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 June 7th, 2023

LOT 2A AURORA STREET (FKA 2 AURORA STREET) (DEFINTIIVE SITE PLAN)

PB-2022-029 - 128 ALVARADO AVE (DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION AMENDMENT AND DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

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

PB-2023-017 - 25 ESKOW ROAD (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

PB-2023-022 - 3 ORIOL DRIVE - (DEFINTIVE SITE PLAN APPROVAL - EXTENSION OF TIME)

    PB-2023-023 - 149 PLANTATION AND 2 LAPIERRE STREET (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

    PB-2023-026 - BRANDT LANE (PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION)

    PB-2023-028 - 34 (AKA 34,36, & 38) BLACKSTONE RIVER RD. - (DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION MTOB AND DEFINITIVE SIE PLAN)

    PB-2023-030 - 143 BLITHEWOOD AVE (FRONTAGE SUBDIVISION)

    PB-2023-031 - 21 WESTWOOD DRIVE (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

    PB-2023-032 - 70 WEBSTER STREET (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

    PB-2023-036 - 393-397 SHREWSBURY STREET (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN & SPECIAL PERMIT)

      PB-2023-037 - 85 BOSTON AVENUE (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

      PB-2023-038 - 153 GREEN STREET (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)

      PB-2023-039 - BURNSIDE COURT EXTENSION - (PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION)

      PB-2023-040 - 21-23 CROWN STREET - (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN EXTENSION OF TIME)

      PB-2023-041 - 37 & 39 CHILMARK STREET - (DEFINITIVE FRONTAGE SUBDIVISION)

      PB-2023-042 - ARCTIC, HYGEIA, FRANKLIN (DSP AMEND - OFFICIAL MAP )

      PB-2023-044 - 500 SALISBURY STREET (PARKING PLAN AMENDMENT)

      ZA-2023-002 - 12 JACKSON STREET (ZONING MAP AMENDMENT)

      ZA-2023-003 - 104 ARMORY STREET - (ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - RG-5 EXT)

        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.

        New/Change Street Numbering - Change of Address Request • Apply Now!

        The Street Numbering - Change of Address Request process is to be used whenever a proposed new structure or sub address does not have an address. It can also be used if a change of address is needed. This could be for development on a vacant property, the addition of another structure to an existing property or the addition or reconfiguration of interior spaces.

        Application Requirements:

        • Recorded Plan with the Properties Requiring an Address Clearly Marked (If There is a Current Address)
        • Proposed Plot Plan (If No Current Address)
        • Proposed Building and Suite Layout (If Request Includes Unit Level Numbering)
        • Approved Subdivision Plan (If Parcel is Part of a Subdivision)
        • Approval Letter from Director of Engineering, and Recorded Easement (If Structure will be Serviced via Long Connection)
        • Approved Plan and Agreement with Associated Performance Security (If Structure will be Serviced by Extending Existing Sewer Main to Frontage of Property)

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        Contact Information

        Planning & Regulatory Services
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        455 Main Street
        Worcester, MA 01608

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