A municipality may, within coastal shoreland areas of that municipality, adopt zoning ordinances establishing a commercial fishing and maritime activity zone. In creating that zone, the municipality shall consider at least the following: [PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).] 1. Utilization. The number of persons who fish commercially and the utilization of the shoreland area; [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §235 (COR).] 2. Availability. The availability of shoreland area for commercial fishing; [PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).] 3. Demand for property. The demands for shoreland property for commercial and residential purposes not related to commercial fishing or maritime activity; and [PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).] 4. Access. Access to the shore and availability of space appropriate for commercial fishing and maritime activities. [PL 1989, c. 403, §15 (NEW).]
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