Zoning & land use in Maine local government
What Maine city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
686 Maine meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maine with the most zoning & land use activity
- Portland, ME (119)
- Biddeford, ME (104)
- Bangor, ME (65)
- Brunswick, ME (59)
- Scarborough Public Schools, ME (56)
- Rockland, ME (37)
- Winthrop, ME (23)
- Mount Desert, ME (23)
- York, ME (22)
- Cumberland, ME (20)
- Skowhegan, ME (20)
- Wiscasset, ME (18)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Board reviews major subdivision for 10 condos at Beath Road & Sugar Maple Lane
The Board will review three development applications: a recreation ramp and float at 45 Whale Rock Road, an expansion of a single‑family home at 122‑123 Isle of Springs Road, and a pre‑application for a major subdivision of ten condominium units at 0 Beath Road and 50 Sugar Maple Lane. The Board will also consider…
Brewer City Council to consider Vision Zero policy and solar energy code amendments
The City Council will discuss establishing a Vision Zero policy to eliminate traffic deaths by 2036 and approving a pedestrian safety demonstration project. The body will also consider amendments to the Land Use Code regarding solar energy systems and enter an executive session for legal counsel.
Planning Board to consider affordable housing project at 879 Congress Street
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed seven-story mixed-use building. The board will also conduct a workshop to discuss removing distance requirements between entertainment businesses in specific zones.
Board will discuss proposed moratorium on residential care facilities
The Winthrop Planning Board will meet to discuss several pending matters. Items include the Maine Department of Environmental Protection Shoreland Review Letter and Chapter 1000 conditional approval, Legislative Document LD 2173, a moratorium on residential care facilities, and a moratorium on data centers. No…
Conservation Commission to discuss Future Land Use Map and Comp Plan
The Conservation Commission will review updates to the Comprehensive Plan and discuss transitional zones on the Future Land Use Map. The body will also examine whether Colonial Era road widths are a factor for future land use.
HPC to review remodeling of 12 Pearl Street for residential use
The Historic Preservation Commission will review two applications: an expansion at 11 Smalls Court by Aiden Lane and a remodeling at 12 Pearl Street by Coastal Oaks for residential use. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting.
VRB will review several property packets and a Maine Street Overlay
The Brunswick Village Review Board will consider the packets for 53‑69 Maine Street, 13 Jordan Avenue, and 3 Lincoln Street. The board will also discuss the Maine Street Overlay proposal.
Planning Board to review 62-unit residential project on Grandview Ave
The Planning Board will consider a multiphase development application for 62 residential units on Grandview Ave. The board will also discuss potential regulations for data centers and review board by-laws.
Public hearings on mixed-use development, telecom tower, and zoning
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several items, including an extension of a telecom tower site plan at 14 Tuttle Road, a site plan amendment for saunas and tent sites at 35 Wander Way, and a sketch plan review for The Heights at Cumberland mixed-use development on Sky View Drive. The board will also…
Committee to consider property acquisition and data center regulations
The Business & Economic Development Committee will review a proposed acquisition of real property under M.R.S.A. §405(6)(C), discuss continued land development code items focused on data centers, receive updates on sustainability projects and the long‑term rental registry pilot, and hear a presentation from University…
Auburn City Council to discuss mobile home rent stabilization and syringe services
The City Council will review a draft ordinance to stabilize lot rents and fees in mobile home parks. The meeting also includes a second reading of regulations and fee changes for syringe service programs.
Ordinance Committee to amend Coastal Waters rules on floats and moorings
The Ordinance Committee will consider draft changes to Chapter 48 Coastal Waters, including language on recreational floats and the Broad Cove Reserve mooring waitlist. It will also review amendments to Chapter 17‑3.b Animal Control regarding dogs at large, clarifications to shellfish licensing fees, criteria for…
Town Council sets public hearings for growth and mobile home park ordinances
The Town Council will hold public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan and a Rate of Growth Ordinance. The body also plans a hearing for a Mobile Home Park Ordinance Amendment and approved funding for the Perimeter Trail Phase 1.
Council to consider multiple affordable housing TIF district designations
The Portland City Council will vote on several consent items, including approvals for new restaurant licenses, a city easement for Central Maine Power, and the designation of two affordable‑housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts at 197 Oxford Street and 15‑19 Cedar Street. The council will also adopt a…
Planning Board to consider extension for 76 affordable housing units on Barra Road
The Biddeford Planning Board will discuss and potentially decide on several land-use applications, including an extension request for 76 affordable housing units at 37 Barra Road, a Walmart pickup area expansion, and multiple lot splits and subdivisions. The board will also review a preliminary site plan for a…
City Council discusses waterfront zoning and various city contracts
The City Council will consider several land use amendments, including updates to the Land Use Code and mobile home park ordinances. The meeting also includes a presentation on a proposed Waterfront Zoning District and various contract awards for infrastructure projects.
Planning Board reviews campground, public works, and farmer's market applications
The Planning Board will review several applications including Thomas Point Campground III and the Dionne Farm Farmer's Market. The agenda also includes a review of the Brunswick Public Works Phase 1 project.
Planning Board to consider rezoning of four former Sacred Heart properties
The board will review a request from Nova Nord LLC to rezone four properties on Pleasant and Middle Streets. The proposal seeks to move these parcels from Residential-D and other districts into a new Contract Zoned District Commercial-A.
Rockland City Council discusses zoning changes and municipal fund expenditures
The City Council will consider several zoning amendments, including changes to residential and commercial standards. The meeting also includes orders for various reserve fund expenditures and the establishment of a memorial signage taskforce.
