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### 12.45.010 Prohibited trees. | No one shall plant in any public place any tree or shrub or any other plant the roots of which will cause injury to the sewers, sidewalks or pavements. Trees or shrubs planted in rights-of-way may be subject to removal at any time. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.45.010.] | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.386475 | -1.543945 | 0.265381 | -0.116577 |
### 12.45.020 Cutting of trees. | No one willfully or maliciously shall cut, remove, or damage any tree on borough property in the right-of-way without permission from the director of public works. This section does not apply to routine trimming of trees. [Ord. No. 1386S, §1, 12-18-06. Code 1974 §70.45.020.] | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.316162 | -1.551758 | 0.082458 | 0.06311 |
### 12.50.010 Generally. | (a) In addition to any other remedy or penalty provided by this title, any person who violates any provision of this title or who fails to comply with an order of the director of public works to remove any obstruction or discontinue use or occupancy of any public place shall be subject to the civil penalties or injunct... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.276367 | 0.130371 | 0.33667 | 1.612305 |
### 12.50.020 Civil actions. | Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to curtail or abridge the right of anyone to prosecute a civil action for damages by reason of injury to person or property resulting from a negligent use by any other person of any public place or the space above or beneath any public place, nor shall the issuance of a permit... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.522949 | 0.515625 | -0.845703 | -0.000846 |
## 13.05.010 Application. | This chapter, and all provisions thereof, shall apply to and govern the ownership, operation, maintenance, repair, connection to, and use of a water system of any service area to which this chapter has been made applicable by ordinance except as may be otherwise provided by ordinance. [Ord. No. 2033S, §1, 5-6-24; Ord. ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.930664 | -0.100159 | -1.008789 | -1.283203 |
## 13.05.020 Definitions. | As used in this chapter, the following terms mean:
“ADEC” means the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
“Borough inspector” means the borough manager or his designee.
“Owner” means the owner of record.
“Private water line” means a water line, pipe or other water facility other than a public wa... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.41748 | -0.047913 | -1.020508 | -0.871094 |
## 13.05.030 Water permits. | No person shall make any opening into, or connect any water line, water lateral, pipe, or other device to, a public water system, or construct, install, repair, alter, reconstruct, relocate, or reconnect any water line, water lateral, pipe, or other device to a public water system, unless a water permit is first obtain... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.722168 | -1.084961 | 0.309326 | -0.025391 |
## 13.05.040 Permit issuance. | (a) *Application.* The owner of the property to be served shall file an application for a water permit with the borough manager or the manager’s designee on such form and accompanied with fee established by resolution of the assembly and such further information as may be required by the borough manager or the manager’... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.094727 | 0.989746 | 0.184204 | 0.253906 |
## 13.05.050 Fees and standards. | The borough may adopt fees and charges, and rules, regulations and standards for the processing of applications and the issuance of permits, and for the construction, installation, inspection, connection, maintenance, repair, disconnection, reconnection and use of water lines connected, or to be connected to a public w... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.458496 | -0.421387 | -0.931641 | -0.994141 |
## 13.05.060 Metering. | (a) All property served by a water system owned and operated by the borough which is used for commercial or industrial uses shall be metered by a metering device approved by the borough. For purposes of this section, structures containing four or more dwelling units connected to a single service line and boarding house... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.755371 | 0.972168 | 0.454834 | -0.030899 |
## 13.05.070 Meter tests. | (a) KGB may require tests and inspections of water meters as are necessary to ensure a high standard of accuracy. A meter will not be placed in service or allowed to remain in service which has an error in registration in excess of two percent under normal operating conditions.
(b) KGB may, upon giving owner not less ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.24939 | 0.266602 | 0.610352 | 0.381348 |
## 13.05.080 Additional work. | Unless otherwise provided for such service area, no water line, water lateral, pipe, or other water facility not specifically authorized and included in a water permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be constructed or installed except upon the filing of a new application, payment of a new filing... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.829102 | -0.598145 | -0.25708 | -0.81543 |
## 13.05.085 Cross-connection control. | Pursuant to the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, backflow prevention devices shall be installed on any premises where, in the judgment of the borough, the nature and extent of the activities, materials used or stored on the premises, facility elevation in relation to the water system, or the fa... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 2.292969 | 1.708008 | 1.598633 | 2.53125 |
