30-A §4463. Approval of river corridor commissions
§4463. Approval of river corridor commissions The commissioner may grant commission status and all the privileges and powers enjoyed by the commissions, as specified in this chapter, when the commissioner finds that: [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] 1. Occupation of shoreland by 2 […]
30-A §4464. Interlocal agreement
§4464. Interlocal agreement In addition to the requirements of section 2203, the interlocal agreement must be consistent with rules adopted by the commissioner under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375. These rules may include, but are not limited to: [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, […]
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 §4465. Comprehensive plan
§4465. Comprehensive plan The comprehensive plan must be consistent with rules adopted by the commissioner under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375. These rules may include, but are not limited to: [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] 1. Resources; problems. What […]
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 §4466. Ordinance
§4466. Ordinance The ordinance to implement the plan must be at least as restrictive as the State’s guidelines for municipal shoreland zoning ordinances and shall supersede existing shoreland zoning ordinances. The ordinance must contain adequate procedures for processing permit requests and for considering appeals of a decision made by the commission. [PL 1989, c. […]
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 […]