Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of five regular and three associate members appointed by the Select Board. The regular members serve for five year terms and associate serve for three year terms. The Zoning Board of Appeals derives its jurisdiction from Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, and as such acts as a quasi-judicial body deciding whether or not to vary from the Zoning By-Laws by issuing either Variances or Special Permits. The Board also decides all Appeals made by an aggrieved person trying to get enforcement action (or lack thereof) of the Inspector of Buildings who has refused to act on his/her request.

The Zoning Board of Appeals application process usually takes at least six months from the date that the application is filed to when the decision is written and filed with the Town Clerk. The Board meets on the first Monday of each month unless it is a holiday when the Board meets on the following Monday. The Board hears five applications at a time and schedules them on a first come first serve basis. The hearings are held in the Art Gallery, Third Floor of the Homer Municipal Building (19 Moore Street) at 7 p.m., although it is recommended that the Town's Meeting Calendar on the Town's web site be checked to confirm the date and time. All meetings are open to the public.

Please note that Town Staff cannot ensure Letters/Petitions of Support and Letters/Petitions of Opposition submitted less than one week prior to a hearing will be received or reviewed by Zoning Board of Appeals members in time for a hearing.

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Board Members

NameMembership
David StiffFull Member, Term Expiring 2025
Elliott DanielsFull Member, Term Expiring 2026
Teresa MacNuttFull Member, Term Expiring 2027
Casey WilliamsChair, Full Member, Term Expiring 2028
Andrew KelleyVice Chair, Full Member, Term Expiring 2024
Alexandra DanahyAssociate Member, Term Expiring 2026

Vacant

Associate Member, Term Expiring 2025

Daniel BarryAssociate Member, Term Expiring 2026

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Ara Yogurtian Inspector of Buildings (617) 993-2650
Christopher Ryan Director of Building & Planning (617) 993-2650