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Process, Applications, Fees, and Schedules
The Planning Board has worked hard to create a simple, transparent, and efficient project review process. The information provided on this page is intended to publicly share all the necessary documentation needed by an applicant prior to submitting a project for review to the Planning Board. If at any point questions arise please contact the Planning Board Office via email, phone, and / or by stopping into the office.
Projects require the following:
- Building Commissioners project review and determination (Form B)
- Application 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)
- Certified Abutters List from the Assessor's Office (except for Approval Not Required projects)
- Payment of Legal Advertisement (the Planning Board Office submits the Legal Advertisement to the local newspaper - the Applicant is required to pay for the Legal Advertisement)
- Number of Paper Plans: two Full Size Paper Plans and six Half Size Paper Plans (11 by 17)
- Application Documentation: two Paper Copies
- One electronic copy of all materials submitted
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.
General Forms / Applications
General By-Law Forms / Applications
Zoning By-Law Forms / Applications
- Form A: Zoning By-Law Application Cover Letter (PDF)
- Form E-1: Site Plan Review (Major & Minor Applications) (PDF)
- Form E-2: Limited Site Plan Review (Dover) (PDF)
- Form F: Central Business District Site Plan Review (PDF)
- Form G: Request for Modification (PDF)
- Form I: Special Permit (PDF)
- Form J: Special Permit Land Disturbance and Stormwater Management (PDF)
- Form M: Request for an Extension of Time (PDF)
- Form O: Transfer of Development Rights (Giving Parcel) (PDF)
Subdivision Rules & Regulations Forms / Applications
Forms for projects filing for review pursuant to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations
- Approval Not Required (ANR)
- Preliminary Subdivision Plan Projects
- Definitive Subdivision Plan Projects
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
The Planning Board meets on a weekly schedule - projects requiring Planning Board review or that are in the public hearing process may use the below timeline and schedule for reference.
| Meeting Dates (Thursdays unless noted)* | Application Submittal Deadline (Tuesdays unless noted) | Document Submittal Prior to Continued Public Hearing |
|---|---|---|
| February 22 | January 30 | February 20 |
| March 1 | February 6 | February 27 |
| March 8 | February 13 | March 6 |
| March 15 | February 20 | March 13 |
| March 29 | February 27 | March 27 |
| April 5 | March 6 | April 3 |
| April 12 | March 13 | April 10 |
| April 26 | April 3 | April 24 |
| May 3 | April 10 | May 1 |
| May 10 | April 17 | May 8 |
| May 17 | April 24 | May 15 |
| May 24 | May 1 | May 22 |
Information? Questions? Requests? Comments?
Please contact the Planning Board Office by emailing Amanda Loomis, calling us by phone at (508) 532-5450, or stop by during office hours.