## 13.05.087 Hydrants. | (a) Hydrant Usage.
(1) No person, corporation or other association may open, attempt to draw water from, close or tamper with a public fire hydrant except a firefighter or utility employee in the discharge of official duties, or a person, corporation, or other association that has received specific written approval fr... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.500977 | 0.372314 | 0.903809 | 1.578125 |
## 13.05.090 Exhibition of permit. | Each water permit shall be displayed at all times during the performance of any work, and until the completion and acceptance of the work by the borough inspector, in some conspicuous place at or near the site of the work
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed thr... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.87793 | -0.003811 | -0.342529 | -0.709473 |
## 13.05.100 Cost recovery. | Damage to water mains by any person shall be repaired by the district, and a cost recovery billing to the party involved will be issued by the borough. Cost recovery will include the cost of materials, labor and any other costs associated with the repair. [Ord. No. 1090A, §1, 5-3-99. Code 1974 §50.07.037.] | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.895996 | -1.266602 | -0.647949 | -0.562988 |
## 13.05.110 Other permits required. | Issuance of a water permit as provided for herein shall not relieve the permit holder and owner of the property to be served from the responsibility of obtaining all other permits, licenses, or approvals required by the borough, city, or any State, or federal agency. [Ord. No. 1090A, §1, 5-3-99. Code 1974 §50.07.040.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.918945 | -1.373047 | -0.731445 | -0.922363 |
## 13.05.120 Ownership of water lines. | All water lines, pipes, and other water facilities, shall, upon approval and acceptance thereof by the borough inspector, become the property of the service area from the point of connection to the public water main, to the private property line. [Ord. No. 1090A, §1, 5-3-99. Code 1974 §50.07.045.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.706543 | -1.140625 | -0.769531 | -0.960449 |
## 13.05.130 Identification of utilities location. | The holder of a water permit shall determine the location of all electrical, water, and other utilities, and shall be responsible and liable for any and all damage to, or disruption of, any utility service and all such damage shall be immediately repaired at no cost or expense to the service area, the borough, or the u... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.060547 | -1.136719 | -0.224365 | -0.512207 |
## 13.05.140 Inspection. | (a) No person shall cover or backfill any water lateral, water line, pipe, or other water facility, which is constructed or installed pursuant to a water permit, or otherwise, without having first requested an inspection of the work and received approval of construction and installation thereof by the borough inspector... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.005859 | 0.410156 | 0.543457 | 0.275146 |
## 13.05.150 Notice of noncompliance or defect. | If the borough inspector or ADEC determines any work or materials are not in compliance with the provisions of the permit, plans and specifications as approved, rules, standards or regulations of the service area, this chapter, or other rule, regulation, ordinance or law, the person performing the work, and also the ho... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.696289 | 0.677734 | 0.831055 | 1.74707 |
## 13.05.160 Effect of review and issuance of permit or inspection. | Neither the receipt, review or approval of an application for a water permit, or the issuance of a permit, with or without modifications, or the inspection or acceptance of the installation or construction of any water line, pipe, or other water facility, by the borough or a service area, shall impose any responsibilit... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.675781 | -0.194214 | -0.489746 | -0.602051 |
## 13.05.170 Delinquency charges. | (a) In the event any fees or charges are not paid within 25 days after the date of billing such fees and charges shall be delinquent. Upon such fees or charges becoming delinquent there shall be added thereto a penalty of five
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passe... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.322754 | 0.375488 | 0.290283 | 1.12793 |
## 13.05.175 Water fees lien. | (a) The fees and charges imposed under KGBC 13.05.100, including any delinquency fees, interest, penalties and collection charges under KGBC 13.05.170, shall constitute a lien in favor of the borough upon the real property served or for which the fee was imposed.
(b) The lien imposed by this section arises and attache... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.426758 | 1.233398 | -0.69043 | 0.916016 |
## 13.05.180 Termination of water service. | (a) Generally. In the event water bills are not paid as required, the service may be terminated and the utility disconnected. The pre-termination and disconnect procedures shall be as hereinafter provided. An account shall be considered delinquent if unpaid 25 days from invoice date.
(b) Nonpayment of Bills. The borou... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.907715 | 0.481934 | 1.485352 | 1.493164 |
## 13.05.185 Waste. | (a) The borough reserves the right to discontinue service due to the negligent or wasteful use of water on a customer’s premises.
