Planning Board

Please note that our submission protocols have changed. All application materials should first be e-mailed to planning@worcesterma.gov for staff review to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to delivery of the original in hardcopy. 15 hardcopies are no longer required. Please contact our office prior to submission with questions.

The Planning Board's responsibilities include reviewing site plans, parking plans and subdivision plans; proposing and making recommendations regarding zoning ordinance changes; and supporting long-range planning initiatives.

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Meetings

Meet 1 - 2 times per month on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Please review the Meeting Schedule for meeting dates and application deadlines.

Date/Time of Next Meeting: Wednesday February 1st, 2023

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PB-2022-038 - 1075 PLEASANT STREET (PARKING PLAN)

PB-2022-063 - ARCTIC; HYGEIA; FRANKLIN (AMENDMENT TO DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN & 81G STREET OPENING)

PB-2022-064 - 1L & 1R HONEYSUCKLE ROAD (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

PB-2023-001 - 17 HERMON ST (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

PB-2023-002 - 35 PORTLAND STREET (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

PB-2023-003 - 135 BROOKS STREET (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

PB-2023-005 - 757 SALISBURY STREET - (SPECIAL PERMIT AMENDMENT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY)

PB-2023-006 - 5 SALEM SQUARE (AKA 109 FRANKLIN STREET) PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN

PB-2023-007 - 3 EATON PLACE (CITY SQUARE)-PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN

PB-2023-008 - 139 & 153 GREEN STREET (PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN)

PB-2023-009 - 157 OLEAN STREET (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

PB-2023-075-26-39 HERMON STREET ( AMENDMENT DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL PERMIT)

Applications

The Planning Board's policy regarding receipt of complete applications and procedures for receipt of revisions as well as postponements and continuations has recently changed. Please refer to our Application Review Policy or contact Planning Division staff for more information.

Please note that a digital copy of all applications, plans and materials must be submitted as a PDF file to planning@worcesterma.gov. Please refer to applicable instructions for additional details.

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Worcester, MA 01608

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