Board of Appeals

Overview

The Board of Appeals is an appointed board, with five permanent members and two alternates. This Board was created under Section 9.5.1 of the Town's Zoning Bylaw, pursuant to Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws (MGL). Its purpose is to hear and decide appeals from an adverse decision of the Building Inspector or any Town Board, to hear and decide petitions for variances, to make determinations in Flood Hazard Districts, and to issue comprehensive permits under MGL Chapter 40B. In order to grant a variance from the strict requirements of the applicable Zoning By-Laws, the Board of Appeals must review the hardships as submitted by the petitioner.

There is no set formula by which the Board can make its decision and each case must be treated individually, must stand on its own merits and is not decided by precedence.

New Online Variance Application System

If you want to submit an Application online, you will need to print out this paper application, and sign it.  Then you can upload the completed application to our Online Variance Application System.  We will reply back to you with in normal business hours with the processing of your Application.

Click the following link to download a document that will guide you through the steps to apply for a variance.  Variance Information Document

Deadlines for Permit Applications

2 pm on the Following Tuesdays:

• Meeting February 21st deadline January 31st
• Meeting March 7th deadline February 14th
• Meeting March 21st deadline February 28th
• Meeting April 4th deadline March 14th
• Meeting April 18th deadline March 28th

Applications can be reviewed online

Quick Links

• Variance Application (PDF) This application should be completed, printed and signed or it can then be submitted online.
• Board's Rules and Regulations
• Board of Appeals FAQ (PDF)
• All Variances Decisions by Address Prior to 5/2019 (PDF)
• B-CAT Videos - Board of Appeals (and other) Town Boards

Legal Notices

• Current and past notices posted

To find the notices check under Woburn Daily Times, the legal notices for Board of Appeals can be located under the Planning and Land Use Category drop down menu or send an email to the Board of Appeals to request a copy of the legal notice.