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### 13.08.310 Surface discharge. | It is unlawful for any person to discharge sewage on the surface of the ground within the city. [Prior code § 11.12.130(4).] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.369141 | -1.628906 | 1.024414 | 0.295654 |
### 13.08.320 Drains. | It is unlawful for any person to connect drains from roofs, storm sewers, storm drains or drains carrying fluid from excavation sites to the sewer system. [Prior code § 11.12.130(5).] | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.388428 | -1.533203 | 0.181885 | 0.057709 |
### 13.08.330 Illegal connection. | It is unlawful for any person to connect a customer service line to an interceptor without first (1st) making application, paying the connection fee and securing a permit therefor. [Prior code § 11.12.130(6).] | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.000376 | -1.490234 | 1.145508 | 0.208252 |
### 13.08.340 Interference. | It is unlawful for any person to open any manhole or sewage lift stations, enter into or interfere or tamper with any sewer, manhole, sewage lift station, property at the sewage treatment plant or stabilization pond. [Prior code § 11.12.130(7).] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.256836 | -1.174805 | 0.088196 | 0.930176 |
### 13.08.350 Easement and right-of-way. | Each applicant and customer gives and grants to the city an easement and right-of-way on and across their property for the installation of interceptors and other appurtenances used in connection with a sewer system. [Prior code § 11.12.170.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.193359 | -1.621094 | -1.180664 | -1.270508 |
### 13.08.360 Experiments and innovations. | A. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the use of experimental and/or innovative processes or procedures for waste treatment. The request to operate such device, process or procedure shall be made to and have the prior written approval of the public works director following an evaluation of the publi... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.313477 | 0.435791 | -0.140747 | 0.382813 |
## 13.08.370 Suspension of provisions. | No employee of the department is authorized to suspend or alter any of the provisions of this chapter without specific approval or direction of the city council, except in cases of emergency involving the danger of loss of life or property, or which would place the sewer system operation in jeopardy. [Prior code § 11.1... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.290039 | -0.947266 | -0.013748 | 1.06543 |
## 13.08.380 Administration and enforcement. | This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the city manager. The city council shall have the authority to establish and regulate monthly rates for sewer services pursuant to AS 29.48. All rates and other charges adopted by the council shall be by ordinance and available for public inspection during regular busi... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.168701 | -0.466797 | -0.969238 | -0.927734 |
## 13.12.010 Definitions. | Whenever, in any section of this chapter, the following terms are used, they shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
A. “City” means the city, acting through its city council and/or its city manager.
B. “Collection” means the operation of gathering together and transporting to the point... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.663086 | 0.208496 | 0.122864 | -0.598145 |
## 13.12.020 Contracts. | A. **Contract.** The city and its duly authorized agents, servants and employees, or any contractor or contractors with whom the city may at any time enter into a contract therefor, and the agents, servants and employees of such contractor or contractors, while any such contract shall be in force, shall have the exclus... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.038025 | 0.228394 | -0.227783 | -0.006645 |
## 13.12.030 Application for service. | Each applicant for garbage, rubbish and waste material collection service shall sign an application form provided by the city clerk, giving the date of application, location of the premises to be served, the date the applicant desires services to begin, class of service, the address for mailing bills, and such other in... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.678223 | -0.933105 | -0.586914 | -1.206055 |
## 13.12.040 Credit establishment – Deposits. | At the time application for service is made, the applicant shall establish credit with the finance department.
A. **Establishment of Credit.** A utility deposit will be required. A deposit equal to two (2) months’ service, but not less than twenty dollars ($20), shall be required. Credit history will be based upon an ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.374023 | 0.386475 | 1.785156 | -0.090759 |
## 13.12.050 Changes in service. | A. Increased Level of Service. Existing customers in good standing may increase their level of service without an additional deposit due providing the original deposit equals two (2) months of service. Customers who are not in good standing shall be required to pay all outstanding balances before an increased level of ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.701172 | -0.581055 | 0.32373 | -0.581055 |
## 13.12.060 Notices. | A. To Customers. Notices from the department to a customer will normally be given in writing, and either mailed to or delivered to the customer at their last known address. Where conditions warrant and in emergencies, the department may notify the customer either by telephone or messenger.
