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### § 14.04.010. Use of other water sources. | It is unlawful for any person to construct, maintain, or operate a source of water supply other than the city water system for drinking and sanitary purposes at any building which is located within two hundred feet of lines of the city water system, unless an application for an individual water system is submitted and ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.640137 | -0.736816 | 0.648926 | 0.44043 |
### § 14.04.020. Connections—Cost—Regulations. | A. All connections to the city water system shall be made at the expense of the user. Costs of the connection and all appropriate regulations including the use of self-help and use of city equipment shall be established by the city council.
B. All individual water service connections and repairs, modifications, or dis... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.32666 | -0.273193 | 0.710938 | -0.841797 |
### § 14.04.030. Application. | A. Each application for water service connection shall be in writing and shall include the following:
1. Legal name and address of the applicant;
2. Legal description and sketch of the property and building for which the water service is required;
3. The name and address of the person who will install the service li... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.087402 | -0.527344 | -0.192749 | -0.797363 |
### § 14.04.040. Application—Approval when—Appeal when. | A. If the city manager is satisfied that the application and the proposed connection comply with this title and applicable regulations hereunder relating to the use of the community
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water system, he shall approve the application and provide for the connec... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.566895 | 0.524902 | 0.632813 | -0.552246 |
### § 14.08.010. Authority. | This title shall be administered and enforced by the city manager. The city council shall have the authority to establish and regulate monthly utility rates for water supply services and connection fees for all domestic and commercial consumers, but no person shall be bound by any such rate unless it shall have been po... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.449707 | -0.689941 | -0.68457 | -1.025391 |
### § 14.08.020. Inspection authority. | The city, through its designated representative or representatives, is authorized to make inspections at reasonable times during daylight hours to determine satisfactory compliance with this title and regulations promulgated hereunder.
(Ord. 88-05, 1988) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.527344 | -1.405273 | -0.611328 | -0.931152 |
### § 14.08.030. Additional regulations. | The city council shall adopt such additional regulations, provisions, and procedures pertaining to water supply services as it deems proper.
(Ord. 88-05, 1988) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.836914 | -1.066406 | -0.723633 | -1.418945 |
### § 14.08.040. Operation. | The water system shall be operated and maintained by a utility operator.
(Ord. 88-05, 1988) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.368164 | -1.869141 | -0.375977 | -1.223633 |
### § 14.08.050. Limitation of liability. | The city water utility will exercise reasonable diligence and care to furnish and deliver a continuous and sufficient supply of pure water to the customer and to avoid any shortage or interruption of delivery of same. The utility will not be liable for high or low pressure conditions; chemical or bacteriological condit... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.561035 | 0.010254 | 0.300293 | 0.475098 |
## CHAPTER 14.12 | MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
§ 14.12.010. Permits for construction or alteration of individual systems.
A. An application for a permit for the construction, alteration, or extension of an individual water system shall be made in writing to the city and shall include the following:
1. Legal name and address... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.452637 | -0.52002 | 1.005859 | -0.062469 |
## CHAPTER 14.16 | PROHIBITED ACTS AND DISCONNECTION
§ 14.16.010. Disconnection for misuse.
Water facilities may be discontinued by the city where defective fixtures or misuse of water facilities may affect the safe and proper operation of the city water system, where there is a willful waste of water, or where there is refusal to perm... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.97168 | -0.449951 | 0.558105 | 0.713867 |
## CHAPTER 14.20 | RATES AND FUNDS
§ 14.20.010. Rates—On file.
A. Water service will be provided only at the rates, fees, and charges established, and duly adopted and approved by the Dillingham city council. A copy of the rate schedule shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours at City Hall.
B. Annually, t... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.045898 | 0.713867 | 1.099609 | 0.539551 |
## CHAPTER 15.04 | FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
§ 15.04.010. Statutory authorization, findings of fact and purpose.
The Legislature of the State of Alaska has in Statute 201 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 delegated the responsibility to local government units to adopt regulations to promote the public health, safety, and genera... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.613281 | 1.585938 | 1.019531 | 2.039063 |
## § 15.04.030. Floodplain permit—Required. | No party shall make any changes to improved or unimproved real estate, including mine, dredge, fill, grade, pave, excavate, construct, construct an addition to, substantially improve or relocate a structure within areas of the city within a special flood hazard area without first securing from the city planning departm... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.720215 | -0.38623 | 0.305908 | 0.839844 |
## § 15.04.031. Floodplain use permit—General provisions. | A. Lands to Which This Chapter Applies. This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of the city of Dillingham.
