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## 18.100.100 Approval of final plat. | The commission shall approve or reject the final plat within 60 days from the date of filing, after public notice, unless the time is extended by agreement with the subdivider. Reasons for rejection shall be limited to failure to
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed th... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.040039 | 0.394287 | -0.547852 | -1.183594 |
## 18.100.105 Final plat – Requirements – Contents. | A. The following information must be included on any final subdivision or final short plat mylar submitted to the borough for approval and forwarding to the Haines district recorder’s office for filing. One mylar must be submitted measuring 24 inches by 36 inches at a scale of either 40, 50, 60 or 100 feet to an inch, ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.231445 | 0.501953 | -0.501465 | -1.060547 |
## 18.100.112 Filing of final plat. | Within six months of final plat approval by the planning commission, the developer shall provide the manager with the original mylar of the approved plat with all required signatures except borough officials. The developer shall also submit the plat in an electronic file format compatible with borough software. The man... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.207031 | -0.119263 | -0.922363 | -1.158203 |
## 18.100.115 Dedications of property. | A. When the plat of the subdivision is approved and recorded, all streets, alleys, thoroughfares, easements, parks and other public areas shown on the plat are deemed to have been dedicated to public use.
B. The planning commission may accept property for dedication to public use and advancement of the public welfare,... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.893066 | -0.210205 | -0.782715 | -0.444824 |
## 18.100.120 Agency approval letters required. | Prior to the approval and recording of the final plat, any required agency approvals must be submitted in written form to the commission. This is in reference, for example, to Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation. All other s... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.043945 | -0.157959 | -0.94043 | -1 |
## 18.100.125 Financial responsibility. | When the developer elects to obtain final plat approval prior to the full installation of improvements required by HBC 18.100.092, the commission shall require the developer to guarantee the installation of such improvements by one or a combination of the methods specified below. This is to encourage development by all... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.38623 | 0.251709 | 0.026855 | -0.188721 |
### A. Performance and Payment Bond. | The developer may furnish and file with the borough a corporate surety bond or cash bond to provide performance and payment bonding equal to the 120 percent of the estimated cost of the improvements to assure the actual construction of such improvements. In cases where the developer chooses to furnish a cash bond, such... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.880371 | -0.251953 | -0.78125 | -0.729004 |
### B. Re-Conveyance Agreement. | The developer may convey to the borough a lot or lots, the value of which is equal to, or greater than, 120 percent of the estimated costs of improvements. The property to be conveyed must be marketable property adjacent to both an improved public street and installed public utilities or DEC-approved utilities. The con... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.686035 | 0.563965 | -0.828125 | -0.314209 |
### C. Maintenance Bond. | 1. Upon conditional acceptance of the improvements by the borough, the developer shall furnish and file with the borough a corporate surety or cash bond in an amount equal to five percent of the cost of improvements for payments of any reconstruction or repair of improvements that may be necessary within one year from ... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.066711 | 0.830078 | 0.305908 | 0.719727 |
## 18.100.135 Amended plats, altered plats, vacations or otherwise changed plats. | Any applicable requirements under either the abbreviated plat procedures of this title or the preliminary and final plat procedures of this title shall apply. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.326172 | -0.408691 | -0.591309 | -1.259766 |
## 18.100.140 Section line and state recognized RS-2477 easement vacations. | A. An application for the vacation of section line easements and state recognized RS-2477 easements, also referred to as rights-of-way, acquired under former 43 U.S.C. 932, along with a $100.00 nonrefundable filing fee, shall contain the following:
1. A preliminary finding of approval from the appropriate agency of th... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.533691 | 0.890625 | -0.709961 | -0.526367 |
## 18.120.010 Purpose. | A. The purpose of this chapter is to adopt the regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to enable the residents of the Haines Borough to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. The Haines Borough recognizes that areas within its boundaries are periodically subject to inundation which may resu... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.736328 | 0.947754 | 1.318359 | 2.570313 |
## 18.120.020 Definitions. | For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms are hereby defined:
“Accessory structures” means low cost buildings such as detached garages, boathouses, small pole barns and storage sheds, not to be used for human habitation, shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to offer minimum resistance... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.446045 | 1.386719 | 0.744141 | 1.537109 |
## 18.120.030 Protection against flood damage. | A. Within flood hazard areas, as identified on the community’s flood hazard boundary map, no land use building permit shall be approved by the planning commission or borough assembly unless all of the following requirements are satisfied:
1. Any new or substantially improved structure shall be designated (or modified)... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.742188 | 1.620117 | 1.711914 | 2.310547 |
## 18.120.040 Subdivision and utility regulations. | A. The platting board shall deny permission to subdivide land within flood hazard areas unless the following requirements have been fulfilled:
1. Require that all new subdivision proposals and other proposed development (including proposals for manufactured home parks and subdivision) greater than 50 lots or five acre... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.953613 | 1.225586 | 1.265625 | 1.957031 |
## 18.120.060 Zoning permits for uses in flood hazard areas. | A. In addition to the land use permit as provided in HBC 18.30.010, applicants for a land use building permit for structures and land uses within a flood hazard area shall file a “NFIP Form” which shall be furnished by and submitted to the borough clerk.
