Peabody Zoning Board Meeting - July 20, 2026

The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on July 20, 2026, to review several zoning-related applications and appeals. Key procurement-related discussions included an administrative appeal concerning alleged zoning violations at a property on Meredith Road, where the board granted a continuance until September to allow for an accurate land survey and resolution of building permit issues. Another significant matter involved approval of a variance for a pool cabana at 17 Murdoch Drive, with conditions to reduce the size and submit updated plans before construction and permit issuance. Additional variances were approved for residential property additions at 11 Lynch Street and 2 Danforth Street, both with neighbor support. The board also approved a remand for a property on Reynolds Road with revised setback variances. Throughout, the board emphasized compliance with zoning ordinances, accurate documentation, and timely submission of plans and permits. Motions to approve variances and continuances were passed by roll call votes, reflecting the board's oversight role in property development and zoning compliance within Peabody.