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## § 17.04.040 APPEALS. | Appeals of decisions made by the Building Official under any chapter of this Title 17 shall be made to the Superior Court, Third Judicial District.
(Ordinance No. 2024-13, passed 10-22-24) | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.558594 | -0.693359 | -1.560547 | -1.365234 |
## § 17.08.010 APPLICABILITY OF ZONING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. | No structure regulated by Title 8, Title 17, or other building code contained in this code of ordinances, including the Cross Connection Control Ordinances of Title 10, shall be erected by an employee or an agent of the city without having first been the subject of any required building or authorizing plan review.
(Am... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.772461 | 0.220947 | 0.024734 | -0.294189 |
## § 17.08.020 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ONLY UPON PUBLICLY OWNED OR CONTROLLED PROPERTY. | No employee or agent of the city shall construct any publicly-owned improvement, including but not limited to, roads, drainage facilities, docks, water and sewer lines, landfills, electrical lines or buildings upon any property which is not in the ownership or control of the city at the commencement of construction. | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.526855 | -1.274414 | 0.133423 | 0.042877 |
## § 17.08.030 CITY EXEMPTION FOR CONTRACTORS. | The city exempts contractors from compliance with the provisions of AS 36.25.010(a) if the estimated cost of the project does not exceed $150,000, and
(A) The contractor is, and for two years immediately preceding the award of the contract has been a licensed contractor having its principal office in the state;
(B) T... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.838867 | 0.615723 | -1.006836 | -0.368164 |
## § 17.12.010 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. | (B) Exceptions. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with the International Residential Code as adopted by Chapte... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.807129 | -0.225464 | -0.456543 | -0.648438 |
## § 17.12.020 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE REVISIONS. | The following revisions are made to the International Building Code (IBC) as adopted by reference in §17.12.010:
(A) Amend each and all the references contained in the IBC which refer to the “ICC Electrical Code” by replacing each and all with “NFPA 70, National Electrical Code as adopted by Chapter 17.20.”
(B) Amend ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.39209 | 1.955078 | 0.339355 | -0.110474 |
### § 17.16.010 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AND OTHER PLUMBING STANDARDS. | (1) Exception. All buildings and structures in the city that are included within the International Residential Codes as adopted by Chapter 17.28.
(2) Exception. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas-fired water heaters and water heater venting systems shall be regulated by the 2012 e... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.121948 | 1.149414 | 0.217896 | 0.79248 |
### § 17.18.010 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE. | (B) Exceptions.
(1) The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel-gas-fired water heaters and water heater venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by Chapter 17.22.
(2) Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhous... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.609375 | 0.185181 | -0.689941 | -0.523438 |
### § 17.18.020 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE REVISIONS. | The following revisions are made to the International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by reference in § 17.18.010:
(A) Amend each and all the references contained in the IMC which refer to the “ICC Electrical Code” by replacing each and all with “NFPA 70, National Electrical Code as adopted by Chapter 17.20.”
(B) Am... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.039063 | 1.588867 | -1.238281 | -0.952148 |
### § 17.20.010 NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. | (A) Public and private premises, including buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and floating buildings.
(B) Yards, lots, parking lots, carnivals, and industrial substations.
(C) Installations of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity.
(D) Installations used by the el... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.425781 | -0.105103 | -0.579102 | -0.34082 |
### § 17.22.010 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE. | (Ordinance No. 2024-13, passed 10-22-24) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.292969 | -0.294189 | -0.952637 | -0.97998 |
### § 17.22.020 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE REVISIONS. | The following revisions are made to the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted by reference in § 17.22.010:
(A) Amend each and all the references contained in the IFGC which refer to the “International Building Code” by replacing each and all with “Building Code as adopted by Chapter 17.12.”
(B) Amend each and... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.738281 | 1.301758 | -1.063477 | -0.883789 |
## § 17.24.010 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. | (A) The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices;
(B) Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises;
(C) Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation;
(D) Matters re... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.123413 | -0.516113 | 0.223389 | 1.552734 |
## § 17.24.020 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE REVISIONS. | The following revisions are made to the International Fire Code (IFC) as adopted by reference in §17.24.010:
(A) Amend each and all the references contained in the IFC which refer to the “International Building Code” by replacing each and all with “Building Code as adopted by Chapter 17.12.”
