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Guidance Documents
The guidance documents listed below inform the general public about the Commission and its various programs. The documents also serve to guide the public as well as the Commission's staff in interpreting some of the Commission's rules and regulations. These documents may not be relied upon to create rights, substantive or procedural. The Commission reserves the right to act in accordance with its statute, including in a manner that varies from these documents. Nothing in these documents shall be construed to supersede or replace the rules and regulations administered by the Commission, including the Commission's Land Use Districts and Standards (Chapter 10).
If you are uncertain which forms you will need to submit for a particular project, contact our office in Augusta or one of our regional offices for guidance.
Affordable Housing - Published April 19, 2007This document provides guidance concerning affordable housing opportunities within its jurisdiction.
Affordable Housing Policy (Word 127KB)
Affordable Housing Rules (Word 55.8KB)
CLUP Guidance Document - Published October 5, 2012
This document describes interpretation of the 2010 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) in light of the 2012 changes to the Commission?s statutory obligations.
CLUP guidance document (PDF)
Commission Policy on Receiving Public Comment - Published May 8, 2024
The Commission's policy regarding public comments
Guidance on Receiving Public Comment (PDF 53KB)
Compliance and Enforcement Response Policy - Published May 8, 2024
Summarizes the Commission's policy for administering and developing penalties for land use violations
Compliance and Enforcement Response Policy (PDF 1.5 MB)
Concept Planning Overview and Guidance - Published May 14, 2014
This document describes the interpretation of rules regarding the concept planning goals, process, and products. It can assist the landowner and the interested citizen to know, up front, what is expected of participants in the process, and how the Commission will reach a decision.
Concept Planning Overview and Guidance (PDF 327 KB)
Remote Participation Policy - Published September 8, 2021
Revised January 12, 2022. This document provides the Commission's policies regarding when Commissioners and members of the public may participate in Commission meetings and hearings through remote means, and related provisions to ensure remote meetings and hybrid meetings are conducted in an appropriate and effective manner.
Remote Participation Policy (PDF)
Site Law Certification, Land Use Standards - Published December 8, 2021
This document is intended solely for guidance to Commission staff and the public when interpreting the statutory criteria for certification of Site Law projects.
Site Law Certification Standards (PDF)
Site Law MOU between DEP and LUPC - Published September 6, 2012
This Memorandum of Understanding between the DEP and the Commission describes how the two agencies will work together in processing applications for projects that trigger the Site Location of Development Law.
Site Law MOU between DEP and LUPC (PDF)
Wind Power Expedited Area Expansion Guidance Document - Published April 12, 2011
Wind Power Expedited Area Expansion Guidance Document