Housing Articles Q&A Session

Bar Harbor voters and the general public will have the opportunity to listen to the story behind why these housing amendments are being proposed and the specific changes they include, as well as how these initiatives fit in the overall housing strategy.

This event is meant to provide information and other tools to ensure Bar Harbor voters know where to get information on the proposed housing related changes. The Planning Department envisions this event to help voters that may be unfamiliar or for the voters that want to learn more. This in-person event is free with a Zoom option.

The three housing related Articles are:

• Article 2 - Employee Living Quarters-1 and Employee Living Quarters-2
• Article 3 - Shared Accommodations
• Article 4 - Increased Housing Opportunities

"We know that not every voter understands the Land Use Ordinance amendment process or even the Land Use Ordinance itself. We also know it takes a lot of time and effort to be as informed as possible, especially when it comes to understanding the legalese of the Land Use Ordinance. Our department wants to demystify this technical and legal amendment process by providing information and events that utilize everyday language that the voter can easily understand," says Cali Martinez, Housing and Community Planner. "We are also aware that Articles 2, 3 , and 4 themselves do not speak to the Town's overall housing strategy, which we feel provides a helpful context to why these are coming forth now and how these changes complement and build off of other housing efforts. In this same effort, we are trying to hold events at community spaces, like the Jesup Library, to make a seemingly daunting and overwhelming process more accessible and meaningful."

Event Details:

• Location: Jesup Memorial Library
• Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Free event
• In-person with a Zoom option

Session Highlights:

• Understand how and why the Warrant Articles were created
• Understand what could be changing
• Receive additional materials
• Get your questions answered
• Be more prepared for the June 11 ballot vote

To register, visit: https://www.jesuplibrary.org/events/housing-articles

For more event information, visit: https://www.barharbormaine.gov/207/Land-Use-Information

Contact the Planning Office if you have any questions by calling 288-3329.

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