Code Enforcement
About the Department
The Town employs a full time Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) who also serves as the town’s Local Plumbing Inspector. From a customer service perspective, this is very important as it allows applicants for permits a one stop shop. Having one person, housed in the Town Office, be responsible for this and for all enforcement is a very efficient process.
The Town administers a Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, a Subdivision Ordinance and a Letter of Intent Ordinance which requires a permit for any construction project in excess of $1,500.
The CEO is also responsible for staffing the Planning Board which meets monthly on the third Tuesday of every month. Meetings are held at the Town Office beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Contact Info
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday
By Appointment Only
Code Enforcement Officer
Nathan Smart
nsmart@oaklandmaine.us
207-465-2842 (phone)
207-649-4760 (cell)
207-465-9118 (fax)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the property line setbacks for a structure?
15 feet from all sides, including the street right-of-way line. - What is the restriction for putting up a fence?
None. We have no fence control ordinance. It could go on the property line but we recommend 2′-3′ from that line. - I own a lot on the lake. How far from the lake do I have to place my new home or camp?
The structure and septic system must be a minimum of 100 feet horizontal from the high water mark.
Ordinances
- Animal Control Ordinance
- Automobile Graveyard And Junkyard Ordinance
- Oakland Board of Appeals Ordinance
- Control Of Public Areas Ordinance
- Disbursement Warrant Ordinance
- Discharge Of Firearms Ordinance
- Fireworks Ordinance
- Floodplain Management Ordinance
- Holding Tank Ordinance
- Land Use Permit Ordinance
- Letter Of Intent Ordinance
- Exempting Eligible Active Duty Military Personnel From Vehicle Excise Tax Ordinance
- Marijuana Prohibition Ordinance
- Minimum Street Requirements
- Planning Board Ordinance
- Police Ordinance
- Pre-Treatment Ordinance
- Property Maintenance Ordinance
- Restricting Vehicle Weight On Posted Ways Ordinance
- Road Opening Ordinance
- Application For Road Opening Ordinance
- Sewerage Ordinance
- Sex Offender Ordinance
- Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinance
- Shoreland Zoning Ordinance
- Site Review Ordinance for Town of Oakland
- Oakland Solar Array Ordinance
- Site Review Application Form And Checklist Ordinance
- Solicitors and Itinerant Vendor Ordinance
- Solid Waste Ordinance
- Special Amusement Ordinance
- Street Numbering Ordinance
- Streets Sidewalks Municipal Parking Areas Ordinance
- Subdivision Ordinance
- Unnecessary Noise Ordinance