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### § 22.05.1240. Recreational vehicle or travel trailer. | “Recreational vehicle” or “travel trailer” means a motor vehicle or portable vehicular structure capable of being towed on the highways by a motor vehicle, designed and intended for casual or short-term occupancy for travel, recreational and vacation uses, identified by a model number, serial number, and vehicle regist... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.772949 | -0.536621 | -0.314453 | -0.813965 |
### § 22.05.1250. Recreational vehicle/travel trailer park. | “Recreational vehicle/travel trailer park” means an area, lot or portion of a lot where two or more travel trailers are parked, camped, leased or rented for temporary occupancy, and may include state camper parks, road wayside parks or campgrounds where public water and toilets
City of Sitka, AK
§ 22.05.1250 ZONING § ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.868652 | 0.181885 | -0.111206 | -0.834473 |
### § 22.05.1330. Sign, attached. | “Attached sign” means a sign permanently attached to or mounted on a building.
(S.G.C. 22.08.738; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.205078 | -1.324219 | -0.730469 | -1.448242 |
### § 22.05.1340. Sign face. | “Sign face” means any side of a sign which contains advertising or graphic display which is visible to the public.
(S.G.C. 22.08.739; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.666016 | -1.056641 | -0.607422 | -1.365234 |
### § 22.05.1350. Sign, freestanding. | “Freestanding sign” means any sign not attached to a building.
(S.G.C. 22.08.740; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.92334 | -1.216797 | -0.469971 | -1.344727 |
### § 22.05.1360. Sign, off-site. | “Off-site sign” means a permanent sign not located on the same lot as the business or use it is intended to serve.
(S.G.C. 22.08.741; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.007813 | -1.262695 | -0.648926 | -1.489258 |
### § 22.05.1370. Sign, permanent. | “Permanent sign” means a sign nailed, glued, screwed or similarly fastened to foundation systems capable of holding it in position under an imposed wind load of 25 pounds per square foot or the design requirements of Chapter 23 of the Building Code.
(S.G.C. 22.08.742; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.035156 | -0.121155 | -0.20105 | -0.961426 |
### § 22.05.1380. Sign, temporary. | “Temporary sign” means a sign or advertising display intended to be displayed for a limited time not to exceed 30 days in one calendar year or for a fixed event and not permanently affixed to a structure or the ground.
(S.G.C. 22.08.743; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002; Ord. 03-1746 § 4, 2003) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.560547 | -1.391602 | -0.329346 | -1.431641 |
### § 22.05.1390. Site plan. | “Site plan” means a scale drawing which shows the areas and locations of all buildings, streets, roads, improvements, easements, utilities, open spaces and other principal development features for a specific parcel of property.
(S.G.C. 22.08.744; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002)
City of Sitka, AK
§ 22.05.1400 ZONING § 22.05.1... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.19043 | -0.848145 | -1.042969 | -1.487305 |
### § 22.05.1400. Site plan, binding. | “Binding site plan” means a site plan reviewed and approved pursuant to this title, containing the inscriptions or attachments setting forth the limitations and conditions of use for a specific parcel of property and meeting the requirements of the municipal engineer.
(S.G.C. 22.08.745; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.185547 | -0.380127 | -1.085938 | -1.374023 |
### § 22.05.1410. State highway. | “State highway” means a street, road or other right-of-way owned and maintained by the state of Alaska or the municipality, usually considered the largest within the road system and intended to provide large scale transportation over long distance.
(S.G.C. 22.08.750; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.275391 | -1.102539 | -1.380859 | -1.186523 |
### § 22.05.1420. Sports club. | “Sports club” means a public facility used by all age groups for athletic and recreational type activities to promote overall wellness. Recreational use and activities are conducted almost wholly outdoors, including golf driving ranges (not associated with a golf course), miniature golf, firing ranges, water parks, amu... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.832031 | -1.066406 | 0.187988 | -0.937988 |
### § 22.05.1430. Story. | “Story” means that portion of a building between any floor and the next floor above or below, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building between the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above it. If the finished floor level directly above a basement floor, cellar floor or unused floor space is m... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.771484 | -0.11731 | -0.20752 | -0.971191 |
### § 22.05.1440. Street. | “Street” means a permanently designated right-of-way, open to general public use, which affords the principal means of access to abutting property, such as an avenue, place, drive, boulevard, highway and any other similar public thoroughfare, except an alley as defined herein.
(S.G.C. 22.08.770; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.674805 | -0.785156 | -1.185547 | -1.181641 |
### § 22.05.1450. Structure. | “Structure” means anything including membrane structures which is constructed or erected and which is located on or under the ground or attached to something fixed to the ground not including utility poles and related ground or padmounted equipment, residential fences less than eight feet high, retaining walls, rockeri... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.721191 | -0.034576 | -0.654297 | -1.175781 |
### § 22.05.1460. Subdivision code. | “Subdivision code” means SGC Title 21.
(S.G.C. 22.08.785; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002)
City of Sitka, AK
§ 22.05.1470 SITKA CODE § 22.05.1540 | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.364258 | -0.211548 | -1.314453 | -1.736328 |
### § 22.05.1470. Subdivision, major. | “Major subdivision” means a division of land into five or more lots, tracts or other divisions. Subdivision includes resubdivisions of previously subdivided land.
(S.G.C. 22.08.786; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.234375 | -1.107422 | -1.052734 | -1.375977 |
### § 22.05.1480. Subdivision, minor. | “Minor subdivision” means a division of land into four or fewer lots or tracts.
(S.G.C. 22.08.787; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.578125 | -1.082031 | -1.318359 | -1.566406 |
### § 22.05.1490. Tank farms. | “Tank farms” means any and all lots that contain one or more tanks or enclosed storage facilities with an aggregate total capacity capable of holding 10,000 gallons of a liquid or more, and designed for the purpose of containing fluids other than water.
(S.G.C. 22.08.790; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.89209 | -0.739746 | -0.149414 | -0.750488 |
### § 22.05.1500. Temporary building or structure. | “Temporary building or structure” means a building or structure not having or requiring permanent attachment to the ground or to other structures which have no required attachment to the ground.
(S.G.C. 22.08.795; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.963379 | -0.894043 | -0.475342 | -1.259766 |
### § 22.05.1510. Tidelands. | “Tidelands” means property along the road system submerged, periodically submerged, below mean high higher water on the seaward side of a developed street right-of-way. The tidelands are also outside of the road system and include any property currently or formerly below mean high higher water.
(S.G.C. 22.08.797; Ord.... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.686035 | -0.584473 | -0.563965 | -0.457275 |
### § 22.05.1520. Tiny house. | “Tiny house” means a dwelling that is 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts and placed on a permanent foundation.
(S.G.C. 22.08.798; Ord. 20-02S(A) § 4, 2020) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.955078 | -1.431641 | 0.503906 | -1.040039 |
### § 22.05.1530. Tiny house on chassis. | “Tiny house on chassis” means a dwelling that is 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts and is on a chassis with or without wheels. Exception: Recreational vehicles, self-propelled vehicles, and fifth-wheel trailers are not considered tiny houses on chassis.
(S.G.C. 22.08.799; Ord. 20-02S(A) § 4, 2020) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.771484 | -1.104492 | 0.98584 | -0.749512 |
### § 22.05.1540. Townhouse. | “Townhouse” means a building containing physically contiguous attached single-family dwelling units, each being separated from the adjoining units by an approved party wall or fire wall extending from the basement or cellar floor to the roof.
City of Sitka, AK
§ 22.05.1540 ZONING § 22.05.1620 | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.938477 | -0.762695 | -0.411865 | -1.148438 |
### § 22.05.1550. Tract or parcel. | “Tract” or “parcel” means a portion of a subdivision having fixed boundaries, not including lots.
(S.G.C. 22.08.805; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.275391 | -0.862793 | -0.962891 | -1.564453 |
### § 22.05.1560. Use, accessory. | “Accessory use” means a use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the land, building or structure and located on the same lot or parcel of land.
(S.G.C. 22.08.830; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.636719 | -0.685059 | -0.597656 | -1.573242 |
### § 22.05.1570. Use, principal. | “Principal use” means the main, primary or principal use of the land, buildings, or structures located on a lot or parcel of land.
(S.G.C. 22.08.840; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.915527 | -1.163086 | -0.799805 | -1.537109 |
### § 22.05.1580. Variance. | “Variance” means the relaxation of the strict application of the terms of this title to a proposed development to be constructed in the future. This definition shall not be construed to permit any use in any district in which that use is prohibited by the district regulations.
(S.G.C. 22.08.850; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 200... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.631348 | 0.015587 | -0.568359 | -1.004883 |
### § 22.05.1590. Vessel. | “Vessel” means a watercraft that is self-propelled or propelled manually or by wind and is used as a means of transportation in navigation or commerce on water and includes small rowboats and sailboats.
(S.G.C. 22.08.851; Ord. 03-1750 § 4, 2003) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.033203 | -1.251953 | -0.629395 | -1.183594 |
### § 22.05.1600. Walkway. | “Walkway” means a hard surfaced portion of a street, right-of-way, trail, ramp or easement intended for private or public pedestrian use.
(S.G.C. 22.08.853; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.602539 | -1.27832 | -0.501465 | -1.150391 |
### § 22.05.1610. Watchman or caretaker dwelling. | “Watchman or caretaker dwelling” means a dwelling associated with a commercial or industrial building or structure for the purpose of housing a watchman or caretaker and immediate family.
