Maine § 962-B. - Amendments to district boundaries and performance standards
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 962-B. — Amendments to district boundaries and performance standards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 962-B.. Amendments to district boundaries and performance standards
The commission may initiate, and any municipal agency, an organization qualified under section 966‑A or any property owner or lessee may petition for a change in the boundary of any land use district or for amendments to any additional performance standard adopted pursuant to section 962‑A. [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]
No change in a district boundary shall be approved unless substantial evidence shows that the area is better suited for uses other than those permitted in the district in which it is situated, or changes in conditions have made the present classification unreasonable. [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]
No amendment to performance standards shall be approved unless substantial evidence shows that: [PL 1979, c. 459, §1 (NEW).]
1. Conditions not in evidence. Conditions exist which were not evident when the performance standard was adopted;
2. Purpose not served. The performance standard does not serve the purpose of this chapter; or
3. Amendment preferable. The amendment would better fulfill the purpose of this chapter.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 962-B.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 962-B. cover?
Section 962-B. ("Amendments to district boundaries and performance standards") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 962-B.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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