The Bethel Municipal Code is... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.937988 | -1.03418 | -0.699219 | -1.088867 |
## 13.12.070 Billing. | A. All bills shall be mailed on or before the fifth (5th) day of each month.
B. Each bill entered shall be due upon receipt. If the bill is not paid by the twenty-fifth (25th) day of the month in which it is mailed, or twenty (20) days after the date the bill is mailed, whichever is later, the account shall be conside... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.762207 | -1.242188 | 0.198853 | -0.149414 |
## 13.12.080 Delinquency. | A. The finance department shall send a notice of account delinquency to each customer when the account becomes delinquent.
B. Within fifteen (15) days after an account becomes delinquent, garbage, rubbish and waste material collection service will be discontinued if the delinquent account is not paid in full prior the... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.462646 | -0.534668 | 1.008789 | 0.897461 |
## 13.12.090 Discontinuance. | A. **On Customer Request.** Each customer shall give the department written notice of their intention to discontinue garbage, rubbish and waste material collection service at least two (2) days prior to the date they wish such service discontinued, and shall specify the date service is to be discontinued; otherwise, th... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.745117 | -0.373535 | 1.160156 | 1.052734 |
## 13.12.100 Collection vehicles. | All vehicles used in collecting and conveying garbage in the city shall be provided with bodies which shall be kept watertight at all times and thoroughly cleansed. All vehicles used in collecting and conveying rubbish and waste material shall be provided with bodies so constructed as to prevent the loss of any content... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.779297 | -1.615234 | 0.512695 | -0.070801 |
## 13.12.110 Garbage wrapping or containers. | At all locations where residence, dwelling, commercial and industrial units exist, garbage shall be drained to remove its liquid content, and, after drainage, wrapped or packaged in such a manner as will eliminate odor, and may then be placed in the rubbish and waste material containers as provided in this chapter, for... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.034088 | -0.303467 | 0.614258 | -0.048004 |
### 13.12.120 Garbage can maintenance. | All persons shall cause all garbage receptacles on their premises to be emptied and kept cleaned and dried, and all garbage to be removed from the premises and disposed of in some lawful manner at least every two (2) calendar weeks. [Prior code § 11.08.090.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.06665 | -2.066406 | 0.425049 | -0.377686 |
### 13.12.130 Containers required. | Every person occupying or having control of any residence, dwelling, commercial or industrial unit in the city shall provide a type of container or receptacle suitable for the accumulation and collection of rubbish and waste material, the type of container or receptacle to be in conformity with the provisions of this c... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.2771 | -1.236328 | 0.540039 | -0.896973 |
### 13.12.140 Container racks. | Every person occupying or having charge or control of any residence, dwelling, commercial or industrial unit in the city shall provide a type of container or receptacle rack so designed as to prevent the upsetting or spillage of such containers or receptacles by wind, weather, dogs, cats and/or other animals, or accide... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.245117 | -1.639648 | 0.782227 | 0.091675 |
### 13.12.150 Container specifications. | All containers or receptacles for the accumulation and collection of garbage, rubbish and waste material from residence, dwelling, commercial or industrial units shall conform to the following minimum specifications:
