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1. How do I schedule a Pre-Construction Meeting?

Please contact the Office of Planning & Development with some suggested dates and time of day for your pre-construction meeting. We will co-ordinate with the appropriate Town Departments, town third party inspectors and other utility companies that have interest in the development. Once a date and time is set we will contact you so that you can co-ordinate with your contractors and subcontractors. Pre-Construction meetings are held at Town Hall.

2. When is the deadline for submitting an application to the Planning Office for Planning Board or Staff Review Committee consideration?

The initial submission of a site or subdivision application is strictly required to be provided to the Planning Office no later than 4 PM on the dates specified within the submission deadline calendar provided on this website here and posted in Town Hall. A good rule of thumb is no later than 4 PM, 10 business days before a desired scheduled meeting.

3. Who sends abutter notices?

The Office of Planning & Development is happy to mail notices to abutters on your behalf as this can provide some savings in postage costs for the applicant and ensures that the most up to date mailing addresses and all applicable abutters are notified of your proposed development. If you wish to prepare your own notices, we recommend you contact the Planning Office so we can assist you in preparing an accurate abutter mailing list. 

4. How many plan copies are needed?

• Copies of the site plan or subdivision plan for Planning Board applications to be provided in 1 of the following ways:

 3 plans measuring 24" by 36 inches plus 9 plans measuring 11" by 17 inches; or

 12 plans measuring 24" by 36 inches.  Please have plans pre-folded.

• Copies of the site plan for Staff Review Committee applications in 1 of the following ways:

 3 plans measuring 24" by 26 inches plus 5 plans measuring 11" by 17 inches; or

 8 plans measuring 24" by 36 inches. Please have plans pre-folded. 

5. What is a Reviewing Authority?

For applications seeking approval to operate a business the Town requires the business obtain site plan approval. The site plan is reviewed by the proper Reviewing Authority.  The Reviewing Authority for site plan approvals could be (1) the Code Enforcement Officer and Town Planner, the (2) Staff Review Committee, or the (3) Planning Board.  The Reviewing Authority Chart  defines which applications go before which Reviewing Authority.

For applications seeking subdivision approval for dwelling units and lots, the Town requires the subdivision obtain subdivision approval by the Planning Board.