Under this newly adopted ordinance, as of July 1, 2012, Building Permits will be required from the Skowhegan Code Enforcement Office prior to the start of construction or placement of any of the following: New Residential Construction (one and two family, including modular) New Commercial / Multi Family Construction Renovations Residential Renovations Commercial / Multi Family Garage with foundation Utility Building no foundation Decks Mobile Homes (new or relocated used) Demolition of structures (residential / commercial) Pools (greater than 24 inches deep)

Yes, you need to come in to the Code Enforcement Office for either interior or exterior plumbing permits before you begin any plumbing work.

Yes, you can do your own plumbing and electrical work only if the building is your primary residence and you are capable of meeting all Maine State Plumbing and Electrical Codes. If the building is not your primary residence you must hire a State of Maine Licensed Plumber and or Electrician to do the work.

In most cases there is a five (5) foot set back from your property line. This excludes subdivisions. If you are building in a subdivision please refer to your subdivision covenants for the set back distance before you begin building.

Yes. You need to contact the Code Enforcement Office for any projects within 250 feet of most water bodies.

Skowhegan has Flood Hazard and Shoreland Zoning, other than these there are currently no residential or commercial zoning districts in the community.

Subdivision means the division of a tract or parcel of land into three or more lots or the placement of three or more structures within any five year period. Please contact the Planning Office with any questions and subdivision applications.

Yes, please stop by the office to view the flood maps.

According to the State of Maine Life Safety Code and the Town of Skowhegan Building Code, smoke alarms need to be installed in all sleeping rooms and there also needs to be one on every level of the dwelling unit, including basements. They also need to be installed on the outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms.