Planning Board

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The Planning Board Public Hearing for the ATM 2024 proposed Zoning Amendments was opened on Feb. 21, 2024, and was continued to Feb. 28, 2024, at 7:05pm, and continued again to Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 7:15pm. The Agenda with Zoom link will be posted on the Town website meeting calendar 48 hours in advance of the meeting

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The 2023-2028 Newbury Master Plan Update is complete! For more information and to read the final plan click here.

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The Planning Board is actively involved with all aspects of land use within the Town including regulation of the Subdivision Control Law and Newbury's Zoning Bylaw. The Board continuously reviews its Zoning Bylaw for improvements and amendments to meet the demands of the Town and its growth patterns.  

The Newbury Planning Board is responsible for:
•Updating the Town's Master Plan and other long-range planning documents
•Holding Public Hearings and making recommendations on proposed Zoning or amendments
•Determining if a plan is exempt (ANR) from State Subdivision Control Law
•Adopting Subdivision Rules and Regulations
•Review and Approval or Disapproval of Subdivision Plans
 
The Newbury Planning Board is not responsible for:
•Enforcing Zoning Bylaws (Zoning Enforcement Official)
•Administrative Appeals (for example, regarding the Building Inspector's decisions)
•Granting Variances
•Wetland Protection Act and regulation permits and enforcement
•Title V (septic system) permits and enforcement
•Business Licenses or 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 in Newbury is the Building Inspector. Appeals and requests for variances are handled by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Wetlands regulation is the responsibility of the Conservation Commission. Title V regulation is the responsibility of the Health Agent and the Board of Health. Business permits are granted by the Select Board.

NOTE: The version of the Newbury Bylaws, in whole or in part, which appear on this website may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Town of Newbury. The print version of the Bylaw/Code, together with any amendments adopted subsequent to the most recent update to the print version, remain the official version of the Bylaw/Code. Therefore, if discrepancies exist between the print and internet versions of the Bylaw/Code, the most recent version, together with any amendments, as maintained by the Town Clerk shall be considered legally enforceable. For the official version of the Newbury Bylaws, including both text and maps, please contact the Newbury Town Clerk. For general information regarding Building/Zoning information, please contact Inspectional Services, Building Department.

Staff Members

NameTitleEmailPhone

Martha Taylor

Planning Director/MVPC Commissioner

(978) 465-0862, ext. 312

Kristen Grubbs

Assistant Planner

(978) 465-0862, ext. 336

Board Members

NameTitleTerm ExpiresAdditional Appointments

Lawrence Murphy

Chair

May 11, 2027

Alternate MVPC Commissioner

Peter Paicos

Vice Chair

May 12, 2026

Woody Knight

Clerk

May 9, 2028

Planning Board Member of Conservation Commission

Scott Kinter

Member

May 14, 2024

Mary Stohn

Member

May 14, 2024

Stephen Mangion

Associate Member

June 30, 2024

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