BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 17, 2025
Mainers building barns, sheds, garages or other outbuildings in unorganized territories will be required to notify the state starting at the end of January. The accessory structures typically don’t need permits in these areas, but the Land Use Planning Commission announced a new rule Friday requiring property owners to fill out a notification form with the state saying they’ll meet the required standards. Less restrictive land use regulations in the state’s unorganized territories are a draw for people looking for places to homestead. But the commission said in its announcement that the rule was created to address issues with buildings not complying with required standards