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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Stonington
All development requires a permit prior to commencement. Shoreland zone permits required for work near water bodies. Commercial projects require Site Plan Review. Flood zone projects require Flood Hazard Development Permit.
Ordinary maintenance and repair
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repair
Note: Confirm with CEO; minimum 30-day review window means early consultation essential.
Required documents
- Completed application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Shoreland/floodplain documentation as applicable
- Building code
- Below 4,000 population; MUBEC enforcement voluntary. Contact CEO for current code standard applied.
- Contractor requirements
- Maine-licensed electrician and plumber.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Minimum 30 days.
- 01 Review the town's permit applications page to identify required permits.
- 02 Contact CEO Brian Billings at 207-266-1547 or ceo@stoningtonmaine.org during Friday office hours (noon-4 p.m.) to discuss your project.
- 03 Download or obtain applicable application forms.
- 04 Note: Development is not legally allowed until a Building Permit Application has been completed and approved by the issuing authority. The process takes a minimum of 30 days.
- 05 Submit completed application with required documentation (site plan, construction drawings, shoreland documentation if applicable).
- 06 Pay fee per Building Permit Fee Schedule.
- 07 Permit issued; post at job site.
- 08 Schedule required inspections.
- 09 Obtain final sign-off / certificate of occupancy.
Typical processing time: Minimum 30 days.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 207-266-1547 (phone)
- ceo@stoningtonmaine.org (email)
- Inspection hours
- Fridays 12:00 noon -- 4:00 p.m.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Stonington permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Stonington, ME? ▸
All development requires a permit prior to commencement. Shoreland zone permits required for work near water bodies. Commercial projects require Site Plan Review. Flood zone projects require Flood Hazard Development Permit.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Stonington, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Stonington, ME, follow these steps: 1. Review the town's permit applications page to identify required permits. 2. Contact CEO Brian Billings at 207-266-1547 or ceo@stoningtonmaine.org during Friday office hours (noon-4 p.m.) to discuss your project. 3. Download or obtain applicable application forms. 4. Note: Development is not legally allowed until a Building Permit Application has been completed and approved by the issuing authority. The process takes a minimum of 30 days. 5. Submit completed application with required documentation (site plan, construction drawings, shoreland documentation if applicable). 6. Pay fee per Building Permit Fee Schedule. 7. Permit issued; post at job site. 8. Schedule required inspections. 9. Obtain final sign-off / certificate of occupancy.
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Stonington, ME? ▸
Building permit processing times in Stonington, ME typically run Minimum 30 days.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Stonington, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Stonington, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance and repair. Note: Confirm with CEO; minimum 30-day review window means early consultation essential. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Stonington, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Stonington, ME via: 207-266-1547, ceo@stoningtonmaine.org.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement Office, Town of Stonington ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Office, Town of Stonington before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.