Planning & Codes Projects
The Scarborough Planning and Codes Department oversees various development projects throughout the Town of Scarborough. See below for a list current projects that the Planning and Codes Department is involved in:
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- Planning
The Planning Department is working on a long-term project that includes simplifying our existing ordinances and finding opportunities to incorporate changes where recommended with these consolidations. The overall goal is to create a more cohesive set of standards, while removing ambiguity and subjectivity in the review process.
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- Engineering & Technical Services
- Planning
New proposed Environmental Standards are being drafted through the Conservation Commission. The new standards, upon approval will be added to Chapter 405B Site Plan Standards. Learn more about what the new ordinance proposal includes.
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- Planning
The Downs development project began in 2018 and is located at the geographic center of Scarborough at the site of the former Scarborough Downs harness racing track. Learn about the Town of Scarborough's ongoing involvement in the 525-acre project with the developers, Crossroad Holdings.
- Downs
- Growth
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- Planning
The Comprehensive Plan is a community-wide initiative outlining a vision for the future of Scarborough. The plan analyzes existing conditions and emerging trends, illustrates a plan for future development and conservation, provides the Town with strategies for sustainability, and steps for implementation. The most recent Comprehensive Plan was completed in June 2021.
- Environment
- Growth
![project map]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647866120/scarboroughmaineorg/jvneajxq5aezywzlafmh/TheDownsTransportation-ProjectsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1647866120/scarboroughmaineorg/jvneajxq5aezywzlafmh/TheDownsTransportation-ProjectsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1647866120/scarboroughmaineorg/jvneajxq5aezywzlafmh/TheDownsTransportation-ProjectsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1647866120/scarboroughmaineorg/jvneajxq5aezywzlafmh/TheDownsTransportation-ProjectsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1647866120/scarboroughmaineorg/jvneajxq5aezywzlafmh/TheDownsTransportation-ProjectsThumbnail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1647866120/scarboroughmaineorg/jvneajxq5aezywzlafmh/TheDownsTransportation-ProjectsThumbnail.png","width":2200}])
- Engineering & Technical Services
The Downs development is a proposed multi-phase redevelopment that will eventually include all the Scarborough Downs property and generate over 2,000 peak hour traffic trips. Learn more about the significant infrastructure and transportation network improvements that will be occurring in the Town of Scarborough, and beyond, associated with the development at the Downs.
- Downs
- Growth
- Infrastructure
![Route 1 Corridor Study]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649857827/scarboroughmaineorg/ggwliagqopbcmenuxcls/299789-Route1WorkScarSaco12-300x279.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1649857827/scarboroughmaineorg/ggwliagqopbcmenuxcls/299789-Route1WorkScarSaco12-300x279.jpg","width":300}])
- Planning
The purpose of this study is to make the Route 1 corridor from Downtown Saco to Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough safe and accessible for all travel modes, including motor vehicles, transit users, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Making the corridor more accessible will stimulate economic development, reduce vehicle delay, and improve safety for all users.