(B) Amend each and all th... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.371094 | 2.179688 | -0.275146 | 0.272705 |
## § 17.28.010 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. | (B) The version of the International Residential Code applicable as the residential building code for buildings used for residential purposes containing four (4) or fewer dwelling units shall be determined by the date construction began, as determined by the date the foundation began installation.
(C) The 2020 edition... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.981934 | 0.853516 | -0.630371 | -0.887207 |
## § 17.28.020 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE REVISIONS. | The following revisions are made to the IRC as adopted by reference in §17.28.010:
(A) Amend each and all the references contained in the IRC which refer to the “International Building Code” by replacing each and all with “Building Code as adopted by Chapter 17.12.”
(B) Amend each and all the references contained in ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.336182 | 1.405273 | -0.191895 | 0.27832 |
### § 17.30.010 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE. | (Ordinance No. 2024-13, passed 10-22-24) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.311523 | -0.544922 | -1.030273 | -1.137695 |
### § 17.30.020 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE REVISIONS. | The following revisions are made to the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) as adopted by reference in § 17.30.010:
(A) Amend each and all the references contained in the IEBC which refer to the “International Building Code” by replacing each and all with “Building Code as adopted by Chapter 17.12.”
(B) Amend... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.879883 | 1.755859 | -0.769043 | -0.660156 |
## § 17.32.010 ESTABLISHMENT. | (A) An Unalaska Register of Historic Places is hereby established to provide for public recognition of local cultural resources worthy of preservation.
(B) Criteria for selection and placement on and removal from the Register of Historic Places shall be set by resolution of the Historic Preservation Commission.
(C) A... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.763672 | -0.350342 | -0.867676 | -0.658691 |
## § 17.36.010 PERMIT PROCEDURE. | (A) An applicant for a building permit to construct a small wind energy system or a commercial wind energy system (as defined in Ch. 8.06 of this Code) shall include with the materials submitted with the application.
(1) A scaled map with the location of the small wind energy system, its distances from parcel lines, a... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.657227 | 1.335938 | -0.584473 | -0.28418 |
## § 18.04.010 TITLE. | This chapter shall constitute the “Unalaska Port and Port Facilities Code” of the City of Unalaska, Alaska, and may be cited as such. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.365234 | -0.537598 | -1.21875 | -1.491211 |
## § 18.04.020 STATE REGULATIONS ADOPTED. | To the extent that they are not inconsistent with any provisions of this title, the regulations contained in the Alaska Administrative Code, Title 17, Chapter 80, “Water and Harbors,” pertaining to the operation of harbors and harbor facilities, are adopted by reference and made a part of this title with the following ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.287109 | 0.174927 | -1.192383 | -1.345703 |
## § 18.04.040 DEFINITIONS. | The following terms shall have the following meanings for purposes of this title:
(A) "ALASKA TIDELAND SURVEY (ATS)." "Alaska Tideland Survey" or "ATS" means that platted surveyed, monumented and recorded tidal and submerged land areas that reflects a specific horizontal shore side boundary and depth to the approved d... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 1.435547 | 0.894043 | 0.032166 | 0.247559 |
## § 18.08.010 PORT DIRECTOR. | (A) The Port Director shall attempt to enforce all of the provisions of this title and any rules and regulations duly adopted hereunder. The Port Director may delegate enforcement authority to the Deputy Port Director.
(B) The Port Director will classify areas within the port for various uses consistent with zoning de... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 1.397461 | 0.558594 | -0.36377 | 0.541992 |
## § 18.08.020 HARBORMASTER. | (A) The Harbormaster shall attempt to enforce all of the provisions of this title and any rules and regulations duly adopted hereunder. The Harbormaster may delegate enforcement authority to any Harbor Officer.
