Within an existing dwelling unit on the lot;

Attached to or sharing a wall with a single-family dwelling unit; or

As a new structure on the lot for the primary purpose of creating an accessory dwelling unit.

If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a public, special district or other comparable sewer system, proof of adequate service to support additional flow created by the accessory dwelling unit and proof of payment for the connection to the sewer system;

If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a septic system, proof of adequate sewage disposal for subsurface wastewater. The septic system must be verified as adequate by a local plumbing inspector under 30-A M.R.S.A. § 4221. Plans for subsurface wastewater disposal must be prepared by a licensed site evaluator in accordance with subsurface wastewater disposal rules;

If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a public, special district, or other centrally managed water system, proof of adequate service to support any additional flow created by the accessory dwelling unit, proof of payment for the connection and the volume and supply of water required for the accessory dwelling unit;

If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a well, proof of access to potable water. Any tests of an existing or proposed well must indicate that the water supply is potable and acceptable for domestic use.

In the Commercial District; and

In a location where the customer entrance to the adult business would be 1,000 feet or more, measured in a straight line without regard to intervening structures or objects, to the nearest point of the boundary of any property which is:

Affordable housing development shall be permitted, where multifamily dwellings are allowed, to have a dwelling unit density of at least 2 1/2 times the base density that is otherwise allowed in that location. The development must be in Alfred's designated growth area defined as the Village District where public water is available.

The development must comply with minimum lot size requirements in accordance with 12 M.R.S.A. Ch. 423-A as applicable.

The development may not require more than two off-street parking spaces for every three units.

Before approving an affordable housing development, the developer shall provide proof that the owner of the affordable housing development have executed a restrictive covenant, recorded in the appropriate registry of deeds, for the benefit of and enforceable by a party acceptable to the municipality, to ensure that for at least 30 years after completion of construction:

An application for a subdivision that includes a request for a density bonus under this section shall include a written statement on the subdivision plat indicating the share of dwelling units earmarked as affordable, and, in the case of dwelling units to be sold to others individually, the actual units (or the lots that will accommodate such units) earmarked as affordable.

An application for a subdivision comprised of rental units that includes a request for a density bonus under this section shall include as part of the affordable housing covenant a written description of the mechanism by which the subdivider and his successors shall document annually to the qualified holder and to the Planning Board that the designated share of units to be rented have remained priced and if occupied, actually rented at affordable levels and have been rented to households within the guidelines of affordability, as defined by this ordinance.

If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a public, special district or other comparable sewer system, proof of adequate service to support additional flow created by the accessory dwelling unit and proof of payment for the connection to the sewer system;

If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a septic system, proof of adequate sewage disposal for subsurface wastewater. The septic system must be verified as adequate by a local plumbing inspector under 30-A M.R.S.A. § 4221. Plans for subsurface wastewater disposal must be prepared by a licensed site evaluator in accordance with subsurface wastewater disposal rules.

If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a public, special district, or other centrally managed water system, proof of adequate service to support any additional flow created by the accessory dwelling unit, proof of payment for the connection and the volume and supply of water required for the accessory dwelling unit.

If an accessory dwelling unit is connected to a well, proof of access to potable water. Any tests of an existing or proposed well must indicate that the water supply is potable and acceptable for domestic use.

All pens, stables, barns, or other shelters for animals are set back at least 100 feet from the nearest dwelling other than the applicant's.

All manure is stored in a covered structure and at least 100 feet from the nearest dwelling (other than the applicant's) and at least 100 feet from the nearest potable water supply, and at least 100 feet from normal high-water mark of any water body, watercourse, or wetland.

All structures are set back the required number of feet as defined in § 160-111.

Manure storage structures are constructed according to plans approved by the York County Soil Conservation District.

All feed and grain is stored in rodent-proof containers.

All paddocks, pastures, barnyards, or other enclosures are adequately fenced to contain livestock, animals, or fowl.

