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Construction

CEO/LPI. The Code Enforcement Officer/Licensed Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Benton is Arthur Thompson Jr. The CEO phone number is 453-2997. The CEO is normally in the Benton Town Office on Monday and Wednesday although he may be 'on the road' doing inspections on those days.

Building and Plumbing Permits. The CEO/LPI handles all building permits and plumbing permits for the Town of Benton. The CEO works closely with the Planning Board for any projects or construction that require Planning Board action and/or approval.

E911/Health Officer. The CEO issues street addresses, determines street names, and handles E911 issues, and the CEO is the Town's Health Officer.

Shoreland/Local Zoning. Benton has Shoreland Zoning as well as local zoning for properties that are in rural, industrial and residential zones. For a map of the zones in Benton, see the attached pdf file titled "Benton Zoning." Also attached is a map showing the Shoreland Zoning Districts in Benton. For general information about Shoreland Zoning, visit: http://www.maine.gov/dep/blwq/docstand/szpage.htm . "Areas within 250 feet of the Kennebec River, Sebasticook River, Fifteen Mile Stream and non-forested wetlands greater than 10 acres are regulated. An area within 75 feet of Fowler Brook and certain other streams are also regulated. The regulations impose water body setbacks and contain rules to protect water quality and control erosion." - Town of Benton COMPREHENSIVE PLAN March 2008

For detailed Town rules regarding standards for new building and upgrades to existing buildings, refer to the Land Use Ordinance manual which is available at the Town Office. For rules regarding minimum setbacks and and lot sizes for the Districts in Benton (Village, Growth, Industrial and Rural Districts), see the attached pdf files.

The following standards for single-family detached dwellings are excerpted from the Land Use Ordinance manual and the attached pdf documents:

Minimum Lot size for single family detached dwelling.

10,000 sq. ft. (sewered) - Village, Industrial and Growth Districts

20,000 sq. ft. (unsewered) - Village, Industrial and Growth Districts

30,000 sq. ft. - Rural District.

Minimum Street Frontage.

125 feet - Village and Growth Districts

150 feet - Rural and Industrial Districts

Minimum Front Setback.

15 feet - Village and Growth Districts

25 feet - Rural District

50 feet - Industrial District