Ordinances
The links below allow you to download electronic copies of Long Island's ordinances. Some files are in Microsoft Word format, other are in PDF format. For the Microsoft Word files you will need Microsoft Word (or a similar program) to open them. The PDF files can be opened with any PDF reader program, such as Adobe reader (free). Some browsers can open PDF files.
Note: As of September 26th, 2007, the Department of Marine Resources has rescinded the Town's Shellfish Conservation Ordinance, Chapter 13.4, Secion 13.4-8.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Administration
Chapter 3 - Civil Emergency Preparedness
Chapter 4 - Amusements
Chapter 5 - Animals and Fowl
Chapter 6 - Buildings and Building Regulations
Chapter 10 - Fire Prevention and Protection
Chapter 11 - Food and Food Handlers
Chapter 12 - Garbage, Wastes, and Junk
Chapter 13 - General Assistance
Chapter 13.4 - Harbor and Waterfront
Chapter 13.5 - Human Rights
Chapter 14 Index
Chapter 14 - Land Use
Chapter 15 - Licenses and Permits
Chapter 17 - Sheriff and Constable
Chapter 25 - Street Naming and Numbering
Chapter 30 - Road and Street Construction
Land Use Reference Material and Information
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) provides a lot of material related to land use. Here is a link to their website publications page: http://www.maine.gov/dep/publications.htm A publication of particular interest to owners of land in the shoreland zone is Maine Shoreland Zoning - A Handbook for Shoreland Owners.