Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4301, sub-§4-C is enacted to read:

4-C. Consistent.__"Consistent" when applied to the requirement that an ordinance be consistent with a comprehensive plan describes a provision of an ordinance that, on its own, is sufficient to cause the implementation of a policy or recommendation of a comprehensive plan, is a necessary contribution toward the implementation of a policy or recommendation of a comprehensive plan or increases the probability of implementation of a policy or recommendation of a comprehensive plan.__A provision of an ordinance that is related to a recommendation or policy of a comprehensive plan but that has no effect on, interferes with or prevents the implementation of the policy or recommendation is not consistent with the comprehensive plan.

Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §4346-A is enacted to read:

§4346-A.__Funds for community preservation

1. Establishment of municipal community preservation funds.__A municipality that has adopted a comprehensive plan that has been determined by the office to be consistent with this subchapter may establish a municipal community preservation fund for the purpose of applying for matching grants from the Maine Community Preservation Trust Fund created in subsection 4.__The municipality shall use the funds to implement the recommendations contained in the comprehensive plan relating to:

A. The completion and implementation of local land use ordinances in accordance with the adopted comprehensive plan;

B.__The acquisition, creation and preservation of open space and waterfront access;

C. The acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources;

D. The acquisition, creation and preservation of land for recreational use;

E. The creation, preservation and support of affordable housing within designated growth areas;

F. The preservation and economic development of downtown or village areas; and