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## 6.20.070 Disposition of rabid animals. | All animals suspected or confirmed as having rabies shall be impounded by an animal protection officer and shall be handled in accordance with regulations, procedures, policies or directives promulgated, adopted or issued by the Commissioner of Natural Resources pursuant to AS 3.05.090 et seq., or by the Commissioner o... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.553711 | -0.077393 | 0.520508 | 1.321289 |
## 6.20.080 Areawide quarantine. | When there has been a positive diagnosis of rabies within the borough, the director of animal protection may declare an areawide quarantine for a reasonable period of time not to exceed six months. During the period of such quarantine, every owner shall confine his or her animal within the premises of the owner or resp... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.878418 | -1.15332 | 2.09375 | 1.914063 |
## 6.25.010 Definitions. | (a) For purposes of this title, a “potentially dangerous animal” is any animal that:
(1) Without provocation, threatens to attack, or bites causing minor physical injury to a human being or domestic animal;
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.921875 | 1.112305 | 1.02832 | 2.214844 |
## 6.25.020 Classification of animals, appeals, restrictions pending appeals. | (a) An animal may be classified as potentially dangerous or dangerous by either of the two (2) methods described in subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) The director of animal protection may determine, based on probable cause, that an animal is potentially dangerous or dangerous and issue a notice of the deter... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.84668 | 1.308594 | 1.519531 | 1.547852 |
## 6.25.030 On-premises confinement. | While on the owner’s or responsible person’s property, a potentially dangerous animal must immediately be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable for preventing the entry of young children and designed to prevent the animal from escaping by climbing, burrowing, or otherw... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.057739 | 0.055481 | 2.117188 | 1.760742 |
## 6.25.040 Off-premises restraint. | A potentially dangerous animal may be off the owner’s or responsible person’s premises only if it is humanely muzzled and restrained by a substantial leash not exceeding four (4) feet in length or in a transport kennel. The leash and animal shall be under the actual physical control of a person suitable for controlling... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.65625 | -0.28418 | 1.326172 | 1.433594 |
## 6.25.050 Notification of change of status. | The owner or responsible person shall immediately notify the department of animal protection if a potentially dangerous animal is loose, unconfined, has attacked another animal, or a human being, or has died, been sold, been given away, or is otherwise no longer in the possession of the owner or responsible person. If ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.065002 | -0.290527 | 1.270508 | 1.602539 |
## 6.25.060 Signs. | (a) *Display Required.* The owner or responsible person shall display a sign or signs in such form as required by the borough on their premises warning that there is a potentially dangerous animal on the premises. Such a sign or signs shall be visible and capable of being read from any public right-of-way abutting the ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.253662 | -0.949219 | 0.836914 | 1.097656 |
## 6.25.070 Special license and tag. | (a) The owner or person responsible for any potentially dangerous animal shall obtain an annual special license for such animal, which license shall expire on December 31st of the year for which the license is issued.
(b) An application for a special license shall be made to the director of animal protection which sha... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.096069 | -0.569824 | 0.465332 | 1.02832 |
## 6.25.080 Identification – Spay or neuter requirement for potentially dangerous animals. | Within fourteen (14) calendar days after its classification as a potentially dangerous animal, the owner or person responsible for a potentially dangerous animal shall have the animal implanted with an identification chip and shall have the animal spayed or neutered and present proof of such actions to the director of ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.03653 | -1.306641 | 1.646484 | 1.425781 |
## 6.25.090 Destruction of dangerous animal. | Any animal that is classified as dangerous shall be humanely euthanized after being quarantined for the period provided by law. Animals which have been classified as dangerous may not be released live from borough custody or transported live outside of the borough. [Ord. No. 1168, §5, 2-5-01; Ord. No. 923, §1, 12-20-93... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.014297 | -1.123047 | 1.674805 | 1.490234 |
## 6.25.100 Reclassification of potentially dangerous dogs. | (a) The keeper of any dog classified as potentially dangerous may apply for reclassification of the dog removing the potentially dangerous classification and reverting to non-dangerous status. Dogs which have been classified as dangerous are not eligible for reclassification. In order to qualify for reclassification th... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.970703 | 1.134766 | 1.674805 | 1.757813 |
### 6.30.010 Humane treatment. | It shall be unlawful for a person to:
(a) Fail to provide an animal owned or in the custody of such person with adequate food or water, proper shelter, veterinary services or with humane care and treatment as is necessary to maintain the good health of the animal;
(b) Physically abuse any animal;
(c) Intentionally o... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.866211 | -0.771484 | 1.783203 | 1.62207 |
## 6.30.020 Protective custody. | (a) Any animal found not receiving humane treatment as described in KGBC 6.30.010 may be removed and impounded by an animal protection officer at the expense of the owner or responsible person.
