{"id":89,"date":"2022-04-26T09:48:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T13:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2025-12-04T17:25:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T22:25:04","slug":"plan-and-regulate-for-access","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/plan-and-regulate-for-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan and Regulate for Access"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"CS1\" name=\"CS1\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id89_e9e295-57{margin-top:-22px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id89_e9e295-57 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_e9e295-57 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_e9e295-57 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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(max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_b7ad50-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_b7ad50-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_b7ad50-0b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_b7ad50-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_b7ad50-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_b7ad50-0b\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_b7ad50-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_b7ad50-0b\">plan and regulate for access<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 > 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*:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id89_ce8689-13 alignfull has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0{position:relative;}.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0:not(.specificity){margin-top:-20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89_1bbaa0-b0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d\"]{margin-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_45f6ce-6d\">overview<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_cf0a30-9e\">Municipal, state, and federal governments each have a vital role in safeguarding coastal access through tools like zoning ordinances, harbor management plans, and environmental regulations that protect ocean resources. Effective regulation seeks to prevent development that would block or displace historic uses of the shoreline while balancing other community and environmental needs. Although only government bodies can create and enforce these rules, stakeholders who understand the planning process are better equipped to support sound policies and help shape their town\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1dfa19-00\">These regulatory powers derive from long\u2010standing legal doctrines\u2014police power, the common\u2010law public trust doctrine, and the U.S. Constitution\u2019s Takings Clause\u2014which together define both the authority and limits of government action on behalf of the public. For a more detailed discussion of these legal foundations, see <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/common-laws-and-statutes\/\">Common Law and Statutes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/private-landowners\/eminent-domain-takings\/\">Eminent Domain and Takings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column89_e5836e-ad{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column89_e5836e-ad{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column89_e5836e-ad{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column89_e5836e-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89_e5836e-ad\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image89_4dbe85-f9.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image89_4dbe85-f9 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:613px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image89_4dbe85-f9.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image89_4dbe85-f9 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image89_4dbe85-f9{max-width:613px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image89_4dbe85-f9{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image89_4dbe85-f9 img{width:100%;}.kb-image89_4dbe85-f9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image89_4dbe85-f9:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image89_4dbe85-f9.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-right:100px;padding-left:100px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image89_4dbe85-f9:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image89_4dbe85-f9.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image89_4dbe85-f9 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/604\/2025\/06\/101024_AK_DSC05307-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Using tools and grant funding through the University of Maine Foster Center for Innovation UMaine alum Max Burtis and his team built an oyster farm company off the coast of Brunswick, Maine using sustainable practices and technology. [Max Burtis (baseball cap, mustache), Kelly Morgan (beanie, waders), Matt Czuchra (ballcap\/hoodie), Izzy Bouchard (black beanie, DJI 4D camera), Ron Lisnet (tall, ballcap, DSLR), Brenn Borror (beanie, beard), Adam K\u00fcykendall (beanie, red coat)\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/604\/2025\/06\/101024_AK_DSC05307-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/604\/2025\/06\/101024_AK_DSC05307-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/604\/2025\/06\/101024_AK_DSC05307-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/604\/2025\/06\/101024_AK_DSC05307-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/604\/2025\/06\/101024_AK_DSC05307-105x70.jpg 105w, 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.kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_2226ae-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_2226ae-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id89_2226ae-54{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id89_2226ae-54 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id89_2226ae-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id89_2226ae-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id89_2226ae-54 alignfull kt-row-has-bg um-UMBHBannerFeatureWithButton wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column89_c45a21-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89_c45a21-02 kb-section-dir-horizontal\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns89_003b3b-60{padding-left:10px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns89_003b3b-60 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns89_003b3b-60, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns89_003b3b-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns89_003b3b-60, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns89_003b3b-60{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns89_003b3b-60, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns89_003b3b-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns89_003b3b-60, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns89_003b3b-60{margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns89_003b3b-60{padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns89_003b3b-60\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_55d7f9-ac.kb-button{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;font-size:16px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_55d7f9-ac.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_55d7f9-ac.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_55d7f9-ac.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_55d7f9-ac.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_55d7f9-ac.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_55d7f9-ac.