Land Use & Zoning
In Maine, when a nonconforming structure (grandfathered) is destroyed by more than 50% of its value, the owner typically:
AMay rebuild the nonconforming structure as-is
BMust rebuild in conformity with current zoning requirements✓ Correct
CReceives a variance automatically to rebuild
DCan only rebuild if they restore the original historic design
Explanation
Under Maine's shoreland zoning and most local zoning ordinances, a nonconforming structure destroyed by more than 50% of its value or structural components must be rebuilt in conformity with current zoning, not restored to its nonconforming state.
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