Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approves plats, and make recommendations to the Town Council on planned development, zoning district, map amendments, text amendments, and comprehensive plan updates.

Planning Commission functions

1. 1. prepare and revise periodically plans and programs for the development and redevelopment of its area as provided in this chapter; and
   2. prepare and recommend for adoption to the appropriate governing authority or authorities as a means for implementing the plans and programs in its area:
   3. zoning ordinances to include zoning district maps and appropriate revisions thereof, as provided in this chapter;
   4. regulations for the subdivision or development of land and appropriate revisions thereof, and to oversee the administration of the regulations that may be adopted as provided in this chapter;
   5. an official map and appropriate revision on it showing the exact location of existing or proposed public street, highway, and utility rights-of-way, and public building sites, together with regulations to control the erection of buildings or other structures or changes in land use within the rights-of-way, building sites, or open spaces within its political jurisdiction or a specified portion of it, as set forth in this chapter;
   6. a landscaping ordinance setting forth required planting, tree preservation, and other aesthetic considerations for land and structures;
   7. a capital improvements program setting forth projects required to implement plans which have been prepared and adopted, including an annual listing of priority projects for consideration by the governmental bodies responsible for implementation prior to preparation of their capital budget; and
   8. policies or procedures to facilitate implementation of planning elements.

Planning Commission Members
Joanne Hennessy, Chair
Eugene Babinec
John Connolly
Sandra Devine
Robert Martineau
Robert Ryan
Maribeth Schmersal
John Taylor, Planning Director

Meeting information
The Planning Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Meetings are subject to change.

Minutes and Agenda