(b) If the owner’s water service line is determined to be leaking, or is otherwise compromised, the owner shall:
(1) Provide a workplan to the borough within 24 hours of notification.
The... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.269531 | 0.095276 | 0.841797 | 1.668945 |
## 13.05.190 Mailing of billings. | Unless otherwise provided for such service area, all billings shall be mailed to the owner of the property at the address shown on the most current assessment roll in the office of the borough assessor, or to such other address, or to such other person as has been requested by the owner in writing; provided, however, f... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.858887 | -0.976074 | -0.555176 | -1.134766 |
## 13.05.200 Inspection, maintenance and repair. | Any necessary inspection, cleaning, maintenance, or repair of any water lateral shall be performed at the expense of the property owner. Prior to engaging in any inspection, cleaning, maintenance, or repair of a water line, the property owner shall notify the borough of intent to engage in such cleaning operation. The ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.920898 | -1.036133 | 0.013008 | -0.466064 |
## 13.05.210 General penalty. | Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500. Each act or violation and every day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. [Ord. No. 1607, §16, 10-3-11; Ord. No.... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.470703 | -1.056641 | -0.533691 | 0.545898 |
## 13.05.220 Public nuisances. | The borough assembly hereby finds, determines and declares that the public health, safety and welfare, and the protection of the inhabitants of the borough, require the adoption and promulgation of the provisions, restrictions, and requirements set forth in this chapter and require the control of the time, place and ma... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.279297 | 1.039063 | 0.179443 | 1.820313 |
### 13.10.005 Intent, method and scope. | (a) *Intent.* This chapter and Chapter 13.15 KGBC (sewers) are intended to address the sewage and septic waste disposal needs of those areas of the borough that are outside of the city of Ketchikan and the city of Saxman. The purpose is to protect public health, maintain environmental quality, preserve property values,... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.045197 | 1.283203 | 0.337891 | 1.383789 |
## 13.10.010 Sewer powers authorized, service area transition. | (a) The Ketchikan Gateway Borough has all powers necessary or incidental to providing the following services within the area of the borough outside the city of Ketchikan and the city of Saxman:
(1) The planning, design, construction and operation of sewer collection systems and treatment facilities;
(2) The planning,... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.969238 | -0.024841 | -0.795898 | -0.28833 |
## 13.10.015 Definitions. | The following words, terms, and phrases when used in this title shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
(a) “ADEC” means the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
(b) “Borough” means the Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
(c... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.453613 | 1.161133 | 0.200562 | 0.005444 |
## 13.10.020 Sanitary disposal required. | (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of wastewater, sewage, or septic waste in an unsanitary manner.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026.
(b) Definition. As used in this section, the term “unsanitary manner” includes placing,... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.802734 | -0.260986 | 1.360352 | 2.060547 |
## 13.10.030 Sewer connection required. | (a) Generally. All households, dwelling units, businesses, and other developed properties located within the nonareawide portion of the borough and within 300 feet of a public sewer shall connect to the public sewer not later than 30 days after written notice is given to the owner of record of the property that the pub... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 2.019531 | 1.4375 | 1.591797 | 1.183594 |
## 13.10.040 Wastewater treatment system required. | (a) When a connection to a public sewer is not required under the provisions of KGBC 13.10.030, the property shall be connected to either a private wastewater treatment system, private collective outfall system, OWTS, or other approved system that complies with the provisions of this title and other applicable regulati... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.287598 | 1.095703 | 1.000977 | 0.655273 |
## 13.10.050 Collective outfalls permitted. | (a) OWTS may be connected to a private collective outfall which has been permitted by the ADEC under 18 AAC 72.275 and is shown to be in compliance with ADEC outfall discharge limitations. The owner must provide the borough public works director or designee with a copy of the ADEC permit to construct and a copy of the ... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.302734 | 1.639648 | 0.479248 | 1.658203 |
## 13.10.060 Onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) permits. | (a) No person shall construct, install, repair, alter, add connections to, reconstruct, or relocate a new or existing OWTS unless a domestic wastewater disposal permit is first obtained from the ADEC as required in 18 AAC 72.215. Provided, however, that if the modification is to a structure with an existing permitted O... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.776855 | 0.991699 | 0.831055 | 1.151367 |
## 13.10.070 Inspection and maintenance of onsite wastewater treatment systems. | (a) Prior to the issuance of a zoning permit, required pursuant to KGBC 18.90.020, the owner of property seeking a zoning permit shall provide to the borough a copy of the Department of Environmental Conservation approved
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed thr... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.649414 | 1.672852 | 0.616211 | 0.749023 |
## 13.10.080 Onsite wastewater system (OWTS) pumping, sludge removal and treatment. | (a) With the exception of systems referenced in subsection (c) of this section, all OWTS located within the portion of the borough outside the city of Ketchikan and city of Saxman shall be subject to borough monitoring, inspection, and sludge pumping.
