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Planning Board

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Planning Board members: Sharon Thompson (Chair), Edward Hoyt II (Co-Chair), Patricia Lanning (Secretary), Roger Averill, Robin Patterson and Lance Shores.

The Benton Planning Board meets at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of every month at the Benton Town Office. The meeting is open to the public.

While the Planning Board issues Shoreland Zoning and Conditional Use Permits, the Code Enforcement Officer is able to take action on many projects and building permits that don't require Planning Board action or approval. Any questions should be referred to the CEO, Arthur Thompson Jr., at 453-2997 and he will advise applicants if Planning Board approval/action is required.

For Town rules regarding setbacks and minimum lot sizes, refer to the Land Use Ordinance manual which is available at the Town Office. The attached pdf files have more information regarding zoning plus the following standards for single-family detached dwellings are excerpted from the Land Use Ordinance manual:

Minimum Lot size for single family detached dwelling.

10,000 sq. ft. (sewered) - Village, Industrial and Growth Districts

20,000 sq. ft. (unsewered) - Village, Industrial and Growth Districts

30,000 sq. ft. - Rural District.

Minimum Street Frontage.

125 feet - Village and Growth Districts

150 feet - Rural and Industrial Districts

Minimum Front Setback.

15 feet - Village and Growth Districts

25 feet - Rural District

50 feet - Industrial District

Minimum Side Setback and Rear Setback.