B. The information to be supplied on the “NFIP Form” shall inclu... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.269775 | 0.905762 | 0.085144 | 0.819336 |
## 18.120.070 Variances for uses within flood hazard areas. | A. Variances from the requirements of this chapter may be granted by the commission according to the provisions of HBC 18.80.050. In addition, the following provisions also apply.
B. In order for a variance to be granted, the following conditions must be met:
1. A determination that the granting of a variance will no... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.69043 | 1.239258 | 0.64209 | 2.009766 |
## 18.120.080 Implementation. | A. Permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall conform to all ordinances or regulations as are from time to time established or amended; however, the provisions of this chapter shall control in the event of any conflict unless specifically stated otherwise or unless the conflicting ordinance is more restrictive.
The... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.400146 | 0.94873 | 0.406006 | 0.834473 |
## 18.120.090 Disclaimer of liability. | The grant of a land use permit or approval of a subdivision plan in the flood hazard area shall not constitute a representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind by the borough or any official or employee thereof of the practicability or safety of the proposed use, and shall create no liability upon the borough, its o... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.208008 | -1.014648 | -0.796387 | -0.393066 |
## for Alaska Municipalities | The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Alaska municipalities. They are current through June 2023. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.395508 | -0.869629 | -1.381836 | -1.448242 |
### 1.01.010 Code adopted. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.643555 | -0.665527 | -1.223633 | -1.438477 | |
### 1.01.020 References to ordinances in matters of record. | Any reference in matters of record to any ordinance existing prior to the adoption of this code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding code provisions in effect at the time of codification. [Ord. No. 1647, §2, 12-17-12.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation p... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.46875 | -0.15332 | -1.62793 | -1.513672 |
## 1.01.030 Notification, certification, and distribution of reformatted code. | The borough clerk shall provide copies of the reformatted borough code to the Alaska Court System Ketchikan and Juneau Law Libraries, and to the City of Ketchikan Public Library. In addition, the borough clerk shall notify and provide a link to the online reformatted borough code to the entities currently receiving bor... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.496094 | -0.991211 | -1.014648 | -0.890137 |
## 1.05.030 Borough seat. | The borough seat is Ketchikan. [Incorporation document. Code 1974 §5.10.015. Code 1969 §1.05.030.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.658203 | -1.614258 | -1.024414 | -1.852539 |
## 1.05.050 Oath of office. | Municipal officers, before taking office, shall affirm in writing that they will honestly, faithfully and impartially perform their duties. The oath is filed with the municipal clerk. [Code 1974 §5.10.045.]
**State Law Reference** – Similar provisions, AS 29.20.600.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current throu... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.681641 | -1.055664 | -0.442139 | -1.249023 |
### 1.05.060 Combining offices. | The assembly may combine two or more appointive or administrative offices. [Code 1974 §5.10.050.]
**State Law Reference** – Similar provisions, AS 29.35.010(2). | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.458984 | -1.188477 | -1.025391 | -1.698242 |
### 1.05.070 Bonding. | The administrator and the other municipal officers or employees which the assembly may designate shall give bond in the amount and with the surety prescribed by the assembly. Premiums on bonds are paid by the borough. [Code 1974 §5.10.055.]