A. Each such container or receptacle shall have a maximum capacity of forty (40) gallons.
B. Each suc... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.670898 | -0.46582 | 0.780273 | -0.501953 |
### 13.12.160 Bulk containers. | No other type of container or receptacle shall be permitted for the accumulation and collection of rubbish and waste materials from residences, dwellings, and commercial and industrial units, except certain bulk rubbish and waste material containers approved by the public works department of the city and supplied to th... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.058014 | -0.626465 | 0.946289 | -0.091919 |
### 13.12.170 Frequency of emptying. | All persons shall cause rubbish and waste material containers or receptacles to be emptied and all rubbish and waste material removed from said premises and disposed of in some lawful manner, such removal and disposal to be accomplished at least once each calendar week in case of rubbish, and at least once each calenda... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.320801 | -1.058594 | 0.107788 | -0.547852 |
### 13.12.180 Removal of waste material and debris. | Every person occupying or having charge or control of any premises in the city shall, at least once in each calendar month, collect and dispose of all waste material and debris, such as discarded automobile bodies, and similar heavy or bulky objects, and all other waste not included in the meaning of waste material as ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.062866 | -0.44165 | -0.085693 | -0.198975 |
### 13.12.190 Service provided by city. | The city shall provide for the collection and disposal of rubbish, waste material and garbage from all residence, dwelling, commercial and industrial units in the city. Such provision may be made either by letting a contract for such collection and removal, or otherwise. The public works department of the city and/or t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.339111 | -0.644043 | -0.393311 | -0.726074 |
### 13.12.200 Placement of containers for collection. | Rubbish or waste material or garbage containers or receptacles shall be placed at a point along a dedicated public right-of-way adjacent to the residence, dwelling, commercial or industrial unit, as that point is agreed upon by the public works department of the city or the contractor and the person. In no case shall r... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.045929 | -0.397705 | 0.09613 | -0.455322 |
### 13.12.210 Plant trimmings and cuttings. | Whenever brush or shrub trimmings, trees, logs or lawn cuttings are placed in any designated location for collection and disposal by any person owning or occupying any residence, dwelling, commercial or industrial unit in the city, one (1) of the following methods of placement of the material shall be utilized by such ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.66748 | -0.867676 | 0.531738 | -0.603516 |
### 13.12.220 Ashes, dust or sweepings. | Every person occupying or having charge or control of any residence, dwelling, commercial or industrial unit in the city who has need for the disposal of ashes or other residue from combustion, or vacuum cleaner dust or sweepings, shall place the ashes or residue, or vacuum cleaner dust or sweepings, in disposable cont... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.5625 | -1.254883 | 0.674316 | -0.268555 |
### 13.12.230 Large boxes or containers. | Every person occupying or having charge of or control of any residence, dwelling, commercial or industrial unit in the city, who has need for the disposal of large appliance cartons, shipping crates, or similar large boxes or containers, or small nonbulky items of furniture, shall disassemble such boxes or containers o... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.524902 | 0.504883 | 0.244263 | -0.641602 |
## 13.12.240 Nonconforming receptacles. | After July 1, 1977, all rubbish and waste material receptacles and containers which do not conform to the specifications contained in this chapter shall become illegal for the collection and disposal of rubbish and waste materials from all residence, dwelling, commercial or industrial units. If, after July 1, 1977, suc... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.702148 | -0.209229 | 0.799805 | 0.39209 |
## 13.12.250 Unlawful deposit of solid waste. | No person shall throw, place, scatter or deposit any garbage, rubbish or waste material in or upon any public alley, street, or highway, park or other public place, in the city, except as expressly authorized in this chapter; nor throw, place, scatter or deposit any garbage or rubbish or waste material upon or below th... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.862793 | -1.586914 | 0.570313 | 0.400635 |
## 13.12.260 Unlawful deposit on public ways – Hazardous or loathsome materials. | It is unlawful for any person or persons, firm or corporations to throw or deposit, or permit to be thrown or deposited, into or upon any public street, sidewalk, snow machine trail, park or common within the city any broken glass, broken wire, rubbish, garbage, dead animals, offal or filth of any kind, or to fill or d... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.851074 | -0.949707 | 0.597656 | 1.336914 |
## 13.12.270 Unlawful deposit on public ways – Debris and hulks. | A. It is unlawful for any firm, person or corporation to dump, deposit, place or leave, or cause to be dumped, deposited, placed or left any waste material, debris, rubbish, scrap iron, destroyed automobiles or automobile bodies, truck or truck bodies, similar heavy, bulky objects, or any other waste within any streets... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.712402 | -0.609375 | 0.21582 | 1.553711 |
## 13.12.280 Depositing trash on land of another. | No person shall place or deposit on the land of another any tin can, trash, refuse, rubbish, garbage, offal, nauseous substance, tree trimmings, grass cuttings, animal or vegetable matter, muck, automobiles, automobile bodies, trucks, truck bodies or any material which may become a nuisance, decayed or putrid:
A. On l... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.085938 | -0.932129 | 0.434326 | 0.755371 |
## 13.12.290 Landfill use. | A. After September 1, 1980, no commercial entity shall be allowed without permit to use the city-owned sanitary landfill except upon acquiring a permit from the city. The cost of such permit shall be:
1. Commercial single-use permit $43.80
2. Commercial monthly use permit $131.40
3. Commercial yearly use permit $1,393... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.375977 | -0.960938 | 0.762695 | 1.057617 |
## 13.12.300 Experiments and innovations. | Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the use of experimental and/or innovative processes or procedures for garbage, rubbish and waste material disposal. The operation of such device, process or procedure shall have the prior approval of the public works committee of the city council. The committee sha... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.188477 | -0.020142 | -0.270752 | -0.148438 |
## 13.12.310 Violation – Infraction. | Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, and each such person, firm or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or p... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.620117 | -0.668945 | -0.233643 | 1.020508 |
## 13.16.010 Definitions. | A. “Hauled Water Zone 1” means E. 1/4 Section 6, E. 1/4 Section 7, E. 1/4 Section 18, T8N, R71W, SM Section 4-5, Section 8-10, Section 15-17, T8N, R71 W., SM, as identified in the hauled water zone map available at the city offices.
