 Jackson Board of Adjustment (ZBA) members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for a term of three years. "The ZBA's primary role is to interpret the terms of the zoning ordinance as enacted by the municipality. It seeks to interpret the purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance in the public interest, while at the same time protecting individual property owners from unfairness and hardship in the application of zoning regulations". (1)
The ZBA may grant variances, or special exceptions if the ordinance allows special exceptions, and hear appeals of any decision of an administrative official that is based on an interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance, pursuant to RSA 676:5.
"The legislative body , in passing the ordinance and map has already decided what zoning controls it believes to be best for the municipality and has determined what restrictions will be applied. The board of adjustment must act within the limits set by the ordinance and map and cannot enlarge, restrict or disregard these limits. In making its determinations, it is important that the Board consider the relationship between the Zoning Ordinance and the Master Plan". (2)
Appeals and Requests for Rehearing - Appeals of Administrative Decisions and Requests for a Rehearing of a ZBA decision must be filed within 30 days of the decision being appealed. See Appeal of Administrative Decision and ZBA Rehearings above for more information.
ZBA FORMS - Application forms to request a ZBA hearing are available from the Jackson Town Offices.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Jackson Board of Adjustment By-Laws state that information from the applicant and/or his representative must be provided to the Board no less than 7 calendar days prior to the date of the public hearing.
Current Members |
Term Ends |
Alternate Members |
Term Ends |
Ted Brown |
April 10, 2009 |
Dot Wood (#1) |
May 9, 2008 |
Roger Chambers |
April 3, 2009 |
Paul Belluche |
April 2011 |
Debbie Crowther |
April 3, 2009 |
Lisa MacAllister (#3) |
2010 |
David Urey |
May 9, 2008 |
Frank Benesh (#4) |
April 2, 2010 |
Helene Matesky |
April 2, 2010 |
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Alternate members are selected by the Chairman to vote in the absence of a regular member, based on rotation and seniority as indicated above. See ZBA By-Laws for more details.
ZBA Meetings - The Board of Adjustment meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, as needed. The Annual Meeting is the 3rd Wednesday in January.
For more on the role of the Zoning Board of Adjustment see Zoning Ordinances referenced above or specific state statutes at www.state.nh.us for details.
(1) Roles and Responsibilities of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Susan Slack, Esq. Legal Services Counsel, Local Government Center, N.H. Municipal Association , October 2004
(2) NH Office of Energy and Planning, The Board of Adjustment in New Hampshire, January 2005
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