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Town of Wells, ME
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Walls
§ 91-3— Additions, insertions, and changes. § 91-4— Additions, insertions, and changes. § 116-3— Application for permit. § 116-6— Development standards. 116-14B{2}— ADJACENT GRADE 116-14B{7}— BREAKAWAY WALL 116-14B{12}— ELEVATED BUILDING 116-14B{40}— START OF CONSTRUCTION 116-14B{41}— STRUCTURE § 132-12— Standards of review. § 132-14— Application for certificate of appropriateness. 145-10{10}— ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL (See also SIGNABLE AREA, WALL AND ROOF SIGNS) 145-10{18}— BED-AND-BREAKFAST/SMALL INN ROOM FOOTPRINT 145-10{22}— BUILDING 145-10{72}— FOUNDATION 145-10{81}— GROSS FLOOR AREA 145-10{84}— HIGH-WATER LINE 145-10{90}— HOTEL/MOTEL UNIT FOOTPRINT 145-10{135}— NET HABITABLE FLOOR AREA 145-10{207}— SIGN, PROJECTING 145-10{209}— SIGN, WALL 145-10{223}— STRUCTURE 145-10{244}— VOLUME OF A STRUCTURE § 145-13— Nonconforming structures. § 145-18— Interpretation of district boundaries. § 145-22— Residential B District. § 145-23— Residential D District. § 145-25— Beach Business District. § 145-33— Shoreland Overlay District. § 145-34— Mobile Home Park Overlay District. § 145-40— Signs. § 145-58.2— Registered medical marijuana dispensaries. § 145-58.3— Medical marijuana cultivation and processing facilities. § 145-77— Data requirements. 150-3{18}— CLOSEOUT SALE 177-2{2}— GROUND FLOOR BUILDING AREA § 201-26— Embankment. § 201-41— Requirements for new sidewalk construction.
Water
§ C-2.12— Action requiring an ordinance from the Board of Selectmen. § 3-4— Authority granted to the Board of Selectmen: 14-3{2}— DISASTER § 86-14— Procedure for evaluating threats at Town beaches. § 91-3— Additions, insertions, and changes. § 91-4— Additions, insertions, and changes. § 116-3— Application for permit. § 116-5— Review standards for flood hazard development permit applications. § 116-6— Development standards. § 116-9— Review of subdivision and development proposals. 116-14B{11}— DEVELOPMENT 116-14B{14}— FLOOD OR FLOODING 116-14B{15}— FLOOD ELEVATION STUDY 116-14B{18}— FLOODPLAIN or FLOOD-PRONE AREA 116-14B{21}— FLOODPROOFING 116-14B{25}— FUNCTIONALLY DEPENDENT USE 116-14B{32}— MINOR DEVELOPMENT 116-14B{37}— REGULATORY FLOODWAY § 122-2— Purpose. 122-4{1}— GROUNDWATER § 122-5— Establishment and delineation of SVA and GPA; regulations; exemptions; permits. § 124-1— Purpose. § 124-14— Moorings. § 124-17— Speed limit. § 124-19— Prohibitions. § 127-1— Disposal or storage prohibited. § 145-3— Applicability. § 145-6— Amendments. 145-10{7}— AGRICULTURE 145-10{9}— AQUACULTURE 145-10{41}— CONSERVATION EASEMENT 145-10{80}— GREAT POND 145-10{84}— HIGH-WATER LINE 145-10{134}— NET AREA 145-10{159}— RECREATION, HIGH-INTENSITY COMMERCIAL 145-10{160}— RECREATION, LOW-INTENSITY COMMERCIAL 145-10{186}— SEASONAL COTTAGE 145-10{192}— SHORE FRONTAGE 145-10{220}— STREAM 145-10{223}— STRUCTURE 145-10{236}— TRIBUTARY STREAM 145-10{246}— WATER BODY 145-10{247}— WATER CROSSING 145-10{248}— WATER-DEPENDENT USES 145-10{249}— WATER EXTRACTION, COMMERCIAL 145-10{250}— WETLAND § 145-12— Nonconforming uses. § 145-13— Nonconforming structures. § 145-18— Interpretation of district boundaries. § 145-21— Residential A District. § 145-27— Harbor District. § 145-30— Rural District. § 145-31— Aquifer Protection District. § 145-33— Shoreland Overlay District. § 145-34— Mobile Home Park Overlay District. § 145-34.1— Transportation Center District. § 145-35— General regulations. § 145-39— Off-street parking. § 145-42— Erosion and sedimentation control. § 145-47— Utility transmission lines. § 145-50— Tent and recreational vehicle parks. § 145-51— Home businesses. § 145-52— Lodging facilities. § 145-53— Mineral extraction. § 145-58— Life care facilities. § 145-58.1— Congregate care facilities. § 145-59.3— Student housing and dormitory housing. § 145-67— Powers and duties. § 145-69— Appeal procedure. § 145-74— Review and approval processes. § 145-75— Criteria and standards. § 145-77— Data requirements. 