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Portsmouth Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official City of Portsmouth zoning map, an interactive GIS map, and zoning code in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Use the map to find a property's zoning district, then look that district up in the zoning code to see what you can build.

About City of Portsmouth

Municipality:

Portsmouth

Municipality Type:

City

County:

Rockingham County

State:

New Hampshire

Map Type:

GIS

Portsmouth Zoning Map (GIS)

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Portsmouth Zoning Code

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How to read the Portsmouth zoning map

  1. Open the City of Portsmouth zoning map and type the address into its search box.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the Portsmouth zoning code to see the allowed uses, setbacks and height limits.

New to zoning? Read how to find a property on a zoning map, see what residential, commercial and industrial zoning allow, or estimate what you can build with the lot coverage calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

To find the zoning of your property in Portsmouth, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

Portsmouth is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. You can find zoning maps for other cities and towns in Rockingham County on the county page.

Portsmouth is a city. It is an incorporated city in New Hampshire, which means it has its own local government and can adopt its own zoning rules. Read more about the difference between a town and a city.

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ⓘ Note: For the most up-to-date zoning clarification, contact the municipality's planning department directly. We provide direct links to official maps and zoning code sources. These are the same references used by local staff.

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