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WhereBucksport, Maine

BodyTown Council 07/28/2022 - Jul 28, 2022

Money$1500 was at stake

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BUCKSPORT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 P.M., THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUCKSPORT TOWN OFFICE
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This meeting will be held IN PERSON. It can also be viewed on local cable channel 1303 or on the internet by
accessing townhallstreams.com and selecting Bucksport. Questions or comments may be submitted prior to or
during the meeting by emailing slessard(1bucksportrnaine.gov or during the meeting by calling 469-7368
1. Call Meeting To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Presentation of any Town Council Recognitions
4. Consider minutes of previous meetings

a. Town Council Minutes 7-14-2022
5. Receive and Review Correspondence
a. Verona Police Call July 11, 2022
b. Verona Police Call July 16, 2022
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Ordinances to Consider/Introduction

a. 2nd reading Chapter 2, Section 14, Employee Benefits
b. 2nd reading Fee Ordinance adding Electric Vehicle Charger Fees
c. 2nd reading Changes to Appendix K, Land Use Ordinance
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Discussion Items (Manager Clarification and Direction, or Council Discussion and/or Input on Issues)

8. Agenda Items
a. Resolve 2023-09 To Approve Sewer Commitment April 1, 2022- June 30, 2022
b. Resolve 2023-10 To approve up to $1500 for transportation costs for skateboard ramp
9. Resignations, Appointments, Assignments, and Elections
10. Approval of Quit Claims, Discharges, and Deed

a. Estate of DaITell Howard, Map 033, Lots 5 & 6. Quit Claim to Robin McCarthy & Elias Heyns, tax
liens 6/19/19, 6.30/20, 6.15/21 (account 01421). Sewer liens: 3/23/2021, 9/28/21, 3/23/2022 (account
93), sewer liens: 3/19/2018, 9.26.2018, 3/19/2019, 9/26/2019, 3/26/2020, 9/28/2020, 3/23/2021,
9/28/2021, 3/23/2022 (account 90)
11. Town Manager Report
12. Set Public Hearings, and/or Hold Public Hearings and Approval of any Licenses or Permits

a. Public Hearing Chapter 2, Section 14, Employee Benefits
b. Public Hearing Fee Ordinance adding Electric Vehicle Charger Fees
c. Public Hearing Changes to Appendix K, Land Use Ordinance
13. Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda for Council and Public
14. Upcoming Public Hearings, Designation of Topics for Committee Assignment, and Scheduling of
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Committee Meetings

a. Regulatory Review
15. Adjournment

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discontinued road discussion

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BUCKSPORT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
7:00 P.M., THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2022
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUCKSPORT TOWN OFFICE
This meeting will be held IN PERSON. It can also be viewed on local cable channel 1303 or on the internet by
accessing townhallstreams.com and selecting Bucksport. Questions or comments may be submitted prior to or
during the meeting by emailing slessard(ibucksportn1aine.2ov or during the meeting by calling
469-7368
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1. Call Meeting To Order Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.
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2. Roll Call

Councilors Present.’ Mark Eastman, Jim Morrison, Paul Bissonnette, Peter Stewart,
Dan Ormsby, Kathy Downes, Ed Rankin
Councilors Absent.’ None

Presentation of any Town Council Recognitions

a. Swear in Alan Medina Full Time Police Officer
b. Swear in Allyson Moore Full Time Animal Control Officer
c. Swear in Hannah Flachsbart Full Time Firefighter/AEMT
d. Swear in Kevin Stevens Full Time Firefighter/AEMT
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Town Clerk Jacob Gran swore in ailfour employees.
e.

K-9 Donation Recognitions Public Safety Director Geagan recognized all donors and presented a
Police Challenge coin to Byron Vinton.
1. Anonymous $10,000
2. Byron & Linda Vinton $1,000
3. Madeline Hamersly Ballistic Vest
4. Randy Hocking $200
5. Elaine Morey Monthly Food Purchase
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Consider minutes of previous meetings

a. Town Council Minutes 6-9-2022 Motion by Councilor Bissonnette, seconded by Councilor
Eastman to approve with an amendment to ratify item 8d of the 6-9-22 agenda with a motion by
Councilor Rankin and second by Councilor Eastman, approved. 7-0
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5. Receive and Review Correspondence
a. Orland Police Call June 28, 2022 Noted.
b. Verona Police Call June 27, 202 Noted.
c. Verona Police Call June 6, 2022 Noted.
d. Downcast Transportation Ridership Report May 2022 Noted.
e. Safety Works Meeting Notice August 23, 2022 Noted.
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6. Ordinances to Consider/Introduction
a. 15t reading Chapter 2, Section 14, Employee Benefits Movedforward for 2’ reading and Public
Hearing
b. 1st reading Fee Ordinance adding Electric Vehicle Charger Fees Movedforward for 2’ reading
and Public Hearing
c. 15t reading Changes to Appendix K, Land Use Ordinance Movedforwardfor 2nd reading and Public
Hearing
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7. Discussion Items (Manager Clarification and Direction, or Council Discussion and/or Input on Issues)
a. Infrastructure Committee Update Councilor Bissonnette reported that the Committee had discussed
a skate park proposal which involves funding assistance to acquire a skatepark ramp, the animal
shelter location which the Committee supported locating at land adjacent to the Town Garage,
changes to the hours at the fitness center to accommodate concerns about having it open during
school hours as well as the Town Manager compiling information about the possibility ofmoving the
fitness center and Y office to the skating rink building, and that the Committee was in favor of having
the Town Manager prepare a plan for a matching/fundraising program to acquire a bus/van for the
senior center
b. Regulatory Review Committee Update Councilor Eastman reported that the committee had
recommended .27 per Kwh and a limit of 4 hours for EVchargers at the Town Dock, and had also
recommended that changes the Chapter 2for employee benefits and proposed amendments to
Appendix K, the Land Use Ordinance be movedforward to a second reading and public hearing.
c. Services Committee Update Councilor Ormsby reported that the Committee had recommended
Linda Moore for membership on the Cemetery Committee.
d. 27 Main Street Proposal Wishrock Development Vice President ofDevelopment, Penn Lindsay
made a proposal to the Council for location ofan 18 apartment workforce housing development at 27
Main Street to also include 1200 square feet ofretail space. Mr. Lindsay requested a non-binding
Letter ofhn’erest from the Town to allow his company to make application to Maine State Housingfor
funding available for this type ofdevelopment. Motion by Councilor Rankin, Seconded by Councilor
Eastman to authorize the Town Manager to provide a Letter ofInterestfor Wish rock Developmentfor
a workforce housing project at 27 Main Street. Vote 7-0.
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8. Agenda Items
a. Resolve 2023-01 To Approve Maine PERS Plan Changes for Police and Fire/EMS —Motion by
Councilor Bissonnette, seconded by Councilor Eastman to approve. Vote 7-0
b. Resolve 202 3-02 To Approve MMA Legislative Policy Committee Ballot
Ormsby seconded by Councilor Bissonnette to approve. Vote 7-0
c.

Resolve 2023-03 To Set the 2022-2023 Mil rate at S 16.95 per thousand
Ormsby seconded by Councilor Rankin to approve. Vote 7-0.

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Motion by Councilor

d. Resolve 2023-04 To Approve the Local Road Assistance Program Funds for 2022-23
Councilor Eastman, seconded by Councilor Ormsby to approve. Vote 7-0.
e. Resolve 2023-05 To Approve MMA Voting Ballot
Councilor Bissonnette to approve. Vote 7-0.

