PB Members Onboarding

Planning Board Member Onboarding 

Welcome

Congratulations on your election to the Littleton Planning Board and thank you for your service to the community! These materials establish and summarize the Board’s roles, responsibilities, and procedures to help you get oriented. 

Foundational Community Planning Documents

• Littleton Master Plan - 2017
• Littleton Common Revitalization Road Map - 2019
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan - 2023
• Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2025

Local Regulations

• Littleton Zoning Bylaw
• Planning Board Rules & Regulations
• Planning Board Meeting Guidelines
• Littleton Subdivision Bylaw

Local, Regional, & State Planning Partners

• Citizen Planner Training Collaborative
• MAPC – Metropolitan Area Planning Council, our Regional Planning Agency
• 495/MetroWest Partnership

Guides & Booklets

• Open Meeting Law Guide - 2025
• Boards & Commissions Guide Booklet - 2023
• Massachusetts Land Use Guide Book - 2021

Helpful Links

• MBTA Zoning Act
• ADU Zoning Act
• Browse/Search Mass. General Laws