Planning
Planning Board Articles for Fall 2023 Town Meeting
- ATM November 2023 PB Article 9 Correct Technical Errors and Omissions
- Article 1 - Purpose and Authority - Redlined - 10.11.23
- Article 6 - Use Tables - Redlined - 10.11.23
- Article 7 - Overlay Districts - Redlined - 9.26.23
- Article 11 - Dimensional Regulations - Redlined - 9.26.23
- Article 14 - General Regulations - Redlined - 10.11.23
- ATM November 2023 PB Article 10 Relocate Accessory Apartments Bylaw
- 240-9.1 Accessory Apartments - Redlined - 3.14.23
Current Projects
Click the project links to find out more.
- Zoning Bylaw Recodification
- Emerald Properties Project @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Meetings
- 6:30 p.m.
- Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
- Town Hall Selectmen's Meeting Room
59 Town Hall Square
Falmouth, MA 02540
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Draft meeting minutes are available in the Planning Office by request.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes| View Videos of Meetings
Members
- Charlotte Harris, Chairman, Term expires 2024
- Patricia Kerfoot, Vice Chairman, Term expires 2025
- Paul Dreyer, Clerk / Secretary, Term expires 2025
- Jim Fox, Term expires 2026
- Robert Leary, Term expires May 2024
- John Druley, Term expires May 2026
- Pamela Harting-Barrat, Term expires May 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
The Planning Board studies and makes recommendations on the long-term growth of the Town while reviewing site plans and special permits under the zoning bylaw and subdivision plans under the Subdivision Control Law.
The Planning Department assists the Planning Board in the administration of its duties as well as assisting other town departments with land use responsibilities.
Planning Department FAQs
How does the Planning Department help the community? How does the Planning Board work? How can I get in touch with the Department? Answers to these questions, and more, can be found in the Department FAQ section - Click here to find out more.
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Planning Department
Physical Address
59 Town Hall Square
Town Hall
Falmouth, MA 02540
Phone (508) 495-7440Fax (508) 495-7443
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Jed Cornock
Town PlannerPhone: (508) 495-7481
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Melinda Tondera
Assistant Town PlannerPhone: (508) 495-7438
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Michaela Shoemaker
Community Development PlannerPhone: (508) 495-7439
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Julie Parker
Principal Office AssistantPhone: (508) 495-7441