B. Basis for Establishing Special Flood Hazard Areas. The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administrator in a scientific and enginee... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.434814 | 0.868164 | -0.204712 | 0.861816 |
## § 15.04.040. Establishment of development permit. | A. Application. Floodplain development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins, including placement of manufactured homes, within any special flood
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hazard area established in Section 15.04.031(B). Application for a floodplain ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.513672 | 1.426758 | 1.015625 | 0.478516 |
## § 15.04.041. Floodplain permit—Administration. | A. Designation of the Floodplain Administrator. The planning director is appointed to administer and implement and enforce this chapter by granting or denying development floodplain permit applications in accordance with its provisions. The floodplain administrator may delegate authority to implement these provisions.
... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.386719 | 1.575195 | 1.242188 | 1.693359 |
## § 15.04.051. Residential construction. | A. In all special flood hazard areas, all new and substantially improved residential and nonresidential structures shall be floodproofed as required by this section.
B. Upon completion of the structure, certification by a registered professional engineer or surveyor that the elevation requirements of the lowest floor,... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.300293 | 1.735352 | 1.488281 | 1.683594 |
## § 15.04.052. Nonresidential construction. | A. In all special flood hazard areas, all new and substantially improved nonresidential structures shall be floodproofed as required by this section.
B. Upon completion of the structure, certification by a registered professional engineer or surveyor that the elevation requirements of the lowest floor, including basem... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.241089 | 1.21582 | 1.155273 | 1.349609 |
## § 15.04.053. Appurtenant structures (detached garages and storage). | A. Appurtenant structures used solely for parking of vehicles or storage may be newly constructed or substantially improved in special flood hazard areas such that the floor is below the base flood elevation, provided the structure is designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of this section.
B. Upo... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.34375 | 1.695313 | 1.671875 | 1.341797 |
### § 15.08.010. Adoption of codes. | The city adopts by reference the following codes of technical regulation:
A. 2018 Edition, International Fire Code;
B. 2018 Edition, International Mechanical Code;
C. 2018 Edition, International Plumbing Code;
D. 2018 Edition, International Building Code;
E. 2018 Edition, Existing Building Code;
F. 2018 Edit... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.175781 | -0.378418 | -1.052734 | -1.107422 |
### § 15.08.020. Application of codes. | The provisions of this chapter apply to both public and private property. It applies to all commercial and residential structures and their occupancies.
(Ord. 13-19 § 22, 2013; Ord. 92-21 § 3 (part), 1992) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.652344 | -0.90918 | -1.011719 | -1.561523 |
### § 15.08.030. Copies on file. | At least five copies of each code of technical regulation considered for adoption hereunder shall be made available for public inspection at least fifteen days prior to the public hearing and at time and place set out in the notice published for hearing of the ordinance. Copies shall be available for public review at t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.172852 | -0.797363 | -0.88623 | -1.128906 |
### § 15.08.040. Notice of construction. | Before the commencement of new construction, or the installation of a new electrical or heating system or electrical panel, or installation of any wood-, oil- or propane-burning equipment, the owner or builder shall give notice of construction to the city. In cases where a land use permit is required in Title 18 of thi... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.537109 | -0.471924 | -0.53418 | -0.868652 |
### § 15.08.050. Responsibility for compliance. | It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the compliance with all codes and inspection requirements adopted in this chapter. The city is responsible for notifying the owner of the
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applicable codes and supplying required forms and information, provid... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.994629 | 0.266602 | -0.540527 | -1.129883 |
## § 15.08.060. Violation—Penalties. | A. Violation. A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be an infraction. Each day that an unlawful act or condition continues constitutes a separate violation. Upon conviction, the court shall levy a fine as follows and assess any surcharge required to be imposed under AS 12.55.039:
1. Construction of Reside... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.861328 | 0.10083 | 0.109924 | 0.868164 |
### § 17.03.010. Purpose. | The purpose of this title is to promote and improve the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the city and to set forth regulations and procedures to comply with the provisions of AS 29.40 as required by AS 29.35.260(c). These regulations are designed to further the orderly layout and use of the land; ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.191406 | 0.003067 | -0.301025 | 0.938477 |
### § 17.03.020. Platting authority. | The Dillingham planning commission is hereby designated as the platting authority authorized to administer subdivision regulations and perform other duties as required by this title and the city council. The planning director is designated as the platting authority authorized to administer final plat approval to abbrev... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.260742 | -1.253906 | -1.327148 | -1.55957 |
### § 17.03.030. Definitions. | **A. Abbreviated Plat.** An abbreviated plat is a subdivision in which:
1. The subdivision does not create more than four lots;
2. Each lot created has legal and physical access to a public highway or street;
3. The subdivision does not involve or require a dedication of a street, right-of-way or other area;
4. The... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.186035 | 0.889648 | -0.384766 | -0.80957 |
### § 17.07.010. Preliminary consultation. | Before submitting a preliminary plat, the subdivider shall meet with the planning director or his/her designee to discuss the general character, layout, and location of the proposed subdivision.
