Administrative Appeals Any person who believes that the Code Enforcement Officer has made an error in the interpretation or application of the provisions of this chapter may appeal such determination to the Board of Appeals. Show Less Any person who believes that the Code Enforcement Officer has made an error in the interpretation or application of the provi... Show More Airport Development Zone - Review Authority Review authority for land use and development activities in the AD Zone. Show Less Show More Enforcement It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer or his or her agent to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Show Less Show More Violations and Penalties Any person, firm, or corporation who or which violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined. Show Less Show More Waivers The Planning Board may make written findings of fact that are special circumstances, so it may waive portions of the submission requirements. Show Less The Planning Board may make written findings of fact that are special circumstances, so it may waive portions of the submissi... Show More Fees The City Council shall establish by order, after prior notice and public hearing, a fee schedule for all permits, escrow, and construction compliance reviews. Show Less The City Council shall establish by order, after prior notice and public hearing, a fee schedule for all permits, escrow, and... Show More Performance Guarantees The applicant shall provide one (1) of the following performance guarantees outlined herein. Show Less Show More Public Hearings Public hearings required for amendment of this chapter, contract zone, conditional use, major site plan, or other request identified in this chapter shall be noticed and conducted in conformance with established provisions. Show Less Public hearings required for amendment of this chapter, contract zone, conditional use, major site plan, or other request ide... Show More

Amendments Amendments of this chapter may be initiated by the City Council, the Planning Board, an individual or corporation or other entity. Show Less Amendments of this chapter may be initiated by the City Council, the Planning Board, an individual or corporation or other en... Show More Contract Zoning Pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A. § 4352(8), contract zoning is hereby authorized for development where, for reasons such as the unusual nature or unique location of the development proposed, the City Council, exercising its sole and exclusive judgment as the legislative body of the City. Show Less Pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A. § 4352(8), contract zoning is hereby authorized for development where, for reasons such as the unus... Show More

Nonconformances: Transfer of Ownership; Maintenance Show Less Show More Nonconforming Lots A nonconforming lot of record or amendment thereto may be built upon, without the need for a variance, provided that such lot complies with requirements. Show Less A nonconforming lot of record or amendment thereto may be built upon, without the need for a variance, provided that such lot... Show More Nonconforming Structures Structures which do not conform to the dimensional requirements of the zone in which it is located. Show Less Show More Nonconforming Uses A use which is nonconforming in the zone in which it is located may be expanded by the limitations herein. Show Less Show More

Amendments to Approved Plans Approvals are dependent upon the proposals and plans contained in the application and supporting documents submitted by the applicant. Show Less Approvals are dependent upon the proposals and plans contained in the application and supporting documents submitted by the a... Show More Appeal of Planning Board Actions Appeals shall be to Superior Court. Show Less Show More Approval Criteria and Standards The Site Plan Review Committee and the Planning Board review applications for site plans. Show Less Show More Commercial Solar System (CSS) A site location map showing certain natural features is required. Show Less Show More Duration of Site Plan Approval Construction or occupancy shall commence as presented herein. Show Less Show More Ground-Mounted Commercial Solar Systems A site location map showing certain natural features is required. Show Less Show More Medical Marijuana General Standards All uses involving the cultivation, processing, storage, manufacturing, and/or distribution of marijuana and outdoor cultivation of hemp shall conform to established standards. Show Less All uses involving the cultivation, processing, storage, manufacturing, and/or distribution of marijuana and outdoor cultivat... Show More Mineral Extraction Standards These provisions shall apply to filling, grading, lagooning, dredging, excavation, processing and storage of soil, earth, loam, sand, gravel, rock and other mineral deposits. Show Less These provisions shall apply to filling, grading, lagooning, dredging, excavation, processing and storage of soil, earth, loa... Show More Preapplication Meeting The applicant shall initiate the application process by either requesting a building permit from the Code Enforcement Officer and being instructed to obtain a site plan permit from the Planning Director or by directly scheduling a preapplication meeting with the Planning Director. Show Less The applicant shall initiate the application process by either requesting a building permit from the Code Enforcement Officer... Show More Residential Solar System (RSS) A site location map showing certain natural features is required. Show Less Show More Retail Use A traffic impact analysis is required. Show Less Show More Site Plan Approval & Classification To establish procedures and standards to enable the City to review applications for the development of nonresidential and multifamily residential uses. Show Less To establish procedures and standards to enable the City to review applications for the development of nonresidential and mul... Show More Utility Solar System (USS) A site location map showing certain natural features is required. Show Less Show More Site Plan Applications The applicant shall initiate the application process as presented herein. Show Less Show More Transmitter and Alternative Communication Tower Standards The location and installation of new transmitter towers and alternative communication towers, including the replacement of existing towers, shall conform to established standards. Show Less The location and installation of new transmitter towers and alternative communication towers, including the replacement of ex... Show More

Conditional Use Permits Uses permitted only with the issuance of a conditional use permit. Show Less Show More Mental Health and Abuse Clinics Applications Applications for a mental health and abuse clinics, shall also meet the established criteria. Show Less Show More

Accessory Apartments Accessory apartments accessory to a single family residential use shall be allowed and in conformance with established standards. Show Less Accessory apartments accessory to a single family residential use shall be allowed and in conformance with established standa... Show More Building, Sign or Use Permits No building or sign or part thereof shall be constructed, structurally altered, enlarged, or moved unless a permit for such action has been issued. Show Less No building or sign or part thereof shall be constructed, structurally altered, enlarged, or moved unless a permit for such a... Show More Certificates of Occupancy After the building, or part thereof, has been completed, altered or enlarged or relocated, the owner or his or her agent shall obtain a certificate of occupancy. Show Less After the building, or part thereof, has been completed, altered or enlarged or relocated, the owner or his or her agent shal... Show More

Appeal Procedure The applicant shall file his/her appeal with the Code Enforcement Officer. Show Less Show More Recording of Variances If the Board of Appeals grants a variance under this article, the Code Enforcement Officer shall prepare a certificate indicating all the property information. Show Less If the Board of Appeals grants a variance under this article, the Code Enforcement Officer shall prepare a certificate indica... Show More Standards for Granting Dimensional Variances A variance shall be granted only for a use allowed in a particular zone. A dimensional variance is authorized only for height, building size, lot area, setback, or open space. Show Less A variance shall be granted only for a use allowed in a particular zone. A dimensional variance is authorized only for height... Show More

Groundwater Protection Standards The general provisions of this section apply to all land uses. Show Less Show More Watershed Performance Standards Any use of land or development activity within the Mousam River watershed or the Great Works River watershed shall conform to established standards. Show Less Any use of land or development activity within the Mousam River watershed or the Great Works River watershed shall conform to... Show More