Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
672 - LAND USE PLANNING COMMISSION (formerly Land Use Regulation Commission)
Chapter 10 - LAND USE DISTRICTS AND STANDARDS
Subchapter I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 672-10-I-01 - PURPOSE
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
The purpose of the Land Use Districts and Standards shall be to further the purposes of the Use Regulation Law as stated in 12 M.R.S. §681 and to fulfill the requirements of 12 M.R.S. §685-A(3) which states that:
"The Commission, acting on principles of sound land use planning and development, shall prepare land use standards prescribing standards for the use of air, lands and waters.
In addition to the purposes set forth in §681 the land use standards shall:
A. Encourage the most desirable and appropriate use of air, land and water resources consistent with the comprehensive land use plan;
B. Protect public health by reduction of noise, air pollution, water pollution and other environmental intrusions;
C. Protect and preserve significant natural, scenic and historic features where appropriate, beneficial and consistent with the comprehensive plan;
D. Advise and assist the Department of Transportation and other concerned agencies in transportation planning and operation;
D-1. Provide for safe and appropriate loading, parking and circulation of land, air and water traffic;
E. Encourage minimal adverse impact of one use upon the use of surrounding areas by setting standards of performance describing desirable and acceptable levels of operations in connection with any use and its relation to surrounding areas, including provisions for the eventual amelioration of existing adverse impact;
F. Reflect a consideration of the availability and capability of the natural resources base, including soils, topography or sufficient healthful water supplies; and
G. Regulate, as necessary, motor vehicles as defined in Title 29-A, section101, subsection 42, on icebound inland lakes that are completely encompassed by unorganized territories during the hours from sunset to sunrise of the following day."