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_55d7f9-ac.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_55d7f9-ac.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn89_55d7f9-ac kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  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.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns89_a4d79d-95{margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns89_a4d79d-95{padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns89_a4d79d-95\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_fb1c26-64.kb-button{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;font-size:16px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_fb1c26-64.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_fb1c26-64.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_fb1c26-64.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_fb1c26-64.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_fb1c26-64.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_fb1c26-64.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_fb1c26-64.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn89_fb1c26-64.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn89_fb1c26-64 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#prcs\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>case studies<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id89_74ea60-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_74ea60-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_74ea60-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id89_74ea60-cc{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(8,46,88) 0%,rgb(65,118,161) 99%);}.kb-row-layout-id89_74ea60-cc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id89_74ea60-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id89_74ea60-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:50px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id89_74ea60-cc alignfull kt-row-has-bg um-UMBlueHorizonsDarkBlueTextBox 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89_8a8020-d1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id89_29e078-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_29e078-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_29e078-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:60px;padding-right:170px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:170px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id89_29e078-68 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id89_29e078-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id89_29e078-68 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id89_29e078-68 alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column89_142d6a-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column89_142d6a-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column89_142d6a-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column89_142d6a-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column89_142d6a-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column89_142d6a-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column89_142d6a-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column89_142d6a-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column89_142d6a-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89_142d6a-ff\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"PCQ\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_bc0dcd-bf\">Common questions: <\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id89_5396ac-87{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id89_5396ac-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_5396ac-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_5396ac-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id89_5396ac-87 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id89_5396ac-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id89_5396ac-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id89_5396ac-87 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column89_85ffcf-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column89_85ffcf-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column89_85ffcf-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column89_85ffcf-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column89_85ffcf-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column89_85ffcf-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column89_85ffcf-4b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column89_85ffcf-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column89_85ffcf-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89_85ffcf-4b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ce8dbf-fb\"><a href=\"#cq1\">What planning processes exist for securing access in waterfront towns?<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_94b535-b0\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_94b535-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_94b535-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_94b535-b0\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_94b535-b0\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_94b535-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_94b535-b0\"><a href=\"#cq2\">What is zoning and how can it be used as an incentive for protecting access?<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1a640d-22\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1a640d-22\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1a640d-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1a640d-22\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1a640d-22\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_1a640d-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1a640d-22\"><a href=\"#cq9\"><strong>What zoning tools are available to address access needs?<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_519f0a-85\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_519f0a-85\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_519f0a-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_519f0a-85\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_519f0a-85\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_519f0a-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_519f0a-85\"><a href=\"#cq10\"><strong>How much of the Maine coast is zoned for water-dependent use?<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_8c5b52-80\"><a href=\"#cq3\">What is the role of rights of way?<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_6af954-b0\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_6af954-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_6af954-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_6af954-b0\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_6af954-b0\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_6af954-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_6af954-b0\"><a href=\"#cq4\">How do environmental regulations address coastal access issues?<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_600f08-aa\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_600f08-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_600f08-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_600f08-aa\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_600f08-aa\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_600f08-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_600f08-aa\"><a href=\"#cq5\">What kinds of ordinances can be used to address access needs?