150-3{36}— HOME REPAIR SERVICES 150-3{48}— MARINA 150-3{65}— SEASONAL COTTAGE § 150-50— Required facilities. § 150-78— Permit application. 150-88{1}— ACCEPTABLE WASTE 177-2{3}— REST ROOM FACILITIES 201-21{10}— DRAINAGE § 201-22— Street boundaries. § 201-25— Structural excavation. § 201-26— Embankment. § 201-28— Bituminous pavement. § 201-30— Catch basins and manholes. § 201-31— Trench excavation; fill; underdrains. § 201-34— Seeding. § 201-35— Construction safety regulations. § 202-2— Purpose; criteria for approval. 202-4{5}— GREAT POND 202-4{15}— TRACT or PARCEL OF LAND § 202-7— Minor subdivisions. § 202-8— Preliminary plan for major subdivision. § 202-9— Final plan for major subdivision. § 202-11— Inspections; violations and penalties. § 202-12— General standards. § 202-13— Performance guaranties. § 212-15— Parking exemptions.
Well
Ch C— Charter § C-1.01— Incorporation. § C-2.01— Officers. § C-2.06— Enumeration of powers. § C-2.12— Action requiring an ordinance from the Board of Selectmen. § C-2.13— Ordinances in general. § C-2.15— Codes of technical regulations. § C-2.16— Authentication and recording; codification; printing. § C-3.01— Appointments; interview by Selectmen; records of appointment. § C-4.03— Petition procedure; procedure after filing. § C-5.01— Appointment; qualification; compensation. § C-5.02— Powers and duties of the Town Manager. § C-6.03— Personnel Advisory Committee. § C-7.09— Bond issues; ballots. § C-8.03— Board of Assessment Review. § C-9.01— Budget Committee. § C-9.02— Responsibilities of the Budget Committee. § C-10.01— Planning Board § C-10.04— Zoning Board of Appeals. § C-11.01— Elected officials. § C-11.02— Municipal elections. § C-11.05— Town Meeting. § C-13.01— Financial conflict of interest. § C-13.02— Code of Ethics. § C-13.04— Summons before Board of Selectmen. § C-13.05— Oath of office. § C-14.01— Repealing clause. § C-14.03— Short title. Ch 1— General Provisions § 1-1— Adoption of Code. § 1-2— Code supersedes prior ordinances. § 1-6— Amendments to Code. § 1-7— Publication; filing. § 1-10— Altering or tampering with Code; penalties for violation. § 1-12— General penalty. § 1-15— Changes in previously adopted ordinances. Ch 3— Administrative Procedures § 3-1— Short title; authority. § 3-4— Authority granted to the Board of Selectmen: Ch 5— Assessments § 5-3— Rules of procedure. Ch 10— Budget Committee § 10-1— Membership. § 10-4— Responsibilities. Ch 12— Comprehensive Plan Updates § 12-1— Statement of purpose; legislative authority. Ch 14— Emergency Management § 14-1— Short title; authority. § 14-2— Intent and purpose. 14-3{1}— DIRECTOR 14-3{6}— LOCAL § 14-4— Office of Emergency Management. Ch 20— Police § 20-1— Short title; authority. § 20-4— Jurisdiction. § 20-5— Prosecutable authority. Ch 25— Fire Chief Ch 40— Municipal Equipment, Sale of § 40-1— Authorization. Ch 49— Personnel Policies § 49-8— Costs of operation. § 49-25— Discrimination. § 49-27— Other types of leave. Ch 53— Planning Board § 53-1— Title; authority. § 53-2— Membership; appointments; officers; rules of conduct. Ch 65— Town Meetings Ch 66— Town Property, Designation of § 66-1— Statement of purpose. § 66-3— Inventory of Town-Owned Land. Ch 67— Enterprise Funds Ch 80— Animals § 80-1— Purpose. 