# Zoning Board of Appeals // September 22, 2026

The Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on September 22, 2026, addressing multiple zoning and variance requests primarily related to residential property modifications and land use. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals for special permits to demolish and rebuild non-conforming single-family dwellings at 164 Bay Avenue and 9 Brighton Street, with conditions ensuring compliance with floodplain bylaws and building height regulations. The board also considered a variance request for a 10x14 accessory building at 411 Ocean Street, deliberating setback requirements and potential future conversion to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), ultimately continuing the matter for further review. Additionally, a dimensional variance was granted for a 10x32 addition at 132 Highland Street to address zoning non-conformities caused by an illegal lot division, with the understanding that further relief would be needed for full compliance. Another variance was approved for subdividing a property at 540 Union Street, allowing preservation of a historic home despite frontage challenges. The board discussed a 16,000 square foot industrial facility at 125 Commerce Way, focusing on earth removal and fill volumes, determining that a special permit for fill might be required due to bylaw thresholds. Throughout, the board emphasized adherence to zoning bylaws, practical difficulties, and public interest considerations, with motions passed to grant permits and variances subject to conditions and further documentation. No direct contract awards or procurement vendor selections were reported, but policy discussions on zoning and accessory structure regulations may influence future development and procurement activities in the community.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Zoning Board of Appeals // September 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAqvqTc77p0) - Government - Marshfield Community Media