Planning
The Planning Department has the following core functions:
Long-range planning: Creating and periodically updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
Current planning: Administering the development project review process in collaboration with the Town’s volunteer Planning Board.
Ordinance creation and maintenance: Maintenance and creation of land use and related regulations in order to guide desired forms of development.
Policy/data analysis: Providing decision-makers with quality information and analysis of alternative policy solutions, utilizing available data.
Economic development: Protecting the Town’s tax base to support municipal services by attracting investment.
Resource protection: Protecting the natural environment and promoting excellence in the design of the built environment.
Community outreach: Facilitating meaningful community engagement in regards to the above.
Collaboration: Collaborating with community, state, and regional partners.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday/Thursday: 8am-4pm
Address
Town Office
4 Pump Street
Newcastle, ME
04553
United States
See map: Google Maps
When:
3rd Thursday of Each Month
Where:
Community Room at Clayton V. Huntley Jr. Fire Station
Time:
6:30pm
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Planner | 106 |