Codes Enforcement

The Freeport Codes Enforcement Officer is responsible for the permitting and enfocement of all land use and construction activities, pursuant to ordinances and codes adopted by the Town, as well as relevant State law. A summary of the specific duties of the Codes Enforcement Officer can found here. 

APPLYING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

• Many construction activities in Freeport require a permit. Please look at the list of permit forms (above left) and fill out the one(s) that apply to your activity. Many projects require more than one form, and some of the above links give guidance on how to best fill out the applications.
  
  If you have any questions, please email the Code Enforcement Officer, Nick Adams.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE FUNCTIONS

Issue all land use and construction permits

 Review zoning, land and shoreland

Review building plans and meet with architects and builders

Review plumbing compliances

 Review handicap (architects certification)

Check State permits - highway, fire marshall's

Check flood hazard

Review any required prior board approvals

Project Review Board

Board of Appeals

Planning Board

Town Council

Issue permits (building, plumbing, electric, Certificate of Occupancy, signage.

Inspections

Building (footings, drains, frame, c.o.) 

Plumbing, internal 

Septic, external 

Electrical 

Zoning 

Investigate complaints (zoning and building) 

Routine sign inspections 

General review

Enforcement 

Documentation and notification of violation, action necessary to correct 

Renotification 

Documentation and hand-over for enforcement action 

Document and prepare for any court action

Miscellaneous 

Review peddlers' applications 

Review and issue temporary activity permits 

Review, update and bill Directional Sign Permits yearly 

Issue Flood Plain advice and letters 

Document Junkyard compliance (yearly) 

Review and do State and Federal Building reports (monthly)

LINKS

• Ordinances and Codes
• Maine Bureau of Building Codes Standards
• Maine State Fire Marshal
• ICC (International Codes Council) E-Codes