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Economic & Community Development | City of Presque Isle | Presque Isle, Maine
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About PIDECDThe Department of Economic & Community Development encompasses the various disciplines of the economic and community development, land use regulations, and the health management functions for the City to help improve the quality of life for Presque Isle residents.
The primary focus of the Department of Economic & Community Development is to help foster economic growth and job creation within Presque Isle and promote the city's many benefits to residents and visitors alike.The DECD Staff TeamGalen L. Weibley - DECD Director 207-760-2727
Tim St. Peter - Code Officer 207-760-2770
Penny Anderson - Administrative Assistant 207-760-2703 Funding Opportunities for your Business
Low interest loans available for qualifying businessesLow interest business loans for qualifying businessesThis loan program offers qualifying landlords with interest rates as low as 1% to upgrade window, door, and other heating units within their rental propertiesOffers start up small businesses financing with no collateral loans for completing approved educational courses through New Ventures Maine. Applicants who complete their loan without missing a payment will be rewarded principal forgiveness for the last year of the term.Items Under Review:
Planning Board MeetingThe Presque Isle Planning Board meets on the third Thursday at 6:00 PM in the Sargent Family Senior Center Room (24 Chapman Road) unless specified otherwise on the agenda
View the Meeting Packet by clicking hereZoning Board of Appeals MeetingThe Zoning Board of Appeals meet the second Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Mark & Emily Turner Akeley Gallery (39 2nd Street) unless otherwise noted on the AgendaRecent Meeting Packet in LinkHelpful Links:
Presque Isle Comprehensive Plan 2022Presque Isle's 10-year vision for development
Explore hereChapter 16 Land Use & Development CodePresque Isle's most recently adopted Land Use Code as of 2/2/22
Read HereCity-Wide Zoning MapOverview Zoning Map for the City of Presque Isle
View Zoning Map HereUrban Compact View of Zoning MapFocused view of Zoning Map in Urban Compact Area
View Urban View of Zoning Map Here
Development In Action:
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2021 Economic ReportThe recent economic report for the City of Presque Isle
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PI Downtown Redevelopment PlanPresque Isle's 30-year vision to revitalize the City's Downtown
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The Echo Lake Septic Tank Effluent Pumping (STEP) System is a publicly owned wastewater treatment system that services the residents of Echo Lake Road.Preliminary Design Plan![]()
Details regarding the City's Downtown TIF Policy to encourage economic growth![]()
Presque Isle Rental Housing Report 2021Latest Redevelopment Plan for Presque Isle in address Residential Rental Housing
Explore the Housing Report by clicking here
