What do I need to submit in order to have a public hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals?

The Zoning Board of Appeals is empowered to act on zoning appeals, special permits, findings, variances and comprehensive permits in accordance with applicable sections of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40A, 40B, and the Scituate Zoning Bylaws. You may file your application in the Building Department during regular business hours. Your application must include the following information:

• Two checks both made payable to the Town of Scituate. One check for $35.00, the cost for an abutter's list and one check for the filing fee.
• Ten copies of the site plan/plot plan stamped by a certified engineer showing building locations and setbacks both existing and proposed.
• Ten copies of color photographs of the site.
• Ten copies of the current deed or certificate and record plan referred to in said deed (if applicable) or Purchase and Sale Agreement.
• Ten copies of the assessor's card showing age of the building.
• One copy of letter of authorization if the applicant is not the owner of the property.
• PDFs of all items included in the application (as listed above).

You will be contacted directly by either the Scituate Mariner or Patriot Ledger for payment of the legal advertisement for your application.