The Town of Sorrento is inviting public comment on a revised draft version of the Future Land Use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. 

 

The Comprehensive Plan Committee made these revisions after receiving community feedback following the Plan’s initial submission to the State. The Committee thanks everyone who reviewed and provided comments and requests your help again. The primary amendment is the Town is seeking a growth area exemption. Included in the documents available on this website are explanations of why this came about.

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After this local public comment period closes, the Comprehensive Plan Committee will submit the revised draft of the Future Land Use chapter to the State Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP). As before, MPAP will open an additional public comment period of 20 days and review the chapter for consistency with State requirements. Following the State’s consistency determination, the Town will hold a public hearing prior to Town Meeting, where voters will ultimately consider adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. 

 

Review the Revised Materials​​

The following pdf documents are available online for review (printed copies available at the Town Office):

• Revised Future Land Use Chapter draft (Redlined to show changes)

• Memorandum Summarizing Changes to the Future Land Use Chapter

• Letter from the Comprehensive Plan Committee providing additional context and explanation

 

Public Comment Opportunities

Selectboard Meeting
A regularly scheduled Selectboard meeting on Wednesday, February 18, will begin one hour earlier than usual, at 6:00 PM, to allow time for public comment on the revised Future Land Use chapter. Zoom option will be available for those unable to attend in person.

Written Comments
Written feedback may be submitted through the end of day on Friday, February 20, using the link below:

Submit feedback online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/33SK2ZQ

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The Sorrento Comprehensive Plan is the product of a three-year community effort to understand Sorrento as it exists now and to articulate a long-term vision for its future. The plan provides guidance for the town as it seeks to build on its strengths, address its management challenges, increase its capacity, and respond to anticipated changes. In addition, the comprehensive plan is required for the town to be eligible for certain State programs, grants, and loans.

The comprehensive plan is intended to be a clear statement of the town’s values, collective vision, and future goals. It is meant to inform and guide the town as it makes management and planning decisions. The plan is not legally binding and creates no requirement, regulation, or ordinance of any kind. The expectation is that any recommendations or proposals contained in the plan will be given further consideration through the normal town public decision-making process. Any additional land use regulations need to be carefully considered, specific to identified community concerns, and have extensive public engagement.​​