(B) The Harbormaster may mark mooring spaces to be assigned, and may post such signs or other information as... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 1.078125 | -0.453369 | 0.073486 | -0.174194 |
## § 18.08.030 REGISTRATION. | (A) Every vessel operator using the port facilities is required to register their name, telephone number, post office address, street address, the name and state or federal certificate of number of the vessel, its length, its breadth, and its
registered tonnage, if any, and any other information deemed necessary, with ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.369141 | -0.533691 | 0.417725 | 0.070068 |
## § 18.08.040 FACILITY OPERATING PLANS. | Each of the city’s port facilities shall have a written operating plan. Each plan shall be approved by ordinance of the City Council. Rules defining open mooring facilities, reserved mooring facilities, site-specific rules of conduct, site-specific prohibitions, and site-specific permissions shall be set forth in each ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.686035 | -0.503418 | -0.525879 | -0.62793 |
## § 18.08.050 REFUSAL OF MOORING FACILITIES. | The Harbormaster may refuse the use of mooring facilities to aircraft, boathouses, floats, houseboats, scows, rafts, pile drivers, and other cumbersome floating structures, or to any boat, vessel or floating structure, that is or may become or create a fire hazard, or that otherwise may become a menace or nuisance to t... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.867188 | -0.246948 | 0.434814 | 1.429688 |
## § 18.08.060 ASSIGNMENT OF MOORING FACILITIES. | (A) The Harbormaster shall supervise and manage all mooring spaces in the port facilities.
(B) The Harbormaster may, from time to time, in the interests of safety, order, convenience or health, require a Vessel Operator to change from one mooring space to another. When changes from one mooring space to another are mad... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.050629 | -0.643066 | -0.453369 | 0.14978 |
## § 18.08.070 LOADING AREAS. | No vessel operator shall permit a vessel to remain moored in a designated loading area for any period longer than is permitted. | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.753418 | -2.021484 | 1.010742 | -0.282959 |
## § 18.08.080 CITY OWNED TIDELANDS. | (A) The City of Unalaska has received, through patent, selected tidal and submerged land areas from the State of Alaska. The areas are indicated by Alaska Tideland Surveys (ATS). The continued use of the city owned areas by private companies through the construction of permanent docks, wharfs, fish processing out-fall ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.944336 | 0.342041 | -0.847168 | 0.061066 |
## § 18.08.090 SEARCH AND RESCUE. | (A) The Port Director shall be responsible for search and rescue operations upon the water of the port, excluding inland lakes, rivers, and streams.
(B) In cases involving vessels requiring emergency or search and rescue services, the port shall be reimbursed by the vessel and vessel operator for time and materials ex... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.700195 | 0.342773 | 0.533691 | 1.258789 |
## § 18.12.010 POLLUTION AND SANITATION. | Every vessel operator using the port or any port facility shall:
(A) Use all reasonable precautions in keeping the vessel in his or her charge in a reasonably clean and sanitary condition;
(B) Refrain from pumping bilges and sanitary holding tanks into the waters of the port, or otherwise allowing any petroleum produ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.281982 | -0.941895 | 0.834961 | 1.037109 |
## § 18.12.020 SAFEGUARDING. | (A) Vessel operators shall not anchor a vessel in such a way as to endanger other vessels moored or at anchor. Should a conflict arise between anchored vessels, the previously anchored vessel shall have right-of-anchorage, and the subsequently anchored vessel shall have the burden of changing anchorage.