(b) Any animal whose life reasonably appears to be endangered may be removed in the presence or absence of its owner or respo... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.171875 | -0.729004 | 1.546875 | 1.238281 |
## 6.30.030 Motor vehicle accidents involving animals. | Any person who strikes or injures any domestic animal while operating a motor vehicle shall:
(a) Stop and render assistance to the animal, and immediately report the accident to the owner of the animal; or
(b) In the event the owner, or responsible person for the animal, after reasonable diligence, cannot be located,... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.328369 | -1.775391 | 0.588867 | 0.818848 |
## 6.35.010 Leash and restraint areas. | This section identifies those areas where dogs are required to be on a leash at all times, and those areas where dogs are required to be under supervision and restraint at all times. Violations are punishable by fines as provided in KGBC 1.25.050.
(a) At-Large Districts. In the following areas, dogs must be on a leash... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.625488 | 1.491211 | 0.553223 | 0.157959 |
## 6.35.020 Dangerous animals. | An owner of or person responsible for a potentially dangerous animal, while on the premises of the owner or responsible person, shall keep such animal confined within a building or other secure enclosure and shall keep such animal securely muzzled or caged at all times while off of the premises of the owner or responsi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.294189 | -1.169922 | 1.537109 | 1.505859 |
## 6.35.030 Animals in heat. | An owner of or person responsible for an animal in heat shall keep the animal confined in a building or secure enclosure, or in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel in such a manner as to prevent random breeding. [Ord. No. 923, §1, 12-20-93. Code 1974 §20.70.015.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current thro... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.019501 | -1.030273 | 1.952148 | 0.679688 |
## 6.35.040 Release from restraint. | (a) A person shall not, without the consent of the owner, or responsible person, release any dog from restraint except when necessary to preserve the life of such dog or of a human being.
(b) Any person releasing any dog from restraint pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall immediately inform an animal prote... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.28833 | -1.40918 | 1.888672 | 0.709473 |
## 6.35.050 Improper restraint. | (a) An owner of or person responsible for an animal shall not tie or otherwise physically fasten such animal to any object on a public way and depart the immediate vicinity thereof.
(b) An owner of or person responsible for an animal shall not tie or otherwise physically fasten such animal in such a manner as to creat... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.546387 | -1.334961 | 1.633789 | 1.198242 |
## 6.35.060 Dog in prohibited area. | (a) At no time shall an owner or responsible person knowingly permit a dog to be in any location at which dogs are prohibited as posted by the borough.
(b) Working service dogs on a leash shall be allowed in locations at which dogs are prohibited as posted by the borough. [Ord. No. 2032S, §5, 5-6-24; Ord. No. 1418, §1... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.414307 | -1.501953 | 0.972168 | 0.296631 |
## 6.40.010 In general. | The assembly hereby finds, determines and declares that the following animals are detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and to the inhabitants of the borough and hereby finds, determines and declares each such animal to be a public nuisance. Each such animal may be taken into custody, impounded, held or ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 2.578125 | 1.137695 | 1.150391 | 2.125 |
## 6.40.020 Duty of animal owner or responsible person. | No owner or person responsible for an animal shall permit or allow such animal:
(a) To molest a person, vehicle or animal not owned by such owner or person responsible; provided, however, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to persons who at the time are trespassing upon the property of the owner or pers... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.154297 | 0.099548 | 0.476318 | 1.071289 |
## 6.40.030 Animal defecation. | Any owner or person or responsible person who permits, takes or allows any animal to enter or remain in or upon any property specified in KGBC 6.35.010(a) and (b), including all publicly owned sidewalks, shall immediately remove and sanitarily and lawfully dispose of all fecal matter left on such property by the animal... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.306885 | -0.724609 | 1.110352 | 1.537109 |
### 6.40.040 Noise limitations. | The noise restrictions set forth in this chapter do not apply to a boarding kennel or veterinary clinic located in a zoning district which prescribes a specific noise limitation. [Ord. No. 1874, §6, 12-17-18; Ord. No. 1540S, §4, 11-23-09. Code 1974 §20.80.020.] | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.521484 | -0.595703 | -0.756348 | -0.688965 |
### 8.05.010 Created. | There is hereby created the civil defense organization for the borough as an agency of the borough government.
