03-01-23 Planning Board Public Hearing

TOWN OF FREEPORT

PLANNING BOARD– PUBLIC HEARING

The Freeport Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Freeport Town Hall Council Chambers at 30 Main Street Freeport, Maine to discuss proposed text amendments to the following sections of Chapter 21 – Town of Freeport Zoning Ordinance:

Proposed Amendments to Section 413. Village Commercial 1 (VC-1), Section 414. Village Commercial 2 (VC-2), and Section 514. Off-Street Parking and Loading of the Freeport Zoning Ordinance

This will be a public hearing to discuss potential amendments to add “parking lots” as a permitted use, subject to site plan review, in the Village Commercial 1 (VC-1) Zoning District (Section 413). Other related proposed amendments are minor changes to clarify language regarding setbacks in Section 413. Village Commercial District 1 (VC-1), correcting a cross-referencing error in Section 414. Village Commercial District 2 (VC-2), and amending Section 514. Off-Street Parking and Loading to clarify conflicts that were identified in this process.

The public is welcome to attend and may choose to attend in person or on Zoom. Information on how to participate (including information on how to join on Zoom) can be found on the meeting agenda posted on the meeting calendar of the Town’s website at www.freeportmaine.com. Meeting materials will be available for viewing on the Town’s website or by contacting the Planning Office at the Freeport Town Hall at (207) 865-4743 option 5.