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Grants exceptions to local zoning rules — for example, allowing a building that's slightly too close to a property line. Their decisions can be appealed to court within 20 days.
ZBA hears four variance and sign-permit cases June 16, including a residential garage setback and new restaurant signage at 100 District Ave.
Continued Hearing #26-9 – 5 Phyllis Ave: Side Yard Setback Variance (garage addition)
Carmodys seek a variance to build a garage with an 11.2' side yard, below the minimum required under Article V §5.2.0.
📍 5 Phyllis Ave, Burlington
New Hearing #26-15 – 2 Sycamore Street: Front Yard Setback Variance (portico)
Deborah Garside seeks a variance to place a portico 21' from the front property line, below the minimum front yard requirement.
📍 2 Sycamore Street, Burlington
New Hearing #26-16 – 100 District Ave: Special Sign Permit (
NE Neon Co. requests oversized wall signs for a new
📍 100 District Ave, Burlington
3 more items on the agenda
New Hearing #26-13 – 6C Wayside Rd: Special Sign Permit (illuminated signs)
New CCSign requests a special sign permit for two illuminated wall signs (~25.5 sq ft each) on the front elevation.
Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.
Board of Health subcommittee meets June 25 to take up kratom regulations.
Kratom Regulations
Subcommittee will consider regulations on kratom (a botanical sold as a supplement with stimulant and opioid-like effects) — scope and outcome not yet specified.
📍 Board of Health Conference Room, Room 236, 29 Center Street
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🔄 PostponedConservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Continued Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 11 Sears Street (John Muller) – DEP #122-731
Continued hearing on demolishing and rebuilding a dwelling at 11 Sears Street near a wetland resource area.
📍 11 Sears Street, Burlington
Why this matters: Demolish/rebuild near wetlands affects neighborhood character.
🔄 PostponedPublic Hearing – Notice of Intent – 2 Wall Street (Crosspoint Associates) – DEP #122-732 – CONTINUED TO JUNE 25, 2026Conservation Commission · June 11, 2026
Hearing to demolish and rebuild a commercial building with stormwater improvements at 2 Wall Street is continued to June 25.
📍 2 Wall Street, Burlington
Why this matters: Commercial demolish-rebuild continued; next hearing June 25.
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