Permit Application Uploads
Ashby Building Permit Uploads required with Permit Applications include:
- Workman’s Compensation Affidavit is required with all permit applications.
Private homeowners are not required to have Workman’s Comp, but they must submit the affidavit. - Copy of Contractor’s License & Certificate of Insurance is required.
All permit fees must be paid to process your application
Upload only applicable documents based on project scope. Additional documentation may be requested by the Building Department, DPW, Board of Health, Conservation, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, or Fire Department, as needed.
Submitting a Plot or Certified Plot Plan
There are two types of plot plans that are accepted as part of the permitting process, depending on the requirements: Plot or Certified Plot Plan.
Plot Plan
A Plot Plan is a drawing that shows the general layout of a property. It is often created by the homeowner, contractor, or designer.
It typically shows:
- Property boundaries (approximate)
- Existing and proposed structures
- Setback distances (estimate)
- Driveways
- Septic systems
- Wells
- Utilities
- Lot dimensions
A plot plan:
- Is not prepared or stamped by a surveyor
- Does not have legally guaranteed measurements
- Is often acceptable for minor projects, interior work, or small exterior changes (depending on the town)
Certified Plot Plan
A Certified Plot Plan or Surveyed plot plan is prepared and stamped by a licensed land surveyor.
It typically shows:
- Precisely surveyed property boundaries
- Exact building locations and dimensions
- Verified setback distances
- Easements
- Rights‑of‑way
- Zoning compliance with a surveyor’s stamp and certification
A certified plot plan:
- Is prepared and certified by a licensed professional
- Is legally reliable and accurate
- Usually required for new construction, additions, zoning relief, or projects close to setback limits
- Is used for any proposed construction or alterations to the site