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Motion by

Motion by Councilor Ormsby, seconded by

Resolve 2023-06 To Approve Gas/Diesel Bid 2022-2023 Motion by Mayor Stewart, seconded by
Councilor Rankin to approve the Gas/Diesel Bid ofDead River for fixed price for diesel and rack
plus .15 for gasoline. Vote 7-0.
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g. Resolve 2023-07 To Approve Purchase of a Police Cruiser— Motion by Councilor Ormsby, seconded
by Councilor Rankin to approve. Vote 7-0.
h. Motion by Councilor Eastman, seconded by Councilor Bissonnette to add an item to the agenda. Vote
7-0. Motion by Councilor Eastman, seconded by Councilor Rankin to approve Resolve 2 023-08
Central Street Sewer Project contract to Wardwell Construction. Vote 7-0.
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9. Resignations, Appointments, Assignments, and Elections
a. Appointment Linda Moore Cemetery Committee Motion by Councilor Eastman, seconded by
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Councilor Ormsby to appoint Linda Moore to the Cemetery Committee. Vote 7-0.0
10. Approval of Quit Claims, Discharges, and Deed
a. Tax Lien discharge, Kelley J. Albert Map 047 Lot 15, 6/30/20 lien
b. Tax Lien discharge, Kelley J. Albert Map 047-013-001, 06/30/20 lien

Motion by Councilor Eastman, seconded by Councilor Rankin to approve both item a and item b.
Vote 7-0.
11. Town Manager Report See Attachment A.
a. Department Head Reports Noted.
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12. Set Public Hearings, and/or Hold Public Hearings and Approval of any Licenses or Permits
a. Liquor License Renewal Friar’s Brewhouse Tap Room Motion by Councilor Downes, seconded
by Councilor Rankin to approve. Vote 7-0.
b. Use of Town Office Parking Lot 8/6/22 Rich Rotella Motion by Councilor Eastman, seconded
by Councilor Ranking approve use of the town officc parking lot as described. Vote 7-0.
c. Liquor License Renewal Carrier’s Mainly Lobster Motion by Councilor Eastman, seconded by
Councilor Ranking to approve. Vote 7-0.
d. Liquor License Renewal American Cruise Lines Motion by Councilor Downes, seconded by
Councilor Eastman to approve. Vote 7-0.
e. Approve Wednesday on Main Event July 27th at Gazebo Motion by Councilor Downes, seconded
by Councilor Ormsby to approve. Vote 7-0.
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13. Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda for Council and Public
John Daniels, 119 US Route 1 presented his concerns over maintenance of business and private
residences in his area as well as expressing concern over changing zoning on the water side of Route 1
to allow restaurants and taverns. He provided niaterialfor the Town Manager to distribute prior to the
public hearing on changes to Appendix K on July 28, 2022.
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Councilor Rankin asked about the status of Central Street as a town road with MDOt, the Town Dock
expansion project andforeclosed properties in Bucksport. The Town Manager responded that Central
Street is in the hands ofMDOT and we are waiting for response from them. The dock project is all ready to
go just as soon as funding is found. The Holtra Chem project remains a possible means offunding.
Foreclosure letters are going out to non-owner occupied properties that that foreclosedfor unpaid tx and
sewer.
Councilor Morrison questioned the language in Council Rules that defined the role of the Services
Committee, and whether the language should be changed to more accurately reflect the responsibilities of
the Committee.
14. Upcoming Public Hearings, Designation of Topics for Committee Assignment, and Scheduling of
Committee Meetings Public Hearings on July 28th: Fee Ordinance for EV Charger fees, Chapter 2for
Employee Benefit updates, and Appendix K changes.
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15. Adjournment
Vote 7-0.

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Motion by otmcilor Eastman, seconded by cotinci/or Rankin to adjourn at 8.23 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan Lessard, Town Manager

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4f4A/A

Bucksport Police Department
Officer Report for Incident 22BK-2674
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Nature: Agency Assist

Address:

Location: 157

Offense Codes: 7608
Received By: Aimee Reynolds

How Received: T

Agency: BKPD

Responding Officers: Benjamin Kolko
Responsible Officer: Benjamin Kolko

Disposition: CLO 07/12/22

When Reported: 04:42:53 07/11/22

Occurred Between: 04:42:10 07/11/22 and 04:42:10 07/11/22

Assigned To:

Detail:

Date Assigned:

Status:

Status Date:

Due Date:

Complainant: 82641
Last: Hancock County

First:

**/**/**

Mid:

RCC
DOB:

**/**/**

Race:

Dr Lic:
Sex:

Address: 50 State St; Suite 13

Phone: (207)667-8866

City: Ellsworth, ME 04605

Offense Codes
Reported:

Observed: 7608 Assist Sheriffs Department

Additional Offense: 7608 Assist Sheriff’s Department

Circumstances
NONE Nothing Attached
Responding Officers:
Benjamin Kolko

Unit:
BK407

Responsible Officer: Benjamin Kolko
Received By: Aimee Reynolds

Agency: BKPD
Last Radio Log: 06:23:26 07/1 1/22 CMPLT

How Received: T Telephone

Clearance: COM Report Complete and

Approved
When Reported: 04:42:53 07/11/22

Disposition: CLO Date: 07/12/22
Occurred between: 04:42:1007/11/22

Judicial Status: AAT

Misc Entry: SGT Moody
Modus Operandi:

and: 04:42:10 07/11/22
Description :

Method

Involvements

0713122

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Bucksport Police Department

SP,?,.
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(hUt (11th

Officer Report for Incident 22BK-2764
POLICE

Nature: Agency Asst-LE

Address:

Location:

Verona Island ME 04416

Offense Codes: 7608
Received B’: Liz McCann

How Received: T

Agency: BKPD

Responding Officers: Robert Findlay
Responsible Officer: Robert Findlay

Disposition: CLO 07/18/22

When Reported: 21:28:52 07/16/22

Occurred Between: 21:28:09 07/16/22 and 21:28:09 07/16/22

Assigned To:

Detail:

Status:

Status Date:

**/**/**

Date Assigned:

**/**/**

Due Date:

Complainant: 82641
Last: Hancock County

First:

Mid:

RCC
DOB:

**/**/**

Race:

Dr Lic:
Sex:

Phone: (207)667-8866

Address: 50 State St; Suite 13
City: Ellsworth, ME 04605

Offense Codes
Reported:

Observed: 7608 Assist Sheriff’s Department

Additional Offense: 7608 Assist Sheriffs Department

Circumstances
ALCOH Alcohol involved
Responding Officers:
•

Robert Findlay

Unit

BK403

Responsible Officer: Robert Findlay
Received By: Liz McCann

Agency: BKPD
Last Radio Log: 21:57:15 07/16/22 CMPLT

How Received: T Telephone

Clearance: COM Report Complete and

Approved
When Reported: 2 1:28:52 07/16/22
Judicial Status: AAT

Disposition: CLO Date: 07/18/22
Occurred between: 21:28:09 07/16/22

Misc Entry: SGT Moody
Modus Operandi:

and: 21:28:09 07/16/22
Description:

Method:

Involvements

07 2022

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Officer Report for Incident 22BK-2 764

Page 3 of 3

Supplement
OUTLINE #4

NARRATIVE REPORT

Incident Report # :
Date of Report
:

22BK—2764
7/17/22

ATN/CTN #
Details:
I assisted HCSO Deputies at
; residence on the West
Side of Verona Island. The initial report was that
night be in a gunfight
with a neighbor. Another party reported that
d “beat the shit” out of his
Grandson,
and that there was quite a bit of hollelring. I have a
strong rapport with
and eased the situation for the Deputies.
admitted
to discharging a weapon earlier in the evening. Neither
or
ould be located.
claimed to be the victim of
assault.
Grandson.
is
s highly intoxicated and
getting sentimental about the loss of his daughter,
cleared at the
same time the Deputies did.
was offered medical assistance and
declined.
Audio File Available

[XJ YES

Video File Available

[1 YES

Reporting Officer :

[1 NO
[1 NO

FINDLAY

07:20122

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____Abstained

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RESOLVE #R-2023-09 TO APPROVE AND SIGN CERTIFICATE OF COMMITMENT
OF SEWER USER RATE

Whereas, Susan Lessard serves as Treasurer for the Town of Bucksport; and,
Whereas the Bucksport Sewer System is a town operated entity which pays for its operations
through sewer fees; and,
Whereas sewer fees are due for the period of April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, in the amount of
$203,282.06; and,
Whereas it is the Town Treasurer who collects the Sewer Fees; and,
Be it resolved by the Bucksport Town Council in Town Council assembled to sign the
Certificate of Commitment of Sewer User Rate; and the Town Treasurer is to collect the
balances stated as directed in Certificate of Commitment.
Acted on July 28, 2022
Yes

Attested by: Jacob Gran, Town Clerk

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_______________________
________________________
_______________________
______________________
_______________________
_______________________
______________________
______________________

CERTIFICATE OF COMMITMENT OF SEWER USER RATE

Susan Lessard, the Treasurer of the Municipality of Bucksport, Maine
I

We, the undersigned Municipal Officers of Bucksport, hereby certify and commit to you
a true list of the sewer rates established by us pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A. Section 3406
for those properties, units and structures required by local and State law to pay a sewer
rate to the municipality, for the period April 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2022. This list
is comprised of the pages numbered 1 to
inclusive which are attached to this
certificate. The date on which the rates included in this list are due and payable on
July 1, 2022. You are hereby required to collect, from each person named on the attached
list his or her respective amount as indicated in the list, the sum total of those listings
being $203,282.06. You are hereby required to charge interest at the rate of 4% per
annum on any unpaid account balance beginning October 1, 2022.
You are hereby authorized to collect these rates and any accrued interest by any means
legally available to you under State law on or before July 1, 2023 you shall complete and
make an account of your collections of the whole sum herein committed to you.
Given under our hands this

28TH

day of July, 2022.

MUNICIPAL OFFICERS, TOWN OF BUCKSPORT

: PA UL A. BISSONNETTE
:KATHYL. DOWNES

: MARK B. EASTMAN
: JAMES R. MORRISON
: DANIEL M. ORMSBY
ED WA RD A. RANKIN JR.