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.484375 | 0.416748 | -0.362305 | -0.896973 |
## 13.16.020 Water service. | For the providing of residential/commercial water services within the city, the following charges shall be made:
A. In addition to water usage charges chapter, water customers shall pay eight dollars ($8) monthly per water subscription for facility charges to fund the cost of water system capital improvements.
B. Hau... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.962402 | -0.708984 | -0.827148 | -0.696777 |
### Zone 1 Hauled Water Rates | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Capacity</th>
<th>1 time/month</th>
<th>2 times/month</th>
<th>1 time/week</th>
<th>2 times/week</th>
<th>3 times/week</th>
<th>4 times/week</th>
<th>Extra haul</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>100</td>
<td>$16.70... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.370117 | -0.567383 | -1.739258 | -1.196289 |
## Zone 1 Hauled Water Rates | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Capacity</th>
<th>1 time/month</th>
<th>2 times/month</th>
<th>1 time/week</th>
<th>2 times/week</th>
<th>3 times/week</th>
<th>4 times/week</th>
<th>Extra haul</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>650</td><td>$33.27</td><td>$68.5... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.414551 | -0.143677 | -1.44043 | -0.980469 |
## Zone 2 Hauled Water Rates | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Capacity</th>
<th>1 time/month</th>
<th>2 times/month</th>
<th>1 time/week</th>
<th>2 times/week</th>
<th>3 times/week</th>
<th>4 times/week</th>
<th>Extra haul</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>150</td><td>$27.89</td><td>$51.4... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.429199 | -0.199585 | -1.435547 | -0.986816 |
## Zone 2 Hauled Water Rates | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Capacity</th>
<th>1 time/month</th>
<th>2 times/month</th>
<th>1 time/week</th>
<th>2 times/week</th>
<th>3 times/week</th>
<th>4 times/week</th>
<th>Extra haul</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>2,500</td>
<td>$123... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.523438 | -0.129517 | -0.553711 | -0.672363 |
## 13.16.030 Protection from plumbing failure. | In cases where a documented plumbing malfunction or breakage occurs for a metered customer, and there is an unusually high water usage, the customer can request a reversal of fees above and beyond an average rate reflecting three (3) months’ metered consumption. Such reversal shall be at the discretion of the city admi... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.615234 | -0.841797 | 1.426758 | 0.18457 |
## 13.16.040 Sewage service. | For the providing of residential/commercial sewage service within the city, the following charges shall be made:
A. In addition to the sewer usage charges under this chapter, sewer customers shall pay eight dollars ($8) monthly per sewer subscription for facility charges to fund the cost of sewer system capital improv... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.527832 | -0.290283 | -1.43457 | -1.056641 |
## 13.16.050 Hauled water/sewer services extra call/haul request. | A. Any hauled water customer may request an extra call for water delivery and/or an extra call for sewer evacuation, on a form provided by the finance department indicating the number of gallons of water requested and/or the number of gallons of sewer evacuation. Each extra call for water delivery and/or sewer evacuati... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.307373 | 0.027603 | 0.107605 | -0.037598 |
## 13.16.060 Prepaid services. | A. Any person or entity may at any time, without regard to subscription to services, status of an account or indebtedness to the city, receive water or sewer service by prepaying.
