PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • November 13, 2026
The Scarborough Town Council has passed amendments to the town’s ordinances to address concerns about tree clearing. The first order changes the zoning to include a requirement for a 20-foot streetscape buffer for most streets. Many of the primary roadways already had a 25- to 35-foot streetscape requirement, but other streets didn’t have any buffer requirements. The second order changes the process for code enforcement cases and site plan reviews. As well as addressing conservation concerns, Councilor Karin Schupe said the tree amendments could act as a mechanism to ensure growth and development in Scarborough is done thoughtfully and in an environmentally friendly manner.