Zoning Board of Appeals – Aug 6, 2026

Where
Not listed on the city's meeting portal

What was decided

The Zoning Board of Appeals heard a request for a Practical Difficulty Variance at 28 Waterville St to reduce the interior side yard setback from 5 feet to 0 feet, to enclose an existing covered porch. The Board voted 7-0 to deny the appeal.

Decisions recorded

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Agenda

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Terms used here

variance
Permission from the zoning board to use or build on a property in a way the zoning doesn't allow, such as closer to a lot line, because of a hardship particular to the property.

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Source

This meeting on the City of Portland's meeting portal (opens in new tab) (CivicClerk). First recorded by Portland Publick on .