Bill > H4954

This bill establishes a new Zoning Board of Appeal in the city of Boston, consisting of 9 members and 9 alternate members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. The members will be nominated by various organizations and selected by the mayor to represent different stakeholder groups, including environmental protection, urban planning, real estate, architecture, construction, and neighborhood organizations. The board will have the power to hear and decide appeals related to zoning decisions and permit refusals, with specific procedures and standards for review. The bill also requires the board to be supported by city staff who are not engaged in real estate, permitting, or development, and to provide public access to its records and proceedings.