| Article
1. Preamble
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| A.
Authority
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| B. Short Title
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| C. Purpose
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| D. Jurisdiction
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| E.
Rules of Construction
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| Article 2. Definitions of Terms Used in this Ordinance
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| A.
Construction of Language
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| B.
Definitions
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| Article 3. Official Zoning Map
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| A.
Official Zoning Map
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| B.
Certification of Zoning Map
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| C.
Changes of Official Zoning Map
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| D.
Replacement of Official Zoning Map
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| Article 4. Establishment of Zoning Districts
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| A.
Zoning Districts
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| B.
Rules Governing Zoning Districts
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| C. Lots Divided by District
Boundaries
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| D.
Description of Zone Districts
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| Article 5.
General Provisions
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| A.
Land Use Requirements
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| B.
Non-Conformance
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| Article 6. Administration
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| A.
Building Permits
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| B.
Permit Application
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| C.
Certificate of Occupancy Required
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| D.
Conditional Use Permits
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| E.
Public Hearing
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| F.
Decision
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| G.
Standards Applicable to Conditional Uses
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| H.
Conditions Attached to Conditional Uses
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| I.
Performance Guarantees
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| J.
Site Review
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| K.
Submission Requirements
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| L.
Administration
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| Article 7. Land Use
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| A.
Basic Requirements
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| B.
District Regulations
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| * Land Use Table
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| C.
Dimensional Requirements
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| * Dimensional
Requirements Table
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| Article 8. Shoreland Zoning Regulations
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| A. Shoreland Zoning
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| B.
Repeal of Municipal Harvesting Regulation
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| C.
Nature and Effect
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| D.
Districts
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| E.
Official Shoreland Zoning Map
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| F.
Interpretation of District Boundaries
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| G.
Non-Conformance
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| H.
Establishment of Districts
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| I.
Table of Land Uses
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| J.
Land Use Standards
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| K.
Principal and Accessory Structures
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| L.
Piers, Docks, Wharfs, Bridges and Other Structures and Uses Extending
Over |
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| or Below the Normal High Water
Line of a Water Body or Within a Wetland |
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| Shoreland
Zone
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| M.
Campgrounds
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| N. Individual Private
Campsites
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| O.
Commercial and Industrial Uses
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| P.
Parking Areas
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| Q.
Roads and Driveways
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| R.
Signs
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| S.
Essential Services
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| T. Mineral Exploration and
Extraction
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| U.
Agriculture
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| V.
Timber Harvesting
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| W.
Clearing of or Removal of Vegetation for Activities Other Than Timber |
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Harvesting
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| X.
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
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| Y.
Soils
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| Z.
Water Quality
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| Article 9. Aquifer Protection Zone
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| A.
Purpose
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| B.
Scope
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| C.
Nature and Effect
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| D.
Establishment of Districts
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| E.
Non-Conformance
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| F.
Land Uses
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| G. Land Use
Standards
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| H.
Requirements of Hydrogeological Study
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| I.
Lot Coverage
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| J.
Uses Involving Hazardous or Special Waste Material Prohibited
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| K.
Soils
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| L.
Performance Standards
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| M.
Timber Harvesting
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91 |
| N.
Clearing of Vegetation for Development
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| Article 10. Endangered Species and Critical Overlay
Zones
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| A.
Purpose
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| B. Scope
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| C.
Nature and Effect
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| D.
Non-Conformance
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| E.
Land Use and Performance Standards
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| Article 11. Performance Standards - General
Requirements
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| A.
Access to Lots
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| B.
Air Emissions for Commercial/Industrial Uses Only
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| C.
Buffer Areas/Setbacks for Commercial/Industrial Uses Only
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| D.
Explosive Materials for Commercial/Industrial Uses Only
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| E.
Glare
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| F.
Landscaping
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| G.
Noise
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| H.
Off-Street Parking and Loading
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| *
Parking Space Chart
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| I.
Refuse Disposal Commercial/Industrial
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| J.
Street Construction
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| K.
Sanitary Provisions
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| L.
Setbacks and Screening
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| M.
Signs
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| N. Soils
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| O.
Soil Erosion Control
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| P.
Storage of Materials
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| Q.
Storm Water Management
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| R. Timber Harvesting and Lot
Clearing
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| S.
Toxic and Noxious Discharge
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| T.
Traffic Impacts and Street Access Control
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| *
Minimum Driveway Spacing Chart
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| U.
Water Quality
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| V.
Water Supply
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| Article 12. Performance Standards, Specific Activities
and Land Uses
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| A.
Agricultural Land Conservation and Subdivision Standards
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| B.
Animal Husbandry
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120 |
| C. Automobile Graveyards and
Junkyards
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| D.
Bed and Breakfasts
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| E.
Campgrounds and Tenting Grounds
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122 |
| F.
Cluster Developments
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125 |
| G.
Recreational Facilities
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| H. Extractive Industry
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| I.
Ground Water and Spring Water Extraction and/or Storage
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131 |
| J.
Home Occupations
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141 |
| K.
Hotels/Motels and Inns
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| L.
Kennels and Veterinary Hospitals
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| M. Manufactured
Housing
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144 |
| N. Multi-Family
Developments
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145 |
| O. Professional Offices in
Non-Conformed Districts
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| P.
Restaurants
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145 |
| Q.
Schools, Colleges, Churches, Fraternal Organizations, Not-For-Public
Clubs
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146 |
| R.
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
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146 |
| S.
Small Wind Energy Systems
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157 |
| Article 13. Enforcement and Penalties
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162 |
| A.
Enforcement Officer
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162 |
| B.
Legal Actions and Violations
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162 |
| C.
Fines
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162 |
| Article 14. Board of Appeals
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163 |
| A.
Establishment and Organization
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163 |
| B.
Proceedings of the Board of Appeals
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163 |
| C.
Powers and Duties of the Board of Appeals
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163 |
| D.
Variances
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164 |
| E.
Appeals Procedure
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165 |
| F.
Decisions of the Board of Appeals
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167 |
| G.
Stay of Proceedings
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168 |
| H.
Reconsideration
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168 |
| Article 15. Legal Status
Provisions
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170 |
| A.
Conflict with Other Laws
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170 |
| B.
Severability
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170 |
| C.
Repeal of Prior Ordinance
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170 |
| D.
Effective Date
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170 |
| Article 16. Amendments
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171 |
| A.
Initiation
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171 |
| B.
Procedure
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171 |
| C.
Adoption
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172 |
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