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Chapter 165 Building Construction was updated in 2012 to include the Maine Uniform Building & Energy Code (MUBEC) as required by the State.  The proposed changes to Chapter 165 include moving setbacks from within 5 feet of property lines to 15 feet from property lines, and creating a stiffer penalty for building without a permit.   The specific wording of the proposed change to "After the Fact Permits" is as follows. 

§ 165-26 After-the-fact permits.

In the event that any person is found to have begun work prior to obtaining a permit as required, the permit fees otherwise set forth in the schedule of fees shall be doubled 10% of the project cost, but no less than $250. Project costs will be determined by the valuation of the proposed work as per the MUBEC Building Code § 165-17 (E), or by an assessed valuation of the project to be determined by the Town of Madison Assessing Agent.