Development Forms & Guidelines
Looking to open a business, construct a new building, make an addition, or perform another type of land use? Let us help you make it happen. To get you started, we've created the informational guides to the right to give you some understanding as to the permits and licenses that may be required.
If you'd like to discuss your idea further, we're here to help. Contact the Office of Community Development to schedule an appointment.
Conservation Commission | Historic District Commission | Planning Board | Zoning Board of Appeals
Below are various forms, applications and resource materials to help residents, property owners, and businesses in Swampscott with any land use or development work they would like to perform.
Conservation Commission
Request for Determination of Applicability
Resource | Description |
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Conservation Commission Guidelines | |
Legal Notice Template | Submit to local newspaper |
Legal Notice Template - remote meeting | Submit to local newspaper if meeting is remote |
MassDEP WPA Form 1 | Application (which includes fee transmittal form) |
Fees | See MassDEP WPA Form 1 |
Notice of Intent
Resource | Description |
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Conservation Commission Guidelines | |
Legal Notice Template | Submit to local newspaper |
Legal Notice Template - remote meeting | Submit to local newspaper if meeting is remote |
Abutter Notice | Mail to all abutter's within 100' of project site |
Affidavit of Mailing | Submit at public hearing |
MassDEP WPA Form 3 | Application (which includes fee transmittal form) |
MassDEP WPA Form 8A | Request for Certificate of Compliance |
Fees | See MassDEP WPA Form 3 |
Minor Modification Policy | Local process for minor modifications to existing OOCs |
Abbreviated Notice of Intent
Resource | Description |
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Conservation Commission Guidelines | |
Legal Notice Template | Submit to local newspaper |
Affidavit of Mailing | Submit at public hearing |
MassDEP WPA Form 4 | Application (which includes fee transmittal form) |
MassDEP WPA Form 8A | Request for Certificate of Compliance |
Fees | See MassDEP WPA Form 4 |
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
Resource | Description |
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Instructions & MassDEP WPA Form 4A | Procedure for an applicant to confirm the delineation of a Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW) |
Earth Removal
Resource | Description |
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Application | |
Report of Damage Form | |
Waiver of Pre-Blast Inspection Survey |
Historic District Commission
Local Historic District
Resource | Description |
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Application | |
Abutter Notice Template | Send to abutters within 100 feet of the property |
Abutter Notice Template - Remote Mtg | Send to abutters within 100 feet of the property |
Affidavit of Mailing | Submit at public hearing |
Design Guidelines | |
Rules & Regulations | |
Fees | None |
Planning Board
Humphrey Street Overlay District
Resource | Description |
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Design Review Application | Only for design review-only projects |
Humphrey Street Site Plan & Special Permit Application | Same as zoning special permit application |
Design Review Withdrawal Request |
Site Plan Review
Resource | Description |
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Application | |
Application Checklist & Confirmation Form | |
Comment Form | Used by Town departments and boards |
Withdrawal Request | |
Rules & Regulations | |
Fees | See the Rules & Regulations |
Smart Growth Districts
Resource | Description |
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Application | |
Design Guidelines | |
Fees | $1,000 application / $50 postage |
Subdivision of Land
Resource | Description |
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Form A - Application for Endorsement of Plan Believed Not to Require Approval | ANR application |
Form B - Application for Approval of Preliminary Plan | Preliminary plan application |
Form C - Application for Approval of Definitive Plan | Definitive plan application |
Form G - Performance Bond Agreement | Sample performance bond |
Form H - Covenant Agreement | Sample covenant |
Form J - Request for Certificate of Completion | Request upon completion of subdivision |
Form M - Petition for Insertion of Application for Acceptance in Warrant for Annual Town Meeting | Request to accept street as a public way |
Rules & Regulations | |
Fees | See Rules & Regulations |
Vinnin Square
Resource | Description |
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Vinnin Square Design Guidelines | For projects in the B4 Zoning District |
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Special Permits & Variances
Resource | Description |
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Application | |
Application Checklist | |
Site Plan Special Permit Rules & Regulations | |
Zoning Board of Appeals Rules & Regulations | |
Fees |