This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "Condominium
Conversion Ordinance of the Town of Kennebunkport."
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare by regulating proposed condominium conversions
in Kennebunkport to protect the public from fraud or duress and to
ensure compliance of such proposed condominium conversions with all
applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Authority to enact is found generally under Maine Home Rule
authority and 33 M.R.S.A. § 1604-111(f).
As of date of passage, any existing structure or property which
is converted to condominium ownership in accordance with the provisions
of the Maine Condominium Act, Title 33, Chapter 31, regardless of
whether or not there is any proposed change in use or any proposed
physical change in the structure or property, shall be required to
obtain a condominium conversion permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.
Filing of a condominium declaration converting an existing structure
or property to condominium ownership prior to obtaining a condominium
conversion permit shall be considered a violation of this chapter.
In addition to any court ordered injunctive relief, violation of this
chapter shall be deemed a land use violation for which fines and attorneys'
fees shall be allowed under 30-A M.R.S.A. § 4452.