CONWAY — The Conway Planning Board discussed at its Nov. 4 meeting a zoning change to lower the maximum allowable height for new buildings projects north of North Conway Village to 40 feet.
Currently, the Conway Zoning Ordinance restricts structure height to 55 feet and building height to 45 feet.
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