What we do
The Newbury Planning Board is responsible for:
 updating the town's Master Plan  holding Public Hearings and making recommendations on proposed Zoning or amendments  determining if a plan is exempt (ANR) from state subdivision control law  adopting sudivision rules and regulations  review and approval or disapproval of subdivision plans The Newbury Planning Board is not responsible for:
 enforcing zoning bylaws  administrative appeals (for example, regarding the Building Inspector's decisions)  granting variances  wetlands law and regulation permits and enforcement  Title V (septic system) permits and enforcement  business permits The adoption of Zoning bylaws or amendments must be done at town meeting by at least a 2/3 majority vote. The primary zoning enforcement officer is the Building Inspector and appeals and requests for variances are handled by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Wetlands regulation is the responsibility of the Conservation Commission and Title V regulation is the responsibility of the Health Agent and the Board of Health. Business permits are granted by the Selectmen.
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