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Council adopts zoning changes on homeless-shelter rules and other items; multiple measures pass 7–0
Summary
Lewiston City Council approved a package of amendments to the zoning code and related items, including changes to definitions and conditional‑use criteria for homeless shelters. A separate amendment to remove a 250‑foot park buffer failed. Several consent items and a live-entertainment permit also passed.
At its meeting following the workshops, the Lewiston City Council took final votes on a series of land‑use and administrative items. The council approved multiple amendments to Appendix A of the zoning and land‑use code concerning homeless-shelter definitions, the official map, district regulations, conditional-use review criteria and the No Name Pond Conservation Overlay District. The council also approved routine business items, a special-amusement permit and minutes.
Votes at a glance
- Minutes of Jan. 7, 2025: Approved (motion moved by Councilor Chittum; second by Councilor Glenn). Outcome: approved, vote tally 7–0.
- Consent agenda (appointments to boards/committees; municipal quitclaim deeds for 242 Oak Street and 25 Peter Boulevard; appointments to Lewiston area public health committee): Approved, outcome 7–0.
- Special amusement permit (Midtown…
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