Building Setbacks & Zoning in Maine (2026)

2 rules on the books across Maine, 1 city or county. 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…

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…