A municipality may, within coastal shoreland areas of that municipality, adopt zoning ordinances establishing a commercial fishing and maritime activity zone. In creating that zone, the municipality shall consider at least the following: [PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]
1. Utilization. The number of persons who fish commercially and the utilization of the shoreland area;

[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §235 (COR).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 448

  • Maritime activities: means the construction, repair, storage, loading and unloading of boats, chandlery and other commercial activities designed and intended to facilitate maritime trade. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 436-A
  • Municipality: includes cities, towns and plantations, except that "municipality" does not include plantations in Title 10, chapter 110, subchapter IV; or Title 30?A, Part 2. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
2. Availability. The availability of shoreland area for commercial fishing;

[PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]

3. Demand for property. The demands for shoreland property for commercial and residential purposes not related to commercial fishing or maritime activity; and

[PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]

4. Access. Access to the shore and availability of space appropriate for commercial fishing and maritime activities.

[PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW). RR 1993, c. 1, §112 (COR). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §235 (COR).
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