[Ord. No. 19, §4, 6-5-67. Code 1974 §5.80.005.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.462891 | -1.25293 | -1.332031 | -0.912598 |
### 8.05.020 Composition. | The civil defense organization shall be composed of the borough mayor and such other persons that he may appoint from time to time. All officers and employees of the borough, together with those volunteer forces enrolled to aid them prior to or during a disaster, shall constitute the organization as provided by law. [O... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.482422 | -0.898926 | -1.155273 | -0.150269 |
### 8.05.030 Director. | The borough mayor shall appoint a civil defense director or may serve in this capacity. [Ord. No. 19, §4, 6-5-67. Code 1974 §5.80.015.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.37207 | -1.635742 | -1.040039 | -1.385742 |
### 8.05.040 Staff. | The borough mayor may appoint a staff to serve at the pleasure of the mayor. [Ord. No. 19, §4, 6-5-67. Code 1974 §5.80.020.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.341797 | -1.706055 | -0.952637 | -1.619141 |
### 8.10.005 Definitions. | “Alcoholic beverage” shall have the meaning set forth in AS 04.21.080.
“Licensed premises” shall have the meaning set forth in AS 04.21.080.
“Marijuana business establishment” means any “marijuana cultivation facility”; “marijuana cultivation facility, limited”; “marijuana establishment”; “marijuana product manufactu... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.328613 | 0.713867 | 0.192505 | -0.353516 |
### 8.10.010 Regulation of hours of operation of licensed premises dispensing alcoholic beverages authorized. | (a) The borough hereby exercises the power to provide for and regulate the hours of operation of licensed premises dispensing alcoholic beverages on an areawide basis. This power shall be exercised concurrently with the exercise of this power by other municipalities within the borough who elect to exercise this power. ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.32959 | -0.333252 | -0.251465 | -0.556152 |
### 8.10.020 Regulation of hours of operation of a licensed marijuana business establishment. | (a) Unless otherwise limited by State law, or inconsistent with applicable hours of operation set by a city within the borough, the borough hereby exercises the power to provide for and regulate the hours of operation of licensed marijuana business establishments within the borough.
(b) Licensed marijuana retail store... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.294922 | 0.157715 | 0.770996 | 0.324219 |
### 8.10.030 Regulation of licensed marijuana business establishment locations. | No licensed premises shall operate or be located in any location for which a zoning permit cannot or has not been issued. [Ord. No. 1802A, §5, 6-20-16; Ord. No. 1780AS, §5, 12-21-15.] | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.162598 | -1.057617 | 0.066406 | -0.664551 |
### 8.10.040 Zoning permit restrictions for licensed marijuana business establishments. | A zoning permit must be obtained prior to the construction of marijuana related business structures or implementation of marijuana related business activities. [Ord. No. 1802A, §6, 6-20-16; Ord. No. 1780AS, §7, 12-21-15.] | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.030685 | -1.022461 | 0.609863 | -0.309326 |
### 8.10.050 Penalties. | (a) Violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties provided for in KGBC 1.25.070.
(b) Violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be reported to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board or the Marijuana Control Board of the State. [Ord. No. 1780AS, §6, 12-21-15; Ord. No. 683, §1, 3-20-... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.399902 | 0.024673 | 0.372803 | 0.505859 |
## 8.15.010 Authority and scope. | (a) Pursuant to AS 29.35.210(a)(4) and 29.35.050, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough hereby exercises the power to provide for solid waste on a nonareawide basis as herein provided.
(b) The borough, in order to ensure cost effective and environmentally sound collection and/or disposal of solid waste, may:
(1) Provide for ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.06604 | 0.766602 | -0.555664 | 0.586914 |
### 8.15.020 Solid waste disposal compulsory. | The disposal of solid waste in a sanitary manner is compulsory and universal. [Ord. No. 1110, §1, 7-6-99. Code 1974 §29.20.010.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.311768 | -1.608398 | 0.351074 | -0.287598 |
### 8.15.030 Solid waste disposal. | Disposal of solid waste in a sanitary manner means that all garbage, household hazardous wastes and white goods shall be disposed of at the municipal landfill or at any other landfill approved by the city of Ketchikan and all applicable governmental agencies. Construction wastes, demolition wastes, industrial wastes, r... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.197632 | -0.708496 | 0.239014 | 0.130737 |
### 8.15.040 Community solid waste disposal fee. | (a) All owners or occupants of residential dwelling units shall pay a community solid waste disposal fee of $27.34 per month which shall be billed and collected through an agreement with the city of Ketchikan for disposal of solid waste and collection of a nonareawide solid waste disposal fee. The community solid waste... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.270508 | 0.232544 | 0.338379 | 1.237305 |
## 8.15.050 Solid waste disposal billings. | The solid waste disposal fee established in this chapter shall be billed and collected as provided through an agreement with the city of Ketchikan for disposal of solid waste and collection of a nonareawide solid waste disposal fee. [Ord. No. 1110, §1, 7-6-99. Code 1974 §29.20.040.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.046875 | -0.944336 | -0.896484 | -0.964844 |
## 8.15.060 Penalties for violations. | (a) *Compliance with Regulations.* Every person shall dispose of solid waste in a sanitary manner in accordance with the requirements of this title.
(b) *Enforcement.* The penalty for violation of this title shall be a fine of $200. A person who is responsible for the depositing of the waste in violation of this title... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.251953 | -0.390625 | 0.725098 | 1.685547 |
## 8.15.070 Definitions. | As used in this chapter each of the following terms shall have the meaning herein stated:
“Air contaminant” means dust, fumes, mist, smoke, other particulate matter, vapor, gas, odorous substances or a combination of these.
“Garbage” means and includes all putrescible solid waste except sewage and body wastes, includ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.469727 | 1.19043 | 0.192383 | 0.412598 |
## 8.20.010 Definitions. | “Abandoned vehicle” means a motor vehicle left unattended, standing, parked upon or within 10 feet of the traveled portion of a public roadway, or a public right-of-way, for a period in excess of 48 hours, upon private property without the consent of the owner in excess of 24 hours, or upon other public property for mo... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.676758 | -0.374756 | 0.35791 | 0.364502 |
## 8.20.020 Abandoned vehicles. | (a) The assembly declares that junk vehicles and abandoned vehicles are a public nuisance and must be properly disposed of as solid waste in accordance with this title.
(b) Violations.
(1) It is unlawful for a person to abandon a vehicle on a street or highway or vehicular way within the borough.
(2) It is unlawful ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.625977 | 0.799805 | 0.847656 | 1.810547 |
## 8.20.030 Disposition of abandoned vehicles. | (a) An abandoned vehicle may be impounded.
(b) Adequate notice of impoundment and procedures for redemption of a vehicle shall be given to registered owners of vehicles and other persons known to have a legal interest in them. Adequate notice shall consist of a certified letter, return receipt requested, or personal s... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.385742 | 1.250977 | 0.300537 | 0.72168 |
## 8.20.040 Junk vehicles. | (a) It is unlawful for the registered owner or other person with legal right to possession of a junk vehicle to place or allow such vehicle to remain in public view on any property within the borough for more than five days. It is also unlawful for the owner, tenant or other person in possession or control of any prope... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.508789 | 0.088928 | 0.681641 | 1.115234 |
## 8.20.050 Disposition of junk vehicles. | (a) Upon observation of what appears to be a junk vehicle, the manager shall give written notice by personal service or certified mail to any or all offenders described in KGBC 8.20.040 as well as notice affixed to the vehicle. Notice affixed to the vehicle shall suffice for subsequent action if none of the offenders d... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.211914 | 0.920898 | 0.612305 | 1.555664 |
### 8.20.060 Vehicles both junk and abandoned. | In the event that a vehicle is both junk and abandoned, as defined in this chapter, the borough may pursue its abatement under either the junk or abandoned vehicle provisions of this chapter or parts of both. [Ord. No. 988, §3, 5-6-96. Code 1974 §29.30.060.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.095703 | -0.704102 | -0.466553 | -0.765625 |
### 8.20.070 Redemption. | A person who presents satisfactory proof of ownership or right to possession may redeem a vehicle removed under this chapter at any time before an auction or destruction of the vehicle by paying the charges of towing, storage, notice, other cost of impoundment, and any applicable penalty imposed by law. [Ord. No. 1005,... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.855957 | -0.857422 | -0.371338 | -0.490967 |
### 8.20.080 Recovery of costs. | (a) A person who abandons a vehicle in violation of this chapter, or who stores a junked vehicle in violation of this chapter, is considered responsible for the vehicle and is liable for costs of removal and disposition of the vehicle.
(b) The record owner of an abandoned or junked vehicle impounded under this chapter... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.660156 | 0.352295 | -0.166992 | 0.282227 |
### 8.20.090 Other rights preserved. | (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the right of any person to operate a lawful junkyard, salvage yard or storage yard. The registered owner or other responsible person may properly dispose of a junk or
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.076904 | 0.76709 | -0.499756 | 0.529785 |
## 8.20.100 General penalty for violations. | Any person who violates any provisions of this title, performs any unlawful act as defined in this chapter or fails to perform any act required by this chapter shall be guilty of a violation. Upon conviction, such violation shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than f... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.72168 | -1.032227 | -0.182739 | 0.901855 |
## 8.20.110 Appeal process. | (a) A hearings officer and an alternate shall be designated by the borough manager for the purpose of hearing appeals requested by recipients of notices of violations (NOVs) pursuant to this section. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 2.115 KGBC.
(b) A request for appeal shall be made in writing to... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.391846 | 0.630859 | -0.563965 | -0.141235 |
## 8.20.120 Voluntary disposal. | (a) The borough manager shall designate an appropriate area within the borough’s jurisdiction for the disposal of junk or abandoned vehicles.
(b) The borough shall, subject to assembly appropriation, utilize up to fifty (50) percent of those funds received pursuant to KGBC 4.45.030 to:
(1) Fund enforcement of the jun... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.414795 | -0.365967 | -0.819336 | -0.200195 |
## 8.25.010 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to address abandoned and derelict vessels in areas of the borough outside of the cities of Ketchikan and Saxman, and it is construed as consistent with AS 30.30.010 through 30.30.100. [Ord. No. 1556, §1, 3-15-10. Code 1974 §29.35.005.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.794434 | -0.204102 | -0.793945 | -0.734375 |
## 8.25.020 Definitions. | “Abandoned vessel” means any not currently registered or documented watercraft that has been moored, stranded, wrecked, or is in a substantially dismantled condition. (A vessel is presumed to be abandoned if the last registered or documented owner disclaims ownership, or the owner cannot be determined, or if the vessel... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.724609 | 1.398438 | 0.800293 | 1.772461 |
## 8.25.030 Abandoned vessels. | (a) The borough assembly declares that abandoned vessels are a public nuisance and must be disposed of as solid waste in accordance with this title.
(b) Violations.
(1) No vessel may trespass upon the lands or the waters, patented tidelands, or surveyed tideland lease areas of the borough.
(2) A person may not store... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.767578 | 1.430664 | 0.893555 | 2.195313 |
## 8.25.040 Notice of abandoned vessel. | When an abandoned vessel is observed or reported:
(a) On receiving a report of, or upon observance of an abandoned vessel, the borough manager or his or her designee shall provide notice as follows:
(1) Post a written notice on the vessel when possible;
(2) A separate notice or a duplicate of that notice shall be se... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.44751 | -0.277344 | -0.353271 | -0.010025 |
### 8.25.050 Derelict vessels. | The borough assembly declares that derelict vessels are a public nuisance, a hazard to navigation and an interference with the normal public use of borough lands and waters. [Ord. No. 1556, §1, 3-15-10. Code 1974 §29.35.030.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.213257 | -1.168945 | -0.028809 | 1.164063 |
### 8.25.060 Abandonment of marine or associated marine structures. | No abandoned or derelict marine structures, or associated marine structures, shall be allowed in or upon navigable waters of the borough or on its lands and shores. [Ord. No. 1556, §1, 3-15-10. Code 1974 §29.35.040.] | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.031677 | -1.462891 | 0.315186 | 0.688477 |
### 8.25.070 Obstructions. | No person may leave a vessel anyplace where it is an obstruction, or place marine or marine associated objects on borough property. Any such obstructions, marine or marine associated structures floated on or placed on borough property shall be removed immediately. [Ord. No. 1556, §1, 3-15-10. Code 1974 §29.35.050.] | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.000695 | -1.201172 | -0.105225 | 0.289063 |
### 8.25.080 Other nuisances. | No structures, construction material or other nuisances may be deposited in the waters of the borough or deposited upon the lands and shores of the borough. [Ord. No. 1556, §1, 3-15-10. Code 1974 §29.35.060.] | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.601563 | -1.233398 | -0.261475 | -0.522461 |
### 8.25.090 Public auction. | (a) If the vessel is not repossessed within 20 days after the mailing of the notice, the vessel shall be disposed of by public auction, through oral tenders, or by sealed bids, after public advertisement has been made once in a newspaper of general circulation. However, the public auction may not be held less than five... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.112061 | -0.08728 | -0.567383 | 0.060455 |
## 8.25.100 Derelict vessel disposal. | (a) A derelict vessel or a vessel which is both derelict and abandoned may be taken into custody and disposed of under this section in situations where a vessel is in danger of sinking or sunken, obstructs or threatens to obstruct navigation, contributes to air or water pollution, or in any other way constitutes a dang... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.174805 | 0.400146 | 0.386719 | 2.203125 |
## 8.25.110 Disposition of certain abandoned vessels. | A vessel that has been left unattended for a continuous period of more than 30 days and is in the waters of the borough or on public property, or has been placed on private property without authorization of the owner or occupant of the property, may be taken into custody by the borough and disposed of by the borough un... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.015625 | -0.111633 | -0.124573 | 0.51709 |
## 8.25.120 General penalty for violations. | The penalty for violation of this chapter shall be a fine of up to $300. Each day of the violation shall be a separate violation subject to an additional penalty. In addition, costs incurred by the borough to provide notice, safekeeping and for disposal of a derelict or abandoned vessel may be recoverable as restitutio... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.196899 | -0.738281 | -0.439697 | 1.087891 |
### 8.30.010 Defined. | “Fireworks” means and includes any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or device prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, and shall include blank cartridges, toy pistols, toy cannons, toy ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.323486 | 0.430664 | 0.961914 | 1.039063 |
### 8.30.020 Sale and possession prohibited. | Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall offer for sale, expose for sale, sell or possess any fireworks within any area of the borough outside any city. [Ord. No. 347A, §1, 1-7-80. Code 1974 §27.10.020.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.523438 | -1.041016 | 0.685059 | 0.352783 |
## 8.30.030 Displays – Permit required. | (a) Fireworks may be used for public displays by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks and other organizations or groups of individuals, under the following conditions:
(1) A permit is obtained from the borough manager or his authorized representative after approval of the local fire authorities.
(2) In ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.493164 | -0.357178 | 0.719727 | 1.076172 |
## 8.30.040 Authorized sale and use. | Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the use of fireworks by railroads or other transportation agencies for signal purposes or illumination, or the sale or use of blank cartridges for a show or theater, or for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sports, or for use by military organizations f... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.778809 | -0.443359 | -0.529297 | -0.227905 |
## 8.30.050 Penalty for violations. | Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be a violation and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a maximum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00). [Ord. No. 1607, §7, 10-3-11; Ord. No. 347A, §1, 1-7-80. Code 1974 §27.10.050.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A,... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.013039 | -1.166992 | -0.449463 | 0.487305 |
### 8.30.060 Seizure of fireworks. | The borough manager, his designee and any law enforcement officer may seize, take, remove or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all fireworks and stocks of fireworks held in violation of this chapter and may dispose of the same by destruction, donation to a person or group permitted under this chapter to p... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.19043 | -0.709961 | 0.352051 | 1.147461 |
### 8.35.010 Definitions. | As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings as defined herein:
“Controlled substance” means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the schedules set out in AS 11.71.140 through 11.71.190.
