Planning Division

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

Providing staff support to the Conservation Commission and Planning Board, Community Development Department and the Department of Public Works

Guides homeowners, engineers and developers through the land use approval process

Reviewing: Special Permits, Site Plan Reviews, and other development proposals

Researching and Drafting needed 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. Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance
  3. Planning Board Fee schedule (PDF)
  4. Zoning Map (PDF)
  5. Land Development Guide 2012 (PDF)
  6. Guidance for Non Medical Marijuana Facilities
  7. Complete Streets Executive Order
  8. Open Space and Recreation Plan Requirements (PDF)