Overlay zoning districts are in addition to standard town zoning. The districts' boundaries and use limitations &/or development constraints are described in the town's zoning bylaw. The MVC generated these digital spatial boundaries based on the best GIS data available at the time of processing.Some overlay zoning districts are also Districts of Critical Planning Concern. These are zoning districts established by the Martha's Vineyard Commission and adopted by the town at town meeting.The boundaries are not survey-grade and are intended for planning purposes only.

Polygon feature class representing the City of Somerville, Massachusetts zoning map adopted December 12, 2019 as part of the City of Somerville Zoning Overhaul (https://www.somervillezoning.com/). Last amended by City Council December 12, 2024 per Ordinance 2024-16. This dataset last updated April 4, 2025.

Overlay zoning districts are in addition to standard town zoning. The districts' boundaries and use limitations &/or development constraints are described in the town's zoning bylaw. Some districts are under the purview of the Tisbury Board of Health. One may need to consult those regulations as well.The MVC generated these digital spatial boundaries based on the best GIS data available at the time of processing.Some overlay zoning districts are also Districts of Critical Planning Concern. These are zoning districts established by the Martha's Vineyard Commission and adopted by the town at town meeting.The boundaries are not survey-grade and are intended for planning purposes only.

For planning purposes only. The overlay zoning districts within West Tisbury MA and Parcel Boundaries. These data are not survey-grade. Each overlay zoning district is presented as its own data layer - so you can turn on or off each district to have more or less clutter on the map. Please see the Town's zoning bylaws for all regulations.See the data layer's attribute table for a brief explanation of how that layer was compiled by the Martha's Vineyard Commission. The parcel bounds were created by CAI Tech. per MassGIS Level 3 parcel data standard. Parcels are fed into the map from the MassGIS ArcGIS OnLine cloud. They update the hosted parcel data typically once a year. See the FY attribute field for the respective year - last updated.

The MassGIS zoning datalayer represents the boundaries of municipal zoning districts. Because zoning is established at the town level, there is no standard district classification across the state. While districts in different towns may have similar or even identical names, their definitions are often quite different. Generalized codes have been added to make these data useful for regional display. A related table contains detailed information about the districts such as setbacks or text descriptions from each town’s zoning bylaws. Data are available for all communities. (Only primary district information is available for the City of Boston, not additional infomation for its bylaws.) MassGIS stores the data in a statewide ArcSDE layer named ZONING_POLY. Zoning district boundaries change frequently and MassGIS currently has no formal process in place to regularly update these coverages. These data should therefore be used for regional analysis only and not as official zoning maps. The town’s own official zoning map and current copy of the by-law should be considered as the final word on zoning boundary questions or issues. In August, 2007, data were updated for these 93 towns: Adams, Agawam, Amherst, Aquinnah, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Belchertown, Billerica, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Chelmsford, Cheshire, Chester, Chesterfield, Chicopee, Chilmark, Clarksburg, Clinton, Cummington, Dalton, Dennis, East Longmeadow, Edgartown, Egremont, Falmouth, Fitchburg, Gardner, Georgetown, Gosnold, Granby, Great Barrington, Groton, Hadley, Hampden, Harvard, Hatfield, Hubbardston, Huntington, Lancaster, Lanesborough, Lawrence, Lee, Lenox, Leominster, Lowell, Ludlow, Lunenburg, Mashpee, Monson, Monterey, New Ashford, North Adams, Northampton, Oak Bluffs, Otis, Palmer, Petersham, Phillipston, Pittsfield, Richmond, Rowley, Royalston, Russell, Salisbury, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Shirley, South Hadley, Southampton, Southwick, Sterling, Stockbridge, Templeton, Tisbury, Townsend, Truro, Ware, Washington, Wellfleet, West Springfield, West Stockbridge, West Tisbury, Westfield, Westminster, Wilbraham, Williamsburg, Williamstown, Winchendon, Worthington, and Yarmouth. Note: Complete metadata is available within the downloaded zip file. This metadata can be viewed with ESRI ArcGIS software, and can be exported to FGDC and ISO metadata formats.

Overlay zoning districts are in addition to standard town zoning. The districts' boundaries and use limitations &/or development constraints are described in the town's zoning bylaw. The MVC generated these digital spatial boundaries based on the best GIS data available at the time of processing.Some overlay zoning districts are also Districts of Critical Planning Concern. These are zoning districts established by the Martha's Vineyard Commission and adopted by the town at town meeting.The boundaries are not survey-grade and are intended for planning purposes only.

