Updated 10/2/23
10/2/23 - Any revisions to a plan, surety, previously discussed and/or miscellaneous items must be submitted to the Planning Department seven days prior to the meeting.
4/4/23 - Please refer to the updated Schedule of Fees when completing an application.

SWANSEA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The first draft of the Comprehensive Plan is available for review. After many public input sessions and surveys, it is ready for public comment to ensure the goals and subsequent action items accurately capture the needs of the community. Please provide those comments to John P. Hansen Jr., AICP, Community Development Director by March 21st.

Staff Contacts

Name
John P. Hansen Jr., AICP, Community Development Director
Karen Lomas, Senior Clerk

Board Members

Name	Title	Year Term Ends
Scott N. Adams	Chairman	2028
Tim Cabral	Vice Chairman	2025
Jonathan Carreiro	Clerk	2026
Paul Waple		2027
Tracy Albernaz		2029

Hours of Operation:

As of July 5th, 2022, our new hours will be:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone:

508-674-5731 x6
Address:

Town Hall Annex

68 Stevens Rd

Swansea, MA 02777
United States

2/1/21 - NEW PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATIONS & FEES:
APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE TOWN CLERKS OFFICE AT 81 MAIN STREET TO BE DATE STAMPED AND THEN BROUGHT TO THE PLANNING OFFICE ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED FEES. PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ARRIVAL FOR THE ACCURATE FEE. ALSO, PLEASE SEND US ELECTRONIC PLANS/REPORTS ALONG WITH ONE HARD COPY OF THE PLAN.

APPLICATIONS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND FORM A's (APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED) SHOULD BE BROUGHT DIRECTLY TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 68 STEVENS ROAD. PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ARRIVAL FOR THE ACCURATE FEE. ALSO, PLEASE SEND US ELECTRONIC PLANS/REPORTS ALONG WITH ONE HARD COPY OF THE PLAN.

See map: Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the submission dates for posting items on the agenda?

What are the submission dates for posting items on the agenda?

7 days: Form A's (Approval not Required); surety, discussion items & other miscellaneous items
21 days: Site plans
30 days: Special permits; OSRD (Open Space Residential Design); Hammerhead applications and Subdivision applications

When are the Planning Board meetings held? The first and third Monday of the month

What is the location and time of the Planning Board Meetings? Police Headquarters, 1700 GAR Hwy at 6:30 pm

Minimum Lot Requirements

Frontage: Shall be 150 feet or more but not less than 150 ft

Minimum Lot Size (MLS): 30,000 sq ft/60,000 ft for the Aquifer District

If the frontage and MLS requirements are not met, the applicant must submit an application to the Zoning Board of Appeals found at the Town Clerk's office.