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Planning & Economic Development

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The Planning Department consists of:

• Bob Hamblen, City Planner
• Peter Morelli, Development Director

The mission of the Planning Office is to treat all residents and applicants as customers, deserving of our best service. We try to provide prompt and efficient processing of applications, as well as prompt attention to concerns raised by residents regarding particular developments. At all times, we strive to ensure that the Zoning Ordinances and Subdivision Regulations of the City are administered consistently and fairly.

The prime functions of the Planning Deparment are to provide timely reviews of development proposals for conformance with the City's regulations, including site plan, conditional use and subdivision review. In most cases, these reviews are done in conjunction with reviews by the Saco Planning Board. In addition, the Planning Department works closely with the Planning Board to modify the City's zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations.

The Planning Board meets twice a month, generally on the second and fourth Tuesday. It is given the responsibility of approving subdivisions, site plans, and conditional uses. Other actions include recommendations to the City Council on contract zoning applications, and zone text and map changes.

In addition to Boards, the Planning Office provide staff support for various City projects.