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South Portland, Maine Permeable Surface Requirements for Nonconforming Lots

This South Portland ordinance establishes that lots that don’t meet minimum lot area or street frontage must leave at least 25% of the area of the lot vegetated and permeable.

Link:

  • City of South Portland Code of Ordinances Section 27.304

Policy Details:

Locale: South Portland, Maine [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 6A: Cold Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Habitat Spaces
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

City of South Portland Code of Ordinances Section 27.304

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