Zoning Board (ZBA)
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.
75 items across 13 meetings.
July 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a special permit to allow live entertainment on the outdoor patio at 2 Royall Avenue (Case 16-26-SP-V).
📍 2 Royall Avenue
📋 Proposed
Request to modify a pre-existing non-conforming use at 17 Greenbriar Road to keep the pool open until 9PM on two evenings per month (Case 17-26-ENCU-SP-V).
📍 17 Greenbriar Road
📋 Proposed
Dimensional variance sought to add a two-story addition to a pre-existing non-conforming dwelling at 15 Pinedale Lane (Case 18-26-ENCB-SP-V).
📍 15 Pinedale Lane
📋 Proposed
Informal hearing on modifying the site plan at 1010 Turnpike Street to upgrade outside storage areas and fencing.
📍 1010 Turnpike Street
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Formal issuance of decisions from the prior meeting.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourns; next meeting July 23, 2026.
June 25, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a special permit to install padel ball courts as an accessory use at Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit Street.
📍 23 Pecunit Street
• Status unclear
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Board to formally issue decisions from the prior meeting.
• Status unclear
Opportunity to address late-arising topics not on the posted agenda.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns; next session July 9, 2026.
June 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Dimensional variance to build a 37'×25' garage with an accessory dwelling unit above it at 30-32 Revere Court.
📍 30-32 Revere Court
📋 Proposed
Special permit to install a freestanding advertising sign on 140 Royall Street for the benefit of 120 Royall Street.
📍 140 Royall Street
📋 Proposed
Temporary Special Permit for Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse to place lawn signs and purple ribbons at public/town locations during August.
📍 92 Pleasant Street
📋 Proposed
Temporary Special Permit for live patio entertainment; formal hearing scheduled July 9, 2026.
📍 2 Royall Avenue
• Status unclear
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Board to issue formal decisions from prior hearing.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns; next meeting June 25, 2026.
May 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing for dimensional relief to add a front portico to a pre-existing non-conforming home at 633 Chapman St.
📍 633 Chapman Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on adding padel ball courts as an accessory use at Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit St.
📍 23 Pecunit Street
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior ZBA meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board to issue formal decisions from the prior meeting.
📋 Proposed
Open floor for last-minute topics not known 48 hours before the meeting.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourned; next ZBA meeting is June 11, 2026.
May 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Scheduled hearing on a variance to install a second wall sign on an existing commercial building at 2-4 Washington Street.
📍 2-4 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Informal hearing to renew a 2021 special permit allowing expansion of the parking lot at 2468B Washington Street.
📍 2468B Washington Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on installing Padel ball courts as an accessory use at Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit Street.
📍 23 Pecunit Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on reduced parking, a second drive-thru lane and window (~46 sq ft addition), a 154 sq ft walk-in cooler eliminating one parking space, and a second wall sign at 600 Neponset Street.
📍 600 Neponset Street
• Status unclear
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Review and ratification of decisions from the prior meeting.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned; next meeting May 28, 2026.
April 23, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
No hearings or continuations are scheduled, so the April 23 meeting is cancelled; the next meeting is May 14, 2026.
📍 Salah Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Canton Town Hall
• Status unclear
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes and decisions — deferred to next meeting given cancellation.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned (cancelled).
April 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on reduced parking, adding a second drive-thru lane/window (~46 sq ft), a 154 sq ft walk-in cooler (eliminating one parking space), and a second wall sign.
📍 600 Neponset Street
📋 Proposed
Hearing to install a new 72"H x 48"W free-standing sign at 1060 Randolph Street.
📍 1060 Randolph Street
📋 Proposed
Informal hearing for a display banner advertising the Canton Farmer's Market on the front lawn of the Rodman Building.
📍 960 Washington Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a proposed 12-lot subdivision creating 11 new homes across three parcels on Green Lane and Green Street.
📍 70 & 74 Green Lane and 90 Green Street
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board will issue or review decisions from the prior meeting.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourns; next meeting April 23, 2026.
March 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Blue Hill Country Club seeks approval to install padel ball courts as an accessory use at 23 Pecunit Street.
📍 23 Pecunit Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a proposed 12-lot subdivision creating 11 new homes at 70 & 74 Green Lane and 90 Green Street.
📍 70 & 74 Green Lane and 90 Green Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued Site Plan Approval hearing for redevelopment of Galvin Middle School at 55 Pecunit Street.
📍 55 Pecunit Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on dimensional relief to subdivide a pre-existing non-conforming lot at 474 Bolivar Street.
📍 474 Bolivar Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a Special Permit to operate an online exotic pet shop with live animal storage at 105 Chapman Street.
📍 105 Chapman Street
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from the prior ZBA meeting.
📋 Proposed
Review and issuance of decisions from the prior ZBA meeting.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns; next meeting April 9, 2026.
March 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Dimensional relief requested to subdivide a pre-existing non-conforming lot at 474 Bolivar St — outcome could alter lot sizes and affect neighboring properties.
📍 474 Bolivar Street
📋 Proposed
Special Permit sought to operate an online exotic pet shop with live animals stored on site at 105 Chapman St.
📍 105 Chapman Street
📋 Proposed
Temporary Special Permit to display lawn signs promoting the Canton Heritage Festival on May 16, 2026.
📍 2 Rolling Mill Way
• Status unclear
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Formal issuance of decisions from the prior meeting.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns; next meeting March 26, 2026.
February 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Informal presentation on a warrant article for an Opt-in Specialized Code (building energy standards towns may adopt voluntarily) at 801 Washington Street.
📍 801 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Temporary Special Permit requested to sell baked goods commercially from a home kitchen.
📍 33 Brooksweld Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a proposed 12-lot subdivision creating 11 new homes on Green Lane and Green Street.
📍 70 & 74 Green Lane and 90 Green Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued Site Plan Approval hearing for redevelopment of Galvin Middle School at 55 Pecunit Street.
📍 55 Pecunit Street
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes and decisions.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns; next meeting March 12, 2026.
February 12, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
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January 22, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Special permit and variance hearing for a 12-lot subdivision with 11 new homes entirely within a Groundwater Protection Overlay District.
📍 70 & 74 Green Lane and 90 Green Street, Canton
📋 Proposed
Special permit to hold up to 8 major events with up to 2,000 guests at 100 Royall Street throughout 2026.
📍 100 Royall Street, Canton
📋 Proposed
Special permit to use an office at 437 Turnpike Street for auto sales.
📍 437 Turnpike Street, Canton
• Status unclear
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes and formal decisions.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns; next meeting February 12, 2026.
January 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Site Plan Approval for Canton Public Schools' redevelopment of Galvin Middle School; significant public school facility project coming up Jan. 8.
📍 55 Pecunit Street
📋 Proposed
Dimensional relief requested to add an addition to a pre-existing non-conforming single-family home.
📍 5 Cynthia Road
📋 Proposed
Dimensional relief requested to build a two-story addition on a pre-existing non-conforming single-family home.
📍 53 Indian Lane
📋 Proposed
Minor modification to update the petitioner name on a previously approved ZBA decision for this property.
📍 5 Lincoln Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on modifying the site plan for Saverz Rent A Car to operate with office space and off-site vehicle storage.
📍 437 Turnpike Street
• Status unclear
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes and decisions.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns; next ZBA meeting is January 22, 2026.