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Town of South Bristol

How to apply for a building permit in Town of South Bristol, Maine. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement Officer / Planning Board

Street address
470 Clarks Cove Road, Walpole, ME 04573 (Town Office)
Coverage
Town of South Bristol (includes Rutherford Island and other islands in Johns Bay). Very small population; MUBEC adoption discretionary. Extensive coastal and tidal shoreland zoning.
Online portal
Code Enforcement page
PDF applications
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for South Bristol

All construction and land use activities regulated under local ordinances and Maine shoreland zoning law (38 MRSA §§ 435-449). Shoreland Zoning regulates all land within 250 feet of great ponds, rivers, coastal wetlands, and tidal waters, and 75 feet of streams.

Ordinary maintenance not involving structural change in shoreland or land use districts
  • Exempt Ordinary maintenance not involving structural change in shoreland or land use districts

Note: Refer to South Bristol Shoreland Zoning Ordinance 2024 for full exemption list.

Required documents
  • Permit application
  • Site plan
  • Shoreland zoning application as applicable
  • HHE-200 for septic
Building code
MUBEC adoption discretionary (small population). South Bristol Shoreland Zoning Ordinance 2024 governs shoreland activities. Contact CEO for building standard applied.
Contractor requirements
State-licensed electrician for electrical. State-licensed plumber for plumbing (Jonathan Eaton, LPI). No Maine general contractor license.

Source: Code Enforcement Officer / Planning Board ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact CEO Colleen Chadwick at (207) 350-6852 or ceo@sbristolme.gov to discuss project and permit requirements.
  2. 02
    Download applicable permit application from the town website.
  3. 03
    For projects requiring Planning Board review, contact Rory Craib (Planning Board) at sbristolpb@gmail.com; applications must be submitted prior to scheduled board meeting.
  4. 04
    For plumbing work, contact Plumbing Inspector Jonathan Eaton at (207) 380-1790.
  5. 05
    Complete and submit application with required documents.
  6. 06
    Pay applicable permit fee.
  7. 07
    Permit issued; post at job site.
  8. 08
    Schedule required inspections.

Source: Code Enforcement Officer / Planning Board ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • (207) 350-6852 (phone)
  • ceo@sbristolme.gov (email)
Inspection hours
Town office hours: Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical sequence: Per shoreland zoning ordinance and applicable state and local requirements.

Source: Code Enforcement Officer / Planning Board ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about South Bristol permits

01 Do I need a building permit in South Bristol, ME?
All construction and land use activities regulated under local ordinances and Maine shoreland zoning law (38 MRSA §§ 435-449). Shoreland Zoning regulates all land within 250 feet of great ponds, rivers, coastal wetlands, and tidal waters, and 75 feet of streams.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in South Bristol, ME?
To apply for a building permit in South Bristol, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact CEO Colleen Chadwick at (207) 350-6852 or ceo@sbristolme.gov to discuss project and permit requirements. 2. Download applicable permit application from the town website. 3. For projects requiring Planning Board review, contact Rory Craib (Planning Board) at sbristolpb@gmail.com; applications must be submitted prior to scheduled board meeting. 4. For plumbing work, contact Plumbing Inspector Jonathan Eaton at (207) 380-1790. 5. Complete and submit application with required documents. 6. Pay applicable permit fee. 7. Permit issued; post at job site. 8. Schedule required inspections.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in South Bristol, ME?
Not all construction work requires a permit in South Bristol, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance not involving structural change in shoreland or land use districts. Note: Refer to South Bristol Shoreland Zoning Ordinance 2024 for full exemption list. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in South Bristol, ME?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in South Bristol, ME via: (207) 350-6852, ceo@sbristolme.gov.
last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement Officer / Planning Board ↗ entry id permits/maine/lincoln/south-bristol

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Officer / Planning Board before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.