38 M.R.S. § 447
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38 §447. Functionally water-dependent use zones
Official statutory text
Municipalities are encouraged to give preference, when appropriate, to functionally water-dependent uses and may extend zoning controls to accomplish this. [PL 1985, c. 794, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
A municipality may, within coastal shoreland areas, adopt zoning ordinances for functionally water-dependent uses. Municipalities may establish districts within these zones to give preference to commercial fishing and other maritime activities. [PL 1985, c. 794, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
In creating such a zone, a municipality shall consider the demand for and availability of shorefront property for functionally water-dependent uses. [PL 1985, c. 794, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
Zoning ordinances adopted or extended pursuant to this section shall be pursuant to and consistent with a comprehensive plan. [PL 1985, c. 794, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
A municipality may, within coastal shoreland areas, adopt zoning ordinances for functionally water-dependent uses. Municipalities may establish districts within these zones to give preference to commercial fishing and other maritime activities. [PL 1985, c. 794, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
In creating such a zone, a municipality shall consider the demand for and availability of shorefront property for functionally water-dependent uses. [PL 1985, c. 794, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
Zoning ordinances adopted or extended pursuant to this section shall be pursuant to and consistent with a comprehensive plan. [PL 1985, c. 794, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
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