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Zoning Board of Appeals
While the response to the Corona Virus (COVID-19) ensues, the Town of Amherst public offices remain closed. Department staff are working remotely and are ready to support your business needs, answer questions and schedule virtual meetings when necessary. Staff are available by email; please consult the Staff Directory to access email links.
News! For all information related to Valley CDC's Comprehensive Permit Application for property located at 132 Northampton Road, click here.
Overview
The Zoning Board is a quasi-judicial body that operates under the authority of Chapter 40A of the General Laws of the Commonwealth for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Amherst. Section 10.38 of the Amherst Zoning Bylaw also outlines the process and specific findings that must be made for all ZBA Special Permit decisions.
The ZBA holds public hearings and acts on applications for Special Permits, Variances, Appeals of actions of the Building Commissioner, and Comprehensive Permits. Most ZBA hearings are for Special Permit applications for residential or business uses not allowed by right. All meetings and public hearings of the ZBA are open to the public. Hearings are advertised in the local paper and abutters are notified at least 2 weeks in advance of the hearing.
MEMBERS
* Mr. Judge served as Associate Members from 2017
Full Members | Year Appointed | Term Expires |
---|---|---|
* Steve Judge | 2019 | 2022 |
Keith Langsdale | 2020 | 2021 |
Dillon Maxfield | 2020 | 2023 |
Tammy Parks | 2020 | 2023 |
Vacancy (1) | ||
Associate Members | Year Appointed | Term Expires |
Peter Berek | 2020 | 2021 |
Robert Greeney | 2020 | 2021 |
Craig Meadows | 2020 | 2021 |
Sharon Waldman | 2020 (second term as Associate) | 2021 |
Town Council Appointed: 5 full Members serve 3 year terms; up to 4 Associate Members serve 1 year terms .
Links to help in the Zoning Board of Appeals process:
- Amherst ZBA Rules and Regulations, Effective Date July 28 2020
ZBA Training on GL C40B Comprehensive Permits - Presentation Slides
ZBA Training on GL C40B Comprehensive Permits - YouTube Link
- Dark Sky lighting Examples
- Citizen Guide to the Conservation and Development Permit Process
- Zoning Primer, Overview of Zoning Principles
ZBA Handout Prepared by Town Council Committee on Outreach, Communications, & Appointments
Interested in serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals? Fill out an online Community Activity Form here.
Contact Us
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Maureen Pollock
Planner
Email
Ph: 413-259-3120
Town Hall
4 Boltwood Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
NEXT ZBA MEETING
MARCH 11, 2021
CLICK ON THE Meeting Agenda for More Info & Zoom Login Info
Please Note: This Meeting will start at 6:30 P.M.
all zba meetings are being recorded and may be viewed on the town's youtube channel
All meetings are currently being held virtually via Zoom, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM, unless noted otherwise.
Agendas:
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**In accordance with the Open Meeting Law, all agendas are now posted on the Town's Boards and Committee calendar on the homepage of the website a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Notices for public hearings are posted at Town Hall 2 weeks prior to said hearing date. This posting page is unofficial.