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2025 Comprehensive Plan 2025 Sorrento Comprehensive Plan Revised version of Future Land Use chapter 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. 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 ________________ 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.

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Message from a Snowplow Driver I would like every road user to take a few minutes to read this. You might learn something that could save you a lot of frustration, prevent accidents, and even save lives. • A snowplow can measure up to 16 feet wide with its wing extended — that’s the width of 3 cars. • It can weigh up to 34,000 kg (75,000 lbs) — the weight of 30 cars. READ MORE >> The Future Land Use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan has been revised. The new draft version is now available for public review. See the 2025 Sorrento Comprehensive Plan page on this website for more information. The Wednesday, February 18 Selectboard meeting 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. Reminders from the Clerk Dog licenses will be available at the office or online October 15th thru January 31st. 1ST half of taxes were due 9/30/2025. If not paid they are now accruing interest. Please contact the Town Office for the current amount due NOTICES REGULAR OFFICE HOURS : Mon 8-3, Wed 9-5, Fri 7-12. (If Mon is a holiday we will be open Tues 8-3) Select Board Meetings 1st/3rd Wednesday of each month. 7 pm in the Sorrento Community Building and via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535623920?pwd=d010ajZHVE9sbStmQXpZSG M rZkNwUT09 Passcode : 307652 Planning Board Meetings first Thursday of each month. 6 pm in the Sorrento Town Office Rapid Renewal is available for all re-registrations. If you have trouble accessing it please contact the Town Clerk. Expiration Dates TRAILERS: Can be registered for 1 or 2 years, same month, except over 2000 lb. Large trailers expire in Feb. (1 year only) BOATS: Expire Dec. 31st ATVs: Expire June 30th SNOWMOBILES: Expire June 30th MOTORCYCLES: Expire March 31 of every year, except antique 2025 Sorrento Comprehensive Plan 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 additional community feedback following the Plan’s initial submission to the State. The primary amendment is the Town is seeking a growth area exemption. Documents and more information are available on the 2025 Sorrento Comprehensive Plan page of this website. After the local public comment period closes, the Comprehensive Plan Committee will submit the revised Future Land Use chapter to the State Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP). MPAP will open an additional 20-day public comment period 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. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A revised draft version of the Future Land Use chapter in Sorrento's Comprehensive Plan is available for public review. The webpage 2025 Sorrento Comprehensive Plan has the revised draft chapter as well as a letter explaining the decision that led to the revision. PLEASE COMMENT. There's a link to a survey. Printed copies of the chapter and documents are available at the Town Office. NOTES FROM THE CHAIR 2 (long!) years ago I was elected to the Sorrento Select Board, and as Chair. I would like to report what Many Volunteer Hours has helped the Select Board accomplish in the past 2 years: 1) Town Website: up and running for over a year now. 2) Town Audits: finally up to date! The most recent audit, (FY 2024 which ended June 30, 2025) is being worked on as I write this. 3) Overdue Townwide Revaluation: completed. READ MORE >> ITEMS OF INTEREST FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER Town of Sorrento Select Board approved a FOAA Policy Regarding Requests for Public Records at the 10/15/2025 meeting. All FOAA requests to access public documents will be honored by appointment only for adequate accessibility. Full text of new policy is available here CONTACT Tel: (207) 422-6889 Fax: (207) 422-3737 79 Pomola Avenue Sorrento, ME 04677 townoffice@sorrentomaine.org TOWN OFFICE HOURS Monday: 8 am- 3pm Wednesday: 9 am - 5 pm Friday: 7 am - 12pm

