2016 Comprehensive Plan Re-Write (Not Adopted)

Purpose of the Re-Write 

The Town of Wells embarked on the development of a new Comprehensive plan for the community from 2014 to 2016. The purpose was to re-write the adopted Comprehensive Plan that was completed by the Town in 2005. 

A Comprehensive Plan’s purpose is to document a Town’s commitment to achieve a vision. The Comprehensive Plan reflects a long-range(e.g., ten year) view of future issues and opportunities.  Issues are identified, projected and options selected to set a course of action. These decisions are the basis for policies and implementation programs.

The State’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program did approve the 2016 Comprehensive Plan on September 25, 2017 based on the revised plan submission date of 9/11/2017. Municipal Planning Assistance Program 09-25-2017 Approval Letter

However, the Comprehensive Plan Re-Write Committee (2014-2016) did not vote to move forward with the Plan and therefore could not be considered by the Board of Selectmen or at Town Meeting. The 2016 Comprehensive Plan Re-Write was not adopted by the Town of Wells.

View the Full Version of the 2016 Draft Comprehensive Plan Update

Strategic Plan Summary Section: Pages 1-116

Inventory Section (Reference Documents): Pages 117-844

(Last Updated June 29, 2018)2016 Comp Plan Update Cover

2016 Strategic Plan Inventory Sections (Reference Documents prepared by SMRPC and others) (pages 117-844 in the full version above)

  1. Inventory Table of Contents (PDF)
  2. Section I - History and Archaeological Resources (PDF)
  3. Section II - Year-Round Population Trends (PDF)
  4. Section III - Local Economy (PDF)
  5. Section IV - Housing (PDF)
  6. Section V - Land Use (PDF)
  7. Section VI - Transportation (PDF)
  8. Section VII - Critical Natural Resources (PDF)
  9. Section VIII - Health, Wellness and Community Services (PDF)
  10. Section IX - Public Facilities (PDF)
  11. Section X - Maps (PDF)
  12. Section XI - Comprehensive Plan Survey and Results (2014) (PDF)
  13. Section XI - Comprehensive Plan Survey and Results (2016) (PDF)
  14. Section XII - Significant Sand and Gravel Aquifers Map (PDF)
  15. Section XIII - Beginning with Habitat (PDF)
  16. Section XIV - Public Poll Overview on Climate Change, NECAP (PDF)
  17. Section XV - Maine Healthy Beaches 2013 Report to US EPA (PDF)
  18. Section XVI - Wells National Estuarine Survey and Results (Part 1) (PDF)
  19. Section XVI - Wells National Estuarine Survey and Results (Part 2) (PDF)
  20. Section XVII - Summary Climate Change Risk Assessment, 2014 (PDF)
  21. Section XVIII - 2013 Wells Harbor Management Plan
  22. Section XIX - Marsh Walk Feasibility Study, 2013 (PDF)

2016 Strategic Plan Maps - Final Draft (pages 87-103 in full version above)

  1. Map1- FutureLanduse (PDF)
  2. Map2_ExistingLandUse (PDF)
  3. Map3_BuildingPermits (PDF)
  4. Map4_Lodging (PDF)
  5. Map5_PublicFacilities (PDF)
  6. Map6_Cemeteries (PDF)
  7. Map7_Conservation 6-1-18 (PDF)
  8. Map8- Conservation (PDF)
  9. Map9_RoadClassifications (PDF)
  10. Map10-FEMA_FIRM (PDF)
  11. Map11-WaterSewer (PDF)
  12. Map12_Watersheds (PDF)
  13. Map13-Wetlands (PDF)
  14. Map14_Soils (PDF)
  15. Map15_WildlifeHabitats (PDF)
  16. Zone Map Nov 2012 Signed (PDF)

2016 Comprehensive Plan Survey

  1. Strategic/Comprehensive Plan Survey – March 2016 (PDF) 11" x 17" printable document
  2. Wells Comp Plan ALL Individual Responses 06-29-16 (PDF)
  3. Wells Strategic-Comprehensive Plan Survey 2016 RESULTS 06-29-16 (PDF)

2014 Comprehensive Plan Survey

  1. 2014 Comp Plan Re-Write Flyer for Back-packs (Final) (PDF)
  2. 2014 Comp Plan Re-Write Flyer for Residents (Final) (PDF)
  3. 2014 Wells Comprehensive Plan re-Write Survey Results (PDF)