City Planner
Responsibilities
The City Planner reviews and makes recommendations regarding:
- Development proposals that require special permits under the City of Malden zoning ordinance
- Amendments to the zoning ordinance
- Any matters subject to the subdivision control law
The Planner advises the Planning Board and provides professional, procedural and technical support assistance during meetings of the Board and public hearings conducted by the Board. The Planner also consults with City officials, property owners, developers, realtors, and attorneys regarding potential development proposals and zoning and subdivision control related matters. The Planning Board and staff oversee master planning activities.
Planning Documents
Master Plan
The City of Malden Master Plan (PDF) was adopted by the Malden Planning Board on August 11, 2010.
Malden Vision
View the Malden Vision Statement (PDF) from 2008.
Traffic Operations Assessment
The Traffic Operations Assessment (PDF) for the Malden Central Business District in Malden, Massachusetts was undertaken by the Planning Board as part of its ongoing master planning activities in 2012. The Traffic Operations Assessment:
- Comprehensively studies 20 intersections in downtown Malden, including four major pedestrian crossings
- Analyzes existing conditions, volumes and levels of service
- Recommends specific and general improvements to address current deficiencies in vehicular traffic operations and pedestrian crossings throughout the downtown area
Zoning Map - Fiscal Year 2022
View the Zoning Map (PDF) for Section 12.08.020, Chapter 12 of the Revised Ordinance of 2020.
Planning Board Documents
- Filing Requirements Waiver Request Form (PDF)
- Form A - Approval Not Required Subdivision (PDF)
- Planning Board Fee Schedule - Effective September 14, 2011 (PDF)
- Regulations of Planning Board Governing Subdivision of Land (PDF)
- Planning Board Rules & Procedures Amended 6.19
- Submission Requirements for All Special Permits (PDF)
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Michelle A. Romero
City PlannerPhone: 781-397-7000, ext. 2044
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Inspectional Services
Physical Address
215 Pleasant Street
3rd Floor - Room 330
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-397-7030
Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday
Closed