80-2{10}— MUNICIPALITY § 80-8— License required. § 80-11— Animals which have bitten humans and/or been exposed to disease. § 80-13— Violations and penalties. § 80-14— Title. § 80-16— Purpose. § 80-17— Prohibited conduct; exceptions. 80-18{2}— FEEDING AND BAITING § 80-19— Enforcement. § 80-20— Violations and penalties. Ch 86— Beaches § 86-1— Dogs. § 86-2— Horses and other large domesticated animals. § 86-5— Smoking. § 86-7— Violations and penalties. Ch 88— Bicycles § 88-4— Disposition of unclaimed bicycles. Ch 91— Building Construction § 91-1— Building permit fees. § 91-2— Inspection fees. Ch 91 Art II— Wells Residential Code (International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings) § 91-3— Additions, insertions, and changes. Ch 91 Art III— Wells Building Code (International Building Code) § 91-4— Additions, insertions, and changes. Ch 97— Cable Television § 97-1— Purpose. 97-2{1}— CABLE TELEVISION COMPANY or COMPANY 97-2{3}— TOWN § 97-7— Cable Television Regulatory Board. § 97-9— Rules, regulations and procedures. Ch 100— Cemeteries § 100-1— Purpose. § 100-2— Applicability. § 100-4— Prohibited acts. § 100-5— Enforcement. Ch 104— Drug-Free Zones § 104-2— Safe zones designated. § 104-3— Signage required. Ch 109— Firearms § 109-2— Violations and penalties. Ch 115— Fireworks, Consumer § 115-4— Use and sale prohibited. § 115-5— Administration and enforcement. Ch 116— Floodplain Management § 116-1— Purpose; statutory authority; establishment of areas of special flood hazard. § 116-2— Permit required. § 116-3— Application for permit. § 116-5— Review standards for flood hazard development permit applications. § 116-10— Appeals; variances. 116-14B{10}— CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER § 116-15— Repealer. Ch 122— Groundwater Protection § 122-1— Title. § 122-2— Purpose. § 122-5— Establishment and delineation of SVA and GPA; regulations; exemptions; permits. Ch 124— Harbor § 124-1— Purpose. 124-3{2}— ANCHORAGE 124-3{6}— PRIVATE MOORING 124-3{7}— PUBLIC MOORING 124-3{10}— WELLS HARBOR § 124-4— Applicability. § 124-5— Selectmen to make rules and regulations and set fees. § 124-7— Duties of Harbor Master. § 124-10— Permit for construction required. § 124-14— Moorings. § 124-15— Boats, vessels and flotations. § 124-16— Fishing gear. § 124-18— Diving and swimming. § 124-19— Prohibitions. § 124-20— Removal of vessels by Harbor Master. § 124-21— Violations and penalties. § 124-22— Appeal procedure. Ch 127— Hazardous Waste § 127-1— Disposal or storage prohibited. Ch 132— Historic Preservation § 132-1— Authority; purpose; intent. 132-2{4}— CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 132-2{5}— HISTORIC BUILDING 132-2{7}— HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 132-2{8}— HISTORIC SITE § 132-4— Creation and organization of Historic Preservation Commission. § 132-6— Qualifications for review. § 132-7— Establishment of historic districts. § 132-9— Establishment of historic buildings and sites. § 132-13— Certificate of appropriateness required. § 132-14— Application for certificate of appropriateness. § 132-15— Administration of certificate of appropriateness. § 132-16— Demolition. Ch 145— Land Use § 145-1— Title. § 145-3— Applicability. § 145-6— Amendments. § 145-8— Repealer. 