Welcome to the Town of Bolton, Massachusetts
Bylaws & Rules and Regulations, and Applications & Fees
In the area below you will find a brief description of each topic, associated rules & regulations and the application form. If you have any additional questions please click here to contact the Town Planner.  

To obtain the Filing Fees associated with activities listed below Click Here

Backland Lot
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 Driveway
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Limited Business and Business Application
Limited Business and Business are subject to Special Permit issued by the Planning Board
 
Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Revised and adopted by the Bolton Planning Board December 11, 1991 and amended July 24, 1996.
Town of Bolton Bylaws
2008 Administrative and Zoning Bylaws
 
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.
 

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