(Ord. 90-03 § 1 (part), 1990) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.189453 | -1.65332 | -0.443604 | -1.583984 |
### § 17.07.020. Information required for preliminary consultation. | To acquaint the subdivider with the platting procedures and requirements of the city and to insure that his subdivision is reviewed in the most efficient and timely manner, the subdivider shall furnish the following:
A. A sketch drawn to an approximate scale of the proposed subdivision indicating street width and layo... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.109375 | -0.618652 | -0.730957 | -0.936035 |
### § 17.07.030. Land to be included in the plat. | All contiguous land owned by the subdivider and not previously subdivided shall be included with the subdivision and shown on the plat.
(Ord. 90-03 § 1 (part), 1990) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.462891 | -1.713867 | -0.907227 | -1.597656 |
### § 17.07.040. Preliminary plat procedure for standard and abbreviated plats. | A. The subdivider shall submit twelve copies of the preliminary plat to the planning department at least fifteen working days before the next scheduled planning commission meeting, in order to insure sufficient time for giving the required public notice.
B. The official filing date shall be the date on which all fees ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.518066 | 0.077332 | 0.060883 | -0.931152 |
## § 17.07.050. Notification for standard and abbreviated plats. | A. Notice of the hearing on a preliminary plat shall be mailed seven days prior to the hearing date to:
1. Adjacent property owners as indicated by the most recent address on the property tax roll of the city's tax assessor's records. The failure of a property owner to receive notice shall not invalidate a decision re... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.757813 | 0.330322 | -0.704102 | -0.714355 |
## § 17.07.060. Approval of construction plans. | Following the approval of the preliminary plat and prior to the submittal of the final plat, the subdivider shall furnish to the planning commission the following data pertaining to utilities and improvements in the preliminary plat:
A. Plan and profiles prepared by a registered, licensed engineer for all sewer and wa... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.285156 | -0.442871 | -0.956543 | -1.34375 |
## § 17.07.070. Standard and abbreviated preliminary plat—Approval, conditional approval, denial. | A. The planning commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the preliminary plat within sixty days of the official filing date or the preliminary plat is considered approved.
B. The planning commission shall request that the subdivider consent to an extension of the sixty-day period if it is anticipated t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.59668 | -0.206909 | -0.704102 | -1.291992 |
## § 17.07.080. Exception to platting procedures. | A. The preparation, submission for approval, and recording of a plat shall be waived on satisfactory evidence that the subdivision meets the requirements of abbreviated plats (as stated in Section 17.03.030) and creates lots which are five acres or larger.
B. The application for a waiver shall include a verification o... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.691406 | -0.300537 | -0.79541 | -1.079102 |
## § 17.07.090. Exceptions to road standards. | A. Authority and Limitations. The planning commission may authorize exceptions to the road standards of this title in a subdivision:
1. Which consists of four lots or less; and
2. Which has never before been granted an exception to the road standards of this title; and
3. If the findings of fact required in subsecti... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.258545 | 1.089844 | -0.227295 | 0.14209 |
## CHAPTER 17.11 | PLATTING PROCEDURE FOR FINAL PLATS
§ 17.11.010. Eligibility for request for final plat approval.
