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 5th, 2023
Pending Applications & Meeting Materials
ZB-2022-076 - 8-11 EARLE TERRACE (ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL)
ZB-2022-089 - 29 TENNYSON STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2022-092 - 79 SUSSEX LANE (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-003 - 757 SALISBURY STREET - (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-006 - 365 SHREWSBURY STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-007 - 116 RODNEY STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT AND VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-009 - 2 MILTON STREET - (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-011 - 77 COHASSET STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-012 - 28 WESTFIELD STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-013 - 105 115 STAFFORD STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-017 - 80 GOLDSTAR BLVD & 32 MILBROOK (CHICK-FIL-A) - (SPECIAL PERMIT AND VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-022 - 45 BRATTLE STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-023 - 25 ESKOW ROAD - SPECIAL PERMIT
ZB-2023-024 - 45A GARRISON AVE (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-025 - 4 NORTH WORCESTER AVE (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-026 - 19 CHEQUESSET - VARIANCE
ZB-2023-027 - 67 MILLBROOK STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-028 - 112, 114, 116, 120, 120.5 HOUGHTON STREET & 1 NUTTALL LANE (SPECIAL PERMIT EXTENSION OF TIME)
ZB-2023-028 - 37 & 39 CHILMARK STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-029 - 34 ELBRIDGE STREET (EOT)
ZB-2023-031 - 96, 98-100 BEACON STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-033 - 57 WALL STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-034 - 15 MARS STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-035 - 316 COBURN AVENUE (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-036 - 2 NORTHBORO STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-037 - 173 LAKE AVENUE NORTH (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-038 - 3 ORIOL DRIVE (EXTENSION OF TIME VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-039 - 268 CHANDLER STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT AMENDMENT)
ZB-2023-040 - 12 BENEFIT STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT AND VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-041 - 41 WHITMARSH AVE. (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-042 - 48 MASON STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-044 - 129 EASTERN AVE. (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-046 - 9 LONGMEADOW AVE (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-048 - 49 WEST STREET (VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-050 - 267 LINCOLN STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT)
ZB-2023-052 - 54 ELM STREET (SPECIAL PERMIT & VARIANCE)
ZB-2023-053 - 21-23 CROWN STREET (VARIANCE)
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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