<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_0e397f-37\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_0e397f-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_0e397f-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_0e397f-37\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_0e397f-37\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_0e397f-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_0e397f-37\"><a href=\"#cq6\">What tools can governments use to generate funding for access?<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_5bc456-f7\"><a href=\"#cq7\">What are other regulatory options?<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_2e4d9c-32\"><a href=\"#cq8\">What programs exist for towns to support coastal access?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id89_3d9bee-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_3d9bee-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_3d9bee-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column89_4edb56-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column89_4edb56-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column89_4edb56-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column89_4edb56-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column89_4edb56-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column89_4edb56-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column89_4edb56-ee{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column89_4edb56-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column89_4edb56-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89_4edb56-ee\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id89_cf4628-52{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id89_cf4628-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_cf4628-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_cf4628-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id89_cf4628-52 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id89_cf4628-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id89_cf4628-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id89_cf4628-52 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column89_a309d6-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column89_a309d6-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column89_a309d6-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column89_a309d6-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column89_a309d6-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column89_a309d6-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column89_a309d6-c8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column89_a309d6-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column89_a309d6-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89_a309d6-c8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_036241-3a\"]{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_036241-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_036241-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_036241-3a\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_036241-3a\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"cq1\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_036241-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_036241-3a\">What planning processes exist for securing access in waterfront towns?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_690ee8-ec\"><strong>Comprehensive planning:<\/strong> Under the Maine Growth Management Act, towns are required to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>comprehensive plan<\/strong><\/a> to guide orderly growth and support land use regulation and zoning ordinances. Comprehensive Plans are required to address public access to coastal waters for recreation and marine harvesting activities. More information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/municipalplanning\/comp_plans\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comprehensive Planning<\/a> is available through the Municipal Planning Assistance Program, which is part of the Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) or contact your regional planning commission (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/municipalplanning\/technical\/regional_council.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regional planning commission list by region<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_67b557-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_67b557-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_67b557-b9\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_67b557-b9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_67b557-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_67b557-b9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_67b557-b9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_67b557-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_67b557-b9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_67b557-b9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_67b557-b9\"><strong>Harbor planning:<\/strong> Harbor management plans direct the town harbormaster in oversight and enforcement of harbor use rules and regulations established by local ordinance. Ideally, harbor plans are created from the town\u2019s comprehensive plan, and are often linked to a harbor management ordinance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_d84d71-0c\"><strong>Shoreline Access Planning:<\/strong> Coastal communities can undertake public access studies and analyses to document the need for improved and enhanced access, locate potential access sites and facilities, and undertake projects to acquire and develop access to coastal waters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dmr\/programs\/maine-coastal-program\/grants-and-rfps\/shore-and-harbor-planning-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning grants<\/a> may be available from the Maine Coastal Program.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f23d78-46, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f23d78-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_f23d78-46\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f23d78-46 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f23d78-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_f23d78-46\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f23d78-46 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f23d78-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_f23d78-46\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_f23d78-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_f23d78-46\"><strong>Mandatory Shoreland Zoning:<\/strong> Though the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dep\/land\/slz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandatory Shoreland Zoning Act<\/a> is not a planning program, it requires all municipalities to adopt and enforce mandatory shoreland zoning districts and regulations that protect existing access to the shore, consistent with state guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maine Coast Fishermen&#8217;s Association <\/strong>has created resources for towns to incorporate working waterfronts into town planning efforts including:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_4f9c2d-9d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_4f9c2d-9d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_4f9c2d-9d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_4f9c2d-9d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_4f9c2d-9d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items89_4f9c2d-9d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_b70b9f-a9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_b70b9f-a9 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainecoastfishermen.org\/working-waterfront-inventory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working Waterfront Inventory Report &amp; Template<\/a>, a data collection process and accompanying template for communities to inventory their working waterfront.