Code Enforcement Officer’s Report

 

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

   

Dock (Seasonal)

1

   

Sheds

8

   

Sun Rooms

3

   

Temp. Office Trailer

1

   

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