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### 11.55.010 Scope. | This chapter governs leases for tidelands and submerged lands which have been or which will hereafter be conveyed by the State of Alaska to the borough pursuant to AS 38.05.830. Leases under this chapter are governed by this chapter and are exempt from Chapters 11.40 and 11.45 KGBC. Tidelands include land that is perio... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.885742 | 0.709473 | -0.258301 | 0.170044 |
### 11.55.020 Set rate leases. | (a) The assembly may classify certain borough-owned tidelands or submerged lands as eligible for set rate lease. Property which has been classified as eligible for set rate lease may be leased to third parties on a first-come, first-serve basis for terms of up to five years without separate assembly approval. Such leas... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.47876 | 0.416504 | -1.229492 | -0.796875 |
## 11.55.030 Applications. | A person seeking a lease for tidelands or submerged lands shall file an application with the borough manager’s office. A person seeking a lease for temporary occupation of less than 60 days shall file an application with the borough manager’s office. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.996582 | -1.458008 | -0.153809 | -1.120117 |
### (a) Development Plan. | The borough manager shall require the applicant to submit a development plan that includes and is consistent with plans required by other agencies involved in the development process. The development plan shall include:
1. A description of the proposed use for the tidelands, submerged land, and adjacent uplands;
2. A... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.409668 | 0.318115 | 0.065125 | 0.170898 |
### (b) Notice of Publication. | The borough manager will cause a notice of tidelands lease application to be published for three consecutive weeks before final action to approve or reject the lease. If publication is in a newspaper, the publication shall be once each week, with the final publication at least one week prior to the final action on the ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.302734 | 1.125 | -0.250977 | 0.120239 |
## 11.55.040 Lease terms. | All leases issued under this chapter shall contain the following minimum terms and conditions:
(a) Rent. Unless the assembly specifies that the lease is based on considerations other than value, or is being assigned to a government agency or nonprofit corporation, the annual rent shall be two-and-one-half percent of t... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.426758 | 1.379883 | 0.470947 | 0.034454 |
## 11.55.050 Personal noncommercial use. | (a) The following uses and activities, alone or in combination, are generally allowed uses on borough-owned tidelands without a lease:
Access improvements for personal noncommercial use by the owner of residential zoned uplands, including anchoring a mooring buoy in a borough-owned tideland, or placing a float, dock, ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.349121 | 0.606934 | -0.465088 | -0.536133 |
### 11.60.010 Definitions. | As used in this chapter, the following words have the following meanings:
“Borough” means the Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
“Borough facility” means any improved borough owned property other than a school facility. This includes, but is not limited to, the White Cliff office building, the Gateway Aquatic Center, borough... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.095886 | 0.362549 | -0.223999 | -0.261475 |
## 11.60.020 Designated parking areas. | Parking of motor vehicles shall be allowed in parking areas designated therefor, subject to payment of any applicable fees and charges as follows:
(a) **Auto Shop Parking.** Public parking, or abandoning vehicles, in the areas on a school facility the superintendent may designate as auto shop parking is not permitted.... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.233398 | -0.71582 | 0.103455 | -0.105164 |
## 11.60.030 Parking prohibited. | (a) No person shall park any motorized or nonmotorized vehicle at a facility in violation of posted time limitations or in violation of other posted restrictions as to purpose or use established as provided in this chapter.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed t... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.844727 | 1.401367 | 0.624023 | 0.952637 |
## 11.60.040 Immobilization. | (a) Authorization to Tow or Use Vehicle Immobilizer. In addition to, or as an alternative to, impoundment under KGBC 11.60.100 the borough manager or designee is authorized to use a vehicle immobilizer “boot” to immobilize any vehicle that is parked in a facility parking space that either:
The Ketchikan Gateway Boroug... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.567383 | 1.722656 | 1.275391 | 1.831055 |
