relative to municipal health ordinances and accessory dwelling units and relative to on-premises licenses for licensed barbershops and salons.
Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off; SJ 14
Summary
The bill requires towns to allow one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) wherever single‑family homes are permitted, with special rules for protected shoreland. It creates uniform design, setback, and septic‑system requirements and limits ADUs to one per primary dwelling. The goal is to expand housing options while protecting shoreland and keeping environmental standards consistent.
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