ZBA Filing Fees
In calculating the filing fee for a ZBA filing, the fee schedule with the notes below shall be utilized:
Fee Schedule
| Variance / Permit Request / Other | Fee |
|---|---|
| Non-residential Variance for Use | $1,550 |
| Non-residential Special Permit for Use (5.2,5.3.4 etc) | Under 5,000 Square Feet GFA: $750 |
| 5,000 Square Feet and over GFA: $1,550 | |
| Residential Use (Special Permit 5.2, 5.3.4) | $300 plus $75 for Each Unit |
| Residential Use Accessory Dwelling Unit | $300 |
| Special Permit Requests for Expansion or Alteration of Existing Residential Dimensional Non-Conformances | $300 |
| Special Permit Requests for Expansion or Alteration of Existing Non-Residential Dimensional Non-Conformances | $300 plus $75 for Each Conformance Issue |
| Residential Dimensional* Variance Requests | $300 plus $75 for Each Additional Item of Relief Sought |
| Non-Residential Dimensional* Variance Requests | $450 plus $75 for Each Additional Item of Relief Sought |
| Appeals | $300 Filing Fee |
| Other | $750 |
*(dimensional shall include but not be limited to intensity of uses, landscaping, parking, signs etc)
Note: In the event that a filing contains multiple requests that fall under more than one of the above categories, the highest minimum filing fee of the applicable categories shall be utilized and $75 for each additional request shall be added to the fee (for example 1. a commercial use variance with a dimensional variance shall be $1,550 minimum fee plus $75, 2. a multi-use commercial residential request shall utilize the commercial min filing fee and add the additional $75 per additional request)
Comprehensive Permits
The applicant shall be required to pay for all fees incurred by the City in the process of reviewing the plans, issuing a decision, reviewing the definitive plans and oversight and inspection of the comprehensive permit through the construction process to the completion of the development. In addition, a filing fee per unit is required which shall be calculated utilizing the special permit/ site plan review schedule which has been adopted by the Municipal Council (authorized by MGL ch40B)