## 11.60.100 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.
(b) Unless the impoundment is found improper under KGBC 11.60.110, impounded vehicles shall be released back to the owner or other authorized person o... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.15625 | -0.220215 | 0.296143 | -0.038605 |
## 11.60.110 Impoundment notice – Vehicle disposition. | (a) Not later than twenty-four (24) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and borough and federal holidays, after a vehicle and its contents have been impounded by the borough, the borough 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... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.545898 | 1.176758 | 0.241333 | 0.668945 |
## 11.60.120 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 | 1.601563 | 1.104492 | 0.453613 | 1.228516 |
## 11.60.130 Parking violations – Schedule of fines and penalties. | (a) The following fine and civil penalty schedule shall apply to the violations listed below:
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<td>Illegal and overtime parking in violation of KGBC 11.60.030(b), (c), (e)(3), or (e)(6)<... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.087891 | 1.008789 | 0.054169 | 0.761719 |
## 11.60.140 Parking violations hearing officer. | The hearing officer, as established by KGBC 10.10.140, shall have the authority to hear appeals under KGBC 11.60.150. [Ord. No. 1683AS, §1, 9-16-13.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.919922 | -0.316895 | -0.765625 | -0.894043 |
## 11.60.150 Administrative appeal. | (a) Right to Appeal Notice of Violation. Any person to whom a notice of violation as described in KGBC 11.60.120(e) has been issued and any person who is the registered owner of a vehicle to which a notice of violation was affixed may appeal the notice of violation in the manner set forth below.
(b) Time for Appeal. W... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.336182 | 1.667969 | -0.381592 | 0.272461 |
### 12.05.010 Purpose. | The borough hereby establishes a policy and set of procedures to govern the naming of borough buildings, other fixed facilities and public places. A sound naming policy adds meaning, significance and uniformity to public facilities, minimizes conflict and provides a forum for meaningful discussion regarding naming. Fur... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.248047 | 0.525879 | -1.15332 | -0.832031 |
## 12.05.020 Policy. | It is the policy of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough to name borough-owned buildings, other fixed facilities and public places in honor of prominent Alaskans who, by virtue of special efforts, accomplishments or contributions which have benefitted the Ketchikan Gateway Borough or the state of Alaska, have achieved public ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.40332 | -1.229492 | -1.067383 | -0.565918 |
## 12.05.030 Procedures. | (a) Preliminary action in naming a facility may be initiated by the mayor or by the assembly. Upon approval of a request, by assembly motion, to name a facility, a five (5) member citizen panel will be appointed by the mayor subject to assembly approval to review proposed names, to hold public hearings, and to identify... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.609375 | 0.248657 | -1.004883 | -0.724609 |
## 12.05.040 Changing of names. | Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the changing of names of facilities provided the guidelines of this chapter are followed. [Ord. No. 981, §1, 11-20-95. Code 1974 §5.100.030.]
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 | -1.480469 | -0.922852 | -1.167969 | -1.513672 |
### 12.05.050 Naming a facility for other than an individual. | Names for municipal facilities may be selected from categories other than persons. Geographic influences may be considered in selecting names for facilities. Procedures prescribed herein remain applicable. [Ord. No. 981, §1, 11-20-95. Code 1974 §5.100.040.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.983398 | -1.44043 | -1.305664 | -1.421875 |
### 12.05.060 Application. | This chapter shall not apply to the naming or renaming of facilities which were donated to the borough contingent upon assignment of a specific name or to any facility construed or purchased from money or property donated to the borough for the specific purpose of securing a name for the facility. Further, this chapter... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.359375 | -0.458008 | -1.40625 | -1.178711 |
### 12.10.010 Rural addressing. | (a) General. Addressing within the borough, excluding the city of Ketchikan and city of Saxman, shall be a version of the Century or Mile Marker System. This scheme is based on mile markers and breaks the mile into one thousand (1,000) units. The actual structure address is based on the distance from the nearest mile m... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.192505 | 1.436523 | -0.338623 | -0.604004 |
## 12.10.020 Street addressing. | (a) The uniform system for address numbering of houses, buildings, mobile homes and other structures on all streets, roads, avenues, and public ways in the roaded system of the borough, excluding the city of Ketchikan and the city of Saxman, shall be as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
The Ketchikan Gateway... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.571289 | 0.112671 | -0.69873 | -1.044922 |