B. The charge for prepaid services will be the applicable extra call fee.
C. The city can refuse service under this section if the custome... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.561523 | -0.991699 | 0.539063 | -0.536133 |
## 13.16.070 Annual inflation increase. | Water and sewer rates adopted under this chapter shall be increased on July first (1st) of each year by three (3) percent unless the council determines that all water-sewer costs are being fully met and an increase is no longer necessary. [Ord. 17-05 § 2; Ord. 14-12 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.730957 | -1.507813 | -0.346191 | -0.718262 |
## 13.16.080 Segregation of funds. | The monthly facility charge assessed to all water and/or sewer users shall be set aside into a separate interest bearing account to be levied as matching funds for grants, loans or used on needed capital improvements to the piped utility system. Withdrawals from the segregated fund can only occur with a majority vote o... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.267578 | -0.541992 | -0.327393 | -0.538574 |
### 13.16.090 Holidays. | The monthly residential/commercial rates charges for the collection of garbage, rubbish and waste material, delivery of water and removal of sewage within the city shall not include providing such services on or during officially recognized city holidays as described in the city’s personnel rules. [Ord. 14-12 § 2; Modi... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.979492 | -1.111328 | -0.591309 | -1.009766 |
### 13.16.100 Allowance for mechanical malfunctions. | The monthly residential/commercial rates charged for the collection of garbage, rubbish and waste material, delivery of water and removal of sewage within the city are also established on the basis of three (3) days per year for garbage service, three (3) days per year for water service and three (3) days per year for ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.244141 | -0.658691 | 0.127319 | -0.258545 |
### 13.16.110 Adjustments for nonservice. | Customers who do not receive residential/commercial garbage, water or sewer services four (4) or more times a year in each of the utility service areas mentioned in this chapter, excluding officially recognized city holidays, physical or other impediments created by the customer to all residential/commercial garbage, w... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.092285 | 0.38916 | 0.908203 | -0.562012 |
### 13.16.120 Senior citizen credit. | A. Any Bethel citizen at least sixty-five (65) years of age residing in their own household shall receive a twenty-five-dollar ($25) monthly utility credit, if they are the primary source of income, after making application for such at the city utilities office.
B. All other Bethel citizens at least sixty-five (65) ye... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.782227 | -0.913574 | 1 | -0.821289 |
## 13.16.130 Contractual agreements. | The city manager shall have the power and authority to enter into contractual arrangements with any person for the provision of any of the services described in this chapter at rates or terms different from those set out in this chapter, subject to the approval of the city council. [Ord. 14-12 § 2; Modification 1 of Or... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.988281 | -0.73584 | -1.137695 | -1.188477 |
## 13.16.150 Solid waste collection. | For the collection, removal and disposal of residential/nonresidential/commercial garbage, rubbish and waste materials within the city, the following charges shall be made:
A. Residential/churches/nonresidential/commercial scheduled rates:
1. Residential and church service:
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## 13.20.010 Purpose and intent. | It is the intent of this chapter to provide for the orderly organization of cemeteries within the city to promote the public safety, health and welfare; to provide for proper burial in such cemeteries; ensure the continuity of their operation; and provide for accountable recordkeeping for cemeteries within the city. [O... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.441406 | -1.305664 | -0.509277 | 0.294189 |
## 13.20.015 Definitions. | For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations will have the meaning given herein. Words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, words in the singular number include the plural number and words in the masculine ge... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.036987 | 0.971191 | 0.34668 | -0.219971 |
## 13.20.020 Permits required. | A. The use of burial lots, including grave preparation, interment and disinterment, in city cemeteries or in private cemeteries within the city shall be accomplished only upon the issuance of a permit, to include a copy of the deceased’s transit permit and payment of a permit fee to the city. Permits shall be issued in... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.411377 | 0.262451 | 0.943359 | -0.01738 |
## 13.20.030 Burial – Generally. | A. Reservation of the burial site, interments, and disinterments shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, any applicable rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter, and the laws of the state of Alaska.
B. It shall be unlawful to bury any human remains within the city except wi... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.136597 | -0.603027 | 0.654297 | 0.333008 |
## 13.20.040 Grave preparation, interments, and disinterments – Responsibility. | A. All grave openings, closings, site preparation, interments, disinterments and exhumations (referred to in this section as “such actions”) will be performed in accordance with this chapter and any rules and regulations adopted under this chapter. All such actions shall be performed by and are the responsibility of th... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.275391 | 0.918457 | 1.862305 | 1.308594 |
## 13.20.050 Marking of graves. | A. A permanent marker identifying the person interred must be placed on a grave within one (1) year of interment.
