Zoning Board of Appeals

**Starting June 15, 2021, meetings will NO LONGER be held via Zoom, and instead will be held in person at City Hall**


Members

 
  • Catherine Merkle, Member, Chairwoman
  • Kent Richards, Member
  • Sandra Varrieur, Member
  • Kathryn Rautenstrauch, Associate Member
  • Johnny Bender, Associate Member
  • Lauren Stamatis, Zoning Board Clerk

About the Board

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals is composed of 3 volunteer members and 2 volunteer associate members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Municipal Council. The Zoning Board of Appeals was established to administer the Zoning Ordinance and the Massachusetts state Zoning Act relative to special permits, variances, and appeals from rulings of the Building Commissioner. The best way to reach the Board members is through the Department of Planning and Development.

Regular Meetings

  • 2nd Thursday of the month

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.  Please note that links to digital copies of documents are only available for upcoming online agendas - the links may be deactivated as soon as the day after the meeting.  For access after that, please email planning@cityofattleboro.us or stop by our office during normal business hours.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Application Materials

  1. ZBA Application (PDF)
  2. Form to Continue Public Hearing (PDF)
  3. Form for an Extension of Time (PDF)
  4. Form to Withdraw Petition (PDF)
  5. Form F Application - Council, Peer Review Appeal ZBA

Resources

  1. Filing Fees of the Zoning Board of Appeals (PDF)
  2. Zoning Map 1 - Color (PDF)
  3. Zoning Map 2 - Color (PDF)
  4. Zoning Map 3 - Color (PDF)
  5. Zoning Map 4 - Color (PDF)
  6. Zoning Ordinance (PDF)

City of Attleboro GIS System

Axis GIS Waiver Opens in new windowCity of Attleboro GIS

The public can use this system to locate parcels by address, parcel ID, or owner.  You can review assessing information, zoning districts, flood plain, wetlands, and more.  For use instructions, please see the CAI Help Guide.