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The City is working with the Sanford community to update our Comprehensive Plan. This plan provides long-range planning and policy direction for the next 20 years for Sanford. It guides City decisions about land use planning and major investments such as parks, utilities, sidewalks, and other amenities. The content of the Plan is informed by residents through several community engagement opportunities, including ongoing online engagement on this website.
The Plan is carefully guided by the steering committee, which is composed of Sanford residents and Sanford board representatives who meet regularly to discuss the Plan. Resident input is critical to the Comprehensive Plan process. Share a transformational idea below. Sign up for updates via the button in the right-hand column. We will post information about public meetings, the community survey, and other opportunities for you to share your vision for Sanford.
The City is working with the Sanford community to update our Comprehensive Plan. This plan provides long-range planning and policy direction for the next 20 years for Sanford. It guides City decisions about land use planning and major investments such as parks, utilities, sidewalks, and other amenities. The content of the Plan is informed by residents through several community engagement opportunities, including ongoing online engagement on this website.
The Plan is carefully guided by the steering committee, which is composed of Sanford residents and Sanford board representatives who meet regularly to discuss the Plan. Resident input is critical to the Comprehensive Plan process. Share a transformational idea below. Sign up for updates via the button in the right-hand column. We will post information about public meetings, the community survey, and other opportunities for you to share your vision for Sanford.
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Comprehensive Plan Committee Steering Committee Meeting #1
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Comprehensive Plan Committee Steering Committee Meeting #2
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Comprehensive Plan Committee Steering Committee Meeting #3
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Comprehensive Plan Committee Steering Committee Meeting #6
Planning Process
Data and Analysis
Comprehensive Plan has finished this stage
Phase 1- The development of a community data profile that examines existing conditions, demographic trends, and a policy assessment of the existing Comprehensive Plan.
Community Engagement
Comprehensive Plan is currently at this stage
Phase 2- Multiple engagement activities aimed at gathering community input to help steer the development of the Comprehensive Plan. This initial outreach phase consists of:
Community-Wide Engagement
Neighborhood Engagement
Online Engagement
Draft Plan
this is an upcoming stage for Comprehensive Plan
Phase 3- Drafting a revised Comprehensive Plan, drawing from the input collected during the initial community engagement activities, while also addressing any applicable Maine statutory requirements.
Community Engagement
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Phase 4- Presenting the draft plan to the community through another round of community engagement activities.
Adoption & Implementation
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Phase 5- The adoption of the updated Comprehensive Plan and implementation strategies that support the vision, goals, and objectives of the City.