(B) Vessel ope... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.035553 | 0.252441 | 1.330078 | 1.320313 |
## § 18.12.030 RECKLESS OPERATION. | It is unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated a vessel in a reckless manner. For the purpose of this section “in a reckless manner” means either (1) in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, or (2) in a fashion that creates a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm to perso... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 1.782227 | -0.346924 | 0.499268 | 2.109375 |
## § 18.12.040 NEGLIGENT OPERATION. | It is unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated a vessel in a negligent manner. For the purpose of this section, “in a negligent manner” means in such a manner as to create an unjustifiable risk of harm to a person or to property and which, as a result of the creation of the risk, actually endangers a ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 1.09082 | -0.096863 | 0.679199 | 2.103516 |
## § 18.12.050 UNLAWFUL ACTS. | (A) It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Operate a vessel, boat or skiff within a restricted waterway at a speed in excess of 10 knots (11.5 MPH), or at a speed which produces a wake, wash or wave action which may or could reasonably be expected to damage any other vessel or port facility or create discomfort to an o... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 2.546875 | 1.19043 | 0.945801 | 1.954102 |
## § 18.12.060 REPORTING VIOLATIONS. | Complaints of any violations of the foregoing prohibited acts shall be made to the Harbormaster or his designated representatives or, in their absence, to the Department of Public Safety for the City of Unalaska. | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.054382 | -0.788574 | -0.405762 | -0.280518 |
## § 18.12.070 EXEMPTION OF AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VESSELS. | (A) The provisions of this title shall not apply to any authorized emergency vessel actually responding to an emergency call or in immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, within the purpose for which such emergency vessel has been authorized; provided that the provisions of this section shall n... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.034821 | 0.624512 | 0.04303 | 2.025391 |
## § 18.12.080 EMERGENCY POWERS. | Where necessary to expedite vessel traffic, to prevent or eliminate congestion, or to safeguard persons or property, the Harbormaster, or in the event of fire or other emergency the Harbormaster and other authorized officer of appropriate governmental agencies or authorities, may direct vessel traffic as conditions may... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.212769 | -0.675781 | -0.407471 | 1.448242 |
## § 18.12.090 DISTURBING THE PEACE. | Any person who disturbs the quiet enjoyment of other users of the port, by action or lack of action, shall be subject to revocation of mooring privileges and shall be required to vacate the port or port facility immediately. Examples of disturbing others include, but are not limited to, the following: loud music, unnec... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 1.604492 | -0.322266 | 1.435547 | 1.961914 |
## § 18.16.010 VESSEL LENGTH. | For purposes of determining the appropriate annual mooring facilities reservation fee, vessel length shall be the overall length as measured from the most forward portion, including booms, spars, gins, or any fixed protuberances, to the most aft portion of the vessel, including booms, spars, gins, or any fixed protuber... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.67041 | 0.050751 | -0.438232 | -1.224609 |
# § 18.16.020 MOORING FACILITIES FEE. | (A) Vessel operators who have applied for and been granted a reserved mooring space shall be required to pay a mooring facilities fee.
(B) The mooring facilities fee schedule applicable to mooring spaces located within each port facility shall be set out in that facility’s operating plan.
(C) Individuals who wish to ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.146973 | 0.068298 | 0.032227 | -0.010178 |
# § 18.16.030 MOORING FACILITIES USE FEE. | Vessel operators utilizing open harbor mooring facilities shall be required to pay a mooring facilities use fee as set by ordinance. | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.41333 | -1.560547 | -0.757813 | -0.639648 |
# § 18.16.040 OTHER FEES. | Other fees relating to port facilities fees shall be set by ordinance. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.854004 | -0.912109 | -1.015625 | -1.462891 |
# § 18.16.050 HARBORMASTER SERVICE FEES. | (A) The Harbormaster may from time to time, but without any obligation or duty to do so and without any obligation or liability on his part or that of the city for his failure to do so, replace defective mooring lines, pump vessels which are in a dangerous condition for lack of pumping, or move any vessel occupying any... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.414063 | 0.565918 | -0.353027 | 0.994141 |
# § 18.16.060 PAYMENTS. | (A) All fees or charges provided for under this title shall be paid to the order of the City of Unalaska at the Harbormaster’s office or at Unalaska City Hall.
(B) Any person who fails to pay a fee or charge due under this title, at the time and place when such fee or charge is due, shall be liable to the city for the... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.457764 | 0.159668 | -0.135254 | 0.675293 |
# § 18.16.070 PORT AND HARBORS ENTERPRISE FUND. | The City Treasurer shall maintain an enterprise fund known as the “Port and Harbors Enterprise Fund.” All fees arising out of operation of the port and port facilities shall be credited to the fund; provided, however, that the monies in the fund shall be subject to the regular city budget process. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.282227 | -1.411133 | -1.125977 | -1.053711 |
## § 18.20.010 IMPOUNDMENT. | (A) The Harbormaster may take immediate possession and/or impound and remove any vessel within his jurisdiction:
(1) To abate derelicts and nuisances;
(2) For failure to comply with the registration provisions of this title;
(3) That is obstructing port traffic and the vessel operator is unable, fails or refuses to ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 2.263672 | 0.900391 | 1.03418 | 2.367188 |
## § 18.20.020 EXPENSES. | (A) Expenses incurred by the Harbormaster in the removal, towing impounding, custodianship, moorage and/or storage of any vessel under § 18.20.010 shall be paid by such vessel and its operator.
