The Zoning Board of Appeals was established to hear and decide the following categories of appeals and petitions:
Appeals by persons aggrieved by decisions of the Townsend Zoning Enforcement Officer (Building Commissioner) in the grant or denial of permits or zoning enforcement decisions.
Petitions for Variance from the provisions of the Townsend Zoning Bylaw.
Petitions for Special Permit for certain uses of land or structures as set forth in the Townsend Zoning Bylaw.
Applications for Comprehensive Permits pursuant to MGL Chapter 40B.