Code Enforcement

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 Office Schedule

The Code Enforcement Office is open Monday - Wednesday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.  This schedule is subject to change.
 
  • 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 48-72 hour notice.
 Monday  Tuesday WednesdayThursday
Mornings

By Appointment Only

8:30 AM - 1100 AM

Inspections

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Walk-in Hours

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

By Appointment Only

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Afternoons

Inspections

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Walk-in Hours

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Inspections

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Inspections

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Code Enforcement Officer Contact

Please email questions or requests to the Code Enforcement Officers:

 Every attempt will be made to respond to requests within one business week.


New Permit Fees

Effective immediately, the following permit fees have been updated:

  • Plumbing
    • Less than 4 fixtures - $65.00
    • Greater than 4 fixtures - $15/fixture
  • Subsurface wastewater disposal system - $60 administrative fee
  • Propane/Natural gas permit - $35 base permit fee
  • Demolition permit - $35
  • Shoreland vegetation removal permit - $200
  • Public safety impact fee - $6/$1,000 value of work in excess of $100,000
  • Sign permit fee - $125/permanent sign

Kittery enforces the Maine Uniform Energy and Building Code consisting of:

In addition, the State has adopted the below codes for plumbing and electric:

Codes can be viewed by click on its title above.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Carrie Varao Code Enforcement Officer 207-475-1308
Kearsten Metz Code Enforcement Officer 207-475-1305