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## 14.10.070 Deposit in contested cases. | If an impoundment is contested, the aggrieved party may, in addition to the remedy of redemption as outlined in this section, provided such person has requested a hearing, obtain return of the boat or obstruction or contents impounded upon tender of one (1) of the following forms of security pending outcome of the hear... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.781738 | 0.94873 | -0.199951 | 0.058716 |
## 14.10.080 Notice of sale. | Any vessel or property impounded shall be held by the city for a period of not less than thirty (30) calendar days during which the city shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the city a notice describing the vessel (or property) in general terms, the name and number, if any, the name and address of the... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.803711 | -0.449707 | -0.567383 | -0.449951 |
## 14.10.090 Sale. | The minimum acceptable bid shall be a sum equal to the city’s charges against the vessel/property. The proceeds of the sale shall be first (1st) applied to the costs of sale, then to overdue fees and storage charges, and the balance, if any, shall be held in trust by the city for the owner of the vessel (or property) t... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.205078 | -0.346191 | -0.95459 | -0.748047 |
## 14.10.100 Other disposition. | If at the public sale there are no responsive bidders for the vessel or the port director determines the value of the vessel or property does not exceed the costs of towing, storage, sale and other port of Bethel charges, the port director may use alternative means for disposition of the vessel or property. Such dispos... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.478516 | -0.098389 | -1.110352 | -0.572754 |
## 14.10.110 Redemption. | A person who presents to the port director satisfactory proof of ownership or right to possession of an impounded boat or obstruction or contents may redeem such vessel or obstruction or contents at any time before sale or other disposition by paying to the port director all fees, costs, and charges incurred or imposed... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.138916 | 0.079712 | -0.326416 | -0.22937 |
## 14.10.120 Interference with impoundment prohibited. | A. Unless authorized by the port director, it is unlawful for any person to remove an impoundment order from a vessel or property upon which it has been posted.
B. Unless authorized by the port director, it is unlawful for any person to move a vessel or property after it has been posted with an impoundment order.
C. ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.77832 | -0.816406 | 0.122498 | 1.264648 |
## 14.10.130 Additional remedies. | Nothing in this title shall preclude the city from pursuing any and all remedies otherwise available at law or in equity in addition to those set forth herein. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.057617 | -0.809082 | -1.207031 | -1.120117 |
## 15.04.010 Declaration, notice and hearing. | A. The manager, city engineer, chief of police, fire chief or city health officer may report to the city council that a particular parcel, property or structure constitutes a fire hazard, health hazard or public nuisance. The report shall be served on the owner or manager of the property by mail or personal delivery. T... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.195313 | 0.604004 | 0.516113 | 1.514648 |
## 15.04.020 Abatement. | A. If the city council declares a parcel, property or structure to be a fire hazard, health hazard or public nuisance, it may order correction of the defects or removal or demolition thereof by the owner or their agent. If a structure constitutes a hazard to those occupying it, the council may order the structure to be... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.376953 | 0.61377 | 1.095703 | 2.160156 |
### 15.04.030 Appeal. | The owner of the property or their agent may appeal the decision and order of the city council to the Alaska Superior Court in accordance with the court rules of appellate procedure. A request for a rehearing does not toll the time for filing the notice of appeal. [Ord. 01-05 § 5.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.042969 | -1.536133 | -1.248047 | -1.141602 |
### 15.04.040 Definitions. | In this chapter:
“Fire hazard” means any structure, which, for want of proper repairs, or by reason of age or dilapidated condition, or by reason of poorly installed or defective electrical wiring or equipment, defective chimneys, defective heating apparatus or any other cause or reason, is especially liable to fire, ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.833984 | 0.396973 | 1.288086 | 2.039063 |
### 15.04.050 Enforcement. | In addition to enforcement under the provisions of this chapter, civil and criminal actions may be taken as provided in BMC 16.04.050 for violations, threatened violations, and enforcement of this chapter. [Ord. 01-05 § 5.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.113586 | -0.030365 | -1.081055 | -0.143921 |
## 15.06.010 Purpose and application. | The purpose of the standards adopted under this chapter is to help ensure that the further placement of manufactured homes throughout the community adheres to adopted federal standards for construction and safety to better promote the health, safety and welfare of citizens. [Ord. 07-04 § 2.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.987305 | -0.9375 | 0.111755 | 0.604492 |
## 15.06.020 Definitions. | “Certified mobile home” means a transportable structure constructed to be towed on its own chassis, larger than three hundred twenty (320) square feet, designed to be used as a year-round residential dwelling, built after June 15, 1976, and bearing a seal certifying that it is built in compliance with the National Manu... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.504883 | 1 | 0.716309 | -0.351807 |
## 15.06.030 Mobile home construction standards. | Any mobile home intended to be placed within the city of Bethel must conform to the standards set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Part 3280, titled “Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards.” [Ord. 07-04 § 2.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.865234 | -0.05307 | 1.03418 | -0.671387 |
## 15.06.040 Construction standards. | A mobile home or manufactured home may not be relocated to another parcel of property in the city of Bethel unless it is a certified mobile or manufactured home and bears a seal or certification that it was built in compliance with the standards of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.780762 | -0.645508 | 1.026367 | -0.537109 |
## 15.08.010 Findings. | A. Areas within the city are periodically subject to inundation which can potentially result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief and impairment of tax base, all of which adversely aff... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.130493 | 0.230713 | 0.566406 | 2.486328 |
## 15.08.011 Statutory authority. | The legislature of the state of Alaska has delegated the responsibility to local governmental units to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry.
The “statutory authority” will be the planning director. This framework of administering the chapter (including p... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.336914 | -0.496094 | -1.014648 | 0.166992 |
## 15.08.020 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize those losses described in BMC 15.08.010 and to meet the requirements for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. To accomplish this purpose, it is the purpose of this chapter to:
A. Establish a land u... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.654297 | 0.920898 | 0.787598 | 1.946289 |
## 15.08.025 Deference to federal regulations. | To the extent that the minimum standards and requirements of the provisions of this chapter fail to meet the applicable minimum standards or requirements of 44 CFR Parts 59 and 60 and such other standards or requirements as must be met for federal flood insurance to be sold and renewed within the city, the minimum stan... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.078125 | 0.587402 | -0.549805 | -0.357666 |
## 15.08.030 Definitions. | Certain words and phrases used in this chapter are defined in Chapter 16.12 BMC. [Ord. 10-15 § 2.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.399414 | -0.417969 | -0.742188 | -1.694336 |
## 15.08.031 Use of other base flood data. | When base flood elevation data has not been provided (A and V zones map located in the planning office) in accordance with BMC 15.08.050(D), basis for establishing the area of the special flood hazard, the land use administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data ava... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.328613 | 1.197266 | -0.310791 | 0.51123 |
## 15.08.035 Records to be obtained and maintained. | A. Where base flood elevation data has not been provided (A and V zones map) in accordance with BMC 15.08.050(F), improvement located in a special flood hazard area, the land use administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data availability from federal, state, or ot... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.121155 | 1.62793 | 0.488281 | 0.839355 |
## 15.08.040 Permit – Required for floodplain development. | A site plan permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard, BMC 18.16.010. The permit shall be for all structures including manufactured homes and for all development including fill and all other activities. [Ord. 10-15 § 2.] | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.048065 | -0.762695 | 0.69873 | 0.705078 |
## 15.08.050 Permit – Application. | Permit application for a floodplain land use permit shall be filed with the city planning department and be made on a form furnished by the planning department. The applicant should be informed that elevating the structure one (1) foot or more above the base flood elevation may result in substantial reduction of flood ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.272461 | 1.15918 | 0.906738 | 1.280273 |
## 15.08.060 Permit – Requirements. | Within special flood hazard areas, no floodplain land use permit shall be approved unless all of the applicable requirements set out in BMC 15.08.070 through 15.08.150 are satisfied. [Ord. 10-15 § 2.] | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.479736 | -0.052338 | 0.368164 | 0.296875 |
## 15.08.070 Flotation, collapse or lateral movement. | Any new or substantially improved structure shall be designed or modified and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure. All mobile and manufactured homes must likewise be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement, and shall be installed using methods and practices t... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.181152 | -0.550781 | 1.485352 | 1.331055 |
## 15.08.080 Construction materials and practices. | Construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage and construction practices and methods that will minimize flood damages shall be utilized. [Ord. 10-15 § 2.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026. | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.011719 | -0.944824 | -0.1604 | -0.154663 |
## 15.08.090 Water and sewer systems. | Construction or substantial improvement shall not occur unless the applicant demonstrates that any associated new or replacement water supply system and sanitary sewage system, including on-site systems, will be designed and constructed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharge... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.396973 | -0.098206 | 0.453613 | 1.416016 |
## 15.08.091 Specific standards. | In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood elevations data has been provided (Zoned A1-30, AH, and AE on the community FIRM), and the use of other base flood data (in A and V zones map) following BMC 15.08.100 through 15.08.260 are required.