(b) For structures with OWTS identified in subsection (a) of this s... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.776367 | 1.523438 | 0.793945 | 1.357422 |
## 13.10.090 Maintenance and repair requirements for private sewer. | (a) General. All owners of private sewers have the responsibility to maintain their respective systems, so as to comply with the intent of this chapter and for the abatement of any nuisance or health hazard arising from its malfunction.
(b) Definition. As used in this section, the term “nuisance or health hazard” incl... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.880859 | 1.280273 | 1.557617 | 2.1875 |
## 13.15.010 Application. | This chapter, and all provisions thereof, shall apply to and govern the ownership, operation, maintenance, repair, connection to, discharge into, and use of a sewer system in the area of the borough outside cities. [Ord. No. 1204, §1, 3-4-02. Code 1974 §17.20.005.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.875488 | -0.703125 | -0.867676 | -1.115234 |
## 13.15.030 Sewer permits. | No person shall make any opening into a public sewer, or connect any sewer line, side sewer, lateral, pipe, drain, or other device to a public sewer, or construct, install, repair, alter, reconstruct, relocate, or reconnect any side sewer, sewer line, pipe, lateral, pipe drain, or other device to be connected to a publ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.561035 | -0.844238 | 0.207397 | -0.012367 |
## 13.15.040 Permit issuance. | (a) *Application.* The owner of the property to be served shall file an application for a sewer permit with the borough on such form and accompanied with the required fee and such further information as may be required by the borough.
(b) *Plans.* With each permit application there shall be submitted for review and ap... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.664551 | 0.547363 | -0.130127 | -0.275879 |
## 13.15.050 Materials – Installation – Connections – Service lateral cap-off – Connection of home pump units. | (a) *General.*
(1) The standards set forth herein apply to the construction and installation of any sewer pipe which is to be connected to the sewer system owned or operated by the borough whether from a residence or any other
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation pass... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.81543 | 1.624023 | 0.799805 | -0.204834 |
### 13.15.060 Fees and standards. | The borough may adopt fees and charges, and rules, regulations and standards for the processing of applications and the issuance of permits, and for the construction, installation, inspection, connection, maintenance, repair, disconnection, reconnection and use of sewer lines connected, or to be connected, to a public ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.106445 | -0.649414 | -1.075195 | -1.196289 |
### 13.15.070 Additional work. | Unless otherwise provided for, no connections, side sewers or other sewer pipe or facilities not specifically authorized and included in a sewer permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be constructed or installed except upon the filing of a new application, payment of a new filing fee, and issuan... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.755859 | -0.450684 | -0.364746 | -0.824707 |
### 13.15.080 Exhibition of permit. | Each sewer permit shall be displayed at all times during the performance of any work, and until the completion and acceptance of the work by the borough inspector, in some conspicuous place at or near the site of the work and shall be readily and safely accessible to inspection at all times by the borough inspector and... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.860352 | -0.98291 | -0.507324 | -0.831055 |
### 13.15.090 Cost recovery. | Damage to sewer mains by any person shall be repaired by the borough, and a cost recovery billing to the party involved will be issued by the borough. Cost recovery will include the cost of materials, labor and any other costs associated with the repair. [Ord. No. 1204, §1, 3-4-02. Code 1974 §17.20.045.] | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.92627 | -1.188477 | -0.824707 | -0.602051 |
### 13.15.100 Other permits required. | Issuance of a sewer permit as provided for herein shall not relieve the permit holder and owner of the property to be served from the responsibility of obtaining all other permits, licenses, or approvals required by the borough, city, or any state, or federal agency. [Ord. No. 1204, §1, 3-4-02. Code 1974 §17.20.050.]
... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.913574 | -0.830078 | -0.864258 | -0.902344 |
### 13.15.110 Ownership of sewer and lines. | All side sewers, sewer lines, sewer laterals, pipes, and other sewer facilities shall, upon approval and acceptance thereof by the borough inspector, become the property of the borough from the point of connection to the public sewer main to the private property line. [Ord. No. 1204, §1, 3-4-02. Code 1974 §17.20.055.] | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.837402 | -1.019531 | -0.896973 | -0.965332 |
### 13.15.120 Responsibility for service lines and equipment. | The property owner shall be responsible for the timely and proper maintenance and repair of the portion of the sewer service line which lies within the boundaries of the owner’s property. Some properties, because of their location or elevation, will require a pumping system to deliver wastewater to the sewer collection... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.917969 | -1.3125 | -0.274658 | -0.669434 |
### 13.15.130 Identification of utilities location. | The holder of a sewer permit shall determine the location of all electrical, and other utilities, and shall be responsible and liable for any and all damage to, or disruption of, any utility service and all such damage shall be immediately repaired at no cost or expense to the borough, or the utility. [Ord. No. 1204, §... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.223633 | -1.166992 | -0.39624 | -0.524414 |
### 13.15.140 Inspection. | (a) No person shall cover or backfill any side sewer, sewer line, or other sewer facility which is constructed or installed pursuant to a sewer permit, or otherwise, without having first requested an inspection of the work and received approval of construction and installation thereof by the borough inspector. The boro... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.85498 | 0.175537 | 0.150024 | 0.22937 |
## 13.15.150 Notice of noncompliance or defect. | If the borough inspector or ADEC determines any work or materials are not in compliance with the provisions of the permit, plans and specifications as approved, rules, standards or regulations of the borough, this chapter, or other rule, regulation, ordinance or law, the person performing the work, and also the holder ... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.660156 | 0.623047 | 0.737793 | 1.692383 |
## 13.15.160 Effect of review and issuance of permit or inspection. | Neither the receipt, review or approval of an application for a sewer permit, or the issuance of a permit, with or without modifications, or the inspection or acceptance of the installation or construction of any side sewer, sewer line, pipe, drain, or other sewer facility, by the borough, shall impose any responsibili... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.64502 | -0.078308 | -0.561035 | -0.564941 |
## 13.15.170 Fees, billing, and collection for services. | (a) The following fees, rates and charges are hereby fixed, levied and imposed for all residential zoned properties and for properties zoned other than residential when using a catchment or private water source and connected to a borough-owned sewer system:
(1) Nonrecurring Charges.
a. Permit to connect, disconnect o... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.650879 | 1.651367 | -0.452393 | -0.67041 |
## 13.15.180 Delinquency charges. | (a) In the event any monthly fees or charges are not paid within 25 days after the date of billing such fees and charges shall be delinquent. Upon such fees or charges becoming delinquent there shall be added thereto a penalty of five percent of the amount of such fees or charges, and in addition thereto, interest at t... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.042297 | -0.09082 | 0.397217 | 1.154297 |
## 13.15.190 Termination of sewer service. | (a) In the event any sewer fees, charges, penalties or interest are not paid when due, in addition to any other remedy, sewer service to the property may be terminated. Notice of intent to terminate sewer service for nonpayment of fees or charges shall be delivered personally, or be mailed to the owner of the property ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.042969 | 1.041992 | 1.28418 | 1.467773 |
## 13.15.200 Mailing of billings. | Unless otherwise provided, all billings shall be mailed to the owner of the property at the address shown on the most current assessment roll in the office of the borough assessor, or to such other address, or to such other person as has been requested by the owner in writing; provided, however, failure to receive a bi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.775879 | -1.274414 | -0.466309 | -1.075195 |
## 13.15.210 Inspection, maintenance and repair. | Any necessary inspection, cleaning, maintenance, or repair of any side sewer shall be performed at the expense of the property owner. Prior to engaging in any inspection, cleaning, maintenance, or repair of a side sewer line, the property owner shall notify the borough of intent to engage in such cleaning operation. Th... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.957031 | -0.963379 | -0.227783 | -0.59375 |
## 13.15.220 Prohibited wastes. | The following materials shall not be discharged into a public sewer or into any side sewer discharging into any public sewer:
(a) *High temperature wastes.* Any liquid or vapor having a temperature greater than 150 degrees Fahrenheit;
(b) *Flammable or explosive wastes.* Any gasoline, oils, paints, benzine, naphtha, ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.145508 | 0.546875 | 0.964844 | 2.050781 |
## 13.15.230 General penalty. | Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500. Each act or violation and every day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. [Ord. No. 1607, §6, 10-3-11; Ord. No. 1... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.444092 | -0.708984 | -0.578613 | 0.465576 |
## 13.15.240 Public nuisances. | The assembly hereby finds, determines and declares that the public health, safety and welfare, and the protection of the inhabitants of the borough, require the adoption and promulgation of the provisions, restrictions, and requirements set forth in this chapter and require the control of the time, place and manner of ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.145508 | 0.541016 | -0.040771 | 1.670898 |
## 13.15.250 Sewage, sludge and outfall fees lien. | (a) The fees and charges imposed under KGBC 13.15.090, 13.15.060, and 13.15.170, including any delinquency fees, interest, penalties and collection charges under KGBC 13.15.180, shall constitute a lien in favor of the borough upon the real property served or for which the fee was imposed.
