There will be a work session held at 5:30pm Thursday March 21st at the Embden Community Center to discuss the definition of the “Temporary Large Dock System”.
A Public Hearing will be determined at a later date.
There will be a work session held at 5:30pm Thursday March 21st at the Embden Community Center to discuss the definition of the “Temporary Large Dock System”.
A Public Hearing will be determined at a later date.
This new schedule for fees will become effective April 1, 2024. The Selectmen raised the fees for
building permits, etc. in order to bring the Town of Embden in line with other communities in the area.
Rural and Shoreland Residential Permits
(includes dwelling, garages, additions, sheds,
carports, decks and porches, and mobile
homes. Any construction over 200 square feet) Min. Fee $100.00 or $0.25 per square foot.
Subdivisions
Initial Applications $100.00
Preliminary Plan $50.00 per lot
Rest of fees set out in subdivision ordinance
for minor and major subdivisions
Commercial
All buildings Min. Fee $500 or $0.25 per square foot
Cellular Tower Permit $2,500.00
Additions to Tower $250.00
Addressing Fee $0.00
New Entrance Fee $50.00
New driveway off public road
Solar Facility Min. $2,500.00 plus $0.10 per square
Foot of panel area
Appeals $250.00
Other fees: Applicant pays the cost of legal notices, mailings,
copying, and any other costs associated with the permit review
process.
The Town Office will open at 10am on Wednesday, March 13th due to training.
The results of the 2024 Town Meeting held on March 2, 2024 are available in the PDF below:
March 1, 2024
Due to further changes needed to Article 37. The Select Board will be passing over this Article at Town Meeting March 2,2024.
There will be no vote on Article 37.
Article 37. To see if the Inhabitants will vote to amend the Embden Shoreland Zoning Ordinance:
Add to Definitions
Temporary Large Dock System – A dock extending into a body of water over or below the normal high-water line that has any of the following characteristics:
On Friday February 23rd, the Town Office will be open from 10am -2pm.
The Town Office will be closed Monday February 19th in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Citizens of the Town of Embden,
This serves as the legal notice posting for a public hearing regarding the proposed 2024 Annual Town Meeting ballot question as follows:
Article 39. To see if the Inhabitants will vote to amend the Embden Shoreland Zoning Ordinance:
Add to Definitions
Temporary Large Dock System – A dock extending into a body of water over or below the normal high-water line that has any of the following characteristics:
Add to Section 15.(C) the following:
15.(C)(11) A person or entity wanting to install a temporary Large Dock System as defined herein must first obtain a permit from the Code Enforcement Officer. Temporary Large Dock Systems must be installed no less than 100’ (at the shoreline) from the boundary with the nearest abutter. Annual renewal of the permit for a Temporary Large Dock System is not required unless any of the following changes from the original permit are planned:
a. The length of the dock over the water is to be increased.
b. The dock’s capacity is to be expanded to include additional boat slips.
c. The dock is to be relocated either at the shoreline or its location over the water.
If any of these changes are to be implemented, the person or entity must apply for a new permit from the Code Enforcement Office. Once issued, annual renewal is not required unless any of the above-listed changes are planned.
This section applies to all docks qualifying as Large Dock Systems regardless of when it was first installed.
Thank you in advance for your attendance.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Taylor
Select Board Chairman
Town of Embden
The Town Office will be closed Monday January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Town Office will be closing at 2pm, Friday the December 29th for end of year closeout. We will also be closed on New Years Day.