Code Enforcement

Application for a Building or Demolition Permit is Required for all newly constructed, altered, enlarged, and demolished structures. All new uses of land or structure and changes of use or occupancy require a permit from the Code Enforcement Officer. 

The following schedule of fees shall apply:

Residential:

Construction Up to a Value of  $500.00.....................................................................$10.00

$501.00 To 10,000.00......................................................................................................$15.00

$10,000.00 and Above  = .002 Times the Value up to ..............................................$200.00

Commercial:

Construction Up to a Value of  $500.00.....................................................................$10.00                                                                                                   

$501.00 To 10,000.00........................................................................................................$15.00    

$10,000.00 and Above  = .002 Times the Value up to ..............................................$400.00      

Other Fees:

Variance or Administrative Appeals.......................................................................$30.00 plus Costs

Certificate of Occupency............................................................................................$25.00

SET BACKS (SEE PAGE 12 IN ZONE ORDANENCE)
• 50’ FROM NEAREST RIGHT-OF-WAY
• 15’ FROM ANY SIDE PROPERTY LINE
• 20’ FROM ANY REAR LOT LINE

FRONTAGE
• 150’ ROAD FRONTAGE EXCEPT, 100’ IF SERVED PUBLIC WATER/SEWER

MINIMUM LAND AREA
• 1 ACRE LOT/43,560 SQUARE FEET OR GREATER
• 22,500 SQUARE FEET IF SERVED PUBLIC WATER/SEWER

SHORELAND-ASHLAND (SEE PAGE 9 IN SL)(ALL MEASURMENTS FROM HIGH WATER)
• 100’ FROM GREAT POND OR RIVERS FLOWING TO GREAT POND
• 75’ FROM OTHER WATERBODIES, TRIBUTARY STREAMS, UPLAND EDGE OF WETLAND.
• 125’ FROM “SIGNIFICANT RIVER SEGMANTS, (AROOSTOOK RIVER-PAGE 66 IN SHORELAND ORDANENCE)