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 101% 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 of approval for 145 Lisbon Street professional building conversion

Approved.

J and J and L LLC and J and AH LLC submitted an extension request for the approval of the conversion of 145 Lisbon Street (the professional building) into 20 residential units and two commercial units. Approved with Michael Marcotte voting no; he referenced his prior no vote at the June 10, 2024 meeting.

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Extension of approval for Sanctuary Estates Phase Two subdivision at 131 Hogan Road

Approved.

SA and NA LLC and A&T Trust LLC submitted an extension request for the approval of the Sanctuary Estates Phase Two subdivision, a 14-lot single family cluster development at 131 Hogan Road including construction of a new road to city standards. Motion pursuant to Article 13, Section 11 of the Zoning and Land Use Code to grant a two-year extension of the June 10, 2024 development review approval until June 10, 2028. Applicant representative Sadiq Shaikh described delays from a partnership buyout and personal health issues. Approved unanimously.

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Disposition of 68 Jones Avenue

Approved.

Order approving the disposition of city-owned parcel at 68 Jones Avenue (acquired through tax lien) in a subdivision now unbuildable under current larger-lot zoning. Approved. Councilor Nagy noted the parcel is currently unbuildable due to zoning changes.

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Dangerous building order for 70 River Street

Approved.

Dangerous building hearing and order adopting findings for the single-family residence and unpermitted Shasta travel trailer at 70 River Street. Building owned by Scott Clifford; land owned by Franklin Property Trust LLC. Council ratified the May 20 emergency prompt-action determination and ordered demolition and removal of both the trailer and main structure within 30 days, with cost recovery via special tax assessment. Approved unanimously (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 17 White Avenue

Approved.

Order approving the disposition of 17 White Avenue to an abutting purchaser who owns an adjacent too-small unbuildable lot and will combine to build a single-family home. Approved.

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No Name Pond Conservation Overlay District buffer amendment

Deferred.

Public hearing and first passage of amendment to zoning and land use code Article 11 district regulations for changes to the No Name Pond Conservation Overlay District to clarify buffer language. Councilor Chittum proposed amendment to remove proposed language, keep current language, and add Section 7 requiring soil disturbance to comply with Maine DEP stormwater best management practices. The matter (with Chittum's amendment) was referred back to the Planning Board 6-1, Ward 6 (Chittum) dissenting. Concerns raised about an undeveloped lot on Waters Edge Drive.

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

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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