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 October 16th, 2023
Pending Applications & Meeting Materials
ZB-2022-076 - 8-11 EARLE TERRACE (ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL)
ZB-2023-009 - 2 MILTON STREET - (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-023 - 25 ESKOW ROAD - SPECIAL PERMIT
ZB-2023-036 - 2 NORTHBORO STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-043 - 790 SALISBURY STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-046 - 9 LONGMEADOW AVE (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-047 - PLEASANT - MEADOW (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-048 - 49 WEST STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-052 - 54 ELM STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-054 - 361 SHREWSBURY STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-055 - 309 SHREWSBURY STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-056 - 224 SHREWSBURY STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-057 - 27 EDGEWORTH STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-058 - 36 STANDISH STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-059 - 88 JUNE STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-060 - 27 SHAMROCK STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-061 - 11 SEVER STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-062 - 33 STEBBINS STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-063 - 408 PLANTATION STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-064 - 65 CEDAR STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT AMENDMENT)
ZB-2023-065 - 16 & 52 GREAT BROOK VALLEY AVENUE (SPECIAL PERMIT AND VARIANCE EXTENSION OF TIME)
ZB-2023-066 - 781 & 783 GROVE STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT AND VARIANCE EXTENSION OF TIME)
ZB-2023-068 - 3-5 BRUSSELS STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-069 - 4 BARROWS ROAD (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-071 - 77 AMHERST STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-072 - 84, 90 & 91 LAMARTINE STREET (VARIANCE EXTENSION OF TIME)
ZB-2023-073 - LAKESIDE APARTMENTS (SPECIAL PERMIT AND VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-074 - 2 VAUGHAN AVENUE (SP&V) - NEW FOR 9-18 AB
ZB-2023-075 - 26 & 0 HERMITAGE LANE ( V EOT) NEW FOR 9-18 AB
ZB-2023-076 - 24 HERMITAGE LANE LOT 2 (V EOT) NEW FOR 9-18 AB
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.
For information on all city permits, licenses and fees, visit Permit Center
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