Zoning Board of Appeals
Town Offices - 36 Bartlet StreetPhone: (978) 623-8315
Fax: (978) 623-8320
Email: zoning@andoverma.gov
The Andover Zoning Board of Appeals is authorized to function under the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chapter 40A and 40B and the Town By-laws. The Board meets on the first Thursday of each month in Memorial Hall Library, Memorial Hall, Elm Square. Five regular members and four associate members are appointed by the Selectmen and serve without pay. The public hearings by the Board are the result of applications in the following areas:
For a variance from the requirements of the By-laws.
For a special permit under the By-laws.
By a person aggrieved by the decision of the Building Inspector or other administrative officer.
For permission to construct low or moderate income housing within the Town of Andover (Comprehensive Permit).
Prior to hearings, applications are reviewed and pertinent plans and sketches requested, legal advertisements are published and abutters are notified as required by law. The public hearings are conducted by the Chairman in conformity with the Board of Appeals Rules and Regulations. Following the hearings, the members of the Board, when deemed necessary, view each property in question and hold a deliberation meeting thereafter, open to the public, at which time the Board discusses the petitions which have been heard. Based on their views and the evidence presented at the hearing, a decision is rendered, signed and filed with the Town Clerk.