The Planning Commission has seven residents and property owners who are appointed by the City Council for four-year terms. Commission members guide the city's policies through review and improvement to the City's comprehensive land use plan, zoning code, shoreline management, environmental protection and related land use documents. The Planning Commission meets every other Thursday and allows the public to comment at each meeting.
The Groton town Planning and Development Office assists the town manager and various land use commissions, and includes four divisions: planning, inspection services, community development and economic development.
The planning division deals with matters such as subdivision reviews, environmental planning and special permit applications. Inspection services scrutinizes construction plans to make sure they comply with state and town building regulations. The office also handles complaints about building and zoning violations.
Community development administers grant programs to help residents with issues like moderately-priced housing. Economic development handles areas such as business outreach, marketing and retention.
Michael Murphy is director of planning and development.
