Resolve, To Prepare Preapproved Building Types

This Maine legislative bill directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to hire a consultant to create a catalog of five to eight preapproved building types, such as single-family homes and small multi-unit structures. The consultant must develop these designs to fit local architectural styles and site conditions while ensuring they meet safety codes and include at least one affordable rental option per county. The process requires public engagement through online surveys and feedback sessions, and the project will be funded with $350,000 from the state's general fund. By December 2025, the department must submit a report with recommendations for future laws that would allow municipalities to automatically approve permits for these specific building types in certain areas.