Bangor Planning Board approves two major final subdivisions

The Bangor Planning Board approved two major final subdivision applications on August 18, 2026. The first project, a 62-unit development on Grandview Avenue, was approved with conditions regarding wetland protection and trail construction. The second project, a 22-lot cluster subdivision on Pusha Road, was also approved with conditions related to fire pond maintenance and open space deeds.

Key points

• The board approved the final subdivision for a 62-unit residential development on Grandview Avenue, consisting of 14 single-family homes and two 24-unit multi-family buildings.
• Conditions for the Grandview Avenue project include constructing a pedestrian trail before the final certificate of occupancy is issued and obtaining wetland permits from the DEP and Army Corps of Engineers.
• The board approved the final subdivision for the Rose Ledge Subdivision, a 22-lot cluster development on Pusha Road, with approximately 16.3 acres of open space to be deeded to the city.
• A condition for the Pusha Road project requires the fire pond to be built to NFPA standards and approved by the City Fire Department before building permits are issued.
• No public comments were received for either project during the meeting.
• Board member Greg Hobson provided a status update on the ongoing land development code update, noting that sessions with consultants are scheduled for late August and early September.

Next steps

• The applicant for the Grandview Avenue project must record the subdivision plan and execute open space and easement deeds before building permits are issued.
• The applicant for the Pusha Road project must have the fire pond inspected and approved by the City Fire Department and record the subdivision plan before building permits are issued.
• The Planning Board will continue work on the land development code update with consultant sessions scheduled for late August and early September.

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