19 . Structure : Anything temporarily or permanently located , build , constructed or erected for the support , shelter , or enclosure or persons , animals , goods or property of any kind or anything constructed or erected on or in the ground , as defined in 38 M . R . S . § 436-A ( 12 ). The term includes structures temporarily or permanently located , such as decks , patios , steps , landings , and satellite dishes . Structures does not include fences , poles and wiring , and other aerial equipment normally associated with service drops , including any guy wires and guy anchors , subsurface wastewater disposal systems as defines in 30-A M . R . S . § 4201 ( 5 ); geothermal heat exchange wells as defines in 32 M . R . S . § 4700- E ( 3-C ); or wells or water wells as defined in 32 M . R . S . § 4700-E ( 8 ).
LAND USE STANDARDS – SECTION LANGUAGE
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
The following provisions apply to allow multiple dwelling units on lots where housing is allowed as of July 1 , 2024 , and thereafter .
A . Undeveloped Parcels as of July 1 , 2024
1 . If the lot is located within a designated Growth Area approved by the Town in its Comprehensive Plan OR is served by public water and sewer , or a centrally managed water system and a comparable sewer system , the owner of the lot is permitted to have up to four ( 4 ) dwelling units , notwithstanding the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance . The third and fourth dwelling units may be located within a structure or multiple structures . If the third and / or fourth dwelling units are created within a 5-year period , the project may be subject to subdivision review and approval .
2 . If the lot is located outside of the Designated Growth Area approved by the Town in its Comprehensive Plan , the owner of the lot is permitted to have up to two ( 2 ) dwelling units per lot , provided that the requirements in 12 M . R . S . Chapter 423-A , as may be amended , are met . The two ( 2 ) dwelling units may be within a single structure or two separate structures .
B . Developed Parcels as of July 1 , 2024 .
1 . If the lot contains one ( 1 ) existing dwelling unit , up to two additional dwelling units may be constructed , notwithstanding the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance . The additional units may be located within , attached to , or detached from the existing structure . The owner may also choose to have one unit detached and one unit attached to the existing structure . If a third dwelling unit is created within a 5-year period , the project may be subject to additional subdivision review and approval .
2 . If the lot contains two ( 2 ) or more existing dwelling units , no additional units are allowed . C . Water and Wastewater
1 . Prior to occupancy , the owner of a housing structure must provide written verification to the Code Enforcement Officer that the structure is connected to adequate water and wastewater services . Written verification under this subsection must include the following :