Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
134 - CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION
Chapter 1 - CAPITOL AREA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec2 134-1-5 - Design Requirements for Projects
Subsection 134-1-5-3 - Building Height

Universal Citation: 18 ME Code Rules ยง 134-1-5-3

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

New building construction in the Capitol area shall be relative to location within the District, proximity to state buildings, and size of lot as follows:

A. Within the Capitol Complex Historic (CCHZ), and Western Gateway (WGZ) zones, height shall not exceed 6 stories, or as further defined herein. No building, building related structure or appurtenance shall be greater in height than the base of the State House dome.

B. Within the Eastern Campus (ECZ) zone, height shall not exceed 5 stories.

C. Within the Arsenal (AZ) zone, height in Development Zone shall not exceed 5 stories. Height in the Limited Development Zone shall not exceed 3 stories.

D. Heights of buildings in all other zones shall conform to city standards.

E. Within the State Development (SDZ) Zone, height shall not exceed 3 stories (45 feet from highest point of grade around the building) or exceed that of the lowest immediately adjacent structure.

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