The Planning Board must set a limit on the number and species of animals permitted. In determining these limits the Board must consider the size and layout of the lot; the size of adjacent lots; the presences of vegetative screening and buffer strips; and the potential for noise, odor, and vermin problems.

No motor vehicles or material may be located on a sand and gravel aquifer, or on an aquifer recharge area, as mapped by the Maine Geological Survey or by a licensed geologist.

No motor vehicles or material may be located within the one-hundred-year floodplain, as mapped by the Federal Insurance Administration, the Army Corps of Engineers, or the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

A visual buffer capable of completely screening from view all portions of the automobile graveyard or junkyard must be established and maintained along all property lines.

No motor vehicles or material may be stored within 500 feet of any dwelling or school.

No motor vehicles or material may be stored within 300 feet of any water body.

Center Village District: 32,670 square feet plus 3,330 square feet for each room rented.

Village District: 87,120 square feet plus 4,000 square feet for each room rented.

Rural Residential District: 130,680 square feet plus 5,000 square feet for each room rented.

Commercial District:

Submit two plans for the proposed development, one layout as a conventional development and the second as cluster development. Each lot in the conventional development must meet the minimum lot size and lot width requirements of Chapter 160, have an area suitable for subsurface wastewater disposal according to the State of Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules, and must exclude land which is undevelopable according to Chapter 160 or Chapter 220. The number of lots in the cluster development may in no case exceed the number of lots in the standard development; or

Calculate the allowable number of lots by dividing the net residential acreage of the parcel of land by the minimum lot size of the district in which the development is located. The net residential acreage is calculated by taking the total area of the lot and subtracting, in order, the following:

Cluster developments must meet all requirements for a subdivision, the street acceptance requirements, and all other applicable Town ordinances, including the applicable performance standards of Chapter 160.

Each building must be an element of an overall plan for site development. The developer must specify the placement of buildings and the treatment of spaces, paths, roads, utility service, and parking, and in so doing must take into consideration all requirements of this section and of other relevant sections of Chapter 160.

A high-intensity soil survey must be submitted. No building may be constructed on soil classified as being very poorly drained.

Except for in-ground homes, no building may be located or constructed on slopes steeper than 15%.

No building may be located or constructed within 100 feet of any water body or wetland.

No lot (or area of occupation, in the case of a condominium project) may be smaller in area than 20,000 square feet.

The total area of undeveloped land within the development must equal or exceed the sum of the areas by which any building lots are reduced below the minimum lot area normally required in the district.

In the Rural Residential District, the minimum area of the undeveloped common land, outside of lots or areas reserved for housing, and outside of roads, shall be equal to at least 50% of the net residential acreage, as defined and calculated above. In the Critical Rural District, the minimum area of the undeveloped common land, outside of the lots or areas reserved for housing, and outside of roads, shall be equal to at least 60% of the net residential acreage, as defined and calculated above.

The setback standards of the district in which the buildings are located apply.

No individual lot or dwelling unit may have direct vehicular access onto a public road existing at the time of development.

Shore frontage may not be reduced below the minimum normally required in the Shoreland District.

Where a cluster development abuts a body of water, a usable portion of the shoreline, as well as access to it, must be a part of the undeveloped land.

Buildings must be oriented with respect to scenic vistas, natural landscape features, topography, solar energy, and natural drainage areas, in accordance with an overall plan for site development.

The applicant must demonstrate the availability of water adequate for domestic purposes as well as for fire safety. The Planning Board may require the construction of storage ponds and dry hydrants. The location of all wells must be shown on the plan.

The location of subsurface wastewater disposal systems and an equivalent reserve area for replacement systems must be shown on the plan. The reserve areas must be restricted so as not to be built upon. The report of a licensed site evaluator must accompany the plan. If the subsurface disposal system is an engineered system, approval from the Department of Human Services, Division of Health Engineering, must be obtained prior to Planning Board approval.