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insur... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.819824 | 1.397461 | 0.460449 | 1.772461 |
## 15.08.100 Elevation – Residential structures. | New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to or above base flood elevation. Fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding are prohibited, or shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.275879 | 0.403076 | 1.242188 | 1.332031 |
## 15.08.110 Elevation – Nonresidential structures. | A. New construction and substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structure shall either have the lowest floor, including the basement, elevated to or above the level of the base flood elevation; or together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities shall:
1. Be floodproofed so... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.437744 | 1.018555 | 1.029297 | 1.052734 |
## 15.08.120 Critical facilities. | Construction of new critical facilities shall be, to the maximum extent possible, located outside the limits of the special flood hazard area (SFHA) (one-hundred- (100-) year floodplain). Construction of new critical facilities shall be permissible within the SFHA if no feasible alternative site is available. Critical ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.730957 | 0.507813 | 0.808594 | 1.828125 |
## 15.08.130 Floodproofing. | If floodproofing is utilized pursuant to BMC 15.08.110, it shall be in accordance with the standards for completely floodproofed structures contained within Section 210.2.1 FPL or 210.2.2 FP2 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Publication entitled “Flood-Proofing Regulations,” May 1986 Edition, or any subsequent editi... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.114258 | 1.227539 | 0.682129 | 0.937012 |
## 15.08.140 Increase of flood height. | In areas where a regulatory floodway has not been designated, no new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including fill) shall be permitted within Zones A1-30 and AE on the community’s FIRM, unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with al... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.226929 | 0.693359 | 0.24292 | 1.080078 |
## 15.08.150 Mobile homes moving into parks. | A. All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved on sites:
1. Outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision;
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
2. In a new manufactured home park or subdivision;
3. In an expansion to an existing manufactured h... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.787598 | 0.351563 | 1.095703 | 0.389893 |
## 15.08.151 Recreational vehicles. | Recreational vehicles placed on sites are required to either:
A. Be on the site for fewer than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days;
B. Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick-disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no pe... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.813965 | 0.001846 | 0.65332 | -0.301025 |
## 15.08.160 Flood damage control measures. | Where floodproofing is required, the following shall be accomplished:
A. Installation of watertight doors, bulkheads, shutters or similar methods of closure;
B. Reinforcement of walls to resist water pressures;
C. Use of paints, membranes or mortars to reduce seepage of water through walls;
D. Addition of mass or w... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.598145 | 0.38208 | 1.02832 | 1.673828 |
## 15.08.170 Subdivisions and utilities – Requirements. | A. The planning commission shall deny permission to subdivide land within flood hazard areas unless the following requirements have been fulfilled:
1. The land subdivision and associated developments are consistent with the requirement to minimize flooding and flood damages;
2. All public utilities and facilities suc... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.664063 | 0.278564 | 0.90625 | 1.702148 |
## 15.08.180 Subdivisions and utilities – Application of requirements. | In determining if the requirements of BMC 15.08.170 are fulfilled and when considering applications for conditional uses and planned unit developments or other developments, the planning commission shall consider the purpose of this chapter and at least:
A. The danger to life and property due to the increased flood he... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.213379 | 0.73291 | 0.624023 | 1.477539 |
