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Highland Plantation Zoning Map Update
Last Updated: August 25, 2025
Highland Plantation was originally part of the Commission’s jurisdiction and service area. After a local process to develop a comprehensive plan and land use ordinance, Highland Plantation assumed local land use authority from the Commission in July 2016.
At the annual Plantation meeting on April 26, 2025, residents in attendance voted to repeal the comprehensive plan and land use ordinance. Plantation officials subsequently submitted a petition to return to the LUPC service area.
On August 13, 2025, the Commission adopted a rulemaking for Chapter 17 to reestablish jurisdiction in Highland Plantation. One component of the rule adopts the 2016 LUPC Land Use Guidance Map (Zoning Map) to provide interim permitting guidance until a community-based update process is undertaken.
The LUPC is working with residents and property owners on a process to update the 2016 Zoning Map. The work plan and timeline for the update process are shown below.
For more information, please contact Stacy Benjamin by telephone at (207) 441-3761 or email at stacy.benjamin@maine.gov.
Map Update Timeline
| Action | Timing | Notes/Details |
|---|---|---|
Land use inventory and report |
July/August |
Includes a permit review, review of available resource data, and a windshield survey |
1st Community meeting to review existing resources and development patterns to help designate appropriate zones |
September 13, 2025 |
The meeting will be at the Town Hall at 10:00 am. |
Draft updated map |
Early October |
Draft based on land use inventory and feedback from the 1st community meeting |
2nd Community meeting to review and comment on the draft map |
Mid-late October |
An informal opportunity for the community to provide feedback on the draft map |
Staff-initiated zoning petition to adopt updated land use guidance map |
November or December Commission meeting |
The process would follow Chapter 4 requirements and Commission practices for staff-initiated rezonings |
Materials on Highland Plantation Zoning Map Update
| Date | Project Update or Event | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2025 | Commission Meeting | |
| May 14, 2025 | Commission Meeting |