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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6-A: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Chapter 187: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Subchapter 2: GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM › Article 3: STATE ROLE IN GROWTH MANAGEMENT › 30-A §4342. State planning review program (REPEALED)

§4342. State planning review program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 546, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §D2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §D2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §F31 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6-A: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Chapter 187: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Subchapter 2: GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM › Article 3: STATE ROLE IN GROWTH MANAGEMENT › 30-A §4343. State review of local programs (REPEALED)

§4343. State review of local programs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 562, §§8-13 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 278, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §F31 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6-A: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Chapter 187: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Subchapter 2: GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM › Article 3: STATE ROLE IN GROWTH MANAGEMENT › 30-A §4344. State technical and financial assistance (REPEALED)

§4344. State technical and financial assistance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 562, §§14,15 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 908, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §F31 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6-A: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Chapter 187: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Subchapter 2: GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM › Article 3-A: FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 30-A §4345. Purpose; department to administer program

§4345. Purpose; department to administer program
Under the provisions of this article, a municipality or multimunicipal region may request financial or technical assistance from the department for the purpose of planning and implementing a growth management program. A municipality or multimunicipal region that requests and receives a financial assistance grant shall develop and implement its growth management program in cooperation with the department and in a manner consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §19 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
To accomplish the purposes of this article, the department shall develop and administer a technical and financial assistance program for municipalities or multimunicipal regions. The program must include direct financial assistance for planning and implementation of growth management programs, standards governing the review of growth management programs by the department, technical assistance to municipalities or multimunicipal regions and a voluntary certification program for growth management programs.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §19 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §E2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 721, §A6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 721, §H1 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 395, §D13 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 578, §18 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 641, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §19 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6-A: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Chapter 187: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Subchapter 2: GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM › Article 3-A: FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 30-A §4347. Review of local programs by office (REPEALED)

§4347. Review of local programs by office
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §E2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 166, §§9,10 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 406, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6-A: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Chapter 187: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Subchapter 2: GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM › Article 3-A: FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 30-A §4348. Voluntary certification (REPEALED)

§4348. Voluntary certification
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §E2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 166, §11 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 406, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6-A: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Chapter 187: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Subchapter 2: GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM › Article 3-A: FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 30-A §4349. Eligibility for other state aid, grants and assistance (REPEALED)

§4349. Eligibility for other state aid, grants and assistance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §E2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 166, §12 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 721, §B2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 721, §H1 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 776, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6-A: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Chapter 187: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Subchapter 2: GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM › Article 3-B: COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE › 30-A §4350. Community Preservation Advisory Committee (REPEALED)

§4350. Community Preservation Advisory Committee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 648, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 201, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 30-A §4350-A (RP).
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§4350-A. Repeal date
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 648, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 458, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 30-A §4350-A (RP).
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§4351. Home rule limitations
This subchapter provides express limitations on municipal home rule authority.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6-A: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Chapter 187: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Subchapter 3: LAND USE REGULATION › 30-A §4353-A. Code enforcement officer; authority for disability structures permits

