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ADU Town Regulations

Saco, ME

Sep 23, 2023

Last Updated

About

Saco is a city in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 20,381 at the 2020 census. It is home to Ferry Beach State Park, Funtown Splashtown USA, Thornton Academy, as well as General Dynamics Armament Systems (also known by its former name, Saco Defense), a subsidiary of the defense contractor General Dynamics. Saco sees much tourism during summer months due to its amusement parks, Camp Ellis Beach and Pier, Ferry Beach State Park, and proximity to Old Orchard Beach.

ADU Rules

  • ADUs can be within, attached, or detached and only one ADU is permitted per lot.

  • ADUS are limited to a maximum of 1,000 square feet and a minimum of 400 square feet.

  • ADUs square footage is not considered when calculating minimum lot coverage.

  • ADUs cannot be rented for a period of less than one month.

  • ADUS must be constructed on permanent foundations.

  • If public sewer and water services the lot, the ADU and primary residence must be hooked up to public sewer and water.

  • Detached ADUs

  • Must have a sprinkler or fire suppression system installed

    • If constructed attached or within a dwelling, sprinkler or fire suppression systems are only required if they are already installed in the existing dwelling.

  • Must share the existing driveway of the primary dwelling

  • Must be designed compatibility to the primary dwelling

  • Must share the existing driveway.

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