Zoning Board of Adjustment

The principal role of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) is to review and rule on zoning ordinance relief applications seeking variances, special exceptions, or appeals of decisions made by administrative officials. The ZBA provides the necessary flexibility to ensure that the zoning ordinance is applied equitably to all properties. ZBA members are elected for 3-year terms.

If a relief application is submitted, the ZBA meets on the fourth (4th) Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm to review and vote on the relief application. Please contact the Planning & Zoning Administrator for information regarding application submission. Meeting notices are posted at Town Administration buildings and published in the Portsmouth Herald and on the Town website a minimum of 5 days prior to each meeting. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend all meetings.

Apply to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for:

  • Appeal from a Decision of an Administrative Officer
  • Request for Variance
  • Request for Special Exception
  • Request for Equitable Waiver of Dimensional Requirement
  • Appeal of Planning Board Decision

Staff Contacts

Name Title
Rick Milner Planning & Zoning Administrator

Board Members

NameTitleTerm Expiration
Robin Reid

Chair

2025

William Clifford

Vice Chair

2024

Larry Miller

Member

2025

Mark L. Janos

Member

2026

Phelps Fullerton

Member

2026

Dennis Williams

Alternate Member

2025

Charles Hoyt

Alternate Member

2026

Deborah Sillay

Alternate Member

2026

Jonathan Howe

Alternate Member

2025

Donna McCay

Alternate Member

2025