The City's Zoning Ordinance and Map are tools for land-use planning. Each zone and overlay classification guides the physical development of the City through a set of requirements set forth in the City of Worcester's Zoning Ordinance as amended. As part of the planning data layers, the zoning overlay districts map layer is an integral part of the City of Worcester Geographic Information System. Planning data layers are accessed by personnel in most City departments for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production. More advanced user applications may focus on planning analysis, spatial analysis, presentation output, and review of proposed development. This feature class combines the previously separate Mixed Use Districts and Overlay Districts, with the addition of Local Historic Districts.This map data layer represents the zoning overlay districts for the City of Worcester, Massachusetts as defined by the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, as amended.OVERLAY DISTRICTS: MU: Mixed Use Development FP: Floodplain AE: Airport Environs WR: Water Resources Protection AOD: Arts Overlay District AROD: Adaptive Re-use Overlay District SPOD: Shrewsbury Street Parking Overlay District BCPOD :Blackstone Canal Parking Overlay District CPOD: Chandler Street Parking Overlay District GPOD: Grafton Street Parking Overlay District QPOD: Quinsigamond Village Parking Overlay District DSOD: Downtown/Blackstone Canal Sign Overlay District BSOD: Blackstone River Parkway Sign Overlay District USOD: Union Station View Corridor Sign Overlay District Informing Worcester is the City of Worcester's open data portal where interested parties can obtain public information at no cost

Polygon feature class representing the City of Somerville, Massachusetts zoning map adopted December 12, 2019 as part of the City of Somerville Zoning Overhaul (https://res1wwwd-o-tsomervillezoningd-o-tcom.vcapture.xyz/). Last amended by City Council December 12, 2024 per Ordinance 2024-16. This dataset last updated April 4, 2025.

The data defines the locations of the various types of zoning districts as described in the Town's Zoning by-Laws, as approved at Special Town Meeting 2024.Where any uncertainty exists with respect to the boundary of any district as shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules apply:1. Where a boundary is indicated as a street, railroad, watercourse or other body of water, it shall be construed to be the centerline or middle thereof, or where such boundary approximates a town boundary, then to the limits of the town boundary.2. Where a boundary is indicated as following approximately or parallel to a street, railroad, watercourse, or other body of water, it shall be construed to be parallel thereto and at such distance there from as dimensioned on the Zoning Map. If no dimension is given, such distance shall be determined by use of the scale shown on the Zoning Map.3. Where a dimensioned boundary coincides within ten (10) feet or less with a lot line, the boundary established by records as of March 1973 shall be construed to be the lot line.4. Where a boundary is indicated as intersecting the centerline of a street, railroad, watercourse or other water body, it shall be construed to intersect at right angles to said centerline, or in the case of a curved centerline, at right angle to the tangent to the curve at the point of intersection.5. Whenever any dispute arises on district boundaries as to the exact location of a district boundary line, the location of such line shall be determined by the Planning and Zoning Board.

To be used for reference by Brookline Planning & Community Development Department staff. Purpose of creating map was to gather all basic information necessary for zoning case review into one place. May not have the most up-to-date information so use with caution.

Spatial delineation of overlay zoning boundaries for Chilmark MA. These zones are in addition to the standard zoning districts. These GIS compilations are for planning purposes only and do not replace the definitive bounds as described in the written descriptions found in the Town's zoning by-laws.This GIS data was compiled using the most current base data obtainable at time of editing. Best efforts and intentions were used to translate/transfer the written description into a spatial boundary.

Amherst, MA Zoning Districts.

Overlay zoning districts are in addition to standard town zoning. The districts' boundaries and use limitations &/or development constraints are described in the town's zoning bylaw. The MVC generated these digital spatial boundaries based on the best GIS data available at the time of processing.

Some overlay zoning districts are also Districts of Critical Planning Concern. These are zoning districts established by the Martha's Vineyard Commission and adopted by the town at town meeting.

The boundaries are not survey-grade and are intended for planning purposes only.

This layer represents City of Boston Zoning Subdistrict boundaries indicating geographic areas subject to specific zoning guidelines. Developed and maintained by the Planning Department GIS in accordance with the Boston Zoning Code.

