# Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals - October 26, 2026

The Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on October 26, 2026, and approved three applications. ZBA-2026-41, for a small storage addition at 19 Lawton Street, received variance approval for setback relief. ZBA-2026-42 concerned proposed Scrub-A-Dub car wash signage at 585 Pawtucket Boulevard; the board approved the requested sign variance and illumination special permit with conditions, including limits on illumination hours. The applicant cited an estimated private investment of more than $8 million. Neighbors raised concerns about flood risk, traffic, and effects on the residential area; Planning Board and Conservation Commission reviews remain pending.

For ZBA-2026-43, the board approved with conditions variances for New England Heritage Properties’ proposed 205-unit mixed-use development at 41 Hurd Street, addressing ground-floor access and parking requirements. The board also unanimously approved the October 15 meeting minutes and adjourned. No government procurement, contract award, or public spending decision was identified; the matters concerned land-use approvals for private projects.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Sources
- [Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals - October 26, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Krso-9O7O8) - LTCLowellMA