Devens offers a unique one-stop permitting service (Unified Permitting). All applications are acted on in less than 75 days, often in less than 45 days. This page offers an overview of the permitting process, FAQs, searchable By-Laws and Rules and Regulations as well as all relevant Planning and Policy documents, Applications and Forms, and all relevant Maps.

• Devens Enterprise Commission Office Closure
  

As of March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus, the Devens Enterprise Commission office is closed to the public. Click here for additional information.

• Devens COVID-19 Announcement
  

Click here to read the Devens announcement regarding the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

• COVID-19 Construction Guidelines for Devens Projects
  

Construction projects in Devens that are continuing to operate during this COVID-19 emergency as a “COVID-19 Essential Service” must comply with the COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures for all Devens Construction Projects:
– COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures for all Devens Construction Projects
– Acknowledgement of Receipt


• Overview of Permitting Process
• Applications, Permits and Forms
• Devens By-Laws
  Go to the Table of Contents for links to chapters and subsections, or use the search function to locate specific information quickly.
• Rules and Regulations
  Go to the Table of Contents for links to chapters and subsections, or use the search function to locate specific information quickly.
• General Provisions, Police, Fire and Traffic
  Details for on-street parking, traffic control, police, fire, animal control and other community matters that are enforced by MassDevelopment.
• Devens Municipal Services
  Follow this link for information regarding municipal services and local resources for Devens residents and businesses.
• Planning and Policy Documents and Reports
  This link contains direct access to all planning and policy documents that govern redevelopment projects in Devens
• Frequently Asked Questions
  – About the DEC and the Public Hearing Process
  – Historic District Project Notification Form
  – Guide to Window Replacement in the Historic District
• Maps
• Traffic Monitoring Program

  
  2015 Report – Copies of the 2015 Report are available at the public libraries in the Town of Ayer, the Town of Harvard and the Town of
  Shirley.

• Additional Resources for Applicants