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Board of Appeals
Overview
The role of the Board of Appeals is to:
- Hear and decide administrative appeals.
- Hear and decide applications for special permits.
- Hear and decide petitions for zoning variances.
View the Board Charge.
Meetings
See the current meeting schedule (PDF).
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Please call the Board of Appeals at 781-698-4534 with any questions you may have.
Board Membership
- 5 full members, 6 associate
- Appointed by: Select Board
- Term: Full members - 5 years, Associate members - 1 year
Members must:
- Have lived in Lexington for at least eight years;
- Have significant experience and activity in town affairs related to matters within the purview of the Board of Appeals; and
- Have no major land-holding interest in Lexington.
It is highly desirable that the Board of Appeals include people with various specialties such as:
- Legal training and experience
- Engineering background
- Environmental and/or conservation experience
- Architectural and/or design training
Board of Appeals Application Fees
| Type of Application | Residential | Non-Residential |
|---|---|---|
| Variance | $100 | $200 |
| Variance Modification | $100 | $200 |
| Special Permit | $100 | $200 |
| Special Permit Renewal | $100 | $200 |
| Special Permit Minor Revision | $100 | $200 |
| Administrative Appeal | $100 | $200 |
| Sign | $100 | $100 |