## 15.08.190 Conflicting provisions. | Permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall conform to all laws or regulations as are from time to time established or amended; however, this chapter shall control in the event of any conflict unless specifically stated otherwise or unless the conflicting section is more restrictive. [Ord. 10-15 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.026367 | -0.348877 | -1.146484 | -1.224609 |
## 15.08.200 Liability denied. | The grant of a floodplain land use permit or approval of a subdivision plan or approval of a use or development in the flood hazard area shall not constitute a representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind by the city, or any official or employee thereof, of the practicability or safety of the proposed use or struc... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.710938 | -0.725098 | -0.378906 | 0.046631 |
## 15.08.210 Preexisting structures. | Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as applying to a structure existing prior to April twenty-first (21st), 1975, or to a structure in existence and in full compliance with this chapter on the effective date of an amendment to this chapter, that causes the structure to be out of compliance with this chapter unle... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.840332 | 0.368896 | -0.672363 | -0.890625 |
### 15.08.220 Contracts authorized. | The city is authorized to enter into contracts and agreements with other government entities for the purpose of enforcing this chapter or developing a floodplain management program. [Ord. 10-15 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.404297 | -0.983887 | -1.248047 | -0.71582 |
### 15.08.230 Complaint. | A. Any person aggrieved by a violation or apparent violation of the provisions of this chapter may file a written complaint with the land use administrator who shall immediately investigate said complaint and take action to have the violation corrected if such a violation is found to exist.
B. The land use administrat... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.811035 | -1.267578 | -0.648926 | -0.360107 |
### 15.08.235 Correction of violations. | A. When the land use administrator finds a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, they shall notify the person responsible for the violation in writing and shall order the necessary correction within a period of ninety (90) days or such earlier time as may be reasonable. The land use administrator may orde... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.87207 | 0.142334 | 0.829102 | 1.785156 |
### 15.08.240 Enforcement. | In addition to enforcement under the provisions of this chapter, civil and criminal actions may be taken as provided in BMC 16.04.050 for violations, threatened violations, and enforcement of this chapter. [Ord. 10-15 § 2.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.17981 | -0.050049 | -1.102539 | -0.140137 |
### 15.08.250 Costs. | All costs incurred in conforming to application procedures and standards set forth in this chapter shall be the responsibility of the applicant. [Ord. 10-15 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.347656 | -1.303711 | -0.895996 | -1.581055 |
### 15.08.260 Variance procedures and appeals. | A. A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the planning department in the interpretation or enforcement of this chapter may appeal the decision to the planning commission as provided in Chapter 18.70 BMC.
B. General conditions under which a variance from the elevation standard may be issued is for new construction ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.229492 | 1.744141 | 0.830078 | 1.78125 |
### 15.12.010 Administration. | The city planning department shall administer and enforce the site plan permit procedure under this chapter. [Ord. 10-15 § 3.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026. | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.678223 | -1.072266 | -1.056641 | -1.436523 |
## 15.12.020 Permit required. | A. A person shall not make an improvement to land or a structure, initiate a new use or change the use of land or a structure unless a site plan permit has first (1st) been issued for the improvement or use.
B. For purposes of this chapter, an improvement requiring a site plan permit includes activities that:
1. Invo... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.361328 | 1.02832 | 0.989746 | 0.912598 |
## 15.12.030 Application. | Application for a site plan permit shall be filed with the planning department by the property owner or an agent who is authorized in writing by the owner to file the application and to accept and agree to the terms of the permit. The application shall include the following except such matters required under subsection... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.062164 | 1.245117 | 0.289551 | -0.256592 |
## 15.12.040 Evaluation of application. | A. The application shall be reviewed by the planning department for conformance with the applicable regulations and standards of BMC Titles 15, 16, 17 and 18, minimum water and sewage holding tank requirements and other applicable regulations.