Utilities must be installed underground wherever possible. Transformer boxes, pumping stations, and meters must be located so as not to be unsightly or hazardous to the public.

The undeveloped land is that area which is not included in the residential lots, which equals at least the total area by which all of the lots in the cluster development are reduced below the normal minimum lot size in the district. There may be no further subdivision of the undeveloped land. This undeveloped land may be used only for agriculture, forestry, conservation, or noncommercial recreation. However, easements for public utilities, or structures accessory to noncommercial recreation, agriculture, or conservation, may be approved by the Planning Board.

The undeveloped land must be shown on the development plan and with appropriate notation on the face thereof to indicate:

If the undeveloped land is retained by the applicant, as in Subsection E(2)(b)[3] above:

If the undeveloped land is deeded to a land trust as in Subsection E(2)(b)[2] above, the Planning Board must approve the land trust and the conditions of the deed.

If the undeveloped land is dedicated to the Town as in Subsection E(2)(b)[1] above, the Planning Board, in consultation with the Conservation Commission, must approve the language of the dedication and the uses allowed in the undeveloped land.

That portion of the cluster development which abuts a street not in the cluster development and along the exterior boundaries of the cluster development must be designed as a continuous landscaped buffer area not less than 50 feet in width. This buffer area may contain no structures or streets other than the streets providing access to the cluster development. The first 25 feet of the buffer strip, as measured from the exterior boundaries of the development, must contain natural vegetation.

Along those boundaries of the cluster development abutting an agriculture forestry or mining use, as listed in the Land Use Table in § 160-32 of this ordinance, the continuous landscaped buffer shall be not less than 150 feet in width. This buffer area may contain no structures or streets other than the streets providing access to the cluster development. The first 25 feet of the buffer strip, as measured from the exterior boundaries of the development, must contain natural vegetation.

Statement of the quantity of groundwater to be extracted, expressed as the annual total, the maximum monthly rate by month, and the maximum daily rate;

A letter from the Maine Department of Human Services approving the facility as proposed when the Department has jurisdiction over the proposal;

Where appropriate, letters from the Department of Environmental Protection when the Site Location Law is applicable or a discharge permit is required.

Applicants must present a written report of a hydrogeologic investigation conducted by a certified professional geologist or registered professional engineer, except for springwater extraction facilities which meet the following conditions: the spring enhancement may not increase the combined spring's catchment capacity by removing more than four cubic yards of earth and not increase the spring's depth by more than four feet, where the discharge drain is no lower than the existing springwater level, where gravity alone (without the aid of a siphon) is used to withdraw the springwater to other facilities on site, and where other improvements do not threaten groundwater levels. This report must include the following information:

The quantity of water to be taken from groundwater sources may not substantially lower the groundwater table beyond the property lines, cause salt water intrusion, cause undesirable changes in groundwater flow patterns, or cause unacceptable ground subsidence, based on the conditions of a drought with a probability of occurrence of once in 10 years.

The proposed facility may not cause water pollution or other diminution of the quality of the aquifer from which the water is to be extracted.

Safe and healthful conditions must be maintained at all times within and about the proposed use.

The proposed use may not cause sedimentation or erosion.

The proposed facility is not within the defined aquifer recharge area of a public water supply, unless notice is given to the operator thereof and the Board has considered any information supplied by the operator and finds that no adverse affect on a public water supply will result.

The operator must keep monthly operating records of the quantity of water extracted, stored, and removed from the site and make them available to the Code Enforcement Officer or a designee.

Nothing in this procedure, and no decision by the Planning Board, is deemed to create groundwater rights other than those rights which the applicant may have under Maine law.

