City Hall·Bangor Planning Board Committee
Bangor Planning Board approves parking expansion, 22-lot subdivision, and church renovation
The City of Bangor Planning Board approved three land development permits on May 19, 2026, including a parking expansion at 1011 Union Street, a 22-lot cluster subdivision on Pushaw Road, and a major renovation for All Souls Congregational Church. The board also held a workshop on proposed changes to the temporary storage ordinance and the introduction of farm stand uses in the land development code.
Key points
- The board unanimously approved a minor site development for Golden Touch Tar Lot LLC to add 22 parking spaces at 1011 Union Street.
- A preliminary major subdivision for TNT Property Management LLC, creating 22 lots on 46.5 acres at 375 Pushaw Road, was approved unanimously with 15.5 acres dedicated as open space.
- All Souls Congregational Church received approval for a major site development to demolish the existing Bailey building and construct a 5,500 square foot addition at 10 Broadway, with a condition to obtain water line approval from the Bangor Water District.
- Public comment on the Pushaw Road subdivision raised concerns about traffic on Broadway, which staff addressed by noting a traffic study showed minimal impact.
- During a workshop on temporary storage, the board discussed removing subjective provisions and creating a new seasonal storage use, with staff noting the need to clarify that these units cannot be used for residential purposes.
- The board reviewed proposed changes to allow farm stands in specific districts, with discussion on excluding value-added and animal products until state licensing issues are resolved.
Next steps
- Staff will consult with legal and code enforcement regarding the exclusion of residential use in the temporary storage ordinance.
- Staff will review the interaction between farm stand sales and state food sovereignty laws before finalizing the ordinance language.
- The board will continue reviewing the comprehensive land development code update, aiming to finalize the use matrix before the zoning map is developed.
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