Planning Board

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Mission Statement: The Planning Board guides the Town of Wellesley in preserving and enhancing Wellesley's quality of life by fostering a diverse housing stock, multi-modal transportation options, valuable natural resources, resilient infrastructure, and a thriving local economy. The Planning Board achieves these goals through the creation and implementation of Zoning Bylaws, policies, long-term planning, and by promoting citizen participation in the planning process. 

The role of the Planning Board is to make short and long term decisions related to land use in the Town of Wellesley. The Planning Board seeks to realize the vision of Wellesley residents for their community through the judicious use of municipal planning and project review. As a result, the Planning Board is responsible for the maintenance and update of the Town's Zoning Bylaws and Zoning Map, divisions of land, and the review of large-scale projects with Town-wide impacts.

More information and materials on Planning Board applications currently under review can be found here. 

The Planning Board is currently seeking Wellesley Residents who are interested in serving as the Planning Board's Associate Member. If you are interested, please click this link for more information on the role and how to apply. 

Information on the R.I.O. Task Force Subcommittee can be found here.