Planning & ZBA Division

About the Planning & ZBA Division

The Planning & ZBA Division of the Office of Municipal Services is here to assist you in viewing records, submitting applications, obtaining information, or scheduling an appointment. All necessary forms are available at the office and the Town Clerk (Hearing application forms are in the Forms section below.)

Master Plan

A master plan is a comprehensive long range plan intended to guide growth and development of a community. A key intent of the document is to ensure decision-making considers both the long-term effects of an action and is consistent with an over-all vision created by the community. It provides a foundation that can help protect a community from reactionary actions. The Maynard Master Plan was adopted by the Planning Board, endorsed by the Select Board in 2020 and accepted by the voters at the Town Meeting of October 3, 2020. For more information on the Master Plan, visit our Master Plan webpage.

Hearing Dates and Deadlines

  1. Planning Board

    Meeting DateDeadline for Applications
    Jan. 10Dec. 13, 2022
    Jan. 24Dec. 27, 2022
    Feb. 14Jan. 17
    Feb. 28Jan 31
    March 14Feb. 14
    March 28Feb. 28
    April 11March 14
    April 25March 25
    May 9April 11
    May 23April 25
    June 13May 16
    June 27May 30
    July 11June 13
    July 25June 27
    Aug. 8July 11
    Aug. 22July 25
    Sept. 12Aug. 15
    Sept. 26Aug. 29
    Oct. 10Sept. 12
    Oct. 24Sept. 26
    Nov. 14Oct. 17
    Nov. 28Oct. 31
    Dec. 12Nov. 14
    Dec. 26Nov. 28

  1. Zoning Board of Appeals

    *These Zoning Board dates have been moved up a week due to holiday schedules.
    Meeting DateDeadline for Applications
    Jan. 23Dec. 26, 2022
    Feb. 27Jan. 30
    March 27Feb. 27
    April 24March 26
    May 22April 24
    June 26May 30
    July 24June 26
    Aug. 28July 31
    Sept. 25Aug. 28
    Oct. 23Sept. 25
    Nov. 27Oct. 30
    Dec. 18*Nov. 20

Applications & Fees

  1. Planning Board Sign Special Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Planning Board Site Plan Application (PDF)
  3. Planning Board Special Permit Application (PDF)
  1. Submitting Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals Applications (PDF)
  2. Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing Application and Fee Schedule (PDF)

Planning Board Subdivision Planning Forms

  1. Form A Application for Endorsement of Plan Believed Not to Require Approval (PDF)
  2. Form B Application for Approval of a Preliminary Plan (PDF)
  3. Form C Application for Approval of Definitive Plan (PDF)
  4. Form D Designers Certificate (PDF)
  5. Form E Certified List of Abutters (PDF)
  6. Form F Performance Bond Surety Company (PDF)
  1. Form G Performance Bond Secured by Deposit (PDF)
  2. Form H Performance Bond Secured by Bank Passbook (PDF)
  3. Form I Sample Covenant (PDF)
  4. Form J Release Form (PDF)
  5. Form K Conveyance of Easements and Utilities (PDF)

Resources

  1. 495/MetroWest Development Compact Plan (PDF)
  2. Acton-Maynard Powder Mill Road Corridor Plan (PDF)
  3. Chapter 40B Subsidized Housing Inventory (PDF)
  4. Downtown Overlay Zoning District Map (PDF)
  5. Guide to Historic Preservation in Maynard (PDF)
  6. Maynard Business Guide (PDF)
  1. Maynard Downtown Parking Analysis (PDF)
  2. Planning Board Landscape Regulations (PDF)
  3. Planning Board Regulations (PDF)
  4. Subdivision of Land - Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  5. Town of Maynard Zoning Map (PDF)
  6. Water Supply Protection District Map (PDF)