When and where is the public hearing?

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office All Purpose Room, 17 Highland Ave, and via Zoom (Meeting ID 824 7979 0392).

How would parking requirements change in the Growth District?

Minimum parking would drop from two spaces per residential unit to one space per unit; multi-family stays at two spaces per three units.

Who can attend or comment on these proposed ordinance changes?

Members of the public, property owners, and interested parties may attend in person or via Zoom and provide comments at the hearing.

What does the Route 202 amendment require?

It clarifies that standards apply to all properties with Route 202 frontage and requires establishing a vegetative buffer if none exists.

Public Hearing — 17 Highland Ave, Winthrop, ME

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Winthrop Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Town Office and Zoom) to consider four zoning ordinance amendments affecting parking minimums, Route 202 development standards, allowing certain domesticated female birds in the Village District by conditional permit, and prohibiting ground-floor residences on a Main Street segment.

Key Takeaways

Public hearing: May 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Town Office and Zoom).
Proposal: reduce parking in Growth District from 2 to 1 space per unit.
Require vegetative buffer for properties with Route 202 frontage.
Allow female domesticated birds by conditional permit in Village District.
Ban ground-floor residential use on Main Street between Route 41 and Greenwood Ave.

Published: May 15, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Winthrop

Address

17 Highland Ave, Winthrop, ME · 4 filings

Research context

4 filings at this address 4 public hearing notices in Winthrop (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the hearing
Join May 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office All Purpose Room (17 Highland Ave) or via Zoom (Meeting ID 824 7979 0392) to speak or listen.
2
Review full ordinance language
Examine the full proposed amendments at Town Hall or the town website before the hearing to prepare comments.
3
Contact the Planning Board
Reach out to the Winthrop Planning Board via Town Office for questions or submission procedures prior to May 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the public hearing?: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office All Purpose Room, 17 Highland Ave, and via Zoom (Meeting ID 824 7979 0392).
How would parking requirements change in the Growth District?: Minimum parking would drop from two spaces per residential unit to one space per unit; multi-family stays at two spaces per three units.
Who can attend or comment on these proposed ordinance changes?: Members of the public, property owners, and interested parties may attend in person or via Zoom and provide comments at the hearing.
What does the Route 202 amendment require?: It clarifies that standards apply to all properties with Route 202 frontage and requires establishing a vegetative buffer if none exists.

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Legal terms in this notice

Conditional Use Permit: A permit allowing a use that may be approved with conditions by the Planning Board.
Shoreland Area: Areas adjacent to water bodies where special land-use rules apply to protect water quality.
Frontage: The portion of a property that borders a road or street.

Full Notice Text

In accordance with Winthrop Zoning Ordinance Article I.8.C the Winthrop Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Winthrop Town Office (All Purpose Room) at 17 Highland Ave. and via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82479790392 Meeting ID: 824 7979 0392 Full ordinance language is available at the Town Hall and will be posted online. 1. Amendment to Article IV.12.G Off Street Parking and Loading - to decrease the minimum required parking spaces per residential unit in the Growth District from 2 per unit to 1 per unit. Multi-family will continue to require 2 spaces per every 3 units. 2. Amendment to Article IV.13.D Route 202 Development – to clarify the standards of this section apply to all property with frontage on Route 202 and that a vegetative buffer is required to be established if none is present. 3. Amendment to Article III.11, Table 2, to allow, by Planning Board Conditional Use Permit within the Village District, the keeping of female domesticated birds raised for meat or egg production, excluding fully mature male chickens. 4. Amendment to Article III.11, Table 2, Land Uses Outside the Shoreland Area, to prohibit residential uses on the ground floor of buildings fronting Main Street between Route 41 and Greenwood Avenue.