B. Drainage plans required under BMC 15.12.030(F)(6) shall be reviewed by t... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.898438 | 1.927734 | 0.894043 | 1.022461 |
## 15.12.050 Required permit conditions. | A. The following are mandatory conditions of a permit and must be included as part of the approved site plan permit:
1. All fill and excavation activity shall be protected in such a manner as to reduce any and all forms of erosion to the maximum extent practicable. The adequacy of the protection shall be determined by... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.810059 | 1.040039 | 0.862793 | 0.835938 |
## 15.12.060 Action on an application. | A. Unless state or federal approval is required, the planning department has ten (10) working days upon receipt of a complete application to review an application. If the application is subject to city engineer review, an additional seven (7) working days shall be permitted for review of the application. Plans approved... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.735352 | 0.849609 | -0.099182 | -0.549805 |
## 15.12.065 Appeal. | The grant or denial of a site plan permit may be appealed to the planning commission under the procedures in Chapter 18.70 BMC by the applicant or any person adversely affected by the improvement or use authorized under the permit. The time within which a member of the public may file an appeal of the permit issuance i... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.352539 | 0.962891 | -0.667969 | -0.034576 |
## 15.12.070 Modifications. | Once the site plan permit is approved, no modifications to the approved plan may take place without the written consent of the land use administrator. The applicant may submit a request for modification of the approved site plan permit. Minor modifications may be approved by the land use administrator if it is determin... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.068054 | -0.036011 | -0.349609 | -0.96875 |
## 15.12.080 Lapse of permit. | A. If not exercised within one (1) year from the date of issuance, the site plan permit shall expire, unless otherwise stated as a condition of the approval. A permit shall be considered “exercised” upon completion of fifty (50) percent or more of the authorized improvements, as measured by cost; provided, if the site ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.078003 | -0.245117 | 0.043671 | -0.503418 |
## 15.12.090 Complaint. | A. Any person aggrieved by a violation or apparent violation of the provisions of this chapter may file a written complaint with the land use administrator, who shall immediately investigate such complaint and take appropriate action to have violations found corrected.
B. The land use administrator may also investigat... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.72998 | -1.287109 | -0.662109 | -0.376709 |
## 15.12.100 Correction of violations. | A. When the land use administrator finds a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or a site plan permit, they shall notify in writing the person responsible for correcting the violation and shall order the necessary
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
cor... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.77002 | 0.154663 | 0.777344 | 1.580078 |
## 15.12.110 Suspension of permits. | A. The site plan permit may be suspended by the land use administrator upon violation of any applicable provision of BMC Title 15, 16, 17 or 18, or a condition, provision or requirement of the permit. Suspension shall take effect upon written notification to the owner or the owner’s authorized agent. The land use admin... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.904297 | 0.774902 | 0.913086 | 0.943848 |
## 15.12.120 Permit runs with land. | A. The issuance of a site plan permit pursuant to this chapter shall run with the land and shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership of the land or structure which was the subject of the application.
B. Required improvements shall be maintained in a good state of repair and shall be in a condition to ensur... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.074646 | 0.763672 | -0.019348 | -0.358887 |
## 15.12.130 Display of site plan permit required. | A. Within three (3) days of receipt of a site plan permit or at the time construction starts, whichever is sooner, the site plan permit and site plan shall be posted for display on the property to be improved or that is subject to a change of use in a manner so as to be plainly visible from the nearest public access or... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.064453 | -0.683105 | -0.091919 | -0.487549 |
## 15.12.140 Enforcement. | In addition to enforcement under the provisions of this chapter, civil and criminal actions may be taken as provided in BMC 16.04.050 for violations, threatened violations, and enforcement of this chapter. [Ord. 10-15 § 3.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.046295 | -0.074463 | -1.048828 | -0.15625 |
## 15.14.010 Purpose and application. | A. The purpose of the standards adopted under this chapter is to help ensure that petroleum tank farms and associated pipelines are designed, constructed and maintained in a safe manner. The standards adopted under this chapter shall apply to occupancies in which flammable or combustible liquids are used, dispensed, mi... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.088013 | 0.533203 | 0.641602 | 0.861328 |
## 15.14.020 Adoption of standards. | A. There is adopted as a part of this chapter Section 307 of the Uniform Building Code and Article 79 of the Uniform Fire Code, both published April 1997 by the International Conference of Building Officials at 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California. Other sections of the Uniform Building and Fire Codes, appendic... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.130615 | 1.93457 | -0.490967 | -0.352295 |
## 15.14.030 Administration of standards. | A. The relevant standards adopted under this chapter shall be applied by the city engineer in the review and approval of site plan permit applications required under Chapter 15.12 BMC.
