Ordinances, Policies & Orders

China has many ordinances that require following. In this section you will find information on all of these ordinances.

If you have questions about land use issues, please contact Code Enforcement at (207) 445-2014 option 5, or by email at ceo@chinamaine.org.

* (Shoreland Septic System Compliance Program section was repealed at election 6/12/2012)

COVER - Land Development Code- updated on 11/5/2024
Land Development Code - TABLE OF CONTENTS updated on 11/5/2024
Chapter 1 - Authority & Purpose - Adopted 6/5/1993 Chapter 1 - China Land Development Code
Chapter 2 - Land Use Ordinance adopted 11/5/2024
Chapter 3 - Subdivision Ordinance adopted 6/11/2024
Chapter 4 - Phosphorus Control - Adopted 6/5/1993 Chapter 4 - China Land Development Code
Chapter 5 - Floodplain Management Ordinance approved 3/19/2011
Chapter 6 - Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Siting Ordinance Approved 2/3/2009 Reapproved Feb 3, 2009 (prev approved Nov 2008)
Chapter 7 - Kennel Ordinance - Adopted 6/1/1996 Chapter 7 - China Land Development Code
Chapter 8 - Solar Energy Systems Ordinance- adopted 6/11/2024
Chapter 9 - Appeals Ordinance adopted 6/13/2023
Chapter 10 - Enforcement - Approved 6/5/1993 Chapter 10 - China Land Development Code
Chapter 11 - Definitions approved 11/5/2024
Land Use Map 4/23/2010
Development District Map- 11/5/2024
Acceptance of Streets and Ways Ordinance- 2008
Board of Assessment Review Ordinance Enacted 11/6/2007
Budget Committee Ordinance- adopted 11/5/2024
Cemetery Ordinance - 3/25/2017
Comprehensive Plan- amended March 2022- adopted 6/14/2022
Comprehensive Plan APPENDICES- 3/2022
GA Ordinance- updated 9/2023
High-Impact Electric Transmission Line Moratoriam Ordinance- 11/5/2024
Ordinance Prohibiting Obscenity - Adopted 11/3/2009 Ordinance Prohibiting Obscenity
Ordinance Prohibiting Retail Marijuana Establishments in China approved 6/13/2017
Ordinance Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Ways- 2021
Parking Ordinance 2019 - Town Office & Lakeview Drive area
Parking Ordinance (Nov 2012) Rt 3 & Vassalboro Rd
PACE Ordinance- adopted 11/2010
Planning Board Ordinance- adopted 6/11/2024
Quorum Ordinance - 2022 amended 11/8/2022
Recreation Committee Ord - approved 11/2015
Solid Waste Ordinance - adopted 6/13/2023 This ordinance replaces, repeals and combined the Solid Waste Flow Control and Solid Waste Disposal Ordinance.
Map for Budget Committee / Planning Board districts

Administrative Code of Ethics Policy- approved 12/16/2024
Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing Policy- approved 11/2022
Boston Post Cane Policy- approved 11/18/2024
Community Policing Policy- updated 2020
Driveway Entrance Sitting and Culvert Installation and Maintenance Policy- approved 12/2/2024
Emergency Management Policy- approved 12/2/2024
Fixed Asset Capitalization Policy- approved 12/2/2024
Internal Financial Control Policy- approved 1/2/2024
Mailbox Policy- approved 12/4/2024
Notice of Dishonor Policy- approved 11/18/2024
Outstanding Tax Order Policy- approved 12/2/2024
Personnel Policy- approved 12/5/2022
Remote Participation policy- approved 11/18/2024
Select Board Meeting Policy- approved 11/18/2024
Tobacco Free Policy- approved 12/2/2024
Transfer Station Access Policy- approved 6/17/24
Treasurer's Disbursement Warrants for Employee Wages & Benifits Policy- adopted 12/2/2024