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Planning & Development
The Department of Planning and Development uses a permitting portal through Civic Plus.
Simply complete the one-time registration and apply for the appropriate permit(s) through the Citizen Portal (click here or on the button below).
This new system allows for each resident and/or contractor applying for permits in the Town of Brunswick to have their own registered profile.
Once registered, you will be able to:
- Easily submit permit applications
- Check the status of applications
- Submit additional documents
- And more!
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The Department of Planning and Development is responsible for a wide variety of municipal activities, including:
- Comprehensive Planning
- Development Review
- Downtown and Neighborhood Planning
- Natural Resources
- Sign/Building/Plumbing/Electrical Permitting
- Town of Brunswick Zoning Ordinance Rules and Regulations
- Village Review District Design Review
- Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Through our work we aid in protecting Brunswick’s community, economic, natural and historical resources.
Questions
Thank you for visiting our Department. Should you have any questions regarding the Department or the information contained on these pages, please feel free to contact us at 207-725-6660. We look forward to hearing from you regarding development in the Town of Brunswick.
Notifications
- State of Maine has amended the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC)
- When is the Planning and Development Office open?
- How do I obtain permit applications for Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Signs or Change of Use?
- What are some examples of projects that require building permits?
- What are the documentation requirements for a Building Permit/Demolition Permit?
- How do I obtain Planning Board, Village Review Board or Zoning Board of Appeals applications?
- What documents need to accompany a Development Review Application?
- How long does it take for Planning Board or Village Review Board Approval?
- How do I determine the zone my house or business is in?
- How do I report a code/zoning violation?
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Planning & Development
Physical Address
85 Union Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
Phone: 207-725-6660Fax: 207-725-6663
Hours
New Office Hours
(Effective July 7, 2025)
Monday – Thursday:
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: Closed
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Inspections
Phone: (207) 721-4059
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Julie Erdman
Director of Planning & DevelopmentPhone: (207) 725-6660 Ext. 4022
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Lourdes Sanchez
Adminstrative AssistantPhone: (207) 725-6660 Ext. 4057
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Mike Pindell
Code Enforcement OfficerPhone: (207) 725-6660 Ext. 4024
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Taylor Lund
Code Enforcement Officer & Zoning AdministratorPhone: (207) 725-6660 Ext. 4023
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Jimmy Dealaman
Principal PlannerPhone: (207) 725-6660 Ext. 4026
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Matt James
Land Use PlannerPhone: (207) 725-6660 Ext. 4020
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Ashley Charleson
Environmental PlannerPhone: (207) 725-6660 Ext. 4025
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Dan Devereaux
Coastal Resource ManagerPhone: (207) 721-4027