Planning Board 8.4.26

The City of Bangor Planning Board held a meeting on August 4, 2026, primarily addressing procedural matters such as approving minutes from the previous meeting and adopting findings and decisions for the Grandview Avenue land development permit. The board discussed ongoing updates to the land development code, focusing on regulations related to residential chickens, including potential minimum lot sizes, limits on the number of hens, and measures to address nuisance issues like rats and odors. The board considered input from other communities and local stakeholders to inform these regulations. No new land development permits or amendments were on the agenda, and the board also touched on future review sessions for the land development code and shoreland zone updates. No contract awards, procurement decisions, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.