Maine Municipal Law

Saco's zoning ordinance allows home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions protecting neighborhood character. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, no non-resident…

Source: City of Saco Planning Department

Kennebunk's zoning ordinance allows home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance conditions. The occupation must be clearly incidental to the residential use, no non-resident employees are…

Source: Town of Kennebunk Code Enforcement Division

Gorham requires businesses to register with the Town Clerk and obtain applicable permits before conducting business within the town. Food establishments must receive approval from the Health Division. Businesses occupying…

Source: Town of Gorham Town Clerk

Scarborough's zoning ordinance allows home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions protecting neighborhood character. The business must remain clearly secondary to the residential use, no non-resident…

Source: Town of Scarborough Planning Department

Scarborough requires businesses to register with the Town Clerk and obtain applicable permits and licenses before opening within the town. Food service establishments require a food service license from the…

Source: Town of Scarborough Town Clerk

Brunswick's zoning ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance conditions. The occupation must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents…

Source: Town of Brunswick Planning and Development Department

Brunswick requires businesses to register with the Town Clerk and obtain applicable permits before commencing operations within the town. Food service establishments must obtain a food service license from the…

Source: Town of Brunswick Town Clerk

Waterville's zoning ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential zones subject to conditions. The business must be clearly incidental to the residential use, must not employ non-residents, and…

Source: City of Waterville Code Enforcement Division

Waterville requires businesses to register with the City Clerk and obtain all applicable permits and licenses before opening. Food service establishments require a food license from the Health Department. Commercial…

Source: City of Waterville City Clerk

Augusta's land use ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance standards. The occupation must be clearly secondary to the residential character of the property,…

Source: City of Augusta Code Enforcement Division

Augusta requires businesses to register with the City Clerk and obtain applicable licenses and permits before commencing operations. Food service establishments must be licensed by the Health Division. Businesses occupying…

Source: City of Augusta City Clerk

Bangor's land use code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-resident…

Source: City of Bangor Code Enforcement Division

Saco requires businesses to register with the City Clerk and obtain applicable permits before commencing operations. Food establishments require a food service license from the Health Division. Businesses occupying commercial…

Source: City of Saco City Clerk

Biddeford's zoning ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential zones subject to conditions. The occupation must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents on…

Source: City of Biddeford Code Enforcement Division

Biddeford requires businesses to register with the City Clerk and obtain all applicable permits before opening. Food service establishments must be licensed by the Health Division. Businesses occupying new commercial…

Source: City of Biddeford City Clerk

South Portland's zoning ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance standards. The business must be clearly incidental to the residential use, must not employ…

Source: City of South Portland Planning and Development Department

South Portland requires businesses to register with the City Clerk and obtain applicable permits before conducting business within the city. Food service establishments must obtain a license from the Health…

Source: City of South Portland City Clerk

Auburn's zoning ordinance allows home occupations as permitted accessory uses in residential zones subject to conditions protecting neighborhood character. The business must remain secondary to the residential use of the…

Source: City of Auburn Code Enforcement Division

Auburn requires businesses to register with the City Clerk and obtain applicable permits before opening within the city. Food establishments must receive approval from the Health Department. Commercial tenants must…

Source: City of Auburn City Clerk

Lewiston's zoning ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance conditions. The occupation must be clearly secondary to the residential use, no non-resident employees may…

Source: City of Lewiston Planning Department