B. All markers and memorials shall at minimum contain the following information:
1. First and last name of deceased, year of birth and year of death.
2. Additional inscriptions are optional, but must be ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.172852 | -1.201172 | 0.169189 | -0.59375 |
## 13.20.060 Compliance with Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. | All persons engaging in grave preparation, disinterment, or other activities at city cemeteries shall comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. [Ord. 13-21 § 2; Ord. 01-23 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.556152 | -1.188477 | 0.536133 | -0.296875 |
## 13.20.070 City cemeteries designated. | A. The municipal cemetery owned and operated by the city, located at Plat No. 81-4, known as Ridgecrest Memorial Cemetery; the municipal cemetery owned and operated by the city, located at Plat No. 97-24, known as Ptarmigan Memorial Cemetery; and approximately nine and one-half (9 1/2) acres adjoining the west boundary... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.670898 | 0.154053 | 0.412842 | 0.703125 |
## 13.20.080 Burial lot reservations in city cemeteries. | A. Burial lots in city cemeteries may be reserved upon payment of a fee, on a first- (1st-) come, first- (1st-) served basis by any person. To avoid speculation on city burial lots by commercial interests and to preserve the ability of family members to be buried together to the extent reasonably possible, no person ma... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.068359 | 0.26709 | 1.238281 | -0.119141 |
## 13.20.090 Rights reserved by the city. | With respect to city cemeteries, the city reserves the right at any time:
A. To enlarge, reduce, replat or change the boundaries or any part thereof;
B. To modify, change location, move or regrade roads, drives, walks or any part thereof;
C. To lay, maintain, operate, alter or change pipelines, gutters, sprinkler sy... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.59082 | -0.039063 | 0.302734 | 0.146851 |
## 13.20.100 Care of city cemeteries. | A. The city will be responsible for perpetual care at city cemeteries. In doing so, the city may control access to any and all driveways, gates or fencing and may close access to certain portions of the cemeteries for the protection of public property or to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the public.
B. ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.025391 | -0.851563 | 0.297119 | 0.929199 |
## 13.20.110 Burial records. | A. The city clerk shall keep and maintain records of all burials and disinterments in city cemeteries.
B. The city will not be responsible for compiling, keeping, or maintaining, and shall not compile, keep or maintain, records regarding burials, disinterments, or any other actions which took place at city cemeteries ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.678711 | -1.40625 | -0.436768 | -0.674805 |
## 13.20.120 Prohibited acts. | A. Deposit of Materials. No person will deposit any rubbish, filth, waste or other unclean or unsightly substance in the city cemeteries.
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
B. **Vehicle Operation Limitations.** It is unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle, m... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.526367 | -0.445068 | 0.851074 | 1.410156 |
## 13.20.130 Rules and regulations – Promulgation and authority. | The city clerk shall be responsible for general administration of cemeteries within the city and shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this chapter. Such rules and regulations may include, but not be limited to, use, maintenance, hours of operation, administration, permits, and reservations for city cemet... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.438477 | -0.606445 | -0.440674 | -0.744629 |
## 13.20.140 Fees. | The city shall impose fees necessary to adequately administer this chapter, fulfill its obligations under this chapter and maintain city cemeteries. Such fees shall be established and may be periodically adjusted through noncode ordinance. Such fees may also be adjusted in accordance with BMC 4.04.025. [Ord. 13-21 § 2;... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.935059 | -0.37207 | -1.017578 | -1.209961 |
### 13.20.150 Enforcement. | The city manager and/or their designee will enforce this chapter and all cemetery rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with this chapter. [Ord. 13-21 § 2; Ord. 01-23 § 2.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.296631 | -1.030273 | -0.900391 | -1.300781 |
### 13.20.160 Violations – Penalties. | Any person who violates any provision of this chapter will, upon conviction thereof, be fined in an amount not exceeding three hundred dollars ($300). Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue will constitute a separate offense and will be punishable as such hereunder. [Ord. 13-21 § 2; Ord. 01-23 § ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.496338 | -1.28418 | -0.403809 | 0.803223 |
## 14.01.010 Jurisdiction. | The city of Bethel, in the exercise of its police power, assumes control and jurisdiction over all waters within its limits as now and hereafter constituted. The provisions of this title shall be construed to supplement federal laws and regulations, in cases of concurrent jurisdiction. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.782227 | -0.680176 | -1.183594 | -0.871094 |
## 14.01.020 Administrative powers. | This title and the Bethel Port and Harbor Tariff shall be deemed an exercise of the powers of the city for the protection, safeguarding, and orderly moorage and control of vessels, and for the protection and general welfare of the public, and all of its provisions shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.273682 | -0.147217 | -0.790527 | 0.663574 |
## 14.01.030 Administration and government of port facilities. | The Bethel port, which includes, but is not limited to, the small boat harbor, Beach 1, Beach 2, the cargo dock, the petro dock and the seawalls, shall be under the administration of the port director who shall have the authority to classify and designate areas of the Bethel port in accordance with this chapter and all... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.89209 | -0.556641 | -0.817871 | -0.856445 |
## 14.01.040 Regulations/conflicts with other laws. | A. All operations within the port, including, but not limited to, the seawall, petro dock, cargo dock, and small boat harbor, if not provided for specifically, shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the port commission and approved by the city council.
B. When any section of thi... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.366455 | -0.120605 | -0.84668 | -0.675293 |
### 14.01.050 Policy and intent. | It is hereby declared to be the intent of this title to favor the use of the port facilities, seawalls, docks, and small boat harbor by commercial fishermen, government vessels, commercial vessels in trade and commerce, and pleasure craft, and by the general public at large. It is further the intent of this title to pr... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.577637 | 0.241333 | 0.797363 | 1.233398 |
### 14.01.060 Use of facilities – Implied agreement. | The mooring or use or presence of any vessel within any portion of a city of Bethel controlled port facility shall constitute an agreement by the owner, operator, master or managing agent to conform to the provisions of this title and any rule, regulation or order made pursuant thereto. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.] | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.532715 | 0.116211 | -0.267822 | -0.660645 |
### 14.01.070 Closures. | The city, through its port director or other duly authorized agent, may prohibit the use of any wharves, docking facilities, storage facilities, stalls, and other facilities owned or controlled by the city at any time when closing the facilities is required to protect and preserve the public welfare and/or safety. [Ord... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.577148 | -1.107422 | 0.641602 | 0.915527 |
### 14.01.080 Nondiscrimination. | The city port facilities will be available on an equal basis to all persons regardless of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression or identity, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, political affiliation, or other statuses protected by law. [Or... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.179443 | -1.443359 | -0.370605 | -0.452148 |
### 14.01.090 Fees. | Fees for the approved use of Bethel port facilities and services as set forth in the Bethel Port and Harbor Tariff or the Bethel Fee and Rate Schedule may be changed by the city council by resolution; provided, that a public hearing has first (1st) been held. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current thro... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.007813 | -0.164185 | -0.830078 | -1.203125 |
## 14.01.100 Funds – Accounting system. | The port of Bethel, owned and operated by the city, shall be operated from a fund separate from the general fund. An accounting system for each such fund shall be established within the department of finance and shall be set up and maintained so as to reflect the financial condition of the enterprise, its income and ex... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.448242 | -0.912109 | -1.268555 | -1.125 |
## 14.02.010 Port director – General. | A. The port director, under the direction of the city manager, is the chief administrative officer of the Bethel port facilities.
B. The port director shall enforce the provisions of this title and shall enlist the aid of any duly authorized police officer of the city to take appropriate action for violation of the pr... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 2.447266 | 0.995605 | 0.538086 | 1.350586 |
## 14.02.020 Duties and responsibilities of port director. | The port director is responsible for the overall supervision and direction of the port, harbors and waters. The authority and duties of the port director shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Manage and operate the Bethel ports, small boat harbor, boat ramps and other water-related areas.
