Public Notices
The City Council of the City of Sanford, Maine will hold a public hearing on an Ordinance establishing a shelter license, standards, and fee. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 919 Main Street, Sanford Maine and by remote methods, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 403-B(2)(D) and Section 6 of the City Council Rules of Procedure. Video and teleconference remote login information to participate by remote methods will be published on the City Website on and not necessarily before Saturday September 2, 2023. The Ordinance can be found on the City website under notices. The meeting will be broadcast live on local cable channel 26, YouTube and Town Hall Streams.
Public Hearing Notice- Remedial Residential Regulations- RVs Used as Temporary Living Quarters
The City Council of the City of Sanford, Maine will hold a public hearing on an Ordinance establishing remedial residential regulations pertaining to recreational vehicles used as temporary living quarters. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 919 Main Street, Sanford Maine and by remote methods, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 403-B(2)(D) and Section 6 of the City Council Rules of Procedure. Video and teleconference remote login information to participate by remote methods will be published on the City Website on and not necessarily before Saturday September 2, 2023. The Ordinance can be found on the City website under notices. The meeting will be broadcast live on local cable channel 26, YouTube and Town Hall Streams.
In the Know-2023 Community Info Survey... Happening Now!
We want to hear from YOU! We are in the process of conducting a community survey to seek resident feedback on City communications. Please take 5-10 minutes to share your feedback. Results will be used to guide City Communications. The aim of this survey is to better understand where residents of Sanford would like to receive communications from the City. As well as, what type of communications residents believe is important to receive. Help us better serve you!
Public Hearing Notice - Ordinance Changes Pursuant to the Elimination of the Office of the Fire Marshal
Sanford City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, Sanford City Hall Annex, 919 Main Street, Sanford, Maine, and by remote methods, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 403-B(2)(D) and Section 6 of the City Council Rules of Procedure. The purpose of the hearing is to take public comments on Amendments to Chapter 149 Licensing and Chapter 128 Fire Prevention pursuant to the elimination of the Office of the Fire Marshal Effective June 30, 2023. The proposed amendments can be viewed here or by visiting the Sanford City Clerk's Office.
City Council of the City of Sanford, Maine will hold a public hearings on an Ordinance amending City Code § 149-5, Rental Housing, and other sections of the Code to establish additional requirements for short term rentals and insurance requirements for all rental housing. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 919 Main Street, Sanford Maine and by remote methods, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 403-B(2)(D) and Section 6 of the City Council Rules of Procedure. Video and teleconference remote login information to participate by remote methods will be published on the City website at www.sanfordmaine.org/meetings on and not necessarily before Saturday May 13, 2023. The Ordinance can be found on the City website under notices www.sanfordmaine.org/community/public_notices_.php. The meeting will be broadcast live on local cable channel 26, YouTube and Town Hall Streams and archived at www.townhallstreams.com/towns/sanfordme
Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Municipal and School Budget Public Hearing
At the April 4th City Council Meeting, there will be a Joint Public Hearing on the Municipal and School Budget. If you are unable to attend in person, members of the public may also submit comments HERE.
International Woolen Mill Boiler House Exhaust Stack Demolition Starting April 3rd
At the March 21st City Council Meeting, the Council accepted a bid for the demolition of the International Woolen Mill Boiler House Exhaust Stack from Dick Landry Lawncare. The demolition of the Exhaust Stack will begin on April 3rd. During demolition, (estimated end date May 1st) the Sanford Mill parking lot will be closed between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm on workdays. During this time, please park in the lower Midtown Mall public parking lot. View Parking Map
Emergency Ordinance – An Act to Address Parking Conflicts in the Business District School St. Parking Lot & Provide Alternative Parking
The Emergency Ordinance provides for alternative designated parking locations for off-street parking during winter snow removal parking bans with timely removal within 2 hours.
City Council Vacancy Announcement
Sanford City Council is looking for candidates to fill a vacancy on the City Council until the end of 2023. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest outlining their qualifications, experience and reasons for wishing to serve by February 28th. Letters of interest will be reviewed by the Council’s Applications Committee, and selected Candidates will each meet with the full City Council for a public conversation on March 14. A vote on appointment to fill the vacancy will be taken at the regular City Council Meeting on March 21.
Public Hearing Notice on Changes to On-Street Parking Ordinance
Notice is hereby given that the Councilors of the City of Sanford will hold a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in person at City Hall Council Chambers, 919 Main Street, Third Floor, Sanford, Maine and via remote video and teleconference pursuant to 1 MRSA §403-B (2) (D) and section 6 of the Sanford City Council Rules of Procedure as amended May 3, 2022. View Proposed Changes to Ordinance.
RAISE Grant Open House and Public Hearing November 17th
There was an in-person Open House in the Council Chambers from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Followed by a formal presentation Public Hearing from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. View Public Hearing Materials.
Hay Brook Bridge on Bernier Road, Sanford - Notice of Immediate ClosurePlease be advised, by written notice of MaineDOT, that Hay Brook Bridge on Bernier RD in Sanford will be closed immediately. The Department of Public Works DPW forces will be placing appropriate signs and traffic control devices according to the MUTCD.
Public Hearing Notice on Municipal Ballot Questions for November 2022Notice is hereby given that the Councilors of the City of Sanford will hold a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in person at City Hall Council Chambers, 919 Main Street, Third Floor, Sanford, Maine and via remote video and teleconference pursuant to 1 MRSA §403-B (2) (D) and section 6 of the Sanford City Council Rules of Procedure as amended May 3, 2022.
Rail Trail Policy Adopted 4-19-2022
City Council adopted the Rail Trail Policy on 4-19-2022, effective immediately, the Rail Trail Policy governs the City’s Rail trail from the southern terminus in Lebanon to the northern terminus at Shaw’s Ridge.