**State Law Reference** – Similar provisions, AS 29.20.610. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.181641 | -0.994629 | -0.833496 | -1.313477 |
### 1.05.080 Prohibitions. | (a) No person may be appointed to or removed from municipal office or in any way favored or discriminated against with respect to a municipal position because of race, color, sex, creed, national origin or, unless otherwise contrary to law, because of his/her political opinions or affiliations.
(b) No state employee o... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.528809 | -0.606934 | -0.274658 | -0.098633 |
### 1.05.090 Salaries of elected officers. | The assembly shall fix by ordinance the salaries of elected officers. The salary of the mayor may not be reduced during his term of office. An elected officer may not receive any other compensation for service to the municipality. Per diem payments or reimbursements for expenses are not compensation under this section.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.595703 | -0.987305 | -0.505859 | -1.280273 |
### 1.10.010 How code designated, cited. | The ordinances and resolutions embraced in the following titles, chapters, and sections shall constitute and be designated the “Code of Ordinances of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska,” and may be cited as the “KGB Code.” [Code 1974 §1.10.015.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.617188 | -0.691406 | -1.607422 | -1.610352 |
### 1.10.020 Definitions and interpretation. | In the construction of the KGB Code, and of all ordinances and resolutions, the following rules shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the assembly or repugnant to the context of the provisions hereof, or to the law.
“AS” means and refers to the latest edition or ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.435547 | 1.108398 | -0.853027 | -0.900391 |
## 1.10.040 Computation of time. | (a) The time in which an act provided by law is required to be done is computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a holiday, and then it is also excluded. If the last day falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, the last day shall be considered to be the next succeeding Monday.
(b) Unle... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.250977 | -0.620605 | -0.608398 | -1.325195 |
## 1.10.050 Revisor of ordinances. | (a) The borough attorney is designated as revisor of ordinances. The revisor of ordinances shall revise for consolidation in the KGB Code all ordinances of a temporary or special nature enacted by the assembly.
(b) The revisor shall edit and revise the ordinance for consolidation without changing the meaning of any or... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.133789 | 0.37915 | -1.21875 | -0.873535 |
## 1.10.060 Fees and charges. | (a) Unless a specific fee is expressly provided elsewhere, the borough assembly may, by resolution, establish fees for borough services and programs. In establishing such fees, the borough assembly may take into account, among other things, the costs of programs such as maintenance, operations, administration and other... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.15271 | -0.054016 | -0.250977 | 0.373047 |
## 1.15.010 Acts required to be by ordinance. | In addition to other actions which this title requires to be by ordinance, the assembly shall use ordinances to:
(a) Establish, alter or abolish municipal departments;
(b) Fix the compensation of members of the assembly;
(c) Provide for a fine or other penalty, or establish rules or regulations for violation of whic... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.820313 | 0.200073 | -1.192383 | -0.685547 |
## 1.15.020 Form of ordinances. | Ordinances are introduced in writing in the form required by the assembly. [Code 1974 §5.41.010.]
**State Law Reference** – Similar provisions, AS 29.25.020. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.392578 | -0.70459 | -1.108398 | -1.625977 |
## 1.15.030 Ordinance procedure. | (a) An ordinance may be presented by a member or committee of the assembly, the borough mayor, or the borough manager.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026.
(b) The department and/or officials which are affected by an ordinance or required ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.756348 | -0.178467 | -1.119141 | -1.02832 |
## 1.15.040 Time ordinances and resolutions take effect. | (a) Unless otherwise specifically provided in individual ordinances or resolutions to the contrary, all ordinances and resolutions take effect on the day following the next regular meeting after the adoption of said ordinance or resolution.
