Lewiston Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Lewiston held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 93% compared to May (76 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Recommendation on No Name Pond Conservation Overlay District amendments

Approved.

Favorable recommendation to City Council on amendments to Appendix A, Zoning and Land Use Code, Article 11 District Regulations, Section 24-2, No Name Pond Conservation Overlay District. The motion: (1) remove the proposed language, (2) retain the current language, and (3) add Section 7 requiring that any soil disturbance within the buffers comply with the Maine Stormwater Best Practices Manual Volume 3 (BMP Technical Design Manual). The Board adopted Council's referred-back language (Section 7) while keeping the Board's original buffer wording. Approved. Relates to stalled development at 18 Waters Edge Drive.

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Extension for 145 Lisbon Street conversion

Approved.

Two-year extension of the June 10, 2024 approval for conversion of the 145 Lisbon Street professional building into 20 residential units and two commercial units. Applicants: J&J&L LLC and J&AH LLC. Approved with Michael Marcotte voting no.

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Extension for Sanctuary Estates phase two subdivision at 131 Hogan Road

Approved.

Two-year extension (until June 10, 2028) of the June 10, 2024 approval to SANA LLC and ANT Trust LLC for completion of 14 house lots and construction of a new road to city standards at 131 Hogan Road, representing phase two of the Sanctuary Estates single-family cluster subdivision. Approved unanimously.

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Disposition of 17 White Avenue

Approved.

City Council approved disposition of unbuildable city parcel at 17 White Avenue to an abutting purchaser whose current lot is too small; combining would create a buildable single-family lot estimated to generate $5,000-$6,000/year in property taxes. Vote.

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Dangerous building order - 70 River Street

Approved.

Council adopted findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order declaring the single-family residence and unpermitted travel trailer at 70 River Street (tax parcels RE00020418 land, RE0004425 building; building owned by Scott Clifford, land by Franklin Property Trust LLC) dangerous buildings. Ordered ratification of emergency order, demolition/removal of both structures within 30 days, and cost recovery via special tax assessment. Vote (voice/roll call all yes).

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Site plan amendment for Main Mill / Maine Museum at 1 Beach Street

Approved.

Amendment to the development approval (originally approved July 22, 2024) for the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Main Mill) for refurbishment of an existing 8,167 sq ft building and construction of a 3,153 sq ft addition on a 1.89-acre parcel at 1 Beach Street. Changes: retaining an existing parking lot (a VRAP-capped site) rather than covering with lawn, declining street tree/plantings along Beach Street (a waiver was previously granted in 2004), relocating artwork pedestals and stone steps. Impervious surface increases to approx 56,800 sq ft (vs 46,174 approved 2024) but remains under the lot maximum. Approved.

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Disposition of 68 Jones Avenue

Approved.

City Council approved sale/disposition of city-acquired (tax lien) undeveloped parcel at 68 Jones Avenue, located in a subdivision rendered partly unbuildable after zoning was changed to require larger lots. Vote.

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No Name Pond Conservation Overlay District buffer amendment

Deferred.

Amendment to Appendix A zoning and land use code, Article 11 district regulations, regarding No Name Pond Conservation Overlay District buffer language around open stormwater drainage courses. Councilor Chittum proposed an amendment removing the Planning Board's proposed language, retaining current language, and adding a Section 7 requiring soil-disturbing work within buffers to comply with Maine DEP Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual Volume III. The matter (with Chittum's amendment) was referred back to the Planning Board. Vote, Ward 6 (Chittum) dissenting.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Lewiston meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at No Name Pond Conservation Overlay District, Lewiston

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 18 instances
• land use: 18 instances
• overlay district: 16 instances
• subdivision: 10 instances
• commercial: 10 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 200% from May.
• Land use came up 80% more often than May.
• Overlay district is new this month with 16 mentions, not present in May.
• Subdivision is new this month with 10 mentions, not present in May.
• Commercial mentions were up 67% from May.

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