Town of Cumberland Economic Development & Planning Department
290 Tuttle Road, Cumberland, ME 04021
Phone (207) 829.2205 Fax (207) 829.2224
GUIDE TO DOING BUSINESS IN CUMBERLAND...
Not all development projects are the same, naturally, so the easiest way to get started on your project is to contact the Economic Development Director, Alyssa Daniels at 829-2205 or adaniels@cumberlandmaine.com to discuss your proposal and the next steps. This guide is a general outline of the average process for expansion or new construction of commercial properties.
Site Plan Review
- All commercial expansion and new construction projects are subject to the provisions of the Site Plan Ordinance.
- Cumberland’s Site Plan Ordinance contains three categories of projects: staff review, minor and major site plan review. See page 2 of the ordinance for a helpful chart to determine how your project will be classified.
- The Staff Review Process was developed to assist small businesses looking to expand an existing facility less than 1,001 square feet or construct a new facility of less than 3,001 square feet.
- No matter which category your project falls under, all applicants are required to complete and submit a Site Plan Application to the Town Planner, Carla Nixon.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
The Town of Cumberland is dedicated to providing the support that its business owners need to be successful within our community. Please contact us if we can assist you with doing business in Cumberland.
Economic Development Director
Alyssa Daniels, Esq.
(207) 829-2205
Town Planner
Carla Nixon
(207) 829-2206
Town Manager
William R. Shane, P.E.
(207) 829-2205