Public office hours are generally 8:30AM–4:30PM, Monday-Friday.
In addition to the Devens By-laws and DEC Rules and Regulations, these planning and policy documents govern redevelopment at Devens:
- Chapter 498, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1993 – an act creating the Devens Enterprise Commission. Go to the Table of Contents for links to all sections and amendments.
– Devens Reuse Plan
- Devens Resource Protection Reports and Plans
– Devens Climate Change and Natural Hazard Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan
– Devens Stormwater Management Plan (2019)
– Devens Open Space and Recreation Plan 2008-2013
– Devens Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
– Devens Water Resources Protection Report
– Spill Prevention Report
– Vernal Pool Report - Historic District Residential Design Standards and Guidelines – to assist in planning and executing rehabilitation work on buildings located within the Architectural Protection Districts.
– Developer Information Guide
– For Homeowners
– Guide to Window Replacement in the Historic District - Transportation
– Devens Transportation Management Initiative Overview
– Traffic Monitoring Program 2020 Report – Copies of the 2020 Report are available at the public libraries in the Town of Ayer, the Town of Harvard and the Town of Shirley.
– Devens Trails Report - Policies and Guidelines
– Embodied Carbon Reduction Guidelines
– Devens Moderate-Income Housing Guidelines
– Brownfield Redevelopment in Devens
– Controlling Light and Noise Pollution in Devens
– Devens Green and Complete Streets Policy
– Devens Complete Streets Prioritization Plan
– Street Acceptance Policy
– Green Infrastructure Guidelines for Devens Projects
– Devens Soil Management Policy
– Final Land Use Control Implementation Plan Addendum Former Oak and Maple Housing Areas and a Portion of the Former Grant Housing Area ("Restricted Area"), Devens, MA April 2021
– Information on the former military use of the Grant Road housing area
– Devens Vegetated Roof Policy
– Green Roof Inspection Report Checklist
– Devens Charitable Games Policy
– Devens Filming Guidelines
– Devens As-Built Policy
– Policy for Licensing and Storage of Flammables
– Recycling Guidance for Devens Businesses and Residents