A. Function - the primary function of this Board is to service as a first Board of Appeal from any administrative decision relative to zoning and to consider applications for special exception or variance to provision of the Zoning Ordinance.
1. by anyone aggrieved, including an applicant, an abutter or an individual affected.
2. by the Planning Board, the Selectmen for the Town or an administrative official involved.
B. Procedure
1. application shall be made to the Clerk of the Board on the form available.
2. a public hearing shall be held, a notice posted at least five (5) days prior to the hearing in two (2) public places and advertised in a newspaper of local circulation and sent to abutters as provided by law.
3. costs incurred shall be paid by the applicant prior to the hearing.
4. if a rehearing is desired, application must be made within twenty (20) days of notification of decisions, the Board shall grant or deny within thirty (30) days of application. Application must include all evidence to be considered.
5. if a rehearing is denied, or if decision at a rehearing is questioned, remedy is application to the Superior Court within thirty (30) days of decision by the Board.
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