Department of Planning & Community Development

The Office of  Planning & Community Development works to promote the City as an attractive location for new businesses, retain and stimulate the expansion of our valued existing businesses, and increase and diversify our tax base. We provide planning support, technical assistance, coordination, and advisory services to City officials, boards, committees, and all residents on issues involving land use planning, zoning, economic development, open space land preservation, smart growth, and historic preservation. The office can be reached via phone at (781) 286-8181, or refer to the contact list above for professional assistance specific to your concern. Additionally, you can seek out help in-person at the Office of Planning & Community Development in City Hall, located on the Mezzanine level.

The City offers a comprehensive guide and dedicated staff to help you start and operate your business in Revere. Further details about this can be found on the Starting a Business page on this website or contact John Festa at (781) 286-8194.

Revere offers a location adjacent to Boston and Logan airport, robust transportation options, a prosperous economic future to be delivered by the present development boom, and a close partnership with the City that offers various programs, subsidies, and services to help support and expand your business. For further details and advantages that Revere offers, please see the Starting a Business page.

Yes, the City offers several business assistance programs that may be applicable to your enterprise as you select a site or work to improve your existing location, including the Storefront Improvement Program and the Small Business Loan Program. For further information, please see the Starting a Business page on this website or contact John Festa at (781) 286-8194.

To find out about the stock of available commercial property or for assistance in selecting the right property, please contact Tom Skwierawski at 781-286-8181 ext. 20324

Yes, the City has finished it's Next Stop Revere: Master Plan project. For further information, please see the Next Stop Revere page.

Please see the dedicated page for Zoning and Permitting on Revere’s website.

Yes, the Mayor and City officials regularly participate in events important to its local businesses and residents as their schedule allows. For further information or requests, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (781) 286-8111.

The Office of Planning & Community Development is committed to doing everything it can to help you with your project or business. For further assistance, please contact John Festa at (781) 286-8181 ext. 20318.

Some improvements to residential and commercial space require additional permits, documentation, or notices. For example, any new construction project over 1,000 gross square feet of building area requires Site Plan Review approval, new planned uses deviant from the existing zoning of the property need a variance, additional space needs to be compliant with building codes, and certain signage and awning projects must be formally approved. For more information or guidance, please contact Frank Stringi at (781) 286-8181 ext. 20313.