Planning Division

Planning RoomThe Planning Department serves a variety of functions within the Town’s government. Its primary role is to provide technical and administrative support to the Planning Board by coordinating the submission and review of development applications. These applications consist of subdivisions, site plan approvals and Approval Not Required plans.

The Planning Department is also responsible for the updating of the Town’s Zoning Bylaws, Master Plan and Open Space Plan. These documents aid in shaping development in the Town in a manner consistent with the residents desires as well as best planning practices.

Additional Information

If you have questions about any of these items or general inquiries about planning or development in Auburn please Contact the Planning Department.

Site Plan Approval

  1. Site Plan Approval Application (PDF)
  2. Site Plan Approval Checklist (PDF)
  3. Site Plan Approval Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  4. Site Plan Approval Waiver (PDF)

Special Permit

  1. Special Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Special Permit Checklist (PDF)
  3. Special Permit Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  4. Special Permit Waiver (PDF)

Subdivision

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  1. Preliminary Definitive Subdivision Checklist (PDF)
  2. Subdivision Forms (PDF)
  3. Cross Section Map (PDF)
  4. Regulations (PDF)

Approval Not Required (ANR)

  1. ANR Checklist (PDF)
  2. ANR Form A (PDF)
  1. Planning Initiatives
  2. Master Plan

Planning Initiatives

  1. Open Space and Recreation Plan Auburn Massachusetts 2021 (PDF)
  2. 09-26-2018 Drury Square Presentation (PDF)
  3. 2016 Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Technical Assistance Grant Report - Drury Square (PDF)
  4. Chapter 61A Study (PDF)
  5. Housing Plan (PDF)
  6. Rail Study (PDF)