Where

City Council Chambers, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell MA 01852

From the posted agenda, as read by AI. The agenda is the official notice; check it before you go.

How to take part

• Attend in person at City Council Chambers, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell MA 01852.
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What's on the agenda

The meeting will hear three requests for zoning relief. They cover a home addition at 19 Lawton Street, a sign and lighting at 585 Pawtucket Boulevard, and a 205-unit mixed-use project at 41 Hurd Street.

Agenda items

• ZBA-2026-41: Variance request by Thyrin Song to construct an addition at 19 Lawton Street, for relief from side and front yard setbacks
• ZBA-2026-42: Variance and special permit request by Aim Realty Medford, LLC for internal illumination and a free-standing sign at 585 Pawtucket Boulevard
• ZBA-2026-43: Variance request by New England Heritage Properties, Inc to construct a 205-unit mixed-use development at 41 Hurd Street, for relief from ground floor use, entrance, motor vehicle access, and parking requirements

The full text is in the city's PDF, linked below.

Agenda posted on the city website (PDF, 327 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 21, 2026.

Terms used here

special permit

Permission from a board the zoning names, such as the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Board, for a use or project the zoning allows only with that board's approval.

variance

Permission from the zoning board to use or build on a property in a way the zoning doesn't allow, such as closer to a lot line, because of a hardship particular to the property.

ZBA

Zoning Board of Appeals.

All the terms in the glossary

Source

This meeting's agenda in the City of Lowell's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Lowell Publick on October 21, 2026.