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Zoning Board of Appeals
UPCOMING ZBA MEETINGS:
4/22/21 - 8:00 pm - ZBA Site View at 32 Park Street (no discussion)
5/6/21 - 6:30 pm - ZBA Monthly Virtual Meeting
HOW TO WATCH A ZBA VIRTUAL MEETING:
- TO VIEW the LIVE MEETING go to: https://andover.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch3&nav=live
- It is also live broadcast on Comcast Channel 22, Verizon Channel 45 & www.andovertv.org
VIRTUAL MEETING PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
-At this time, only ZBA Members, Town Staff, Applicants, & their Representatives are invited to enter the virtual meeting platform. (meeting IDs & passwords are not to be shared)
- Prior to a meeting, you may ask a question or make a comment on an agenda item by sending an email to zoning@andoverma.gov. You must include your name and address.
- During a meeting, you may ask a question or make a comment on an agenda item by emailing zoning@andoverma.gov or calling the Administrative Secretary at: 978-623-8627.
- Staff will be available to present the Board with questions received during the meeting. You must include your name and address.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS:
4/22/21 - 8:00 pm - ZBA Site View at 32 Park Street (no discussion)
5/6/21 - 6:30 pm - ZBA Monthly Virtual Meeting
HOW TO WATCH A ZBA VIRTUAL MEETING:
- TO VIEW the LIVE MEETING go to: https://andover.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch3&nav=live
- It is also live broadcast on Comcast Channel 22, Verizon Channel 45 & www.andovertv.org
VIRTUAL MEETING PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
-At this time, only ZBA Members, Town Staff, Applicants, & their Representatives are invited to enter the virtual meeting platform. (meeting IDs & passwords are not to be shared)
- Prior to a meeting, you may ask a question or make a comment on an agenda item by sending an email to zoning@andoverma.gov. You must include your name and address.
- During a meeting, you may ask a question or make a comment on an agenda item by emailing zoning@andoverma.gov or calling the Administrative Secretary at: 978-623-8627.
- Staff will be available to present the Board with questions received during the meeting. You must include your name and address.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS:
- 1st Thursday of every month
- 6:30 p.m.
- MEETINGS ARE HELD VIRTUALLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (see instructions above)
- When we are able to resume in-person meetings, they will be held at:
- Town Offices, 3rd Floor
- Conference Room A*
- 36 Bartlet Street
- Andover, MA 01810
- View Archived ZBA Meeting Videos
- *Location is subject to change. Verify Public Meeting Notice posted at Town Clerk's Office
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Zoning Board Decisions
Per Mass. General Law Chapter 40A, Section 11, decisions are recorded at the Northern Essex Registry of Deeds and can be found here: Northern Essex Registry of Deeds
Members
Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen to three-year terms. Five regular members and four associate members serve without pay.
About the Board
The Andover Zoning Board of Appeals is authorized to function under the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Chapters 40A and 40B, as well as the Andover Zoning Bylaw (Article VIII). The Board issues special permits, grants variances and comprehensive permits, and hears appeals from decisions of the Building Commissioner or other administrative officer.
Public hearings of the Board are held as the result of applications in the following areas:
- By a person aggrieved by the decision of the Building Inspector or other administrative officer (Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40A, Section 13).
- For a Comprehensive Permit pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B to construct affordable housing within the Town of Andover.
- For a special permit under the Zoning Bylaw.
- For a variance from the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw.
(see Quick Links below)
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Zoning Board of Appeals
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Barbara Burke
Zoning Administrative SecretaryPhone: 978-623-8600
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Elizabeth Oltman
ChairTerm Expires: 6/30/2021
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Carol McDonough
ClerkTerm Expires: 6/30/2022
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Kathy Faulk
MemberTerm Expires: 6/30/2021
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David Guerette
AssociateTerm expires 6/30/2022
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Ellen Keller
MemberTerm Expires: 6/30/2023
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Michael Novaria
AssociateTerm Expires: 6/30/2021
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Lisa Rechisky
MemberTerm Expires: 6/30/2022
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Daniel Lopez
AssociateTerm Expires 6/30/23
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Ralph Arabian
AssociateTerm Expires 6/30/23
Resources
- ZBA Information for Applicants
- ZBA Fees & Filing Deadlines 2021
- General Filing Requirements
- ZBA Application
- Zoning Overview (PDF)
- ZBA Meeting Procedures
- Zoning Board Rules & Regulations
- Comprehensive Permit Rules (PDF)
- Zoning Verification for HOME BASED BUSINESS
- Zoning Verification for NON-RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS