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What is the Zoning Commission?

The Boston Zoning Commission (BZC) is an appointed body that maintains and updates Boston's zoning code. The BZC meets monthly to consider petitions to change the Code through adopting map and text changes or applications for special zoning designations such as Planned Development Areas (PDAs) and Institutional Master Plans (IMPs).

Participating in Hearings

Zoning Commission meetings are public hearings, meaning the public can participate in hearings by offering written comments ahead of time or by attending Zoom meetings and verbally offering public comment. Written comments can be submitted by email to [email protected] or by post to 1 City Hall Square, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02201.

Hearings are held on a Wednesday of each month. You can register Zoom hearings and view hearing agendas by clicking on the hearing dates.

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Upcoming Hearings

View all upcoming Zoning Commission Hearings

Wed

11

Mar

Zoning Commission Hearing 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LOCATION: Virtual Meeting

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Wed

15

Apr

Zoning Commission Hearing 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LOCATION: Virtual Meeting

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Wed

13

May

Zoning Commission Hearing 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LOCATION: Virtual Meeting

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Past Hearings

Wed

11

Feb

Zoning Commission Hearing 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LOCATION: Virtual Meeting

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Wed

07

Jan

Zoning Commission Hearing 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LOCATION: Virtual Meeting

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Wed

10

Dec

Zoning Commission Hearing 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LOCATION: Virtual Meeting

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Documents Archived by Year

2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020

December 9, 2020

October 21, 2020

June 10, 2020

May 13, 2020

March 11, 2020

Febuary 12, 2020

January 8, 2020

2019

December 11, 2019

November 13, 2019

October 9, 2019

September 11, 2019

August 7, 2019

July 17, 2019

May 8, 2019

April 10, 2019

March 27, 2019

2018

December 12, 2018

November 7, 2018

October 10, 2018

September 12, 2018

August 8, 2018

July 11, 2018

June 13, 2018

May 9, 2018

April 11, 2018

March 7, 2018

Febuary 7, 2018

January 10, 2018

2017
2016
2014
2013

Boston Zoning Commission Membership List

For more information, please contact [email protected].

Boston Zoning Commission Membership List as of Feburary, 2026
Name Nominating Organization Appointment Expiration
David Marr Building Trade Employers' Association May 1, 2020
Ricardo Austrich Boston Society of Landscape Architects May 1, 2026
Jaimie McNeil Greater Boston Massachusetts Labor Council AFL-CIO May 1, 2025
Aisha Miller Neighborhood Representative May 1, 2026
Ryan Woods Neighborhood Representative May 1, 2026
Midori Morikawa Homeowner May 1, 2026
Michael DiMella  Greater Boston Real Estate Board November 1, 2020
Michael Nichols Audubon Circle Neighborhood Association October 1, 2021
Jill Hatton Mayor’s Selection May 1, 2021
Drew Leff Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce May 1, 2021
John M. Arroyo Mayor’s Selection May 1, 2022

Language Access

Interpreting services are available to communicate the information at these meetings at no additional cost to you. If you require translation services, please contact the following: [email protected]. Please request interpreting services no later than 5 days before the meeting date.