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Welcome to the Planning Bureau
THE PURPOSE OF THE PLANNING (AND ADMINISTRATIVE) BUREAUS IS TWOFOLD:
1) To provide administrative and clerical services for the Bureaus of Planning, Code Enforcement, Facilities and Buildings, and Economic Development.
2) To provide professional land-use and strategic planning services to Augusta residents, taxpayers, City Council, Planning Board, and City staff so that physical changes in the built environment reflect, to the largest degree possible, Augusta's aspirations and economic capacity.
The Bureau of Planning operates under the Department of Development Services, overseen by Director Matt Nazar. The Department of Development Services is organized into smaller, specialized bureaus to enhance our effectiveness. This structure allows us to focus on different areas of service with the required expertise.
The Planning Bureau coordinates the City's efforts to manage Augusta's growth through long-range planning and regulation of land development. Planning staff process rezoning, conditional use, subdivision, major and minor development, and special exception use applications.
Planning staff review applications and provide the Planning Board with analysis.
The Code Enforcement Office page has links to the Code of Ordinances, Land Use Charts, and Zoning Maps including Shoreland and Historic District Overlay Maps.
Planning Board Meetings are broadcast live on CTV7. Meeting recordings from previously held meetings are archived and available for viewing here.
MEETING MATERIALS (AGENDAS, MINUTES, APPLICATIONS, ETC.) CAN BE FOUND HERE.
Forms and Documents
CONTACT INFORMATION
Augusta City Hall
16 Cony Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone:(207) 626-2365
Fax:(207) 626-2520
Monday to Friday
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
2023 Comprehensive Plan
On November 2, 2023, the City of Augusta City Council voted unanimously to approve the 2023 Comprehensive Plan. This milestone marks the culmination of efforts that began in 2018, involving extensive public engagement and adeptly navigating the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan reflects the community's vision for Augusta's future, aiming to foster sustainable growth, enhance quality of life, and ensure the city's resilience for years to come.