: PETER L. STEWART
SUSAN M. LESSARD
TOWN MANAGER
(Witness to All)

DOCUMENTS

CERTIFIC’ATE OF COMMITMENT OF SEWER USER RATE-JULY 2022. doc, 2022-07-14, AMH

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Analysis Reports

BUCKSPORT
01:40 PM

07/14/2022
Page 1

Analysis Reports

Billing Edit Report
Water
Misc/Adj
Tax

Override Bills

Regular

101
102

184
148

0.00
0.00

103
104

343
112

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

Total:

787

0.00

Book

Water Total

Regular

Sewer
Misc/Adj
Tax

Sewer Total

Total

0.00

62,378.98
27,142.48
95,398.62
18,361.98

0.00

203,282.06

0.00
0.00

58,818.48 3,560.50
27,142.48
0.00
82,189.22 13,209.40
18,361.98
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00 186,512.1 16,769.9
6
0

Dollar Amounts Report
-

Sewer
5

Cat: 4

49,600.29

0.00

8,014.37
47,496.42
546.66

0.00
1,673.12

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

Total: 95,951.20 105,657.7
4

1,673.12

0.00

Book
101
102
103
104

RESIDENT COMMERC
12,778.69
19,128.11
46,229.08
17,815.32

Cat: 6

Total

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

62,378.98

0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

27,142.48
95,398.62
18,361.98

0.00

Cat: 6

0.00

0.00 203,282.0
6

Consumption Report
3

Cat: 4

Sewer
5

Total

0
0
7

0
0
0
0

0
0

4,794
1,731
6,499

0
0
0
0

13,024

Cat: 6

Book

RESIDENT COMMERC

101
102
103
104

761
1,114
2,893

4,033
617

3,599
0

Total:

4,768

8,249

Bill Count Report

Cat: 4

Sewer
5

Total

101

108

184

102
103
104

110
268
108

38
72

0
3

0
0

0
0
0

0
0

148
343
112

Total:

562

222

787

Book

RESIDENT COMMERC

Meter Report
-

Code Meter Size
1

Default

Total:
***

Sewer

Count

Consumption

787

13024

787

13024

Consumption totals may be skewed because of combined meters and changes in meter size.

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RESOLVE #R-2022-10 TO APPROVE UP TO $1500 FOR TRANSPORATION COSTS
OF A SKATEBOARD RAMP

Whereas, the Town of Bucksport has been approached about the possibility of locating a
skateboard park in Bucksport, and
Whereas, a local Skateboard group has located a professionally designed and constructed ramp
that has been offered as a gift, and
Whereas, the ramp is located in New Hampshire and requires transportation to Bucksport, and
Whereas, the Town wishes to assist the Skateboard group with acquiring the ramp,
Be it resolved by the Bucksport Town Council in town council assembled to approve the
expenditure of up to S 1500 for the transportation of a donated skateboard ramp from New
Hampshire to Bucksport.
Acted on July 28, 2022
Yes

Abstained_____

Attested by Jacob Gran, Town Clerk

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Municipal
QUITCLAIM DEED

1(now alT Persons by these Presents,
7iiat the Inhabitants of

TOWN OF BUCKSPORT
A body corporate and politic, located at
BUCKSPORT
in the County of ----HANCOCK---- and State of Maine,
in consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration paid by
The Estate of Darrell R. Howard
whose mailing address is 55 Jellison Ridge Road, Surry, ME 04884
do hereby release and forever quitclaim unto the said
ROBIN MCCARTHY and ELIAS HEYNS

heirs and assigns forever, all its right, title and interest in and to the following
described real estate situated at
66 MCDONALD STREET & 72 MCDONALD STREET, BUCKSPORT
in the County of HANCOCK and State of Maine:
LOCATED ON MAP 033 LOT 05 & 06 OF THE ASSESSORS TAX MAPS FOR THE
TOWN OF BUCKSPORT, CONSISTING OF 54 MAPS NUMBERED FROM 1 THRU 53
INCLUSIVE, WHICH ARE ON FILE AT THE TOWN OF BUCKSPORT MUNICIPAL
OFFICE, 50 MAIN STREET, BUCKSPORT, MAINE.
TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE DATED & LOCATED:
(TRIO REAL ESTATE ACCT#01421)

06/19/2019 BK 6958 PG 584, 06/30/2020 BK 7034 PG 30 & 06/15/2021 BK 7128 PG 841
SEWER LIEN CERTIFICATE DATED & LOCATED:
(TRIO UTILITY ACCT#93)

03/23/2021 BK 7106 PG 374, 09/28/2021 BK 7157 PG 685 & 03/23/2022 BK 7196 PG 139
SEWER LIEN CERTIFICATE DATED & LOCATED:
(TRIO UTILITY ACCT#90)

03/19/2018 BK 6879 PG 810, 09/26/2018 BK 6914 PG 170, 03/19/2019 BK 6941 PG 417
09/26/2019 BK 6979 PG 235, 03/26/2020 BK 7013 PG 437, 09/28/2020 BK 7058 PG 178
03/23/2021 BK 7106 PG 375, 09/28/2021 BK 7157 PG 684 & 03/23/2022 BK 7196 PG 138
RECORDED UNDER THE NAME: (DEVISEES) DARRELL HOWARD AND STEPHANIE HOWARD (PR)
ALL AT THE HANCOCK COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS
To the extent any of the above-referenced tax liens have not matured, the Grantor hereby
acknowledges payment of and discharges the same.

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___________________________________Susan
_______________________Edward
_________________________
__________________________

_____________________________
__________________________________
__________________________

‘Tb have ané to IiO(éthe same, together with all the privileges and appurtenances
there unto belonging to the said

ROBIN MCCARTHY and ELIAS HEYNS,
as joint tenants, their heirs and assigns forever.

heirs and assigns forever.

In ‘Witness Whereof the said Inhabitants of ---TOWN OF BUCKSPORT--has caused this instrument to be sealed with its corporate seal and signed in its corporate
name by its COUNCILORS
thereunto duly authorized, this 28TH day of
the month of JULY A.D. 2022.

Siqned Sea[ecfan[e1iverec[
in presence of
Inlia6itants of ‘Thwn ofBuck.sport
Paul A. Bissoimette

Kathy L. Downes

Mark B. Eastman

James R. Morrison

Daniel M. Ormsby

A. Rankin Jr.

Peter L. Stewart
(MAYOR)

Lessard
(Witness to All)

STJ4TE O4IME, COVMItYOFHANcocK ss. 7VL’Y28, 2022.
Then personally appeared the above named
COUNCILORS
And acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be
THEIR
free act and deed in
THEIR
said capacity, and the free act and deed of said body corporate.
Before me,

Jacob R. Gran, Notary Public
State of Maine Hancock County
My commission expires: June 15, 2029
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BUCKSPORT TOWN COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
DATE OF HEARING: Thursday, July 28, 2022
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: BUCKSPORT TOWN OFFICE, 54) MAIN STREET
INTERESTED PARTIES MAY SUBMIT ORAL OR WRiTTEN
COMMENTS CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING:
Proposed amendment to the Town Fee Schedule to add
usage fees for EV Chargers.
Proposed amendments to Chapter 2 Personnel Policy
of the Town Code.
Proposed amendments to Appendix K Land Use Ordi
nance of the Town Code. Changing the zoning regarding
the followings Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Sales,
Cultivation, Processing, and Testing Facilities. Changing
the Allowed uses in the R1S Zone to include Restaurants.
Changing the zoning boundary of the DT zone.
Copies of the proposed ordinance may be obtained at
the Bucksport Town Office during regular business
hours, or from the town’s website at
www.bucksportmaine.gov.
07/21/22
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Bucksport Town Code Chapter 2

Proposed Changes 7-7-2022

SECTION 14 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
14.1
HOLIDAYS: Full-time employees are granted the following holidays with pay:
1.
New Year’s Day
2.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
3.
Washington’s Birthday (observed on Presidents’ Day)
4.
Patriots Day
Memorial Day
5.
Juneteenth
6.
7.
Independence Day
Labor Day
8.
9.
Columbus Day
10. Veterans’ Day
11. Thanksgiving (including the Friday after Thanksgiving)
12. Christmas
14.1.1

