City of Auburn, Maine, Comp Plan Committee Meeting, September 09th, 2026

The City of Auburn, Maine Comprehensive Planning Committee held a meeting on September 9, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and advancing the city's draft comprehensive plan. Key procurement-related discussions included considerations for future zoning ordinance changes to support adaptive reuse of industrial properties, particularly to allow recreational and fitness uses within industrial zones. While the committee acknowledged the potential economic and community benefits of such changes, they agreed that specific zoning amendments would be addressed in subsequent phases after the comprehensive plan's adoption. The committee unanimously approved the draft comprehensive plan, set a public hearing date for October 14, 2026, and voted to transmit the draft plan to the Planning Board for review and recommendations. Additionally, the committee reviewed a public survey designed to gather community feedback on the plan, with suggestions to refine the survey questions for clarity and effectiveness. The meeting also included updates on the plan's content revisions and outlined the next steps in the public engagement and adoption process.