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Lewiston planning board backs looser rules for temporary on-site housing during owner-occupied construction
Summary
The Lewiston Planning Board voted to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council for changes to Article 5 of the zoning and land use code that expand and clarify when temporary on-site housing may be used for construction of owner-occupied dwelling units, lengthen permit duration, and allow off-grid systems with inspector approval.
The Lewiston Planning Board on April 28 voted to recommend that the City Council adopt amendments to Appendix A, Article 5 of the city’s zoning and land use code to allow temporary on-site housing during the construction of new owner-occupied dwelling units, increase permit duration, and permit off-grid utility systems under specified conditions.
The change would make temporary housing available “upon the construction of a new owner occupied dwelling unit on a vacant lot,” increase the initial permit to 12 months with a single extension allowed, and allow off-grid electrical and waste arrangements if authorized by the electrical inspector or if staff approves an alternate water/waste…
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