Regulations & Applications

All applications may be submitted in person or by mail to the Department of Planning & Community Development at Town Offices.

Zoning

Easton is divided into several zoning districts (residential, industrial, etc.), as reflected in the Zoning Map. The Zoning Bylaw is a legally binding Town policy that regulates use, density, dimensions and other features of development in Easton. The Map and Bylaw were most recently updated by residents at Town Meeting on May 16, 2011.

Easton Planning & Zoning Board

Application Fees & Consulting Costs
Downloadable Applications & Forms
Planning & Zoning Board Administrative Rules & Regulations
These include:
- Rules for Submission of Documents
- Site Plan Guidelines
- Rules and Regulations for the Issuance of Special Permits
Subdivision Rules & Regulations
Plan Approval Authority Rules & Regulations (Queset district only)
Affordable Housing Guidelines (Inclusionary Zoning)

Easton Conservation Commission

Downloadable Applications
Guide to Wetlands Regulations
- A summary of Easton wetlands regulations
Regulations for Use of Land Managed by the Conservation Commission
Easton Bylaw Chapter 227 (Wetlands Protection)
Easton Bylaw Chapter 503 (Wetlands Protection Regulations)

Easton Historical Commission

Massachusetts State Policies

Highway Access Permits - State information for any work within the right-of-way of State Numbered Routes
Chapter 40A: The Zoning Act
Chapter 40B: Comprehensive Permit Law (Note: Comprehensive permits are reviewed by Easton's Board of Appeals, not the Planning and Zoning Board). See also Easton's FAQ on Chapter 40B.
Chapter 40R: Smart Growth Zoning and Housing Production
Chapter 41, Section 81: Municipal Planning & Subdivision Legislation
Chapter 44B: The Community Preservation Act
Architectural Access Board Rules & Regulations

Massachusetts Environmental Policies