LYMAN — Residents voted 184-154 Tuesday to allow contract zoning in town.

Contract zones allow property owners to develop a land use not allowed in their property’s zone, under an agreement meeting certain criteria put forth by the town. Contract zones need to be reviewed by the Planning Board and receive final approval from the Board of Selectmen.

Residents also voted 184-159 to allow sandwich board signs. Under the newly approved zoning ordinance, the signs will require a permit from the town code enforcement officer and can be posted for 30 days.

Residents also approved amendments to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance by a 187-161 vote. Municipalities are required by state law to adopt local ordinances to regulate land use activities in the shoreland zone ”“ designated areas near bodies of water.

John Houy and Jeffrey Demers ran unopposed for two selectman seats, each with a term of three years.

Demers received 264 votes and Houy received 220 votes. Lee Schatz received four write-in votes. Demers and Houy will replace Victoria Gavel and George Sutton, who did not run for re-election.

Bradley Nikel was elected to the Budget Committee. The sole candidate for two open seats, he received 329 votes. Write-in candidates David Dulong, Ed Lambert and Carol Lambert each received two votes.

Maurice St. Clair beat Kevin Little in a 207-168 vote for road commissioner.

— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 325 or egotthelf@journaltribune.com.