145-10{17}— BED-AND-BREAKFAST/SMALL INN OFFICE 145-10{38}— CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 145-10{40}— CONGREGATE CARE FACILITY 145-10{51}— DORMITORY HOUSING 145-10{65}— EXCESSIVE, UNNECESSARY OR UNREASONABLE NOISE 145-10{80}— GREAT POND 145-10{88}— HOTEL/MOTEL OFFICE 145-10{93}— HOUSING, CONGREGATE 145-10{128}— MOBILE HOME PARK 145-10{131}— MUNICIPAL FACILITY 145-10{153}— PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITY 145-10{164}— REGISTERED MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY 145-10{168}— RETAIL MARIJUANA 145-10{169}— RETAIL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITY 145-10{170}— RETAIL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT 145-10{172}— RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FACILITY 145-10{173}— RETAIL MARIJUANA SOCIAL CLUB 145-10{174}— RETAIL MARIJUANA STORE 145-10{175}— RETAIL MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITY 145-10{190}— SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM 145-10{224}— STUDENT HOUSING 145-10{233}— TRANSIENT GUEST 145-10{246}— WATER BODY 145-10{247}— WATER CROSSING 145-10{251}— WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT § 145-12— Nonconforming uses. § 145-13— Nonconforming structures. § 145-16— Establishment of districts. § 145-17— Zoning Map. § 145-22— Residential B District. § 145-26— General Business District. § 145-28— Light Industrial District. § 145-30— Rural District. § 145-31— Aquifer Protection District. § 145-32— Resource Protection District. § 145-33— Shoreland Overlay District. § 145-34— Mobile Home Park Overlay District. § 145-34.1— Transportation Center District. § 145-35— General regulations. § 145-40— Signs. § 145-41— Light and glare. § 145-43— Stormwater management. § 145-45— Noise. § 145-48— Multifamily developments. § 145-56— Restoration of recycling facilities. § 145-58.1— Congregate care facilities. § 145-58.2— Registered medical marijuana dispensaries. § 145-58.3— Medical marijuana cultivation and processing facilities. § 145-59.1— Wind energy conversion systems: accessory use. § 145-59.2— Substance abuse treatment programs. § 145-59.3— Student housing and dormitory housing. § 145-60— Code Enforcement Officer. § 145-61— Building permits. § 145-65— Membership; qualifications; terms of office. § 145-69— Appeal procedure. § 145-71— Reviewing authority. § 145-72— Applications. § 145-74— Review and approval processes. § 145-75— Criteria and standards. § 145-77— Data requirements. § 145-78— Appeals. Ch 150— Licenses and Permits § 150-1— Purpose; authority. § 150-2— Authorization to grant licenses. 150-3{39}— ITINERANT PHOTOGRAPHER 150-3{54}— MUNICIPAL OFFICERS 150-3{61}— PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 150-3{70}— TOWN § 150-12— Repealer. § 150-15— Public hearing. § 150-19— Enforcement. § 150-20— License required. § 150-23— Registration required. § 150-35— License required. § 150-37— Qualifications for therapist license. § 150-45— Purpose. § 150-46— Notification permit. § 150-54— Permit required. § 150-56— Compliance with other standards. § 150-60— Prohibited conduct and activities. § 150-61— Inspections. § 150-62— Suspension or revocation of permits. § 150-66— Granting or denial of permit; appeals. § 150-68— Purpose. § 150-78— Permit application. § 150-80— Violations and penalties. § 150-81— Findings, purpose and authority. § 150-82— Licensing board. § 150-83— Standard conditions of approval. § 150-90— Regulated activity. § 150-120— Authority and scope. § 150-121— Purpose. 