(b) An ordinance or resolution which by its terms is to take effect on a speci... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.963867 | -0.819336 | -0.852539 | -1.37793 |
## 1.15.050 Emergency ordinances. | (a) To meet a public emergency, the assembly may adopt ordinances effective on adoption. Every emergency ordinance must contain a finding by the assembly that an emergency exists and a statement of the facts upon which the finding is based. The ordinance may be adopted, amended and adopted, or rejected at the meeting a... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.680176 | -0.052124 | -0.776367 | 1.212891 |
### 1.15.060 Expiration of temporary ordinance. | The expiration of a temporary ordinance does not release or extinguish any penalty, forfeiture or liability incurred or right accruing or accrued under such ordinance unless the temporary ordinance so provides expressly; and such ordinance shall be treated as still remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any p... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.194336 | -0.249756 | -0.963379 | -0.797363 |
### 1.15.070 Borough mayor authorized to sign resolutions and ordinances – Failure or refusal to sign not to invalidate resolutions and ordinances. | The borough mayor is authorized to sign resolutions and ordinances of the assembly of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska; provided, however, that failure or refusal of the borough mayor so to sign does not invalidate or void the said resolutions or ordinances of the said assembly. [Res. No. 174, §1, 11-4-74. Code 19... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.290039 | -0.695801 | -0.813477 | -1.254883 |
### 1.15.080 Code of regulations. | The assembly may in a single ordinance adopt or amend by reference provisions of a standard published code of regulations. The regular ordinance procedure applies except that neither the ordinance nor its amendments need be distributed to the public or read in full at the hearings. For a period of fifteen (15) days bef... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.261719 | 0.030716 | -1.256836 | -1.186523 |
## 1.15.090 Severability. | Any ordinance heretofore or hereafter adopted by the assembly which lacks a severability clause shall be construed as though it contained the clause in the following language: “If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.267578 | -0.51123 | -1.250977 | -1.392578 |
## 1.15.100 Repeal. | The repeal or amendment of any ordinance does not release or extinguish any penalty, forfeiture or liability incurred or right accruing or accrued under such ordinance, unless the repealing or amending ordinance expressly so provides. The ordinance shall be treated as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining an... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.239258 | -0.094543 | -1.132813 | -0.812012 |
## 1.20.010 Effect. | Any and all additions and amendments to this code, when passed in such form as to indicate the intention of the assembly to make the same a part hereof, shall be deemed to be incorporated in this code so that reference to the “KGB Code” shall be understood and intended to include such additions and amendments. [Code 19... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.351563 | 0.021332 | -1.516602 | -1.442383 |
### 1.20.030 Amendments to the code. | (a) All ordinances passed subsequent to this code which amend, repeal or in any way affect this code may be numbered in accordance with the numbering system of this code and printed for inclusion herein. In the case of repealed titles, chapters, articles, sections and subsections or any part thereof, by subsequent ordi... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.178711 | 1.43457 | -1.500977 | -0.833496 |
### 1.20.040 Repeal. | All sections, articles, chapters, titles or other provisions of this code desired to be repealed should be specifically repealed by section number, article number, chapter, title or other number, as the case may be. [Code 1974 §5.45.025.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legis... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.233398 | -0.837891 | -1.209961 | -1.374023 |
### 1.20.050 Subject to general penalty. | In case of the amendment by the assembly of any section of this code for which a penalty is not provided, the general penalty as provided in KGBC 1.25.070 shall apply to the section as amended; or in case such amendment contains provisions for which a penalty other than the aforementioned general penalty is provided in... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.414063 | 0.515137 | -1.095703 | -1.027344 |
### 1.20.060 Supplementation of the code. | (a) By contract or by borough personnel, supplements to this code shall be prepared and printed whenever authorized or directed by the assembly. A supplement to the code shall include all substantive permanent and general parts of ordinances passed by the assembly or adopted by initiative and referendum during the peri... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.086914 | 0.783203 | -1.179688 | -1.068359 |
## 1.25.010 Scope. | This chapter addresses the authority to issue citations for borough code offenses and sets out a fine schedule for certain borough code violations for use in accordance with Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure. [Ord. No. 1695, §2, 1-6-14; Ord. No. 1190, §1, 8-20-01. Code 1974 §5.120.010.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.088684 | -0.075745 | -1.083984 | -0.917969 |
## 1.25.020 Purpose. | (a) The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Provide a procedure for designating borough officials with authority to enforce portions of the borough code; and
(2) Provide a standardized fine schedule for certain violations of the borough code.
