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 / OtherFee
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)