Planning Board

The Planning Board is responsible for developing and assuring compliance with the Town’s land use regulations. These include the Town’s Master Plan, Subdivision Regulations, Site Plan Review Regulations, and Excavation Regulations. The Board reviews all residential and commercial development proposals for conformance with the Town’s land use regulations. The Board also reviews Voluntary Lot Mergers, Boundary Line Adjustments, and Excavation Applications. The Planning Board strives to balance the rights of the individual property owner with the public interest to preserve the rural character of the Town, to protect the Town’s natural resources, to enhance public health, and safety and general welfare, while encouraging the appropriate and wise use of land within the community.

The Planning Board is comprised of six elected members, a representative from the Board of Selectmen, and five alternate members who are appointed by the Board. The Board meets once a month on the third Tuesday of the month at the Alton Town Hall, at 6:00 p.m. Applications must be received by the Planning Department no later than 4:00 p.m. on the scheduled new application deadline date available in the Planning Department, or online.

All application schedules and meeting times and dates are subject to change. Please contact the Planning Department for the most current information.

Information regarding the application process, application materials, and copies of the Town’s land use regulations may be obtained from the Planning Department, located on the first floor of the Alton Town Hall, or you may call 603-875-2162.