Operations involving the extraction of groundwater or springwater in lawful operation at the time this section originally becomes effective, and which meet the criteria for requiring review and approval by the Planning Board, may operate for a period of five years from the original effective date of this section without Planning Board approval. Existing operations, however, must submit to the Planning Board, within 90 days of the original effective date of this section, a map indicating the property from which groundwater is being extracted, showing the location of the extraction in relation to neighboring wells, surface water bodies, and property lines. Failure to submit the above map within 90 days results in the requirement to comply with all of these standards. Within 15 days of the original effective date of this requirement, the Code Enforcement Officer must notify, by certified mail, return receipt requested, the owners of all property which, to the best of his knowledge, contain existing operations, informing them of the requirements of this section.

Discontinuation of any existing operation for a period of more than one year results in the requirement to comply with all of these standards.

It must consist of at least 500 acres.

The disposal areas within the overall site must be at least 5,000 feet from the nearest inhabited residence or potable water supply existing at the time at which the application is filed.

There must be a buffer zone of at least 1,000 feet between disposal areas and all public roads.

A performance bond, which must be in effect at all times the facility is in operation, and for a period of 20 years after closure or termination or default of the facility or site, conditioned on faithful performance of the requirements of this chapter. All such bonds must be written by an insurance company licensed to transact business in the State of Maine, and must be for a sum of at least $500,000.

A certificate evidencing proof of liability insurance covering all aspects of the solid waste disposal facility operations under this chapter. Such policy of liability insurance must insure against personal injury in an amount at least $1,000,000 per person or $2,000,000 per occurrence, and insure against property damage in an amount at least $2,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance must be in effect at all times the facility is in operation and for a period of 20 years after closure of the facility or site.

In the event that any person or corporation to whom a permit has been issued, and prior to transfer of ownership or operational responsibility for the facility to another, the new owner and or operator is required to obtain a new permit in the manner required herein. Any performance bond established under the provisions of this chapter for the facility may only be released by the vote of the legislative body.

In the event of a change of ownership, the performance bond established for a facility must remain in effect until the new performance bond for the facility is in effect and presented to the Town.

Is carried on within a dwelling unit or structure accessory to a dwelling unit with only one such use per premises;

Is secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes;

Screens and locates materials stored, so that there is no exterior evidence of the use, except one resident name sign and one home occupation sign. (See § 160-104.)

Is not likely to generate traffic from more than 10 vehicles during the course of any average day when the premises are open for business;

Has sufficient off-street parking available within 100 feet of the premises for customers' use without creating any traffic or safety hazards;

Does not utilize equipment or processes which create noise, vibration, glare, dust, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses or which interfere with normal radio or television reception off the premises;

Keeps all driveway entrances and exits free from visual distraction higher than three feet above street level for a distance of 25 feet, measured along the intersecting driveway and street lines, in order to provide visibility for vehicles entering and leaving the premises;

Does not adversely affect any natural resource or environmentally sensitive area, such as a wetland, aquifer, watercourse, water body, etc.

Parking for such use may not be located between the principal building and a street.

Buildings for such use may not be wider, measured along the street frontage or frontages, than 70 feet.

Such use may not be located in buildings which were not in existence at the time of adoption of this standard.

Such use may expand into an addition to an existing building, provided that the addition meets the standards in this section and all other requirements of this chapter.

An existing building which fronts on a street may not be moved, removed, demolished, or in any way altered to make room for parking for such use.

An existing building which fronts on a street may not be moved, removed, demolished, or in any way altered to make room for an addition to an existing building for such use.

Any change to an existing building that is occupied by or will be occupied by a Land Use Category 2.3 use, including changes to the exterior, fences, light fixtures, signs, steps, driveways, parking areas, and paving, must be made in a manner that will preserve the existing character or restore the historical character of the building. Such changes must be approved by the Planning Board.

Any addition to an existing building which in any way increases the area of that building and which is occupied by or will be occupied by a Land Use Category 2.3 use, must be made in a manner that will preserve the existing character or restore the historical character of the building. Such additions must be approved by the Planning Board.

Standards for Planning Board review and approval. Any change and/or addition must be compatible with the existing building in terms of the following factors:

Dimensional and density requirements of the zoning district for single-family dwellings.