A. When the final plat is prepared and all subdivision improvements are installed or a financial guarantee is made for their installation as specified by Section 17.23.100 the subdivider may submit the final plat for appr... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.376465 | 0.881836 | -0.469482 | -0.853027 |
## § 17.11.050. Other requirements for standard and abbreviated final plats. | A. The subdivider shall submit two reproducible mylar/sepia final plat maps.
B. The following shall accompany the final plat when submitted by the subdivider for approval and shall be shown on the face of the plat when feasible:
1. A notarized certificate from the owners of the subdivision stating ownership, acknowle... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.704102 | 0.651367 | -0.227661 | -0.845215 |
## § 17.11.060. Engineering standards for final plats. | A. The final plat shall be drawn on a good quality polyester film or a good quality equivalent eighteen by twenty-four inches, twenty-four by thirty-six inches or another size approved by the planning commission. All lines and printing shall be made with nonfading black ink at a scale of one inch equals one hundred fee... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.595703 | 0.779785 | 0.154785 | -0.368408 |
### § 17.15.010. Vacation, alteration, or replat—Generally. | A. A recorded plat may not be altered or replatted except by the planning commission on petition of the state, the city, a public utility, or the owners of a majority of the land affected by the alteration or replat.
B. A platted street, easement, alley or other public way may not be vacated except on petition of the ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.76416 | -0.680664 | -0.508789 | -0.844727 |
### § 17.15.020. Notice of hearing for vacations, alterations and replats. | A. Within sixty days of receipt of a petition filed under Section 17.15.010, the planning commission shall conduct a public hearing on request. Notice of the hearing shall be posted in at least three public places for at least five days immediately prior to the date set for the hearing.
B. The notice shall be mailed c... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.916504 | -0.911133 | -0.721191 | -0.862793 |
### § 17.15.030. Determination and recording. | A. Following the public hearing, the planning commission shall make its decision on the merits of the proposal.
B. If vacation of a city street or other public area is involved, the petition shall be forwarded to the city council with a copy of the planning commission recommendation.
C. The council has forty-five day... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.628418 | -0.39624 | -1.014648 | -0.953613 |
### § 17.15.040. Title to vacated areas. | A. The title to a street or other public area vacated on a plat attaches to the lot or lands
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bordering the area in equal proportions; except that if the area was originally dedicated by different persons, original boundary lines shall be adhered to so tha... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.253906 | 0.660645 | -1.0625 | -1.220703 |
### § 17.19.010. Conformance requirements—Generally. | The proposed subdivision shall conform to:
A. The provisions of AS 40.15 as amended from time to time and all other relevant laws and regulations of the state;
B. All applicable ordinances, statutes, and regulations;
C. Substantially to the comprehensive plan of the city;
D. The regulations of the State Department ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.75 | 0.993652 | -0.441895 | -0.4729 |
### § 17.19.020. Dedications. | All streets, alleys, easements and other public areas shown on the plat not previously dedicated to public use shall be so dedicated.
(Ord. 90-03 § 1 (part), 1990) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.390625 | -1.798828 | -0.581543 | -1.224609 |
### § 17.19.030. Access. | A. Every lot shall have access directly from a dedicated right-of-way or easement.
B. Access from lots directly onto streets other than a state highway may be restricted by the planning commission to protect public safety.
(Ord. 14-08 § 9, 2014; Ord. 90-03 § 1 (part), 1990) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.406494 | -1.226563 | -0.332764 | -0.320313 |
### § 17.19.040. Application for exception to road standards. | An exception to road standards may be requested if the subdivision meets the limitation requirements of Section 17.07.090.
(Ord. 90-03 § 1 (part), 1990) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.118164 | -0.07019 | -1.040039 | -1.567383 |
### § 17.19.050. Streets—Dedicated right-of-way or easement width and improved width. | A. Arterial Road. One-hundred-foot public dedicated right-of-way and twenty-six-foot improved width;
B. Collector Street. Sixty-foot public dedicated right-of-way or easement and twenty-six-foot improved width;
C. Major Local Streets. Sixty-foot public dedicated right-of-way or easement and twenty-four-foot improved ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.536621 | 0.131714 | -0.145996 | -0.258301 |
## § 17.19.080. Streets—Safety standards. | A. Curves. Where a deflection angle of more than ten degrees in the alignment of a street occurs, a curve of reasonable radius shall be introduced. On streets one hundred feet or more in right-of-way width, the centerline of radius of curvature shall not be less than three hundred feet; on other streets, the centerline... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.88623 | 0.162842 | 0.211914 | 0.189819 |
## § 17.19.090. Intersections. | A. Right Angle. Streets shall intersect as nearly as possible at right angles and no intersection shall be at an angle of less than sixty degrees.
