, with ink of stable material, and shall be located in the office of the Administrative Officer. Photographic reductions of this large-scale map may serve as copies of the map.
A. 
Generally. Where any uncertainty exists with respect to the boundary of any district as shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
(1) 
Where a boundary is indicated as being a street, alley, railroad or watercourse, river, canal, or other body of water, it shall be construed to be the center line or middle thereof, or where such boundary approximates a City boundary, then to the limits of the City boundary.
(2) 
Where a boundary is indicated as following approximately or parallel to a street, railroad or watercourse or other body of water, it shall be construed to be parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as shown on the Zoning Map. If no dimension is given, such distance shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the Zoning Map.
(3) 
Where a dimensioned boundary coincides, within 10 feet or less, with a lot line, the boundary shall be construed to be the lot line.
(4) 
Where a boundary is indicated as intersecting the center line of a street, railroad or watercourse or other body of water, and unless it is otherwise indicated, it shall be construed to intersect at right angles to such center line or in the case of a curved center line, to the tangent to the curve at the point of intersection.
(5) 
The abbreviation "PL" means property line as shown on the City Assessor's map as in effect on the effective date of this article.
(6) 
The abbreviation "CL" means "center line," and "CI" means "center of intersection."
B. 
Split-zoned properties. When a lot is transected by a zoning district boundary, the regulations of this Zoning Ordinance applicable to the larger part by area of such lot may, at the option of the owner, be deemed to govern the smaller part of the lot beyond. Uses permitted within the smaller part of the lot, and that are not permitted on the larger part of the lot, shall require a conditional use permit.
C. 
Special districts. The boundaries of a special district shall be established through an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as set forth in §§ 190-12B and 190-132, Zoning amendments.