A permanent foundation, frost wall, grade beam, or floating slab with skirting of permanent material.

A 2:12 pitched roof of suitable waterproof material.

Exterior walls shall have a traditional site-built appearance, including vinyl or metal siding manufactured to closely resemble clapboards, shingles, or shakes.

No permanent additions other than units similar in construction to the original unit.

Be inspected and certified by the local Fire Chief, or the Chiefs designee, that it meets the current life safety code.

Be inspected and certified by a person holding a masters license issued by the State of Maine Electricians' Examining Board that the electrical system is safe and meets the current National Electrical Code.

Be inspected and certified by a person holding a masters license issued by the State of Maine Oil and Solid Fuel Examining Board that the heating and fuel system meets the requirements of NFPA-31, Installation of Oil Burning Equipment as adopted by the Board.

Be inspected and certified by a person holding an applicable license issued by the State of Maine that any gas appliances, if present, are connected properly, and that any storage tanks are placed safely, and all applicable codes have been met.

Be inspected by the local plumbing inspector after necessary plumbing permits have been obtained.

Applications to the Planning Board for a permit for the excavation, screening, or storage of topsoil, loam, peat, sand, gravel, rock, or other mineral deposits shall be accompanied by a plan prepared according to the performance standards herein.

Plans for the proposed extraction site shall include:

No part of any extraction operation shall be permitted within 150 feet of any property or street line, except that drainageways to reduce runoff into or from the extraction area may be allowed up to 100 feet from such line. No part of any extraction operation, including drainage and runoff control features, shall be permitted within 100 feet, horizontal distance, of the normal high-water line of a water body or upland edge of a wetland. Natural vegetation shall be left and maintained on the undisturbed land. Excavation may not occur below the level of the traveled surface of any street, road, or right-or-way within 150 feet of that street, road, or right-or-way, except that excavation below the traveled surface level may occur within 150 feet of a private road or right-of-way with the written permission of the owner of that road or right-of-way. A natural buffer strip at least 150 feet wide shall be maintained between any excavation and a property boundary, including a street right-of-way. This distance may be reduced to not less than 10 feet with the written permission of the affected abutting property owner or owners, except that the distance may not be reduced to less than 25 feet from the boundary of a cemetery or burial ground. The distance between excavations owned by abutting owners may be reduced to not less than 75 feet with the abutter's written permission.

If any standing water accumulates, the site shall be fenced in a manner adequate to keep out children. Measures shall be taken to prevent or stop the breeding of insects.

No slopes steeper than three feet horizontal to one foot vertical are permitted at any extraction site unless a fence at least six feet high is erected to limit access to such locations.

Before commencing removal of any earth materials, the owner or operator of the extraction site shall present evidence to the Planning Board of adequate insurance against liability arising from the proposed extraction operations, and such insurance shall be maintained throughout the period of operation.

Any topsoil and subsoil suitable for purposes of revegetation shall, to the extent required for restoration, be stripped from the location of extraction operations and stockpiled for use in restoring the location after extraction operations have ceased. Such stockpiles shall be protected from erosion, according to the erosion prevention performance standards of this section.

Sediment shall be trapped by diversions, silting basins, terraces or other measures designed by a professional engineer.

The sides and bottom of cuts, fills, channels, and artificial watercourses shall be constructed and stabilized to prevent erosion or failure.

The daily hours of operation at any extraction site shall be limited as the Planning Board deems advisable, and additionally, the Board may require closure on weekends and legal holidays to ensure operational compatibility with nearby residences.

Excavation may not extend below five feet above the seasonal high-water table without the submission of detailed findings of the depth of the water table. The Planning Board may, upon verified determination of the depth of the seasonal high-water table, permit excavation within two feet above the water table. Existing operations which commenced before the adoption of this subsection, and have not been reviewed by the Planning Board, are allowed to continue pursuant to Subsection E below, but shall not extend any excavation below five feet above the seasonal high-water table.

