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Erin McGee gets planning approval to operate small home business at 349 Main Street
Summary
The Orono Planning Board approved a minor site plan for Erin McGee to operate a small, accessory‑structure home business at 349 Main Street. Staff said the proposal meets home‑occupation rules; the board approved requested waivers and the site plan subject to packet conditions.
The Orono Planning Board voted July 15 to approve a minor site plan allowing resident Erin McGee to operate a home‑business from an accessory shed at 349 Main Street.
McGee told the board she designs and sells apparel online and at local markets and plans to display merchandise in an approximately 8‑by‑10 shed on her property. She said the operation will have no employees and will use an honor‑system payment box plus a QR code for Venmo or PayPal payments.
Town planning staff reviewed the application and told the board it met ordinance requirements for a home occupation, would not trigger state DOT parking studies and fit the standards for the MDR zoning district. The board discussed limited signage rules and parking; McGee said there is space for at least two customer cars.
Before the site plan vote the board approved a waiver related to submission requirements for permanent construction. A board member moved to approve McGee’s minor site plan per the findings of fact dated 07/15/2026 and subject to conditions in the packet; the motion was seconded and the board voted in favor.
The packet includes conditions the board attached to the approval; McGee and staff said they would supply any follow‑up clarification requested by the board.
What’s next: The approval was subject to the conditions listed in the planning packet dated July 15, 2026. Any required follow‑up information—such as final signage details or minor plan clarifications—will be handled through the planning office.
