Code Enforcement

***Governor Mills has issued a statewide Stay at Home order.  Her order only considers "Construction and Maintenance of Essential Infrastructure" to be essential.  All in person and on site inspections have been suspended until further notice.  We would like you to abide by the Stay at Home to the greatest extent possible, but understand that some projects may be required to move forward.  Urgent or emergency construction may be able to be inspected via photos or video.  For further details you can contact one of the Code Enforcement Officers by clicking our name in the Staff Contacts section below.***

Code Enforcement is responsible for reviewing and issuing permits for residential and commercial building activity, signs, vegetation removal in shoreland and resource protection overlay zones, investigating complaints and addressing code violations. 

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SCHEDULE

General Office Hours are Monday-Thursday 8AM-6PM for the Code and Planning Department.

No appointment is required to pay for a permit, drop off application materials or view a property file, however questions for the Code Enforcement Officer outside of designated walk-in hours will require an appointment. Inspections for permitted projects may require 24-48 hour notice. This schedule is subject to change.

Please email or call with any questions or requests to the Code Enforcement Officers at the information provided below. Every attempt will be made to respond to requests within 24 hours.

Updated Information December 12, 2019

Handling of Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps

The Maine Fuel Board and the Maine Electricians Board entered into a Memo of Understanding dated 10/23/13. This memo allows for a licensed fuel technician to do the wiring for a ductless mini-split heat pump. Moving forward, we will permit Ductless Mini Splits according to the way it utilizes energy.

Ductless mini-split heat pumps that utilize propane or natural gas as the heating/cooling source of energy will be permitted utilizing the Propane and Natural Gas Permit.

Ductless mini-split heat pumps that utilizes electricity as the heating/cooling source of energy will be permitted utilizing the Electrical Permit.