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_e56001-81 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_e56001-81 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><div class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" style=\"display: inline-flex;justify-content: center;align-items: center\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: inline-block;vertical-align: middle\"><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_c08a43-61 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_c08a43-61 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainecoastfishermen.org\/working-waterfront-resource-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working Waterfront Resource Guide<\/a>, a comprehensive list of the resources available to working waterfronts and commercial fishing businesses so they can continue to preserve, fund, and work on Maine\u2019s coastal working waterfronts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_e43505-ac .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_e43505-ac .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-89_e43505-ac\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_115303-a9\"]{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_115303-a9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_115303-a9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_115303-a9\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_115303-a9\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"cq2\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_115303-a9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_115303-a9\">What is zoning and how can it be used as an incentive for protecting access?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_22db12-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_22db12-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_22db12-c4\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_22db12-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_22db12-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_22db12-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_22db12-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_22db12-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_22db12-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_22db12-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_22db12-c4\">Zoning is a system of developing a city or county plan in which various geographic areas (zones) are restricted to certain uses and development, such as<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water-dependent use zoning<\/a><\/strong>. By preventing certain uses, zoning can ensure that some land remains open for access or for the possibility of being acquired for access. Also, zoning can help prevent residential uses from competing with marine uses. Exception to zoning restrictions can be negotiated in exchange for a public good, such as a public boat ramp or path to the shore. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id89_1b5755-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_1b5755-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_1b5755-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id89_1b5755-6a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id89_1b5755-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id89_1b5755-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id89_1b5755-6a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column89_4427df-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column89_4427df-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column89_4427df-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column89_4427df-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column89_4427df-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column89_4427df-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column89_4427df-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column89_4427df-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column89_4427df-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89_4427df-f9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_164214-2d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_164214-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_164214-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_164214-2d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_164214-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_164214-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items89_164214-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_164214-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items89_164214-2d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_fafb9d-59 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_fafb9d-59\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_loader kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"22\"\/><line x1=\"4.93\" y1=\"4.93\" x2=\"7.76\" y2=\"7.76\"\/><line x1=\"16.24\" y1=\"16.24\" x2=\"19.07\" y2=\"19.07\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"22\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"4.93\" y1=\"19.07\" x2=\"7.76\" y2=\"16.24\"\/><line x1=\"16.24\" y1=\"7.76\" x2=\"19.07\" y2=\"4.93\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Zoning can be done at any level of government.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_574fb3-a7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_574fb3-a7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_loader kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"22\"\/><line x1=\"4.93\" y1=\"4.93\" x2=\"7.76\" y2=\"7.76\"\/><line x1=\"16.24\" y1=\"16.24\" x2=\"19.07\" y2=\"19.07\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"22\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"4.93\" y1=\"19.07\" x2=\"7.76\" y2=\"16.24\"\/><line x1=\"16.24\" y1=\"7.76\" x2=\"19.07\" y2=\"4.93\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Zoning and other land use regulations are most effective when a community is able to take a comprehensive approach to its access needs.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_2b6439-a6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_2b6439-a6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_loader kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"22\"\/><line x1=\"4.93\" y1=\"4.93\" x2=\"7.76\" y2=\"7.76\"\/><line x1=\"16.24\" y1=\"16.24\" x2=\"19.07\" y2=\"19.07\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"22\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"4.93\" y1=\"19.07\" x2=\"7.76\" y2=\"16.24\"\/><line x1=\"16.24\" y1=\"7.76\" x2=\"19.07\" y2=\"4.93\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">States and municipalities alike typically designate certain districts of waterfront which are then subject to regulations restricting development to <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>water-dependent<\/strong><\/a> uses. These regulations often include a variety of tax incentives designed to reduce costs to maritime industries, increase costs for non-water-dependent uses, and encourage capital investment in working waterfront enterprises. For example, a shoreline access plan might be part of a larger <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>water-dependent use zoning scheme<\/strong><\/a> for a region. