News

Regional Mixed Use District Zoning Amendment - Public Hearing - March 2, 2016, 6:00 at the High School Auditorium

Filippello Park Draft Plan & Meeting Notice - Community Meeting, October 6, 2015

Design Guidelines - Residential Design in Process (neighborhood meetings Oct 20,26, & 29 and town-wide forum Nov 12)

2015 Comprehensive Plan - Adopted June 23, 2015

Open Space and Recreation Plan - Adopted April 20, 2015

New Fee Schedule - effective September 30, 2013

The Department of Community Development and Planning (DCDP) was created by a vote of the Town Council in August 1982 providing a formal interrelationship with staff members. 

Mission Statement:

The Department of Community Development & Planning will perform short and long range planning for the community by using current methods to identify and implement community goals.  The Department will help to coordinate efforts of various boards and commissions to streamline processes and accomplish these goals.  The Department will also utilize the technical skills of department staff, exercise of appropriate regulatory control and the implementation of policies, program initiatives and services, which impact upon the community’s growth and development.  The Department will also continue to manage the premier function facility in the Town and thereby raise community awareness.

DCDP Divisions / Offices:

• Building
• Commander's Mansion
• Planning
• Plumbing Inspection
• Tree Warden
• Wiring / Electrical Inspection
• Zoning Enforcement 

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee 
• Conservation Commission 
• Historical Commission 
• Historic District Commission 
• Planning Board 
• Watertown Housing Partnership 
• Zoning Board of Appeals 

• Filippello Park Draft Preliminary Design - September 2015
• Current Planning - Petitions/Cases for Zoning Relief
• Recent Zoning Amendments
• Reasonable Accommodation  
• Design Guidelines and Standards - Adopted June 30, 2015
• Comprehensive Plan - Adopted June 23, 2015
• Open Space and Recreation Plan - Adopted April 20, 2015
• Watertown Housing Production Plan - Adopted January 2014
• Community Path 
• Coolidge Square Project 
• Economic Development Study - 2011
• Pleasant Street Corridor Study - 2008
• Riverfront Project
• Roadway Improvements