The city of Lewiston finally backed down and AWOR is staying open. We forced these bureaucrats to recognize that our community is more important than their endless stacks of red tape. Stay alert because we will be ready to fight again if they try to shut us down.
August 26, 2014
Final supporters
Your property at 50 Old Farm Road is located in the rural agricultural district (RA) and in the low density residential district (LDR). The residential use of this property has been permitted; however, you have without permits stablished an off-road vehicle park, a campground and a weapons firing range. 'Campgrounds subject to a conditional use permit are allowed in the RA and LDR. Public or private facilities for non-intensive outdoor recreation are permitted in the RA subject to a conditional use permit. I note that
the definition for non-intensive outdoor recreationas contained in Appendix A, Article II, Section 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lewiston, hereinafter referred to as the Code does not specifically include off-road vehicle parks nor does it' include weapons firing ranges. '. I~
Therefore, in accordance with Appendix A, Article II, Section 2; Appendix A, Article V, Sections 1,2,4,5, 7, 8, 9 and 10; and, Appendix A, Article XI, Section 1,2, and 22(c) of the Code you are hereby. ordered to discontinue the above mentioned use of 50 Old Farm Road as an off-road vehicle park, campground and weapons firing range by not later than June 23, 2014.
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In the event that you do not comply with this order by June 23, 2014, this office may issue a citation pursuant to Chapter 50, Article II, and Section 50-36 thru 50-51 of the Code. Said citation shall require you to pay a penalty of one hundred and ten dollars ($110.00) and you will be reordered to comply with the Code. In the event that you do not comply with the first citation, additional citations may be issued. The second citation imposes a civil penalty of two hundred and fifteen ($215.00), the third is four hundred
and twenty-five dollars ($425.00), the fourth and subsequent citations are eight hundred and fifty dollars ($850.00), and penalties are cumulative.
In lieu of or in addition to the issuance of citations, this office may initiate a land use complaint pursuant to Rule 80-K of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure and 30-A M.R.S. § 4452 et seq. as amended. A judgment from such a lawsuit in the City's favor will result in a court order that any violations be abated, the imposition of a fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) per violation, per day, and the payment of court costs and the City'S legal fees.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 28, 2014
June 26, 2014
The city of Lewiston officials are burying their heads in the sand while they try to shut down a local business that actually brings people to our town. I am tired of these bureaucrats citing obscure codes to kill a thriving recreation spot that they clearly do not understand. We are preparing to drag this fight into their next public meeting so they can no longer ignore the community backlash.
Reached 100 supporters
June 26, 2014
61 Comments
looking for places in maine to play with my chevy off road. born & raised in this great state, now reside in Jefferson. having a hard time finding trails to take my daughter out for an adventure in the woods & hope this may help in reopening this treasure.
Why not reopen, then charge fees to enter and give portion to the city? I'm from Roseville and we frequently visit That area with our ATVS.
auburn maine resident I have been riding here hand full of times and never saw anything bad happening just people out having a good time please open it back up
Closing LEGAL parks like this only adds to the frustration of private landowners and trespasers.
If you read the Code quoted by the City of Lewiston, it sates that the EXAMPLES given are not all inclusive. Here is the web address to the Codes. http://www.ci.lewiston.me.us/index.aspx?NID=114
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The city of Lewiston finally backed down and AWOR is staying open. We forced these bureaucrats to recognize that our community is more important than their endless stacks of red tape. Stay alert because we will be ready to fight again if they try to shut us down.
August 26, 2014
Final supporters
Your property at 50 Old Farm Road is located in the rural agricultural district (RA) and in the low density residential district (LDR). The residential use of this property has been permitted; however, you have without permits stablished an off-road vehicle park, a campground and a weapons firing range. 'Campgrounds subject to a conditional use permit are allowed in the RA and LDR. Public or private facilities for non-intensive outdoor recreation are permitted in the RA subject to a conditional use permit. I note that
the definition for non-intensive outdoor recreationas contained in Appendix A, Article II, Section 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lewiston, hereinafter referred to as the Code does not specifically include off-road vehicle parks nor does it' include weapons firing ranges. '. I~
Therefore, in accordance with Appendix A, Article II, Section 2; Appendix A, Article V, Sections 1,2,4,5, 7, 8, 9 and 10; and, Appendix A, Article XI, Section 1,2, and 22(c) of the Code you are hereby. ordered to discontinue the above mentioned use of 50 Old Farm Road as an off-road vehicle park, campground and weapons firing range by not later than June 23, 2014.
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In the event that you do not comply with this order by June 23, 2014, this office may issue a citation pursuant to Chapter 50, Article II, and Section 50-36 thru 50-51 of the Code. Said citation shall require you to pay a penalty of one hundred and ten dollars ($110.00) and you will be reordered to comply with the Code. In the event that you do not comply with the first citation, additional citations may be issued. The second citation imposes a civil penalty of two hundred and fifteen ($215.00), the third is four hundred
and twenty-five dollars ($425.00), the fourth and subsequent citations are eight hundred and fifty dollars ($850.00), and penalties are cumulative.
In lieu of or in addition to the issuance of citations, this office may initiate a land use complaint pursuant to Rule 80-K of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure and 30-A M.R.S. § 4452 et seq. as amended. A judgment from such a lawsuit in the City's favor will result in a court order that any violations be abated, the imposition of a fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) per violation, per day, and the payment of court costs and the City'S legal fees.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 28, 2014
June 26, 2014
The city of Lewiston officials are burying their heads in the sand while they try to shut down a local business that actually brings people to our town. I am tired of these bureaucrats citing obscure codes to kill a thriving recreation spot that they clearly do not understand. We are preparing to drag this fight into their next public meeting so they can no longer ignore the community backlash.
Reached 100 supporters
June 26, 2014
61 Comments
Allow them to open up for 4x4's - it certainly does not hurt anyone... plus it brings money to the area. People will come, eat in restaurants and shop. Do the RIGHT thing - allow it!
looking for places in maine to play with my chevy off road. born & raised in this great state, now reside in Jefferson. having a hard time finding trails to take my daughter out for an adventure in the woods & hope this may help in reopening this treasure.
Why not reopen, then charge fees to enter and give portion to the city? I'm from Roseville and we frequently visit That area with our ATVS.
auburn maine resident I have been riding here hand full of times and never saw anything bad happening just people out having a good time please open it back up
Closing LEGAL parks like this only adds to the frustration of private landowners and trespasers.
If you read the Code quoted by the City of Lewiston, it sates that the EXAMPLES given are not all inclusive. Here is the web address to the Codes. http://www.ci.lewiston.me.us/index.aspx?NID=114
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Allow them to open up for 4x4's - it certainly does not hurt anyone... plus it brings money to the area. People will come, eat in restaurants and shop. Do the RIGHT thing - allow it!