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The Brewster Planning Board is an elected, 7-member board responsible for local land use planning, including administering the local Zoning Bylaw (Chapter 179), the Subdivision Control Law, and preparation of zoning amendments for Town Meeting. The Board meets at 6:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

The Brewster Zoning Board of Appeals consists of nine (9) members appointed by the Selectmen, and include five (5) regular members, and four (4) alternates. The Board regularly reviews Special Permits, Comprehensive Permits, Variances, and Appeals, and meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

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Ryan Bennett, Town Planner, is available for drop-in meetings with the public on Mondays, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and Fridays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. If you wish to meet directly at other times, we ask that you call or email and make an appointment. This applies to general public inquiries and does not apply to applicants with an application before the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals.

Planning staff support the efforts of the respective Boards with their regulatory responsibilities and facilitates planning efforts, including comprehensive planning, water quality planning, zoning, and general bylaw amendments, staff review, and pre-development review, and public service.

Planning Board Documents

Brewster Hazard Mitigation Plan

Draft Accessory Dwelling Changes 7/19/18

2020 Planning Board Schedule

Zoning Map (PDF)

Town GIS

Zoning Board of Appeals Documents

2020 ZBA Schedule

Zoning Map (PDF)

Ryan Bennett, Town Planner
Lynn St. Cyr, Senior Department Assistant
Marilyn Mooers, Department Assistant, ZBA

508-896-3701 x1133
Brewster Town Offices
2198 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
Email: brewplan@brewster-ma.gov