At its June 12, 2024, regular business meeting, the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC, or Commission) will consider adoption of two proposed rule revision packages. Links to the meeting agenda and information about how to listen to the meeting can be found at LUPC Calendar and Meeting Materials (maine.gov).
Proposed Rule Revisions
Chapters 2 and 10 Rulemaking: Short-term Rentals
Chapter 2 contains definitions for terms used in the Commission’s rules and policies. Chapter 10 establishes land use standards for lands within the Commission’s service area. The goal of this rulemaking is to define short-term rentals, adopt a notice requirement, and establish minimum standards regarding the use of dwelling units, residential campsites, or bunkhouses as short-term rental units.
The public comment period for this rulemaking closed on April 17, 2024, and the rebuttal period closed on May 1, 2024. The proposed rule changes, background information, and public comments received can be found on the project website.
Chapter 10 Rulemaking: Accessory Structures
Chapter 10 establishes land use standards for lands within the Commission’s service area. The goals of this rulemaking are to 1) adopt a notice requirement to improve landowner compliance with land use standards and resource protections; and 2) to maintain the ability of landowners to construct certain accessory structures without a permit from the Commission.
The public comment period for this rulemaking closed on April 1, 2024, and the rebuttal period closed on April 16, 2024. The proposed rule changes, additional information, and public comments received are posted on the Commission’s website at: Proposed Rulemaking / Opportunities for Public Comment.