Calais Land Use and Development Regulations
The purpose of the Calais Land Use Development Regulations (or "Zoning Regulations") is to:
(1) implement the Calais Town Plan in accordance with its vision and goals
(2) provide for a balanced and coordinated approach for community development while preserving a sustainable natural environment to include land, forests, water, wildlife, and air; and
(3) protect the health, safety, and welfare of Calais residents.
The Calais Planning Commission is tasked with ensuring that the regulations continue to meet these goals, and when changes need to be made (due to new state legislation, an update to the Town Plan, etc.), they are carefully composed by the Planning Commission and voted on by both the Selectboard and the Town.
Current Land Use and Development (or "Zoning") Regulations
You can view the most recently amended version of the Zoning Regulations here:
Adopted by the Calais Selectboard on January 2, 2005
Adopted by Town Vote on March 1, 2005
Last Amendment approved by Town Vote on March 5, 2024
Last Amendment adopted by Selectboard on April 28, 2025
Current Zoning Districts Map
Before you begin planning any project requiring a Zoning Permit, you'll need to be aware of the Zoning District within which you plan to do the work. You can find the districts mapped onto the town here:
Zoning and Permitting Forms
Zoning and permitting forms can be found here.
Past versions of Calais Zoning Regulations
If you would like to explore past versions of the Zoning Regulations, you can find them below: