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Process, Applications, Fees, and Schedules
ALL Projects require the following:
- Appropriate Application Cover Letter
- Applications completed by the applicant and / or designee
- Two original paper copies of all forms / applications that require signature
- Appropriate Application Fee (projects will be considered incomplete until fee is paid)
- Number of Paper Plans: six half size paper plans (11 x 17)
- Application Documentation: two Paper Copies
- One electronic copy of all materials submitted
*Please email application items for a staff review before submitting hard copies using Planning Board email: PlanningBoard@framinghamma.gov
Forms / Applications
The Planning Board reviews projects pursuant to the Building Commissioner's determination, the Framingham Zoning By-Law, the Framingham General By-Laws, and the Master Land Use Plan. Below are the Forms / Applications for the various projects pursuant to the specific regulations. Please download and fill out the applicable applications for your project listed below - if you have any questions please contact the Planning Board Office.
BEFORE starting YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE have THE FOLLOWING FORMS filled out FIRST SO YOU DON'T FORGET!
General Forms / Applications
- Appropriate Cover Letter for your application, Zoning By-Law Application Cover Letter or General By-Law Cover Letter.
- Form B: Building Commissioner's Determination (Filled out by the Building Commissioner)
- Abutter Request Form (Must be requested with the Assessor's Department)
Zoning By-Law Forms / Applications
- Form A: Zoning By-Law Application Cover Letter
- Form B: Building Commissioner's Determination
- Form D-1: Site Plan Review Permit (Major & Minor Applications)
- Form D-2: Limited Site Plan Review (Dover)
- Form D-3: Corporate Mixed-use Site Plan Review Permit
- Form D-4: Site Plan Review within the Central Business District
- Form E-1: Special Permit Only Application
- Form E-2: Special Permit for a Reduction in Off-Street Parking
- Form E-3: Special Permit for a Request for Dimensional Relief for Off-street Parking
- Form E-4: Land Disturbance & Stormwater Management
- Form E-5: Neighborhood Cluster Development
- Form E-6: Ag. Preservation & Open Space Cluster
- Form E-8: Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) - Giving Parcel
- Form F - Inclusionary Housing
- Form G: Request for Modification
- Form H: Request for an Extension of Time
General By-Law Forms / Applications
- Form I: General By-Law Application Cover Letter
- Form J: Public Way Access Permit (PWAP)
- Form K: Scenic Roadway Modification
Subdivision Rules & Regulations Forms / Applications
Forms for projects filing for review pursuant to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations
- Form 1: Approval Not Required (ANR) Application - Clerk Receipt
- Form 2: Approval Not Required (ANR) Application
- Community Notice Sign for Approval Not Required (ANR) Projects
Preliminary Subdivision Plan Projects
- Form 3: Preliminary Subdivision Plan Application - Clerk Receipt
- Form 4: Preliminary Subdivision Plan Application
Definitive Subdivision Plan Projects
- Form 5: Definitive Subdivision Plan Application City Clerk Receipt
- Form 8: Minor Definitive Subdivision Plan Application
- Form 9: Major Definitive Subdivision Plan Application
- Designer Certificate
- Form 13 - Approval with Covenant Contract
- Form 14 - Release of Restrictions
- Form 15A - Performance Cash Bond Agreement
- Form 15B - Subdivision Performance Agreement
Fee Schedule
Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Framingham Planning Board, Article: 14 Regulations Governing Fees and Fees Schedules - all projects shall be required to submit the appropriate application fee prior to review by the Planning Board.
TIMELINE AND SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE
City of Framingham - 2023 Planning Board Deadlines
Meeting Dates (Thursdays) | Items Requiring a Public Hearing* Application Deadline (Noon) |
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Thursday, January 5, 2023 | 12/9/2022 |
Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 12/23/2022 |
Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 1/6/2023 |
Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 1/20/2023 |
Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 2/3/2023 |
Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 2/17/2023 |
Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 3/17/2023 |
Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 3/31/2023 |
Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 4/7/2023 |
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 4/21/2023 |
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 5/5/2023 |
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 5/19/2023 |
Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 6/9/2023 |
Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 6/23/2023 |
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 7/7/2023 |
Thursday, August 17, 2023 | 7/21/2023 |
Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 8/11/2023 |
Thursday, September 21, 2023 | 8/25/2023 |
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 9/8/2023 |
Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 9/22/2023 |
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 10/6/2023 |
Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 10/20/2023 |
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 11/10/2023 |
Thursday, December 21, 2023 | 11/24/2023 |
All Meetings are held in accordance with the most recent copy of the Framingham Planning Board Rules & Regulations
Meeting dates and locations are subject to change due to COVID-19 State Guidelines. The location of the meeting will be stated on the agenda of the above-mentioned meeting.
Please confirm the date, location, and/or time prior to submitting an application or attending a meeting with Staff at PlanningBoard@framinghamma.gov
*Items Requiring a Public Hearing Include: Special Permits (including Modifications and items following SPGA procedures), Site Plan Review, Definitive Subdivisions, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, & Cluster Developments
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Mollie Febus
Community Outreach Coordinator
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Physical Address
150 Concord Street
Memorial Building, Room 121
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-532-5450
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MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
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