B. Rounded. Property lines at street intersections shall be rounded with a radius of at least twenty feet.
C. Distance Between Intersections. Where streets enter from oppo... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.005779 | 0.845215 | 0.275146 | -0.314941 |
## § 17.19.140. Lots. | A. Generally. The size, shape and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development contemplated.
B. Lot Dimensions.
1. Lot dimensions shall comply with the zoning ordinance.
2. Depth and width of properties reserved or laid out for commercial, industrial, a... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.628906 | 0.960449 | 0.429932 | -0.351563 |
### § 17.23.010. Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to establish and define the improvements which will be required under the subdivision agreement to be constructed by the subdivider as a condition of final plat approval, to outline the procedures and responsibilities of the subdivider and public officials concerned with the administratio... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.110352 | -0.333252 | -0.847168 | -1.103516 |
### § 17.23.020. Required improvements. | Prior to the city's granting approval of the final plat, the subdivider shall have installed or shall have furnished an adequate financial guarantee for the ultimate installation of the improvements required by this chapter, and all applicable ordinances, statutes, and regulations.
(Ord. 90-03 § 1 (part), 1990) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.069336 | -0.580078 | -0.055908 | -1.050781 |
### § 17.23.030. Monumentation. | A. All exterior corners of the subdivision shall be marked by permanent monuments set in the ground.
B. All exterior corners of each subdivision lot shall be permanently monumented.
(Ord. 90-03 § 1 (part), 1990) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.180664 | -1.914063 | -0.345703 | -1.203125 |
### § 17.23.040. Streets. | All streets and drainage structures shall be constructed in accordance with Chapter 17.19 of this title.
(Ord. 90-03 § 1 (part), 1990) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.132813 | -0.625977 | -0.693848 | -1.404297 |
### § 17.23.050. Signs, subdivision names, and road names. | A. Road and subdivision names shall not duplicate existing road or subdivision names in spelling or sound such that they may be confused with existing names.
B. Subdivision roads shall be identified and signed by the subdivider.
C. All roads shall be signed and signs installed in accordance with the most recent editi... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.903809 | -0.920898 | -0.589844 | -0.853027 |
### § 17.23.060. Sanitary sewer and water systems. | City of Dillingham, AK
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A. If the developer installs a community sewer or water system in an area in which the Dillingham sewer and water master plan anticipates the extension of city service within the design life of the system (fifteen years), community systems shall be compat... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.129761 | 0.848633 | 0.884277 | 0.584961 |
### § 17.27.010. Variances—Generally. | A. Variances from provisions of this title may be granted by the planning commission when literal enforcement would deprive a property owner of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in a similar area.
B. The planning commission may attach to a variance conditions regarding the location, character, and other feat... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.279785 | -0.326172 | -0.83252 | -0.754395 |
### § 17.27.020. Required findings of fact. | Variances shall only be granted upon determination that the variance:
1. Is the minimum necessary to afford relief;
2. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public safety or welfare or injurious to adjacent property;
3. The tract to be subdivided is of such unusual size and shape or topographic... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.083374 | 0.311523 | 0.360596 | 0.438721 |
### § 17.27.030. Variance application and procedure. | A. The subdivider shall submit (1) evidence that title is vested in the applicant and (2) an application for a variance to the planning department addressing the required findings of fact, at least ten working days before the next scheduled planning commission meeting in order to insure sufficient time for giving the r... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.651855 | 0.231689 | -0.398193 | -0.47998 |
### § 17.28.010. Street naming guidelines. | A. The purpose of the street naming procedure is to provide a mechanism by which previously dedicated streets may be named or renamed pending approval of the planning commission.
B. Street names shall neither duplicate nor be subject to confusion with the spelling nor the pronunciation of any existing street name in t... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.841797 | -0.659668 | -0.993652 | -1.044922 |
### § 17.28.020. Street naming application. | A. Preapplication. An informal preapplication conference with planning department staff prior to the submittal of the application is encouraged.