(B) When a vessel or other property is moored or impounded at a port facility, the Harbormaster shall assess a moorage charge... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.104614 | -0.537598 | -0.365234 | -0.0672 |
## § 18.20.030 NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT. | (A) At least ten days prior to impounding any vessel, the city shall cause to be posted on the vessel and in five public locations throughout the city a notice of such action to be taken by the city. A copy of the notice shall be mailed, by
registered or certified mail, to each affected vessel operator at their address... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.238037 | -0.419678 | 0.07251 | 0.32959 |
## § 18.20.040 HEARING BEFORE IMPOUNDMENT. | (A) Any person with a property interest in an impounded vessel may obtain a prompt hearing before the Port Director before the vessel is impounded to determine whether there is probable cause to impound the vessel by submitting a written request for a hearing no later than 10 days after receipt of notice of impoundment... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 1.635742 | 0.716309 | 0.473633 | 1.019531 |
## § 18.20.050 SALE OF IMPOUNDED VESSELS. | (A) In the event a vessel remains impounded for 90 days and impound charges and expenses remain unpaid, the Harbormaster may sell the vessel at public auction to the highest and best bidder as provided in this section.
(B) Not less than 20 days prior to sale, the city shall publish a notice of sale once in a newspaper... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.731934 | 0.433105 | -0.631348 | 0.651855 |
# § 18.20.060 ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES. | (A) Upon the Harbormaster’s written determination that a condition described in UCO18.20.010(A) exists that constitutes a clear and present danger to the public health, safety or general welfare, the nuisance may be summarily abated by the Harbormaster without prior notice. The Harbormaster may take immediate possessio... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 2.583984 | 0.989258 | 1.166992 | 2.658203 |
# § 18.20.070 LIABILITY. | The city and its agents shall not be responsible or otherwise liable for damages incurred as a result of authorized possession, impoundment and/or sale of a vessel or other property if all reasonable and safe practices are employed and all procedures set forth in this chapter are followed. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.393555 | -1.030273 | -0.660156 | -0.967773 |
### 1.01.010 Adoption. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.199219 | -0.636719 | 0.113403 | -1.241211 | |
### 1.01.020 Title – Citation – Reference. | A. This code shall be known as the “Bethel Municipal Code” and it shall be sufficient to refer to said code as the “Bethel Code” in any prosecution for the violation of any provision thereof or in any proceeding at law or equity. It shall be sufficient to designate any ordinance adding to, amending, correcting or repea... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.082031 | 0.641602 | -1.388672 | -1.529297 |
### 1.01.030 Codification authority. | This code consists of all the regulatory and penal ordinances and certain of the administrative ordinances of the city of Bethel, Alaska, codified pursuant to the provisions of AS 29.25.040 and 29.25.050. [Ord. 17-10 § 2; Ord. 157 § 3, 1985.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.404297 | 0.040802 | -1.498047 | -1.430664 |
### 1.01.050 Reference applies to all amendments. | Whenever a reference is made to this code as the “Bethel Municipal Code” or to any portion thereof, or to any ordinance of the city of Bethel, Alaska, the reference shall apply to all amendments, corrections and additions heretofore, now or hereafter made. [Ord. 17-10 § 2; Ord. 157 § 5, 1985.]
The Bethel Municipal Cod... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.398438 | -0.827148 | -1.212891 | -1.360352 |
## 1.01.060 Reviser of ordinances. | A. The city clerk is designated as the reviser of ordinances. The reviser of ordinances shall consolidate in this code all ordinances enacted by the city council that are not of a temporary or special nature.