14.1.2

14.1.2.1

14.1.3
14.1.3.1
14.1.4

14.1.5

14.1.6

14.1.7

In order to be eligible for holiday pay, an employee must work the last scheduled
work day prior to the holiday, and the next scheduled work day after the holiday,
unless excused by the department’s supervisor, or the employee is on an approved
vacation or earned sick time.
Employees who work a five day work week (Monday— Friday): If a holiday falls on a
Sunday, the holiday will be observed by the Town on the following Monday. If a
holiday falls on a Saturday, the holiday will be observed by the Town on the
preceding Friday. A Town Department with a normal work day on Saturday or
Sunday shall observe a holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday on the actual date of
the holiday.
Employees who work a four day work week (Monday Thursday): If a holiday falls
on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed by the Town on the following Monday. If a
holiday falls on a Friday, the holiday will be observed by the Town on the preceding
Thursday. Holidays that fall on a Saturday will be given to the employees as an
additional personal day. Employees will forfeit the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Full-time employees are also entitled to two personal days off with pay.
Personal days off cannot be carried forward into a new calendar year.
Part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week are eligible to receive
holidays with pay, provided that the holiday or the holiday’s day of observance falls
on the day that the employee was scheduled to work.
Temporary and on-call employees are not entitled to paid holidays. Contracted
employees may be provided with paid holidays in accordance with the terms of their
contract.
An employee that is on a leave of absence without pay, or that is under suspension,
shall not be entitled to holiday pay for any holiday that may occur during the
employee’s leave or suspension.
Holiday pay is to be considered a normal day’s wages.
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14.2

14.2.1

VACATION: Full-time employees and part-time employees who work 20 or more
hours per week shall earn annual vacation time with pay in accordance with the
provisions of this section. Temporary and on-call employees are not entitled to
vacation time with pay. Contracted employees may be provided with vacation time
with pay in accordance with the terms of their contract.
Full-time and part-time employees shall earn a maximum amount of vacation days
per calendar year based on their year of employment as follows:
1. Year 1 through year 4
2 weeks ( 80 hours)
2. Year 5 through year 9:
3 weeks (120 hours)
3. Year 10 through year 14:
4 weeks (160 hours)
4. Year 15 through year 19:
5 weeks (200 hours)
5. Year 20 and over:

14.2.2

14.2,2.1
14.2.3

14.2.4

14.2.4.1

14.2.5

14.2.6

14.2.7

6 weeks (240 hours)

Earned annual vacation days will be credited monthly to an employee’s payroll
records, and expressed as hours. The amount of hours credited shall be determined
with the following formula: [D times H divided by 12 = V] where D = the number of
vacation days an employee is entitled to per year, H = the regular hours in a workday
for the employee, 12 the number of months per year, and V the number of
vacation hours earned per month.
If an employee’s regular workday hours vary during the work week, the value H for
the formula shall be the average of the total work week hours for the employee.
Earned annual vacation time may not accrue to more than 240 Hours. After the
maximum vacation time has been accrued, the employee may not accrue any
additional vacation time until a part of the maximum accrued time has been used. It
will be the responsibility of every employee to be aware of their accumulated
vacation time.
Requests for vacation must be made on properly executed vacation request forms and
approved by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with operational needs. It is
the responsibility of the supervisor to insure that the employee has adequate earned
vacation hours available to cover the vacation period requested. To maintain high
levels ofjob performance, employees are encouraged to take vacation every year.
Once per fiscal year, on July 1St or December Pt, any employee with at least 40 hours
of accumulated vacation time may elect to be compensated for 40 hours of vacation
time in lieu of taking the vacation.
Vacation hours shall be deducted from an employee’s payroll records after the
vacation time is used. A vacation day deduction shall be equivalent to the regular
hours in a work day for the employee, or the average of work hours as addressed in
Section 14.2.2.1. A deduction of vacation time taken of less than one work day shall
be the actual hours taken by the employee.
Vacation hours will not accrue under any of the following circumstances:
1. An employee is on leave of absence without pay pursuant to Section 14.5.
2. An employee is under suspension without pay.
As a general rule, vacation may not be taken by any employee for more than 2
consecutive weeks. Vacation requests in excess of 2 weeks must be requested well in
advance of the desired time and may be denied if such time off constitutes a hardship

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14.2.8

14.2.9
14.2.10

14.10

to the Town. The supervisors determination as to scheduling of annual leave shall be
final.
Accrued vacation time shall be paid to an employee upon separation after one year’s
employment or upon death with no minimum employment, to the employee’s
beneficiary. The payment will be made in one lump sum.
Any employee who separates from town service, and is subsequently rehired, shall be
considered a new employee for the purposes of accruing and using vacation time.
No employee is eligible to take vacation leave with pay until completion of their first
6 months of employment. No employee may take any vacation leave that has not been
earned or while the employee is under suspension or on leave of absence without pay.

HEALTH INSURANCE: The Town offers group hospital, surgical, and medical
benefits to full-time employees, their spouses and their eligible dependents.
Employees should consult their health insurance booklets for details on their chosen
plan. The town and the employees share in the cost of the premium with the
employee’s share being contributed through payroll deduction. The cost-sharing
levels for plans offered by the Town shall be determined on an annual basis by the
Town Council.
14.10.1
Town participation in the cost of coverage begins the first full month following the
employee’s date of hire. Coverage by the health insurance plan is not automatic and
employees must initiate a request for benefits according to their eligibility in order to
obtain coverage.
14.10.2
A spouse who is provided with health insurance coverage from their employer that is
comparable with health insurance offered by the Town may not be enrolled in a
health insurance plan from the Town, unless the premium for the spouse’s insurance
is 30% higher than the premium for comparable coverage by the Town.
14.10.2.1 The Town shall not pay any portion of the premium for health insurance provided to
the spouse by their employer.
14.10.2.2 A spouse who is enrolled in a Town health insurance plan shall be allowed to remain
enrolled regardless of enrollment opportunities that may become available to the
spouse from health insurance plans offered by their employer.
14.10.3
Beginning July 1,2022, employees will pay 50% of the % increase in insurance rates
as a % added to current health care deductions.

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14.16

LONGEVITY PAY INCREASES: Longevity pay is a salary increase for years of
service as an employee of the town. Longevity pay increases are separate from and in

addition to cost of living increases and or merit increases. Non-Union employees
who maintain a satisfactory job performance, shall be entitled to an increase in pay at
the following service dates:
• 6 Months
•
8 Years
• 1 Year
•
10 Years
• 2 Years
•
15 Years
• 4 Years
•
20 Years
• 6 Years
Percentage rate of increases shall be based on the average of union contract longevity
increases for Police, Fire/EMS, and Public Works. The increased pay rate shall take
effect immediately following the employee’s anniversary date.

SECTION 25 COMPLAINTS FROM THE PUBLIC
25.1
Any complaints from the public involving an employee which may result in
disciplinary action, shall be in writing and signed by the complainant, a copy of
which the Town Manager shall make available to the employee involved within three
(3) days of receipt. The Town Manager shall meet with the employee and the
complainant separately, investigate the complaint, and render a written decision
within ten (10) working days. A meeting may be held by the Town Manager, the
Department Head, the employee and the complainant if, in the opinion of the Town
Manager, such a meeting could assist with the resolution of the complaint,
25.2
Whenever an employee is called in by a supervisor for questioning as a result of a
complaint under Section 25.1 under circumstances where discipline other than verbal
reprimand appears to be a possible result, the employee shall be entitled to be
accompanied by a representative at all stages of questioning.

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Quick Overview of changes to the Land Use Ordinance.

1. Took marijuana stores off of Main Street. They would not be allowed anyway, due to the
proximity to the waterfront which is a safe zone.
2. Added marijuana stores for both medical and adult use as allowed in the Cl and R1S Zone,
which is either side of US Route 1.
3. Added language to regulate performance standards of marijuana establishments.
4. Allowed indoor marijuana cultivation facilities in the Ri, Cl, C2, C3, ID, & RT15 zones.
5. Allowed marijuana production facilities in the C3 and ID zones.
6. Allowed marijuana testing facilities in the C3 and ID zones.
7. Removed the language that required businesses in the R1S zone to look residential.
8. Allowed restaurants and taverns to the allowed uses in the R1S zone.
9. Relocated the DT zone boundary to include the properties on the north side of Franklin
Street, between Central Street and Elm Street.

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Appendix K
Land Use Ordinance
9.5

TABLE OF LAND USES

9.5.2
DISTRICTS

ASSEMBLY LAND USES
DT

DT
S

CF
MA

ID
0

LR
0

LR
P0

RP
0

RT
IS

RT
15
RC

SP
0

TB
0

V
I
L

D
1

D
2

D
3

D
4

D
5

D
6

D
7

D
8

D
9

D
10

D
11

D
12

D
13

D
14

D
15

D
16

D
17

D
18

D
19

L2
B.2

L2
B.I

L2
B.2
B.3

DISTRICT
NOTES—*
2.1
AUCTION
HOUSES

2.2

ENTERTAINMENT
ESTABLISH
1’4IENTS
§13.3.2

B.1

B,I

B.I

2.3

FUNERAL
HOMES
2.4
LIBRARIES

B.4
L2

L2
B.2

2.5
MEETING
FACILITIES
2.6
MUSEUMS

L2
B.2

2.7
PLACES OF
WORSHIP
2.8
RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
(INDOOR)
9
IESTAURANTS
13.3.9

L2
B.2

L2
13.2

.1-0

L2
—

TMh
ARNA
)CLh
LUBS

.11
AVERNS

9.5.2.1
B. 1
B.2
B.3
B.4

ASSEMBLY LAND USE NOTES
Entertainment establishments that include adult entertainment are prohibited.
The land use is not allowed in R1(SL) unless it is provided with public sewer service.
Adult entertainment establishments are not allowed in R1(DCR).
The land use may not be located on any lot with frontage on Main Street.

