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Hollis Code Enforcement Office

Permits, violations, and penalties issued the past 3 fiscal years are as follows: Type Fees 2016/2017 Fees 2017/2018 Fees 2018/2019 Building $ 70,245.78 $ 41,527.47 $ 70,082.68 Electrical $ 5,275.00 $ 7,355.00 $ 6,315.00 Demolition/misc. $ 355.00 $ 400.00 $ 375.00 Internal Plumbing $ 5,330.00 $ 4,330.00 $ 3,560.00 Septic Systems $ 9,645.00 $ 6,580.00 $ 10,895.00 Home Occupation/signs $ 75.00 $ 225.00 $ 300.00 Violations – Penalties & consent agreements $ 15,500.00 $ 678.00 $ 200.00 Total $106,425.78 $ 61,095.47 $ 91,727.68 This year, the revenue brought in by the Code Enforcement Office covered the expense of the Department. Revenues have returned to the projected as you can see above. The office has taken a fresh approach to doing business in Hollis and prioritizes the “People” of Hollis. We are here to be a resource to the community and will continue to take a “cohesive” approach and partner with residents on their projects. We will strive to be the most sought out resource in the community as we believe helping people and serving the public is a core value that we prioritize every. • The Code Enforcement Officer staffed the Planning Board and advised on issuing Conditional Use Permits, Site Plan Reviews, and Subdivision Applications. • The Code Enforcement Officer staffed the Board of Appeal meetings. • The Code Enforcement Office implemented a computer software program that will eventually tie into the upcoming GIS systems. We also digitized all of our public files and have had incredible feedback from the community members regarding the “ease of doing business” in Hollis. • The Code Enforcement Officer attended required continued certification classes in the new Maine Uniform Building and Energy Codes and Standards, internal plumbing, subsurface systems, land use, shore land zoning, legal issues, and other areas required for continual certification; involving approximately 1000 hours of classes and training exercises. • The Code Enforcement Officer has investigated complaints and ordinance violations such as violation of the State Junkyard laws, unsafe buildings, illegal businesses, etc.

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