Welcome to the Planning Bureau
THE PLANNING BUREAU
Provides professional land-use and strategic planning services to Augusta residents, taxpayers, the City Council, the Planning Board, and City staff so that physical changes in the built environment reflect Augusta's aspirations, to the largest degree possible.
The Bureau coordinates the City's efforts to manage Augusta's growth through long-range planning and regulation of land development. Planning staff review applications and provide the planning board with analysis of rezoning, conditional use, subdivision, development review, shoreland and special exception use applications.
The Department of Development Services, overseen by Director Matt Nazar, includes Planning and Administration, Code Enforcement, Economic Development and Facilities.
Administration provides clerical services for the Bureaus of Planning, Code Enforcement, Facilities and Buildings, and Economic Development.
The Bureau of Code Enforcement page provides information including the Land Use Ordinance, Land Use Charts, and zoning. Additionally, the MapGeo GIS page includes detailed property information including zoning.
PLANNING BOARD MEETING MATERIALS (AGENDAS, MINUTES, APPLICATIONS, ETC.) CAN BE FOUND HERE.
Planning Board Meetings are broadcast live on CTV7. Meeting recordings from previously held meetings are archived and available for viewing here.
PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION FORMS AND SUBMISSION DEADLINES
- Planning Board Application Deadlines
- Conditional Use Application
- Development Review Application
- Parcel Reclassification/Rezoning Application
- Shoreland Zoning Application
- Special Exemption Use Application
- Subdivision Review Application
PHISHING EMAILS TARGETING PLANNING BOARD APPLICANTS
The City of Augusta has been made aware of phishing emails requesting payment for Planning Board fees via wire transfer with email invoices. Please be advised: The City of Augusta will NEVER request payment via email or wire transfer.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Augusta City Hall
16 Cony Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone:(207) 626-2365
Fax:(207) 626-2520
Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday
7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
City Planner
Assistant City Planner
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.
