The Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) is an important planning tool used to guide the growth and direction of the town while balancing a wide variety of needs, including economic growth, protection of environmental resources, quality of life and community character. The plan identifies the needs, goals and visions for the Town and translates them into an implementation plan that can be carried out over time, although further Town Meeting action would be required for specific goals involving funding, use of public lands or changes to zoning.

The LCP is a dynamic document that needs periodic updating to stay current with the needs of the town and changing public policy.  Three chapters were recently updated and adopted at the 2015 Annual Town Meeting:

Chapter 11 – Wetlands
Chapter 13 – Wildlife & Plant Habitat
Chapter 14 – Affordable Housing
 
All current chapters of the LCP can be viewed at the links below:
 

Local Comprehensive Plan 
 

Chapter 1 - Introduction 032797 
 Chapter 2 - Outreach Program 031797 
 Chapter 3 - Population Study and Forecasts 040397 
 Chapter 4 - Economic Development Inventory 040397 
 Chapter 5 - Intergovernmental Coordination 031897   
 Chapter 6 - Recreation and Open Space 11.2001  
 Chapter 7 - Coastal Resources 041097  
 Chapter 8 - Land Use Growth Management 120198  
 Chapter 9 - Transportation 
 Chapter 10 - Economic Development Analysis and Plan 0999 
 Chapter 11 - Wetlands Chapter - Revised Dec. 2014 FINAL  
 Chapter 12 - Water Resources 111401 
 Chapter 13 - Wildlife and Plant Habitat - Revised Dec. 2014 - FINAL 
 Chapter 14 - Affordable Housing - Revised Jan. 2015 - FINAL 
 Chapter 15 - Community Character  
 Chapter 16 - Infrastructure 111401  
 Chapter 17 - Intergovernmental Coordination 041001 
 Chapter 18 - Capital Facilities 112701 
 Chapter 19 - Community Facility and Services 111401