B. The city engineer may require the submission of:
1. Conceptual site plans and other relevant documentation;
2. Two submittals of ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.329834 | 0.958496 | 0.418457 | -0.059692 |
### 16.04.010 Purposes. | A. In addition to the purposes set out in each title, the purposes of BMC Titles 15, 16, 17, and 18 together are to:
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
1. Promote a logical growth pattern within the city and the economic extension of public services and facilities;
... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.293945 | 0.134766 | -0.453125 | 0.568848 |
## 16.04.020 Application. | The provisions of this chapter apply to BMC Titles 15, 16, 17 and 18 as if set out in each title. [Ord. 10-15 § 4.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.266602 | 0.133301 | -1.161133 | -1.624023 |
## 16.04.030 Design and construction standards. | A. The city engineer shall issue and may amend design and construction standards to be applied in the review and approval of subdivision plat, site plan permit, and other applications submitted under BMC Titles 15, 16, 17 and 18, and shall review for approval plans for improvements that are proposed or required under t... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.259521 | 0.712891 | -0.680664 | -0.810059 |
## 16.04.040 Fee schedule. | A fee schedule for actions requested under BMC Titles 15 through 18 shall be established by the city council by resolution upon the recommendation of the land use administrator or platting officer. The fee schedule shall be reviewed annually for possible revisions. Fees shall be paid upon the submission or application ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.657715 | -0.492188 | -0.629395 | -1.121094 |
## 16.04.050 Enforcement, violations and penalties. | A. If there is a violation or a threatened violation of the terms of any provision of BMC Title 15, 16, 17 or 18, the city manager, land use administrator, platting officer or any aggrieved citizen may institute or cause to be instituted an appropriate civil action to enjoin the violation, and to have a civil penalty n... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.578125 | 0.768066 | 0.428223 | 1.99707 |
### 16.08.010 Comprehensive plan description and purpose. | The comprehensive plan is a guide for the systematic and organized physical, social and economic development, both public and private, of the city and serves as a long-range policy guide for the development of the city as a whole. The comprehensive plan shall be implemented through the application of existing and the a... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.203125 | -0.209961 | -1.219727 | -1.039063 |
### 16.08.020 Planning commission review and recommendations. | The planning commission shall regularly review the comprehensive plan and recommend additions, deletions and revisions to the city council. [Ord. 24-13 § 2, 2024; Ord. 11-15 § 2; Ord. 10-15 § 5.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.356445 | -1.28418 | -1.310547 | -1.319336 |
### 16.08.030 City council action. | The comprehensive plan may be revised by the city council by the addition of documents to the plan, or by deletion or revision of documents in the plan. [Ord. 24-13 § 2, 2024; Ord. 11-15 § 2; Ord. 10-15 § 5.] | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.975098 | -1.172852 | -1.381836 | -1.370117 |
### 16.08.040 Adoption and contents of the comprehensive plan. | The comprehensive plan for the city of Bethel consists of the following plans, reports, policies, recommendations, goals, standards, maps, and documents:
A. “City of Bethel Comprehensive Plan 2045,” dated July 2023, prepared by DOWL;
B. “Orutsararmiut Native Council & City of Bethel Long Range Transportation Plan (LR... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.391602 | 0.587402 | -1.092773 | -0.966797 |
## 16.10.010 Purpose. | It is the purpose of this chapter to establish reasonable regulations for the placement, construction and modification of “tall structures” or “tall towers” (as defined in BMC 16.10.020), including wireless communication facilities (“WCFs”) consistent with Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.477783 | 1.115234 | -0.333008 | 0.911133 |
## 16.10.020 Definitions. | 1. “Adverse impact” means a condition that creates, imposes, aggravates, or leads to inadequate, impractical, unsafe, or unhealthy conditions on a site proposed for development or on other properties and facilities.
