§962-B. Amendments to district boundaries and performance standards
The commission may initiate, and any municipal agency, an organization qualified under section 966-A or any property owner or lessee may petition for a change in the boundary of any land use district or for amendments to any additional performance standard adopted pursuant to section 962-A. [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]
No change in a district boundary shall be approved unless substantial evidence shows that the area is better suited for uses other than those permitted in the district in which it is situated, or changes in conditions have made the present classification unreasonable. [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]
No amendment to performance standards shall be approved unless substantial evidence shows that: [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]
1. Conditions not in evidence. Conditions exist which were not evident when the performance standard was adopted;
[PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]
2. Purpose not served. The performance standard does not serve the purpose of this chapter; or
[PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]
3. Amendment preferable. The amendment would better fulfill the purpose of this chapter.
[PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 6: SACO RIVER CORRIDOR
38 §953. Saco River Corridor established
38 §954. Creation of the Saco River Corridor Commission
38 §954-A. Officers and meetings
38 §954-B. Commission budget; financing and executive director
38 §954-D. Additional powers and duties
38 §955. Acquisition of property interests
38 §956. The comprehensive plan
38 §957. Use districts and classifications
38 §957-A. Resource Protection District
38 §957-B. Limited Residential District
38 §957-C. General Development District
38 §959-A. Requirements for granting permits
38 §959-B. Permits with conditions
38 §960. District boundary maps
38 §961. Relation to municipal, state and federal regulations
38 §962. General performance standards
38 §962-A. Additional performance standards
38 §962-B. Amendments to district boundaries and performance standards
38 §963. Variance from performance standards
38 §963-A. Special use variance
38 §964. Certificate of compliance
38 §966. Parties to proceedings
38 §966-A. Citizens' groups or organizations
38 §967. Enforcement, inspection and penalties for violations