“Drug paraphernalia” means all items, equipment, devices, products and materials of any ki... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.515625 | 0.951172 | 1.369141 | 0.337891 |
### 8.35.020 Sale of drug paraphernalia prohibited. | It is unlawful and hereby declared to be a public nuisance for any person to sell, or possess with intent to sell, drug paraphernalia, knowing that it will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conce... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1 | -0.251221 | 1.756836 | 1.859375 |
### 8.35.030 Injunction and abatement. | The Ketchikan Gateway Borough may file an action in the superior court or other court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the sale of, or possession with intent to sell, drug paraphernalia in violation of KGBC 8.35.020 and for an order providing for the abatement of such public nuisance and for forfeiture of such drug ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.529785 | 0.030563 | 0.688477 | 1.681641 |
### 8.35.040 Forfeiture. | Any item sold, or possessed with the intent to sell, by any person, after a court has adjudicated such an item to constitute drug paraphernalia in violation of KGBC 8.35.020, shall be subject to forfeiture to the borough upon order of the court entered in the injunction proceedings provided for in KGBC 8.35.030, or in ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.952148 | 0.886719 | 1.305664 | 1.6875 |
### 8.35.060 Severability. | If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.359375 | -1.042969 | -1.101563 | -1.283203 |
### 8.40.010 Scope. | The provisions of this chapter apply in all areas of the borough located outside of the city of Ketchikan and city of Saxman. [Ord. No. 1182, §1, 5-21-01. Code 1974 §29.40.010.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.919434 | -0.817383 | -1.272461 | -1.490234 |
### 8.40.020 Pollution prohibited. | A person may not pollute or add to the pollution of the air, land, subsurface land, or water of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. [Ord. No. 1182, §1, 5-21-01. Code 1974 §29.40.020.] | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.21936 | -1.498047 | -0.054749 | 0.384521 |
### 8.40.030 Water nuisances. | (a) A person is guilty of creating or maintaining a nuisance if the person puts a dead animal carcass, or part of one, excrement, or a putrid, nauseous, noisome, decaying, deleterious, or offensive substance into, or in any other manner befouls, pollutes, or impairs the quality of a spring, brook, creek, branch, well o... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.634766 | 0.571777 | 0.694336 | 1.606445 |
## 8.40.040 Air and land nuisances. | (a) A person is guilty of creating or maintaining a nuisance if the person:
(1) Places or deposits upon a lot, street, beach, or premises, or upon or anywhere within 200 feet of a public highway, any garbage, offal, dead animals, or any other matter or thing that would be obnoxious or cause the spread of disease or in... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.824219 | 0.495117 | 0.811035 | 2.167969 |
## 8.40.050 Littering prohibited. | (a) A person may not throw, drop, deposit, discard, or otherwise dispose of litter from a vehicle or otherwise on public or private property in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough or in waters in the borough or under borough jurisdiction unless:
(1) The property is designated by a state agency, a municipality or the borough... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.375 | 0.30249 | 0.885742 | 1.418945 |
## 8.40.060 Notice to public. | The penalties imposed for littering shall be posted along the public highways, at visitor centers, at entrances to parks and recreational areas, at public beaches, and other publicly owned places the manager deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. [Ord. No. 1182, §1, 5-21-01. Code 1974 §29.40.060.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.790527 | -0.962402 | -0.341064 | 0.013451 |
## 8.40.070 Enforcement authority. | (a) The following persons are authorized to enforce this title:
(1) A state employee authorized under AS 46.03.890;
(2) A borough employee authorized by the borough manager;
(3) A police officer of the state, including municipal police officers and Alaska State Troopers.
(b) Inspection and enforcement employees des... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.299316 | -0.234497 | -0.91748 | -0.638184 |
### 10.05.010 Name designated. | The name “Ketchikan International Airport” is hereby designated as the official name of Ketchikan’s airport. [Res. No. 105, §1, 12-20-71. Code 1974 §15.10.005.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.53125 | -1.357422 | -1.37207 | -1.219727 |
### 10.05.020 Terminal designation. | The terminal designation of “KTN” is hereby adopted as the prefix abbreviation for Ketchikan’s airport. [Res. No. 105, §2, 12-20-71. Code 1974 §15.10.010.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.414063 | -1.366211 | -1.177734 | -1.578125 |
### 10.05.030 Parking or tying down aircraft – Permission required – Fees. | (a) Locations. All persons, corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and all other entities, howsoever designated, which park or tie down aircraft at the Ketchikan International Airport on Gravina Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, First Judicial District, Alaska, may do so only with the prior permission of the airp... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.651855 | 0.772949 | -0.387939 | -0.200684 |
### 10.05.040 Parking or tying down aircraft – Violation – Impoundment of aircraft – Redemption fees. | The borough airport manager may impound any aircraft parked or tied down upon either the general aviation apron, the float plane area, the terminal area, or at the Murphy’s Seaplane Facility, when the fees set forth in Chapter 10.10 KGBC have not been duly paid, and such aircraft shall not be released from impoundment ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.915527 | 0.935059 | 0.394775 | 0.976074 |
## 10.10.010 Definitions. | As used in this chapter, the following words have the following meanings:
“24-hour period” means that length of time beginning when service is offered and ending 24 hours later, or any part thereof.