2. “Ancillary structure” means any form of development associated with a telecommunication facility or ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.144531 | 1.576172 | -0.017975 | -0.089172 |
## 16.10.030 Application. | A. This chapter shall apply to:
1. All private and public lands within the city of Bethel;
2. All tall structures taller than one hundred (100) feet including, but not limited to:
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
a. Broadcast facilities,
b. Towers, and
c. Wind... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.625 | 0.803223 | -0.098083 | 0.106262 |
## 16.10.040 Exceptions. | A. A government-owned or temporary tall tower installed upon the declaration of a state of emergency by federal, state or local government, or a written determination of public necessity by the city manager; except that such facility must comply with all federal and state requirements. The tall tower shall be exempt fr... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.085754 | 0.55127 | -0.382324 | 0.937012 |
## 16.10.050 Location preferences. | A. Tall structure locations must be approved in accordance with the following location preferences, one being the highest priority and six being the lowest priority:
1. Collocated antenna on existing tall structure;
2. Concealed attached structures;
3. Nonconcealed attached structures;
4. New concealed freestanding... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.292236 | 0.544922 | 0.029083 | 0.10907 |
## 16.10.060 Collocation. | A. In all applications for construction of a new tall tower, the applicant must prove by substantial evidence that a bona fide need exists for the facility and that no reasonable combination of locations, techniques or technologies will obviate the need. The applicant must further prove that it has made all reasonable ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.452881 | 0.473389 | -0.221191 | 0.272461 |
## 16.10.070 Permit required. | No person shall be permitted to place, build, construct, modify, prepare, replace or remove any tall structure or appurtenant equipment without having first obtained the appropriate permit from the city. All applicants for a permit and any modification of such must comply with the requirements set forth in this chapter... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.903809 | -1.121094 | 0.535645 | -0.456299 |
## 16.10.080 Types of permits. | A. Special use permit: required for all new tall structures regardless of height or zoning location. Receipt of a special use permit does not alleviate any zoning requirement for a conditional use permit.
B. Network improvement permit: required before any legally constructed tall structure’s height may be increased pu... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.12915 | 0.560547 | 0.084045 | -0.551758 |
## 16.10.090 Preapplication requirements. | A. Prior to submission of an application, the applicant shall meet with the planning director for the purpose of discussing the site and development proposal, and to address any issues that will help to expedite the review and permitting process, including the scope of the visual assessment the applicant will be requir... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.117188 | 1.494141 | 0.589844 | 0.928711 |
## 16.10.100 Permit application process. | A. Applicants shall submit to the planning department:
1. Applications on a form specified by the planning department; and
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
2. Site plans for all tall structures.
B. At the time that a person submits an application for a permit fo... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.723633 | 0.482666 | -0.429443 | -0.681152 |
## 16.10.110 General standards and design requirements. | A. Concealed and Nonconcealed Antennas.
1. Antennas must be mounted on tall structures so as to present the smallest possible silhouette, profile, or cross-section, unless applicant provides sufficient evidence that doing so would prohibit the applicant from properly deploying the network. New antenna mounts must be f... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.21875 | 1.425781 | 0.839844 | 0.824707 |
## 16.10.120 Additional operation standards for wind energy conversion systems. | In addition to the operation standards for new tall structures required by BMC 16.10.110, the following standards apply to wind energy conversion systems (WECS):
A. WECS must be equipped with an automatic over speed control device designed to protect the system from sustaining structural failure such as splintered or ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.042969 | 0.35083 | 0.319336 | 0.554199 |
## 16.10.130 General application submittal requirements. | A. An application for a tall structure must be signed by a person having knowledge of the contents of the application.
