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Zoning Commission Hearing

Sep 09, 2026

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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  • Contact Name:

    Jeffrey Hampton

  • Contact Email Address:

    [email protected]

  • Type:

    Zoning Commission

  • Location:

    Virtual Meeting

  • Contact Phone:

    617.918.4308

Description:

Register for Zoom: bosplans.org/BZC-Sep92026

The Boston Zoning Commission typically meets on the first Wednesday (and third, when applicable) of each month to rule on proposed amendments to the Boston Zoning Code. The Commission also votes on Institutional Master Plans and Planned Development Areas in accordance with Article 80. Anyone may petition the Zoning Commission to adopt a zoning change. Following community engagement, Planning Department staff bring zoning change recommendations to the BPDA Board of Directors for approval and then petition the Zoning Commission. Once the Zoning Commission adopts a zoning amendment, it is sent to the Mayor for approval and then is codified in the Zoning Code.

Zoning Commission hearings are conducted virtually through Zoom. The public can participate in hearings by registering for and attending Zoom meetings and verbally offering public comment. The public can also send written comments by email to [email protected] or by post to 1 City Hall Square, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Agenda 
 

9:00 AM  

Text Amendment Application No. 551
Clerical Corrections Citywide


Said amendment would address minor language changes to various Articles of the Boston Zoning Code. These updates amend transcription and formatting errors, resolve instances of missing or inaccurate content, and provide language clarifications for confusing or misrepresented regulations.

 
9:05 AM   

Text Amendment Application Nos. 552-553
Battery Storage Facilities
Article 88


Said amendments would: (1) implement updates to Article 88 of the Boston Zoning Code (the “Code”) that establish the new Consolidated Local Permit process for Small Clean Energy Infrastructure pursuant to the State’s 225 CMR 29.00; and (2) establish Citywide use and dimensional regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).