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UPCOMING ZBA MEETINGS:
3/4/21 - 6:30 pm - ZBA Monthly Virtual Meeting
4/1/21 - 6:30 pm - ZBA Monthly Virtual Meeting
VIRTUAL MEETING GUIDELINES / HOW TO WATCH A ZBA VIRTUAL MEETING:
- You may view the meeting live at https://andover.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch3&nav=live
or on Comcast Channel 22 or Verizon Channel 45.
- If you wish to ask a question on particular agenda items prior to or during the meeting, please email zoning@andoverma.gov. Include your name and address.
-You are encouraged to email questions / comments ahead of the meeting. However, staff will be available to present the Board with questions received during the meeting. Include your name and address.
-During a virtual meeting, you may call 978-623-8627. The Administrative Secretary will relay your comment to the Board.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS:
3/4/21 - 6:30 pm - ZBA Monthly Virtual Meeting
4/1/21 - 6:30 pm - ZBA Monthly Virtual Meeting
VIRTUAL MEETING GUIDELINES / HOW TO WATCH A ZBA VIRTUAL MEETING:
- You may view the meeting live at https://andover.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch3&nav=live
or on Comcast Channel 22 or Verizon Channel 45.
- If you wish to ask a question on particular agenda items prior to or during the meeting, please email zoning@andoverma.gov. Include your name and address.
-You are encouraged to email questions / comments ahead of the meeting. However, staff will be available to present the Board with questions received during the meeting. Include your name and address.
-During a virtual meeting, you may call 978-623-8627. The Administrative Secretary will relay your comment to the Board.
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
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.
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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