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OtherDeniedOhio Street and State Street, Bangor, Maine
Ohio Street/State Street arterial reclassification (Ordinance 26-058)
Bangor
Description
A zoning text change to reclassify Ohio Street as a major arterial street, which would allow more commercial uses, was unanimously rejected after residents showed it fails the definition's traffic and lane requirements.
Impact summary
The City Council denied it on Jan 28, 2026.
Ohio Street keeps its minor arterial status and residential protections; a separate order may be brought back for State Street.
Applicant
- Address
- Ohio Street and State Street, Bangor, Maine
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 5
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · City Council
Denied8–0, unanimous
Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.
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