A sufficient number of monitoring wells shall be installed for the purpose of determining the local depth to the seasonal high-water table. The mineral extraction operator of any operation authorized by the Planning Board, or any existing operation which has not been reviewed, shall, at the request of the Code Enforcement Officer, present monitoring well reports or dig a test pit to verify compliance with the standards of Subsection D(9) above.

Loaded vehicles shall be suitably covered to prevent dust and contents from spilling or blowing from the load, and all trucking routes from the site to the nearest numbered state route, and trucking methods are subject to approval by the Road Commissioner and the Planning Board. No mud, soil, sand, or other materials may be allowed to accumulate on a public road from loading or hauling vehicles.

All access and or egress roads leading to or from the extraction site to public roads shall be treated with suitable materials and include design features to reduce dust and mud, and shall be paved for a distance of at least 100 feet into the site from the edge of the public road.

No equipment debris, junk, or other material is permitted on an extraction site. Any temporary shelters or buildings erected for such operations and equipment used in connection therewith shall be removed within 30 days following completion of active extraction operations.

Within six months of the completion of extraction operations at any extraction site or any one or more locations within any extraction site, which operations shall be deemed complete when less than 100 cubic yards of materials are removed in any consecutive twelve-month period, ground levels and grades shall be established in accordance with the approved plans filed with the Planning Board. These plans shall provide for the following:

Additional standards for legally nonconforming mineral extraction within the Wellhead Protection Districts 1, 2 and 3:

Any legally nonconforming operation involving the excavation, processing, or storage of soil, earth, loam, sand, gravel, peat, rock, or other mineral deposits in lawful operation at the time this section becomes effective or is amended, may continue to operate in nonconformance with the provisions of this section for a period of three years from the effective date of those provisions which made the operation legally nonconforming. Within 30 days of the effective date or the date of any amendments of this section, the Code Enforcement Officer shall notify, by certified mail, return receipt requested, the owners of all property which, to the best of the Code Enforcement Officer's knowledge, contain existing operations, informing them of the requirements of this section, so they may apply to the Planning Board to bring their operations into conformance within the three-year period.

Discontinuation of any existing operation for a period of more than one year shall result in the requirement to comply with all of these standards before resumption of the mineral extraction use. "Discontinuation" is defined as being the excavation, processing, or storage of less than 10 cubic yards of material. The Code Enforcement Officer may require the mineral extraction operator to produce applicable business records should the question arise whether a particular operation has been discontinued.

The removal or filling of less than 100 cubic yards of material from, onto, or within any lot in any one year outside of any Shoreland Zone.

The removal or filling of material incidental to construction, alteration, or repair of a building or in the grading and landscaping incidental thereto, outside of any Shoreland Zone.

The removal, filling, or transfer of material incidental to construction, alteration, or repair of a public or private way or essential services, such as a fire pond, outside of any Shoreland Zone.

Lots served by individual subsurface wastewater disposal systems, as follows:

Lots served by a central subsurface wastewater disposal system approved by the Maine Department of Human Services, as follows:

The overall density of any park served by any subsurface wastewater disposal system may not exceed one dwelling unit per 20,000 square feet of total park area.

Lots located within the Shoreland Zone must meet the lot area, lot width, and shore frontage requirement for that district.

Structures may not be located less than 15 feet from any boundary lines of an individual lot.

On lots which abut a public way either within the park or adjacent to the park, or on lots which are located within the Shoreland Zoning District, structures must meet the front setback requirements found in the district dimensional requirements of this chapter.

Streets within a park must be designed by a professional engineer registered in the State of Maine.

Streets which the applicant proposes to be dedicated as public ways must be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards for streets in the Alfred Subdivision Regulations.

Streets which the applicant proposes to remain as private ways must meet the following minimum geometric design standards:

No individual lot within a park may have direct vehicular access onto an existing public street.