## 12.10.030 Penalty. | Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be a violation subject to a fine in accordance with the schedule set out in KGBC 1.25.050. Each day upon which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation; provided, however, that notice of the condition of violation must be provided at least t... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.520508 | -0.214355 | -0.193237 | 0.407959 |
## 12.20.010 Definitions. | The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this title, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
“Adjacent property” means and includes the property abutting the margin of a public place contiguous and with reference to such publ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.95166 | 1.563477 | -0.328125 | -0.682617 |
## 12.20.020 Construction standards. | The director of public works may establish standards and specifications for constructions of roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ditches, culverts and any other improvements to public places. Such standards shall be set out in writing and shall be placed on file with the borough clerk. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.991699 | -0.927734 | -0.97998 | -1.387695 |
### 12.20.030 Permit required – Roads, permits and exemptions. | It is unlawful for anyone to use any public place as defined in KGBC 12.20.010, including but not limited to initial construction, reconstruction or alteration of a roadway, without first having applied for and obtained a permit to engage in such use and paying the permit fee if one is prescribed in this title; provide... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.970215 | 0.364502 | 0.334229 | 0.313721 |
### 12.20.040 Contents of permit application. | Applications for permits provided for in this chapter shall be filed with the director of public works, upon a borough-provided form. Such applications shall contain:
(a) Description of the public place or portion thereof desired to be used as specified in this chapter providing the approximate square footage and loca... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.75 | -0.098938 | -0.953125 | -1.194336 |
### 12.20.050 Processing of permit application – Time limit for commencing and completing work. | Permits shall be obtained at least two (2) working days before the work is commenced or resumed and shall not be transferred or assigned except as covered herein. The director of public works shall examine each application to determine if it complies with the provisions of this title, if the proposed use of such public... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.39624 | 0.512207 | 0.706055 | -0.375244 |
## 12.20.060 Bond or indemnity deposit – Generally. | (a) If the director of public works determines that the cost of the work is estimated to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) and there is a possibility of injury, damage or expense to the borough arising from an applicant’s proposed use of any public place, the applicant for a permit under this chapter shall ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.777832 | 1.152344 | 0.489502 | 0.952637 |
## 12.20.070 Bond or indemnity deposit – Multiple permits. | (a) Where it is probable that more than one (1) permit will be desired, or that an applicant shall be periodically using public places and the work is expected to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), the applicant may post of their own volition or the director of public works may require the applicant to post... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.217773 | 1.019531 | 0.474609 | 0.589844 |
## 12.20.080 Bond or indemnity deposit – Exemptions. | (a) No deposit shall be required under this chapter of any public utility, public corporation or political subdivision which is authorized by law to establish or maintain any works or facilities in, under or over any public street, alley or right-of-way.
(b) Public entities described in subsection (a) of this section ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.265137 | 0.755859 | -0.600586 | -0.335449 |
## 12.20.090 Indemnification of borough required. | The permittee under this chapter shall be responsible for all claims and liabilities arising out of work performed or arising out of failure to perform their obligations with respect to street or other maintenance incidental to the permitted work. The permittee shall agree forever to indemnify, defend, save and hold ha... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.92627 | 0.397705 | 0.023727 | 0.041443 |
## 12.20.100 Revocation of permit – Removal of structures – Unauthorized locations. | (a) All permits granted under the provisions of this chapter for the use of any public place shall be wholly of a temporary nature, shall vest no permanent right, and shall be issued and may in any case be revoked by the director of public works upon thirty (30) days’ notice, or without notice in case any such use, occ... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.888672 | 1.166992 | 0.90918 | 1.436523 |
## 12.20.110 Fees. | (a) An application for a permit under this title shall be accompanied by payment of a five dollar ($5.00) permit application fee. If the application seeks a temporary use permit for a special event or a permanent encroachment permit under Chapter 12.25 KGBC, the finance director shall determine the fair market value of... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.884766 | 0.52832 | 0.123901 | 0.916992 |
## 12.20.120 Overhead charges for reimbursable borough services. | All charges for reimbursable borough services as provided in KGBC 12.20.100 or elsewhere will include overhead charges on materials, labor or other costs as set forth in a schedule set by the borough finance director and kept on file with the borough clerk. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.10.110.]