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/how-could-a-new-working-waterfront-conservancy-model-help-address-access-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on water-dependent uses<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_a6ee02-7a .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_a6ee02-7a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-89_a6ee02-7a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b\"]{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"cq9\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ecb44d-5b\"><strong>What zoning tools are available to address access needs?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id89_2c6a23-21{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id89_2c6a23-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_2c6a23-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_2c6a23-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id89_2c6a23-21 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id89_2c6a23-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id89_2c6a23-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id89_2c6a23-21 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column89_570c08-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column89_570c08-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column89_570c08-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column89_570c08-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column89_570c08-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column89_570c08-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column89_570c08-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column89_570c08-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column89_570c08-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89_570c08-df\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_e4036d-5d\">Incentive\/bonus zoning is a technique that allows developers to exceed zoning regulations in exchange for providing specific public benefits, such as physical access to the shore. For example, allowing a slightly higher density of houses or multi-use zoning in an area where the developer sets aside land for conservation and perhaps for a path to the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoning ordinances can be very flexible to address the needs of a specific community. They can include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_941be5-9e:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_941be5-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_941be5-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_941be5-9e .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_941be5-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_941be5-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items89_941be5-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_941be5-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items89_941be5-9e kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_201ff2-d6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_201ff2-d6 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#W\"><strong>Water-dependent use<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> zoning<\/strong><\/a> and\/or marine zones can establish districts that give preference to commercial fishing or other maritime activities.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_c94395-24 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_c94395-24 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Special Permit Zoning<\/strong><\/a> (also called incentive zoning, bonus zoning, conditional use, special use, special exception) allows certain uses, prohibits others, and allows a third group of uses only by special permit. For instance, an area could be zoned for water-dependent uses only, with special permits for water-enhanced uses such as restaurants.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_852edd-64 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_852edd-64 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Contract zoning (also called a <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>development agreement<\/strong><\/a>) is a bilateral agreement authorized by Maine law in which a landowner contracts with local government to apply deed restrictions to a property in exchange for a desired zone change. Contract zoning differs from special permit zoning in that contract zoning can be applied to individual parcels within a zone, and thus is more flexible. Contract zoning is usually used for the development of complex, multi-phase projects. Developers are permitted to develop a project under existing regulations, with the knowledge that future zoning changes or development regulations will not apply to their project. Developers may concede more in exchange for the security this provides. These agreements are not considered <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>exactions<\/strong><\/a> because they are voluntary; the developer agrees to concessions in order to rezone a particular area (not simply get a permit under existing zoning laws).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_9a7f03-da .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_9a7f03-da kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs)<\/strong><\/a> is a technique for guiding growth away from sensitive resources and toward controlled development centers through the transfer of development rights from one area to another. In this case, development rights in coastal areas would be restricted by the town and the landowner would be compensated for the restriction. The town would then recover the cost of the restriction by selling the development rights to developers in other specially designated areas, allowing them to develop more densely than they otherwise would be permitted.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_3cc835-f4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_3cc835-f4 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tax Increment Financing (TIF)<\/strong><\/a> is a method of financing redevelopment projects that is directly tied to the success of those project. The goal is to make an economically depressed area more attractive to private developers, to generate new and rising tax revenues. Tax increment financing uses this increase in tax revenue to finance the improvements and activities that make redevelopment occur in the designated district. To do this, the local government determines the property tax revenue it is collecting in the district before redevelopment occurs. The local government then borrows money, with loans or by the sale of bonds. The borrowed funds are used in various ways to improve the development prospects of the area: loans to new businesses, capital improvements, new services such as improved street cleaning and security patrols, advertising and marketing. As development occurs in the area, tax revenue increases, and the excess above pre-redevelopment property tax revenue in the area is used to pay off the loans or bonds and to finance further redevelopment activities. That excess is the \u201ctax increment\u201d in tax increment financing.<br><br>Coastal public access provisions could be included as a requirement of a designated TIF district, provided the landowner is being compensated for turning over land or easements to the government in exchange for a lowering of tax payments for many years. This is based on the premise that the compensation for the public access must be &#8220;just\u201d, in order to avoid a takings claim.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_03ec7b-b7 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_03ec7b-b7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-89_03ec7b-b7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58\"]{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"cq10\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_81b7a9-58\"><strong>How much of the Maine coast is zoned for water-dependent use?