Permitted Use Review – Uses identified in Augusta Land Use Ordinance as ‘permitted’ uses within a given zone.

Review & Approval Authority Code Enforcement Bureau
Required Submittal Application
Review Time Frame 10 working days
Other requirements, including fees Performance guarantee must be posted for cost of improvements in public right of way.  Application fees vary.


Conditional Use Review – Uses identified in Augusta Land Use Ordinance as ‘conditional’ uses within a given zone.

Review & Approval Authority Planning Board
Required Submittal Application
Review Time Frame One public hearing must be held. Planning Board usually meets twice per month.
Other requirements, including fees $50.00 application fee is required.


Major and Minor Development Review – Developments as defined in the Augusta Land Use Ordinance.

Review & Approval Authority Planning Board
Required Submittal Application
Review Time Frame For a minor development, one public hearing must be held. For a major development, two public hearings must be held that are at least 30 days apart.  Planning Board usually meet twice per month.
Other requirements, including fees Application fees vary.


Major and Minor Subdivision Review - Subdivisions as defined in the Augusta Land Use Ordinance.

Review & Approval Authority Planning Board
Required Submittal Application
Review Time Frame For a minor subdivision, one public hearing must be held. For a major subdivision, two public hearings must be held that are at least 30 days apart.  Planning Board usually meet twice per month.
Other requirements, including fees Performance guarantee must be provided for new roads.  Application fees vary.