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9.5

TABLE OF LAND USES

9.5.8
DISTRICTS

MERCANTILE LAND USES
DT

DT
S

CF
MA

ID
0

LR
0

LR
P0

RP
0

RT
1S

RT
15
RC

SP
0

TB
0

V
1
L

D
1

D
2

D
3

D
4

D
5

D
6

D
7

D
8

D
9

D
10

D
11

D
12

D
13

D
14

D
15

D
16

D
17

D
18

D
19

LI
H.6

LI
11.5
H.6

LI
H.l
H.6

L2
H.3

L2
11.2

L2
H.2

L2
11.2

L2
H.2
H.4

L2
11.3

DISTRICT
NOTES—*
8.1
HOME-BASED
MERCHANTS
§13.9.1
8.2
LARGE
PRODUCT
DEALERS
8.3
STORES
§13.9.3

8.3.1
LUMBERYARDS

.3.2

EDICAL
ARIJUANA
[SPENSARIES
AREGIVER
ETAIL STORE

134

434

.3.3

IjIARIJUANA
TORE

IMh
EDICAL
MARIJUANA
TORES
IEGISTE RED
IIflSPENSARY

9.5.8.1
H.l
H.2
H.3
H.4
H.5
H.6

x
X

—

X
L2
—

MERCANTILE LAND USE NOTES
The land use is limited to location in the principal dwelling.
The land use is limited to Class C Mercantile (3,000 sq. ft.). Adult products may not be offered for
sale or lease.
The land use is limited to a secondary use that is directly related to the principal use of the property.
The land use is only allowed in Rl(DCR).
New structures require a setback variance from the board of appeals.
The land use may not include sales or rentals of large products typical of a large product dealer.
The land use is limited to the street level stoly of any commercial or noncommercial principal

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9.5.10

PRODUCTION LAND USES

DISTRICTS

DT
S

CF
MA

ID
0

LR
0

LR
P0

RP
0

RT
iS

RT
15
RC

SP
0

TB
0

V
1
L

DISTRICT

D
1

D
2

D
3

D
4

D
5

D
6

D
7

D
8

D
9

D
10

D
11

D
12

D
13

D
14

D
15

D
16

D
17

D
18

D
19

L2
J.1

L2
J.2

L2
J.1

L2
J.2

Li
J.6

LI
J.6

Ll
J.6

Li
J.6

L2
J.1

L2
J.2

L2
J.3

I
X-

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NOTES—+
10.1
AQUACULTURE
10.2
AUTOMOBILE
GRAVE
YARDS
§13.11.2
10.3
AUTOMOBILE
RECYCLING
FACILITIES
§13.11.3
10.4
COM
MERCIAL
FISHERIES
10.5
HOME-BASED
PRODUC
TIONS
§13.11.5
10.6
JUNKYARDS
§ 13. 11.6
10.7
MANUFACTURING
FACILITIES
0.7.1

‘=

ARIJUANA

—
ANUFAC
JRI.’G
ULTIVATION
FACILITIES
0
ARIJUANA
RODUCTS
ANUFACTUR
G FACILITY

X
—

0.1
EDICAL
ARIJUANA
RODUCTS
ANUFACTUR
G FACILITY
10.7.2
SMALL
SAWMILL
FACILITIES

L2
J.8

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1-4
10.8
METALLIC
MINERAL
MINING
§13.11.8

9.5.10.2
J.1
J.2
J.3
J.4
J.5
J.6
J.7
J.8
9.5.12
DISTRICTS

NOTES —*
12.1
ABATTOIRS
12.2
CULTURE
§ 13. 13.2
12.2.1
HOMESTEAD
AGRICULTURE
12.2.2
ANIMAL
HUSBANDRY

PRODUCTION LAND USE NOTES
The land use is not allowed in Rl(DCR), R1(SL)orRl(DC).
The land use is not allowed in R2(JB) or R2(LP).
The land use is only allowed on lots that front on or have access fronting on State Route 46.
Rock excavations subject to DEP approval are only allowed in Rl(BC) and must be directly accessed
from River Road.
Rock excavations subject to DEP approval must be directly accessed from River Road or State Route
46.
The land use must be located in the dwelling and limited to the production of small crafts, food items,
knitted or sewn items, or other similar products produced without any detrimental effect from noise.
Excavations of borrow, clay, topsoil, or silt that are less than 3 acres are subject to LI review,
provided blasting is not required.
Small sawmill facilities are subject to compliance with Section 12.18 Noise.
RURAL LAND USES

DT
S

CF
MA

ID
0

LR
0

LR
P0

RP
0

RT
Is

RT
15
RC

SP
0

TB
0

V
1
L

D
1

D
2

D
3

D
4

D
5

D
6

D
7

D
8

D
9

D
10

D
II

D
12

D
13

D
14

D
15

D
16

D
17

D
18

D
19

L2
L.3
L2

÷
DISTRICT

II,

III

1111

0
L.I

0
L.1

0
L.l

0
L.I

0
L.1

0
L.I

0
L.1

EDICAL
.RR1JUA.T.A.
ROWING
\CILITIES
24
ET.1L
A P. IJ LA NA
iLl! VA1ION
\CILITIES

L2
L.3

0
L.2

12.3
KENNELS
§13.13.3
12.4
TIMBER
HARVESTS

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9.5.12.1
L.1
L.2
L.3
L.4
L.5

TABLE OF LAND USES

9.5
9.5.15
DISTRICTS

TRADE LAND USES (continued)
DT

DT
S

CF
I
A

ID
0

LR
0

LRP
0

R
G

RP
0

RT
IS

RT
15
RC

SP
0

TB
0

V
I
L

D
I

D
2

D
3

D
4

D
5

D
6

D
7

D
8

D
9

D
10

D
II

D
12

D
13

D
14

D
15

D
16

D
17

D
18

D
19

DISTRICT
NOTES—>
15,4
PERSONAL
CARE
SERVICES

5.5

RURAL LAND USE NOTES
The land use is limited to flower, vegetable, fruit or herb gardens and the production of products from
those gardens.
All timber harvests are regulated by the Maine Forest Bureau.
The land use is not allowed in R1(DCR).
The land use is subject to compliance with Section 12.8.
The land use is limited to lots with frontage on River Road and must be located within 4 miles from
the beginning of River Road.

*ET AlL
lIARIJUANA
TESTING
FACILITIES

—

15.6

VEHICLE
SERVICESCLASS I
§13.16.5
15.6
VEHICLE
SERVICESCLASS 2
§13.16.6

L2
0.2

9.5.15.2
0.2

TRADE LAND USE NOTES
The land use is limited to lots that front on or have access fronting on State Route 46.

9.5.16
D-l

DISTRICT NOTES
The DT District is suitable for a variety of businesses, residential uses, public uses and places of
worship.
The DTS District is suitable for a variety of businesses, public, historical, recreational, maritime and
fishery uses, as well as limited residential uses.
The Cl District is suitable for businesses and residential uses.
The C2 District is suitable for businesses and limited residential uses.
The C3 District is suitable for trade, manufacturing and other business uses commonly found in a
commercial business park. Land uses in the business park are subject to compliance with townestablished covenants.
The CFMA District is suitable for the development of commercial and recreational uses fronting on

D-2
D-3
D-4
D-5

D-6

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D-7
D-8
D-9
D-lO.

