Rockland could become the 2nd city in Maine to implement inclusionary zoning rules
“Inclusionary zoning is relatively new in Maine, though it has been implemented in other parts of the country, such as in Boston. In 2015, Portland became the first city in the state to adopt it. Rockland would be the second if city councilors pass the ordinance following a public hearing on the proposal next week.
Under the initial zoning proposal submitted by Austin and fellow city councilor Nate Davis in September, the rules would apply to residential developments of six or more units. It would also apply to hotel developments ― or expansions ― of 10 or more rooms. For residential developments, 20-percent of the total units would need to be considered affordable based on the median income of the community. For hotels, the development of one affordable unit for every ten rooms would be required.”