I want to make sure the Planning Board has my input on a particular proposal for development. How can I participate?

Residents have an opportunity to have their voices heard on every application that comes before the Planning Board. Please note that individual Planning Board members are not legally allowed to discuss projects with the public outside of Planning Board meetings. However, opportunities to participate can take the form of any of the following:

  • Attendance at a site walk - Site walks typically take place early in the application process, and allow the Planning Board and members of the public to get a sense of the "lay of the land." Site walk notices are mailed to owners of properties within 500 feet of the proposed development, and are published in the Portland Press Herald. Site walks typically take place on Saturday mornings.
  • Attendance at a sketch plan - The Planning Board may accept public comment during the sketch plan phase of the application review.
  • Attendance at a public hearing - Owners of properties within 500 feet of the proposed development will be notified of the public hearing by mail. Public hearing notices are published in the Portland Press Herald. Planning Board agenda items are also published in the Windham Independent. Finally, you may view agenda items via the link below.
  • Submission of written comments to the Planning Board - Letters or other written correspondence to the Planning Board will become part of the project file maintained by Town Planning staff, and will be brought to the attention of Planning Board members as applications are reviewed.
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1. What does the Planning Board do?
2. Do I need to go before the Planning Board for approval of my project?
3. I want to make sure the Planning Board has my input on a particular proposal for development. How can I participate?
4. What is the definition of a subdivision?
5. Can I subdivide my property?
6. What do I need to do to subdivide my property?
7. When is a Site Plan Required?
8. I have my Planning Board approval. Now what?