150-122{1}— CHIEF 150-122{2}— OPERATE WITHIN THE TOWN 150-122{10}— TOWN CLERK § 150-123— License required; reciprocity. § 150-124— Application for taxicab licenses. § 150-125— Issuance of license, duration, annual fee. § 150-126— Insurance. § 150-128— Suspension and revocation of licenses. § 150-135— License required. § 150-140— Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license. § 150-147— Purpose. § 150-149— Authority. § 150-150— License required; license not required for one-time private events. § 150-151— Application for general food truck licenses. § 150-157— Violations and penalties; enforcement. Ch 154— Loitering and Disturbing the Peace § 154-5— Violations and penalties. Ch 165— Obscenity § 165-1— Purpose. § 165-3— Unlawful activities. Ch 171— Property Assessed Clean Energy § 171-1— Purpose. § 171-2— Enabling legislation. § 171-3— Title. 171-4{2}— MUNICIPALITY Ch 174— Impact Fees § 174-1— Title. § 174-2— Authority. § 174-3— Purpose of program. § 174-5— Applicability; fee schedule. Ch 177— Rest Rooms, Public § 177-5— Violations and penalties. § 177-6— Authority. § 177-7— Title. § 177-9— Amendments. Ch 185— Septage Effluent Disposal § 185-1— Title. Ch 190— Shellfish Conservation Program 190-1{4}— REAL PROPERTY TAXPAYER 190-1{5}— RESIDENT § 190-3— Purpose. § 190-4— Shellfish Conservation Committee. § 190-6— License provisions. § 190-10— Size limit for soft-shell clams. § 190-13— Opening and closing of areas. § 190-14— Violations and penalties. Ch 196— Solid Waste § 196-6— Prohibited acts. § 196-7— Construal of provisions. § 196-8— Violations and penalties. Ch 201— Streets and Sidewalks § 201-1— Purpose. § 201-8— Enforcement; violations and penalties. § 201-12— Construction hours and standards; inspections. § 201-16— Street acceptance. § 201-18— Street classification system. 201-21{24}— SIDEWALK DEVELOPMENT PLAN § 201-22— Street boundaries. § 201-23— Clearing of land. § 201-24— Excavation. § 201-35— Construction safety regulations. § 201-38— Applicability. Ch 202— Subdivision of Land § 202-2— Purpose; criteria for approval. § 202-3— Authority; title; administration; applicability. § 202-4— Definitions. 202-4{2}— COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 202-4{5}— GREAT POND 202-4{9}— PERSON 202-4{10}— PLANNING BOARD § 202-6— Preapplication. § 202-7— Minor subdivisions. § 202-8— Preliminary plan for major subdivision. § 202-9— Final plan for major subdivision. § 202-10— Revisions to approved plans. § 202-11— Inspections; violations and penalties. § 202-12— General standards. § 202-13— Performance guaranties. Ch 203— Property Tax Deferral for Senior Citizens § 203-1— Purpose. § 203-4— Application for deferral. § 203-8— Application. § 203-13— Voluntary payment of deferred tax. Ch 204— Taxation § 204-1— Authority and scope. § 204-4— Tax bill; collection of funds. § 204-5— Escrow account. § 204-6— Violations and penalties. § 204-9— Purpose. § 204-11— Excise tax exemption; qualifications. Ch 207— Towing § 207-1— Purpose and authority. § 207-3— Vehicle towing policy. § 207-12— Purpose and authority. § 207-13— Application for inclusion on towing list. § 207-15— Insurance. § 207-17— Indemnity. § 207-19— Recommendations. Ch 212— Vehicles and Traffic § 212-1— Title. § 212-2— Statutory authority. 212-3{1}— ABANDONED ROAD 212-3{3}— CHIEF 212-3{4}— COMMERCIAL FISHING 212-3{14}— OPERATE WITHIN THE TOWN 212-3{27}— TOWN 212-3{28}— TOWN CLERK § 212-4— Restrictions on vehicle weights on posted streets. § 212-5— Operation of vehicles. § 212-6— Parking of vehicles. § 212-7— One-way streets. § 212-10— Taxicab stands. § 212-11— Location of stop signs. § 212-12— Enforcement. § 212-13— Towing of vehicles. § 212-14— Violations and penalties. § 212-16— Abandoned roads. Ch 230— Ethics, Code of 230-2{3}— BOARD OF SELECTMEN 230-2{11}— SELECTMAN 230-2{13}— TOWN EMPLOYEE § 230-3— Standards of conduct. § 230-4— Violations and penalties. § A276-1— Special Acts Ch DL— Disposition List § DL-1— Disposition of legislation.