Freeport, Maine

Freeport, Maine Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules

City Acceptance Rating: 7/10
Last Updated: 10/3/2017

Type of Permit Required:

Builder’s Permit from the Code Enforcement Office

DEP Certification required for soil disturbances located in a Shoreland Zoning District

ADU Rules in Freeport:

  1. ADU may be attached or detached either by using space within an existing or new dwelling; by building an addition onto an existing dwelling such that the addition is made part of the principal dwelling or by using space within an existing or proposed accessory structure that is within 50 feet of the single family dwelling.

  2. The addition of the ADU must preserve the single family appearance, architectural style, and character of the original structure and shall be in harmony with the general appearance of the neighborhood

  3. The ADU must be a minimum of 320 square feet and up to 40% of the living area of the principal dwelling.

  4. Only one bedroom allowed.

  5. Principal dwelling or ADU must be owner occupied. At least one of the units shall be occupied as a primary residence. 

  6. At least three off-street parking spaces shall be provided on the property. At least one space shall be available for the occupant(s) of the accessory apartment.

  7. A separate entrance for the accessory apartment may be created but shall be clearly secondary to the main entrance.

See the full text here: Zoning Ordinance Accessory Apartments Freeport Maine

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