A.
This chapter, adopted in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes,
is designed to encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout
the Town; to promote the Town's Comprehensive Plan; to foster a pattern
of development that respects both villages and the rural landscape
while discouraging "sprawl"; to protect existing neighborhoods and
encourage formation of new neighborhoods; to provide for vital business
areas; to promote traffic safety; to provide safety from fire; to
provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding of real estate;
to promote a wholesome home environment; to conserve natural resources;
and to provide for adequate public services.
B.
Further, within shoreland areas, this chapter is designed to carry
out the purposes of the State Shoreland Zoning Program, including
to further the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions; to prevent
and control water pollution; to protect fish spawning grounds, aquatic
life, bird and other wildlife habitat; to protect buildings and lands
from flooding and accelerated erosion; to protect archaeological and
historic resources; to protect commercial fishing and maritime industries;
to protect freshwater and coastal wetlands; to control building sites,
placement of structures and land uses; to conserve shore cover, and
visual as well as actual points of access to inland and coastal waters;
to conserve natural beauty and open space; and to anticipate and respond
to the impacts of development in shoreland areas.
[Amended 11-10-2009]
