Maine Revised Statutes
Article 2-B: MANDATORY SHORELAND ZONING
38 §448. Municipalities establish commercial fishing and maritime activity zones

§448. Municipalities establish commercial fishing and maritime activity zones
A municipality may, within coastal shoreland areas of that municipality, adopt zoning ordinances establishing a commercial fishing and maritime activity zone. In creating that zone, the municipality shall consider at least the following:   [PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]
1.  Utilization.  The number of persons who fish commercially and the utilization of the shoreland area;  
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §235 (COR).]
2.  Availability.  The availability of shoreland area for commercial fishing;  
[PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]
3.  Demand for property.  The demands for shoreland property for commercial and residential purposes not related to commercial fishing or maritime activity; and  
[PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]
4.  Access.  Access to the shore and availability of space appropriate for commercial fishing and maritime activities.  
[PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW). RR 1993, c. 1, §112 (COR). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §235 (COR).

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