Lewiston Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Lewiston held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 986% compared to April (7 activity items across 1 meeting).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Order to secure dangerous building at 70 River Street

Approved.

Council adopted findings of fact and an order under 17 MRS 2856 declaring the residential structure at 70 River Street a serious threat to public health and safety requiring prompt action. Structure owned by Scott Clifford (incarcerated); land owned by Franklin Property Trust LLC. Order requires all occupants to vacate, staff to post the building unsafe, owner/landowner to secure it immediately, and authorizes the city to secure it and recoup costs if owner fails. Passed.

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Contract Rezoning of 860 Lisbon Street

Approved.

Final passage to contractually rezone 860 Lisbon Street from the Neighborhood Business zoning district to a contract zone allowing the commercial uses and bulk and space requirements of the Community Business district, with the exception of smaller setbacks for pavement and structures. Tied to a Lewiston Housing Authority senior housing project; representative estimated closing in 4-6 weeks. Passed.

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New liquor license for Sondra and Dram, 12 Ash Street

Approved.

Council authorized the city clerk's office to approve a new liquor license application for Sondra and Dram at 12 Ash Street. Passed.

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Outdoor entertainment permit at Samar Payne Memorial Park

Approved.

Council approved an outdoor entertainment permit for an outdoor music concert at Samar Payne Memorial Park on Saturday, May 30th, contingent on positive recommendations from police, fire, code health officer, and land use inspector. Passed.

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Zoning and Land Use Code Amendment - Article 11 District Regulations

Approved.

Final passage of amendments to Appendix A, Article 11 district regulations regarding mobile homes, daycares, used car dealers, and new dimensional requirements (space and bulk table and land use table). A prior NCB minimum/maximum height item was removed after the planning board reconsidered it. Passed.

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Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at 860 Lisbon Street, Lewiston (Lewiston Housing Authority)

Top Keywords This Month

• land use: 10 instances
• commercial: 6 instances
• zoning: 6 instances
• residential: 5 instances
• environmental review: 2 instances

What to Watch

• Land use is new this month with 10 mentions, not present in April.
• Commercial is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in April.
• Zoning is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in April.
• Residential is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in April.

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