(b) The lien imposed by this ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.530762 | 1.423828 | -0.51123 | 1.045898 |
### 14.05.010 Petition for service area. | A petition may be filed requesting the assembly to establish a service area in any given area of the borough to perform one or more governmental services. [Ord. No. 360, §1, 4-7-80. Code 1974 §50.05.005.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.253906 | -1.660156 | -1.289063 | -1.350586 |
### 14.05.020 Petition – Form and contents. | The petition shall contain the following:
(a) A designation of the governmental service or services to be exercised within the service area;
(b) A map and a legal description of the area to be included within the proposed service area prepared by a registered professional civil engineer licensed to practice in the St... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.304688 | 0.367188 | -1.09668 | -0.864258 |
## 14.05.030 Petition – Filing fee. | A filing fee in the amount of $300 shall accompany and must be filed with the petition to cover the costs of administering an election for the service area. In the event an election for formation of a service area is not held, the said filing fee shall be refunded to the person designated by the petitioners to whom cor... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.431641 | -1.396484 | -1.169922 | -1.196289 |
## 14.05.040 Petition – Filing – Review. | (a) *Filing.* The petition for a service area shall be filed with the borough clerk.
(b) *Borough Clerk – Review.* The borough clerk shall review the petition for number and validity of signatures, and verification of dates of circulation. If the petition contains a sufficient number of valid signatures and was circul... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.752441 | 0.280029 | -0.938477 | -0.805664 |
## 14.05.050 Petition – Administrative review. | Within 45 days after a petition has been accepted as sufficient in form and content, the borough manager shall cause a review to be made of the matters set forth in the petition, and formation of the proposed service area, and shall report to the assembly. The assembly may extend the time for making the report. The rep... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.898438 | -0.099243 | -0.996582 | -0.814941 |
## 14.05.060 Notice of public hearing. | (a) *Time and Place.* The assembly shall cause a public hearing to be held within the proposed service area, and the borough clerk shall fix the time and place thereof; provided however, the hearing may be held at a location outside the proposed service area if the assembly determines that no suitable location within t... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.791504 | 0.912109 | -0.90625 | -0.659668 |
## 14.05.070 Service area ordinance. | (a) *Ordinance – Content.* If, as, and when the assembly finds the service area should be formed, it shall, within 30 days after such determination, by ordinance:
(1) Find that the requested services cannot be provided by an existing service area, by annexation to a city, or by incorporation as a city;
(2) Describe t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.569336 | 0.623535 | -1.042969 | -0.505859 |
## 14.05.080 Election – Notice – Voters – Ballot. | The election shall be held at a location within the service area or as near the service area as practicable in accordance with the borough election code. Notice of the election shall be given in accordance with KGBC 5.05.060. Qualified voters are registered borough voters who are residing within the service area. The b... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.96582 | 0.092346 | -1.251953 | -1.02832 |
### 14.05.090 Election – Supervision. | The borough clerk shall supervise the election in accordance with KGBC Title 5, furnish all necessary materials, and employ sufficient election judges. [Ord. No. 360, §1, 4-7-80. Code 1974 §50.05.070.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.231445 | -0.833496 | -0.834961 | -1.145508 |
### 14.05.100 Effect of unsuccessful election. | An unsuccessful election on a petition for formation of a service area precludes the filing of a new petition for substantially the same proposal sooner than 12 months after voter disapproval of the formation of the service area. [Ord. No. 360, §1, 4-7-80. Code 1974 §50.05.080.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.223633 | -1.107422 | -0.908203 | -0.640625 |
### 14.05.110 Establishment by assembly action. | The borough assembly may at any time initiate its own inquiry into the need for service areas for the performance of governmental services within the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and may call for a public hearing pursuant to this chapter within any areas where it determines there may be a need for the establishment of a s... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.876465 | -0.745117 | -1.430664 | -0.82666 |
### 14.05.120 Annexation into service area boundaries. | (a) The borough assembly may by resolution initiate a proposed annexation to an existing service area.