The Ket... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.306641 | -0.170044 | -1.27832 | -1.329102 |
## 12.20.130 Issuance of permit. | (a) Upon approval by the director of public works of an application for the use or occupation of a public place, providing proof of insurance as required in KGBC 12.20.090, and upon posting of such bond, indemnity deposit or certified statement by the permittee as may be required under KGBC 12.20.060, the director of p... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.257324 | 0.334717 | 0.267334 | -0.077087 |
## 12.20.140 Deferment of permit action – Control of work. | The director of public works may, in his reasonable discretion, defer the action of the permit provided for in this chapter until such time as he deems proper in all cases where the public place on which the work is desired to be done is occupied or about to be occupied in any work by the borough, or by some other pers... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.152344 | 0.280518 | 0.244873 | 0.038239 |
## 12.20.150 Notification of commencement of work. | At least two (2) working days before the work is commenced or resumed, the permittee shall give notice of the time of commencement of the work to the director of public works. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.10.140.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation pa... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.05957 | -0.99707 | -0.616211 | -1.28418 |
### 12.20.160 Notification of borough departments prior to work interfering with use of streets. | The borough planning department and relevant fire departments shall be notified, by written notification at least seventy-two (72) hours before work is commenced, of any street closures, parking restrictions, rerouting of traffic or other restrictions which may interfere with the normal use of the street. [Ord. No. 138... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.571777 | -1.101563 | -0.33667 | -0.079407 |
### 12.20.170 Delay in completing work. | (a) After work subject to this chapter has been started, the work shall be diligently and continuously prosecuted by the permittee until completed.
(b) If, after the work has been started, the permittee delays beyond the period stated in the permit for completion of the work, the director of public works shall have th... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.297852 | 0.068848 | -0.058289 | -0.406738 |
### 12.20.180 Conduct of work. | All work subject to this chapter shall be performed in a neat and workmanlike manner and so programmed as to cause the minimum of interference with traffic and inconvenience to the public. Detours shall be planned and coordinated with the director of public works, as necessary, to allow for a smooth flow of traffic at ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.421387 | -0.506348 | -0.24353 | 0.201294 |
### 12.20.190 Occupation of public places. | (a) During the period of the permit issued under this chapter the permittee will be permitted to occupy such portions of streets, alleys and other public places as allowed by the ordinances of the borough and as shown on the plans, or as permitted by the director of public works.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.215698 | -0.485107 | -0.425781 | -0.774414 |
## 12.20.200 Repair of damage to street. | Upon notice from the director of public works, immediate repairs shall be made of any injury or damage in any portion of the street which occurs as a result of the work done, including any and all damage to the street which would not have occurred had such work not been done, and which, in the opinion of the director o... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.026978 | -0.425537 | -0.002701 | 1.238281 |
## 12.20.210 Notification of completion of work. | Notice of completion shall be filed by a permittee under this chapter with the director of public works within ten (10) days after completion of the work. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.10.200.] | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.197266 | -1.46875 | -0.89502 | -1.318359 |
## 12.20.220 Inspection of work – As-built information. | All work done by a permittee under this chapter may be inspected and approved by the director of public works, or designee, and all as-built information required by the director of public works shall be furnished to the director of public works. As-built information furnished will be obtained by means of industry stand... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.503418 | -0.151611 | -0.43042 | -0.867188 |
## 12.20.230 Responsibilities of permittee and owner after completion of work. | The provisions of this chapter shall not relieve the permittee of the obligations imposed by other sections of the KGB Code. After installation is completed, any facility installed under the provisions of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the owner or adjacent property owner, as applicable, for all maintenanc... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.148438 | 0.625488 | -0.304443 | -0.781738 |
## 12.20.240 Right to maintain pipes and conduits or make emergency excavations. | Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any person from maintaining any pipe or conduit in any public street, alley or public place by virtue of any law, ordinance or permit, subject to all provisions of this title, or from making such excavations as may be necessary for the preservation of life or proper... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.576172 | -0.869629 | -0.404785 | 0.905762 |
## 12.20.250 Report of emergency situations and protection of public safety. | In emergency situations where facilities block, obstruct or have damaged the highway or appurtenances or have created a danger or hazard to the traveling public, they shall be reported by the permittee by the most expeditious means of communication, as soon as reasonably possible to do so, to the director of public wor... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.441406 | -0.207886 | 0.008873 | 2.111328 |
## 12.20.260 Right of borough to use occupied area in emergency situations. | If at any time during the performance of any work an emergency should arise, the borough shall have the right to use all or any part of the area occupied by the permittee under the permit. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.10.250.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.690918 | -1.1875 | -0.756836 | 0.896484 |
## 12.20.270 Assignment and transfer of permit. | A permittee under this chapter shall not assign or transfer any of the rights of their permit to another individual or company without first notifying and securing the approval of the director of public works. The permittee shall not allow another person or company to share its permitted facilities unless the other per... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.027939 | 0.030029 | -0.248901 | -0.443848 |
## 12.20.280 Waivers. | The waiver of any breach of any of the terms or conditions of a permit under this chapter shall be limited to the act constituting such breach of the specific permit only, and shall never be construed as being continuing or a permanent waiver of any such term or condition, all of which shall be and remain in full force... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.563965 | 0.144165 | -0.523438 | -0.700195 |
## 12.20.290 Removing or disturbing survey markers. | Any monument of granite, concrete, iron or other lasting material set for the purpose of locating or preserving the lines of any street or property, subdivision or a precise survey reference point within the borough shall not be removed or disturbed or caused to be removed or disturbed without first obtaining permissio... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.111023 | -0.362793 | -0.206787 | -0.304932 |
## 12.25.010 Encroachment defined. | “Encroachment” shall be considered as any object above ground or below belonging to a private owner other than the borough which has been or caused to be constructed or located within streets, public rights-of-way or other property dedicated to a public use. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.20.010.]
The Ke... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.003866 | -0.510254 | -0.42749 | -0.647949 |
### 12.25.020 Permit required. | Any person desiring to construct an encroachment on a public right-of-way or any other property dedicated to a public use shall apply for an encroachment permit to the director of public works. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.20.020.] | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.035736 | -1.597656 | -0.483154 | -0.690918 |
### 12.25.030 Removal of unauthorized encroachments. | Unauthorized encroachments shall be subject to immediate removal by the owner upon being given notice by the borough. Notice shall consist of a written letter, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, explaining the violation and allowing twenty (20) days to remove the encroachment. If the owner does not remov... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.796387 | -0.97998 | 0.475342 | 0.940918 |
### 12.25.040 Approval of existing encroachments. | Any encroachment of a private nature without a permit may be removed in accordance with KGBC 12.25.030 or may be granted a permit allowing such encroachment to remain if such encroachment meets the approval of the director of public works or designee and KGBC Title 18. The individual, upon signing the permit, agrees to... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.330078 | 0.331299 | -0.322998 | -0.150757 |
### 12.25.050 Appeals. | Any revocation, suspension or denial of an encroachment permit may be appealed to the planning commission by filing a written notice of appeal with the planning clerk and stating the grounds for such appeal. The appeal notice must be filed within ten (10) days after the effective date of the revocation, suspension or d... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.588379 | -1.242188 | -0.900879 | -0.770996 |
### 12.25.060 Fee. | The fee for an encroachment permit shall be five dollars ($5.00) plus the value of the encroachment area. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.20.060.]
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 | -1.045898 | -1.277344 | -0.758301 | -1.172852 |
## 12.25.070 Applicability of chapter to persons doing construction or excavation work. | The provisions of this chapter do not change or alter the requirements set forth for obtaining permits for construction or excavation work in public rights-of-way. Those persons required to obtain a permit before performing construction or excavation work on property owned by the borough, a public right-of-way or any o... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.373047 | -0.669434 | -0.89502 | -0.807129 |
## 12.30.010 Utility installations – Permit required – Revocation – Conditions. | (a) It is unlawful for a utility having the right under AS Title 42, any borough ordinance or under any other law to construct or maintain, or operate any facility across, along, within, on, under or over a public place of the borough, without complying with all the provisions of any ordinance in relation thereto and o... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.223633 | 1.361328 | 0.723633 | 1.837891 |
## 12.30.020 Utility installations – Application for permit – Issuance. | A utility desiring to place or maintain any of the authorized facilities mentioned in KGBC 12.30.010 shall, prior to the commencement of any work, file an application for a permit therefor as described in this chapter. When permission has been granted by the director of public works, a permit allowing for such construc... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.125732 | 0.002737 | -0.791504 | -0.950195 |
## 12.30.030 Utility installations – Blanket utility permits – Provision for – Work log required – Individual public place permit not required. | (a) *Provision for Blanket Utility Permits.* A utility may obtain one (1) blanket utility permit for all work during a calendar year for installation of facilities to provide individual service to properties or for maintenance of an existing facility, if all such work is to be entirely outside a roadway prism. An appli... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.165283 | 0.989258 | -0.294678 | -0.544434 |
## 12.30.040 Utility installations – Permit fees. | A utility performing work under a permit required by KGBC 12.30.010 or a permit allowed by 12.30.030 shall pay a permit fee as set forth in Chapter 12.20 KGBC. This section does not apply to work to be performed pursuant to a subdivision agreement under Chapter 17.65 KGBC. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.5... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.09375 | 0.29248 | -0.996582 | -1.086914 |
## 12.30.050 Utility installations – Restoration warranty for work inside a roadway prism – Remedies. | (a) Restoration Warranty for Work Inside a Roadway Prism. A utility performing work in a roadway prism under a permit required by this chapter shall warrant the performance of the excavation, backfill, compaction, and resurfacing, this work together termed “restoration.” The warranty period shall start when the permit ... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.244629 | 1.28125 | 0.632324 | 0.962891 |
## 12.30.060 Utility installations – Restoration warranty for work outside a roadway prism – Remedies. | (a) *Restoration Warranty for Work Outside a Roadway Prism.* A utility performing work outside a roadway prism under a permit allowed by this chapter shall warrant the performance of the excavation, backfill, compaction, and any landscaping and surfacing, this work together termed “restoration.” The utility shall warra... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.389404 | 0.957031 | 0.466309 | 0.575195 |
## 12.30.070 Transfer of utility ownership. | Unless otherwise agreed to by the borough, any transfer of ownership of facilities shall include the transfer of all rights and obligations under permits issued in this chapter for those facilities including, but not limited to, warranties, fees, and fines. [Code 1974 §70.50.070.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.969238 | -0.824707 | -0.272461 | -0.810547 |
## 12.30.080 Utility installations – Authority to require joint use of facilities. | Where feasible and practical, the director of public works may require joint use of poles, trenches and other facilities constructed under authority of this chapter. Such joint usage shall be documented in an agreement
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed throug... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.607422 | 0.726074 | -0.536133 | -0.536133 |
## 12.30.090 Utility installations – Disconnection of wires to allow moving of buildings. | Anyone having a permit from the borough to have wires within a public place, upon thirty (30) days’ notice from the director of public works, shall disconnect or move his wires to allow for the moving of buildings across or along any such street, alley or other public place; provided, that any cost to the companies aff... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.08313 | -0.750977 | -0.098816 | -0.118347 |
## 12.30.100 Utility installations – Order to change, relocate or remove facilities – Public convenience and necessity defined. | (a) If, incident to construction of public place capital improvement projects by the borough or to any other construction for the public convenience and necessity authorized or ordered by the borough in any public place, the borough determines and orders that a utility facility located across, within, over, along or un... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.963867 | 1.800781 | 0.28125 | 0.512207 |
### 12.30.110 Utility installations – Removal of facilities on cessation of use. | Utilities accepting permits under the terms of this chapter for the installation of any facility shall remove or decommission such facility at the direction of the director of public works when the facility is no longer required, such work to be done at the expense of the utility. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 19... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.169922 | -0.753906 | -0.367188 | -0.651855 |
### 12.30.120 Utility installations – Provision for future street grades. | (a) All underground utility pipes, ducts, utilidors, vaults, manholes, tunnels or other facilities or appurtenances thereto installed under authority of KGBC 12.30.010 through 12.30.130 shall be designed and placed to provide acceptable minimum bury below future street grades as established by the department of public ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.70166 | 0.757813 | 0.404297 | -0.116333 |
### 12.30.130 Utility installations – Reference markers. | The director of public works may, as a condition to issuance of a permit for installation of any facilities, require the permittee to set and maintain permanent durable reference markers over and along, or at an offset to, the facility. Spacing, type, method of installation and information contained on the markers shal... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.157227 | -0.903809 | -0.429199 | -0.929688 |
### 12.30.140 Utility installations – Indemnification of borough. | A utility accepting permits under the terms of this chapter shall, in addition to meeting the requirements of KGBC 12.30.010 through 12.30.130, indemnify and save the borough free and harmless from any liability, loss, cost, damage, trouble or expense due to casualty, accident or damages either to person or property wh... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.950195 | 0.625 | -0.031128 | 0.328857 |
### 12.35.010 Definitions. | The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
“Excavation” and “dirt moving” mean the removal, carrying away, backfilling, bulldozing, digging out, leveling, clearing or moving... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.448242 | -0.345703 | -0.780762 | -1.188477 |
### 12.35.020 Warning devices, barricades and lateral support. | It is unlawful to leave any excavation or fill within four (4) feet of any public place without adequate barricades and warning devices to protect the public, or to fail to maintain the lateral support of any public place or of a fill adjacent to such public place. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.30.020.] | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.035309 | -1.022461 | 0.264893 | 1.071289 |
### 12.35.030 Permit required for excavation and fills near improved public places. | It is unlawful to excavate or fill in excess of four (4) feet, measured vertically, on private property within any area between the vertical prolongation of the margin of an improved public place, and a one hundred (100) percent slope line (forty-five (45) degrees from a horizontal line) from the adjoining edge of the ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.461426 | 0.114319 | 0.626953 | 0.617188 |
### 12.35.040 Additional permit required for work within public places. | Any person who receives a zoning permit from the department of planning and community development to construct, install, repair or remove any structure shall obtain a permit and make the required deposit as provided in this chapter, irrespective of any permit obtained as provided in KGBC 12.35.030, if during the progre... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.047852 | 0.068604 | -0.161377 | -0.297119 |
### 12.35.050 Security. | (a) An applicant for the permit provided for in KGBC 12.35.030 shall comply with the indemnity and insurance requirements of KGBC 12.35.060, and in addition, if the work is expected to cost more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall post or cause the owner or contractor to post security in the form of surety bond ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.392822 | 1.226563 | 0.26001 | 1.043945 |
## 12.35.060 Insurance. | An applicant for the permit provided for in KGBC 12.35.030 shall maintain in full force and effect public liability insurance in an amount sufficient to cover potential claims for bodily injury, death or disability and for property damage, which may arise from or be related to the excavation or fill covered by any such... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.512207 | 0.183838 | 0.143799 | -0.108704 |
## 12.35.070 Indemnification of borough. | An applicant for the permit provided for KGBC 12.35.030 shall agree at all times to protect and save harmless the borough from all claims, actions, suits, losses and expenses of every kind and description which may accrue to or be suffered by any person or property or by the borough by reason of any excavation or fill ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.038086 | 0.381836 | -0.145142 | 0.68457 |
## 12.35.080 Consent to inspections. | The filing of an application for a permit provided for in KGBC 12.35.030 or the making of an excavation or fill described in KGBC 12.35.030 shall constitute consent by the applicant, contractor and property owner for the director of public works to enter upon the property at reasonable times and to inspect and investig... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.53418 | 0.588379 | -0.235107 | -0.607422 |
## 12.35.090 Hazardous excavations. | (a) If the safety or stability of a public place may be jeopardized by an excavation or fill described in KGBC 12.35.030, the director of public works may require special plans, specifications and proposed methods of construction to be submitted for his approval prior to issuing the permit provided for in KGBC 12.35.03... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.556152 | 0.101257 | 0.250244 | 0.946777 |
## 12.35.100 Submission of plans – Design specifications – Soil investigations. | The following procedures and criteria shall be used in processing an application for the permit provided for in KGBC 12.35.030:
(a) Plans, specifications and methods of construction required by the director of public works shall be submitted in duplicate.
(b) Where required, shoring plans submitted shall be designed ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.155762 | 1.091797 | 0.096313 | 0.540039 |
### 12.35.110 Compliance with approved plans. | All excavations and fills described in KGBC 12.35.030 shall be made in accordance with the plans approved by the director of public works, or as modified with his approval. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.30.110.] | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.915039 | -0.380615 | -0.67627 | -1.15332 |
### 12.35.120 Revocation or suspension of permit. | The director of public works may revoke or suspend the permit provided for in KGBC 12.35.030 whenever:
(a) The permittee requests such revocation or suspension.
