Community Development

Location, Contact & Hours

City Hall, 4th Floor
3 Washington St.
Keene, NH 03431

P: (603)-352-5440
F: (603)-283-5654

8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

communitydevelopment@ci.keene.nh.us

Why Choose Keene?

Everything you need is here in Keene.  This ChooseKeene.com resource is provided for your redevelopment needs.  Learn about funding incentives, the development process, community profile...  Call Med if you have questions - (603) 757-1875, or email med@choosekeene.com.

Land Development Code - Building Better Together

On October 13, 2020, City staff submitted Ordinances O-2020-10 & O-2020-11 related to the establishment of the Land Development Code and changes to Downtown Zoning Districts to City Council to begin the adoption process. These Ordinances will be introduced for a first reading with City Council on October 15, 2020. For more info on these ordinances, and the schedule/process for adoption visit: www.keenebuildingbetter.com.  

Land Development Code Released on October 13, 2020 - Click here for full document; Click here for summary document

NOTE: 1st Public Workshop on O-2020-10 & O-2020-11 will be before Joint Committee on November 9, 2020 at 6:30 pm. Visit the Joint Committee webpage for agendas and more info. 

City Ordinances

City of Keene Building Regulations-Chapter 18

The City of Keene follows the State of NH adopted building codes

City Code of Ordinances

FEMA

The following link below will provide useful information on flood insurance, protecting your home from flood damage as well as how to find out if you're in the flood plain.