Code Enforcement

Amanda Woodard, Code Enforcement Officer

What can we do to help you with your project? We believe that getting your permit should be the easy part. After all, once you have your permit, that’s when the real work starts. The following permits are in PDF format. If you need help, call please call our Code Enforcement Officer at 207-403-3306, or at the office by calling 207-794-3372. They can walk you through the permitting process and even help you prepare for the Planning Board, if necessary. The Planning Board meets on Tuesday the week following the Town Council meetings.  This is typically the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Lincoln Municipal Code/Ordinances

Town of Lincoln Schedule of Fees

Application for Building Permit 20
Fees for Building Permits
Electrical Permit
Plumbing Permit
Junkyard Inspection Permit
Home Occupation Permit
Sign Permit

Land Use Permit

Planning Board

Planning Board Meetings are held on Tuesday the week following the Regular Town Council Meetings, if there is a Holiday it’s moved to the next Tuesday.  Meetings start at 6:00pm.

Planning Board Members:

• Cathy Moison, Vice Chair
• Jamie Graham
• Glen Porter
• Joshua Gray 
• Mary Lomonaco, Chair
• Roger Ryder
• Sharlene Black
• Denise Kusnierz
• Mike Ireland

Please go to https://www.maine.gov/dps/fmo/building-codes for full free view of MUBEC.
MUBEC still remains as:
A. Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code”MUBEC” consists of the following codes:
2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
2015 International Building Code (IBC)
2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

FAQs:

What R-Values should I insulate to?
Foundation systems should be four feet (4′) minimum below grade to protect from frost.
Ceiling:R-49
Exterior Wall: R-21
Floor over basement/crawl space: R-20
Basement Wall: R-11

What size does a bedroom egress window have to be?
Every sleeping room shall have at least one (1) operable window or exterior door approved for emergency egress or rescue. The units must be operable from inside to a full clear opening without the use of separate tools. Where a window is provided as a means of egress or rescue, they shall have a sill height of not more than 44″ above the floor.
Must have a clear net opening of 5.7 sq.ft. net clear opening height of 24″ net clear opening width of 20″

Does my Mobile Home require tie downs?
Any used single or double wide that is owner occupied is not required to have tie downs. Any new (never been occupied) from a mobile home dealer is required to have a slab foundation and tie downs.