Planning Division

The Planning Division sits within the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development.

Plans and Projects

Find below a list of adopted plans taking place in Somerville, broken out by neighborhood.

The SomerVision offers a Comprehensive Plan for the future of the city, focusing on the shared values of sustainability, diversity, opportunity, connectivity, and community.

View Active Projects

Davis Square Plan	Central Somerville Avenue
Davis Square 40B Project	Central Broadway Corridor
Assembly Square Zoning Rewrite	McGrath Blvd. Planning Study (Coming Soon)

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Zoning Map

View a City of Somerville zoning atlas.

Zoning Ordinances

Read the full zoning ordinances here.

Agendas, Minutes, and Decisions

Zoning Board of Appeals

The decision-making authority for all development that requires Site Plan Approval or a Special Permit in the Neighborhood Residence, Urban Residence, Commercial Industry, Commercial Business, and Tufts University zoning districts.

Planning Board

The decision-making authority for all development that requires Site Plan Approval or a Special Permit in all of the Mid-Rise, High-Rise, and Commercial Core zoning districts and more.

Historic Preservation Commission

Within OSPCD's Planning & Zoning Division is Historic Preservation. This function has two distinct work areas – Historic Preservation and Historic Events & Education.

Urban Design Commission

Design review of development proposals, provides advice and recommendations to the other Review Boards concerning how the design of proposed development will affect the quality of Somerville’s public realm.

Apply for all Permits and Licenses through CitizenServe

Contact Planning Division

Dan Bartman
Director of Planning Division

Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Phone:
(617) 625-6600 x2500

Email:
planning@somervillema.gov

Address:
TAB (2nd FL, Suites 211 Front Office / 204)
167 Holland St
Somerville, MA 02144
United States

Additional questions? Click to contact 311.

Programs & Initiatives

Zoning Information

Find links to key zoning information. If you have any questions on the interpretation of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance or the Somerville Zoning Atlas, please reach out to the Inspectional Service Department Zoning team.

SomerVision

The SomerVision offers a Comprehensive Plan for the future of the city, focusing on the shared values of sustainability, diversity, opportunity, connectivity, and community.

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