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.
42 items across 20 meetings.
May 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Owners seek a special permit and variance to add onto a pre-existing nonconforming home at 287 Marshall St.
📍 287 Marshall St, Duxbury
📋 Proposed
Owner proposes to demolish and rebuild a nonconforming structure in the VE flood zone (highest-risk coastal flood area) at 13 Ocean Rd South; special permit required.
📍 13 Ocean Rd South, Duxbury
📋 Proposed
Owners seek a special permit to add onto a pre-existing nonconforming home at 286 Enterprise St.
📍 286 Enterprise St, Duxbury
May 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Ian and Jennifer Stoker-Long seek a special permit to add an addition to a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling on a 0.497-acre lot in the Residential Compatibility District, Parcel 086-017-002.
📍 286 Enterprise Street, Parcel 086-017-002
May 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 28: applicant seeks a special permit to demolish and rebuild a pre-existing nonconforming structure in the VE Flood Zone (high-velocity coastal flood area) at 13 Ocean Rd South, Parcel 140-939-126, 0.103 acres in the RC District and FHAOD.
📍 13 Ocean Rd South, Parcel 140-939-126
May 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Collin Clark & Lindsey Ludwig seek a special permit to add onto a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling on a 0.536-acre Residential Compatibility District lot at 287 Marshall Street.
📍 287 Marshall Street, Parcel 124-096-111
May 14, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued 40B (affordable-housing law) comprehensive permit for 28 single-family homes, including 7 affordable units, at 910 & 934 Temple Street.
📍 910 & 934 Temple Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing: owner seeks to raise an existing nonconforming dwelling ~7.3 feet onto wooden piers and add a new deck in the same footprint.
📍 101 Gurnet Road
📋 Proposed
Owner proposes a part-time law office in an accessory structure plus a new freestanding illuminated sign at a residential address.
📍 125 Bow Street
📋 Proposed
Owner seeks a special permit to add a two-story addition and screened porch to a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling.
📍 8 Mayflower Road
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior ZBA meeting minutes.
May 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Justin DuClos seeks a special permit to run a part-time law practice in an accessory structure and erect a freestanding illuminated sign at 125 Bow Street, Parcel 090-048-001 (0.94 acres, RC District).
📍 125 Bow Street, Parcel 090-048-001
May 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
David Gooley seeks a special permit (Articles 400 & 900) to add a two-story addition and screened-in porch to a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling at 8 Mayflower Road, Parcel 081-952-019, 0.172 acres in the RC district.
📍 8 Mayflower Road, Parcel 081-952-019
April 23, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing: applicants seek a special permit to raze and rebuild a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling on wood pilings at 83 Gurnet Road.
📍 83 Gurnet Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing: applicants seek a special permit to raze and rebuild a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling at 48 Mayflower Avenue.
📍 48 Mayflower Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing: same applicants at 48 Mayflower Avenue seek a special permit to relocate an existing shed on their nonconforming property.
📍 48 Mayflower Avenue
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior ZBA meeting minutes.
April 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Special permit sought to raze and rebuild a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling on wood pilings at 83 Gurnet Road.
📍 83 Gurnet Road
📋 Proposed
Special permit sought to raze and rebuild a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling at 48 Mayflower Avenue.
📍 48 Mayflower Avenue
📋 Proposed
Special permit sought to relocate an existing shed on the same nonconforming property at 48 Mayflower Avenue.
📍 48 Mayflower Avenue
April 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Special permit sought to add a non-illuminated freestanding sign and information kiosk on the island at the Trout Farm Lane entrance.
📍 Trout Farm Lane & Winter Street
📋 Proposed
Applicants appeal the Zoning Enforcement Officer's violation notice for reconstructing a deck without zoning review or a building permit.
📍 17 Ocean Rd South
📋 Proposed
Variance requested to raise and reconstruct a pre-existing nonconforming deck at 17 Ocean Rd South.
📍 17 Ocean Rd South
📋 Proposed
Special permit also required alongside the variance to raise and reconstruct the same nonconforming deck.
📍 17 Ocean Rd South
📋 Proposed
Applicant seeks special permit and variances to erect a 120-foot cell monopole set less than 120 feet from the nearest lot line, exceeding the 100-foot height limit.
📍 421 Elm Street
📋 Proposed
Special permit and variance requested to lift a nonconforming house ~5.5 feet onto wooden piers and rebuild its deck in the same footprint.
📍 101 Gurnet Road
📋 Proposed
Special permit sought to tear down and rebuild a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling on wood pilings.
📍 83 Gurnet Road
📋 Proposed
Special permit requested to demolish and rebuild a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling at 48 Mayflower Avenue.
📍 48 Mayflower Avenue
📋 Proposed
Special permit needed to relocate an existing shed on the same nonconforming property at 48 Mayflower Avenue.
📍 48 Mayflower Avenue
March 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 26: Trout Farm HOA wants to place a non-illuminated freestanding sign and information kiosk on the street-entrance island at Trout Farm Lane and Winter Street, requiring a special permit under multiple bylaw articles.
📍 Trout Farm Lane at intersection of Trout Farm Lane and Winter Street, Duxbury
March 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Owner appeals Zoning Enforcement Officer's violation notice for rebuilding a deck without a building permit or zoning review, with alleged setback, easement encroachment, and multiple bylaw violations at 4,197 sq ft RC/FHAOD lot, Parcel 139-939-124.
📍 17 Ocean Rd South, Parcel 139-939-124
March 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Variance sought under Bylaw Articles 400 & 900 to reconstruct a pre-existing nonconforming deck on a 4,197 sq ft lot in the RC District and Flood Hazard Area Overlay District; applicant is Joyce Leone c/o Robert W. Galvin, Esq.
📍 17 Ocean Rd South, Parcel No. 139-939-124
March 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Joyce Leone seeks a special permit to reconstruct a pre-existing nonconforming deck on a 4,197 sq ft lot in the RC District and Flood Hazard Area Overlay District, Parcel 139-939-124.
📍 17 Ocean Rd South, Parcel 139-939-124
March 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up Mar. 26: Vertex Tower seeks a special permit plus variances from the 100-ft height limit and standard setback to erect a 120-ft monopole cell tower in the Residential Compatibility and Aquifer Protection Overlay Districts, 421 Elm St., Parcel 060-043-000 (2.09 acres).
📍 421 Elm Street, Parcel 060-043-000, Duxbury MA
March 12, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a comprehensive permit to build 28 single-family homes—including seven affordable units—under 40B (affordable-housing law) at 910 & 934 Temple Street.
📍 910 & 934 Temple Street
March 12, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a proposal to build 28 single-family homes, including 7 affordable units, at 910 & 934 Temple Street under the state 40B affordable-housing law.
📍 910 & 934 Temple Street
February 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Trout Farm HOA wants to install a non-illuminated freestanding sign and information kiosk on the median island at the Trout Farm Road/Winter Street entrance; special permit required.
📍 Trout Farm Road & Winter Street
• Status unclear
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
January 22, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Special permit requested to lift an existing nonconforming coastal home onto a FEMA pile foundation, replace the front deck with a 10'×11' sunroom, and rebuild the 13'×22' rear deck with relocated stairs.
📍 23 Ocean Street Road South, Duxbury
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior ZBA meeting minutes.
January 22, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Special permit hearing to raise a nonconforming coastal dwelling onto a FEMA-compliant pile foundation, replace front deck with a 10'x11' enclosed sunroom, and rebuild the 13'x22' rear deck with relocated stairs.
📍 23 Ocean Street South, Duxbury
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior ZBA meeting minutes.