ADU Town Regulations
Kennebunkport, ME
Jun 11, 2024
Last Updated
About
Kennebunkport is a resort town in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,629 people at the 2020 census. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford metropolitan statistical area. The town center, the area in and around Dock Square, is located along the Kennebunk River, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the mouth of the river on the Atlantic Ocean. Historically a shipbuilding and fishing village, for well over a century the town has been a popular summer colony and seaside tourist destination. The Dock Square area has a district of souvenir shops, art galleries, schooner attractions, seafood restaurants, and bed and breakfasts. Cape Porpoise, while retaining its identity as a fishing harbor, has a very small village area with several restaurants, a church, grocery store, coffee shop, small library, and art gallery. Kennebunkport has a reputation as a summer haven for the upper class and is one of the wealthiest communities in the state of Maine.
ADU Rules
Only one ADU is permitted per single family dwelling.
Both the primary and the accessory dwelling unit shall be occupied as primary residences (primary residence shall be defined as occupying the property for more than 6 months per year).
The area of an accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of one hundred and ninety (190) square feet, and a maximum of one thousand (1,000) square feet.
ADUs may be located within a dwelling, attached to an existing dwelling, or detached.
Accessory dwelling units shall not be used as short term rentals (must be rented for a period of six months or greater.)
The primary dwelling may only have one front entrance; however, a foyer may be created that leads from the foyer to the two dwellings.
ADUs are not permitted in Shoreland zoning unless the lot is double the lot size for that zone, double the minimum lot size, and double the shore frontage.
Town sewer or septic systems must be evaluated to ensure capacity and proper condition.
Properties on private wells must have a water quality test done prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy.