Lewiston Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Lewiston held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 2 approved (100% approval rate), 2 deferred. Activity was down 30% compared to July (140 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Development review for Phase 3 Martell School Apartments at 860 Lisbon Street

Approved.

Approved development review application by Lewiston Housing Authority and Lewiston Auburn Area Housing Development Corporation for a new four-story, 9,860 sq ft footprint apartment building with 44 one-bedroom senior (55+) dwelling units on 2.76 acres at 860 Lisbon Street. Third phase of the Martell School conversion; phases 1-3 total 132 units. Vote unanimous (6-0 roll call).

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Extension of Martell School Apartments Phase 2 approval at 860 Lisbon Street

Deferred.

Granted a two-year extension of the August 12, 2024 Development Review approval for Phase 2 of the Martell School Apartments (44 dwelling units) at 860 Lisbon Street until August 12, 2028 to start construction. Applicant Lewiston Housing Authority and Lewiston Auburn Area Housing Development Corporation. Vote unanimous (6-0 roll call).

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Extension of Soleil Apartments Phases 1 and 2 approval at 61 Ash Street

Deferred.

Granted a two-year extension of the August 12, 2024 Development Review approval for Phases 1 and 2 of the Soleil Apartments at 61 Ash Street until August 12, 2028 to start construction. Project is a mixed-use building with 72 affordable dwelling units and ~8,000 sq ft first-floor commercial space, applicant Lewiston Housing Authority. Vote unanimous (6-0 roll call).

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Credit enhancement (TIF) agreement for Soleil multifamily housing project

Approved.

Order authorizing the city administrator to execute a credit enhancement agreement (TIF) for the Soleil multifamily housing project by Lewiston Housing Authority at the corner of Ash and Bates Streets downtown. $31 million project, 72 residential units (60 one-bedroom, 12 two-bedroom) plus three ground-floor commercial spaces. Without the TIF there is a $1.2 million funding gap. Passed, with Ward 7 (Councillor Martell) voting no.

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Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 23 instances
• zoning: 9 instances
• land use: 9 instances
• residential: 7 instances
• rezoning: 2 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 92% from July.

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