Planning Department Function
The Planning Department provides a wide range of services in an effort to achieve the goals of established planning documents and to improve the level of service provided to the community.
Services include:
1. Technical and administrative support to the Planning Board in the form of
residential,commercial and subdivision project review and approval procedures
as set forth under the Massachusetts General Laws and the Town of
Swampscott Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
2. Coordinating project review with other Town officials and agencies.
3. Assisting petitioners with Planning Board procedures and requirements.
4. Meeting with abutters and other interested parties to elucidate applicable
bylaws and regulations for projects proposed in their neighborhoods.
5. Acting as a liaison between the Planning Board, the public and other town
departments, boards and committees as needed.
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