B. The landowner, if different than the applicant, must also sign the application.
C. All information submitted in an application must be provided by a person qualified and authorized to provide the ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.724121 | 1.59668 | 0.751465 | 0.321289 |
## 16.10.140 Planning director’s review. | A. The planning director shall review the application for completeness and shall notify the applicant within twenty (20) calendar days of receipt of the initial submission whether the application is deemed complete.
B. Incomplete applications will be rejected, in writing, within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.391846 | 0.179321 | -0.309082 | -0.349609 |
## 16.10.150 Planning commission review. | The planning commission is authorized to review, analyze, evaluate and make decisions with respect to reviewing special use permits for tall structures.
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
A. Process Timeframe.
1. A public hearing must be held by the planning commis... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.524414 | 1.145508 | 0.655762 | 0.805664 |
## 16.10.160 Extent and parameters of special use permits. | A. A holder of a special use permit granted under this chapter shall obtain, at its own expense, all permits and licenses required by applicable law, rule, regulation or code, and must maintain the same, in full force and effect, for as long as required by the city and other governmental entity or agency having jurisdi... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.03418 | 0.833984 | 0.834473 | 0.489258 |
## 16.10.170 Interference with public safety equipment. | In order to facilitate the regulation, placement, and construction of antenna, and to ensure that all parties are complying to the fullest extent possible with the rules, regulations, and/or guidelines of the FCC, each WCF applicant or owner applicant shall agree in a written statement to the following:
A. Compliance ... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.185547 | 1.857422 | 0.833008 | 1.571289 |
## 16.10.180 Transfers and assignments. | A. Permits obtained pursuant to this chapter may not be assigned or transferred without providing prior written notice to the city, on a form acceptable to the planning director.
B. In the event a WCF provider or owner transfers ownership of a WCF to a different provider or owner, the previous and new service provider... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.411377 | -0.849609 | -0.358398 | -0.657227 |
## 16.10.190 Network improvement permit. | A. A network improvement permit allows legally constructed tall structures to be replaced or modified in a manner that increases the overall height of the existing tall structure in accordance with this section.
B. A network improvement permit does not require notification to surrounding property owners.
C. The base ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.179321 | 0.734863 | -0.021729 | -0.103455 |
## 16.10.200 Reconstruction and replacement. | A. This section only applies to tall structures that are legally permitted or are recognized by the city as having obtained preexisting legal nonconforming status.
B. The tower operator is responsible for all aspects of the operation, improvements, development, and maintenance of the site in compliance with the terms ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.270508 | 0.322754 | 0.236084 | 0.229614 |
## 16.10.210 Nonuse and abandonment. | A. Notwithstanding the emergency powers of the city, the planning director may require removal of a tall structure under the following circumstances, which are deemed detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare interests of the city:
1. Tall structures with a permit that have not been used as a tall structure for a... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 2.386719 | 0.956543 | 1.232422 | 2.146484 |
### 16.10.220 Removal of facilities. | A. The owner of a facility shall establish a ten-thousand-dollar ($10,000) cash security fund or provide the city with an irrevocable letter of credit in the same amount to secure the cost of removing the tall structure and all appurtenances once abandoned.
B. In the event of a transfer of ownership, the seller shall ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.439941 | -0.477783 | 0.375488 | 0.508301 |
### 16.10.230 Transfer of a conditional use permit. | The privileges and requirements of a permit issued under this chapter shall run with the land, but shall terminate without right of reactivation if the permit is revoked or abandoned as provided herein. [Ord. 15-27 § 3.] | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.973145 | -0.634277 | -0.601563 | -0.900879 |
### 16.10.240 Tall structures in existence or under construction on the date of adoption of this chapter. | A. All tall structures greater than one hundred (100) feet must be registered with the city within ninety (90) calendar days of the adoption of this chapter.
B. All existing tall structures must be brought into compliance with the signage and security fencing requirements of this chapter (BMC 16.10.110) within one hun... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.919434 | 1.461914 | 0.788086 | 0.521484 |
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