Planning Board reviews final subdivision and site plans for Brightsprings Estates.
The Brewer Planning Board will hold public hearings on a proposed residential development by Ball Development Group, LLC. The project proposes four single-family dwellings and site improvements off Bennett Road. The board will also review proposed amendments to Chapter 24 of the City Land Use Code regarding…
Council to swear in new members and elect leadership
The Council will swear in newly elected members and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. Additional business includes funding for the Casco Bay Trail and various local licensing and property matters.
The Biddeford Zoning Board of Appeals will review its governing ordinance.
The Biddeford Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting on July 13, 2026, to approve minutes from May and handle routine administrative business. The agenda lists a review of the Zoning Board of Appeals Ordinance, though no specific proposals or changes are detailed in the provided text. Most items are procedural boilerplate…
Planning Board to consider zoning map revisions and dog grooming facility application
The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from June 8, 2026, and review a pre-application for a dog grooming facility at 61 Flood Avenue. They will also discuss proposed revisions to Village I and Village II maps, lot size and setback requirements, and a summary of permitted uses. These zoning changes could…
Committee to review proposed village map and zoning revisions
The Ordinance Review Committee is meeting to discuss proposed changes to village maps and zoning requirements. The session focuses on updating lot sizes, setbacks, and permitted uses for Village I and Village II.
Jetport Noise Committee to review revised departure procedures shifting flight paths
The committee will review updated passenger and flight schedule data through May 2026. They will discuss the new RNP 29Z approach procedure and revised HSKEL FOUR and NUBLE FIVE departure procedures that shift flight paths away from islands. The agenda also includes a review of flight discrepancy reports for April and…
Planning Board to consider two conditional use permits for shoreland zone expansions
The Winthrop Planning Board will hold a public hearing and decide on two applications for Conditional Use Permits to allow expansions of nonconforming structures in shoreland zones. One application is at 23 North Upper Narrows Lane in both Shoreland and Public Drinking Water Zones, and the other is at 104 Memorial…
Approval of a seasonal dock installation at 5 Red Spruce Way
The Planning Board will consider a conditional use application for a temporary marine structure. The request involves installing a two-section seasonal dock in a shoreland residential zone.
Review of a new four‑building commercial development on Woodbridge Road
The York Historic District Commission will hold its regular meeting and accept public comments. Commissioners will review three applications: removal of a garage at 24 Church Street, removal and replacement of a structure at 27 Ocean Ave Ext, and a new four‑building commercial development at 7 Woodbridge Road located…
Public hearing on zoning change for 270 Park Street to allow housing
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 270 Park Street, changing it from Commercial 1 to Residential B to enable housing development. They will also discuss a pre-application for a mixed-use commercial/residential project at 1 Park Drive (no decision will be made) and initiate…
Planning Board to vote on 2-lot subdivision on Palmer Road
The Skowhegan Planning Board will discuss and decide on a proposed 2-lot subdivision revision submitted by Sackett & Brake Survey for Brenda & Randall Mayer on Palmer Road. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.
Planning Board to consider 72-unit affordable housing project on East Bridge St
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a site plan, subdivision, and conditional use application for two 36-unit affordable housing buildings at 300 East Bridge St. The board will also workshop three other site plan proposals: a dealership expansion on Saunders Way, a triplex-to-duplex conversion…
Planning Board to review housing, shopping center, and subdivision permits
The Bangor Planning Board will consider amending land development codes to add flexibility for manufactured home parks and review three land development permits for a shopping center, a mixed-use subdivision, and a 41-unit apartment building.
Council to consider $200K grant for wayfinding project
At this agenda-setting meeting, the Rockland City Council will discuss and potentially vote on Order #55, authorizing a $200,000 grant application for the Wayfinding Project with a $35,000 match from TIF funds. The council will also set the agenda for the July 13 regular meeting, which includes several zoning…
Sustainability Commission to discuss integrating Project Canopy work
The Sustainability Commission will review its workplan and discuss bringing Project Canopy work under its purview. The body will also receive updates on the Beach Management Plan and local ordinances.
Town Council to consider moratoriums on data centers and residential care facilities
The Town Council will hold public hearings on several zoning and ordinance amendments, including new moratoriums. The body will also set tax interest rates for FY27 and discuss water main replacements.
City Council to vote on extending Route 109 TIF district by 10 years
The Sanford City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including extending the Route 109 TIF district by 10 years, amending zoning to allow dispensaries to cultivate and manufacture cannabis, and deciding on a citizen-initiated 180-day moratorium on biosolids and sewage thermal processing…
Biddeford Planning Board to review auto wash, fiber, and Main Street projects
The Biddeford Planning Board will review three site plan applications and one waiver request during its July 1 meeting. The agenda includes a review of a proposed 104,000-square-foot manufacturing addition, a parking lot demolition, and a private way request.
Committee reviews affordable housing TIF requests for three Portland projects
The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hear public comment on two items: a proposal to remove the 100-foot buffer requirement for entertainment venues downtown, and a request for tax increment financing and credit enhancement agreements for three affordable housing projects. The committee will also discuss…
Public hearing on Waterfront district zoning amendments
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review proposed amendments to the Land Use Code to create a Waterfront district. The board will then make a recommendation to the City Council.
Cumberland to finalize Draft Comprehensive Plan for public hearing
The Comprehensive Plan Committee will review and approve the draft of the town's long-term planning document. The committee also intends to set a date for the formal public hearing on the plan.