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ZBA CASE FILE # ________________
APPLICATION FOR BREWSTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
SPECIAL PERMIT/ VARIANCE/ ZBA APPEAL APPLICATION
($300 Filing Fee)
NAME OF APPLICANT_____________________________________________________________
REPRESENTATIVE _________________________PHONE NUMBER _______________________
MAILING ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________
PROPERTYADDRESS ____________________________________________________________
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNER(S) __________________________________________________
REGISTRY OF DEEDS TITLE REFERENCE BOOK ____________ PAGE__________ OR
CERT. OF TITLE #_____________________ LAND COURT # _____________________
PLAN # ______________________
TOWN MAP # _________________ LOT #____________________________
ZONING DISTRICT ____________________ YEAR BUILT ______________________
STATEMENT OF PROJECT
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SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR AGENT FOR OWNER DATE
NOTE: This petition is NOT COMPLETE until all information is provided. Accuracy of this
information is the responsibility of the petitioner.
Brewster Zoning Board of Appeals
2198 Main Street
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701 x 1168
FAX (508) 896-8089
www.brewster-ma.gov
Date + Time Stamped
By Town Clerk
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DATA SHEET
Complete this form for every structure on the site that is in some way nonconforming.
Identify structure: primary house, garage, tool shed, other _________________
STREET ADDRESS ________________________________ YEAR BUILT ___________
MAP # _______ LOT #________
ZONING DISTRICT ___________
List only the nonconformities below:Identify all nonconforming setbacks.
LOCATION EXISTING REQUIRED PROPOSED
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Location is used to identify the setback: I.E. front, back, left side, right side, N-north, S-south, E-east, W-west,
Existing is the setback that currently exists on the ground
Required is the applicable setback required currently in the Brewster zoning bylaw
Proposed is the setback being requested
FRONTAGE: EXISTING __________ REQUIRED __________
LOT SIZE: __________________________
LOT COVERAGE EXISTING % __________ PROPOSED % __________ ALLOWED % _________
SIZE OF PARCEL __________ sq. ft. BUILDABLE UPLAND ____________sq. ft.
BUILDING COVERAGE/PRIMARY STRUCTURE ___________sq, ft.
BUILDING COVERAGE ALL OTHER STRUCTURES ___________sq, ft.
BUILDING HEIGHT:EXISTING _________ PROPOSED _________
SPECIAL PERMITS:
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AS SET FORTH IN M.G.L. 40A, § 6, or § 9 and
SECTION 179-25, BREWSTER BYLAW UPON WHICH THE BOARD IS EMPOWERED
TO ACT.
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SECTION(S) PARAGRAPH(S) OF BREWSTER BYLAW UNDER WHICH THE SPECIAL
PERMIT IS SOUGHT AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL.
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VARIANCES:
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AS SET FORTH IN M.G.L. 40A, § 10
SECTION(S) PARAGRAPH(S) OF BREWSTER BYLAW UNDER WHICH THE VARIANCE IS
SOUGHT AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL. In order to grant a Variance, the
ZBA must find all three of the following to be true:
Owing to circumstances relating to the soil conditions, shape, or topography of
such land or structures and especially affecting such land or structures but not
affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located, and
A literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance or by-law would involve
substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner or appellant, and
That desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public
good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose
of such ordinance or by-law
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APPEAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH M.G.L. 40 A, § 8, 14
CITE ORDER OR DECISION OF ZONING AGENT OR OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL
OR ATTACH LETTER FROM ZONING AGENT/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL.
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FILING PROCEDURES
Completed application packages are required to be submitted and time stamped by the Town
Clerk at least thirty-five (35) days prior to the requested hearing date. Town Hall hours are 8:30
am – 4:00 pm Monday- Friday.
Complete application (12 copies) checklist:
Application
Professionally engineered site plan
Assessor’s map showing the applicant’s lot
Building plans, including floor layout, elevations and dimensions
Decision letter from the zoning agent, if applicable
$300 Filing Fee (made payable by check)
Photographs are recommended.
Please also provide one (1) pdf or electronic copy of the completed application package.
An Abutter’s List will be requested by the Zoning Board Clerk when the application is filed.
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Appeal will be
advertised in the local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks prior to the public hearing. The
agenda will also be posted of the Meeting Board on the main floor of the Town Offices.
A copy of the Zoning-By-Law, Chapter 179, is available at the Brewster Ladies’ Library. It may
also be purchased at the Town Offices for $25.00 or downloaded without charge from The Town
of Brewster e-code website: http://www.ecode360.com/BR1068
Any Decision of the Board of Appeals may be appealed to Superior Court, Land Court or District
Court within twenty (20) days from the time that the decision is filed with the Town Clerk.