Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1143: An Act to Update Language on Setback Variances for Single-family Dwellings
Status: Signed into law, June 11, 2025
What the bill says
An Act to Update Language on Setback Variances for Single-family Dwellings.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Update Language on Setback Variances for Single-family Dwellings Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4353, sub-§4-B, as amended by PL 1993, c. 627, §1, is further amended to read: 4-B. Set-back Setback variance for single-family dwellings. A municipality may adopt an ordinance that permits the board to grant a set-back setback variance for a singlefamily dwelling. An ordinance adopted under this subsection may permit a variance from a set-back setback requirement only when strict application of the zoning ordinance to the petitioner and the petitioner's property would cause undue hardship. The term "undue hardship" as used in this subsection means: A. The need for a variance is due to the unique circumstances of the property and not to the general conditions in the neighborhood; B. The granting of a variance will not alter the essential character of the locality; C. The hardship is not the result of action taken by the applicant or a prior owner; D. The granting of the variance will not substantially reduce or impair the use of abutting property; and E. That the granting of a variance is based upon demonstrated need, not convenience, and no other feasible alternative is available. An ordinance adopted under this subsection is strictly limited to permitting a variance from a set-back setback requirement for a single-family dwelling that is …
Sponsors
- James Libby (R, 22) · primary sponsor
- Nathan Wadsworth (R, 82)
Latest actions
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-248) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-248). In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Reports READ On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (S-248) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-248) Sent down for concurrence
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Subjects: REGULATION, Legislature, HOUSING, SETBACKS, Senate, Other
Common questions
- What is LD1143?
- LD1143 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Update Language on Setback Variances for Single-family Dwellings.
- What does LD1143 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Update Language on Setback Variances for Single-family Dwellings.
- What is the status of LD1143?
- Signed into law as of June 11, 2025. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. (June 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD1143?
- James Libby (R, 22), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for LD1143?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1143&snum=132
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