(b) These fine provisions are intended to provide a set penalty for certain... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.123657 | 0.774902 | -0.721191 | 0.024109 |
## 1.25.030 Code enforcement officer designation. | The manager may designate in writing as code enforcement officers those persons authorized to enforce any part of this code. Any officer so designated to enforce some or all provisions of the KGB Code shall be authorized to issue citations, or notices of violation where permitted, for any violation of this code which t... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.542969 | 0.237305 | -0.991211 | -0.705078 |
## 1.25.040 Application of fine schedule. | (a) In accordance with AS 29.25.070(a), citations or complaints for violations for which a particular amount is provided as the fine under KGBC 1.25.050 may be disposed of as provided in AS 12.25.195 through 12.25.230
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.394287 | 1.15332 | -0.330566 | 0.478516 |
## 1.25.050 Fine schedule. | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Code Section</th>
<th>Offense</th>
<th>Penalty/Fine</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>2.110.030</td>
<td>Parking or stopping in bus stop</td>
<td>$25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4.50.080</td>
<td>Failure to register business e... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.241211 | 0.158447 | 0.218872 | 0.583008 |
## 1.25.060 Parties to prohibited acts. | The prohibition of an act in the KGB Code, and in any ordinance whether such ordinance shall be an addition to or an amendment of the KGB Code, also includes the causing, securing, aiding or abetting of another person to do said act; and such causing, securing, aiding or abetting of a prohibited act is itself a prohibi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.130127 | 0.678711 | -0.374023 | -0.070679 |
## 1.25.070 General penalty. | (a) Every act prohibited by the KGB Code, or the omission or failure to perform any act required by the KGB Code, is a violation and, unless another penalty is elsewhere expressly provided for such act, omission or failure, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this KGB Code shall be punished by a f... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.785645 | 0.692383 | -0.392334 | 1.03125 |
### 2.05.010 Office created. | There is hereby created the office of borough mayor. [Ord. No. 175A, §1, 10-21-74. Code 1974 §5.25.010.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.520508 | -1.746094 | -1.094727 | -1.480469 |
### 2.05.020 Qualification and election of borough mayor. | (a) A qualified borough voter who, at the time of election or appointment to fill a vacancy, has resided within Ketchikan Gateway Borough at least one year immediately preceding the date of election or appointment is eligible to be borough mayor.
(b) The borough mayor is elected at-large by the qualified voters of the... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.092773 | 0.173218 | -0.731445 | -0.820801 |
## 2.05.030 Vacancy in the office of mayor. | The assembly shall, by two-thirds concurring vote, declare the office of mayor vacant only when the person elected:
(a) Fails to qualify or take office within 30 days after election or appointment;
(b) Unless excused by the assembly, is physically absent for 90 consecutive days;
(c) Resigns and the resignation is ac... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.969238 | -0.355469 | 0.079224 | 0.060974 |
## 2.05.040 Filling a vacancy. | A vacancy in the office of the borough mayor occurring within six months of a regular election shall be filled by the assembly. The person designated shall serve until the next regular election and until a successor is elected and has qualified. If an assemblyman is chosen, he shall resign his assembly seat. If a vacan... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.276367 | -1.333008 | -0.817871 | -0.838379 |
## 2.05.050 Assembly participation. | The borough mayor may take part in the discussion of any matter before the assembly. The mayor may not vote except in the case of a tie vote of the assembly, in which event the mayor may vote. [Ord. No. 557, §1, 1-20-86; Ord. No. 182, §3, 12-2-74. Code 1974 §5.25.050.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.21582 | -1.600586 | -1.228516 | -1.337891 |
## 2.05.060 Veto. | (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the mayor may veto an ordinance, resolution, motion or other action of the assembly and may strike or reduce appropriation items except for school budget items.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed throug... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.617188 | -0.139038 | -0.914551 | -0.088135 |
## 2.05.070 Duties. | (a) The borough mayor shall preside at all assembly meetings, sign ordinances and resolutions, act as ceremonial head of the borough, and sign documents on the borough’s behalf upon assembly authorization. The failure of the borough mayor to sign an ordinance or resolution does not invalidate them.
(b) The borough may... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.316406 | -0.045654 | -0.956055 | -0.04715 |
## 2.05.080 Salary of the mayor. | (a) The compensation of the borough mayor shall be $1,000 per month.
(b) In addition the borough mayor shall receive compensation in the amount of $75 for each meeting of the borough assembly, howsoever designated, which such member has attended, except that such payment shall not exceed $75 for any single day.
