Augusta Planning & Development rolled out a 10-question survey to gather thoughts on the city’s first big zoning shift in 61 years. Residents, business owners, and those who own property can now tell officials what they want for land use and how Augusta should grow.
Officials aim to bring zoning rules into the modern era. The changes will support growth over time and safeguard public health and safety.
Augusta’s zoning code hasn’t budged since 1963. That’s more than six decades without a serious look at land use rules, making this the first substantial revision the city has tackled…