How long does the land use approval process take?
The timeline will depend entirely on the project and specifics of the application. An application that requires multiple land use approvals through different Boards will take additional time versus a simpler application that may only require one land use approval and one meeting. Typically the technical review process takes 6-8 weeks including time for the applicant to make revisions before submitting for Planning Board approval. If the application requires review by the Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment or Historic District Commission, additional time will be required to submit applications to those other land use boards and to receive those additional approvals. If staff finds the application incomplete, if a Board votes to continue an application or if consultants need more time for plan revisions, these will all increase the approval process timeline.