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a 2007 survey by the Island Institute, within the 142 coastal towns and 5,300 miles that make up the coast of Maine, 1,555 points provide saltwater access. This access includes everything from public boat landings and municipal rights-of-way, to boatyards, marinas and private fishing docks. It includes both ocean and estuarine access. Of the 1,555 saltwater access points, 888 (57%) support commercial fishing activities. Of these 888 access points, 66% are privately owned and thus vulnerable to conversion to other uses. Only 81 access points qualify as &#8220;prime working waterfront,&#8221; and only 62 of these currently support commercial fishing. Only 446 (29%) of the 1,555 saltwater access points in 45 of Maine&#8217;s 142 coastal towns are currently protected under some type of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water-dependent use zoning<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_a297e1-22 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_a297e1-22 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-89_a297e1-22\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9\"]{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"cq3\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_34b87c-d9\">What is the role of rights of way?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9167ea-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9167ea-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9167ea-94\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9167ea-94 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9167ea-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9167ea-94\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9167ea-94 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9167ea-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9167ea-94\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_9167ea-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9167ea-94\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rights-of-way<\/strong><\/a> provide the right for the public or designated individuals or groups to cross property to access another parcel. Public rights-of-way are sometimes lost over the course of generations of land ownership changes. Municipalities can create or rediscover rights-of-way to the coast in an effort to support commercial fishing and marine industries as well as recreational access.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_3b5eaa-a8:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_3b5eaa-a8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_3b5eaa-a8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_3b5eaa-a8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_3b5eaa-a8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items89_3b5eaa-a8 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_d2d70f-c3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_d2d70f-c3 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dmr\/programs\/maine-coastal-program\/grants-and-rfps\/shore-and-harbor-planning-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Coastal Program&#8217;s Shore and Harbor Planning Grant<\/a> provides funding for legal work to identify lost or contested rights-of-way.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_0911b4-d4 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_0911b4-d4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-89_0911b4-d4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6\"]{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"cq4\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ab3ee7-c6\">How do environmental regulations address coastal access issues?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_77983e-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_77983e-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_77983e-81\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_77983e-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_77983e-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_77983e-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_77983e-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_77983e-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_77983e-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_77983e-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_77983e-81\">Environmental regulations, such as habitat protection and stormwater runoff regulations can impose restrictions that affect access use. Regulations can be crafted to include access as a compatible use, but exclude other uses that might restrict access. These differ from zoning in that restrictions cannot be contracted out of or negotiated away. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_190a23-9f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_190a23-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_190a23-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_190a23-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_190a23-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items89_190a23-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_190a23-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items89_190a23-9f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_d2c4fd-7c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_d2c4fd-7c kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/common-law-and-statutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on environmental regulation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_46d1ca-4f .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_46d1ca-4f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-89_46d1ca-4f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd\"]{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"cq5\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_f7c6a7-fd\">What kinds of ordinances can be used to address access needs?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a4615-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a4615-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1a4615-92\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a4615-92 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a4615-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1a4615-92\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a4615-92 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1a4615-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1a4615-92\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_1a4615-92 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1a4615-92\">Ordinances can be used in many ways to address access needs. For example, a boat ramp might have quiet hours overnight (a sound control ordinance), thereby protecting the rights of the nearby landowners by minimizing how the ramp can be used at night. Or a harbor can have a restriction on vessel size to prioritize access by a certain size boat. Light pollution ordinances can also affect access.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_80a749-ee .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_80a749-ee .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-89_80a749-ee\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_71adff-c2\"]{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_71adff-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_71adff-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_71adff-c2\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_71adff-c2\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"cq6\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_71adff-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_71adff-c2\">What tools can governments use to generate funding for access?