Below are links to Guidance and Resources created by the staff to help applicants to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals through the process.
Zoning Board Rules of Practice and Procedure (PDF)
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Regulations (PDF)
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan Application and Summary (PDF)
Site Plan Review Submission Checklist
Noticing Regulations and Guide
Fee Schedule (PDF)
Application Guidelines (PDF)
Accessory Structures (PDF)
Bicycle Parking and Guide (PDF)
Corner Visibility (PDF)
Defining a Half Story (PDF)
Driveway Flowchart (PDF)
Driveway Regulations (PDF)
Home Occupation or Home Office (PDF)
Mural Guidelines (PDF)
Parking Analysis Worksheet (PDF)
Sign Brochure (PDF)
Sign Permit Application (PDF)
Sign Regulations (PDF)
Swimming Pools (PDF)
Watertown Public Arts & Culture Kit (PDF)
Design Guidelines (coming soon)
Design Standards and Guidelines
Massachusetts General Law, c. 40A
MapGeo
Demo Delay Process (on the Historical Commission page)
Historic District Laws