The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Maine
hereby adopts and approves the following general rules for the Town
of Maine Zoning Board of Appeals.
A. The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Maine shall
be governed by the provisions of all applicable state statutes, local
rules, ordinances and these rules.
B. The term "Board" as used in these rules shall mean
the duly appointed Board of Appeals of the Town of Maine.
C. The Board shall become familiar with all the duly
enacted ordinances and laws of the Town under which it may be expected
to act as well as with the applicable state statutes.
D. The Board shall become familiar with the community
goals, desires and policies as expressed in a "comprehensive plan,"
if any, and grant the minimum relief which will insure that the goals
and policies of the plan are preserved and substantial justice is
done.