Solar Energy Systems (Ground-Mounted, Medium and Large-Scale) The use of solar energy equipment for the purpose of providing electricity and energy for heating and/or cooling is an important component of the Town's sustainability goals. Show Less The use of solar energy equipment for the purpose of providing electricity and energy for heating and/or cooling is an import... Show More

Municipal Office Impact Fee The municipal office impact fee will be used to partially fund the construction of an expansion of the Town Hall and Community Center. Show Less The municipal office impact fee will be used to partially fund the construction of an expansion of the Town Hall and Communit... Show More North Route 302 Road Improvements Impact Fee Roosevelt Trail/Route 302 is part of the National Highway System and is critical to the current and future mobility of local and regional motorists. Show Less Roosevelt Trail/Route 302 is part of the National Highway System and is critical to the current and future mobility of local ... Show More North Windham Sidewalk Impact Fee The North Windham sidewalk impact fee will be used to partially fund the construction of public sidewalks. Show Less Show More Open Space Impact Fee The Town is planning to expand the publicly owned open space in the community to serve the needs of a growing population. Show Less Show More Public Safety Impact Fee The public safety impact fee will be used to partially fund the construction of an expansion of the Public Safety Building. Show Less Show More Recreation Impact Fee The recreation impact fee will be used to partially fund the acquisition and development of land for recreation fields and facilities throughout the Town. Show Less The recreation impact fee will be used to partially fund the acquisition and development of land for recreation fields and fa... Show More

Erosion Control An erosion control plan may be required. Show Less Show More Groundwater Protection The proposed site development and use shall not adversely impact either the quality or quantity of groundwater. Show Less Show More Parking and Loading Requirements Show Less Show More Sewage Disposal Provisions The development shall be provided with a method of disposing of sewage which is in compliance with the State Plumbing Code. Show Less Show More Stormwater Management Adequate provisions shall be made for the collection and disposal of all stormwater. Show Less Show More Technical and Financial Capacity The applicant shall have adequate financial resources to construct the proposed improvements. Show Less Show More Vehicular Traffic Vehicular access to the site shall be on roads which have adequate capacity to accommodate the additional traffic generated by the development. Show Less Vehicular access to the site shall be on roads which have adequate capacity to accommodate the additional traffic generated b... Show More Water Quality Protection Show Less Show More Water Supply Provisions The development shall be provided with a system of water supply. Show Less Show More

Signs Every sign shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural condition. Show Less Show More

Curb Cuts and Driveway Openings No driveway, entrance or approach or other improvement may be constructed, altered or relocated except in accordance with an entrance permit. Show Less No driveway, entrance or approach or other improvement may be constructed, altered or relocated except in accordance with an ... Show More Streets Private roads not part of a subdivision application. Show Less Show More

Affordable Housing Development To encourage the availability of affordable housing to low- and moderate-income families. Show Less Show More

Accessory Apartment All necessary building or certificates of occupancy shall be obtained from the Code Enforcement Officer. Show Less Show More

Conditional or Contract Zoning Conditional or contract zoning is hereby authorized for development with certain circumstances. Show Less Show More

Contract Zone Plan (MF Zone) The Property shall be generally developed and used in accordance with the Contract Zone Plan. Show Less Show More Contract Zone Plan (VLF Zone) The Property shall be generally developed and used in accordance with the Contract Zone Plan. Show Less Show More Presumpscot River Planning Board approval required. Show Less Show More

Subdivisions (General) Show Less Show More

Variances Standards applicable to all variances are provided here. Show Less Show More

Compliance with Timber Harvesting Rules The Board shall ascertain that any timber harvested on the parcel being subdivided has been harvested in compliance. Show Less Show More Conservation Subdivisions Procedures for developing conservation subdivisions that set aside a significant portion of the site as open space. Show Less Show More Erosion and Sedimentation Control An erosion control plan showing the use of erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) is required. Show Less Show More Financial and Technical Capacity The applicant shall have adequate financial resources to construct the proposed improvements and meet the criteria of the standards of these regulations. Show Less The applicant shall have adequate financial resources to construct the proposed improvements and meet the criteria of the sta... Show More Floodplain Management Show Less Show More Impact on Groundwater Quality or Quantity Show Less Show More Maintenance of Common Elements Any subdivision application must provide draft homeowner's association documents. Show Less Show More Natural Beauty/Areas, Aesthetics, Historic Sites, Wildlife Habitat or Access to the Shoreline Show Less Show More Sewage Disposal Show Less Show More Stormwater Management Stormwater management for subdivisions shall incorporate appropriate treatment measures for water quantity and quality. Show Less Show More Sufficient Water; Water Supply A subdivision shall connect to the public water system if the closest water main is within a distance equal to 100 feet. Show Less Show More Traffic Conditions and Streets The proposed subdivision shall meet general transportation performance standards. Show Less Show More

