Code enforcement warns LD 18-29, increased ADU activity to keep planning board busy

Feb 25, 2026

Raymond's code-enforcement officer reported rising permit activity (38 single-family builds, six ADUs) and warned LD 18-29—state legislation expected to allow a second ADU—will create zoning and advertising costs for the planning board.

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Jason Williams, Raymond’s code-enforcement representative, reported steady increases in building-permit activity last year, citing about 38 single-family permits and six ADUs. He said violations were low but that interest in accessory dwelling units has grown and that LD 18-29 (state legislative draft referenced in the meeting) would increase planning-board workload and likely trigger ordinance and codification costs.

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