ADU Town Rules & Regulations
Buxton, ME
Apr 15, 2026
Last Updated
About
Buxton, Maine, is a charming town located in York County, known for its blend of rural beauty and rich history. With its rolling hills, forests, and farmland, Buxton offers a peaceful, scenic environment ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and exploring nature. The town also has a deep sense of community and a strong connection to its past, with historic landmarks such as the Tory Hill Meeting house. The old town Common is east of Union Falls, which is the location of Skelton Dam, operated by Central Maine Power, and near historic location of the original settlement at Pleasant Point. Conveniently located near larger cities like Portland, Buxton provides a quiet, country lifestyle while offering easy access to modern amenities. The population was 8,376 at the 2020 census.
ADU Rules
The ADU must be located in a zoning district where residential uses are permitted
No more than one ADU shall be permitted on a lot containing one or more single family dwelling
The ADU may be constructed within or attached to a single-family dwelling or accessory structure, or as a new structure on the lot for the primary purpose of creating an ADU
If the ADU is within or attached to a single family dwelling, the construction must be in compliance with all street frontage, shore frontage, lot width, and yard setback requirements contained in Table A, Section 9.6 of the Buxton Zoning Ordinance applicable to single family dwellings
If the ADU is a separate structure or attached to an accessory structure, the ADU must comply with all street frontage, shore frontage, lot width, and yard setback requirements contained in Table A, Section 9.6 applicable to accessory structures
The ADU must have at least 190 square feet and not more than 800 square feet of living space
The lot on which the ADU is proposed must comply with the parking space requirements of Section 10.7.D. for residential housing
Driveways serving the ADU that are longer than 200 feet from the street must provide an adequate emergency vehicle turnaround
The ADU must comply with the sanitation and potable water standards in Section 10.18
The ADU must comply with all state and local fire code safety standard
Except as expressly provided herein, nothing in this Section 11.23 exempts an ADU from any other requirements of this ordinance, including without limitation any shoreland zoning requirements