125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 552 LR 1427(01)
An Act To Exclude Cupolas from the Measurement of Height for Structures in the Shoreland Zone
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Harvell of Farmington
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Providing that the height of a cupola, dome, widow's walk or similar feature is not included in the height of a structure for determining compliance with shoreland zone limitations when that structure or feature has a floor area of 100 square feet or less will require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to amend its rules.  The cost of amending its rules in that regard can be absorbed by the DEP within existing budgeted resources.