Two items of business were addressed at the March 9 meeting of the Ordinance Committee, at which all members were present.
The committee took up the matter of amending the Fire Suppression Systems Ordinance to allow for one- and two-family unit exemptions based on minimum lot size and distance from fire suppression water sources. A motion was passed to send the proposed In-Lieu Fee Program with an amended fee structure to the Town Council for review (3 Ayes).

The Ordinance Committee also discussed the issue of rent stabilization and recommendation of an ordinance enacting the same to the full Council. The committee asked town staff to come back with a revised draft and with more data to support discussion on the item.

Full meeting minutes can be accessed at https://www.gorhammaine.gov/ordinance-committee.
At the next Ordinance Committee meeting, scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30 p.m., the committee will discuss the ban of sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products in the Town of Gorham, as well as review vehicle idling standards, buffering requirements for industrial businesses, and updated sidewalks.