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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF HANCOCK
The Town of Hancock Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the following:
DEFINITION ADDITIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ORDINANCE:
Section 12: Definitions
TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS VI: (short term rentals in hotels, motels and inns) Building providing accommodations for compensation, where guest rooms are provided for a period of 30 days or less.
TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS VII: (long term rentals in hotels, motels and inns) Buildings providing accommodations for compensation, where guest rooms are provided for a period of 31 days or longer. Each guest room must include a kitchen area and bathroom with a minimum of 400sf (square feet).
TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS VI TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS VIII:
CHANGES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ORDINANCE:
Section 12 – Definitions: Current
TRANSIENT: A non-resident person residing within the Town less than thirty (30) days.
Section 12 – Definitions: New (Proposed change)
TRANSIENT: A non-resident person working or visiting within the Town.
Upon closure of the Public Hearing the Planning Board will vote whether to send the proposed amendments to the Board of Selectmen for inclusion on a warrant for a Town Meeting.
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: OCTOBER 11, 2023
TIME: 6:00PM
PLACE: TOWN HALL, 18 POINT ROAD, HANCOCK, ME.
THE TOWN IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO FORM A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE. PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWN OFFICE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
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