Shelter Zoning Standards

At a glance

• What: Land Use Ordinance amendment allowing shelters as a conditional use in five more districts and setting design standards.
• Where it stands: Passed 7 to 0 on second read July 16, 2026, on a unanimous Planning Board recommendation after two workshops and a public hearing.
• Next: In effect.

Provisions (order 26-094)

Adds a conditional-use designation for shelters in Riggs Brook Village, Rural River 2, Rural River, Medical and Kennebec Lockes districts, and a new section 300-527.2: new shelters on lots of 0.5 acre or more; 50-foot side and rear setbacks (not for existing shelters); fencing or a planted buffer facing any adjacent use within 200 feet; lighting averaging 1.0 to 1.5 footcandles; and a screened, designated smoking area.

Moved by Councilor Gary-Allen, seconded by Councilor Lind, 7 to 0 (Councilor Judkins absent).

Sources

• City Council business meeting minutes, July 16, 2026: https://www.augustamaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07162026-96

Log

2026-07-16 - City Council

Second read, passed 7 to 0.