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Bangor City committee reviews years of code changes aimed at removing housing barriers; rental registry update set for March

Business and Non-Development Committee · February 2, 2026
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City staff told the Business and Non-Development Committee that zoning and regulatory changes since 2019including ADUs, lot-size relaxations, supportive housing, and LD 2003 density changeshave expanded housing options; staff said a rental-registry pilot has many registrations and a state law will make it mandatory, with a full March update promised.

Councilor Leonard, chair of the Bangor City Business and Non-Development Committee, opened the meeting and asked staff for an update on the city's work to remove regulatory barriers to housing.

A staff presenter summarized changes beginning in 2019 after recommendations from an Affordable Housing working group. The presenter said the city has pursued accessory dwelling unit rules, researched short-term rental regulations, reduced certain lot-size constraints and…

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