D-l I
D-l2

D-13

D-14
D- 15

D-l6

D-17

D-18

D-19

Penobscot River. Land uses in this district must be functionally water-dependent uses or accessory
uses related to functionally water-dependent uses.
The ID District is suitable for large-scale industrial uses and smaller commercial uses that are
appropriate for an industrial setting.
The IDO District is suitable for industrial uses as allowed in the ID District.
The LRO District is suitable for low-density residential uses, some low-impact commercial and
noncommercial uses, and recreational uses.
The LRPO District is suitable for low-density residential uses, some low-impact commercial and
noncommercial uses, and recreational uses. Residential uses in this area existed prior to the adoption
of State-mandated shoreland regulations and were originally placed in the Resource Protection
District.
The RG District is suitable for development of residential uses and other uses appropriate for a
residential neighborhood environment.
The RPO District is suitable for the protection of water bodies, wetlands and wildlife, and scenic,
historic and natural resources in the area, and the limited development of residential and recreational
uses. Residential uses are allowed, subject to compliance with Section 17.5.
The RT1S District is suitable for residential uses, limited commercial uses and noncommercial uses.
All new buildings to be occupied for a commercial or noncommercial use in this district must have a
residential architectural style.
The RT15RC District is suitable for residential uses, limited commercial uses, and agricultural and
forestry uses.
The R 1 District is suitable for agricultural, forestry, recreational and public uses, as well as residential
uses and limited commercial uses. The area is within a range of approximately 4 miles from the
center of town, except for areas located in R1(DCR).
The R2 District is suitable for agricultural, forestry, recreational and public uses, as well as residential
uses and limited commercial uses that will not adversely impact the town’s ability to provide an
adequate level of municipal services. The area is outside a range of approximately 4 miles from the
center of town. Any commercial land use or subdivision located in this district must front on or be
provided with an entrance on a public road in Bucksport or on a private road that is directly accessed
by a public road in Bucksport.
The SPO District is suitable for low-density residential uses, some low-impact commercial and
noncommercial uses, and recreational uses. No structure may be penitted in this district unless a
setback variance has been obtained from the board of appeals, as applicable.
The TBO District is suitable for residential uses, some low-impact commercial and noncommercial
uses, and recreational uses. No structure may be permitted in the portion of this district requiring a 75
foot setback, unless a setback variance has been obtained from the board of appeals, as applicable.
The VIL District is suitable for residential uses, public uses, places of worship, and some small
businesses that are appropriate for a residential neighborhood environment.

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13.3

ASSEMBLY USES

13.3.10

RETAIL MARIJUANA SOCIAL CLUBS

13.9

MERCANTILE USES IAMENDED 01-13-11 EFFECTIVE 02-12-ill

13.9.1
13.9.1.1

HOME-BASED MERCHANTS
Home-based merchants must comply with the following standards:
1) The business may not subordinate the residential use of the property.
2) No more than 30% of the total floor area of all buildings on the property may be occupied with
the business. The area occupied by the business may be in one or more buildings on the property,
except no more than 30% of the total floor area of the residential dwelling may be occupied by
the business.
3) Signage and site improvements for the business may not substantially change the residential
appearance of the property.
4) There may be no storage of materials related to the business outside of any building.
5) No more than two employees residing off the property may work at the business location at the
same time.
6) Parking in accordance with the requirements in Section 13.15.8 must be provided.
7) A Medical Marijuana Caregiver Retail Store, Medical Marijuana Registered Dispensary or
Marijuana Store is not allowed as a home based merchant use or accessory use.

13.9.3.2

Medical Marijuana Caregiver Retail Stores. Medical Marijuana Registered
dispensaries and Marijuana Stores must comply with the following standards:
1) On site planting, growing or processing of medical marijuana may not be
conducted.
2) On-site consumption or smoking of medical marijuana may not be conducted.
3) The land use may not be located within: 500 feet of the closest property line of
any lot occupied with a school at the time the land use is permitted.
a. Five hundred (500) feet of the property line of a public or preexisting private
school (K-12).
b. Five hundred (500) feet of the property line of a property used primarily for
religious worship and related religious activities; property used for pre
existing licensed daycare use, or recreational areas designated for use by
children up to eighteen (18) years in age; and 500 hundred (500) feet of the
property line of areas designated as municipal “safe zones’.
c. Required setbacks shall be measured as the most direct, level, shortest,
straight-line distance between property lines of a property containing a
building or structure used as the premises where the land use is conducted, to

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the nearest property line of the premises of a land use listed above.
4) The Land use must be registered and operated in accordance with State
requirements.
5) Medical marijuana and related paraphernalia may only be dispensed to patients
and primary caregivers registered in accordance with State requirements.
6) An electronic security system must be installed in the dispensary. The system
must include video cameras and panic buttons. The system must notify the
police department of any unauthorized breach of security. Security measures
shall also include, at a minimum, the following:
a. Security surveillance cameras installed and operating twenty-four (24) hours
a day, seven (7) days a week, with 30 (30) day video storage, to monitor all
entrances, along with the interior and exterior of the premises, to discourage
and facilitate the reporting of criminal acts and nuisance activities occurring
at the premises; and
b. Door and window combination video and motion detector intrusion system
with audible alarm, maintained in good working condition; and
c. A locking safe affixed to the premises that is suitable for storage of all
marijuana, marijuana products, and cash stored overnight on the licensed
premises; and
d. Exterior lighting that illuminates the exterior walls of the licensed premises
during dusk to dawn, that is either constantly on or activated by motion
detectors; and
e. Deadbolt locks on all exterior doors and any other exterior access points,
excepting windows which shall have locks; and
f. For adult use facilities: methods to ensure that no person under the age of
twenty-one (21) shall have access to marijuana and marijuana products.
7) The emission of odorous or toxic matter in such quantities as to be readily
detectable at any point along lot lines so as to produce a public nuisance or
hazard is prohibited. Violations of this standard shall be considered public
nuisances.
a.

If the operator and/or landowner fail to bring the facility into compliance
within 30 calendar days of the written notice of violation, the CEO will refer
the matter for prosecution. In addition to penalties and costs recoverable
under this Ordinance for violations, the Town may suspend or revoke other

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approvals including, without limitation, any licenses and pursue any other
remedies available to the Town.
8) All marijuana operations must provide for the safe, sanitary, and secure
disposal of any by-products or materials resulting from the operation, and must
submit an operations plan to the Planning Board with the site plan which details
how such by-products or materials will be disposed of.
9)

There shall be posted in a conspicuous location inside each Adult Use. Medical
Marijuana, and Registered Dispensary Establishment, at least one legible sign
containing the following information:
a. “Adult use of or on-site consumption of marijuana is illegal; Open and public
consumption of marijuana in the State of Maine is illegal; The use of marijuana
or marijuana products may impair a person’s ability to drive a car or operate
machinery; No one under the age of twenty-one (21) allowed, Loitering
prohibited”.
b. Medical Use: “use of or on site consumption of marijuana is illegal; open and
public consumption of marijuana in the state of Maine is illegal; the use of
marijuana or marijuana products may impair a person’s ability to drive a car or
operate machinery; no one under the age of twenty-one (21) allowed, except a
minor with a medical marijuana card between the ages of eighteen (18) and
twenty-one (2 1), or a minor under eighteen (18 years of age accompanied by a
legal guardian: loitering prohibited”.

10) Business hours are limited to 98:OOam to 8:00pm, Monday through Saturday
Daily.
11) Any business advertising sign for a dispensary is subject to compliance with
Appendix H Sign Ordinance. In addition, signage may use an image or images
of the marijuana plant as long as they do not exceed 20 % of the sign face, but
there shall be no pictorial representations of other marijuana products or
paraphernalia associated with the use or distribution of marijuana.
a.

There shall be no signage in any window and or door, except for the hours
of operation.

All signs used by, and all marketing and advertising conducted by or on
behalf of the Marijuana Establishment may not involve advertising or
marketing that has a high likelihood of reaching persons under 21 years of
age or that is specifically designed to appeal particularly to persons under
21 years of age. The signs, marketing, or advertising is prohibited from
making any health or physical benefit claims.

l2)No products dispensed from the facility may be within view from any public
way.
13) No products other than medical marijuana and related paraphernalia may be
dispensed, sold or otherwise made available at the facility. The dispensing of

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containing medical marijuana i subject to licensing in
accordance with town and State requirements. No food products shall be sold.
prepared, produced or assembled except in compliance with all operation and
other requirements of state and local law and regulation, including without
limitation, food establishment licensing requirements.
a. Any goods containing marijuana for human consumption shall be stored in a
secure area.
14) All licensed premises shall be in fixed, permanent locations. Licensees shall not be permitted to
operate marijuana establishments in temporary locations such as kiosks, town events or farm
stands.
15) The operation of any marijuana establishment or medical marijuana establislunent without the
required local marijuana license or in violation of the requirements of this chapter shall be a
violation of this chapter.
a. Fines shall be set forth for violation of any of the provisions of this article; violators shall be
punished by a civil penalty of not less than $1,000.00 and not more than $10,000.00 for each
violation, plus attorneys fees and costs, to be recovered on complaint, to the use of the town.
b. Each day a violation is committed, or permitted to continue, shall constitute a separate
violation and shall be fined as such.
16’) Compliance with other laws. A marijuana establishment or medical marijuana establishment shall
meet all operating and other requirements of state and local law and regulation. To the extent the
state has adopted or adopts in the future any stricter law or regulation governing marijuana
establishments the stricter law or regulation shall control.
17) Every Marijuana Establishment shall allow code enforcement officers to enter the premises at
reasonable times for the purpose of checking compliance with all applicable State laws and this
Ordinance.
18) The town may suspend or revoke a license for any violation of this ordinance or any other
applicable building and life safety code requirements. The town may suspend or revoke a license
if the licensee has a state license for a marijuana establishment and/or medical marijuana

establishment suspended or revoked by the state.
a. The licensee shall be entitled to notice and a hearing prior to any suspension or revocation.
13.11

PRODUCTION USES

13.11.8

Marijuana Cultivation Facilities, Marijuana Products Manufacturing Facilities, & Medical
Mariiunana Products Manufacturing Facilities must comply with the following standards:
1) The emission of odorous or toxic matter in such quantities as to be readily
detectable at any point along lot lines so as to produce a public nuisance or
hazard is prohibited. Violations of this standard shall be considered public
111.11 sances.

