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Five Ways Bar Harbor’s Land Rules Could Shift This Fall

Carrie Jones Aug 14, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Links Pub. BAR HARBOR—In one of the final steps before heading to the voters in November, the town’s planning department presented multiple proposed amendments to Bar Harbor’s land use ordinance to the town’s warrant committee, August 13. The public hearings for all five potential amendments will occur next Tuesday at the Bar … Continue reading Five Ways Bar Harbor’s Land Rules Could Shift This Fall

Campground & Camping Vehicle Standard Changes Put on Hold in Bar Harbor Potential changes to short-term rental residency definitions, Salisbury Cove Corridor, and language moved forward to town council

Campground & Camping Vehicle Standard Changes Put on Hold in Bar Harbor

Potential changes to short-term rental residency definitions, Salisbury Cove Corridor, and language moved forward to town council Carrie Jones Feb 01, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Shops. BAR HARBOR—The public hearing on a proposal to adjust rules around the town’s campground standards was taken off the planning board’s agenda for another review. It will not face voters at the town … Continue reading Campground & Camping Vehicle Standard Changes Put on Hold in Bar Harbor

Do Residential Sprinkler Requirements Run Counter To Affordable Housing? Acadia Corp Warehouse Expansion Approved, Potential LUO Amendments Discussed, Chair Advocates for Kindness

Do Residential Sprinkler Requirements Run Counter To Affordable Housing?

Acadia Corp Warehouse Expansion Approved, Potential LUO Amendments Discussed, Chair Advocates for Kindness Carrie Jones Dec 05, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—Life safety and affordable homes don’t always go easily hand in hand. The tension between those needs came up during the public comments of the Bar Harbor Planning Board’s final meeting of 2024 last week. … Continue reading Do Residential Sprinkler Requirements Run Counter To Affordable Housing?