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Zoning

Published
August 18, 2023

Commentary: Housing is Fed’s secret weapon in battle against inflation

Shelter costs are on the decline and should keep the central bank from raising borrowing costs much further – if at all.
Published
August 2, 2023

Commentary: Repurposing land is necessary for Portland’s survival

By consolidating various business and industrial zones into a new, inclusive district, we can unlock the full potential of available land for housing expansion.
Published
June 27, 2023

Town of Raymond asks court to force Auburn businessman to restore Sebago Lake properties

A statement from the town Tuesday cites a lack of response from Auburn businessman and landowner Donald Buteau regarding numerous alleged shoreland violations at his Sebago Lake properties. Buteau says the town has yet to issue him a permit.
Published
June 6, 2023

Brunswick officials plan carrot-stick approach to affordable housing

A proposed ordinance would require some rentals be priced cheaper and incentivize developers to build more if units are priced affordably.
Published
March 20, 2023

Scarborough zoning map updated to reflect past changes

Scarborough is updating the zoning map after an audit revealed missed updates.

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Published
January 18, 2023

Maine Voices: Time for Yarmouth to move ahead with inclusionary zoning

A proposed ordinance requiring developers to allocate 10% of units as affordable would be predictable and flexible and would equalize opportunity for all residents.
Published
December 12, 2022

Stroudwater residents oppose zone change for proposed warehouse development

The Portland Planning Board is expected to take up the proposal to change the 52 acres at 1772 Westbrook St. from low-impact industrial to medium impact industrial.
Published
December 5, 2022

Looming changes to regulations leave Sanford gravel businesses on shaky ground

The city may end a requirement that excavators obtain permits every 5 years, a process that can cost over $100,000. But some in the industry fear the new rules could be just as onerous.
Published
July 26, 2022

Our View: Jeanie Cannell and our heartbreaking housing crisis

A woman and her family profiled by this newspaper show us how bad decisions on development have left many Mainers with few choices.
Published
June 14, 2022

Tedford housing finishes land purchase for new homeless shelter

The nonprofit hopes to begin construction on its new 64-bed shelter next year and complete work in 2024.