Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Department promotes, coordinates, and enforces land use activities within the City of Calais in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and applicable ordinances. Some areas of involvement include the Planning Board, Board of Appeals, site plan review process, downtown revitalization, and zoning and land use.  Code Enforcement is also responsible for the issuance and inspection of the following:

Inspections: Building, plumbing, and land use inspection, and flood plain management

The city has acquired an online submissions software through iWorQ, if you have a complaint that violates the City’s Ordinances please submit a formal complaint here.

Permits: Building permits, plumbing permits, and sign permits

The city has acquired an online submissions software through iWorQ, submit your permit applications online here.

Contact:

Andrea Walton
Code Enforcement Officer & Plumbing Inspector
Phone: 207-454-2521 ext 1006
assessor@calaismaine.org

Lead and Asbestos Disposal and Precautions

EPA Lead Paint Regulations

Lead Removal Tip Sheet

HUD Lead Paint Removal Manual

Asbestos Notificiation Form Instructions

Asbestos and Demolition

Land Use Codes

Land Use Codes Ordinances

Shoreland Zoning

Shoreland Zoning Regulations

Zoning and Shoreland Zoning Map

Permits and Forms- Fillable PDFs

The city has acquired an online submissions software through iWorQ, submit your permit applications online here.

Camper Permit Application

Change of Use Permit Application

Commercial Building Permit Application

Dumpster and Grease Bin Permit Application

Moving-Demolition Permit Application

Outbuilding Permit Application

Plumbing Permit Application

Residential Building Permit Application

Sign Permit Application

Planning Board Action Request Form

Application for Permit for Changes in the Business Revitalization District

Application to Place Construction Equipment on City Property