Zoning Districts for Arlington, Massachusetts

The zoning boundaries map layer is an integral part of the planning data in the City of Worcester Geographic Information System. This data is used by many City Departments in case review, code enforcement, and long range planning. Planning data layers are accessed by personnel in most City departments for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production. More advanced user applications may focus on planning analysis, spatial analysis, presentation output, and review of proposed development. The zoning boundaries data layer is governed by ordinance and is only changed accordingly. The zoning data layer was digitized by L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Inc. as part of a data conversion project in 1995. Further updates have been made by the City of Worcester since that time to reflect ordinance changes.Informing Worcester is the City of Worcester's open data portal where interested parties can obtain public information at no cost.

Overlay zoning districts are in addition to standard town zoning. The districts' boundaries and use limitations &/or development constraints are described in the town's zoning bylaw. The MVC generated these digital spatial boundaries based on the best GIS data available at the time of processing.

Some overlay zoning districts are also Districts of Critical Planning Concern. These are zoning districts established by the Martha'sVineyard Commission and adopted by the town at town meeting.

The boundaries are not survey-grade and are intended for planning purposes only.

TO VIEW A GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR THE DIRECTORY - CLICK HERE

WHAT IS THIS TRACKER FOR?

The City of Boston is committed to increasing transparency in the processes around the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA). The Inspectional Services Department (ISD) at the City is tasked with ensuring compliance with the zoning code. If an application for a permit is refused because of a zoning violation, applicants are able to appeal the decision to the ZBA and ask for an exception, sometimes known as a “variance.” If the ZBA grants relief, then the appellant is able to continue with the process of obtaining a permit.

In order to provide greater transparency in the ZBA process, the City of Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker is now available on Analyze Boston. Each record in this tracker represents an appeal of a denied permit application; the original permit application is known as the “parent application.” To find out more information about the original permit application, visit our Permit Finder tool. To view a map of this data, visit our ZBA Tracker Map Tool.

To learn more about the ZBA process and how to file an appeal, visit our website.

WHAT DOES EACH STATUS MEAN?

Appeal Submitted - indicates that an appeal of a zoning refusal was successfully submitted into ISD’s tracking system, either in-person at ISD (1010 Massachusetts Ave.) or through the online application portal.

More Information:

• For detailed information on how to file an appeal, see this page on the ISD website.

Next steps:

• The appeal will undergo an initial review by City staff to ensure that all necessary information and documentation has been included.
• The appellant must pay a fee.

Community Process - indicates that City staff have completed their review and signed off for the appeal process to move onto getting community feedback.

Contact Information:

• Use the link below to find the Neighborhood Liaison from the Office of Neighborhood Services for the application’s location.

Next steps:

• The appellant will work with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services to engage with people who own adjacent properties, members of the local community, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Depending on the type of project, the Boston Planning and Development Agency may also conduct a review.

Hearing Scheduled - indicates that the appeal has been scheduled for a committee or subcommittee meeting of the ZBA. For this to take place, the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services has notified ISD that the appellant has adequately engaged with the community that would be affected, should the zoning relief be granted.

Attendance Information:

• View a schedule of hearings at the ZBA webpage. Select an Upcoming Hearing to find the list of topics and how to attend.

Next steps:

• The appellant will attend the hearing in person (or through the virtual meeting). The appellant will provide the ZBA with reasons why an exception or variance to the zoning code should be granted and answer any questions from the ZBA.

• At the hearing, members of the public will be able to testify in support or against the appeal.

• The ZBA will discuss the appeal and vote to approve or deny.

Alternatively:

• The appellant can request a deferral; if allowed by the ZBA, during the hearing the appeal will receive a new hearing date.

• The appellant can withdraw the application; if allowed by the ZBA, it can be withdrawn without prejudice.

Hearing Rescheduled - indicates that the appeal’s scheduled committee meeting has been changed. This can happen for several reasons. For example, the appellant can request a deferral if they need more time to complete or update plans, or the board can defer an appeal if a quorum isn’t present (perhaps due to a recusal). A request for deferral is approved by the board, which also selects a new hearing date.

Next steps:

• Same as Hearing Scheduled above.

Hearing Concluded - indicates that the hearing has taken place. The appeal could have been approved, denied, deferred, or withdrawn, with or without additional requirements.

Additional Information:

• Meeting minutes from each committee meeting are available to download from the ZBA webpage.

Next steps:

• The ZBA Executive Secretary finalizes the Board’s decision in writing or the appellant’s attorney submits a finalized decision for ISD Legal Team review.

ZBA Decision Finalized - indicates the date on the ZBA’s written decision letter. The decision is listed under the ‘result’ field.

