Planning Board

Establishing Authority

State Law, Town Charter, Land Use and Development Code and Planning Board, Ordinance.

Rules of the Planning Board

To view the most recent Planning Board Rules, please see the following: Planning Board Rules. 

Duties & Meetings

All Private Way, Subdivision, Major Site Plan and Special Exception applications are reviewed by the Planning Board.

The Board meets regularly on the first Monday of the month, unless it is a holiday; in which case, the regular meeting is scheduled for the second Monday of the month.

If warranted by the number of pending or newly submitted applications, a second monthly meeting may be called, typically for the third Monday of the month.

Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at the Gorham Municipal Center in the Council Chambers.

Guidelines for Public Participation

Public participation is encouraged. This document will assist with the process: Planning Board Project Review Process Guide

Membership and Terms

Planning Board members are appointed by the Town Council for a three (3) year term. The Board is comprised of up to seven (7) members.  Current members and their terms are displayed below.