Services
We know the rules. You focus on your land.
Maine's land use regulations are detailed, layered, and unforgiving. We cut through the complexity so your project moves forward — without costly surprises.
What we do
Kennebec Shore and Land Consulting works with property owners across the Kennebec Valley and coastal Maine. Whether you're planning a dock, adding a structure near the water, subdividing land, or simply trying to understand what you can do with a parcel you own or are considering buying — we provide clear, practical guidance backed by years of on-the-ground experience.
Shoreland Zoning Guidance
Maine's Shoreland Zoning Act governs development within 250 feet of most water bodies and wetlands. We help you understand exactly what is and isn't permitted on your parcel — setbacks, vegetation buffers, impervious surface limits, and the variance process when standard rules don't fit your situation.
- Setback and buffer analysis
- Permitted and conditional uses
- Variance applications
- Shoreland zoning map interpretation
Permit Applications
Preparing and submitting permit applications is time-consuming and easy to get wrong. We handle the paperwork — DEP permits, local planning board submissions, and other agency filings — so your application is complete, accurate, and positioned for approval.
- Maine DEP permit preparation
- Local planning board submissions
- Site plan review coordination
- Application tracking and follow-up
Pre-Purchase Land Use Review
Before you buy, know what you're getting into. We review parcels for regulatory constraints, zoning classifications, wetland buffers, and development potential — giving you the information you need to make a confident decision.
- Zoning and overlay district review
- Wetland and shoreland buffer mapping
- Development potential assessment
- Written summary report
Regulatory Guidance and Compliance
Not every question requires a permit application. Sometimes you just need a straight answer about what the rules mean for your property. We provide plain-language regulatory guidance and help you stay in compliance with state and local requirements.
- Code and ordinance interpretation
- Compliance reviews
- Agency coordination
- Written guidance letters
How it works
Initial conversation
Tell us about your property and your project. We'll ask the right questions and let you know what we can do for you.
Site and regulatory review
We review your parcel, applicable zoning, and any regulatory constraints — on the ground and in the records.
Clear recommendations
You get a plain-language summary of what's possible, what's required, and the best path forward for your project.
Application and follow-through
If permits are needed, we handle the filings and stay with you through agency review and approval.
Have a project in mind?
Reach out for a straightforward conversation about your land and what you're trying to do.