Land Use & Zoning
A Maine municipality's planning board reviews and approves:
AIndividual building permit applications
BSubdivisions, site plans, and other development proposals✓ Correct
CZoning appeals and variance requests
DAssessments of property values
Explanation
Maine planning boards review and approve development proposals including subdivisions, site plans, and large developments. Variance and appeal requests typically go to the zoning board of appeals.
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