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Process, Applications, Fees, and Schedules
ALL Projects require the following:
- Appropriate Application Cover Letter
- Applications completed by the applicant and / or designee
- Two original paper copies of all forms / applications that require signature
- Appropriate Application Fee (projects will be considered incomplete until fee is paid)
- Number of Paper Plans: six half size paper plans (11 x 17)
- Application Documentation: two Paper Copies
- One electronic copy of all materials submitted
*Please email application items for a staff review before submitting hard copies using Planning Board email: PlanningBoard@framinghamma.gov
Forms / Applications
The Planning Board reviews projects pursuant to the Building Commissioner's determination, the Framingham Zoning By-Law, the Framingham General By-Laws, and the Master Land Use Plan. Below are the Forms / Applications for the various projects pursuant to the specific regulations. Please download and fill out the applicable applications for your project listed below - if you have any questions please contact the Planning Board Office.
BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING FORMS FILLED OUT FIRST SO YOU DON'T FORGET!
General Forms / Applications
- Appropriate Cover Letter for your application, Zoning By-Law Application Cover Letter or General By-Law Cover Letter.
- Form B: Building Commissioner's Determination (Filled out by the Building Commissioner)
- Abutter Request Form (Must be requested with the Assessor's Department)
Zoning By-Law Forms / Applications
- Form A: Zoning By-Law Application Cover Letter
- Form B: Building Commissioner's Determination
- Form D-1: Site Plan Review Permit (Major & Minor Applications)
- Form D-2: Limited Site Plan Review (Dover)
- Form D-3: Corporate Mixed-use Site Plan Review Permit
- Form D-4: Site Plan Review within the Central Business District
- Form E-1: Special Permit Only Application
- Form E-2: Special Permit for a Reduction in Off-Street Parking
- Form E-3: Special Permit for a Request for Dimensional Relief for Off-street Parking
- Form E-4: Land Disturbance & Stormwater Management
- Form E-5: Neighborhood Cluster Development
- Form E-6: Ag. Preservation & Open Space Cluster
- Form E-8: Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) - Giving Parcel
- Form F - Inclusionary Housing
- Form G: Request for Modification
- Form H: Request for an Extension of Time
General By-Law Forms / Applications
Subdivision Rules & Regulations Forms / Applications
Forms for projects filing for review pursuant to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations
- Form 1: Approval Not Required (ANR) Application - Clerk Receipt
- Form 2: Approval Not Required (ANR) Application
- Community Notice Sign for Approval Not Required (ANR) Projects
Preliminary Subdivision Plan Projects
- Form 3: Preliminary Subdivision Plan Application - Clerk Receipt
- Form 4: Preliminary Subdivision Plan Application
Definitive Subdivision Plan Projects
- Form 5: Definitive Subdivision Plan Application City Clerk Receipt
- Form 8: Minor Definitive Subdivision Plan Application
- Form 9: Major Definitive Subdivision Plan Application
- Designer Certificate
- Form 13 - Approval with Covenant Contract
- Form 14 - Release of Restrictions
- Form 15A - Performance Cash Bond Agreement
- Form 15B - Subdivision Performance Agreement
Fee Schedule
Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Framingham Planning Board, Article: 14 Regulations Governing Fees and Fees Schedules - all projects shall be required to submit the appropriate application fee prior to review by the Planning Board.
TIMELINE AND SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE
City of Framingham - 2026 Planning Board Meeting Dates and Deadlines
| Meeting Dates (Thursdays) | Items Requiring a Public Hearing* Application Deadline (Noon) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, October 16, 2025 | September 12, 2025 |
| Thursday, November 6, 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
| Thursday, November 20, 2025 | October 17, 2025 |
| Thursday, December 4, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| Thursday, December 18, 2025 | November 14, 2025 |
| Thursday, January 8, 2026 | December 5, 2025 |
| Thursday, January 22, 2026 | December 19, 2025 |
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | January 2, 2026 |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 | January 16, 2026 |
| Thursday, March 5, 2026 | January 30, 2026 |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026 | February 13, 2026 |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | March 6, 2026 |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | March 20, 2026 |
| Thursday, May 7, 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
| Thursday, May 21, 2026 | April 17, 2026 |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Thursday, July 16, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
| Thursday, August 13, 2026 | July 10, 2026 |
| Thursday, September 3, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | August 14, 2026 |
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | August 28, 2026 |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | September 11, 2026 |
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | October 2, 2026 |
| Thursday, November 19, 2026 | October 16, 2026 |
| Thursday, December 3, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| Thursday, December 17, 2026 | November 13, 2026 |
All meetings are held using the most recent copy of Framingham Planning Board Rules & Regulations.
Meeting dates and locations are subject to change due to COVID-19 State Guidelines. The location of the meeting will be stated on the agenda of the meeting mentioned above.
Please confirm the date, location, and time prior to submitting an application or attending a meeting with Staff at PlanningBoard@framinghamma.gov
*Items Requiring a Public Hearing Include Special Permits (including Modifications and items following SPGA procedures), Site Plan Review, Definitive Subdivisions, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and cluster Developments