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a. An odor control plan shall be submitted as part of the site plan review
application describing the odor(s) anticipated to originate at the premises
and the methods to be used to prevent such odor(s) from leaving the
premises.
b. If the operator and/or landowner fail to bring the facility into compliance
within 30 calendar days of the written notice of violation, the CEO will refer
the matter for prosecution. In addition to penalties and costs recoverable
under this Ordinance for violations, the Town may suspend or revoke other
approvals including, without limitation, any licenses and pursue any other
remedies available to the Town.
2) No outside cultivation, processing, or storage of marijuana, marijuana products, or related
supplies is permitted with the exception of home cultivation for personal adult use marijuana.
3) No marijuana or paraphernalia shall be displayed or kept so as to be visible from outside the
building(s).
4) All mariluana operations must provide for the safe, sanitary, and secure disposal of any by
products or materials resulting from the operation, and must submit an operations plan to the
Planning Board with the site plan which details how such by-products or materials will be
disposed of.
5)

Due to tire, explosion, and other hazards inherent in marijuana cultivation and manufacturing
facilities, including but not limited to heavy electrical loads, hot lighting fixtures, C02
enrichment, extraction solvents (e.g. acetone, butane, propane, ethanol, heptane, isopropanol,
C02, etc.), high pressure extraction methods, and flammable contents, the owner must agree to
annual inspection by the Bucksport Fire Department, and ftirthermore must install a Knox Box at
each locked entry (e.g. gate, door) for emergency access. Installation of Knox Boxes must be
done in coordination with the Bucksport Fire Department.

6) An electronic security system must be installed. The system must include video
cameras and panic buttons. The system must notify the police department of
any unauthorized breach of security. Security measures shall also include, at a
minimum, the following:
a. Security surveillance cameras installed and operating twenty-four (24) hours
a day, seven (7) days a week, with 30 (30) day video storage, to monitor all
entrances, along with the interior and exterior of the premises. to discourage
and facilitate the reporting of criminal acts and nuisance activities occurring
at the premises; and
b. Door and window combination video and motion detector intrusion system
with audible alarm, maintained in good working condition; and
c. A locking safe affixed to the premises that is suitable for storage of all
marijuana, marijuana products, and cash stored overnight on the licensed
premises; and

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d. Exterior lighting that illuminates the exterior walls of the licensed premises
during dusk to dawn, that is either constantly on or activated by motion
detectors; and
e. Deadbolt locks on all exterior doors and any other exterior access points,
excepting windows which shall have locks; and
f. For adult use facilities: methods to ensure that no person under the age of
twenty-one (21) shall have access to marijuana and marijuana products.
7’) The emission of odorous or toxic matter in such quantities as to be readily
detectable at any point along lot lines so as to produce a public nuisance or
hazard is prohibited. Violations of this standard shall be considered public
nuisances.
a.

An odor control plan shall be submitted as part of the site plan review
application describing the odor(s) anticipated to originate at the premises
and the methods to be used to prevent such odor(s) from leaving the
premises.
If the operator and/or landowner fail to bring the facility into compliance
within 30 calendar days of the written notice of violation, the CEO will refer
the matter for prosecution. In addition to penalties and costs recoverable
under this Ordinance for violations, the Town may suspend or revoke other
approvals including, without limitation, any licenses and pursue any other
remedies available to the Town.

8) The operation of any marijuana establishment or medical marijuana
establishment without the required local marijuana license or in violation of the
requirements of this chapter shall be a violation of this chapter.
a. Fines shall be set forth for violation of any of the provisions of this article;
violators shall be punished by a civil penalty of not less than $1,000.00 and
not more than $10,000.00 for each violation, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, to
be recovered on complaint, to the use of the town.
b. Each day a violation is committed, or peimitted to continue, shall constitute a
separate violation and shall be fined as such.
9) Compliance with other laws. A marijuana establishment or medical marijuana
establishment shall meet all operating and other requirements of state and local
law and regulation. To the extent the state has adopted or adopts in the future
any stricter law or regulation governing marijuana establishments the stricter
law or regulation shall control.
10) Every Marijuana Establishment shall allow code enforcement officers to enter
the premises at reasonable times for the purpose of checking compliance with
all applicable State laws and this Ordinance.

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11) The town may suspend or revoke a license for any violation of this ordinance or
any other applicable building and life safety code reciuirements. The town may
suspend or revoke a license if the licensee has a state license for a marijuana
establishment and/or medical marijuana establishment suspended or revoked by
the state.
a. The licensee shall be entitled to notice and a hearing prior to any suspension or
revocation.
13.13

RURAL USES IAMENDED 01-13-11 EFFECTIVE 02-12-111

13,13.2.7
1)
2)

IViedical mariluana mwing iacimies must comply with the following standaft
On site consumption or smolung of medical marijuana may not be conducted.
The land use
conducted within 1,000 feet of any place of worship,
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4)
5)

6)
7)

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Fifl use must be
steredand operated in accordance with State
requirements.
The land use may not include an on site medical marijuana dispensary.
The growing facility must be located in a ftilly enclosed building and must not be
visible from the outside. The occupancy must be in fWl compliance with the
requirements of NFPA 101, as adopted by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The manufacturing of food products in the facility is subject to licensing in
accordance with town and State requirements.
An electronic security system must be installed in the facility. The system must
include video cameras and panic buttons. The system must noti’ the police
department of any unauthorized breach of security. The building, parking and
loading areas must be fully visible from the street. Security yard lighting must be in
operation between V2 hour before sunset and ¼ hour after sunrise. All vehicle
entrances to the propey must be protected with a locked security gate.
Any business advertising sign for a growing facility is subject to compliance with
Appendix H Sign Ordinance.

13.16

TRADE USES

13.16.5

RETAIL MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES
Same as 13.11.8

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SECTION

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20.1
20.2
20.3
20.4
20.5
20.6
20.7

DEFINITIONS

All words used in this ordinance, other than those specifically defined in this section, have their common
meaning.
In the case of any difference of meaning or intent between the text of this ordinance and any map,
illustration or table, the text controls.
The words ‘shall,’ “must” and “will” mean an action or duty is mandatory. The word “may’ means an
action or duty is permissive. The phrase “may not” means an action is prohibited.
Capitalized words in this section are either defined terms or synonyms to defined terms.
Words with more than one definition identify each definition with an arrow bullet. Solid circle bullets
identify lists. Hollow circle bullets identif,’ supplemental information.
Some land use definitions include examples of similar land uses, but the examples given are not intended
to be all inclusive.
In this ordinance, tenris and phrases are defined as follows:

MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITY: A facility licensed to purchase marijuana plants and seeds from
other cultivation facilities; to cultivate, prepare and package adult use marijuana; to sell adult use marijuana to
products manufacturing facilities, to marijuana stores and to other cultivation facilities; and to sell marijuana plants
and seeds to other cultivation facilities and immature marijuana plants and seedlings to marijuana stores.
Mariluana Establishment:
Any business or individual that grows, cultivates, prepares, manufactures, packages, tests, or sells Medical
Marijuana or Adult Use Marijuana

MARIJUANA PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FACILITY: A facility licensed to purchase adult use
marijuana from a cultivation facility or another products manufacturing facility; to manufacture, label and package
adult use marijuana and adult use marijuana products; and to sell adult use marijuana and adult use marijuana
products to marijuana stores and to other products manufacturing facilities.
MARIJUANA STORE: A facility licensed to purchase adult use marijuana, immature marijuana plants and

seedlings from a cultivation facility, to purchase adult use marijuana and adult use marijuana products from a
products manufacturing facility and to sell adult use marijuana, adult use marijuana products, immature marijuana
plants and seedlings to consumers.
MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITY: A facility licensed to develop, research and test marijuana, marijuana
products and other substances.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY: A store that provides medical marijuana and related products to the
public in accordance with State law.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA CROWINC FACILITY: A building and related site improvements where medical
marij’aana is grown, stored and processed to prepare products to be dispensed in a medical marijuana dispensary.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA CAREGIVER RETAIL STORE: A store that has attributes generally associated with

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retail stores, including, but not limited to, a fixed location, a sign, regular business hours, accessibility to the public
and sales of goods or services directly to a consumer, and that is used by a registered caregiver to offer marijuana
plants or harvested marijuana for sale to qualifying patients.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FACILITY: A registered tier 1 or tier 2
manufacturing facility or a person authorized to engage in marijuana extraction under 22 MRSA 2423-F.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGISTERED DISPENSARY: An entity registered under 22 MRSA 2428 that
acquires, possesses, cultivates, manufactures, delivers, transfers, transports, sells, supplies or dispenses marijuana
plants or harvested marijuana or related supplies and educational materials to qualifying patients and the caregivers
of those patients.

