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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Deer Isle
Most land use in zoned areas requires a permit. Shoreland areas adjacent to ponds, streams, wetlands, and shoreland are zoned and require permits for any development.
Ordinary maintenance and repair in non-zoned areas
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repair in non-zoned areas
Note: Contact CEO for zone-specific exemption determinations.
Required documents
- Application form
- Site plan
- Construction documentation
- Ordinances should be reviewed prior to submission
- Building code
- Below 4,000 population; MUBEC enforcement is voluntary. Contact CEO for current adopted code standard.
- Contractor requirements
- Maine-licensed electrician and plumber.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Consult the town's ordinances and tax maps (available at Town Hall or town website) before undertaking any project in zoned areas.
- 02 Contact CEO Judy Jenkins at 207-266-0785 (weekdays) or visit during Wednesday office hours to discuss your project.
- 03 Determine if Planning Board review is required. Most land use in zoned areas requires a Planning Board permit issued by the Board or by the CEO. Planning Board meets fourth Wednesday evenings.
- 04 Obtain application form from Town Hall or drop box in the Treasurer/Tax Collector's office.
- 05 Submit completed application with site plan and construction documentation to the CEO.
- 06 CEO (and Planning Board if required) reviews application.
- 07 Pay fee and receive permit.
- 08 Post permit at job site; schedule required inspections.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 207-266-0785 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall; available by appointment other times
Typical sequence: Planning Board is involved in permit issuance for many land use activities in zoned areas, not just building inspections.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Deer Isle permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Deer Isle, ME? ▸
Most land use in zoned areas requires a permit. Shoreland areas adjacent to ponds, streams, wetlands, and shoreland are zoned and require permits for any development.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Deer Isle, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Deer Isle, ME, follow these steps: 1. Consult the town's ordinances and tax maps (available at Town Hall or town website) before undertaking any project in zoned areas. 2. Contact CEO Judy Jenkins at 207-266-0785 (weekdays) or visit during Wednesday office hours to discuss your project. 3. Determine if Planning Board review is required. Most land use in zoned areas requires a Planning Board permit issued by the Board or by the CEO. Planning Board meets fourth Wednesday evenings. 4. Obtain application form from Town Hall or drop box in the Treasurer/Tax Collector's office. 5. Submit completed application with site plan and construction documentation to the CEO. 6. CEO (and Planning Board if required) reviews application. 7. Pay fee and receive permit. 8. Post permit at job site; schedule required inspections.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Deer Isle, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Deer Isle, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance and repair in non-zoned areas. Note: Contact CEO for zone-specific exemption determinations. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Deer Isle, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Deer Isle, ME via: 207-266-0785.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement Office, Town of Deer Isle ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Office, Town of Deer Isle before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.