(c) T... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.421875 | -0.728027 | -0.776855 | -1.09375 |
### 2.05.090 Executive absence. | The borough mayor, subject to assembly approval, shall designate a vice-mayor to act as mayor during the mayor’s temporary absence or disability. The vice-mayor designated shall be a current member of the assembly.
[Ord. No. 783, §1, 11-19-90; Ord. No. 182, §5, 12-2-74. Code 1974 §5.25.120.]
**State Law Reference** ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.455078 | -1.192383 | -0.967285 | -1.042969 |
### 2.05.100 Benefits. | The compensation fixed herein shall be the only compensation to the borough mayor. The mayor shall receive only those benefits that are mandated by law. [Ord. No. 796, §1, 4-15-91; Ord. No. 175A, §1, 10-21-74. Code 1974 §5.25.130.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.488281 | -1.245117 | -0.450195 | -1.444336 |
### 2.10.010 Legislative powers. | The legislative power of the borough is vested in the assembly. [Code 1974 §5.31.005. Code 1969 §11.05.010.]
**State Law Reference** – Similar provisions, AS 29.20.050. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.386719 | -1 | -1.21582 | -1.427734 |
### 2.10.020 Assembly composition. | The borough assembly shall consist of seven members who are called assemblypersons. [Ord. No. 378, §1, 8-18-80. Code 1974 §5.31.011.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.363281 | -1.766602 | -1.334961 | -1.484375 |
### 2.10.030 Election. | An assemblyperson is elected at large by the qualified voters of the borough. [Ord. No. 378, §2, 8-18-80. Code 1974 §5.31.012.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.220703 | -1.763672 | -1.279297 | -1.180664 |
### 2.10.040 Qualifications of assembly members. | (a) A qualified borough voter who, at the time of election or appointment to fill a vacancy, has resided within the Ketchikan Gateway Borough at least one year immediately preceding the date of election or appointment is eligible to be a member of the assembly.
(b) If a member of the assembly ceases to be a qualified ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.401367 | -0.757324 | -0.440186 | -1.058594 |
## 2.10.050 Term of office. | (a) The date of the election of assemblypersons shall be the first Tuesday of every October. The term of an assemblyperson is three years or until his successor is elected and qualified. Assemblypersons shall serve staggered terms of office. No person may be elected for more than one assembly seat at any election.
(b)... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.151367 | -0.222046 | -0.483887 | -1.076172 |
## 2.10.060 Salary of members of the assembly. | (a) Each member of the assembly shall receive compensation of $350 per month.
(b) In addition each member of the assembly shall receive compensation in the amount of $150 for each meeting of the borough assembly, howsoever designated, which such member has attended except that such payment shall not exceed $150 for an... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.264648 | -0.881348 | -0.782715 | -1.076172 |
## 2.10.070 Annual organizational meeting. | (a) Immediately following certification of the regular borough election, the assembly shall hold an annual organizational meeting at which newly elected assembly members will be sworn in.
(b) Standing committees and a vice-mayor will be appointed at the first regular meeting in November. [Ord. No. 918, §5, 10-4-93; Or... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.614258 | -0.950195 | -1.273438 | -1.291992 |
## 2.10.080 Regular meetings. | (a) The assembly shall hold a regular meeting on the first and third Monday of each month; provided, that if any such Monday falls on a borough holiday, the regular meeting shall be held on the next day which is not a holiday, unless another date is otherwise provided by motion of the assembly. Reasonable public notice... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.193359 | -0.61377 | -0.968262 | -0.960449 |
## 2.10.090 Special meetings and work sessions. | (a) Special meetings and work sessions of the assembly may be held on the call of the borough mayor or vice-mayor, or one-third of the members; provided, that not less than 24 hours’ written or oral notice has been communicated to each member.
