This chapter applies to all land areas within 250 feet, horizontal distance, of the normal high-water line of any great pond or river great ponds; within 250 feet, horizontal distance, of the normal high-water line of rivers; within 250 feet, horizontal distance, of the upland edge of a freshwater wetland; and within 75 feet, horizontal distance, of the normal high-water line of a stream. This chapter also applies to any structure built on, over or abutting a dock, wharf or pier, or other structure extending or located below the normal high-water line of a water body or within a wetland.

NOTE: Terms are defined in § 478-17, including but not limited to: freshwater wetland, great pond, river and stream.

In addition, this chapter applies to the 100-year floodplain of the Kennebec River as shown on Madison's most recently adopted Shoreland Zoning Map.[1]