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Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 140
Purpose
The Land Use Ordinance of the Town of Windham, Maine was adopted in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan pursuant to the provision of 30‑A M.R.S.A. § 4326 et seq. and is designed to:
1. encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the municipality,
2. promote traffic safety; to provide safety from fire and other elements,
3. prevent overcrowding of real estate,
4. prevent housing development in unsanitary areas,
5. promote coordinated development,
6. encourage the formation of community units,
7. provide an allotment of land area in new developments for all the requirements of community life,
8. conserve natural resources, and
9. provide for adequate public services.
This chapter does not excuse any person of the necessity of complying with other applicable laws and regulations.
Official Zoning Map
View the official zoning map. (8/26/2020)
Ordinance Sections
Cover Sheet 600 Mineral Extraction
Table of Contents 700 Signs
100 General 800 Site Plan Review
200 Nonconforming Provisions 900 Subdivision Review
300 Definitions 1000 Administration
400 Zoning Districts 1100 Board of Appeals
500 Performance Standards 1200 Impact Fees
Appendices
Appendix A Fee Schedule
Appendix B Street Design and Construction Standards
Appendix C State of Maine Road Classification List
Appendix D Land Use Ordinance Flow Chart Cover Sheet
Appendix E North Windham Sidewalk Impact Fee Methodology
Appendix F Recreation Capital Investment Plan
Contact Us
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Amanda Lessard
Planning Director
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8 School Road
Physical Address
Windham, ME 04062
Ph: 207-894-5960 Ext. 2
Fx: 207-892-1916
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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