§4353-A. Code enforcement officer; authority for disability structures permits
Notwithstanding section 4353, a municipality by ordinance may authorize a code enforcement officer to issue a permit to an owner of a dwelling for the purpose of making a dwelling accessible to a person with a disability who resides in or regularly uses the dwelling. If the permit requires a variance, the permit is deemed to include that variance solely for the installation of equipment or the construction of structures necessary for access to or egress from the dwelling for the person with a disability. The code enforcement officer may impose conditions on the permit, including limiting the permit to the duration of the disability or to the time that the person with a disability lives in the dwelling.   [PL 2013, c. 186, §2 (NEW).]
All medical records submitted to the code enforcement officer and any other documents submitted for the purpose of describing or verifying a person's disability are confidential.   [PL 2015, c. 152, §2 (NEW).]
For the purposes of this section, the term "structures necessary for access to or egress from the dwelling" includes ramps and associated railings, walls or roof systems necessary for the safety or effectiveness of the ramps.   [PL 2013, c. 186, §2 (NEW).]
For the purposes of this section, "disability" has the same meaning as a physical or mental disability under Title 5, section 4553‑A.   [PL 2013, c. 186, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 186, §2 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 152, §2 (AMD).
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§4355. Application fees
Any application fee charged by a municipality for an application for any land use permit issued by the municipality may not exceed the reasonable cost of processing, review, regulation and supervision of the application by the municipality and its consultants and the administration of any requirement for a certificate of compliance with any permit conditions.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW).
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§4356. Moratoria
Any moratorium adopted by a municipality on the processing or issuance of development permits or licenses must meet the following requirements.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
1.  Necessity.
The moratorium must be needed:
A. To prevent a shortage or an overburden of public facilities that would otherwise occur during the effective period of the moratorium or that is reasonably foreseeable as a result of any proposed or anticipated development; or   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
B. Because the application of existing comprehensive plans, land use ordinances or regulations or other applicable laws, if any, is inadequate to prevent serious public harm from residential, commercial or industrial development in the affected geographic area.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Definite term.
The moratorium must be of a definite term of not more than 180 days. The moratorium may be extended for additional 180-day periods if the municipality adopting the moratorium finds that:
A. The problem giving rise to the need for the moratorium still exists; and   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
B. Reasonable progress is being made to alleviate the problem giving rise to the need for the moratorium.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Extension by select board.
In municipalities where the municipal legislative body is the town meeting, the select board may extend the moratorium in compliance with subsection 2 after notice and hearing.
[PL 2021, c. 275, §46 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 275, §46 (AMD).
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§4357. Community living arrangements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 442, §1 (RP).
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§4357-A. Community living arrangements
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Community living arrangement" means a housing facility for 8 or fewer persons with disabilities that is approved, authorized, certified or licensed by the State. A community living arrangement may include a group home, foster home or intermediate care facility.   [PL 1997, c. 442, §2 (NEW).]
B. "Disability" has the same meaning as the term "handicap" in the federal Fair Housing Act, 42 United States Code, Section 3602.   [PL 1997, c. 442, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 442, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Single-family use.
In order to implement the policy of this State that persons with disabilities are not excluded by municipal zoning ordinances from the benefits of normal residential surroundings, a community living arrangement is deemed a single-family use of property for the purposes of zoning.
[PL 1997, c. 442, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 442, §2 (NEW).
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§4358-A. Source water protection area
A municipality must notify a public drinking water supplier if a proposed land use project:   [PL 1999, c. 761, §10 (NEW).]
1.  Source water protection area.
Is within its source water protection area; and
[PL 1999, c. 761, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Reviewed; abutters notified.
Is reviewed by a municipal reviewing authority and, as part of that review, the municipality notifies abutters.
[PL 1999, c. 761, §10 (NEW).]
Notice may be sent by regular mail and with the same advance notice requirements afforded abutters.   [PL 1999, c. 761, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 761, §10 (NEW).
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§4359. State policy relating to municipal commercial landfill facilities moratoria
It is the policy of this State, with respect to commercial landfill facilities:   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
1.  State and municipal control.
To affirm the importance of state and municipal control over the establishment of new commercial landfill facilities and over the substantial expansion of existing commercial landfill facilities; and
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Recognition of home rule authority.
To recognize that any municipality may, under its home rule authority, enact a moratorium on the issuance or processing of any municipal permit for a new commercial landfill facility or the substantial expansion of a commercial landfill facility, as defined by Title 38, section 1303, subsection 11‑B.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW).
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§4360. Rate of growth ordinances
1.  Ordinance review and update.
A municipality that enacts a rate of growth ordinance shall review and update the ordinance at least every 3 years to determine whether the rate of growth ordinance is still necessary and how the rate of growth ordinance may be adjusted to meet current conditions.
[PL 2003, c. 127, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Differential ordinances.
A municipality may enact rate of growth ordinances that set different limits on the number of building or development permits that are permitted in designated rural areas and designated growth areas.
[PL 2003, c. 127, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Ordinance requirements.
A municipality may adopt a rate of growth ordinance only if:
A. The ordinance is consistent with section 4314, subsection 3;   [PL 2005, c. 597, §3 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 597, §4 (AFF).]
B. The ordinance sets the number of building or development permits for new residential dwellings, not including permits for affordable housing, at 105% or more of the mean number of permits issued for new residential dwellings within the municipality during the 10 years immediately prior to the year in which the number is calculated. The mean is determined by adding together the total number of permits issued, excluding permits issued for affordable housing, for new residential dwellings for each year in the prior 10 years and then dividing by 10;   [PL 2007, c. 155, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §20,21 (AFF).]
C. In addition to the permits established pursuant to paragraph B, the ordinance sets the number of building or development permits for affordable housing at no less than 10% of the number of permits set in the ordinance pursuant to paragraph B; and   [PL 2005, c. 597, §3 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 597, §4 (AFF).]
D. The number of building or development permits for new residential dwellings allowed under the ordinance is recalculated every 3 years.   [PL 2007, c. 77, §2 (AMD).]
[PL 2007, c. 77, §§1, 2 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 155, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §20,21 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 591, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 127, §1 (RPR). PL 2005, c. 597, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 597, §4 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 77, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 155, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §20,21 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 6-A: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Chapter 187: PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION › Subchapter 3: LAND USE REGULATION › 30-A §4361. Coordination of state and municipal decision making; renewable ocean energy projects

