Zoning Clinic
The Boston Inspectional Services Department provides a clinic for homeowners and small businesses that have questions about the zoning approval process. The clinic takes place every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon at Plans and Zoning, Counter Two, Boston Inspectional Services, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, fifth floor. Since the clinic started in May 1999, it has served an average of 30 customers each month.Translators are available if you call ahead at 635.5300 extension 1348.
The clinic creates a customerfriendly atmosphere where anybody trying to navigate through the zoning process has a one-on-one 15-minute session to discuss general or specific zoning questions. No appointments are required for the clinics held at Boston Inspectional Services, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston.
Residential issues included in the Zoning Clinic include: additions, change of occupancy from one- to a two- or three-family maximum, exterior decks, roof decks, porches, swimming pools, extension of floor area to basements and attics, fences, off-street parking, accessory structures as garages, sheds,patios, and sunrooms.
Commercial issues included in the Zoning Clinic include: increasing occupancy loads, signage, take-out restaurant use, offices, home business uses, and more.
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