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City of Newton Planning Application Process
The City of Newton is moving online to a new system, NewGov (hosted by OpenGov). NewGov is an interdepartmental software that allows increased efficiency across departments and for the public.
What does this mean?
The process for submitting all planning applications has changed. The Planning Department will stop accepting e-mailed and paper applications (except for 5 paper copies of plans for special permits, as noted below). NewGov will be how an applicant submits all applications (zoning review, special permits, rezonings, administrative site plan review, variances, ZBA appeals, sign review, historic district review, demolition review, local landmark review, preservation restriction review, wetlands permitting, comprehensive permits, and fence appeals, along with building permits). You can access the NewGov storefront to submit applications here: https://newtonma.viewpointcloud.com/
How does it work?
NewGov functions like many other online application systems and mirrors the current application requirements and process, however everything will be submitted online. NewGov allows the applicant and City Staff to communicate within the system at each step of their application and allows applicants to easily track all their applications. Information about creating an account and applying can be found here: https://stories.opengov.com/newtonma/published/aCNzPz4zv