Planning Division

The Planning Division coordinates land development review activities for the city by:

  • Providing staff support to the Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Community Development Department and the Department of Public Works
  • Providing guidance to homeowners, engineers and developers through the land use approval process
  • Reviewing Special Permits, Site Plans and other development proposals
  • Researching and drafting necessary zoning ordinance amendments

Forms

  1. FORM A - Application for Endorsement (PDF)
  2. FORM B - Application for Approval of Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PDF)
  3. FORM C - Application for Approval of a Definitive Subdivision Plan (PDF)
  4. Planning Board Special Permit Application
  5. Planning Board Site Plan Application

                                                                                                     Reference materials                  

  1. Fitchburg Planning Board Rules and Regulations for Special Permits and Site Plan Review (PDF)
  2. Planning Board Fee schedule (PDF)
  3. Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance
  4. Zoning Map (PDF)
  5. Guidance for Non Medical Marijuana Facilities
  6. Complete Streets Executive Order
  7. Open Space and Recreation Plan update 2014-2021
  8. Land Development Guide
  9. Development Assistance Guide