Forms

Some of these Planning Board Applications may be submitted using our online View Point System. Please use the following link.

https://douglasma.portal.opengov.com/

Subdivision Forms

PLANNING BOARD FORMS
FORMNAMEDESCRIPTION
 Planning Board Submittal Checklist
 Planning Board Submittal Checklist
Tax Verification Form
Tax Verification Form
  Abutter Request Form Abutter Request Form

Withdrawal FormApplication Withdrawal Form.

Earth Removal Permit
Earth Removal Application Form

Common Driveway Permit
Common Driveway

Scenic Road Form
Scenic Road - See Section 5 of the Town of Douglas General Bylaws

Accessory Apartment Form
Accessory Apartment
Site Plan ReviewSite Plan Review
AApproval Not Required (ANR) PlansApproval Not Required Plans, otherwise referred to as "ANR" Plans means that Approval is Not Required under the Subdivision Control Law (MGL Ch. 41 Sec 81K - 81GG). Specifically, MGL Chapter 41 Section 81P. Basically, they are lots that have adequate frontage and access along an existing street or way.
BPreliminary Subdivision Form
Preliminary Plans may be filed prior to the submittal of a Definitive Plan in accordance with MGL Chapter 41 Section 81S. The purpose of filing a Preliminary Plan is to solicit feedback and input from the Planning Board prior to investing large amounts of engineering and design effort on a project only to find a Board is not receptive to the plans presented. The Planning Board encourages Preliminary Plan Submittal.
CDefinitive Subdivision Form
Definitive Subdivision Plans are filed to the Planning Board in order to create frontage for lots in the Town. The process is defined under the Subdivision Control Law (MGL Ch. 41 Sec 81K - 81GG) and the Town of Douglas Rules and Regulations governing the Subdivision of Land.
DDesigners CertificateThis is a Certification Form that is completed by the Project Engineer and/or Land Surveyor. This Form should accompany all Preliminary and Definitive Subdivision Plans.
EAmend, Modify or Rescind Plan ApprovalMGL Ch 41 Sec. 81W: Vote to Amend, Modify, or Rescind Approval or Require a Change in the Plan.
FCovenantNo Build Covenant Form.
GAgreement to secure performance by a deposit of moneyAgreement to secure performance by a deposit of money
HSurety Agreement for a BondSurety Agreement for a Bond
IAgreement to secure by a Deposit of Negotiable SecuritiesAgreement to secure by a Deposit of Negotiable Securities
JAgreement to secure performance by bank passbookAgreement to secure performance by bank passbook
KLender's AgreementLender's Agreement
PRelease of Covenant and ConditionsRelease of Covenant and Conditions
Q-1Petition/motion to amend, modify, or rescind approval or require a change in an approved subdivisionPetition/motion to amend, modify, or rescind approval or require a change in an approved subdivision plan
Q-2Certificate to allow late recording of plan, certificate, or bothCertificate to allow recording of approved subdivision plan more than 6 months after original endorsement/date on certificate.
Q-3Failure of the Planning Board to take timely Action of a Definitive Subdivision PlanFailure of the Planning Board to take timely Action of a Definitive Subdivision Plan