B. Applicant. The application can be submitted by any property owner on the road to be named, by the planning commission, or by the planning director.
C. Deadline. The appli... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.830566 | -0.636719 | -0.899414 | -1.116211 |
### § 17.28.030. Action on street naming application. | A. Upon the submittal of an application for naming a public road, the planning department
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shall review the application and supporting materials for compliance with this title.
B. Within three working days after submittal of the application for preliminar... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.056519 | 0.234863 | -0.632813 | -0.731445 |
### § 17.29.010. Guidelines. | A. The purpose of the private road procedure is to provide a mechanism by which those roads that are not public may be recognized within the city for street addressing purposes.
B. Street names shall neither duplicate nor be subject to confusion with the spelling or the pronunciation of any existing street name in the... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.943848 | -0.804199 | -1.057617 | -1.074219 |
### § 17.29.020. Application. | A. Preapplication. An informal preapplication conference with planning department staff prior to the submittal of the application is encouraged.
B. Applicant. The application can be submitted by any property owner on the road to be named.
C. Application. The application shall be submitted to the planning department o... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.250977 | -0.756348 | -1.09082 | -1.28125 |
### § 17.29.030. Action. | A. Upon the submittal of an application for naming a private road, the planning department shall review the application and supporting materials for compliance with this title.
B. Within three working days after submittal of the application for preliminary approval, the planning department shall do one of the followin... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.365967 | -0.05249 | -0.824219 | -0.900391 |
### § 17.30.010. Applicability of addressing system. | All areas within the city limits shall use the city street addressing system. All primary structures on a parcel shall be assigned a street address. Accessory structures may also receive an address, if the property owner desires.
(Ord. 92-02 § 2 (part), 1992) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.713867 | -1.577148 | -0.578125 | -1.496094 |
### § 17.30.020. Official addressing map. | The map entitled "Street Addressing Map," is adopted as the official street addressing map of the city. All addresses shall be assigned and displayed in accordance with the official map. The official street addressing map shall be kept on file, administered, and maintained by the city planning department.
(Ord. 92-02 ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.380859 | -1.43457 | -1.194336 | -1.619141 |
### § 17.30.030. Street addressing standards. | **A.** The grid lines used as starting points for numbering are defined as follows:
1. The north-south meridian line used as the starting point for east-west numbering shall be Central Avenue from its beginning point at the Nushagak River until its ending point at G Street and then following a line directly north to t... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.314209 | 0.808594 | -0.259521 | -0.709473 |
## CHAPTER 17.31 | VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES
§ 17.31.010. Violations.
A. It is unlawful for the owner of land located in a subdivision to transfer, sell, offer to sell, or enter into a contract to sell land in a subdivision before a plat of the subdivision has been prepared, approved and filed in accordance with this code and applicable ... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.048828 | 0.227417 | 0.31665 | 1.208984 |
## CHAPTER 17.33 | RIGHTS-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE
§ 17.33.010. Right-of-way acquisition plats.
A. A plat that is not intended to create lots, but limited to the dedication of rights-of-way for a public purpose such as streets, highways, or airports, is subject to approval under this chapter only and is not subject to any ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.273193 | 1.06543 | -0.316162 | -0.463135 |
## CHAPTER 17.35 | APPEALS
§ 17.35.010. Appeals.
Appeals of decisions by the planning director or planning commission alleging errors in any requirement, decision or determination made in the enforcement or administration of the regulations in this title shall be heard by the board of adjustment pursuant to the procedures established i... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.172852 | 0.011353 | -1.50293 | -1.332031 |
## CHAPTER 18.08 | PURPOSE
§ 18.08.010. Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to implement the comprehensive plan by providing for land use regulations which promote orderly development; lessen street congestion; enhance fire safety and public order; protect the public health and general welfare; prevent overcrowding; and stimulate the... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.174438 | 0.052795 | 0.085938 | 0.471191 |
### § 18.12.010. Rules of construction. | The language set forth in the text of this title shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction:
A. Words used in the present tense shall include the past and future tenses.
B. All references to the singular include the plural as well.
C. The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretiona... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.526367 | -0.180786 | -0.450684 | -1.358398 |
### § 18.12.020. Definitions. | For the purposes of this title, the words and terms defined herein shall be defined and interpreted as follows:
- "Abut or abutting" means to have a common property line or land use district line.
