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30-A §4401. Definitions

§4401. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] 1.  Densely developed area.  “Densely developed area” means any commercial, industrial or compact residential area of 10 or more […]

30-A §4362. Small wireless facilities

§4362. Small wireless facilities 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. “Small wireless facility” means a wireless facility each antenna of which could fit within an enclosure of no more than 3 cubic feet and of which all associated wireless equipment […]

30-A §4402. Exceptions

§4402. Exceptions This subchapter does not apply to:   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] 1.  Previously approved subdivisions.  Proposed subdivisions approved by the planning board or the municipal officials before September 23, 1971 in accordance with laws then in effect;   [PL 1989, c. […]

30-A §4363. Regulation of tiny homes

§4363. Regulation of tiny homes 1.  Definition.  For the purposes of this section, “tiny home” has the same meaning as in Title 29‑A, section 101, subsection 80‑C.   [PL 2021, c. 219, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Location of tiny homes.  A municipality shall permit a tiny home to be placed or erected on an individual house […]

30-A §4403. Municipal review and regulation

§4403. Municipal review and regulation This section governs municipal review of proposed subdivisions.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] 1.  Municipal reviewing authority.  The municipal reviewing authority shall review all requests for subdivision approval. On all matters concerning subdivision review, the municipal reviewing authority […]

30-A §4364. Affordable housing density

§4364. Affordable housing density For an affordable housing development approved on or after July 1, 2023, a municipality with density requirements shall apply density requirements in accordance with this section.   [PL 2021, c. 672, §4 (NEW).] 1.  Definition.  For the purposes of this section, “affordable housing development” means:   A. For rental housing, a […]

30-A §4364-A. Residential areas, generally; up to 4 dwelling units allowed

§4364-A. Residential areas, generally; up to 4 dwelling units allowed 1.  Use allowed.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, except as provided in Title 12, chapter 423-A, for any area in which housing is allowed, a municipality shall allow structures with up to 2 dwelling units per lot if that lot does not […]

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).