B. The po... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.93457 | -0.037506 | 0.882813 | 0.881836 |
## 14.02.030 Administrative inspection. | A. The port director may make a warrantless inspection of any vessel, its crew or its cargo for the purpose of determining whether they pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the public, port facilities or personnel. The port director may take such other action as necessary to prevent an immediate and substa... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.93457 | 0.79834 | 0.80957 | 1.947266 |
## 14.02.040 Harbormaster. | The harbormaster is an agent and designee of the port director and empowered to exercise day-to-day oversight of port facilities and users. In addition, if the office of port director is vacant for any reason, the harbormaster shall fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the port director and shall have all the rig... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.760254 | -0.368652 | -0.689941 | -0.594727 |
## 14.02.050 Fiscal management. | A. There shall be an annual independent audit of the accounts and financial transactions of the Bethel port. The audit shall be performed by a public accountant who has no personal interest, direct or indirect, in the fiscal affairs of the city. Copies of the audit shall be available to the public upon request.
B. The... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.291016 | -0.687012 | -0.642578 | -0.726074 |
## 14.02.060 Compliance with orders of port director. | No person may intentionally fail or refuse to comply with a lawful order of the port director in any matter pertaining to this title. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026. | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.044403 | -1.030273 | -0.013855 | -0.606445 |
### 14.02.070 Authority to board vessels. | The utilization of any city-owned or city-operated port facility or waterway within city limits shall be deemed as a grant of authority to the port director and other appropriate city officials to board the vessel for the purpose of enforcing city ordinances and to move the vessel if it is moored in violation of a prov... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.630371 | -0.612305 | -0.553711 | 0.264893 |
### 14.02.080 Promulgation of rules and regulations. | The port director is empowered and authorized to establish additional rules and regulations governing the use of the Bethel harbors, assignment of stalls, and the general conduct in, around and on harbor facilities and parking areas. Such rules and regulations shall become effective upon approval by the port commission... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.112244 | -0.252441 | -0.782715 | -0.886719 |
### 14.02.090 Services of port director – Fees. | The port director is hereby granted the power and authority to, from time to time, but without any obligation or duty to do so, and without any obligation or liability on the port director’s part or that of the city for their failure to do so, replace defective mooring lines, pump boats which are in dangerous condition... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.182373 | -0.179321 | -0.138672 | 0.625488 |
### 14.02.100 Limitation of liability. | The authority granted to the port director shall not create an obligation or duty requiring the port director to take any action to protect or preserve any vessel or property located within the port of Bethel or utilizing port of Bethel facilities. The city shall not be responsible for loss or damage from fire or other... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.712402 | -0.451416 | -0.57373 | 0.137329 |
## 14.03.010 Jurisdiction. | The city of Bethel, in the exercise of its police power, assumes control and jurisdiction over all waters within its limits as now and hereafter constituted. In cases of concurrent jurisdiction, the provisions of this chapter shall be construed to supplement federal laws and regulations. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.079102 | -0.711914 | -1.222656 | -0.902344 |
## 14.03.020 General provisions. | A. Conditions for using any port of Bethel properties are subject to specific authorization by the port director or their designee and may include provisions to protect public safety, security, environment and health. The port director or their designee may waive the provisions contained in this chapter whenever such a... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.734375 | -0.244263 | -0.13562 | 0.532715 |
## 14.03.030 Port facilities defined. | The port facilities include all that portion of the small boat harbor, Beach 1, Beach 2, the cargo dock, the petro dock and the seawalls. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.347656 | -1.366211 | -0.785156 | -1.219727 |
## 14.03.040 Definitions. | Unless otherwise provided in this title or required by the context, definitions set forth in the Bethel Port and Harbor Tariff shall apply to this title. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.202148 | 0.122742 | -0.864746 | -1.568359 |
## 14.03.050 Fees and charges – General use of facilities. | A. The owners or operators of vessels using any port of Bethel facility or service shall pay the fees thereon established.
B. All rates, fees and charges for the use of facilities and services of the port of Bethel shall be approved by resolution of the city council.
C. All fees must be paid in advance to the city fo... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.194336 | -0.316162 | 0.727539 | 0.002975 |
## 14.03.060 Fees and charges – Tariff. | A. Tariff charges are due prior to commencement of service from, or use of, the port facilities. When the port director determines that the exact amount of the tariff charges cannot be ascertained prior to the commencement of service or use, the Director may accept a deposit of an estimated amount of the tariff charges... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.69043 | 0.229858 | 0.537109 | 0.199219 |
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