Manchester-By-The-Sea Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting | September 16, 2026

The Manchester-By-The-Sea Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on September 16, 2026, to review special permit applications related to residential property improvements. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a special permit to replace an existing residential swimming pool with a new 18x50 foot pool at 15 Old Neck Road, with conditions on fencing and low-voltage lighting. Another significant agenda item was the approval of a special permit for constructing an accessory carriage house with garages for four automobiles and a standard accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the second floor at 202 Beach Street. The board deliberated on zoning compliance, lot coverage, setbacks, and neighborhood impact, including concerns raised by neighbors about aesthetics, noise, and tree removal. Conditions were imposed to ensure the carriage house and garages are used for personal vehicles only, with no commercial activity, and lighting must be low voltage and dark sky compliant. The meeting also addressed procedural matters such as site visits and meeting minutes approval.