Zoning Board of Appeals

Description:

Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals are appointed by the Select Board. They are responsible for issuing variances and special permits in accordance with Massachusetts General Law and the By-Laws of Topsfield. Major areas of concern are variances from the: Table of Uses and Density and Dimensional Regulations in the Topsfield Zoning By-Law; the Subdivision Control By-Law.

The Zoning Board of Appeals is also responsible for 40B Comprehensive Permits, which authorize the construction of multi-unit developments, at least 25% of which are affordable under Massachusetts General Law 40B.

The Zoning Board of Appeals also hears appeals of decisions made by the Building Inspector.

Board Members

NameTitle
Robert Moriarty

Chairman

David Merrill

Clerk

Jody Clineff

Member

Gregor Smith

Member

David Moniz

Member

Kristin Palace

Alternate

Coordinator

NameLocationPhoneEmail
Lynne Bermudez

Town Hall

(617) 797-2135