Bangor Planning Board recommends code change for temporary food sales

The Bangor Planning Board unanimously voted to recommend that City Council amend the land development code to allow more flexibility for temporary sales of food and merchandise. The proposed amendment would permit these uses in additional zoning districts, increase size limits, and remove parking requirements. The board also approved the minutes from its previous meeting and adopted findings for three pending site plan reviews.

Key points

• The board voted 6-0 to recommend that City Council pass an amendment to Land Development Code section 165-31.
• The amendment allows temporary sales of food and merchandise in the neighborhood service district and on vacant lots.
• It increases the maximum square footage for these uses to 2,000 square feet in primary commercial zones.
• The proposal eliminates parking requirements for temporary sales and reduces setbacks to 10 feet from property lines.
• The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting.
• The board adopted findings and decisions for applications at 111 Union Street, 375 Pushaw Road, and 10 Broadway.

Next steps

• The recommendation for the code amendment will be sent to City Council for review at its next meeting.
• Board members will sign the decisions adopted for the three site plan reviews.

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