Planning Board Application Information

Site Plan Review Required

Proposals for new construction of nonresidential buildings or structures and of multifamily dwellings, including accessory buildings and structures. Proposals for enlargements of nonresidential, multifamily and accessory buildings and structures. Proposals to pave, strip, grade, or remove earth materials from areas of more than 10,000 sq. ft. within a five-year period.

Site Plan Review Not Required

Two-family dwellings, agriculture land management practices, forest management practices, construction or movement of temporary non-residential structures on a site for a period not to exceed 9 months per calendar year, and structures required for compliance with the American Disabilities Act provided the total area is less than 200 sq. ft.

Subdivision

A subdivision is the division of a parcel of land into 3 or more lots within a 5 year period whether accomplished by sale, lease, development, buildings or otherwise. Subdivision also includes the division of a new structure or structures on a parcel of land into 3 or more dwelling units within a 5 year period, the construction or placement of 3 or more dwelling units on a single parcel of land and the division of an existing structure or structures previously used for commercial or industrial use into 3 or more dwelling units within a 5 year period. There are exemptions to the subdivision law and subdivision can be complicated so be sure to review all subdivision standards. The Planning Board administers both the Wiscasset Subdivision Ordinance and Subdivision State Statute.

Fees

Site Plan Review: $.02 per square foot of floor space but not less than $25.00. Subdivision: $25.00 per lot or unit. $50.00 per lot or unit for more than 5 lots or units.

Documents

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Subdivision Pre-Application	Download »
Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plan Application	Download »