A permit is required for any work on your property if it has one or more of the following resources

• Wetlands
• Watercourses
• A stream protected the Waterway Protection Line Ordinance (WPLO)
• Aquifer zones

Generally permits fall into two categories of review:

• Permits that can be issued following Administrative Approval (AA) after review by staff
• Permits that require Conservation Commission approval

For an Administrative Approval Permit

To qualify for an AA permit you project must:

• Meet these setbacks from the wetlands (pdf)
• Not be within the limits of the Waterway Protection Line Ordinance (WPLO)

You will need the following handouts and forms to complete your AA application.

• Application for Administrative Approval
• Required Materials
• Fee Schedule

These forms are available in our office and may be downloaded here

For a Conservation Commission Review Permit

If your project does not qualify for an AA permit you must apply to the Conservation Commission and the Flood and Erosion Control Board.  The review by these boards will be held as a public hearing at a regularly scheduled meeting. 

You will need the following handouts and forms to complete your application for Conservation Commission review.

• Application Requirements
• Application
• Schedule A
• Schedule B
• Schedule C
• Schedule D
• Schedule E
• Fee schedule
• Commission meeting dates and deadlines for submission

These forms are available in our office and may be downloaded here