Code of Maine Rules › 18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES › 134 - CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION › Chapter 1 - CAPITOL AREA RULES AND REGULATIONS › Sec2 134-1-5 - Design Requirements for Projects › Subsection 134-1-5-8 - Building and Site Construction Design Standards

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Existing Buildings
The Capitol Planning Commission, with the assistance of the
					 Maine Historic Preservation Commission, shall use The Secretary of the
					 Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines
					 for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic
					 Buildings, for the evaluation of proposed projects relating to the existing
					 buildings of the various zones, and only the existing historic buildings in the
					 RZ. Projects involving additions to the existing buildings, and only the
					 existing historic buildings in the RZ, will be subject to both the New
					 Construction Design Standards and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
					 the Treatment of Historic Properties.
B. New Construction Design Standards
These standards establish the framework for placing new
					 buildings in the various zones. In addition, The Secretary of the Interior's
					 Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties shall apply as appropriate.
					 Because each of the zones represents a unique set of circumstances and a
					 distinct context, design standards will be provided for individual zones where
					 applicable. If no designation is given, the standard applies to all
					 areas.
(1) Color
Exterior paint and finish material colors shall be reviewed
					 and approved by the CPC.
(2) Materials
Exterior wall materials shall be reviewed and approved by
					 the CPC.
(3) Accessibility
				  (exceptions: RZ)
All new buildings and additions shall be fully accessible
					 to persons with disabilities.
(4) Sustainability
Projects involving State-owned, State-leased, or
					 State-occupied buildings shall comply with the energy provisions to the extent
					 possible and appropriate for historic buildings. Sustainable design provisions
					 shall not result in the loss of or damage to character-defining features. Solar
					 panels, wind turbines, and other similar technology used for sustainable energy
					 features shall be reviewed and approved by the CPC. The designer shall
					 incorporate the standards developed by the United States Green Building
					 Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ("LEED") Version 2.1,
					 or the most recent version, to achieve maximum energy efficiency and
					 environmental sustainability, provided this can be accomplished cost
					 effectively, considering construction and operating costs over the life cycle
					 of the building being constructed or expanded, and, in the case of an addition,
					 provided this can be accomplished without compromising any of the character
					 defining features of the existing building. State requirements for sustainable
					 design shall be met.
(5)
				  Building-Mounted Lighting
Building-mounted lighting shall be architectural and
					 decorative, of high quality, and integrated with the building design. Wall
					 packs and "cobra heads" are prohibited.
(6) Building Quality (exceptions: GZ, RZ)
New buildings shall be constructed of enduring materials,
					 components and systems, designed and constructed to provide the best value
					 possible, resulting in "100-year buildings" and to match or complement those of
					 adjacent historic buildings.