Land Use & Zoning
In Maine, the Board of Appeals (or Zoning Board of Appeals) hears requests for:
AChanges to the zoning map
BVariances, special exceptions, and appeals from administrative decisions✓ Correct
CSubdivision approvals
DSite plan review for commercial development
Explanation
The local Board of Appeals (Zoning Board of Appeals or Board of Zoning Appeals) in Maine municipalities handles variance requests, special exceptions (conditional use permits), and appeals from administrative decisions of the code enforcement officer.
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