30-A §4404. Review criteria
§4404. Review criteria When adopting any subdivision regulations and when reviewing any subdivision for approval, the municipal reviewing authority shall consider the following criteria and, before granting approval, must determine that: [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] 1. Pollution. The proposed subdivision will not […]
30-A §4405. Access to direct sunlight
§4405. Access to direct sunlight The municipal reviewing authority may, to protect and ensure access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems, prohibit, restrict or control development through subdivision regulations. The regulations may call for subdivision development plans containing restrictive covenants, height restrictions, side yard and set-back requirements or other permissible forms of land use […]
30-A §4364-B. Accessory dwelling units
§4364-B. Accessory dwelling units 1. Use permitted. Except as provided in Title 12, chapter 423‑A, a municipality shall allow an accessory dwelling unit to be located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit in any area in which housing is permitted. [PL 2021, c. 672, §6 (NEW).] 2. Restrictions. An accessory dwelling […]
30-A §4364-C. Municipal role in statewide housing production goals
§4364-C. Municipal role in statewide housing production goals This section governs the responsibilities and roles of municipalities in achieving the statewide and regional housing production goals set by the Department of Economic and Community Development in Title 5, section 13056, subsection 9. [PL 2021, c. 672, §7 (NEW).] 1. Fair housing and nondiscrimination. A […]
30-A §4365. Short title
§4365. Short title This subchapter may be known and cited as “the Informed Growth Act.” [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).
30-A §4365-A. Municipal opt-in
§4365-A. Municipal opt-in The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to a municipality unless the municipality has adopted an ordinance that specifically adopts by reference the provisions of this subchapter. Nothing in this subchapter limits the home rule authority of municipalities to adopt ordinances on the same subject matter as this subchapter. [PL […]
30-A §4366. Definitions
§4366. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).] 1. Comprehensive economic impact area. “Comprehensive economic impact area” means the geographic area affected by a proposed large-scale retail development. This area includes the municipality and abutting municipalities. […]
30-A §4367. Preparation of comprehensive economic impact study
§4367. Preparation of comprehensive economic impact study As part of its review of a land use permit application for a large-scale retail development, a municipal reviewing authority shall require the preparation of a comprehensive economic impact study. [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).] 1. Qualified preparer. A comprehensive economic impact study must be prepared […]
30-A §4368. Public hearing
§4368. Public hearing 1. Public participation required. The municipal reviewing authority shall provide the public with an adequate opportunity to be heard prior to the approval of a permit for a large-scale retail development. [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).] 2. Notice. Notice of the public hearing on the land use permit application must […]
30-A §4369. Land use permit approval
§4369. Land use permit approval The municipal reviewing authority shall evaluate the impacts of the proposed large-scale retail development based on the comprehensive economic impact study; other materials submitted to the municipal reviewing authority by any person, including the applicant, state agencies, nonprofit organizations and members of the public; and testimony received during the public […]