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Uxbridge ZBA adopts expedited revisions to consultant‑fee language in ZBA rules (Section 5)
Summary
The Zoning Board voted to adopt proposed, limited revisions to Section 5 (consultant fees) of the ZBA rules and regulations as presented by town counsel to clarify fee handling and appeal/withdrawal options; the board agreed to continue broader rule modernization in a future meeting.
The Zoning Board adopted targeted amendments to Section 5 (consultant fees) of its rules and regulations as recommended by town counsel.
Town staff and counsel presented brief changes intended to clarify how consultant fees are charged and administered, how applicants may appeal or withdraw to avoid charges in certain circumstances, and how interest from fee accounts might be used. The board reviewed the suggested language, heard minor grammatical edits suggested by a member, and voted to adopt the proposed Section 5 revisions so the updated language can be implemented immediately. Members also agreed the full rules document requires broader updating (e.g., to reflect that the board now sits with five members), and directed staff to continue that work to publish bylaws, the zoning map and decisions more readily online.
The motion to adopt the Section 5 changes carried by voice vote; staff will incorporate the edits and file the revised rules with the town clerk as required.
