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| 37 Main Street Charlton, MA 01507 |
Phone: (508)
248-2237 Fax: (508) 248-2372 |
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| Office Hours: | Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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| Please note that to accomodate those who cannot come during regular office hours, most Planning Board information is available by phone, mail, fax, or email. You may also stop by during our Planning Board meetings, held in the evenings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Meetings: |
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month |
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| NOTICES: Rolling Lane: Atlas Mortgage Company has requested of the Charlton Planning Board another postponement of the continued public hearing for the ongoing Rolling Lane definitive subdivision plan application. The applicant has requested the Board to re-schedule the next session of the public hearing from May 7 instead to Wednesday evening, May 21, due to an ongoing review of the proposal by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Program for potential rare and/or endangered on-site species. As such, any interested parties should plan to attend the contunued Planning Board public hearing on May 21 as opposed to May 7. For further information, please feel free to contact Town Planner Alan Gordon at the Charlton Planning Board Office, 508-248-2237. Konover Development Information: Konover shopping center site plan application public hearing process Proposed Retail Center |
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If you would like to get on the Planning Board's agenda, please contact the Planning Board via phone or email by the Wednesday previous to a scheduled meeting. Certified copies of the Subdivisions Regulations may be purchased at the Planning Board office or the Town Clerk's Office. |
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Charlton Master Plan Update Website Master Plan Update Meeting Notice: TBA |
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Areas of Responsibility: The Planning Board is responsible for guiding and reviewing matters related to the physical growth and development of the Town of Charlton - being governed by Federal and State Statutes, local Zoning Bylaws, Subdivision Rules and Regulation. The Board also administers the Scenic Roads Act. The Master Plan is the primary guide for managing the towns growth. |
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Announcements: The Overlook Wins Smart Growth Award (includes aerial photos) Charlton Offers First-Time Homebuyer Program (or visit www.mhp.net) Charlton Open Space, Greenways & Trails Planning Project |
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Planning Board Forms and Information Available for Download (Acrobat .pdf): Permitting Guidebook Route 169 Corridor Planning Analysis completed by CMRPC. Town of Charlton's Community Development Plan (EO 418 Study) completed by CMRPC. This is an 4 mb file in Acrobat. Your patience is appreciated while it downloads. Charlton Master Plan (without maps) (Note: download time approx. 1 minute) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: 1. How can I obtain a copy of the Zoning Bylaws and/or Subdivision Regulations? Both the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Regulations may be downloaded
from this site as Acrobat (.pdf) files. Copies of the Zoning Bylaws and Subdivision Regulations are also available in the Planning Board Office for $10.00 per copy. If you would like a copy mailed to you, send a check for $13.00 (to cover postage) for each copy to the Charlton Planning Board, 37 Main Street, Charlton, MA 01507. Short sections of these documents may also be sent by fax, if requested. Copies of the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Regulations are also available in the Town Clerk's Office. 2. What are the required lot sizes, minimum yards (setbacks), frontage, and maximum height required for new construction? These requirements differ by zoning districts, as follows:
The maximum height of a primary structure in all districts is 36
feet. Please note that there are some exceptions to the table above. For example, different standards apply to multi-family developments, some development in Industrial districts and in areas with sewer in the R-SE district. Please contact the Planning Board Office for details. 3. What zoning district is my property located in? Copies of the zoning map are available for reference or purchase in the Planning Board Office and Town Clerk's Office. You may also call the Planning Board for information about your zoning district. 4. How long will review of my project take? The time period for review of a particular project depends on the nature of the project and the legal advertisement and notification requirements. Please contact the Planning Board office to discuss the specifics of your proposal and the estimated time line. Applications that are complete and comply with the requirements of the Zoning Bylaws and/or Subdivision Regulations will receive the fastest review. 5. What are the Planning Board's fees? Fees are as follows:
6. Which roads in Town are designated Scenic Roads? The following roads are Scenic Roads:
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Planning Board Members |
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| Department Head: Alan I. Gordon | (508) 248-2237 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| John P. McGrath, Chair William O. Hultgren, Vice Chair Cynthia Cooper, Clerk Keith Cloutier Patricia A. Tanona Patricia Gill, alternate member |
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