Planning Department

Overview

The Planning Department consists of a five-member appointed board and a Planning Director. Its goal is to balance social, environmental and economic interests to ensure an orderly and sustainable future for the Town.

The Planning Board is responsible for:

Reviewing development plans - Submitted to the Board by applicants who want to develop their land for residential, commercial, or other purposes. The procedures for reviewing and approving or disapproving such plans are spelled out in State laws (statutes) and local ordinances.
Guiding the process of making Zoning Amendments - Over time, local ordinances may no longer serve the vision of how Randolph wants to grow. Amending zoning ordinances is a detailed process conducted to make sure the public has sufficient opportunity to provide input. Final approval is voted on by the Town Council.
Establishing a Master Plan - Boards are responsible for the creation and updating of the town Master or Comprehensive plan. Having a Master Plan is helpful for designing zoning amendments, identifying open space priorities, achieving economic development goals, addressing housing and transportation issues and bringing all aspects of town government together under one coordinated plan.
Regulating the subdivision of land - The Board manages all requests to divide tracts of land into two or more lots ensuring compliance with the Subdivision Control Law (Mass. General Law) and the Subdivision Rules and Regulations of the Randolph.

Meetings

Typically the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. See the posted meeting schedule.
Meetings may be attended in person or via Zoom until further notice

Link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81987961210

Please email the Planning office or call them at 781-961-0936 with any questions regarding video connections, hearings and meeting schedules.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

View Historical Agendas and Minutes

Members

Staff Contacts

Michelle Tyler, Director
Jen Austrino, Clerk

Board Members

Alexandra Alexopoulos
Tony Plizga - Chairman
Lou Sahlu
Nereyda Santos-Pina
Pete Taveira

FAQs

I want to install signs for my business. Do I need a permit?

All signs (new, repaired or refaced) require a permit subject to the criteria specified in the zoning bylaws.

Application may be made online and must include color renderings for review and approval prior to installation.

Who plows, fixes potholes or makes repairs on a road?

If a road is a town-owned (public) road, the Department of Public Works (DPW) maintains and repairs the road as necessary.

If a road is a private road, the developer, residents or homeowner's association is responsible for maintenance and repairs.

What is the difference between a public road and a private road?

A public road (or town road) is a road that has been accepted by the Town (Town Meeting or Town Council) after going through the acceptance process established by state statute. The Town maintains public roads. A private road, not accepted by Town Meeting or Town Council, is owned either by the original developer, the residents on the road or a homeowner's association.

Is my property in a flood zone?

Floodplains include all special Flood Hazard Areas designated by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These hazard areas are identified on FEMA-approved Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). To determine if a property lies within one of these areas, residents and business owners can:

Go to Parcel/Property Maps
Select the magnifying glass and enter the property address or parcel ID
Select the map themes tab and select FEMA Flood Zones

Go to the online FEMA Map Service Center
Type in the property address and select "Search"

If you are still unsure whether or not the property lies within a floodplain, please email the Town's Engineer or email the Building Commissioner.

To request a change to your flood zone designation, a Letter of Map Change (LOMC) should be submitted to FEMA by one of the following methods:

Online LOMC Tool
Mail to:
LOMC Clearinghouse
3601 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22304-6426

For questions, contact FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) at 877-366-2627.

How do I get on the Planning Board agenda?

Filing deadlines for projects and applications are outlined on the Meeting Schedule on the Planning Board webpage. There may be circumstances that permit certain filings after the posted deadline. Please email the Town Planner to determine filing requirements and be placed on the agenda.

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