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
- Devens COVID-19 Announcement
- COVID-19 Construction Guidelines for Devens Projects
- 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
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.
Click here to read the Devens announcement regarding the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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