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ZBA Variance & Special Use Permit Application Guidelines

Helpful Guide Applying with the ZBA

ZBA Application checklist

The applicant must be present at the public hearing. Applicant's will be billed for the legal ad publication. 

Original completed application to be submitted to the Town Clerk's Office and 7 copies of the application to the Zoning Board office. 

The applicant must include all items on the checklist with the Variance or Special Use Application. 

The following must be requested from the Assessor's Office: 

• An official list of Abutters for a $10 fee
• (2) sets of labels with addresses of Abutters

The following must be submitted to the Town Clerk's Office: 

• A check for $300 made payable to the Town of Blackstone
• A physical copy of the full application with a copy of the Abutters list

The following must be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals Office:

• Minimum of (7) physical copies & (1) PDF copy (emailed to the Zoning Secretary) of the submission packet including the following:
  • Completed Variance or Special Permit application form;
  • Building Inspector/Zoning Agent's determination letter related to the application;
  • The deed, land court certificate (if registered land), showing all easements, right-of-way, or other encumbrances;
  • Certified Plot Plan as described above;
  • Building plans, if applicable, including dimensions, square footage, elevations, etc.;
  • Photographs of the subject premises/property, illustrating the proposed project area;
  • The signed site access agreement form (if applicable).
  • Property Card from Assessor database from the Town of Blackstone
  • A copy of the Abutters list with (2) sets of address labels