Planning Board members Tuesday endorsed a series of zoning changes at Brunswick Landing that the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority says will make the former military base more marketable.

The redevelopment authority asked the town last spring to amend several zoning subdistricts to allow for a wider range of commercial and recreational uses than were permitted under their original classifications.

The new designations will allow for light industry, outdoor special events, increased mixed use and aviation-related activities. Other permitted uses include car, boat and airplane shows; concerts and festivals; and fairs and trade shows that may last up to two weeks in length.

In the newly created Business and Technology Industries zone, interim tenants can set up shop in existing buildings for up to five years, or until the buildings are scheduled for demolition, with the possibility of a fiveyear extension depending on market or economic conditions.

Board members unanimously approved the amendments, which will be sent back to the town council for ratification and implementation.

Only eight minutes were required to gavel the meeting to order, call a public hearing — which featured neither public nor comments to be heard — complete the agenda and adjourn proceedings.

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