Property owners sometimes need a variance from the local zoning bylaw or ordinance to undertake a particular use or to locate a certain structures on their property.  This situation may arise when a parcel of land falls short of minimum dimensional or area requirements of the zoning code in relation to the proposed use or structure, or when the use, structure or land otherwise fail to meet other criteria found within the zoning regulations.  To qualify for a variance, a landowner must show that his or her request meets certain thresholds established under both state (M.G.L. c. 40A, § 10) and local zoning laws.  Despite these statutory requirements, the zoning board has discretion to decide whether or not to grant the variance.  

Attorney Dowling can assist you in obtaining your variance or in challenging a neighbor’s request for a variance.  Attorney Dowling can also assist you in your appeal of a variance denial.  The process of obtaining or opposing a variance is complicated and involves many technical and intangible factors that Attorney Dowling is uniquely qualified and experienced to help you with.  Attorney Dowling is a member of the North Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals and is an experienced zoning lawyer in the Attleboro area.  

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