Zoning Process Step One: Apply to the Board of Appeal
You may obtain appeal forms, along with detailed instructions, at Counter One at the Boston Inspectional Services Department at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue. The Department’s hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will need to submit an original document, along with the required number of copies and appropriate fee. Be sure to have the property owner’s name and signature on the appeal form. Bring a copy of your refusal letter.
If an attorney, agent, or other authorized party prepares the form, a letter of authorization must accompany it. (A commercial tenant may file on behalf of the owner, so long as the tenant has a letter of authorization from the owner).
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