Maine Code § 33-1553

Scope of preservation interest
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A preservation interest may forbid, limit or require any or all of the following acts which affect the
historic property's special character or special historical, architectural or archaeological value: [PL
1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
1. Exterior alterations. Exterior alterations of an historic property, including, but not limited to,
maintenance, placement, removal or decoration;
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
2. Interior alterations. Interior alterations of an historic property, including, but not limited to,
maintenance, renovation, construction or decoration;
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
3. Demolition and additions. Demolition of historic property, construction or placing of new
buildings, additions, roads, signs, billboards or other advertising, utility poles or other structures, under,
on or above the ground;
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
4. Landscaping. Alteration, removal or destruction of trees, shrubs or other vegetation; or fixtures,
including, but not limited to, ornamental ironwork, walls, walks, hitching posts and fences; or artifacts,
including, but not limited to, historic or prehistoric relics, pottery or shards of pottery, tools, bottles or
evidence of structural foundations;
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
5. Landfill. Dumping or placing of soil or other substance or material as landfill, or dumping or
placing of trash, waste or unsightly or offensive materials; and
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
6. Other acts. Any other acts detrimental to the preservation of historic property.
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]

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