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Board of Appeals
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Contacts: |
Planning Director
Administrative Assistant | Address: | 695 Main Street
Suite 4
Lancaster, MA 01523 | Phone: | 978-368-4007 | Fax: | 978-368-4009 | Meetings: | The Lancaster Board of Appeals meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. Our meetings start at 7:00 PM at the Lancaster Town Hall. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. |
Additional Links: | Link to Page | Link to Page | Link to Page |
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Board of Appeals Members: Name | Title | Term Expiration |
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Primary Functions:
The Board has been established pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A (Zoning Act), Chapter 40B (Housing Act), and the Lancaster Zoning Bylaw to hear and decide the following categories of appeals and petitions:
- Appeals by persons aggrieved by decisions of the Lancaster Zoning Enforcement Officer (Building Commissioner) in the grant or denial of permits or zoning enforcement decisions.
- Petitions for Variance from the provisions of the Lancaster Zoning Bylaw.
- Petitions for Special Permit for certain uses of land or structures as set forth in the Lancaster Zoning Bylaw.
- Applications for Comprehensive Permits pursuant to MGL Chapter 40B.
Procedures:
Instructions, hearing application forms, fee schedules and procedures are listed in the Rules and Regulations and under the Applications and Instructions links above.
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