(b) The work does not proceed in accordance with the plans as approved, or is not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, the city of Ketchikan ... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.941406 | 0.657715 | 0.583496 | 1.335938 |
### 12.35.130 Correction of hazardous conditions. | (a) Whenever an excavation or fill described in KGBC 12.35.030 has caused or contributed to a condition that appears to substantially impair the lateral support of the adjoining street or public place, or endangers the public, an adjoining public place, street utilities or borough property, the director of public works... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.47168 | 1.220703 | 0.76123 | 2.269531 |
## 12.35.140 Collection of charges. | (a) The holder of the permit provided for in KGBC 12.35.030, the contractor making the excavation or fill described in KGBC 12.35.030, or the owner of the property upon which such excavation of fill is being made shall pay all charges assessed pursuant to this chapter on or before thirty (30) days after mailing of a st... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.455566 | 0.513184 | -0.677246 | -0.476074 |
## 12.35.150 Appeals generally. | (a) An applicant for the permit provided for in KGBC 12.35.030, considering themselves aggrieved by any of the following actions, charges or determinations of the director of public works, may within ten (10) days thereof appeal the charge or determination to the borough manager by filing a written notice of appeal wit... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.661621 | 1.574219 | 0.147461 | 0.448975 |
## 12.35.160 Notice of appeal. | The written notice of appeal required in KGBC 12.35.150 shall be filed in triplicate, describe precisely the action or determination appealed, explain the error alleged therein, and propose the action desired by the borough manager. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.30.160.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.321289 | -0.726563 | -1.113281 | -1.150391 |
## 12.35.170 Notification of utility company to provide aid in location of underground facilities. | Whenever any utility is to be exposed and the exact location and depth are unknown, the utility company shall be notified and excavation shall not be commenced until a representative of the utility company is present to aid in locating the utility. It shall be the duty of the utility company under this section to have ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.243164 | -0.850586 | -0.172485 | -0.318848 |
## 12.35.180 Protection of underground facilities and other utility installations. | (a) Every effort will be made to apprise a permittee under this chapter of underground facilities within the permitted area; such information, however, is provided for convenience only, and the borough will assume no responsibility for failure to provide complete data. The permittee shall take adequate and proper measu... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.869141 | 0.588379 | 0.385986 | 0.392578 |
## 12.35.190 Backfilling. | All trenches and excavations within public places shall be backfilled in accordance with standard construction specifications and details of the borough as established in accordance with KGBC 12.35.010. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.30.190.] | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.15332 | -0.102112 | -0.481201 | -0.757813 |
## 12.35.200 Trimming of cut pavement. | (a) Where excavations or trenches are made in exposed concrete surfaces (concrete driveways, sidewalks and pavement), a power-driven concrete saw shall be used to cut deep enough to permit complete breakage of the concrete without ragged edges.
(b) The edge of all pavements shall be properly trimmed and squared, and a... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.330078 | -1.069336 | -0.051483 | -0.546387 |
## 12.35.210 Restoration of surface and improvements. | (a) Pavement shall be replaced with standard type pavement as indicated on the permit or as shown on the plans. Curbs, gutters, sidewalks, sewers, drains, structures, street signs and all other improvements damaged, disturbed or removed during the progress of the work shall be restored or replaced in as good condition ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.940918 | -0.644531 | -0.459717 | -0.711914 |
## 12.40.010 Obstructing ditches, gutters or drains. | No person shall create any obstruction in any ditch, drain or gutter located in a public place that may hinder the passage of water therein. No culverts or devices of any nature shall be installed in or along any roadway, right-of-way, street, alley or public easement without first obtaining a written permit from the d... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.066406 | -0.901367 | 0.077026 | 0.404297 |
## 12.40.020 Removal of debris in public places. | Whenever it is expedient to the safety or convenience of the public, the director of public works may remove obstructions, hazards or nuisances from public places, including sidewalks, and anyone causing the obstructions, hazards or nuisances shall be responsible for reimbursing the borough for the expense of cleaning ... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.90332 | -1.18457 | -0.214966 | 1.036133 |
## 12.40.030 Spilled loads. | The owner or operator of any vehicle which has spilled, dropped, dumped or in any manner deposited any matter upon a public place shall cause the public place to be cleaned immediately unless specific permission for delay is authorized by the director of public works. Failure to clean the public place upon demand by th... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.911133 | -0.587891 | 0.595215 | 1.330078 |
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