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NAME

APPOINTED BY

TERM EXPIRES

Henry Faulkner

Elected

2010

Charles A. Ognibene

Elected

2008

Jane Remsen

Elected

2009

Mark Sarro

Elected

2011

Gregory Sullivan

Elected

2012

Sue Hall, Administrative Assistant

5 Springdale Avenue
P.O. Box 250
Dover, Ma 02030-0250

Telephone: (508) 785-0032 x238
Fax: (508) 785-8114
E-mail: Town Planner: TownPlanner@doverma.org
Administrative Assistant: planning@doverma.org

Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10a-3p, Wednesday 2p-4p

Meetings: Generally twice monthly; on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM.

  Zoning Bylaw Amendment- Article 10
  Open Space Preservation
  View the Amendment Here
  View the Executive Summary Here

NEW Master Plan (08/01/05)
Planning Board Online Forms

  • Administering subdivision regulations
  • Serving as the Special Permit Granting Authority for development proposals in the Business, Manufacturing and Medical-Professional
  • Districts (site plan review)
  • Administering Scenic Road regulations
  • Administering Personal Wireless Service Facilities bylaw (cell towers, etc.)
  • Amending and writing Zoning Bylaws
  • Writing and updating the Local Comprehensive Plan
  • Reviewing proposals for other Town boards and committees
  • Serving on Town Committees

What zoning district is my property located in?

There are three Residential zones (1/2-acre, 1-acre and 2-acre) as well as zones for Business, Manufacturing-Industrial, Medical-Professional, Official or Open Space, and Conservancy. Please consult the Town Zoning Map for your district.

What is the Perfect Square?

The "Perfect Square" refers to the requirement that a buildable lot be large enough to contain a perfect square in accordance with the dimensional requirements for the given zoning district. Furthermore, no lot shall be narrower than its minimum required frontage between the right-of way line (frontage) and the required perfect square. [As an example: in the R-2 District the perfect square must be 200 x 200 feet and have 200 feet of frontage.]

What is the filing fee for a Subdivision application, ANR, Special Permit, etc./How many copies of plans must be submitted?

Fees vary, as do the number of copies; call the Planning Board Office with specific questions.

What is the significance of a Scenic Road designation?

Any work planned within the right-of-way requires a Scenic Road hearing before the Planning Board. Typically, this applies to proposals to alter stone walls and remove trees of significant stature.