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The Planning Board reviews and decides on all major development proposals in Portland: and through its review, the Board implements and ensures consistency with Portland’s Comprehensive Plan.

The development review process provides a project review framework that is consistent and predictable and that ensures quality development. The size and scope of a development proposal determines the extent of the review process. As part of the development review process, zoning drainage, traffic, environmental considerations and infrastructure improvements are assessed, as well as a proposal’s consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Compliance is important for the protection of the public’s health and safety and the general livability of our community.

Over the years, there has been an increase in public participation in the development reviews. This enhancement has led to positive changes in citizen involvement during the Planning Board workshops and review process, as well as an overall improvement in the quality of development proposals. The changes require the development community to work with the impacted surrounding neighborhoods during the design development phase. Through a series of neighborhood meetings, communication between the groups offers an opportunity for the applicant to hear neighborhood concerns and to address any issues early on through quality design.

For more information, click on our Guide to Public Participation in the Planning Board Process.

Board Members

Carol Morrissette, Chair
Stuart O'Brien, Vice Chair
Elizabeth Boepple
Timothy Dean
Sean Dundon
Bill Hall
Jack Soley

Current Backup Material

5-28-2013 Meeting
 

Midtown Master Development Plan

Makers’ Market Amendments in ILB Zone

 

5-14-2013 Meeting

Map Amendment - 409 Cumberland Avenue

Applicant's Submittal
PB Memo
Plans

Makers' Market Amendments in ILb Zone

PB Memo - IL and ILb Text Amendments

Site Plan - 2282 Congress Street

Applicant's Submittal
PB Report and Attach
Plans

Site Plan/Subdivision - 91 State Street

Applicant's Submittal
PB Report with Attach
Plans and Public Comment

 

4-23-2013 Meeting
 

120 Veranda St. Subdivision

Applicant's Submittal
PB Report and Attachments
Plans

91 State Street Zone Change

PB Report - 91 State Street

74 Huntington Ave. Subdivision Plat

PB Report - 74 Huntington Avenue

 

4-09-2013 Meeting
 

91 State Street

PB Memo - 91 State Street

 

3-19-2013 Meeting 
Moved to 3-21-2013

Canco Woods Zone Change

PB Report and Attachments  

Text Amendments - Food Trucks and Winter Market

PB Report - Federated  

 

3-12-2013 Meeting
 

Midtown Project

Applicant's Submittal
PB Report and Attachments

Meeting Schedule

The Planning Board meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

The workshops begin generally at 3:30. The Public Hearings begin directly following the end of the workshops, usually around 7:00 pm.  All meetings are held in Room 209. Times and meeting Rooms are subject to change.  To view the agendas, please click here.

Contact Us

For more information stop by the
Planning Division
4th floor, Portland City Hall

or call

(207) 874-8721 or 874-8719