The past year was another extremely busy one for the Code Enforcement Office, both from the standpoint of issuing permits and inspecting projects to investigating alleged code violations. The following permits were issued this year:
|
Building Type |
Number Issued |
Plumbing |
Number Issued |
| Cabins/Cottages |
4 |
Hookups |
1 |
| Additions |
13 |
Internal/Hookup |
7 |
| Change of Use |
1 |
Internal |
38 |
| Patio, Porch, Decks |
9 |
Replacement |
6 |
| Garages |
8 |
Septic Systems |
30 |
| Mobile Home |
1 |
|
|
| Replace Structures |
4 |
Total
Issued |
82 |
| Residences |
28 |
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| Dock (Seasonal) |
1 |
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| Sheds |
8 |
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| Sun Rooms |
3 |
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| Temp. Office Trailer |
1 |
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| Total
Issued |
81 |
The Code Enforcement Officer and/or plumbing inspector investigated the following complaints:
|
Complaint |
Location |
Findings |
Resolution/Status 12/31/03 |
|
No Septic System |
Francis Drive |
Found home improperly occupied without septic system |
After notification, the town installed a system and will bill the homeowner |
|
Junkyard without license |
Jordan River Road |
More than 2 junk vehicles found on property |
Notice of violation issued, property owner removed vehicles. |
|
Building replaced without permit |
Seal Point Road |
Upon admission, found building 19-feet from water |
Notice of violation complied with after Appeals Board hearing. |
|
Malfunctioning Septic |
Buttermilk Road |
Found septic system not functioning |
Issued notice to replace, homeowner complied. |
|
Expansion in Shoreland without permit |
Meadow Point Road |
Found accessory structure with addition |
Instructed owner to apply to Planning Board – awaiting complete application |
Deputy CEO John Larson resigned during the year.
John Holdsworth, Code Enforcement Officer
Dennis Ford, Deputy
Code Enforcement Officer
Robert Sharkey,
Deputy Plumbing Inspector