CAMDEN — Voters in Camden said no to amending the town’s zoning ordinance for serving meals to some inn guests, and expressed preference for keeping the former Apollo Tannery land dedicated for commercial/business use.

They voted 1,503 to 1,259 against Article 2, which would have allowed inns within 500 feet of a restaurant zone on High Street to pursue a special exception to serve meals to overnight guests.

Camden also voted on a nonbinding referendum: “Do you support using the Tannery property for commercial/business uses described in the Guiding Principles approved by the Town Meeting, or do you support using the Tannery property for park/open space?”

1,429 said they wanted it kept for commercial/business use

1,360 said they wanted it used as park/open space