NEWNC’s Guidelines for Required Documents to Complete Application(s)

In order for the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) to vote on an application, the following documents must be submitted to NEWNC for review prior to a vote being taken.

Appeals for Zoning Relief

 1. Copy of the application submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

2. Copy of the denial letter from the Inspectional Services Department (ISD)

3. Copy of the Neighborhood Notification Letter sent to the abutters (see below)

4. List of the addresses of abutters notified (list of addresses to be notified may be determined at NEWNC’s discretion; see below)

5. Finalized plans submitted to the ZBA (i.e. floor plans)

Application for a Liquor License

1. Copy of the application submitted to the Licensing Board

2. Copy of the Neighborhood Notification Letter sent to the abutters (see below)

3. List of the addresses of the abutters notified (list of addresses to be notified may be determined at NEWNC’s discretion; see below)

4. Copy of floor plan including any proposed changes to the property

Presentation to NEWNC should include:

1. Proof of Neighborhood Notification to abutters (see above)

a. Neighborhood Notification should be made at least seven (7) days prior to the NEWNC meeting

b. Neighborhood Notification must be sent to abutters/contiguous properties/direct neighbors and properties that could potentially be affected

c. Note:  If your business touches a property, it is an abutter and must be notified

2. Plans for any change(s) to the interior or exterior of the property

3. Construction impact, if any, including duration of project, loss of parking spaces, traffic disruptions, trash removal

4. Plans for any change(s) to the business operation

5. Hours of operation

6. Planned signage