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Avon Planning Board
65 East Main St.
Avon, Ma 02322
Phone: 508-588-0414
Fax: 508-559-0209
planningboard@avonmass.org

Planning Board

Member     Term
Charles P. Marinelli April, 2014
Robert Pillarella April, 2015
Charles P. Comeau April, 2014
Matthew Curley April, 2012
Dolores Daigle April, 2013

Department Hours of Operation:
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, by appointment – starting at 7:00 PM

Description:
Purpose of the Planning Board: By-Laws are enacted for purposes which include, but are not intended to be limited to the following:

  • Lessen congestion in the streets
  • Conserve health
  • Secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other dangers
  • Provide adequate light and air
  • Prevent overcrowding of land
  • Avoid undue concentration of population
  • Encourage housing for persons in all income levels
  • Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, water supply, drainage, sewerage, schools, parks, open space and other public requirements
  • Conserve the value of lands and buildings, including the conservation of natural resources and prevention of blight and pollution of the environment
  • Encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the town, including consideration of the recommendations of the Master Plan adopted by the Planning Board
  • Preserve and increase amenities

Do I need to Meet with the Planning Board?

  • Residential- submission of project under:
    • Subdivision Control
    • Form A
    • ANR (Approval Not Required)
  • Site Plan Review, which requires a special permit in watershed protection district
    • Commercial, Business and Industrial
    • Site Plan Review is required for any and all construction or alterations of buildings, drainage, paving or improvement to nay lot.
  • Site plan review, which requires a special permit in the watershed protection district.

 

 
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Avon Town Hall | 65 East Main Street, Avon, MA 02322 | 508-588-0414  Fax: 508-559-0209