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FEES

Planning Board Fees

REGULATIONS

Planning Board Rules & Regulations

HOLYOKE CODE OF ORDINANCES

Zoning Ordinance

SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FORMS

A Subdivision is the division of land into two or more lots.  See the City of Holyoke Subdivision Regulations for all rules and regulations regarding the creation of a subdivision within the City.

• ANR Application
• Preliminary Subdivision Application
• Definitive Subdivision Application
• More Than One Building per Lot for Dwelling Purposes
• Designer's Certificate 

SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION FORMS

Site Plan Review applies to any new construction of at least 5,000 sq. ft., multifamily developments, any development that will increase traffic by 700 vehicle trips per day, and any changes in use that will introduce significant alterations to the site.  See the City of Holyoke Zoning Ordinance for all requirements pertaining to Site Plan Review submittals.

• Site Plan Review Application
• Designer' Certificate
• Approximate Timeline
• Site Plan Review Department Contacts
• Zoning Ordinance Section 10 Site Plan Review
• Overview of the Process

SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS

The Planning Board has oversight over several Special Permits.  See the City of Holyoke Zoning Ordinance for all requirements for Special Permits that may be reviewed by the Planning Board.

• Special Permit Application
• Approximate Timeline 
• Materials for Submission
• Zoning Ordinance Section 4.6 Fences
• Zoning Ordinance Section 6.1.7 Reduction of Parking Requirements
• Zoning Ordinance Section 6.1.9 Common Driveway
• Zoning Ordinance Section 6.4.6 Signs

CHAPTER 43D EXPEDITED PERMITTING APPLICATION

All projects being permitted within the City's Expedited Permitting District that was established under MGL Chapter 43D shall be required to follow the following regulations and complete the form below:

• Holyoke Priority Development Site Map
• Sheet of Process
• Priority Development Site Application

SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT FORMS (CHAPTER 40R)

Projects within the City's Smart Growth Overlay District as illustrated on the Zoning Map are required to be reviewed prior to construction if the applicant wishes to take advantage of the regulations.  Projects under 13 units must submit to the Planning Department Staff a plan for review and any other required materials.  Projects of 13 or units must submit site plans for review by the Planning Board along with any other required materials. See Section 8.9 of the Zoning Ordinance.

• Smart Growth Application