(b) In the event the assembly proposes such an annexation, an election, in accordance with KGBC 14.05.080 through 14.05.100, shall be held after all of the following have been completed:
(1) The approval of the anne... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.734863 | 0.819336 | -1.0625 | -0.654297 |
## 14.05.130 Amendment to service area boundaries annexing or removing parcels from a service area without a vote, or with only service area voter approval. | (a) *Initiation.* A request to add or delete one or more parcels from a service area may be initiated by: the owner of at least one of the parcels sought to be severed from or added to the service area, the borough manager, or the service area board. Such request must be delivered to the borough clerk in writing. It mu... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.110107 | 1.066406 | -0.663086 | -0.14563 |
## 14.05.140 Abolishment of service areas. | (a) *Initiation.* A service area may be abolished by operation of law or by an ordinance approved by the assembly following a request under this section. Abolishment by operation of law occurs if the service area is annexed to another service area or to a city. A request to abolish a service area may be made either by ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.311279 | 0.546387 | -0.398438 | 0.366943 |
## 14.05.150 Ratification of alteration of service area boundaries for certain services. | (a) For annexation of a parcel or subdivision to service areas providing road service, voter approval is not required by the voters residing in the subdivision or parcel to be added if roads maintained by the service area provide the only access to that subdivision or parcel, or provide access to that subdivision or pa... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.038086 | 0.980469 | -1.222656 | -0.61084 |
### 14.10.010 Management. | The borough manager, subject to the paramount authority of the assembly of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, shall manage service areas. The assembly shall, where it determines it is practical to do so, appoint a service area board of directors for a service area to make recommendations concerning budgets and services, an... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.168945 | -0.250732 | -1.124023 | -1.105469 |
## 14.10.020 Qualifications of service area directors. | (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c) of this section, a qualified borough voter who, at the time of appointment, is a resident of, and has resided within, the service area for not less than 30 days is eligible to be a member of the board of directors.
(b) If the assembly determines by resolution that an ins... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.834961 | -0.193848 | -1.071289 | -1.03125 |
## 14.10.030 Nomination of candidates. | Candidates for appointment to the board of directors are nominated by making application for consideration on a form provided by the borough clerk. [Ord. No. 784, §3, 12-18-90; Ord. No. 422, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.06.015.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.296875 | -1.423828 | -1.37793 | -1.620117 |
## 14.10.040 Selection of members. | Following application for consideration as provided in KGBC 14.10.030, a candidate may be appointed by the borough mayor, subject to assembly approval, at a regular or special meeting of the assembly. [Ord. No. 784, §4, 12-18-90; Ord. No. 422, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.06.020.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.329102 | -0.457275 | -1.212891 | -1.374023 |
## 14.10.050 Term of office. | (a) The regular term of office for board members is three years, and begins on the first of July.
