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ME LD1247
Bill
Status
Failed
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Traci Gere
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AI Summary
- Municipalities must allow dwelling units on lots as small as 5,000 square feet in residential areas served by public water and sewer systems
- Parking requirements are capped at 2 off-street spaces per 3 dwelling units in qualifying housing developments
- Road frontage requirements cannot exceed 50 feet, and front, rear, or side setbacks cannot exceed 10 feet for covered developments
- Impact fees and sewer connection fees are limited to pro rata amounts based on square footage compared to existing residential connections
- Subdivision requirements, private restrictive covenants, shoreland zoning rules, and minimum lot sizes for properties with private septic systems remain in effect
Legislative Description
An Act to Restrict Municipal Ordinance Requirements Regarding Housing Developments
Regulation
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
1/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Housing3/25/2025
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