Planning Board Resources

Administration

  1. 1 Planning Board Rules and Regulations (9.16.24)
  2. Boxborough Sustainability Policy (4.22.24)
  3. Design Review Board Design Guidelines
  4. Mass AG Guidebook for Adopting Zoning Bylaws
  5. Open Meeting Law Regulations
  6. Planning Board Fee Schedule
  7. Rules Regarding Security

Citizen Planner Training Collaborative

  1. Adopting and Revising Rules and Regulations of Boards - Guidebook
  2. Adopting and Revising Rules and Regulations of Boards - PowerPoint
  3. Mitigation - How Much is Enough
  4. Recent Developments in Massachusetts Zoning Law
  5. Roles and Responsibilities of Planning and Zoning Boards - Part 2
  6. Roles and Responsibilities of Planning and Zoning Boards Presentation 5.12.20

Other Boxborough Plans

  1. Housing Production Plan 2015
  2. Open Space and Recreation Plan (2022-2027)
  3. UMASS Economic Development Plan Scope of Work

Bylaw & Supplementals

  1. Boxborough-Zoning-Bylaw-2025 with appendices (PDF)
  2. Earth Removal Bylaw (PDF)
  3. Earth Removal Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  4. Private and Common Driveway Guidelines (PDF)
  5. Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land
  6. Site Plan Approval Rules and Regulations
  7. Stone Walls Bylaw (PDF)
  8. Stormwater Management Regs

Additional Guides

  1. MAPC Climate Smart Zoning Permitting Chapter
  2. MAPC Mixed Use Zoning Guide
  3. MARPA Best Practices Model for Steamlined Local Permitting
  4. NEEP Green Zoning Guide

Massachusetts General Law (Web Links)

     - Chapter 40
     - Chapter 40A
     - Chapter 40B
     - Chapter 41
     - Chapter 44