§4361. Coordination of state and municipal decision making; renewable ocean energy projects
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Coastal area" has the same meaning as in Title 38, section 1802, subsection 1.   [PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).]
B. "Renewable ocean energy project" has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 1862, subsection 1, paragraph F‑1.   [PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).]
C. "Submerged lands" has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 1801, subsection 9.   [PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Location of renewable ocean energy projects.
A municipality may not enact or enforce a land use ordinance that prohibits siting of renewable ocean energy projects, including but not limited to their associated facilities, within the municipality. Nothing in this section is intended to authorize a municipality to enact or enforce a land use ordinance as applied to submerged lands.
[PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Boundaries; rebuttable presumption.
A municipality may not enact or enforce any land use standard or other requirement regarding a renewable ocean energy project unless the project or part of the project over which the municipality asserts approval authority is located within its boundaries, as established in its legislative charter, prior to the effective date of this subsection. In any proceeding regarding the location of a municipality's boundaries for purposes of this section, there is a rebuttable presumption that the boundaries of a municipality in the coastal area do not extend below the mean low-water line on waters subject to tidal influence.
[PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. G, §2 (NEW).
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§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 other than antennas, electric meters and concealment elements has a cumulative volume of no more than 28 cubic feet.   [PL 2019, c. 223, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Wireless facility" means equipment at a fixed location that enables wireless communications between user equipment and a communications network, including equipment associated with wireless communications; radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular and backup power supplies and rectifiers; and comparable equipment, regardless of technological configuration. "Wireless facility" includes a small wireless facility. "Wireless facility" does not include the structure or improvements on, under, within or adjacent to which the equipment is colocated or coaxial or fiber-optic cable that is between wireless support structures or poles or that is otherwise not immediately adjacent to or directly associated with a particular antenna.   [PL 2019, c. 223, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 223, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Small wireless facilities.
Notwithstanding any zoning or land use ordinance to the contrary, a small wireless facility must be a permitted use within the public right‑of‑way, subject to permitting requirements and duly adopted, nondiscriminatory conditions otherwise applicable to permitted uses within the municipality and consistent with state and federal law, including, without limitation, any permitting requirements in Title 35‑A, chapter 25. This section does not affect or alter the rights and responsibilities of a cable television company under the franchise agreement executed pursuant to section 3008, subsection 5.
[PL 2019, c. 223, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 223, §1 (NEW).
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§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 lot where single-family dwellings are allowed or as an accessory structure, subject to all applicable land use requirements as single-family dwellings or as an accessory structure.
[PL 2021, c. 219, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 219, §1 (NEW).
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§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 municipality shall ensure that ordinances and regulations are designed to affirmatively further the purposes of the federal Fair Housing Act, 42 United States Code, Chapter 45, as amended, and the Maine Human Rights Act to achieve the statewide or regional housing production goal.
[PL 2021, c. 672, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Municipalities may regulate short-term rentals.
A municipality may establish and enforce regulations regarding short-term rental units in order to achieve the statewide or regional housing production goal. For the purposes of this subsection, "short-term rental unit" means living quarters offered for rental through a transient rental platform as defined by Title 36, section 1752, subsection 20‑C.
[PL 2021, c. 672, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 672, §7 (NEW).
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§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).
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§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 2011, c. 89, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 89, §1 (NEW).
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§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 state that the comprehensive economic impact study will be presented at the hearing and that the municipal reviewing authority will take testimony on the comprehensive impact of the proposed large-scale retail development, and the notice must include the name of any potential retailer, a map of the development location and a map of the comprehensive economic impact area. The municipality shall also provide notice by regular mail to municipal officers of abutting municipalities and to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the proposed development.
[PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Public disclosure of the applicant.
If the applicant for a large-scale retail development is not the potential retailer, the applicant shall disclose in its application and at the public hearing the name of the potential retailer, including its commonly used retail name.
[PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).
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§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 hearing under section 4368 to issue a finding of undue adverse impact or no undue adverse impact. The municipal reviewing authority may issue a land use permit for a large-scale retail development only if it determines that there is likely to be no undue adverse impact.   [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
