Rules & Regulations, Applications and Fees
Meeting and Application Schedule
In the area below you will find a brief description of each topic, associated rules & regulations and the application form. Please contact the Town Planner with any questions at townplanner@townofbolton.com or 978-779-3308.
Town of Bolton Bylaws
Administrative and Zoning Bylaws
Administrative and Zoning Bylaws
Backland lots
Backland lots allow the creation of lots with reduced frontage (50 feet) with an increase in minimum acreage (4.5 acres). Backland lots are created by Special Permit issued from the Planning Board.
Backland lots allow the creation of lots with reduced frontage (50 feet) with an increase in minimum acreage (4.5 acres). Backland lots are created by Special Permit issued from the Planning Board.
Common driveways
Common driveways serve 3 to 5 houses and require higher design standards than single and shared driveways. Created by Special Permit issued from the Planning Board.
Common driveways serve 3 to 5 houses and require higher design standards than single and shared driveways. Created by Special Permit issued from the Planning Board.
Detached Accessory Apartments
Special Permit issued by the Planning Board.
Farmland and Open Space Planned Residential Development (FOSPRD) Application
FOSPRD lots allow reduced minimum lot sizes (1 acre) provided the applicant provides 33% of total land acreage as open space. Created by Special Permit issued from the Planning Board.
FOSPRD lots allow reduced minimum lot sizes (1 acre) provided the applicant provides 33% of total land acreage as open space. Created by Special Permit issued from the Planning Board.
Single and Shared Driveway Application
Issued jointly by the Building Inspector and the Planning Board. All single and shared driveway applications must be signed by the Planning Board, Building Inspector, and Conservation Commission. A driveway plan must be submitted with the application in order to be reviewed and signed.
Issued jointly by the Building Inspector and the Planning Board. All single and shared driveway applications must be signed by the Planning Board, Building Inspector, and Conservation Commission. A driveway plan must be submitted with the application in order to be reviewed and signed.
Kennel Special Permit
Limited Business, Business and Industrial Application
Limited Business, Business and Industrial uses are subject to Special Permit
Limited Business, Business and Industrial uses are subject to Special Permit
Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Revised and adopted by the Bolton Planning Board April 28, 2021
Revised and adopted by the Bolton Planning Board April 28, 2021
Wireless Communication Facilty
Application for Special Permit & Site Plan Review should be filed with the Board of Selectmen along with a $80.00 filing fee & $3,000 review fee.
Application for Special Permit & Site Plan Review should be filed with the Board of Selectmen along with a $80.00 filing fee & $3,000 review fee.
Design Review
- Rules & Reglations (Includes Application)
Barn, Stable and Carriage House Preservation
Detached barns, stables and carriage houses built before 1925 used for accessory apartments or home occupation subject to Special Permit issued from the Planning Board.
Detached barns, stables and carriage houses built before 1925 used for accessory apartments or home occupation subject to Special Permit issued from the Planning Board.
Marijuana Establishment Special Permit
- Rules & Regulations (Includes Application) *New