Duties & Responsibilities

The Board of Appeals is responsible for:
 
  1.  Administrative Decision Appeal: Hear and decide on an administrative decision appeal where it is alleged by an aggrieved party that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Code Enforcement Officer in review of an action on a permit application under this Code.
  2. Variance Request: Hear and decide on a variance request within the limitations set forth in this Code and 30-A M.R.S. §4353(4).
  3. Miscellaneous Variation Request: To hear and decide on a miscellaneous variation request to permit variation in:
    1. Nonconformance as prescribed in Article III of Chapter 16.7;
    2. Standards contained in Article IX of Chapter 16.8, Parking, Loading and Traffic or Section 16.8.10.13 Sign Violation and Appeal; or
    3.  Accessory dwelling unit standards per Article XXV of Chapter 16.8.
    4.  Special Exception Use Request: Hear and decide on a special exception use request not requiring Planning Board review per development and site review thresholds and using the Development Application and Review (Chapter 16.10) procedures and review criteria and other provisions in this Code.