B. The reviser, with the concurrence of the city attorney, shall edit and revise the ordinances for consolidat... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.864746 | 0.978027 | -0.996094 | -0.936523 |
## 1.01.080 Reference to specific ordinances. | All references to chapters, sections, or ordinances are to the chapters, sections and ordinances of this code, unless otherwise specified. The provisions of this code shall not in any manner affect matters of record which refer to, or are otherwise connected with, ordinances designated by number or otherwise and which ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.430664 | -0.158813 | -1.68457 | -1.619141 |
### 1.01.110 Constitutionality – Severability. | If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. The council declares that it would have passed this code, and each sectio... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.40625 | -0.536133 | -1.22168 | -1.029297 |
### 1.01.120 Supplements to code. | **A.** By contract or by city personnel, supplements to this code shall be prepared whenever authorized or directed by the city clerk. A supplement to the code shall include all substantive permanent and general parts of ordinances passed by the city council or adopted by initiative and referendum during the period cov... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.206055 | 1.09375 | -1.225586 | -1.268555 |
## 1.01.130 Retrospective effect of ordinances. | A. No ordinance is retrospective unless expressly declared therein.
B. Neither the adoption of this code, subsequent sections or chapters, nor the repeal or amendments hereby of any ordinance or part or portion of any ordinance of the city shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances, which ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.571777 | 0.50293 | -0.834961 | -0.717285 |
## 1.02.010 Definitions. | The following words and phrases, whenever used in the ordinances of the city of Bethel, Alaska, shall be construed as defined in this section unless from the context a different meaning is intended or unless a different meaning is specifically defined and more particularly directed to the use of such words or phrases:
... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.462402 | 0.483154 | -0.911621 | -0.817871 |
## 1.02.020 Grammatical interpretation. | A. In the interpretation and application of any provisions of this code, it shall be held to the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare.
B. Where any provision of the code imposes greater restrictions upon the subject matter than the genera... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.04895 | 1.001953 | -0.191406 | -0.512695 |
## 1.02.030 Acts by agents. | When an act is required by an ordinance, the act being such that it may be done as well by an agent as by the principal, such requirement shall be construed to include all such acts performed by an authorized agent. [Ord. 17-19 § 2.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.167969 | -0.742676 | -1.009766 | -1.389648 |
## 1.02.040 Nondiscrimination and harassment in the delivery of city services or resources. | Each and every provision of this code shall be applied, interpreted, and construed in such a manner to ensure that neither the city of Bethel, its employees, officials, contractors, or agents discriminate against or harass any person on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression or identity, ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.467285 | -0.933105 | -0.201904 | 0.109985 |
## 1.03.010 Form of government. | A. The city of Bethel shall continue as a municipal corporation under the name “The City of Bethel, Alaska.”
B. The form of city government for the city of Bethel shall be known as the manager form of government as defined in AS 29.20.460 through 29.20.520.
C. The city is a general-law, second-class city within the s... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.603516 | -0.448486 | -1.029297 | -1.193359 |
## 1.03.020 Powers of the city. | The city shall have all the powers, functions, rights, privileges, franchises and immunities of every name and nature whatsoever, which a general-law, second-class city may have under the constitution and laws of the state of Alaska. The city may exercise all legislative powers not otherwise prohibited by law or by thi... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.197266 | -0.887207 | -1.047852 | -1.259766 |
## 1.03.030 Residual powers. | The enumeration or mention of particular powers by this code shall not be deemed to be exclusive or limiting; and in addition to the powers enumerated or mentioned herein or implied hereby, the city shall have all powers which, under the State Constitution and law, it would be competent for this code specifically to en... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.209961 | -0.619629 | -1.527344 | -1.411133 |
## 1.03.040 Construction. | The powers of the city shall be liberally construed. The specific enumeration of a particular power in this code shall not be construed as limiting the powers of the city. [Ord. 18-06 § 2.