Shoreland Property Owner Information
Maine DEP Shoreland Resources
The Town of Kittery is home to some of the most beautiful shoreline areas in Maine. In an effort to provide homeowners with information on how they can best use and manage their shorefront properties, the following list of informative resources from Maine DEP is provided. Any questions related to shoreland zoning, clearing vegetation, or building within the Shoreland Overlay or Resource Protection Overlay zones can be directed to the Code Enforcement Officer.
- Shorefront Property Owner Information
- DEP Manuals and Guides to Reduce Water Pollution
- Clearing Vegetation in the Shoreland Zone DEP Guidance
- DEP Guidelines for Restoration Plan for Shoreland Clearing Violations
- Maine Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Field Guide for Contractors
- Maine Coastal Property Owner's Guide to Erosion, Flooding, and Other Hazards (2-2-2021)
Timber Harvesting
The Maine Forest Service is a state entity that regulates timber harvesting in shoreland areas. Below are resources for property owners looking to pursue timber harvesting in Kittery as well as other resources on managing forests on your property.
For more information:
Maine Forest Service
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
22 State House Station
18 Elkins Lane
Augusta, Maine 04333-0022
Telephone: (207) 287-2791
Within Maine only 1-800-367-0223