The Planning/Permitting Group provides support to the various land use boards and commissions, while also assisting citizens and other members of the Community Development Department to understand land use regulations. The group is also involved in a number of small planning projects that address open space, historic preservation and development goals.
The primary responsibility of the Planning/Permitting Group is to support the various activities of the City's land use permitting bodies, including:
Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board
Conservation Commission
Prospect Hill Historic District Commission
Historical Commission
Lawrence Redevelopment Authority
Additionally, the Office of Planning is involved in the following activities and projects:
Technical Review Committee
Open Space Plan
Grant Writing
New/Revised City Ordinances
The Office of Planning also sells copies of the current zoning map and zoning ordinance book. The current prices are as follows:
Ordinance book: $20
Zoning map: $5
The Office of Planning accepts cashier's checks and money orders for the purchase of these items.
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