The Planning & Zoning Division provides administrative support to three boards that oversee residential, commercial, and industrial land use in Dedham:

• Planning Board
• Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
• Design Review Advisory Board (DRAB)

The Planning & Zoning Division works with the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals to administer the Town's Zoning Bylaw which guides and regulates how residential, commercial, and industrial land can be developed and used.

Planning & Zoning staff also work with the Design Review Advisory Board to administer the Town’s Sign Code when a business proposes new signage or makes exterior alterations in the Town’s commercial and industrial zoning districts.

Please see individual board and committee pages for meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes.

Please click on the button below to use our online permitting portal for all applications related to Planning and Zoning:

The OpenGov portal is mobile-responsive and can also be accessed from any desktop computer or tablet device.

Need Assistance?

If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device or if you need assistance, we will be happy to help you with your application. Give us a call!

As of October 7, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Division uses OpenGov to securely process all permitting applications.