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.286133 | -0.912598 | -1.299805 | -1.447266 |
### 1.03.050 Intergovernmental relations. | The city may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate in the financing thereof, jointly or in cooperation, by agreement with any one or more local governments, the state, or the United States, or any agency or instrumentality of these governments. [Ord. 18-06 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.464844 | -0.798828 | -1.357422 | -1.107422 |
### 1.03.060 Eminent domain. | The city may exercise the powers of eminent domain and declaration of taking in the performance of an authorized power of function of the city, in accordance with AS 09.55.240 through 09.55.460; provided, that the city may exercise the powers of eminent domain or declaration of taking to acquire property only if the ci... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.526855 | 0.669434 | -1.026367 | -0.746582 |
### 1.03.070 Adverse possession. | The city cannot be divested of title to real property by adverse possession. [Ord. 18-06 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.555664 | -1.431641 | -0.434814 | -0.76709 |
### 1.03.080 Right of entry and inspection. | A. Any authorized official of the city may, upon presentation of proper credentials, enter any building, place, structure, vessel or premises within the city at all reasonable times to perform any duty or inspection necessary for enforcement of any ordinance, resolution or code provision. Except in emergency situations... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.451172 | 0.365967 | 0.592773 | 0.338867 |
## 1.03.090 Administrative search warrants. | A. Any court of competent jurisdiction may issue an administrative search warrant pursuant to this chapter commanding any authorized official of the city to conduct any search or inspection necessary for enforcement of any city ordinance, resolution or code provision upon receipt of an affidavit or testimony under oath... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.986328 | 0.796875 | 0.35791 | 1.383789 |
## 1.03.100 Controlling chapter. | This chapter shall be controlling over any other ordinance or part of an ordinance on the same subject, whether heretofore or hereafter adopted, unless such ordinance or part of an ordinance provides differently by an express reference to this chapter. Notwithstanding any other ordinance of this city, whether heretofor... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.054688 | -0.105408 | -0.964844 | -1.228516 |
### 1.04.010 City logo. | The logo set forth in this section is adopted as the official logo of the City of Bethel, Alaska.
[Ord. 18-06 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.791992 | -1.793945 | -0.888184 | -1.571289 |
### 1.04.020 City seal. | The seal of the city of Bethel, Alaska, is a metallic, circular device on which shall be engraved and embossed with the words: “City of Bethel, Alaska” “OFFICIAL.” Such device shall be capable of making an impression of the words on paper. [Ord. 18-06 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.787109 | -1.639648 | -0.621094 | -1.533203 |
### 1.04.030 Custody of city seal. | The city clerk is the custodian of the official city seal. [Ord. 18-06 § 2.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026. | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.490234 | -1.513672 | -0.844727 | -1.711914 |
## 1.04.040 Use of city seal. | A. The official seal of the city of Bethel is a symbol of authority and jurisdiction of the city. As a valuable asset of the city and its citizens, the city council seeks to ensure that it is used only for appropriate purposes.
B. The city clerk shall have charge of the seal and shall affix the city seal to all certif... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.55127 | -0.724121 | -0.172241 | -0.765625 |
## 1.04.050 Use of city logo without permission. | A. Except as provided for in this section, no person other than the city council shall reproduce, use, give away, sell or distribute any logo or facsimile thereof purporting to represent to be the city logo.
B. A person may not use or make a die, impression, or electronic duplication of the municipal (city) logo for a... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.394531 | 0.014229 | 0.287354 | 0.482178 |
### 1.05.010 Boundaries and jurisdiction. | The boundaries of the city are:
1. Beginning at latitude sixty (60°) degrees fifty minutes eight seconds North, longitude one-hundred sixty-one (161°) degrees, forty minutes West;
2. Thence 8.50 miles to latitude sixty (60°) degrees fifty minutes eight seconds North, longitude one-hundred sixty one (161°) degrees fif... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.449219 | -0.066711 | -0.734375 | -0.981934 |
## 1.06.010 Integration into other enactments. | This penalty provision shall be considered as an integral and organic part of every ordinance, regulation and order that does not contain a specific penalty clause. [Ord. 18-06 § 2.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.566406 | -0.53125 | -1.070313 | -1.350586 |
## 1.06.020 Violation of Bethel Municipal Code. | A. A person who violates any provision of the Bethel Municipal Code (BMC) or a regulation promulgated thereunder may be guilty of an infraction and may be issued a citation.
B. A violation is a strict liability offense as to which no culpable mental state need be proved.
C. A person charged with a violation under the... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.483398 | 0.179932 | 0.228638 | 1.327148 |
### 1.06.030 Procedure. | A. A charge for the violation of a code provision may be brought by any of the following: a city police officer, the city manager, or that city official responsible for the administration and enforcement of the code provision which has been violated.
