Amendments to Chapter 220, Methodology for Identification of Regional Service Centers (LD 2250)

The State Planning Office has amended Chapter 220, the rule SPO uses to identify municipalities serving as regional service centers in accordance with 30-A MRSA §4301, sub §14-A. Find more information here

New Comprehensive Plan Review Criteria Rule

A new comprehensive plan review criteria rule became effective on September 20th! Find more information & the new rule here

Brochure on why municipalities create comprehensive plans

This new brochure points out a few of the many reasons why communities take on the planning process of creating a comprehensive plan. Learn about some of the key benefits your community may see with a comprehensive plan that is consistent with Maine's Growth Management Act. View the brochure (PDF 535KB)

Comprehensive Planning Impact Survey

Fourteen coastal towns were chosen for a case study on how Maine's Growth Management Act has impacted communities. All towns chosen have developed and adopted consistent comprehensive plans under the Growth Management Act (30-A MRSA §4312 et seq). The selection process captured a mix of large and small towns that face various planning issues. Towns chosen for the study span nearly the entire length of the Maine Coast, from Wells to Roque Bluffs. Find out more about this project