Conservation Permits & Procedures
Procedures and Policies
The Town of Norton Conservation Commission DOES NOT administer a Local Bylaw, therefore please direct your attention to the:
Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act
Norton Conservation Commission - Policies
Massachusetts Wetland Delineation Handbook (Revised 2022)
Permit Submissions
Please refer to the OpenGOV Permit Checklist for information surrounding the required deliverables to the Conservation Department.
Permit Fees are available to be paid via OpenGOV and are outlined here : Local Conservation Permit Fees
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT (Conservation Dept. shall initiate the Legal Ad, and provide an invoice which is to be paid by applicant, payments are made to Sun Chronicle 508-222-7018)
Permit Forms
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
Request For Extension to Orders
Request For Certificate of Compliance
Request For Amended Order of Conditions
Links to the Wetland and Waterways Instructions and Additional Forms may be obtained from MassDEP Website.