City of Auburn, Maine, Comp Plan Committee Meeting, June 23, 2026

The City of Auburn, Maine Comprehensive Plan Committee convened on June 23, 2026, to discuss updates to the city's comprehensive plan, focusing heavily on future land use designations, zoning clarifications, and policy development. Key procurement-related discussions included land use changes around the Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport to industrial to protect airspace and support airport expansion, with unanimous committee approval. The committee also addressed land use changes for agricultural parcels, proposing industrial designation with allowances for continued agricultural use to preserve active farming operations. Policy discussions emphasized the importance of clear guidance for zoning updates, parking requirements in mixed-use zones, and housing policies including homelessness prevention and housing supply definitions. The committee voted unanimously to adopt language allowing agricultural uses in industrial zones and to maintain certain parcels in agricultural categories. The meeting concluded with plans to continue policy discussions and map refinements at the next meeting on July 8, 2026, aiming to finalize the comprehensive plan draft for public input and implementation guidance.