12 §681. Purpose and scope - Maine Statutes

Title 12: CONSERVATION

Part 2: FORESTS, PARKS, LAKES AND RIVERS

Chapter 206-A: USE REGULATION

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§681. Purpose and scope

The Legislature finds that it is desirable to extend principles of sound planning, zoning and subdivision control to the unorganized and deorganized townships of the State: To preserve public health, safety and general welfare; to prevent inappropriate residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses detrimental to the proper use or value of these areas; to prevent the intermixing of incompatible industrial, commercial, residential and recreational activities; to provide for appropriate residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses; to prevent the development in these areas of substandard structures or structures located unduly proximate to waters or roads; to prevent the despoliation, pollution and inappropriate use of the water in these areas; and to preserve ecological and natural values. [1975, c. 508, §1 (AMD).]

The Legislature declares it to be in the public interest, for the public benefit , for the good order of the people of this State and for the benefit of the property owners and residents of the unorganized and deorganized townships of the State, to encourage the well-planned and well-managed multiple use of land and resources . The Legislature acknowledges the importance of these areas in the continued vitality of the State and to local economies. Finally, the Legislature desires to encourage the appropriate use of these lands by the residents of Maine and visitors in pursuit of outdoor recreation activities, including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and camping. [2009, c. 401, §1 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1969, c. 494, (NEW). 1971, c. 457, §1 (AMD). 1973, c. 569, §1 (AMD). 1975, c. 508, §1 (AMD). 2009, c. 401, §1 (AMD).