Nothing in this Act may preclude a municipality from adopting an ordinance to authorize additional studies and criteria regarding the effects of a proposed large-scale retail development. The requirements of this Act are in addition to all other required federal, state and local land use permit processes that pertain to a proposed large-scale retail development.   [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).
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§4370. Appeal
The provisions of this subchapter granting persons, municipalities, the State and other entities the opportunity to provide input on a municipal land use permit or approval do not, and may not be interpreted to, authorize persons or entities who would not, absent the provisions of this subchapter, have an interest in or otherwise have standing to appeal a municipal action on the permit or approval.   [PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW).
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§4371. Exemption
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 347, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 260, §1 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 89, §7 (RP).
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§4372. Existing structure
This subchapter does not apply to a retail business establishment proposing to occupy an existing building in which the most recent occupant was a large-scale retail development as long as no increase greater than 20,000 square feet in gross floor area is proposed.   [PL 2009, c. 549, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 549, §2 (NEW).
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§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 controls.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW).
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§4407. Revisions to existing plat or plan
Any application for subdivision approval which constitutes a revision or amendment to a subdivision plan which has been previously approved shall indicate that fact on the application and shall identify the original subdivision plan being revised or amended. In reviewing such an application, the municipal reviewing authority shall make findings of fact establishing that the proposed revisions do or do not meet the criteria of section 4404.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 497, §11 (AMD).]
1.  Recording.
If a subdivision plat or plan is presented for recording to a register of deeds and that plat or plan is a revision or amendment to an existing plat or plan, the register shall:
A. Indicate on the index for the original plat or plan that it has been superseded by another plat or plan;   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
B. Reference the book and page or cabinet and sheet on which the new plat or plan is recorded; and   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
C. Ensure that the book and page or cabinet and sheet on which the original plat or plan is recorded is referenced on the new plat or plan.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 497, §11 (AMD).
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§4408. Recording upon approval
Upon approval of a subdivision plan, plat or document under section 4403, subsection 5, a municipality may not require less than 90 days for the subdivision plan, plat or document to be recorded in the registry of deeds.   [PL 2011, c. 245, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 245, §1 (NEW).
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§4453. Certification for representation in court
The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal shall establish certification standards and a program to certify familiarity with court procedures for the following individuals:   [PL 2019, c. 517, §7 (AMD).]
1.  Code enforcement officers.
Code enforcement officers as set forth in sections 4451 and 4452 and Title 38, section 441;
[PL 1997, c. 296, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Plumbing inspectors.
Plumbing inspectors as set forth in sections 4221 and 4451;
[PL 1997, c. 296, §9 (NEW).]
3.  Department of Environmental Protection.
Department of Environmental Protection employees as set forth in Title 38, section 342, subsection 7; and
[PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. M, §10 (AMD).]
4.  Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
Maine Land Use Planning Commission employees as set forth in Title 12, section 685‑C, subsection 9.
[PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. M, §11 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).]
5.  Humane agents and state veterinarians.
[PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. M, §12 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 296, §9 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 683, §§B16,17 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. M, §§10-12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. FF, §10 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. FF, §16 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV). PL 2019, c. 517, §7 (AMD).
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§4454. Municipal regulation
Pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, a municipality may adopt an ordinance under its home rule authority to regulate water level regimes and minimum flow requirements for impounded bodies of water and dams that are entirely within its corporate boundary.   [PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).
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§4455. Registration for authority to regulate
Prior to regulating a water level regime or minimum flow on any impounded body of water, a municipality shall adopt an ordinance and submit that ordinance to the Commissioner of Environmental Protection for review and approval. An ordinance adopted under this section must include:   [PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Substance of state law.
All substantive provisions of Title 38, chapter 5, subchapter 1, article 3‑A. The ordinance may not allow a municipality to establish a water level regime or minimum flow requirements for any dam listed in Title 38, section 840, subsection 1, paragraphs A to D; and
[PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Commissioner as petitioner.
Provisions allowing the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and any municipality downstream of the impoundment to petition the municipality for an adjudicatory hearing.
[PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).]
An ordinance adopted under this subchapter may establish a fee for adjudicatory hearings conducted by the municipality.   [PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).
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§4456. Interlocal agreements
