§681. Purpose and scope The Legislature finds that it is desirable to extend principles of sound planning, zoning and development to the unorganized and deorganized townships of the State: To preserve public health, safety and general welfare; to support and encourage Maine’s natural resource-based economy and strong environmental protections; to encourage appropriate residential, recreational, commercial […]
§682-A. Spaghetti-lots prohibited A person may not divide a parcel of land in the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission in such a way as to create a spaghetti-lot. This prohibition does not apply to: [PL 1993, c. 74, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).] 1. Rights-of-way. Utility or transportation […]
§682-B. Exemption from subdivision definition A division accomplished by the following does not create a subdivision lot or lots unless the intent of the transfer is to avoid the objectives of this chapter. [PL 2001, c. 431, §3 (NEW).] 1. Gifts to relatives. A division of land accomplished by gift to a spouse, parent, […]
§682. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §127 (NEW).] 1. Unorganized and deorganized areas. “Unorganized and deorganized areas” includes: A. All unorganized and deorganized townships; [PL 2011, c. 682, §4 (NEW).] B. Plantations […]
