The mission of the Building Department is to protect the public by reviewing, approving and inspecting the built environment, to impartially enforce all rules, regulations and bylaws that pertain to both the State Building Codes and bylaws of the Town of Westford, and to assist - to the best of our ability - all customers with any questions, concerns or complaints.
The Board has 2 functions as defined by Massachusetts law: to establish planning goals and to prepare plans to implement those goals, which take the form of the town's zoning bylaws; and to administer the Subdivision Control Law which establishes the process for development of new roads and new housing.
Land Use Management oversees the daily operations, budgets and staffing of the Building, Conservation, Planning, Zoning, Permitting and Land Use Departments. Department personnel provide both dedicated and "as needed" staff support to a number of elected and appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees.