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Design Review Board
The Design Review Board continues to conduct their meetings via Zoom. It is recommended that applicants contact our office at least two weeks in advance of a DRB meeting to discuss their project and application process. Please refer to links at the bottom of this page for information and application materials.
Please contact us by email (elitchman@needhamma.gov) or by phone 781.455.7550 ext. 222 (leave a voice mail), and your message will be returned during business hours.
To listen, view and participate in virtual meetings, please refer to the posted DRB agenda on the Town Calendar for virtual platform details or the agenda link (listed on margin). Members of the public can join via phone, computer, laptop, or tablet. Use the following ID: 845-1987-6965.
Meetings- 7:30 p.m.
- Mondays usually twice per month
- Currently conducted remotely via Zoom
Dec. 20, 2021 | Via Zoom |
Jan. 10, 2022 | Via Zoom |
Feb. 7, 2022 | Via Zoom |
Feb. 28, 2022 | Via Zoom |
March 28, 2022 | Via Zoom |
April 25, 2022 | Via Zoom |
May 16, 2022 | Via Zoom |
June 6, 2022 | Via Zoom |
June 27, 2022 | Via Zoom |
July 11, 2022 | Via Zoom |
July 25, 2022 | Via Zoom |
August 8, 2022 | Via Zoom |
August 22, 2022 | Via Zoom |
September 12, 2022 | Via Zoom |
October 3, 2022 | Via Zoom |
October 17, 2022 | Via Zoom |
November 7, 2022 | Via Zoom |
December 5, 2022 | Via Zoom |
December 19, 2022 | Via Zoom |
Members
The Design Review Board consists of five regular members and two alternate members. - Three regular members are appointed by the Planning Board:
- One member qualified in the art or design profession
- One member to be qualified in fine arts or landscape design
- Two regular members and two alternate members are appointed by the Select Board:
- One member qualified in the art or design profession
- One member who is doing retail business in the town
- Appointments are for three year terms
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General Purpose
The Design Review Board shall review permit applications for all new structures and outdoor uses, exterior additions, exterior alterations, and exterior changes in all areas as specified in 7.7.2.2 of the zoning by-laws, and shall also review requests for all sign permits, as required under Article XIX of the Needham general by-laws. Helpful Information
- Design Review Board Application Information DRB Application Form
- Sign by-law regulations are contained in Article 5 of the general by-laws, page 33
- Review Fee is $25 - No fee required for Planning Board Site Plan Review
- Sign By-Law Appeal fee is $2 per square foot