“Aircraft parking space” means an area approximately 50 feet by 35 feet necessarily used to park or tie down an aircraf... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.421387 | 0.727051 | -0.649902 | -0.636719 |
## 10.10.020 Parking prohibited – Exceptions. | (a) No person shall park any motorized or nonmotorized vehicle at the Ketchikan International Airport except at the locations designated and in compliance with the time or other limitations established as provided in this chapter.
(b) The airport manager may designate and post certain areas and locations for loading, ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.576172 | 1.358398 | 0.513672 | 0.72168 |
## 10.10.030 Designated parking areas. | Parking of motor vehicles shall be allowed in parking areas designated therefor, subject to payment of all fees and charges as provided for in KGBC 10.10.050 through 10.10.090, as follows:
(a) **Loading Zone.** No public parking is allowed in a designated loading zone. Loading zones may be used for attended stopped ve... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.469482 | -0.095276 | -0.919434 | -0.979004 |
## 10.10.040 Immobilization. | (a) “Vehicle immobilizer” means a lockable road wheel clamp or similar device, which is designed to immobilize a parked vehicle and prevent its operation until the device is unlocked and removed.
(b) *Authorization to Tow or Use Vehicle Immobilizer.* In addition to, or as an alternative to, impoundment under KGBC 10.1... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.519531 | 1.352539 | 1.598633 | 1.899414 |
### 10.10.050 Generally. | The borough assembly shall, by ordinance, establish fees for the airport. In establishing such fees, the borough assembly may take into account, among other things, costs of such programs as maintenance, operations, and administration. The assembly may provide for two-tiered rates for some services with lower rates cha... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.969238 | -0.090027 | -1.288086 | -0.995605 |
### 10.10.060 Qualification for and application of rates and fees. | (a) To qualify for signatory rates an entity must have entered into a self-reporting agreement with the airport and be in compliance with the terms of that agreement.
(b) To qualify for a monthly or annual rate, the fees must be paid in advance.
(c) Monthly and annual rates will not be pro-rated. [Ord. No. 1501, §4, ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.633789 | -0.27417 | -0.858398 | -1.130859 |
### 10.10.070 Rates and fees established. | The following are the rates and fees established for the airport:
(a) Aircraft Parking and Tie-Down Fees.
(1) Nonsignatory Rates.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026.
a. SIDA parking, daily rate, per aircraft parking space, subject to av... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.880371 | 0.697266 | -0.726074 | -0.671387 |
## 10.10.080 Payment of fees and charges. | (a) Airport facility users and tenants shall pay to the borough the airport fees and charges due under this chapter, other than those required to be prepaid, not later than 30 days after billing by the borough.
(b) Every person or entity that dispenses aviation fuel into aircraft at the airport shall on or before the ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.412354 | -0.446289 | -0.353516 | -0.406494 |
## 10.10.090 Examination and audit of required records. | (a) Every seller and dispenser of aviation fuel into aircraft at the airport shall keep and preserve records of all such sales or deliveries and such other books or accounts as may be necessary for the borough revenue collector to determine the fees payable under this section.
(b) All such records, accounts, and books... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.119507 | -0.016357 | -0.811523 | -0.64502 |
## 10.10.100 Impoundment for parking violations. | (a) Motor vehicles parked in violation of this chapter may, at the option of the borough, be impounded and removed by the borough to a garage or other storage location, or may be immobilized as provided for in KGBC 10.10.040.
(b) Unless the impoundment is found improper under KGBC 10.10.110, impounded vehicles shall b... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.881836 | 0.132568 | -0.006378 | 0.083191 |
## 10.10.110 Impoundment notice – Vehicle disposition. | (a) Not later than 24 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, borough and federal holidays, after a vehicle and its contents have been impounded by the borough, the airport manager shall cause notice to be given to the owner of record of such vehicle as indicated in the motor vehicle records of the Alaska Department of Pu... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.348877 | 1.21582 | 0.155029 | 0.804688 |
## 10.10.120 Parking violations – Responsibility and penalty. | (a) *Violations by Child.* It is unlawful for a parent of a child or the guardian of a ward to authorize or knowingly to permit any such child or ward to violate any provisions of this title.
(b) *Vehicle Owner’s Responsibility.* It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to authorize or knowingly to permit a... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.579102 | 1.125 | 0.400391 | 1.114258 |
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