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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Emergency Management What is Emergency Management (EMA) in Sorrento? The Emergency Management Agency goes into action in the case of a natural disaster, such as a wind storm. The Sorrento EMA reports to the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in Ellsworth. It is most important to be aware of the fire potential at all times especially during drought conditions. REMEMBER: BURN PERMITS ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED! As always in the event of a big storm, the fire department will be out checking for damage such as trees and overhead wires down, and washed-out roads. Reports from the town residents regarding their neighborhoods continue to be a great help to the fire department. Remember: DO NOT GO NEAR a downed line or one that is tangled in a downed tree. CALL 9-1-1 to have the fire department dispatched to check it out. The fire department has a special tool that will indicate if a downed line is one that is electrically charged or not. The Incident Command System (ICS) is utilized to keep the fire and rescue department up-to-date and compliant. The time and effort to do the training and make use of the ICS by the emergency services personnel is greatly acknowledge. Likewise, the continued cooperation of the residents of the Town of Sorrento is very much appreciated. Joey Clark, Director Sorrento Emergency Management

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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> CODE ENFORCEMENT Code Enforcement BUILDING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT Building and Plumbing Permits Applications can be downloaded or are available at the Town Office Building permit application packet Plumbing application Sample site plan When do I need a Permit? New construction. New construction of buildings and structures. Alteration of a building, structure, or land, or parts thereof, including but not limited to: Change in size of windows or doors Repair of foundations Interior renovations: remodeling interior walls to create new rooms Enclosing open frame porch Installing skylights Erection of fences Construction of new steps Decks and sheds Creation of roads or driveways, adding fill Placement of signs; except temporary signs. Moving or demolition of structures Change of use Plumbing new or replacement Electrical work Septic System installation or repair Activities within the Shoreland Zone (250 feet from high annual tide line) When don't I need a Permit? Re-roofing Siding a structure Replacing windows with new windows of the same size, in same location Replacing a plumbing fixture CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Code Enforcement Officer’s job is to approve building and plumbing permits. The officer’s primary purpose is to protect the lives, safety, and property of everyone who lives, works or visits our community. These objectives are achieved through the enforcement of state laws and local ordinances related to shore land zoning, land use regulation, plumbing, subsurface waste disposal, life safety and building standards. Stephen Cox is the Town of Sorrento’s Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector. You can reach him at 207-263-6887 or email dennysriverpipe@yahoo.com. See also the Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Shoreland Zoning Section https://www.maine.gov/dep/land/slz/index.html The Code Enforcement Officer is also in charge of septic system permits and plumbing permits required by the State of Maine. Sorrento Ordinances: Floodplain Management Ordinance (2016) (link) Land Use Ordinance (2016) (link) Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (2021) (link) The Town of Sorrento is responsible for administering the Town of Sorrento Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. Any construction within 75 feet of the shore or a stream requires permitting. State Building Codes: 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) 2015 International Building Code (IBC) 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), E-1465-08: Standard Practice for Radon Control Options for the Design and Construction of New Low-Rise Residential Buildings The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standards: 62.1 - 2016 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality) 62.2 - 2016 (Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings) 90.1 - 2016 (Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings) editions without addenda E-1465-2008, Standard Practice for Radon Control Options for the Design and Construction of New Low-Rise Residential Buildings Plumbing Codes: Uniform Plumbing Code 2021 Maine Subsurface Wastewater Rules (2023) Design Climate Data: Climate Zone 6 (A) Ground Snow Load = 50 lbs. Wind Speed (ASCE 7-16) = 102 mph Frost Depth = 48 inches Seismic Requirements: None Hurricane Requirements: None Additional Code Information: State of Maine National Electrical Code - 2020 NEC 2018 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) Deck Construction Guide Fire Protection of Floors Constructed with Wood I Joists Maine Manufactured Home Requirements Well Water Quality Maine Fuel Gas Detector Law (2022) Stephen Cox Stephen Cox is the Town of Sorrento’s Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector. You can reach him at 207-263-6887 or email dennysriverpipe@yahoo.com. The Town of Sorrento Land Use Ordinance is available under Ordinances . The Town of Sorrento is responsible for administering the Town of Sorrento Shoreland Zoning Ordinance available under Ordinances. Any construction within 75 feet of the shore or a stream requires permitting. See also the Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Shoreland Zoning Section https://www.maine.gov/dep/land/slz/index.html The Code Enforcement Officer is also in charge of septic system permits and plumbing permits required by the State of Maine.