Next steps:

• Neighboring property owners are notified of the decision shortly after this date

• Beginning on the Final Decision Date, neighboring property owners and other involved parties who disagree with the ZBA’s decision have twenty days to file an appeal in Suffolk County Superior Court or Boston Housing Court. (For detailed information on the Zoning Commission and appeal process, please refer to Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, available here)

Appeal Closed - indicates the appeal’s outcome has been finalized and the twenty day Appeal period has ended.

Next steps:

• Depending on the ZBA decision, the appellant may or may not be able to continue the process for seeking the permit for which zoning relief was requested.

• If the ZBA approved or sustained with proviso, the appellant must take additional steps before continuing the permitting process.

WHAT DOES EACH RESULT MEAN?

Approved - means the zoning relief requested has been granted.

Approved with Proviso - means the zoning relief requested has been granted, with some conditions that must be fulfilled before the permitting process can continue. These conditions will be detailed in the written decision of the ZBA. Examples of such conditions could include: having the Boston Planning and Development Agency review updated plans; submitting more detailed plans; or obtaining additional engineer reports.

Denied - means the zoning relief requested was not granted. The appellant must wait a year before submitting a new appeal on a project for the same site.

Denied without Prejudice - means the zoning relief requested was not granted. However, the appellant only has to wait thirty days before submitting an appeal on a new project at the same site.

Withdrawn - means the appellant has chosen to remove the appeal from the ZBA’s consideration. The appellant does not have to wait a year to appeal the same zoning violations.

Note: If there is no result listed, it means that the ZBA has not issued its final written decision on the appeal. This may be the case even for appeals that have been heard by the ZBA.

HOW DO I USE THIS TRACKER?

This tracker is designed for members of the public and City of Boston employees to be able to quickly search for a specific appeal that has been submitted to the ZBA, or to search for appeals based on criteria such as location or primary contact, in order to identify the status of the appeal.

Below, under the "Data and Resources" header, you will see the "Zoning Board of Appeal Tracker" dataset:

• To look at the directory - click the "Preview" button and you will be taken to a spreadsheet-like view of the directory data.

• To expand the number of applications available to scroll through, click the "Show _ Entries" drop down at the top left of the data table and select your desired number. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom right of the dataset and select your desired page number.

• To search the tracker - use the search box to the top right of the data table to search for any keyword in the dataset. For example, if you are looking for a certain contact, type the name into the search box and see what comes back.

• To filter the data, click the blue "Add Filter" link at the top left of the data table, select the field you would like to filter on, and select the corresponding value of that field that you would like to display. For example - if you wanted to show applications for properties in Charlestown, you would click "Add Filter", select the "city" field, and select "Charlestown". You can add multiple filters.

• To sort the data based on a specific field, click the arrows next to the field name to sort in either ascending or descending order.

• To hide columns that aren't relevant to you, click the blue "Hide/Unhide Columns" button at the top right of the data table, and click on the desired column names. Hidden column names will be highlighted in white. To unhide a column, simply click it again.

• The Data Dictionary - which explains what each field means and what the values of each field mean - is available as a table below the directory, and is also

Town zoning districts for all 7 towns within Dukes County MA. These zoning extents have been mapped over the years (starting in the early 2000s) based upon written descriptions in the town's bylaws. A variety of basemap references and vintages have been used to map the extents of these zones. Data are for planning purposes only and are not survey-grade.This web map also contains Tisbury's "Management Areas" within their Waterfront/Commercial District. These sub-areas are described in detail in the Town's zoning bylaws.The Dukes County Towns include: Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, Gosnold, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, and West Tisbury.The Martha's Vineyard Commission makes all efforts to keep these data up to date and as accurate as possible. Please contact the MVC if you believe the data contain inadvertent errors or omissions. The date of last GIS edit is contained within the attribute table of the zoning data.The parcel data are served out by MassGIS and updated by the Town's parcel data consultant. The MVC does not edit or maintain parcel data for any of the Dukes County Towns.

The Tisbury zoning GIS feature layer was created from on-screen digitizing of the 'official' Tisbury Zoning map to the FY20 parcels. The GIS work was completed by the Martha's Vineyard Commission. The 'official Tisbury Zoning map' was created by Schoefield Barbini & Hone to the best of their ability based on the information they had at that time. This Zoning layer does not include Overlay Zoning Districts &/or Districts of Critical Planning Concern.