The Regulatory Programs division of the Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department  administers the County’s zoning, shoreland, floodplain, airport, private onsite wastewater treatment system (POWTS), and mining ordinances. These ordinances are administered and enforced county-wide except for comprehensive zoning which must be approved by the towns before becoming effective.

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage customers to call ahead and schedule an appointment if they would like to meet with one of our regulatory staff. We continue to serve walk-ins to the best of our ability, based on staffing availability at that moment. However, if you would like a guarantee that you can meet with a staff member when you come to our office, please set up an appointment. 

Current Ordinances:

• Chapter 15 - Private Sewage System
• Chapter 17 - Zoning Code
• Chapter 21 - Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Code
• Chapter 22 - Shoreland, Shoreland-Wetlands & Floodplain

Ordinance Updates 

• Chapter 12.04 -Assemblies and Special Events DRAFT
  • Chapter 12.04 - Assemblies and Special Events FAQ
• Chapter 17
  
  • UPDATED TEXT AMENDMENT 03/11/2024: Zoning Code: Requiring a Conditional Use for Shipping Containers in UR, RR, and LDR Districts
  • 04/18/2024 - NEW PETITION FOR TEXT AMENDMENT: Zoning Code: Clarifying circumstances for farm consolidations