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Zoning & Land Use

Applications, maps, and regulations for your property in Arlington.

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Before you build

Apply for a zoning permit

Start with the Town’s zoning permit application. The Land Use Administrator can help with questions about your property or proposed work.

  1. Check the rules for your property

    Use the zoning map and bylaws below, or contact the Land Use Office.

  2. Complete the application

    Describe the work and include the plans and information requested on the form.

  3. Return it to the Land Use Office

    Follow the application’s submission and fee instructions. For a sign, use the separate sign application.

Prepare application →Zoning application (PDF)Sign application (PDF)
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Maps & regulations

Find your property

Look up a parcel

Research a lot online by searching for your home address in the state’s parcel and natural resource viewers.

Arlington zoning districts, roads and water bodies. Open the official PDF for the full-size map and legend.
Official zoning map · Open full-size PDF

Planning & zoning meetings

Read public hearing notices, agendas, and decisions from the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Planning Commission →
Zoning Board of Adjustment →

Land Use Office

Prepare your zoning application

Complete the applicant information below, then review your draft. Use the Town’s official application for the required signatures and attach the plot plan and supporting materials it requests.

Your information stays in this browser until you choose to download it or open an email draft. This preparer does not submit an application or issue a permit.

Zoning application draft

The official application requires signatures from the applicant and all owners, a plot plan, and any applicable supporting plans. Attach those materials when you send your application. Confirm submission requirements and fees with the Land Use Office.