12-06-23 Planning Board Public Hearing

TOWN OF FREEPORT

PLANNING BOARD – PUBLIC HEARING

The Freeport Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Freeport Town Hall Council Chambers at 30 Main Street Freeport, Maine to discuss proposed Amendments to Chapter 22 – Town of Freeport Design Review

Ordinance.  The purpose of the proposed amendments is to: clarify definitions, including adding new definitions for previously undefined terms; clarify review standards; change some of the thresholds for when review is required and what type of review is required; add exemptions for certain projects that will no longer require a Design Review Certificate, and thresholds for projects that will qualify for Administrative Approvals; clarify submission requirements; change the appeals process; eliminate the Color Overlay District; and, modify the Design Review District boundaries and update the District map(s). The draft amendments incorporate the recommendations for the Central Core Working Group (CCWG).  

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.