(b) In the event the initial service area board of directors takes office in July, as provided in subsection (a) of this section, immediately after appointment the members shall determine by lot the length of term of offi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.286133 | 0.125488 | -1.125 | -1.283203 |
### 14.10.060 Vacancies. | Vacancies in the membership of a service area board of directors shall be filled in accordance with KGBC 14.10.040 by the borough mayor, subject to assembly approval. The person so appointed shall serve the remaining term of the person replaced. [Ord. No. 784, §6, 12-18-90; Ord. No. 422, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.06.0... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.232422 | -0.814453 | -1.09668 | -1.37793 |
### 14.10.070 Qualification of voters. | A qualified voter of the borough who is a resident of the service area is a qualified voter of the service area. [Ord. No. 422, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.06.035.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.145508 | -1.391602 | -0.793457 | -1.488281 |
### 14.10.080 Officers. | The board of directors shall annually appoint from its members a chairman, a vice-chairman and a secretary. [Ord. No. 422, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.06.040.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.816406 | -2.121094 | -1.023438 | -1.764648 |
### 14.10.090 Meetings, minutes. | The board of directors shall meet at least once annually and may meet at any special meeting called by the chairman or by one-third of the members upon not less than 24 hours’ prior oral or written notice to all members. Reasonable public notice shall be given for all meetings. There shall be a reasonable opportunity f... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.37207 | -1.279297 | -1.015625 | -1.283203 |
### 14.10.100 Quorum. | A quorum of the board of directors for the conduct of business at any meeting is a majority of the total authorized membership of the board of directors. [Ord. No. 422, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.06.050.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.879883 | -1.316406 | -1.265625 | -1.709961 |
### 14.10.110 Rules, regulations. | The board of directors may adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out its duties, subject to approval thereof by the assembly. [Ord. No. 422, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.06.055.]
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 | -1.402344 | -0.550781 | -1.389648 | -1.544922 |
## 14.10.120 Authority and duties of boards. | The board of directors may:
(a) Adopt, and may periodically amend, a service area work program prescribing the level of service desired by the service area. Any amendment to such work program may include a statement of any proposed change in the level of services desired by the service area board, the service area boa... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.329102 | -0.453613 | -1.105469 | -1.001953 |
## 14.10.130 Authority and duties of the borough manager. | The borough manager shall:
(a) Prepare service area budgets in accordance with KGBC 14.10.120(b), and for service areas with boards of directors, provide staff assistance to service area boards for the development of any service area work programs and budgets.
(b) Execute the assembly-adopted operating budget and cap... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.444336 | 0.660645 | -0.986328 | -0.911133 |
## 14.10.140 Service area status. | The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is a municipal corporation that provides municipal services on an areawide, nonareawide, and service area basis. A service area has no corporate status. A service area is a defined geographic area of the borough in which: (1) services are provided by the borough that are not provided on an... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.287109 | -0.214966 | -1.352539 | -1.15918 |
### 14.15.030 Powers. | The borough shall have and may exercise within the Nichols View Service Area all powers necessary to or incidental to providing the following services within the service area:
The construction, maintenance and operation of a road system. [Ord. No. 1090A, §8, 5-3-99; Ord. No. 1037, §2, 7-7-97; Ord. No. 410, §1, 6-7-82.... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.092773 | -0.470215 | -1.581055 | -1.143555 |
### 14.15.040 Management. | The assembly of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough shall manage the Nichols View Service Area until provision is made for appointment of a board of directors to supervise the service area. [Ord. No. 1037, §3, 7-7-97; Ord. No. 410, §1, 6-7-82. Code 1974 §50.31.020.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.553711 | -1.272461 | -1.299805 | -1.418945 |
### 14.20.010 Established. | There is hereby established the Waterfall Creek Service Area of the borough. [Ord. No. 425, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.41.005.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.378906 | -1.490234 | -1.160156 | -1.012695 |
### 14.20.030 Powers. | The Waterfall Creek Service Area has all of the powers necessary or incidental to the providing of the following services within said service area:
Construction, maintenance and operation of roads. [Ord. No. 1090A, §9, 5-3-99; Ord. No. 425, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.41.015.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.185547 | -0.687012 | -1.518555 | -1.34668 |
### 14.20.040 Management and operation. | As provided in Chapter 14.10 KGBC, an appointed board of directors, composed of five members, shall make recommendations concerning budgets and services in the Waterfall Creek Service Area, subject to KGBC 14.10.130. [Ord. No. 1766A, §5, 9-21-15; Ord. No. 567, §1, 5-5-86; Ord. No. 425, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.41.020... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.418945 | 0.195679 | -1.261719 | -1.175781 |
### 14.20.050 Accounting procedures. | All accounting, billing and collection of taxes or charges shall be performed by the borough. [Ord. No. 425, §1, 7-19-82. Code 1974 §50.41.025.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.208984 | -1.176758 | -1.262695 | -1.478516 |
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