There shall be a Board of Appeals of five members and two associate members
who shall be residents of the Town of Easton. As terms expire or vacancies occur, the Board of
Selectmen shall make appointments pursuant to G.L. c. 40A, s. 12 and the Town Charter. Members
shall serve without remuneration and shall be subject always to the rule that they shall give due
consideration to the pertinent provisions of this By-law. 10.3.2 Powers of the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall have the following powers:
1. Appeals. To hear and decide an appeal taken by any person aggrieved by reason
of his inability to obtain a permit from any administrative official, or any person
aggrieved by any order or decision of the Commissioner of Buildings or any
other administrative official in violation of any provision of Chapter 40A,
General Laws, or of this By-law. 2. Special Permits. To grant a special permit when designated as the Special Permit
Granting Authority by this By-law. 3. Variances. To authorize a variance for a particular use of a parcel of land or to
an existing building thereon from the terms of this By-law as set forth in G.L. c.
40A, s. 10. 4. Comprehensive Permits. To grant a comprehensive permit pursuant to G.L. c.
40B. 10.3.3 Rules and Regulations; Fees. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall adopt rules and regulations,
including fees, for the conduct of business and for the purpose of this By-law and Chapter 40A of the
General Laws, and shall file a copy of such rules and fees with the Town Clerk. 10.4 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD. 10.4.1 Establishment. The Planning & Zoning Board shall consist of five (5) members and one (1)
alternate member appointed by the Board of Selectmen. 10.4.2 Powers. The Planning & Zoning Board shall have the following powers:
1. To hear and decide applications for special permits as provided in this By-law. 2. To hear and decide applications for site plan approval pursuant to Sections 10.6
and 10.7. 10.4.3 Rules and Regulations; Fees.