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VarianceDenied30 Vaill Street, Portland, Maine
Hardship Variance Appeal ZBA-003518-2026
Portland
Description
The owners sought a hardship variance to expand a deck within the 25-foot shoreland setback from the highest astronomical tide line. The board denied it unanimously.
Impact summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals denied it on Apr 2, 2026.
The deck expansion can't proceed as designed; the owners would need to redesign within the setback or pursue other options.
Applicant
- Name
- Andrew Johnson
- Address
- 30 Vaill Street, Portland, MaineSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Zoning Board of Appeals
Denied7–0, unanimous
Last discussed Apr 2, 2026.
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