Two or more municipalities may enter into an interlocal agreement under this section to regulate water level regimes and minimum flow requirements for impounded bodies of water and dams that are entirely within the corporate boundaries of those municipalities only if each municipality has adopted an ordinance that has been approved by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection pursuant to this subchapter.   [RR 1993, c. 2, §26 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1993, c. 2, §26 (COR). PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).
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§4457. Assumption of authority
Immediately upon the commissioner's approval of an ordinance submitted under this subchapter, all powers and duties of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection set forth in Title 38, chapter 5, subchapter 1, article 3‑A, vest in that municipality.   [PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 370, §1 (NEW).
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§4461. River corridor commissions encouraged
1.  Findings.
The Legislature finds that:
A. The effectiveness of local governments in implementing their responsibilities under shoreland zoning can be enhanced by coordination and cooperation among municipalities;   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
B. River corridor commissions have proven their effectiveness as one mechanism to bring about such coordination and cooperation;   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
C. Additional river corridor commissions are not likely to be formed without state encouragement and incentives; and   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
D. Such cooperation serves state interests as stated in Title 12, section 402 and Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 2‑B.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Purpose.
It is the policy of the State to encourage the formation of river corridor commissions. The purpose of this law is to:
A. Clarify the procedures for forming river corridor commissions;   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
B. Delegate authority to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to approve acceptable proposals to form the river corridor commissions;   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
C. Grant additional powers to those river corridor commissions beyond those provided for in chapter 115; and   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
D. Provide a portion of the funding for the operation of the river corridor commissions.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
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§4462. Definitions
As used in this chapter, 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.  Commission.
"Commission" means a river corridor commission granted approval by the commissioner under section 4463 and authorized by Title 5, chapter 379, or as established under Title 38, chapter 6.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
3.  Department.
"Department" means the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 6 (REV).
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§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 or more municipalities.
Two or more municipalities, which collectively occupy enough of the shoreland on a river segment to be effective in managing the shorelands of the river, have entered into an agreement under chapter 115, which satisfies the requirements of section 4464;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Comprehensive plan.
The same municipalities have prepared a comprehensive plan which satisfies the requirements of section 4465;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Ordinance.
The same municipalities have prepared an ordinance to implement the comprehensive plan which satisfies the requirements of section 4466; and
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
4.  Other commissions.
No other commission exists on the same river, or the distance between the proposed and existing commissions makes the formation of one larger commission impractical.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW).
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§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, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
1.  Minimum duration.
The minimum duration of the agreement;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Members; appointment.
How members may be appointed;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Municipal responsibilities for financing.
What the municipalities' responsibilities for financing the commission are; and
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
4.  Withdrawal.
How and under what circumstances municipalities may withdraw from the commission.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW).
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§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 resources or problems the plan must address;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Information; analyses.
Information and analyses the plan must contain; and
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Specificity; clarity.
The degree of specificity and clarity sought in the plan.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW).
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§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. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW).
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§4467. Powers of a river corridor commission
Notwithstanding section 2203, subsection 8, an approved commission may:   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
1.  Amendment to comprehensive plan.
Amend the comprehensive plan, after notice and hearing on the proposed amendment in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Adoption of rules or ordinances.
Adopt and amend rules or ordinances covering an area up to 500 feet from the normal high-water mark necessary to implement the comprehensive plan, after notice and hearing on the proposed amendment or adoption, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Issuance of permits.
Issue permits, subject to reasonable conditions for activities requiring permits, or may deny permits under ordinances and rules adopted by the commission;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
4.  Fees.
Assess fees for permit or variance applications, or for any publications of the commission;
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
5.  Suit.
Sue and be sued; and
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
6.  Enforcement.
Enforce the rules or ordinances of the commission by instituting any lawful action, injunction or other proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any violation of its rules or ordinances, and may impose fines as permitted under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, article 2‑A.
[PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 104, §§A45,C10 (NEW).