LD1914

Maine LD1914 exempts certain municipalities from housing density requirements if groundwater and septic capacity cannot support increased density.

Maine LD1914 addresses housing density requirements for municipalities located on islands or peninsulas that rely on sole source aquifers as their primary drinking water supply. The bill exempts these municipalities from certain housing density provisions until a licensed geologist evaluates the groundwater and septic capacity. If the evaluation shows the area can support increased density, the municipality must comply with the housing density requirements. If not, the municipality remains exempt.