Please note that our submission protocols have changed. All application materials should first be e-mailed to planning@worcesterma.gov for staff review to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to delivery of the original in hardcopy. 15 hardcopies are no longer required. Please contact our office prior to submission with questions.
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a volunteer regulatory board consisting of five regular and two associate members appointed by the City Manager. The ZBA holds public hearings concerning the following items:
Meet 1 - 2 times per month on Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
Please review the Meeting Schedule for meeting dates and application deadlines.
Date/Time of Next Meeting: Monday June 3rd, 2024
Pending Applications & Meeting Materials
ZB-2022-076 - 8-11 EARLE TERRACE (ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL)
ZB-2023-005 - 8-11 EARLE TERRACE (SP)
ZB-2023-071 - 77 AMHERST STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-093 - 98 WHITMARSH AVENUE (AA)
ZB-2023-095 - 17 MONTCLAIR DRIVE (SP)
ZB-2024-004 - 37 NATURAL HISTORY DRIVE (V)
ZB-2024-012 - 79 PULLMAN STREET (SP)
ZB-2024-017 - 12 OAK KNOLL ROAD (SP)
ZB-2024-020 - 43 HARVARD STREET (SP)
ZB-2024-022 - 6 CLIFF STREET (V)
ZB-2024-023 - 225 SHREWSBURY STREET (V EOT)
ZB-2024-024 - 16 TAMAR AVENUE (V)
ZB-2024-025 - 188.5 NORFOLK STREET (SP)
ZB-2024-026 - HOUGHTON STREET (SP EOT)
ZB-2024-027 - 6 BRATTLE STREET (SP)
ZB-2024-029 - 487 PARK AVENUE (V)
ZB-2024-031 - 1059 GRAFTON STREET (SP EOT)
ZB-2024-033 - 57 PASADENA PARKWAY (V)
ZB-2024-034 - 875B MAIN STREET (SP)
ZB-2024-038 - 1 & 2 CHESTNUT PLACE (SP)
ZB-2024-039 - 61 PROGRESSIVE STREET (V)
ZB-2024-040 - 153 GREEN STREET (SP)
ZB-2024-041 - 98 BEACON STREET (V EOT)
ZB-2024-042 - 173 LINCOLN STREET (V)
ZB-2024-044 - 19 CHEQUESSET ROAD (V EOT)
ZB-2024-046 - 630 GRAFTON STREET (SP)
ZB-2024-047 - 138 COHASSET STREET (V)
The Zoning Board of Appeals' policy regarding receipt of complete applications and procedures for receipt of revisions as well as postponements and continuations has recently changed. Please refer to our Application Review Policy or contact Planning Division staff for more information.
Please note that a digital copy of all applications, plans and materials must be submitted as a PDF file to planning@worcesterma.gov. Please refer to applicable instructions for additional details.
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