Planning Board

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 By-law.  The Board continuously reviews its Zoning By-law for improvements and amendments to meet the demands of the Town and its growth patterns.  

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.

The Newbury Planning Board is not responsible for enforcing zoning bylaws, administrative appeals (for example, regarding the Zoning Enforcement Official's decisions), granting variances, DEP Wetlands Protection Act, Title V (septic system) permits and enforcement or 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.

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.  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.