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.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn Planning Board forwards agricultural zone proposal that appears to have broad support
The new zoning language would replace the long-held income standard with what many said is a “viable alternative,” which ties residential construction to a connection with the land.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Turner Comprehensive Plan Committee reverses course on shoreline development recommendations
Committee members remove a section of the plan that would have directed the town to loosen zoning rules along the waterways.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
After hearing, Auburn staff will attempt ‘compromise’ on plan to remove income standard from the agricultural zone
City staff said the current proposal goes against Auburn’s comprehensive plan, which states that new housing development should stem from the city core.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Developer moves ahead with plan for 1,100 residential units on Gracelawn Road in Auburn
John Gendron of Auburn has applied for a traffic movement permit and will go before the Planning Board later this spring.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn Planning Board recommends against removing agricultural zone ‘income standard’ until new standard can be drafted
The income standard for development in the agriculture and resource protection district states that single-family homes can only be built if the occupants farm their land.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
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.
Posted inFranklin
Meeting set for Monday in Farmington is canceled
The Oct. 24 meeting had been scheduled to discuss the proposed firetruck purchase and changes to the Zoning Ordinance to include information about homeless shelters. A special town meeting will be held Tuesday instead.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn Planning Board gives favorable recommendation for residential zoning shift
The City Council is expected to approve the new form-based code for the residential area surrounding Court Street next week.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council repeals zoning ordinance at center of petition
A number of residents said rather than repeal the ordinance, the council should send the question to referendum.