Zoning Board of Appeals

Overview

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a volunteer regulatory board consisting of five regular and one associate members appointed by the Town Manager.  It has powers and duties detailed under Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, and as specified under The Town of Randolph Zoning Ordinances. 

The ZBA conducts public hearings to consider:

• Variances from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
   If a proposed project does not meet specific zoning requirements, such as minimum lot size, dimensional limits, height of buildings, and required setbacks from adjacent properties, an applicant may request those conditions be waived. ZBA must determine that a “hardship” exists in order to grant relief from zoning.
  
  
• Applications regarding non-conforming uses/structures
   Requests for extensions, changes or alteration of structures or uses that do not meet current zoning requirements, but did meet regulations in place at the time of their establishment. These “non-conforming” structures or uses may be extended, changed or altered through approval of the ZBA.
  
  
• Appeals of decisions by the Building Commissioner
   Any person may contest a decision issued by the Building Commissioner through the ZBA.
  
  
• Comprehensive Permits under Chapter 40B of the General Laws of the Commonwealth
   Any permit requested under M.G.L. chapter 40B that creates affordable housing through the waiver of some zoning requirements. 
  
  
• Special Permits as allowed under the Zoning Ordinance
   This is to allow uses that require discretionary approval of the ZBA as specified in the Town Zoning Ordinance.  The ZBA considers these cases by evaluating criteria established in the Zoning Ordinance, and may impose conditions on an approval. ZBA must determine whether a proposal is detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public. 

Meetings

• Conducted Wednesday evenings as needed beginning at 7pm
• Meetings are held hybrid. In person meetings are held at Town Hall 41 South Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368
• Zoom links are posted to meeting agenda no less than 48 hours prior to a scheduled meeting.

Please contact the office at 781-961-1519 with any questions regarding meeting schedules.

Agendas & Minutes

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

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

Al Costa- Chairman

Sean Fontes

Kevin O’Connell

Barry Reckley

Chris Spears

Amanda George- Alternate