Land Use Ordinance

Town Targets Citizen Petitions

The Citizen Petitions you voted to adopt are under fire again by the Rockport Select Board in their October 11…

2 years ago

Planning Board Tentatively Rules as Expected

Planning Board moves swiftly to confirm all their original errors in the face of clear guidance from Superior Court.

2 years ago

Maine Superior Court ruling largely in favor of Friends of Rockport; Town schedules Planning Board hearing for January 27, 2022

Maine Superior Court applies citizen initiatives to hotel, remands on parking and architectural harmony shortfalls.

2 years ago

Comprehensive Plan Input

The Comprehensive Plan is the foundation of Rockport town policy and ordinances. Now is your chance to participate in building…

3 years ago

Desperate Times

Desperate times as developers rush construction and contradict themselves in Court papers to ensure they can capitalize on the legally…

3 years ago

Superior Court Update (August 12)

Superior Court Update after plaintiffs submit comprehensive brief covering all aspects of the various appeals in process. Read more here:

3 years ago

Integrity of the Process

The integrity of the process is what concerns us the most. Are the town processes working correctly? You decide.

3 years ago

Zoning Board of Appeals review of building permit

The Zoning Board of Appeals must answer a simple question: Is the building under construction the same as what the…

3 years ago

Downtown parking…and so it begins

Anyone driving through downtown Rockport in the past few weeks will have no doubt noticed the distinct absence of downtown…

3 years ago

Rockport Parking: An Independent Assessment

Independent Rockport parking study shows 182 space deficit without the hotel. That rises to 256 if the hotel is built.

3 years ago