{"id":3920,"date":"2026-11-03T19:04:04","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/?page_id=3920"},"modified":"2026-11-03T20:58:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T20:58:24","slug":"zoning-and-permitting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/zoning-and-permitting\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoning and Permitting"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3920\" class=\"elementor elementor-3920\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be7b8a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be7b8a6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cf708e7\" data-id=\"cf708e7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8b407e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c8b407e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- EDIC Lynn: ZONING AND PERMITTING page. 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style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/edic-harbor-park-downtown.jpg')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Lynn Harbor Park with downtown Lynn behind it\">\r\n <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n  <div class=\"eb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/realestate\/\">Real Estate<\/a> &nbsp;\/&nbsp; Zoning and Permitting<\/div>\r\n  <h1>Zoning and <span>permitting.<\/span><\/h1>\r\n  <p>Zoning in Lynn is handled by the City's Inspectional Services Department (ISD). Here's how to check what's allowed and where to start.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sec\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"split\">\r\n <figure class=\"ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/edic-shipwright.jpg\" alt=\"The Shipwright, a new mixed-use building in Lynn\"><\/figure>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"eb\">Step one<\/div>\r\n <h2>Request a zoning determination<\/h2>\r\n <p>ISD coordinates all inspections in the City and interprets the City of Lynn Zone Ordinance. To find out whether a proposed use or development is allowed, submit a written request for a <strong>Zoning Determination<\/strong> through the City's online portal.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"btns\" style=\"margin-top:18px\"><a class=\"btn b\" href=\"https:\/\/ci-lynn-ma.smartgovcommunity.com\/Public\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lynn ISD portal<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sec tight\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n <div class=\"eb\">Look it up<\/div>\r\n <h2>Maps and the zoning ordinance<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"lead\">Lynn adopted an updated Zone Ordinance on December 9, 2025.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"cols\">\r\n  <ul>\r\n   <li><a class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoflynn.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/instant\/basic\/index.html?appid=046e581adf6c4a93bbb4e997497df453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Interactive zoning map<\/strong><span>Search any address to see its zoning district<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n   <li><a class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynnma.gov\/UserFiles\/Servers\/Server_109726\/File\/CityGovernment\/Departments\/Inspectional%20Services\/Zoning\/Lynn%20Zoning%20Ordinance%20v2025-12-09%20as%20adopted.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>City of Lynn Zone Ordinance<\/strong><span>As adopted December 9, 2025 (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n   <li><a class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynnma.gov\/UserFiles\/Servers\/Server_109726\/File\/CityGovernment\/Departments\/Inspectional%20Services\/Zoning\/Lynn%20Zoning%20Map%20-%2024x36.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zoning map, large format<\/strong><span>24 x 36 in. (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n   <li><a class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynnma.gov\/UserFiles\/Servers\/Server_109726\/File\/CityGovernment\/Departments\/Inspectional%20Services\/Zoning\/Lynn%20Zoning%20Map%20-%2011x17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zoning map, printable<\/strong><span>11 x 17 in. (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n   <li><a class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axisgis.com\/LynnMA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Property lookup (AXIS GIS)<\/strong><span>Parcel and zoning information by address, from the Assessor's Office<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <ul>\r\n   <li><a class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynnma.gov\/UserFiles\/Servers\/Server_109726\/File\/CityGovernment\/Departments\/Inspectional%20Services\/Zoning\/Zoning%20Review%20Check%20List%20Commercial.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zoning review checklist: commercial<\/strong><span>What ISD looks for on commercial projects (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n   <li><a class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynnma.gov\/UserFiles\/Servers\/Server_109726\/File\/CityGovernment\/Departments\/Inspectional%20Services\/Zoning\/Zoning%20Review%20Check%20List%20Home.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zoning review checklist: residential<\/strong><span>(PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n   <li><a class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynnma.gov\/UserFiles\/Servers\/Server_109726\/File\/CityGovernment\/Departments\/Inspectional%20Services\/Zoning\/SITE%20PLAN%20REVIEW%20APPLICATION%20WITH%20PLANNING%20DEPARTMENT%20ADDENDUM%20V%201.0%2011.14.25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Site plan review application<\/strong><span>With Planning Department addendum, November 2025 (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n   <li><a class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynnma.gov\/UserFiles\/Servers\/Server_109726\/File\/CityGovernment\/Departments\/Inspectional%20Services\/Zoning\/Application%20For%20Zoning%20Board%20Of%20Appeals.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zoning Board of Appeals application<\/strong><span>For variances and special permits (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n   <li><a class=\"doc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynnma.gov\/UserFiles\/Servers\/Server_109726\/File\/CityGovernment\/Departments\/Inspectional%20Services\/Zoning\/fees%20-%20zoning%20board%20of%20appeals%2010.5.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zoning Board of Appeals fee schedule<\/strong><span>(PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sec tight\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n <div class=\"eb\">Who to contact<\/div>\r\n <h2>City offices<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"cols\" style=\"--n:3\">\r\n  <div><h3>Inspectional Services<\/h3><p>Zoning determinations, permits and inspections. Lynn City Hall, Room 405, 3 City Hall Square. City Hall: 781.598.4000.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:14px\">Mon, Wed, Thu 8:30 to 4:00 &middot; Tue 8:30 to 8:00 &middot; Fri 8:30 to 12:30<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <div><h3>Zoning Board of Appeals<\/h3><p>Hears variances and special permits. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM, City Hall, Room 302. File applications with ISD.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <div><h3>EDIC\/Lynn<\/h3><p>We don't issue zoning decisions, but we can help you understand the process and connect you with the right office. 781.581.9399 &middot; info@ediclynn.org<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"src\">Source: City of Lynn Inspectional Services Department. Hours and schedules can change; check with the City before visiting.<\/p>\r\n <nav class=\"next\" aria-label=\"Keep exploring\"><b>Keep exploring<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/realestate\/\">Search Properties<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/incentives\/\">Incentives<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/plans-and-reports\/\">Plans and Reports<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/loan-programs\/\">Loan Programs<\/a><\/nav>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n<section class=\"cta bleed\">\r\n <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n  <h2>Ready to look at Lynn?<\/h2>\r\n  <p>Talk to Danya Smith at EDIC\/Lynn: dsmith@ediclynn.org &middot; 781.581.9399<\/p>\r\n  <div class=\"btns\"><a class=\"btn w\" href=\"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/realestate\/\">Search Properties<\/a><a class=\"btn o\" href=\"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/incentives\/\">See Incentives<\/a><a class=\"btn o\" href=\"https:\/\/ediclynn.org\/wp\/about\/\">Talk to EDIC<\/a><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Estate &nbsp;\/&nbsp; Zoning and Permitting Zoning and permitting. 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