Public Hearing Notice
March 5, 2025
Town of Durham, Maine
Public Hearing Notice
The Durham Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Durham Fire Station, 615 Hallowell Road, Durham, Maine, to consider proposed amendments to the Durham Land Use Ordinance in advance of the April 5, 2025, Town Meeting. The proposed amendments include:
- Resource Protection (RP) District Boundary Revisions – Updates RP District boundaries based on the latest State natural resource data and provides relief for landowners with existing buildings in RP.
- .Contract Zoning for Large-Scale Energy Systems – Authorizes contract zoning and requires large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar Energy Storage Systems to undergo contract zoning approval at Town Meeting – Establishes new performance standards and regulations for BESS installations.
- Historic Preservation Ordinance Updates – Revises the historic preservation review process to align with legal requirements and the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
Copies of the proposed ordinance amendments are available for review at Durham Town Offices during regular business hours and on the Town’s website durhammaine.gov. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide input.