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PDF Format
The following files are in PDF format: Articles 1-15; Appendices. The PDF files are an exact copy of the published book. If these files are too large or you prefer a different format, you may view the individual chapters in Word format below. Click here to view Articles 1-15 or Appendices.
Word Format
Article 1 - Purposes (Word
Document)
Article 2 - Authority and Administration (Word
Document)
Article 3 - Definitions (Word Document)
Article 4 - Administrative Procedure (Word
Document)
Article 5 - Preapplication Sketch Plan (Word
Document)
Article 6 - Minor Subdivision (Word Document)
Article 7 - Preliminary Plan for Major Subdivision (Word
Document)
Article 8 - Final Plan for Major Subdivision (Word
Document)
Article 9 - Revisions to Approved Plans (Word
Document)
Article 10 - Inspections and Enforcement (Word
Document)
Article 11 - Performance Standards (Word Document)
Article 12 - Design Guidelines (Word Document)
Article 13 - Performance Guarantees (Word
Document)
Article 14 - Waivers (Word Document)
Article 15 - Appeals (Word Document)
Appendix
A Statute or (Word Document)
Appendix B Letter of Credit or
(Word Document)
Appendix C Drainage Easement or
(Word Document)
Appendix D Application Form or
(Word Document)
Appendix E Receipt of Application (Word
Document)
Appendix F Notice to Abutter (Word
Document)
Appendix G Notice to Municipalities (Word
Document)
Appendix H Incomplete Application (Word
Document)
Appendix I Notice of Complete Application (Word
Document)
Appendix J Notice of Public Hearing (Word
Document)
Appendix K Extend Review Period (Word
Document)
Appendix L Notice of Preliminary Approval (Word
Document)
Appendix M Notice of Decision (Word
Document)
Appendix N Final Application Checklist for Minor Subdivision (Word
Document)
Appendix O Preliminary Application
Checklist for Major Subdivisions or (Word
Document)
Appendix P Final Application Checklist
for Major Subdivision or (Word
Document)
Appendix Q Article 11
Appendix R Article 12
Appendix S Typical Street Cross Section (Word
Document)
Appendix T Maine's Regional Councils (Word
Document)
Appendix U Soil and Water Conservation Districts (Word
Document)
Appendix V Planning Board Record of Subdivision Applications (Word
Document)
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