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Wells Planning Board forwards ordinance to let funeral homes expand in residential zone
Summary
The Planning Board voted unanimously to forward a proposed ordinance amendment to the Board of Selectmen that would define 'funeral home' as a use and allow it in several zones, enabling an existing nonconforming facility to expand and triggering a ballot question this November.
The Town of Wells Planning Board on Aug. 5 voted unanimously to forward a proposed ordinance amendment that would create a defined land‑use category for “funeral home” and allow it in several zoning districts, including the applicant’s current Residential A (RA) district.
The proposal was presented by Kendra Amzel, a civil engineer with Sebago Technics, who said the Bibra facility is presently a legal nonconforming use and is seeking to expand with an additional chapel and more…
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