Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals as a quasi-judicial body charged under the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws. The ZBA is the Special Permit Granting Authority for:

• Variances
• Special Permit Applications (except where the Planning Board is designated as the SPGA - see below) including special permit with design review, special permit with site plan review
• Appeals by aggrieved parties of administrative or enforcement decisions
• Comprehensive Permit Petitions (MGL Chapter 40B)

Meeting & Hearing Dates

The ZBA generally meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 6pm in the Aldermanic Chambers on the second floor of City Hall.  View Calendar of Events.

Agendas & Minutes

View Public Meeting Agendas & Minutes (select Zoning Board of Appeals in drop down menu).

Proposed Developments: Reports and Decisions

Please click here to view The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals reports and decisions.

Members

Members are appointed to a 5-year term.

• Herbert F. Foster, Jr., Chair
• T.F. Scott Darling, III, Esq.
• Danielle Fillis
• Orsola Susan Fontano, Clerk
• Richard Rossetti
• Josh Safdie (Alternate)
• Elaine Severino (Alternate)

Staff: Planning and Zoning Division

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator (ZA) will be the Special Permit Granting Authority for a subset of zoning cases yet to be determined. The ZA's authority is delegated by the ZBA and cannot exceed the ZBA's authority.