Board of Appeals

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Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

The Board is appointed for five-year terms by the Board of Selectmen and consists of five regular members and up to four alternate members.

Overview

The Sandwich Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a quasi-judicial board which interprets and applies the Town's Zoning Bylaws. It decides on a case by case basis requests for variances, special permits and appeals of the decision of the Building Commissioner, impartially considering the impact on the Town, and requirements set forth in the Town's Zoning Bylaws and Chapter 40A of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General laws.

Helpful Resources

The point of contact for the Board of Appeals is the Director of Planning and Development at 508-833-8001.

Contact Us

  1. Ralph Vitacco

    Director of Planning & Economic Development
    Email Ralph Vitacco
    Phone: 508-833-8001

  2. Leanne Drake

    Town Planner and Special Projects Administrator
    Phone: 508-833-8001

  3. Maureen McCabe

    Sr. Administrative Assistant
    Phone: 508-833-8001

  4. Bob Kupsch

    HDC Clerk
    Email
    Phone: 508-833-8001

  5. Planning & Development

    Email Planning & Development

    Phone: 508-833-8001
    Fax: 508-833-8006

Helpful Documents

  1. Variance Application (BOA) with instructions
  2. Special Permit Amendment Application (BOA) with Instructions
  3. Special Permit Application (BOA) with Instructions
  4. Sign Code Variance Application (BOA) with instructions
  1. Floodplain Special Permit Application (BOA) with Instructions
  2. Application for Comprehensive Permit (BOA) with instructions
  3. Appeal of Decision of BC (BOA) with instructions
  4. Application Fee Schedule