(b) In an emergency, a special meeting called with less than 24 hours’ noti... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.327148 | 0.220215 | -0.901367 | -0.876465 |
## 2.10.100 Meeting location. | Meetings of the assembly shall be held in the assembly chambers of the municipal building of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, located at 1900 First Avenue; provided, however, the assembly may meet from time to time in another place provided reasonable public notice of the alternate location is given. [Ord. No. 15... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.441406 | -0.95166 | -1.454102 | -1.40918 |
## 2.10.110 Vacancies on the assembly. | The assembly shall declare an elective office, other than the office of mayor or school board member, vacant when the person elected:
(a) Fails to qualify or take office within 30 days after election or appointment;
(b) Is physically absent from the municipality for 90 consecutive days unless excused by the assembly;... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.883301 | 0.305664 | 0.19751 | 0.249146 |
## 2.10.120 Filling a vacancy. | (a) If a vacancy on the assembly occurs, the remaining assembly members shall, within 60 days, appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. If less than 60 days remain in a term, a vacancy may not be filled.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.348633 | -0.270996 | -1.271484 | -0.754395 |
## 2.10.130 Departments. | (a) The assembly may, by ordinance, establish departments and distribute functions among them.
(b) Each department shall be administered by a department head. The borough manager, with the consent of the assembly, may serve as the head of one or more departments or may appoint one person as the head of two or more dep... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.405273 | -1.22168 | -1.405273 | -1.544922 |
## 2.10.140 Committees, other boards and commissions. | (a) The assembly may by ordinance establish advisory, administrative, technical, or quasijudicial boards or commissions. Members of boards or commissions, except for members of the board of adjustment and assembly members serving on the board of equalization, are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the assembly.
(... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.22168 | 0.027054 | -1.335938 | -1.129883 |
## 2.10.150 Public meetings. | (a) *Public Meetings Defined.* A gathering of members of a governmental body, which includes the assembly, a board, a commission, a committee, or other similar body of the borough with the authority to establish policies or make decisions for the borough or with the authority to advise or make recommendations to the bo... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.103516 | 1.157227 | -1.132813 | -0.895508 |
## 2.10.160 Executive sessions. | (a) Definition. The term “executive session” means that portion of a public meeting from which the public may be excluded.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026.
(b) Excepted Subjects.
(1) The following excepted subjects may be discussed in... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.213989 | 1.447266 | -0.033752 | 0.131958 |
## 2.10.170 Penalties for disclosure. | (a) A member of the borough assembly who violates the disclosure provisions in KGBC 2.10.160 shall be subject to public censure.
(b) A staff member who violates the disclosure provisions in KGBC 2.10.160 shall be disciplined in accordance with the borough’s personnel policies.
(c) Any penalty imposed under this secti... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.438477 | -0.217529 | -0.285645 | 0.461426 |
## 2.10.180 Action to enforce Open Meetings Act. | (a) Action taken contrary to KGBC 2.10.150 and 2.10.160 or AS 44.62.310, et seq. (Alaska Open Meetings Act), is voidable.
(b) A lawsuit to void an action taken in violation of KGBC 2.10.150 and 2.10.160 or AS 44.62.310, et seq. (Alaska Open Meetings Act) must be filed in superior court within one hundred eighty (180) ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.51709 | 0.374268 | -0.85498 | 0.213989 |
## 2.10.190 Policy regarding meetings. | (a) The assembly, boards, committees, and other units mentioned in KGBC 2.10.150 exist to aid in the conduct of the people’s business.
(b) It is the intent of the law that actions of the assembly, boards, committees and other units be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly.
(c) The people of th... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.771973 | 0.825195 | -0.200317 | -0.029877 |
### 2.15.010 Rules of order. | In all matters not covered by the KGB Code or the Alaska Statutes, the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the assembly in its deliberation. [Ord. No. 954A, §2, 2-6-95. Code 1974 §5.35.005.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.56543 | -0.131348 | -1.366211 | -1.376953 |
## 2.15.020 Order of business. | At every regular meeting of the assembly, the order of business shall be as follows:
(a) *Call to Order.* Pledge of allegiance, roll call.
(b) *Ceremonial Matters.* Presentations, proclamations, awards, guest introductions.
(c) *Citizen Comments.* Comments on any topic other than scheduled public hearings.