The intersection of any street within a park and an existing public street must meet the following standards:

The application must contain an estimate of the average daily traffic projected to be generated by the park. Estimates of traffic generation must be based on the most recent edition of the Trip Generation Manual, published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. If the park is projected to generate more than 140 vehicle trip ends per day, the applicant must also include a traffic impact analysis by a registered professional engineer with experience in transportation engineering.

Any mobile home park expected to generate average daily traffic of 200 trips per day or more must have at least two street connections with existing public streets. Any street within a park with an average daily traffic of 200 trips per day or more must have at least two street connections leading to existing public streets, other streets within the park, or other streets shown on an approved subdivision plan.

Assessment submitted. Accompanying the application for approval of any mobile home park which is not served by public sewer must be an analysis of the impact of the proposed mobile home park on groundwater quality. The hydrogeologic assessment must be prepared by a certified geologist or registered professional engineer experienced in hydrogeology and must contain at least the following information:

Standards for acceptable groundwater impact.

Subsurface wastewater disposal systems and drinking water wells must be constructed as shown on the map submitted with the assessment. If construction standards for drinking water wells are recommended in the assessment, those standards must be included as a note on the plan.

The land within the park must remain in a unified ownership, and the fee simple title to lots or portions of lots may not be transferred.

No dwelling unit other than a manufactured housing unit may be located within the park.

The site plan must show proposed buffering and screening and provisions for playground, recreation, or open space. A site location map at a scale of not more than 1,500 feet to the inch must also be submitted.

No building may contain more than four dwelling units.

All multifamily dwelling units must be connected to a sewage collection and treatment system which meets state requirements.

All multifamily dwelling units must be connected to a common water supply and distribution system, either public or private, at no expense to the Town of Alfred.

All living areas below grade must be constructed with at least 50% of the total wall area above grade, or the total wall area of one wall entirely above grade.

All developments containing 15 or more dwelling units must have an emergency access which will permit emergency vehicle access but will not allow other vehicle access.

Multifamily dwellings must be oriented with respect to scenic vistas, natural landscape features, topography, south-facing slopes (where possible), and natural drainage areas, in accordance with an overall plan for site development and landscaping. When proposed buildings are near each other, shadow projections must be examined to ensure that solar access to any building is not blocked or substantially reduced. A site inspection must be conducted by the Planning Board prior to approval.

Except where buildings, roads, or parking areas are to be sited, no topsoil may be removed from the site and existing vegetation must be left as much as possible to prevent soil erosion.

There must be at least 50 feet between principal buildings.

Each principal building must be set back at least 50 feet from any exterior lot line, and from any existing or proposed public road.

If a lot does not contain an existing dwelling unit, up to four dwelling units are allowed per lot if the lot is located in an area in which housing is allowed, meets the requirements in 12 M.R.S.A. Ch. 423-A, and is:

If a lot does not contain an existing dwelling unit and does not meet Subsection C(1)(a) or (b) above, a municipality must allow up to two dwelling units per lot located in an area in which housing is allowed, provided that the requirements in 12 M.R.S.A. Ch. 423-A are met. The two dwelling units may be 1) within one structure; or 2) separate structures.

If a lot contains one existing dwelling unit, the addition of up to two additional dwelling units is permitted:

If a lot contains two existing dwelling units, no additional dwelling units may be built on the lot.

No more than one pier, dock, wharf or similar structure extending or located below the normal high-water line of a water body or within a wetland is allowed on a single lot; except that when a single lot contains at least twice the minimum shore frontage as specified in § 160-88, a second structure may be allowed and may remain as long as the lot is not further divided.

Access from shore shall be developed on soil appropriate for such use and constructed so as to control erosion.

The location shall not interfere with existing developed or natural beach areas, nor impede navigation.

The facility shall be located so as to minimize adverse effect on fisheries.

