The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) 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)

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.