Save yourself delays, fines & frustrations by learning who to contact for answers to all your questions on local permits and regulations
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BEFORE SIGNING
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
YOU NEED TO
CONSULT:
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BECAUSE WHAT
YOU ARE
PROPOSING MAY
INVOLVE
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IF WHAT YOU ARE PROPOSING INVOLVES | ||||
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Opening
a new
business
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Expanding
an existing
business
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Moving to
a new
location
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Changing only owners |
Changing
only type
of business
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| CHAMBER OF COMMERECE 781-275-8503 |
Where connections are made and business happens |
YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Town Clerk
781-275-0083 |
Business Registration | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Code Enforcement 781-275-7446 |
Building Permit Flood plains/plot plans Wiring permit Zoning Regualtions Handicapp Acess Plumbing & Sign permits Disabilities Act Regs Site plan submital |
YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Conservation 781-275-6211 |
Enviromental review Wetlands maps & Regs Wetlands filing info |
YES | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Board of Selectmen 781-275-1111 |
Alcohol Licensure Common Vicualler Lic. Innholder New/Used Auto Dealers Taxi License |
YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Board of Health 781-275-6507 |
Food Inspections Hazardous Materials Water Well Permits Septic Systems |
YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Fire Dept 781-275-7262 |
Fire Smoke Detectors | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES |
| Historic Commision | Exterior changes to bldgs in historic district |
YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Public Works Dept 781-275-7605 |
Water/Sewer/St permits Curb cut/ road access sewer & water hook up |
YES | YES | YES | YES NO YES |
YES NO YES |
| Planning Dept
781-275-1548 |
Zoning (Special permits, variances) Site plan review Division of land |
YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
This guide outlines where to go for answers about major municipal requirements that must be considered when doing business in Bedford. There may also be State and Federal requirements to be considered. The ultimate responsibilty for complying with government requirements lies with you as a business owner,
making it imperative you seek appropraite advice BEFORE you take action.