Building Setbacks & Zoning in Maine (2026)

5 rules on the books across Maine, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Setback Rules

How far structures must be from property lines, streets, and other buildings. Different setbacks apply to front, side, and rear yards.

Portland's Land Use Code fixes front, rear and side setback minimums zone-by-zone in Table 7-A of Article 7, not as one…

In the Town of Skowhegan, Maine, new principal and accessory structures built for human habitation or occupancy must…

Maximum building heights allowed by zoning, including how height is measured and exceptions for chimneys, antennas, and rooftop equipment.

Portland's Land Use Code caps residential structure height at 35 feet across the RN-1, RN-2, RN-3, and (as a base…

In the Town of Skowhegan, Maine, principal and accessory structures and expansions of existing structures in the…

The maximum percentage of your lot that can be covered by buildings and impervious surfaces like driveways and patios.

In the Town of Skowhegan, Maine, the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance caps the total footprint of structures, parking lots…