Responsibilities

Planning and Conservation 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
• Researching and Drafting needed zoning ordinance amendments
• Reviewing:
  
  • New Driveways on Scenic Roads
  • Property Splits
  • Special permits
  • Subdivisions and Site Plan Reviews

The Division also helps homeowners, engineers and developers through the land use approval process.