Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of seven elected members. No more than four may be members of the same political party. The term of office is four years.

In addition there are three alternate members appointed by a majority vote of the regular members within 90 days after each municipal election. The term of office of each alternate member is two years. No more than two maybe members of the same political party.

Beside the powers and duties conferred or imposed by law on Planning and Zoning Commissions, the Commission is required to update the Town Plan of Conservation and Development at least every 10 years, and determines the manner in which zoning regulations are enforced.

The Planning and Zoning Commission holds an average of two public hearings every month to review subdivision, special permit, and zoning amendment applications. Site plan applications are also reviewed at these meetings. The Commission usually meets two additional evenings per month to discuss planning issues.

 Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of five elected members, who are electors of the Town, no more than three may be members of the same political party. The term of office is four years.

In addition, there are three alternate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, no more than two may be members of the same political party. The term of office is four years.

The Zoning Board of Appeals has all the powers and duties conferred or imposed by law on Zoning Boards of Appeal.