RETAIL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITY: An entity
retail marijuana and sell retail marijuana to retail marijuana establishi

d to cultivate, prepare and package
and retail marijuana social clubs.

RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS MANUFACTURINC FACILITY: An entity licensed to purchase retail
marijuana; manufacture, prepare and package retail marijuana products; and sell retail marijuana and retail
marijuana products only to other retail marijuana products manufacturing facilities, retail marijuana stores and
retail marijuana social clubs.
RETAIL MARIJUANA SOCIAL CLUB: An entity licensed to sell retail marijuana and retail marijuana
products to consumers for consumption on the licensed premises.
RETAIL MARIJUANA STORE: An entity licensed to purchase retail marijuana from a retail marijuana

cultivation facility and to purchase retail marijuana products from a retail marijuana products manufacturing
facility and to sell retail marijuana and retail marijuana products to consumers.
RETAIL MARIJUANA TESTINC FACILITY: An entity licensed and certified to analyze and certify the

safety and potency of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products.

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John & Phyllis Daniels
119 US Route I
Bucksport, Me. 04416

My presentation is in response to newspaper articles that states
“Recommendation that both sides of US Route 1 be treated equally
when it comes to citing or operating businesses”.
1. Present copy of comprehensive map
Residential-office styled building.

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residential home or

2, Zoning districts are not the same.
3. RTIS (Route 1 Shore land Zone) is not the same property type.
a) No walking (sidewalk) on shore land side
is very close to some buildings.

66’ right of way

b) It has 250’ shore land protection zone.
c) Many small developed lots no tax gain since not new
construction. Gives false impression.
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d) Properties depth are limited. Properties are bisected with
a sewer line right of way.
e) Steep to very steep slopes to shoreline. Some are WPby
definition if new area.
No economic gain for town
opposite side of Route 1.

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properties are well maintained vs

g) Ordinance issues with parking setbacks & right-of-ways.
Present ordinance fits the activities and good neighbor needs of
the neighborhood.
4. Exiting ordinance developed by Roger Raymond and Joel
Wardwell and committee members..

5. DEP

review as stated in Bucksport Town Code.

6. Traffic issue

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light commercial has much less traffic.

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John & Phyllis Daniels
iio US Route I
Bucksport, Me. 04416

7. Route 1 businesses are NOT good neighbors.
PHOTOS
Why would the shore land RTIS property owner want our
properties to look like the businesses across the street?
8. Luke CEO has to wait for properties to get in such poor
condition so he can then condemn them.
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9. Changing the business activities in the ordinance creates confusion
since lots are too small, too short, divided by the sewer line and in
shore land. The sites don’t meet the needs parking setbacks, etc.
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10. Bucksport is an ole riverbank town except for The Mill, it hasn’t
been a business based economy but a wonderful/residential
town we need better housing development retirement homes.
Big box stores are not coming to Bucksport. Bangor and Ellsworth
are too nearby. Have you been to the Bangor Mall lately? Shops
are disappearing.
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7-3
7.1.12

7.1.12.1

7.1.12.2

7.1.12.3
7.1.13

7.1.13.1

7.1.14

7.115

7.1.15.1

RESOURCE PROTECTION SHORELAND OVERLAY (RPO): An area within 250 feet of any
shoreline in which development would adversely affect water quality, productive habitat, biological
ecosystems, or scenic and natural values. This district shall include the following areas, except as
otherwise identified in Sections 7.1.12.2 and 7.1.12.3:
1) Floodplains along rivers and floodplains along artificially formed great ponds along rivers,
defined by the 100 year floodplain as designated on the Federal Emergency Management
Agency’s (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps or Flood Hazard Boundary Maps, or the flood of
record, or in the absence of these, by soil types identified as recent floodplain soils. This district
shall also include 100 year floodplains adjacent to tidal waters as shown on FEMA’s Flood
Insurance Rate Maps or Flood Hazard Boundary Maps.
2) Areas of two or more contiguous acres with sustained slopes of 20% or greater.
3) Areas of two or more contiguous acres supporting wetland vegetation and hydric soils, which are
not part of a freshwater or coastal wetland as defined, and which are not surficially connected to a
water body during the period of normal high water.
4) Land areas along rivers subject to severe bank erosion, undercutting, or river bed movement, and
lands adjacent to tidal waters which are subject to severe erosion or mass movement, such as
steep coastal bluffs.
The Town of Bucksport adds the following districting guideline for the establishment of a Resource
Protection Overlay District:
1) Land areas surrounding Silver Lake, the town’s public water supply, except any developed area
that was in existence before December 10, 2009.
Shoreland areas in the Tannery Brook or Stream Protection Overlay District, or that meet the criteria
in Section 7 for the Route I Shoreland, Downtown Shoreland, or Commercial Fisheries/Maritime
Activities District need not be included within the Resource Protection Overlay District.
Any currently developed shoreland area that was in existence before December 10, 2009, need not be
included within the Resource Protection Overlay District.
ROUTE 1 SHORELAND (RT 1 S): An area suitable for residential uses, commercial uses and
noncommercial uses that occupy structures with residential architecture. The area is located between
U.S. Route I and the Penobscot River and includes areas located more than 250’ from the shoreline of
Penobscot River. Developed properties are served by public water and sewer.
The RTIS District is based on DEP districting guidelines for the establishment of a Limited
Commercial District, which includes areas of mixed commercial and residential uses that are not
developed as intensively as similar uses in a General Development 1 District. These areas include, but
are not limited to, the following:
I) Areas of 2 or more contiguous acres in size devoted to a mix of residential and low intensity
commercial uses.
ROUTE 15 RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL (RT15RC): An area suitable for residential uses,
limited commercial and noncommercial uses, agricultural and forestry uses. The area includes land
within 1,000 feet of the easterly side of River Road, and land between Penobscot River and River
Road, as shown on the official zoning map. Developed properties are served by private water supplies
and private subsurface wastewater disposal systems.
RURAL I (RI): An area suitable for agricultural, forestry, recreational and public uses, as well as
residential uses and limited commercial and noncommercial uses. The area is within a range of
approximately 4 miles from the center of town, except as otherwise identified. Developed properties
are served by private water supplies and private subsurface wastewater disposal systems.
Land area located in the Ri District is partitioned into sections on the official zoning map to aid in the
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District.
The RG District is suitable for development of residential uses and ether uses appropriate for a
residential neighborhood environment.
The RPO District is suitable for the protection of water bodies, wetlands and wildlife, and scenic.
historic and natural resources in the area, and the limited development of residential and recreational
uses. Residential uses are allowed, subject to compliance with Section 17.
[he RT1S District is suitable for residential uses, limited commercial uses and noncommercial uses.
All new buildings to be occupied oi>a commercial or noncommercial use in this district must have a
residential architectural style.
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The RT15RC District is suitable 1orcsidential uses, limited commercial uses, and agricultural an
forestry uses.
The RI District is suitable for agricultural, forestry, recreational and public uses, as well as residentia
uses and limited commercial uses. The area is within a range of approximately 4 miles from the
center of town, except for areas located in Rl(DCR).
The R2 District is suitable for agricultural, forestry, recreational and public uses, as well as residential
uses and limited commercial uses that will not adversely impact the town’s ability to provide an
adequate level of municipal services. The area is outside a range of approximately 4 miles from the
center of town. Any commercial land use or subdivision located in this district must front on or be
provided with an entrance on a public road in Bucksport or on a private road that is directly accessed
by a public road in Bucksport.
The SPO District is suitable for low-density residenLial uses, some low-impact commercial and
noncommercial uses, and recreational uses. No structure may be permitted in this district unless a
setback variance has been obtained from the board of appeals, as applicable.
The 180 District is suitable for residential uses, some low-impact commercial and noncommercial
uses, and recreational uses. No structure may be permitted in the portion ot’this district requiring a 75
foot setback, unless a setback variance has been obtained from the board of appeals, as applicable.
The VIL District is suitable for residential uses, public uses, places of worship, and some small
businesses that are appropriate for a residential neighborhood environment.

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