(d) *Sch... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.166992 | 0.168213 | -0.995117 | -1.023438 |
## 2.15.030 Assembly agenda. | (a) Placing Items on the Assembly Agenda. Persons other than borough staff wishing to place items on the assembly agenda must submit a written request either:
(1) In the form of a letter stating that “this is a request to be placed on the borough assembly agenda” and explaining in detail what is requested; or
(2) By ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.616211 | 1.0625 | -0.928711 | -0.729492 |
## 2.15.040 The chair, the mayor, the assembly. | (a) The borough mayor, vice mayor, mayor pro tem, or other person appointed or elected to act as the presiding officer conducts the meetings and sees that the rules are observed. The presiding officer’s official place or station is called “the chair.” During meetings, whoever is presiding is said to be “in the chair” a... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.150391 | -0.682129 | -1.167969 | -1.086914 |
## 2.15.050 Teleconferencing. | (a) An assembly member who will be absent from a meeting, public hearing or work session of the assembly, including an executive session, may participate in and vote at the meeting by telephone or other electronic means under the following circumstances:
(1) The meeting is held with a quorum of members physically pres... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.629883 | 0.764648 | 0.118958 | 0.208862 |
## 2.15.060 Motions, debate and discussion. | (a) Until a matter has been brought before the assembly in the form of a motion proposing a specific action, it cannot be debated. A motion must be made by an authorized member of the assembly. The borough mayor may not make a motion of any kind.
(b) The term “debate” applies to the discussion on the merits of a pendi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.642578 | 0.381104 | -0.554688 | -0.586914 |
## 2.15.070 Decorum in debate. | (a) Members of the assembly may not address one another directly, but must address all remarks through the chair. As much as possible, the use of names should be avoided in debate. Before making a motion or speaking in debate, a person must address the chair and be recognized. Any member who seeks the floor while entit... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.249023 | -1.029297 | -0.003447 | 0.015961 |
## 2.15.080 Point of order and appeal. | (a) When a member of the assembly thinks the rules of the assembly are being violated, the person may make a “point of order” calling upon the chair for a ruling and an enforcement of the regular rules. It takes precedence over any pending question and is in order when another has the floor. It must be raised promptly ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.501465 | -0.388916 | -1.209961 | -0.537109 |
## 2.15.090 Suspend the rules – Amend the order of business (agenda). | (a) The rules of order and order of business shall be observed in all cases, unless temporarily suspended for a special purpose by a two-thirds vote of the authorized membership of the assembly.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026.
(b) All... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.320801 | 0.223267 | -0.743164 | -0.714844 |
## 2.15.100 Reconsideration of motions. | (a) The purpose of reconsidering a vote is to permit correction of hasty, ill-advised, or erroneous action, or to take into account added information or a changed situation that has developed since the taking of the vote.
(b) The motion to reconsider must be made by a member of the assembly who voted on the prevailing... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.914063 | 0.612793 | -1.154297 | -0.321045 |
## 2.15.110 Renewal of motions. | (a) Any motion that was introduced but not adopted can be renewed at a later meeting unless it becomes absurd. A motion becomes absurd when a member abuses the privilege of renewing a motion merely to obstruct business. A previously considered motion may become a substantially different question through a significant c... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.088867 | -0.214233 | -1.279297 | -0.807129 |
## 2.15.120 Lay on the table – Take from the table – Postpone indefinitely – Postpone to a certain time (or definitely). | (a) The motion “to lay on the table” enables the assembly to lay the pending question aside temporarily when something more urgent has arisen. It allows a majority to halt consideration of a question immediately without debate. It must be seconded. It is not debatable. It is not amendable. It requires a majority vote. ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.886719 | 0.411133 | -0.834473 | -0.113037 |
## 2.15.130 Rescind, amend something previously adopted. | (a) By means of the motions to rescind and to amend something previously adopted, the assembly can change an action previously taken or ordered. The “motion to rescind” is a motion by which a previous action or order can be canceled or countermanded. The motion “to amend something previously adopted” is the motion that... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.85791 | 0.284424 | -0.886719 | -0.32666 |
## 2.15.140 Reducing motions to writing. | Any motion must be reduced to writing if the chair so requires or any member so demands. [Ord. No. 954A, §2, 2-6-95. Code 1974 §5.35.110.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.120117 | -1.228516 | -1.079102 | -1.324219 |
## 2.15.150 Division of the question – Division of the assembly (roll-call vote). | (a) When a motion relating to a single subject contains several parts, each of which is capable of standing as a complete proposition if the others are removed, the parts can be separated to be considered and voted on as if they were distinct questions when one (1) or more members requests that the question be divided ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.238281 | 0.421143 | -1.458984 | -0.883301 |
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