§448. Municipalities establish commercial fishing and maritime activity zones
A municipality may, within coastal shoreland areas of that municipality, adopt zoning ordinances establishing a commercial fishing and maritime activity zone. In creating that zone, the municipality shall consider at least the following:
[PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]
1.
Utilization.
The number of persons who fish commercially and the utilization of the shoreland area;
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §235 (COR).]
2.
Availability.
The availability of shoreland area for commercial fishing;
[PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]
3.
Demand for property.
The demands for shoreland property for commercial and residential purposes not related to commercial fishing or maritime activity; and
[PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]
4.
Access.
Access to the shore and availability of space appropriate for commercial fishing and maritime activities.
[PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW). RR 1993, c. 1, §112 (COR). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §235 (COR).