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Otisfield Planning Board sets May 28 hearing and votes to limit ADUs to 500 sq. ft.
Summary
Code Enforcement Officer K. Matthews presented state ADU terminology and proposed ordinance revisions; the Board discussed restrictions, setbacks and height rules, then voted to limit accessory dwelling units to 500 sq. ft. and set a public hearing for May 28, 2026.
The Town of Otisfield Planning Board on April 14 heard a presentation from Code Enforcement Officer K. Matthews on new state terminology and definitions for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and related changes suggested for Otisfield's building and subdivision ordinances.
K. Matthews summarized the changes the town must consider to align local rules with the state's updated ADU terminology and definitions. Board members focused discussion on potential restrictions the town might adopt, including setbacks and height limitations.
"A motion was made by A. Grant to limit ADU's to 500 sq. ft. maximum; seconded by P. Tilkemeier [more than 500 sq. ft. would need CEO approval]; Unanimous," the meeting record states. The Board set a public hearing on the proposed ordinance revisions for May 28, 2026 to satisfy advertising and article-preparation timelines.
The transcript does not record a detailed text of the proposed ordinance language, a cost or housing-impact analysis, nor a final vote to adopt an ordinance; the board voted on the local limit and scheduled the public hearing. Additional public notice and the formal public hearing are the next steps in the process.
Next steps: the Board will hold the public hearing on May 28, 2026; staff may prepare formal ordinance language and any required public notices prior to that date.