- "Access" means a means of vehicular or pedestrian approach, entry to or exit from property.
- "Accessory structure" me... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.545898 | 1.296875 | 0.244751 | -0.541016 |
### § 18.16.010. General provisions. | **A. Purpose.** Unless a land use activity is a by-right land use activity, as described in Section 18.16.020, no party shall construct, construct an addition to, substantially improve, change the principal use of, or relocate a structure, or construct a driveway or fence within the city without first securing from the... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.469727 | -0.03891 | 0.073792 | -0.35791 |
### § 18.16.020. By-right land use activity. | **A. Purpose.** Those land uses with the least significant impact on the natural or built environments shall be considered by-right activities. By-right land uses are deemed appropriate due to their minimal size and low impact on surrounding neighborhoods and/or properties. Acknowledging certain uses as by-right serves... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.209106 | -0.255859 | -0.183716 | -0.334473 |
### § 18.16.030. General land use permit. | **A. Purpose.** General land use permits are required for all land uses not considered by-right land uses. The purpose of the permit is to ensure that the standards of the underlying land use district are satisfied. These standards may include, but are not limited to: setbacks,
City of Dillingham, AK
§ 18.16.030 PLANN... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.851563 | 1.421875 | 0.236938 | -0.393066 |
## § 18.16.050. Conditional use. | A. **Purpose.** Conditional uses are those land uses whose impact to the general community requires careful review. These impacts may include location, design, operation characteristics, intensity and density that potentially exceeds the normal expectations of the underlying land use district. As such, conditional uses... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.150391 | 1.560547 | -0.057037 | 0.322266 |
## CHAPTER 18.20 | LAND USE DISTRICTS
§ 18.20.010. Establishment of land use districts.
In order to fulfill the purpose of this title, the city is divided into the following land use districts:
CB—Central business district
GU—General use district.
(Ord. 92-21 § 4 (part), 1992)
§ 18.20.020. Official land use district map.
A. The lo... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.664551 | 1.265625 | -0.054626 | -0.407959 |
## CHAPTER 18.24 | CB CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
§ 18.24.010. Intent.
The CB district is intended to provide for commercial uses for the entire community in a central location and a compact, high density setting.
(Ord. 92-21 § 4 (part), 1992)
§ 18.24.020. Standards.
In the CBD, central business district, geometric standards are:
A.... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.075195 | -0.476563 | -0.444824 | -1.108398 |
## CHAPTER 18.28 | GU GENERAL USE DISTRICT
§ 18.28.010. Intent.
The intent of the general use district is to provide for all uses with a minimum of standards required for public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 92-21 § 4 (part), 1992)
§ 18.28.020. Standards.
In the GU, general use district, geometric standards are:
A. Required ya... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.537109 | -0.558594 | 0.441162 | -0.182983 |
## CHAPTER 18.32 | HISTORIC RESOURCES
§ 18.32.010. Identification of historic resources.
The planning department shall review land use permit applications and determine if any of the following applies:
A. The existing structure is a surveyed historic building;
B. The existing structure is not on a surveyed list, but appears to have h... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.699219 | 0.322021 | 0.302979 | 0.371582 |
## CHAPTER 18.36 | OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
§ 18.36.010. General provisions.
A. On all parcels and lots in the city, off-street parking and loading areas shall be provided in the amount and location as set forth herein.
B. Any area once designated for required off-street parking and loading shall not thereafter be used for any ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.34668 | 0.218628 | 0.067078 | -0.737793 |
## § 18.36.050. Shared parking spaces. | Spaces that only meet the requirements of one establishment may serve more than one establishment of the same parking lot; provided, that sufficient evidence is presented which shows that the normal hours of operation of such establishments do not overlap, and that all such establishments conform to the parking standar... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.024414 | -0.650391 | -0.711426 | -1.039063 |
## § 18.36.060. Design. | A. All parking (except for one-, two- and three-family residences) shall be arranged so that space for interior access lanes, turning and maneuvering is located entirely on the lot or lots providing the required parking. Alleys may be used for access lanes and maneuvering areas, but road rights-of-way may not be used.
... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.062347 | 0.133545 | -0.32959 | -0.328857 |
## § 18.36.070. Minimum standards for off-street parking spaces. | A. On all parcels and lots in the city, the following minimum number of off-street parking spaces are required:
1. Dwellings, apartment buildings, motels, motor lodges, and tourist courts. One space per dwelling unit in the building or buildings.
2. Rooming houses, and boardinghouses. One space per two guest rooms.
... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.164917 | -0.492676 | -0.315674 | -0.757813 |
## CHAPTER 18.40 | YARD REQUIREMENTS
§ 18.40.010. Exceptions to required yard.
A required yard shall remain open and unobstructed, except as follows:
A. Eaves, ornamental features and other ordinary projections normally associated with a residential building or structure may project not more than two feet into the required yard.
B. O... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.143066 | -0.218018 | 0.002512 | -0.672363 |
## CHAPTER 18.42 | MATERIAL SITES AND REGULATIONS
§ 18.42.010. Purpose and intent.
This title provides material site land use regulations to allow extraction of material resources in a manner that is compatible with the maintenance of community health, safety and welfare and natural resource integrity. These purposes are accomplished b... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.203125 | 1.333984 | 0.766113 | 0.881836 |
## § 18.42.040. Appeals. | Any appeal of a material site permit determination shall be subject to the policies and procedures outlined in Chapter 18.52, Appeals.
(Ord. 14-06 § 5 (part), 2014) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.234375 | -0.034576 | -1.166016 | -1.40918 |
## § 18.42.050. Application review fees. | The applicant of a material site permit shall be responsible for all associated review fees, based upon the following schedule:
A. Administrative permit: one hundred dollars.
B. Conditional use permit: two hundred dollars.
(Ord. 14-06 § 5 (part), 2014) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.061523 | -1.433594 | -0.890625 | -1.222656 |
## § 18.42.060. Submittal process. | A. Prior to submitting an application for a material site permit, applicants may request a pre-application conference with the Dillingham planning department. For both the ARP and CUP required under this chapter, the following shall be submitted to the department:
1. A completed general land use permit application for... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.438965 | 0.530273 | -0.614746 | -0.526367 |
## § 18.42.070. Mining plan. | A. All applicants seeking a material site permit must submit a mining plan. The mining plan
City of Dillingham, AK
§ 18.42.070 PLANNING AND LAND USE REGULATION § 18.42.070
shall describe the existing conditions of the site, and the operator's plan for material extraction and site management. At a minimum, the mining ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.047668 | 1.144531 | 0.11377 | -0.055542 |
## § 18.42.080. Reclamation plan. | A. For all extraction operations permitted under this title, or for those material sites with a legal nonconforming status, reclamation of each phase of operation shall start as soon as that phase of extraction is over. The reclamation process will be completed in accordance with this section within four years of an ex... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.054688 | 1.915039 | 1.017578 | 1.420898 |
## CHAPTER 18.44 | NONCONFORMING (GRANDFATHERED) USES AND LOTS
§ 18.44.010. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of nonconforming buildings, structures, uses and lots, and to specify the circumstances and conditions under which they shall be allowed to continue as legal nonconforming uses and lots.
(Or... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 1.052734 | 1.488281 | 0.588867 | 0.659668 |
## CHAPTER 18.48 | VARIANCES
§ 18.48.010. Variances—Generally.
A. Variances from provisions of this title may be granted by the planning commission when literal enforcement would deprive a property owner of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in a similar area.
(Ord. 92-21 § 4 (part), 1992)
§ 18.48.020. Variances—Application ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | 0.529785 | 0.732422 | -0.055908 | 0.019028 |
## CHAPTER 18.52 | APPEALS
§ 18.52.010. Appeals.
Appeals of decisions by the planning director or planning commission alleging errors in any requirement, decision or determination made in the enforcement or administration of the land use regulations shall be heard by the board of adjustment pursuant to the procedures established at Cha... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -1.078125 | 0.253418 | -1.305664 | -1.251953 |
## CHAPTER 18.56 | BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND PROCEDURE
§ 18.56.010. Meetings—Duties.
A. The city council is the board of adjustment. Meetings of the board are held at the call of the mayor. The mayor may administer oaths and compel attendance of witnesses. Meetings and hearings of the board shall be open to the public. The city clerk sha... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | dillingham | null | -0.31665 | 0.11377 | -0.692383 | -0.376953 |
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