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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / MEDIA CORRECTION REQUEST

*Clarification on LD 1829 and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)*

Recent Maine media coverage has inaccurately stated that *LD 1829 allows Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) statewide*, including within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission’s (LUPC) service area.

DACF is requesting corrections to ensure the public receives accurate information.

*LD 1829 does NOT apply within the LUPC’s jurisdiction.*

The law establishes new housing density requirements under *Title 30-A*, which governs municipalities. Land use in the LUPC service area is governed under *Title 12*, and as a result*, the provisions of LD 1829 do not extend to the towns, plantations, and townships overseen by the Commission*.

Residents considering adding an ADU on a property in Maine’s Unorganized and Deorganized Territories should contact their regional permitting representative [ [link removed] ] to discuss applicable current and potential future standards and permitting requirements.

*Future consideration of ADUs in the LUPC service area:
*Accessory Dwelling Units will be considered as part of the LUPC’s upcoming update to its *Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP)*, [ [link removed] ] the Commission’s guiding policy document. The CLUP update is a multi-year, stakeholder-driven process that is currently in the planning stage. Any future rule changes related to ADUs would originate through that process or through additional action by the Legislature.

Members of the public and media are encouraged to subscribe to LUPC email notifications [ [link removed] ] to stay informed about the CLUP update and other important land-use matters.

We appreciate your assistance in correcting any related reporting errors and ensuring accurate information for Maine residents.

Thank you,
Jim Britt
(207) 480-0558
[email protected]




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