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REGULAR MEETINGS
- 6:00 p.m.
- Second Tuesday of the Month
DUE TO COVID-19 CURRENT MEETINGS ARE VIRTUAL
The Deadline to file paperwork to appear on any Planning Board agenda is always the Tuesday prior to the meeting, no later than 4:30 p.m.
Agendas & Minutes
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CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
- Paula Caron, Chair
- Paul Fontaine, Jr., Vice Chair
- Alyne Butland
- Laura O’Kane
- Amanda Koeck
- Peter Capodagli
- Alex Lopez
PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- General planning efforts to improve the physical environment of the City
- Making recommendations to the City Council on proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
- Proposing zoning amendments
- Reviewing zoning amendments
- Reviewing plans and proposals under the Special Permit provisions of the Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 40A and 41 section 81A of the Massachusetts General Laws
ORGANIZATION
Per General Law Chapter 41 section 81A and Chapter 3 Article 1 section 3 of the City Code, the Planning Board consists of 7 volunteer residents. Each volunteer is appointed for a five year term.
Additionally per the Fitchburg Zoning Ordnance (PDF) the board has two associate members. Volunteers are appointed by the Mayor, and subject to confirmation by the City Council.
