Board notes shoreland ordinance missing DEP provisions; redlined updates in progress

Oct 30, 2025

Board members said Sumner’s shoreland zoning ordinance lacks DEP-mandated provisions (e.g., tree-cutting standards) not adopted since 2014; Erica Bufkins is preparing redlined updates for Planning Board review and adoption at Town Meeting.

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Members discussed that the town’s shoreland zoning ordinance is missing DEP-mandated provisions—such as tree-cutting standards—because required updates have not been adopted since 2014. Erica Bufkins is working on redlined updates; the Planning Board will need to review changes and adoption must occur at Town Meeting.

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