Officials have so far not agreed on what — if anything — needs to change to the city’s policy requiring large housing projects to have at least 25% affordable units, which developers say is stifling production.
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Approved North Yarmouth housing expansion sent back to planning board
The North Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals ruled that preliminary plans for the next phase of the York Ridge housing development required further review.
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Kennebunk animal sanctuary owner feels caught in limbo over zoning compliance
Heather Lombard, owner of Scapegoats and Mousam Misfits Sanctuary, says she was told this month that her pigs and goats would have to be sent to new homes. Since then, though, she’s gotten mixed messages from the town.
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More ADUs were built in Maine last year than expected
Preliminary data shows that accessory dwelling units accounted for roughly 9% of the building permits issued in 2025.
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Maine lawmakers advance bill to encourage more ADUs, greater housing density
The measure still needs two-thirds approval in the House and Senate because it was drafted as emergency legislation that would take effect immediately.
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Biddeford residents voice concerns about UNE projects at public hearing
Those attending the newly revived Institutional Zone Review Committee’s first public hearing said they are looking for transparency and communication from the university.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland is finding creative ways to fill vacant spaces
Businesses are reimagining land use in South Portland.
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Nobleboro denied a request to build a Verizon tower. Now the developer is suing.
A local zoning ordinance prohibits cell towers from being built more than 300 yards from U.S. Route 1.
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30-unit affordable housing project on Portland’s Munjoy Hill puts city, neighbor at odds
A Cumberland County Superior Court judge is reviewing whether the city’s Historic Preservation Board incorrectly approved the four-story building in 2024.
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Portland approved its tallest building this month. Will more skyscrapers follow?
As residents of Maine’s largest city grapple with an evolving skyline, experts say the addition of a 30-story tower in the Old Port is unlikely to change things overnight.