Appeals Show Less Show More Classification of Projects The Planner shall classify each project as a major or minor development. Show Less Show More Fees Prior to submitting a sketch plan for a major development, the applicant shall pay the processing fee Show Less Show More Final Approval and Filing Upon completion of the requirements the application shall be deemed to have final approval. Show Less Show More Post-Approval Activities Construction of the improvements covered by any site plan approval shall commence within two years of the date upon which the approval was granted. Show Less Construction of the improvements covered by any site plan approval shall commence within two years of the date upon which the... Show More Review and Approval Authority Site plan approval is required. Show Less Show More Review Procedures for Major Developments Applicants for site plan review of a major development are required to schedule a preapplication conference. Show Less Show More Review Procedures for Minor Developments Applicants for site plan review of a minor development are encouraged to schedule a preapplication conference with the Planner. Show Less Applicants for site plan review of a minor development are encouraged to schedule a preapplication conference with the Planne... Show More Submission Requirements The sketch plan is intended to provide both the applicant and the Planning Board/Staff Review Committee with a better understanding of the site. Show Less The sketch plan is intended to provide both the applicant and the Planning Board/Staff Review Committee with a better underst... Show More Waivers The Staff Review Committee, for minor developments, or the Planning Board, for major developments, may waive any of the submission requirements. Show Less The Staff Review Committee, for minor developments, or the Planning Board, for major developments, may waive any of the submi... Show More

Building Permit Show Less Show More Certificate of Occupancy A certificate of occupancy shall be obtained from the Code Enforcement Officer. Show Less Show More Conditional Use Permits The review authority shall permit conditional uses referred to it by other provisions of this chapter, provided that the standards of this section are met. Show Less The review authority shall permit conditional uses referred to it by other provisions of this chapter, provided that the stan... Show More Mineral Extraction Operations All applicants shall submit an application to the Planning Department. Show Less Show More Shipping Containers No more than one nonconforming shipping container shall be allowed on any lot. Show Less Show More

Site Plans (General) Show Less Show More

Administrative Appeal Any person and any municipal official or board of officials may file an application with the Board of Appeals. Show Less Show More Procedure Show Less Show More Violations and Penalties Show Less Show More

Appeals Show Less Show More Authority and Administration Show Less Show More Classification of Subdivision The Planner shall classify each project as a major or minor subdivision. Show Less Show More Fees Prior to submitting a sketch plan, the applicant must pay the application fee as set by the Town Council in the Windham Fee Schedule. Show Less Prior to submitting a sketch plan, the applicant must pay the application fee as set by the Town Council in the Windham Fee S... Show More Final Approval and Filing The Board shall specify, in writing, its findings of fact and reasons for any conditions or denial. Show Less Show More Post-Approval Activities Show Less Show More Review Procedures for Major Subdivisions Applicants for a major subdivision are required to schedule a preapplication conference with the Town development review staff. Show Less Applicants for a major subdivision are required to schedule a preapplication conference with the Town development review staf... Show More Review Procedures for Minor Subdivisions Applicants for a minor subdivision are encouraged to schedule a preapplication conference with the Town development review staff. Show Less Applicants for a minor subdivision are encouraged to schedule a preapplication conference with the Town development review st... Show More Revisions to Approved Plans Planning Board review of application. Show Less Show More Submission Requirements A sketch plan shall be required for both minor and major subdivision applications. Show Less Show More Violations and Penalties Approval required before filing. Show Less Show More Waivers The granting of a submission requirement waiver or site waiver may not conflict with, nor negate, any state statutory requirements for the subdivision of land. Show Less The granting of a submission requirement waiver or site waiver may not conflict with, nor negate, any state statutory require... Show More

Blasting The operator must ensure that blasting is conducted in accordance with Maine Statutes. Show Less Show More Groundwater Protection Must comply with the applicable performance standards. Show Less Show More Natural Buffer Strip Existing vegetation within a natural buffer strip may not be removed. Show Less Show More Property Boundary Must comply with applicable performance standards. Show Less Show More Protected Natural Resources A natural buffer strip must be maintained between the working edge of an excavation and any protected natural resource. Show Less Show More Public and Private Roads A natural buffer strip must be maintained between the working edge of an excavation and a road or right-of-way. Show Less Show More Solid waste Must be disposed of in accordance with state standards. Show Less Show More

Amendments This chapter may be amended by the Town Council in accordance with the Town Charter. Show Less Show More Appeal Procedure The Board of Appeals shall have the jurisdiction and authority to hear and decide on appeals. Show Less Show More Archaeological Sites Land use activities to be submitted by the applicant to the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. Show Less Show More Enforcement It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Show Less Show More Erosion and Sedimentation Control A plan is required. Show Less Show More Hazard Trees and Dead Tree Removal Hazard trees in the shoreland zone may be removed without a permit after consultation with the Code Enforcement Officer if the following requirements are met. Show Less Hazard trees in the shoreland zone may be removed without a permit after consultation with the Code Enforcement Officer if th... Show More Land Use Activity Permit Requirements Permit is required. Show Less Show More Mineral Exploration and Extraction Mineral exploration to determine the nature or extent of mineral resources. Show Less Show More New Roads New roads and driveways are prohibited in a Resource Protection District, with exceptions. Show Less Show More Nonconformance To promote land use conformities. Show Less Show More Principal and Accessory Structures Show Less Show More Revegetation Requirements When revegetation is required in response to violations of the vegetation standards. Show Less Show More Roads and Driveways Shall apply to the construction of roads and/or driveways and drainage systems, culverts and other related features. Show Less Show More Soils All land uses shall be located on soils in or upon which the proposed uses or structures can be established or maintained. Show Less Show More Storm-Damaged Trees Storm-damaged trees in the shoreland zone may be removed without a permit after consultation with the Code Enforcement Officer if the following requirements are met. Show Less Storm-damaged trees in the shoreland zone may be removed without a permit after consultation with the Code Enforcement Office... Show More Stormwater Runoff All construction and development shall minimize stormwater runoff from the site. Show Less Show More