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
Name | Title |
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Robert Moriarty
| Chairman |
David Merrill
| Clerk |
Jody Clineff
| Member |
Gregor Smith
| Member |
David Moniz
| Member |
Kristin Palace
| Alternate |
Coordinator
Name | Location | Phone | |
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Lynne Bermudez
| Town Hall | (617) 797-2135 |