Zoning Officer

Link to Junkyard Statute and All Zoning Docs/Forms (right column)

Due to COVID 19, face coverings are required for in person meeting in the Zoning Office only.

603.539.7147

Office located in modular offices behind the municipal building.

Zoning Enforcement OfficerEmailOffice Hours
Rebecca BoydenEmail RebeccaTues. 4:30pm – 6pm

Building Permits are required in the Town of Effingham. If you have any questions as to whether a building project requires a permit, please contact the Zoning Enforcement Officer. The Building Permit application and Grid, as well as the Zoning Ordinance, can be found online in the ‘Docs, Forms & Applications’ link in the left hand column on the home page.

The Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) is always ready to advise a property owner on procedures involving the Effingham Zoning Ordinance and provides services in the following areas:  receives permit applications; reviews files; performs site visits; grants or denies permits; makes referrals to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

The ZEO provides support for the Planning Board on Zoning Regulations revisions and the Board of Selectmen on floodplain activity.

If there is a zoning violation the ZEO reviews the file, makes a site visit, writes a letter to the property owner inquiring “What’s Up” and follows up with an effort at resolution, monitoring the situation or a Notice of Violation.

Upcoming Events

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March 19, 4:00 pm

Board of Selectmen - Municipal Bldg 68 School St


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March 20, 6:00 pm

Historic Town Hall Project Meeting @ Eff Libraryy - Effingham Public Library 30 Townhouse Rd


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March 21, 6:30 pm

Plan Board Work session - Municipal Building 68 School St.


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March 26, 6:00 pm

Budget Committee Meeting Town Offices @68 School St.


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April 1, 6:30 pm

Conservation Commission - Town Offices 68 School St.


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April 3, 7:00 pm

ZBA Meeting


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April 4, 6:30 pm

Planning Board Mtg - Municipal Office 68 School St.


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April 6, 2:00 pm

Effingham Neighborhood Watch - Municipal Bldg 68 School St


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April 8, 6:00 pm

Historic District Commission - Municipal Building 68 School St.


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April 17, 6:00 pm

Historic Town Hall Project Meeting @ Eff Libraryy - Effingham Public Library 30 Townhouse Rd


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April 18, 6:30 pm

Plan Board Work session - Municipal Building 68 School St.


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May 1, 7:00 pm

ZBA Meeting