The facility shall be no larger in dimension than necessary to carry on the activity and be consistent with the surrounding character and uses of the area. A temporary pier, dock or wharf shall not be wider than six feet for noncommercial uses. A structure built on a float or floats is prohibited unless it is designed to function as and is registered with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a watercraft.

The application for any permanent structure must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board if it:

No new structure shall be built on, over, or abutting a pier, wharf, dock, or other structure extending beyond the normal high-water line of a water body or within a wetland unless the structure requires direct access to the water body or wetland as an operational necessity.

New permanent piers and docks shall not be permitted unless it is clearly demonstrated to the Planning Board that a temporary pier or dock is not feasible, and a permit has been obtained from the Department of Environmental Protection, pursuant to the Natural Resources Protection Act.

No existing structures built on, over, or abutting a pier, dock, wharf or other structure extending beyond the normal high-water line of a water body or within a wetland shall be converted to residential dwelling units in any district.

Structures built on, over or abutting a pier, wharf, dock or other structure extending beyond the normal high-water line of a water body or within a wetland shall not exceed 20 feet in height above the pier, wharf, dock or other structure.

Vegetation may be removed in excess of the standard in § 160-109 of this chapter in order to conduct shoreline stabilization of an eroding shoreline, provided that a permit is obtained from the Planning Board. Construction equipment must access the shoreline by barge when feasible as determined by the Planning Board.

The use will not unreasonably interfere with existing recreational and navigational uses, nor unreasonably alter scenic and aesthetic qualities;

The use will not unreasonably interfere with or harm the natural environs of any lake, pond, tributary, stream, or river, nor harm any fish or wildlife habitat;

The use will not cause unreasonable soil erosion nor lower the quality of any waters;

The use will not unreasonably alter the natural flow or storage capacity of any water body; and

The use will not create or cause to be created unreasonable noise or traffic of any nature.

Amateur (ham) radio stations. Amateur (ham) radio stations licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.

Parabolic antenna. Parabolic antennas less than seven feet in diameter, that are an accessory use of the property.

Maintenance or repair. Maintenance, repair or reconstruction of a wireless telecommunications facility and related equipment, provided that there is no change in the height or any other dimension of the facility.

Temporary wireless telecommunications facility. Temporary wireless telecommunications facility, in operation for a maximum period of 180 days.

Antennas as accessory uses. An antenna that is a noncommercial accessory use to a residential dwelling unit.

Expansion of an existing facility and collocation. A permit from the CEO is required for any expansion of an existing wireless telecommunications facility that increases the height of the facility by no more than 20 feet; accessory use of an existing wireless telecommunications facility; or collocation on an existing wireless telecommunications facility.

New construction. Approval by the Planning Board is required for construction of a new wireless telecommunications facility; and any expansion of an existing wireless telecommunications facility that increases the height of the facility by more than 20 feet.

Preapplication conference. All persons seeking approval of the CEO or the Planning Board under this section shall meet with the CEO no less than 30 days before filing an application. At this meeting the CEO shall explain to the applicant the section provisions, as well as application forms and submissions that will be required under this section.

Application to CEO. In addition to the information required by § 160-147, applications for permit approval by the CEO must include the following materials and information:

Application for Planning Board approval. In addition to the information required by § 160-147, applications for permit approval by the Planning Board must include the following materials and information:

Submission waiver. The CEO or Planning Board, as appropriate, may waive any of the submission requirements based upon a written request of the applicant. Such request must be made at the time of the application. A waiver of any submission requirement may be granted only if the CEO or Planning Board finds in writing that the information is not required to determine compliance with this section, and is consistent with purposes and standards in this chapter.

Fees.

Standards for approval. To obtain approval from the CEO or the Planning Board, an application for a wireless telecommunications facility must comply with the standards in this section.

Standard conditions of approval. The following standard conditions of approval shall be a part of any approval or conditional approval issued by the CEO or Planning Board. Reference to the conditions of approval shall be clearly noted on the final approved site plan and shall include:

Abandonment.