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bond Financing:<\/strong><\/a> long-term promissory notes issued and backed by the government, for funding at the state or local level. In a Maine example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/lmf\/funds\/wwapp.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Working Waterfront Access Protection Program (WWAPP)<\/a> has been successful when embedded within larger request of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/lmf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land for Maine\u2019s Future<\/a> bond. In a local example, the town of Tremont, Maine purchased a working waterfront property from a private seller at foreclosure. The voters of Tremont authorized the Town to finance the purchase with a loan from a local bank. Also see <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/using-tax-policy-for-access\/case-studies-models-for-using-tax-policy-for-access\/#CS5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tremont, Maine Bond Financing case study<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Other financing strategies include dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>excise taxes<\/strong><\/a> and financing purchases through the State\u2019s general fund (generally via broad-based income and sales taxes). <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/using-tax-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on excise taxes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Real Estate Transfer Taxes<\/strong>:<\/a> Depending on the enabling legislation in the given state, this tax may be levied at the state or local level. A 2% real estate transfer tax has been used successfully to fund land banks in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nantucketlandbank.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nantucket <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mvlandbank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Martha\u2019s Vineyard<\/a>, MA, and in the San Juan Islands in Washington. Maine\u2019s real estate transfer tax has been in place since 1975, at a rate of one-half of one percent. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/using-tax-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on Real Estate Transfer Taxes<\/a>. Also see <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/using-tax-policy-for-access\/case-studies-models-for-using-tax-policy-for-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real Estate Transfer Taxes, Land Banking and Lessons for Maine case studies<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_d82f01-ad .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-89_d82f01-ad .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-89_d82f01-ad\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_05256d-21\"]{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_05256d-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_05256d-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_05256d-21\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_05256d-21\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"cq7\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_05256d-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_05256d-21\">What are other regulatory options?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_37c12a-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_37c12a-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_37c12a-47\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_37c12a-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_37c12a-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_37c12a-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_37c12a-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_37c12a-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_37c12a-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_37c12a-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_37c12a-47\">Special assessments, impact fees, and exactions can be used as possible monetary and non-monetary incentives for a desired form of land use and development. Properly applied, they can be used by a municipal government to help finance larger waterfront construction and improvement projects related to <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>water-dependent<\/strong><\/a> uses, and to discourage (or derive public benefit from) other major development projects.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_eac3eb-db\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special Assessments:<\/a><\/strong> In order to finance the construction of improvement of a large public facility, municipalities may impose charges on property owners who benefit from that facility. Typical examples include road improvements, sidewalk construction, street lighting, and sewer extensions, but they might also partially finance municipal wharf projects and other capital-intensive waterfront improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9c7554-4c\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Impact Fees:<\/a><\/strong> These are charges imposed on new development for the impact of the development on the public facilities that benefit them. Impact fees can be used to finance any type of public facility or service, such as a public oceanfront park, which will benefit the new development. However, impact fees can only be used to cover the percentage of the cost that is attributable to the new development.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_cdc4cf-1e\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/coastal-access-toolkit\/glossary\/#E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exactions:<\/a><\/strong> These can be used when a municipality requires landowners seeking to develop their property to provide a public benefit that mitigates any harm caused by the development. This approach requires land developers to dedicate an interest in land (or pay a fee in lieu of such dedication) to mitigate the reduction of some public benefit that their development will cause. For an exaction to be imposed it must be logically connected, and roughly proportional to the negative impact that it is being required to offset<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65\"]{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"cq8\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_fda1a4-65\">What programs exist for towns to support coastal access?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_b12ca9-82:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_b12ca9-82 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_b12ca9-82 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_b12ca9-82 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items89_b12ca9-82 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items89_b12ca9-82 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul 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.kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_bf01c0-c8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meocd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community Development Block Grant<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/decd\/community-development\/cdbg-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a>&nbsp;to create public access facilities as part of waterfront development projects.