The controversial revisions, designed to pave the way for an affordable housing project, were repealed in a citizens referendum, 3,090 tp 2,888.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland removes restrictions on in-law apartments
Accessory dwelling units can now be built in all residential zones.
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Posted inMaine, News
South Portland council sustains efforts to curb housing crisis
An emergency rent cap and eviction moratorium will stay in place through May 26, while accessory dwelling units and development impact fees also win support.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
As housing prices surge, rent control is back on the ballot nationwide
Supporters say rent control policies on the Nov. 8 ballot are the best short-term option to dampen rising rents and ensure vulnerable residents remain housed.
Posted inTimes Record
Facing housing shortage, Bowdoinham brainstorms development ideas
The Bowdoinham Community Development Initiative invited affordable housing developers, planning board members and residents to discuss future housing options at a town forum.
Posted inTimes Record
Proposed Brunswick fund could support affordable housing developers
With the Town Council’s housing moratorium set to expire in a month, Brunswick officials are developing plans for a new fund to support developers who build affordable housing.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland ballot question on rent control unfairly crafted
Question C treats similarly situated people and essentially identical properties vastly differently.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Don’t blame people for trying to take housing into their own hands
Portland’s ballot questions on short-term rentals and tenant protections didn’t fall from the sky.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth’s contested zoning changes go to voters
A referendum to overturn rules that would have allowed an affordable housing development in the town center is on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Landlords are not passive tools of ‘the economy.’ Vote yes on Portland’s Question C.
The ballot question on tenant protections defends vulnerable people from the speculative ‘free market’ and the whims of landlords.