The Land Use Department's mission is to assist and support our community needs by providing information, enforcement and assistance related to the Town's Zoning Ordinance.  

The Land Use Department also provides support and guidance to the public and to the various Boards, Commissions and Committees for all types of Land Use Projects.

Land Use includes:

• Permitting and Enforcement - This area reviews and issues permits/certificates for projects. This department also enforces any violations of the permits/certificates issued and other types of enforcement issues. 
• Land Use Boards - This team assists the Boards with preparing applications, materials, agendas, minutes, and other duties, as needed, for the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: 
• Planning Board (PB)
• Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
• Historic District Commission (HDC)
• Conservation Commission (CC)
• Capital Improvements Program Committee (CIP)

For more information about the individual areas of the Land Use Department, please click on the sidebar list.