Zoning & Planning Boards

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is the Special Permit Granting Authority for certain projects as required under the Zoning Bylaw. The ZBA also hears appeals by parties aggrieved by a decision of the Code Enforcement Officer, and may issue Variances where the criteria set forth in the Zoning Bylaws have been met.

The Planning Board develops and adopts a Master Plan and official map for the Town Adopt subdivision rules & regulations for the Town, reviews preliminary and definitive subdivision plans. Draft and submit zoning amendments for consideration by the Town. Serves as a special permit granting authority for the Town; review of site plans, public way access permits, and scenic road modifications and acts as an adviser on other municipal land use regulations.