Planning and Zoning

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Responsibilities

The Planning Department conducts all statutory planning and permitting functions in a timely manner and with unbiased professionalism, fosters community pride, a sense of place and understanding, and confidence about the future direction of the Town. It also advocates sustainable growth to improve the quality of human life and lessen the burdens on wildlife and natural resources.

The responsibilities of the Planning Department include:

  • Engaging in long-range planning for Acton
  • Enforcing the zoning and other Town bylaws
  • Planning and implementing alternative transportation facilities
  • Providing wide-ranging support to the Boards and Committees of Acton
  • Maintaining and further developing the Town's zoning bylaw and subdivision rules
  • Other community improvements and fulfilling various State and Federally required reporting and monitoring functions

The Planning Department conducts all statutory planning and permitting functions in a timely manner and with unbiased professionalism, fosters community pride, a sense of place and understanding, and confidence about the future direction of the Town. It also advocates sustainable growth to improve the quality of human life and lessen the burdens on wildlife and natural resources.

Board and Committee Meeting Schedules

Zoning Board of Appeals Planning Board
Tuesday, October 3rd Tuesday, October 17th
Tuesday, November 7th Tuesday, November 21st
Tuesday, December 5th Tuesday, December 19th 
Select Board                                     Community Preservation Committee
Monday, October 2nd Tuesday, October 10th (Canceled)
Monday, October 16th Tuesday, October 24th
Monday, November 6th Tuesday, November 14th (Canceled)
Monday, November 20th Tuesday, November 28th
Monday, December 4th Tuesday, December 12th
Monday, December 18th Tuesday, December 26th
Historic District Commission
Tuesday, October 10th
Tuesday, October 24th
Tuesday, November 14th
Tuesday, November 28th
Tuesday, December 12th
Tuesday, December 26th

Active Planning Projects

Kelley's Corner

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South Acton Vision and Action Plan

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Powder Mill Road

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