Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning offices have moved to the Parker Building room 2A, located at 124 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA 02472. See the google map and get directions.
Current Planning
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Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Board
Application Materials
- Zoning Board Rules of Practice and Procedure (PDF)
- Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Regulations (PDF)
- Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan Application and Summary (PDF)
- Site Plan Review Submission Checklist
- Noticing Regulations and Guide
- Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Application Guidelines (PDF)
Zoning Ordinance & Map
Informational Handouts/Brochures
- Accessory Structures (PDF)
- Bicycle Parking and Guide (PDF)
- Corner Visibility (PDF)
- Defining a Half Story (PDF)
- Driveway Flowchart (PDF)
- Driveway Regulations (PDF)
- Home Occupation or Home Office (PDF)
- Mural Guidelines (PDF)
- Parking Analysis Worksheet (PDF)
- Sign Brochure (PDF)
- Sign Permit Application (PDF)
- Sign Regulations (PDF)
- Swimming Pools (PDF)
- Watertown Public Arts & Culture Kit (PDF)
Resources
Long Range Planning
- Community Path Project
- Comprehensive Plan 2015 (PDF)
- Comprehensive Plan 2023
- Design Guidelines Book (PDF)
- Design Guidelines Pocket Guide Poster (PDF)
- Economic Development Study
- Filippello Park Draft Preliminary Design (PDF)
- Open Space and Recreation Plan (PDF)
- Pleasant Street Corridor Study (PDF)
- Watertown Square Area Plan (2024)