B. The city shall use the most current version of the Alaska Uniform... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.655762 | -0.280518 | -0.875 | -0.486816 |
### 1.06.040 Aiding or abetting. | The prohibition of any act in this code, and in any rule or regulation adopted in this code, shall include the causing, securing, aiding or abetting of another person to do such act. [Ord. 18-06 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.395264 | -0.62207 | 0.023438 | -0.115051 |
### 1.06.050 Attempted violation. | A. It is a violation for any person to attempt to disobey any provision of this code or any rule, order or regulation issued thereunder.
B. In a prosecution pursuant to this chapter, it is not a defense that it was factually or legally impossible to commit the violation which was the object of the attempt if the condu... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.315674 | 0.018234 | 0.020004 | 0.303467 |
### 1.06.060 Solicitation. | It is a violation for any person to solicit another person to engage in conduct constituting a violation. [Ord. 18-06 § 2.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.498779 | -1.288086 | 0.664063 | 0.05069 |
### 1.06.070 General penalty. | Unless another penalty is specifically provided by this code for the violation of any particular provision, any person who violates any of the provisions or fails to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this code, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) and the... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.386963 | -0.986816 | -0.501953 | -0.267578 |
## 1.06.080 Minor offense fine schedule. | A. In accordance with AS 29.25.070(a), citations for which a fine has been clearly identified may be disposed of as provided in AS 12.25.195 through 12.25.230, without a court appearance, upon payment of the fine amounts listed plus the state surcharge required by AS 12.55.039 and 29.25.074. Fines must be paid to the c... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.313721 | 0.589355 | -0.079224 | 0.045105 |
## 1.06.090 Collection of fines. | A. Fines and any other allowable costs and interest may be collected through any legal means including but not limited to:
1. Disqualification from use or receipt of city services.
2. Garnishment of Alaska Permanent Fund dividend payments.
3. Civil suits.
4. Garnishment of wages.
5. Lien foreclosure.
B. Actions f... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.682617 | -0.37207 | -0.132446 | 0.363525 |
## 2.04.010 Regular meetings. | A. Regular meetings of the city council shall be held on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Tuesdays of each month.
B. A regular meeting may be postponed or rescheduled to another date upon a vote of the majority of the councilmembers at a previous regular or special meeting. A regular meeting may be postponed or resch... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.137695 | -0.736816 | -0.73877 | -0.869141 |
## 2.04.020 Special meetings. | A. Special meetings of the city council may be held at the place, time, and upon the date set out in the public notice of the special meeting, provided:
1. The meeting is called by the mayor, the vice mayor if the mayor is absent from the city, or three (3) councilmembers; and
2. A majority of the members are given a... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.270508 | -0.428223 | -0.947266 | -0.957031 |
### 2.04.030 Public notice of meetings. | A. Reasonable public notice shall be given of all meetings of the city council and of committees of the council, including meetings of the committee of the whole and work sessions not held as part of a previously noticed regular or special council meeting.
B. The notice shall contain the date, time and place of the me... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.956055 | -0.110535 | -0.999023 | -0.812988 |
### 2.04.040 Length of meetings. | A. Unless extended by motion, all regular and special meetings of the city council shall end at 11:00 p.m.; provided no action taken by the city council shall be invalid solely because the action was taken after 11:00 p.m. without first (1st) extending the time for adjournment.
B. After midnight any meeting of the cou... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.350586 | -1.201172 | -0.688965 | -0.963867 |
### 2.04.050 Rules of order. | Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the procedures of the council, except as may be modified by resolution of the council or as otherwise required by law or ordinance. [Ord. 21-61 § 2, 2022; Ord. 97-29 § 2. Formerly 2.04.040.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.43457 | -0.949219 | -1.166992 | -1.532227 |
### 2.04.060 Order of business. | A. The business of the council at regular meetings shall be conducted in the following order:
- Call to order;
- Pledge of allegiance;
- Roll call;
- Persons to be heard;
- Approval of agenda and consent agenda;
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
Approval of minute... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.203125 | -0.106445 | -1.147461 | -1.164063 |
## 2.04.070 Teleconference participation by council members or the public in council meetings. | A. “Teleconferencing” means remote participation in meetings of the council by telephone or web-based format.
B. If teleconferencing is available, the public notice of meetings shall state the means of accessing teleconferencing.
C. If teleconferencing is available, materials to be considered by the body shall be mad... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.226563 | -0.720215 | -0.651855 | -0.884277 |
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