Portland Land Use Code

Citation: Portland Land Use Code
Parent Document: Portland Land Use Code
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Original Source: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/asset/a5dcd1dc-4117-40b3-b3da-74a56919e14b ↗

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F. Makers’ markets in the IL-b zone. Makers’ H. Solar energy generation
markets, including periodic or seasonal sale of 1. Accessory solar energy systems shall be
handcrafted and limited production products permitted in all zones except within
for final consumption, which may include cemeteries.
prepared or raw foods, shall be permitted as an 2. All accessory solar energy systems are
accessory use in the IL-b zone, provided that: subject to the following conditions:
1. Such sales are located within a lawfully a. All systems shall meet the technical,
conforming principal permitted use. safety, and maintenance standards in
2. Such sales occupy an area no larger than the City of Portland Technical Manual.
45% of the floor area devoted to the b. Solar energy systems shall minimize
principal use. impacts resulting from construction
3. Such sales by any single vendor or group and maintenance of the solar energy
of vendors shall occur for no more than a system, including lighting, security
total of 28 hours a week collectively. measures, traffic, and grid
4. Such products are produced or permitted connections.
to be produced in the IL/IL-b zone. c. Solar panel placement shall minimize
5. Such products are sold by the producer of or negate any solar glare impacting
the product or their designee. nearby properties or roadways,
G. Tasting rooms in industrial zones. Tasting without unduly impacting the
rooms shall be permitted as accessory uses on functionality or efficiency of the solar
the premises of facilities where beer, wine, energy system.
spirits, other alcoholic or non-alcoholic d. Ground-mounted accessory solar
beverages, or food are produced, provided energy systems shall be located in side
that: or rear yards only, and shall be subject
1. Service of food in the facility is limited to to all dimensional standards for
that which does not constitute a full meal. detached accessory structures within
2. No more than 10% of the beverage menu Article 7 unless otherwise specified.
in tasting rooms accessory to beverage e. Building-mounted or roof-mounted
production or 10% of the food menu in accessory solar energy systems are
tasting rooms accessory to food not included in the calculation of
production is produced or manufactured maximum structure height, but must
off-site. meet the following standards:
3. Tasting rooms shall not be subject to the
limitations on the use of unbuilt lot or yard
area in Subsection 6.6.1(C). CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE | 6-31 USE STANDARDS

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