AUGUSTA, Maine — The Land Use Planning Commission seeks public comment on a draft guidance document, “Assessing and Minimizing Visual Impacts to Scenic Resources from Communication Towers.” The public comment period will be open until Aug. 26, 2016.
In recent years, a number of applications have been filed with the commission for construction of new communication towers. Proposals can vary widely, especially given the rate of technological change within the telecommunications field. The purpose of this document is to help establish a consistent, predictable review process for proposed communication towers in the areas served by the Land Use Planning Commission, by communicating the commission’s general approach to assessing and minimizing potential visual impacts from new towers.
FMI, or to request a copy of the guidance document, contact Ben Godsoe at Benjamin.godsoe@maine.gov or (207) 287-2619. To view the document, visit www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml.
