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Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of seven members and two alternates. The Board typically meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  The Board rules on requests for Variances and Special Exceptions from the Zoning Ordinance as well as Appeals from Administrative Decisions. Click here for the Board of Adjustment Rules & Regulations.

Upcoming Meetings

Meetings Calendar
Tue Jun 17

Zoning Board of Adjustment

7:00 PM
Eileen Dondero Foley Council Chambers, Municipal Complex
Tue Jul 15

Zoning Board of Adjustment

7:00 PM
Eileen Dondero Foley Council Chambers, Municipal Complex
Tue Aug 19

Zoning Board of Adjustment

7:00 PM
Eileen Dondero Foley Council Chambers, Municipal Complex
Meetings Calendar
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To see an archive of past meetings, please visit the Meetings and Material.

Go to the BOA Archived Meetings and Material page

Recorded Meeting Videos

5.27.2025 Board of Adjustment

5.27.2025 Board of Adjustment

May 27, 2025

5.27.2025 Board of Adjustment

5.20.2025 Board of Adjustment

5.20.2025 Board of Adjustment

May 20, 2025

5.20.2025 Board of Adjustment

4.22.2025 Board of Adjustment

4.22.2025 Board of Adjustment

April 22, 2025

4.22.2025 Board of Adjustment

4.15.2025 Board of Adjustment

4.15.2025 Board of Adjustment

April 15, 2025

4.15.2025 Board of Adjustment

3.18.2025 Board of Adjustment

3.18.2025 Board of Adjustment

March 18, 2025

3.18.2025 Board of Adjustment

View all Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Videos (YouTube)

Board Members

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Members
Phyllis Eldridge
Beth Margeson
Paul Mannle
David Rheaume
Thomas Rossi
Jeffrey Mattson
Thomas Nies
VACANT, Alternate
VACANT, Alternate

Planning Department Staff Contacts

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Jillian Harris

Principal Planner
(603) 610-7296
jharris@portsmouthnh.gov
Stefanie Casella
Stefanie Casella

Stefanie Casella

Planner II
(603) 610-7290
slcasella@portsmouthnh.gov
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Kimberli Kienia

Administrative Assistant II
(603) 610-7217
kkienia@portsmouthnh.gov
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