Title 30-A

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.

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 com…

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 i…

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 concernin…

When adopting any subdivision regulations and when reviewing any subdivision for approval, the municipal reviewing authority shall consider the following criteria and, before granting approval, must determine that: [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (…

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,…

The Attorney General, the municipality or the planning board of any municipality may institute proceedings to enjoin a violation of this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. A, §45 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 (NEW).] 1. Sales or other conveyances. No person may sell, lease, d…

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 …

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.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2025, c. 684, §2 (NEW).] 1. Certificate holder. "Certificate holder" means an individual holding a code enforcement officer certificate issued under section 44…

1. Certification required; exceptions. A municipality may not employ any individual to perform the duties of a code enforcement officer who is not certified by the former State Planning Office, the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development,…

1. Certification review committee; established. The certification review committee is established to receive, review, investigate when appropriate and respond to complaints regarding any violation of this subchapter or rules established by the Technical Building Codes and Standar…

Upon the request of the division director or upon the committee's own motion, the committee shall review complaints about a certificate holder received regarding noncompliance with or violation of this subchapter or rules adopted by the Technical Building Codes and Standards Boar…

Before proceeding with any investigation regarding a complaint filed against a certificate holder, the division director, the committee or staff shall notify the certificate holder, the municipality, state agency or entity employing the certificate holder and the administrators o…

The division director may proceed with any action the division director determines appropriate after the response time periods in section 4451‑C have passed. Further action may include, but is not limited to, the following: [PL 2025, c. 684, §8 (NEW).] 1. Dismissal of complaint. …

If, in the opinion of the division director, the committee or staff, the factual basis of the complaint is or may be true and the complaint is of sufficient gravity to warrant further action, the division director, the committee or staff may request an informal conference with th…

The division director or the committee may take action against an applicant for a certificate or a certificate holder pursuant to this subchapter or any rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter, including, but not limited to, a decision to refuse to issue or renew a certificate …

If the division director or the committee finds that the factual basis of the complaint is true and is of sufficient gravity to warrant further action, the division director or the committee may take any of the following actions. [PL 2025, c. 684, §11 (NEW).] 1. Letter of guidanc…

All complaints, charges or accusations of misconduct, replies to those complaints, charges or accusations and any other information or materials that are considered by the division director or the committee are confidential. If a person subject to this chapter requests an adjudic…

The Maine Office of Community Affairs may adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.

1. Enforcement. A municipal official, such as a municipal code enforcement officer, local plumbing inspector or building official, who is designated by ordinance or law with the responsibility to enforce a particular law or ordinance set forth in subsection 5, 6 or 7, may: A. Ent…

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…

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.

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…

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 municip…

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.

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 (…

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 commissi…

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 mo…

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 (N…

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. Resourc…

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 …

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 commission shall prepare and submit to the commissioner a biennial budget sufficient to cover its operating and other expenses. Provided the commission continues to satisfy the requirements of section 4463, the commissioner shall request funds to match the funds raised by the…

Except where otherwise specified by law, any party or person aggrieved by any order or decision of the commission may, within 30 days after notice of the filing of that order or decision, appeal to the Superior Court by filing a notice of appeal stating the grounds for appeal. Th…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] 1. Significant municipal land use decision. "Significant municipal land use decision" means final action on an application for a land use…

This section governs the process of filing complaints in Superior Court to challenge a significant municipal land use decision or the failure to make such a decision. [PL 2015, c. 459, §1 (NEW).] 1. Review of significant municipal land use decision. A complaint may be filed eithe…

This section governs the review process for a municipal land use decision that is not a significant municipal land use decision under section 4482, except as provided in section 4482, subsection 3, or a decision of a board of appeals under section 2691. [PL 2017, c. 241, §5 (NEW)…

For the purposes of this chapter and except as provided in section 2691, a municipal land use decision is a final decision when an application for a project requiring the approval of one or more municipal boards has received all required municipal administrative approvals by the …

Any party to a review proceeding under this chapter may obtain review of a final judgment by appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court. The appeal must be taken as in other civil cases, except that upon the request of any party, and in the interests of justic…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Housing Authorities Act."

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 1. Area o…

1. Housing conditions. It is declared that: A. There exists in urban and rural areas in the State unsuitable, unsafe and overcrowded dwelling accommodations; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 19…

All projects of an authority are subject to the planning, zoning, sanitary and building laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the area in which the project is located. In the planning and location of any project, an authority shall conform to any larger or long-range pro…

Notwithstanding section 4704, the purchase and installation of any faucet, shower head, toilet or urinal in a residential building funded by the authority is subject to Title 5, section 1762‑A.

All real property of an authority is exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judicial process may issue against the authority's real property nor may any judgment against an authority be a charge or lien upon its real property. [PL 1987, c. …