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_d33bf8-6c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_d33bf8-6c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/lmf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land for Maine\u2019s Future<\/a>&nbsp;funds to acquire waterfront lands and boating access sites<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_1888c6-f5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_1888c6-f5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/parks\/grants\/land_water_conservation_fund.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land and Water Conservation Funds<\/a>&nbsp;for land acquisition, boating access, and outdoor recreational facilities like trails.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_d9f6e6-14 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_d9f6e6-14\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maine.gov\/dep\/blwq\/grants.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DEP 319(h) Non-Point Source Protection Grant<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dep\/water\/grants\/319.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a>&nbsp;to identify sources of water pollution and develop remedial plans that can include appropriate improvements for public access.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_3c505c-6b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_3c505c-6b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainelegislature.org\/legis\/statutes\/30-A\/title30-Asec6006-A.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DEP State Revolving Loan Fund<\/a>&nbsp;to help finance water pollution control facilities that could be linked to public access improvements.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_73838d-f5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_73838d-f5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dot\/about\/funding\/grants\/small-harbor-improvement-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Small Harbor Improvement Program (SHIP)<\/a>&nbsp;for maintaining, improving, and creating public water access sites and facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_4892c8-86 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_4892c8-86\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dmr\/programs\/maine-coastal-program\/grants-and-rfps\/shore-and-harbor-planning-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Shore and Harbor Planning Grants<\/a>. To promote sound waterfront planning, harbor management, and balanced development of coastal areas to improve public marine infrastructure and ensure access to the shore. Funds may be used for shoreline access planning, waterfront and harbor planning, identification and resolution of waterfront use conflicts, and planning, feasibility, and design efforts for resilient waterfront infrastructure. Identification of lost or contested rights-of-way is also an eligible activity in this grant.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_a3fb03-18 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-89_a3fb03-18\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Other planning programs may include a capital improvement plan to implement recommendations in adopted comp plans which taps the State\u2019s Implementation Fund<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id89_485d7b-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id89_485d7b-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id89_485d7b-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id89_485d7b-ac{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(8,46,88) 0%,rgb(65,118,161) 99%);}.kb-row-layout-id89_485d7b-ac > 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kadence-column89_d3bf82-e2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"prcs\" class=\"kt-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_ed790d-fc\">Case Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_19414a-99\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_19414a-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_19414a-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_19414a-99\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_19414a-99\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_19414a-99 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_19414a-99\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/case-studies-home\/case-studies-models-for-using-tax-policy-for-access\/#tcs1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Excise Tax Models<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_c45372-f5\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_c45372-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_c45372-f5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_c45372-f5\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_c45372-f5\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_c45372-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_c45372-f5\">The Dingell-Johnson and Pittman-Robertson Acts demonstrate how excise taxes on outdoor equipment can be channeled into state conservation programs, offering a potential model for creating dedicated federal or state funding streams to support working waterfront conservation and coastal access.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_11f41f-c4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/case-studies-home\/case-studies-models-for-using-tax-policy-for-access\/#tcs2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_a272cd-6f\">This state-level model illustrates how municipalities can voluntarily offset property taxes for qualifying farmland in exchange for agricultural conservation easements, and\u2014with its emphasis on local criteria, tax mechanisms, and conservation agreements\u2014could offer a useful template for similar programs aimed at protecting working waterfront properties.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_1222c3-9e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/case-studies-home\/case-studies-models-for-using-tax-policy-for-access\/#tcs3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real Estate Transfer Taxes and Land Banks<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_4a884e-4e\">The Nantucket Land Bank demonstrates how dedicating real estate transfer tax revenues to a public land acquisition program can successfully protect coastal and open-space resources &#8211; offering a potential model for Maine to fund coastal access and working waterfront preservation, though implementation would require careful consideration of political, legal, and market dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_d0786f-9d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/accessingthemainecoast\/case-studies-home\/case-studies-models-for-using-tax-policy-for-access\/#tcs5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tremont Bond Financing<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9748bd-44\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9748bd-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9748bd-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9748bd-44\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9748bd-44\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading89_9748bd-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89_9748bd-44\">Bond financing &#8211; such as the Town of Tremont\u2019s voter-approved purchase of working waterfront land using a local bank loan &#8211; offers a politically feasible tool in Maine for supporting coastal access and land banking when increases to the real estate transfer tax are unlikely to succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>plan and regulate for access 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