(S.G.C. 22.08.854; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002)
City of Sitka, AK
§ 22.05.1620 SITKA CODE § 22.05.1670 | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.074219 | -1.041016 | -0.25708 | -0.940918 |
## § 22.05.1620. Watercourse. | “Watercourse” means the course or route followed by waters draining from the land, formed by nature or human activity and consisting of a bed, banks, sides and associated wetlands and headwaters. A watercourse shall receive surface and subsurface drainage waters and shall flow with some regularity, but not necessarily ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.841309 | -0.221802 | -0.618164 | -0.434082 |
## § 22.05.1630. Wetland. | “Wetland” means areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.522949 | -0.360352 | 0.546875 | -0.134521 |
## § 22.05.1640. Wildlife rehabilitation centers. | “Wildlife rehabilitation centers” means centers devoted to rehabilitation of birds of prey and other wildlife, educational and tourism aspects of wildlife display, and information dissemination.
(S.G.C. 22.08.865; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.322266 | -1.125 | 0.022217 | -0.635254 |
## § 22.05.1650. Yard, front. | “Front yard” means a yard extending the full width of the lot across the front adjoining any public street and measured horizontally at right angles to the front lot line or future street right-of-way line. On corner lots where two streets intersect, said lot shall contain two front yard setbacks, one adjacent to each ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.107422 | -1.021484 | -0.478027 | -1.317383 |
## § 22.05.1660. Yard, rear. | “Rear yard” means a yard extending the full width of the lot across the rear of the lot and measured horizontally at right angles to the rear lot line.
(S.G.C. 22.08.880; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.206055 | -1.529297 | -0.651855 | -1.630859 |
## § 22.05.1670. Yard, side. | “Side yard” means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and measured horizontally at right angles to the side lot line.
City of Sitka, AK
§ 22.05.1670 ZONING § 22.05.1690 | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.243164 | -1.146484 | -0.798828 | -1.692383 |
### § 22.05.1680. Zone or zone district. | “Zone” or “zone district” means a defined area of the city within which the use of land is regulated and certain uses permitted and other uses excluded as set forth in this title.
(S.G.C. 22.08.895; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.714844 | -0.539551 | -0.973633 | -1.205078 |
### § 22.05.1690. Zoning code. | “Zoning code” means this title.
(S.G.C. 22.08.896; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002)
City of Sitka, AK | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.113281 | -0.812012 | -1.246094 | -1.443359 |
#### Introduction | **§ 22.10.010. Introduction.**
**A. Intent.** The purpose of this chapter is to combine and consolidate the application, review, and approval procedures for land development in the city and borough of Sitka so that these procedures are clear, concise, and understandable. It is further intended to assist in combining a... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.477783 | 0.031616 | -0.671875 | -1.067383 |
### § 22.10.020. Roles and responsibilities. | A. The regulation of land development is a cooperative activity involving different elected and appointed boards and city staff. The specific responsibilities of these bodies are set forth below.
B. Applicants are expected to read and understand the city development code and be prepared to fulfill the obligations plac... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.206055 | 0.320801 | -1.118164 | -1.166016 |
### § 22.10.030. Administrator. | The term “administrator” shall mean the city and borough administrator, or an individual operating with his/her express knowledge on his/her behalf. Said individual may include, but is not limited to, the planning director or planning assistant. The administrator is responsible for the administration of this title and ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.330566 | 0.218018 | -0.940918 | -1.020508 |
### § 22.10.040. Assembly. | In addition to its legislative responsibility, the assembly shall review and act on the following subjects:
A. Recommendations of the planning commission.
B. Appeal of planning commission recommendations and decisions.
(S.G.C. 22.30.040; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002; Ord. 15-51 § 4, 2015) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.323242 | -1.064453 | -1.484375 | -1.430664 |
### § 22.10.050. Planning commission. | The planning commission shall be constituted in accordance with Chapter 2.40 SGC and the Sitka Home Rule Charter and shall have the responsibility of reviewing and acting on the following:
A. Recommendations to the assembly on approvals of subdivisions, planned unit developments, and binding site plans.
City of Sitka,... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.835449 | 0.320801 | -1.170898 | -1.067383 |
### § 22.10.070. Applications. | A. The city shall strive to consolidate development application and review as appropriate in order to integrate the development permit review process, while avoiding duplication of the review processes.
B. All applications for development permits, design review approvals, variances and other municipal approvals under ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.057617 | -0.980469 | -0.856445 | -1.082031 |
### § 22.10.080. Preapplication meetings. | Applicants for development are encouraged to participate in an informal meeting prior to preparation of an application. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed development, city design standards, design alternatives, and required permits and application and approval procedures.
(S.G.C. 22.30.080; Ord. 0... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.140625 | -1.112305 | -0.862305 | -1.248047 |
### § 22.10.090. Content of applications. | A. All applications for approval under SGC Title 21 and this title shall include the information specified in the applicable title. The administrator may require such additional information as reasonably necessary to fully and properly evaluate the proposal.
B. The applicant shall apply for all permits required by the... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.134399 | -0.041351 | -1.095703 | -1.396484 |
### § 22.10.100. Fees. | The municipality shall establish fees for all aspects of the application and review process including, but not limited to, applications for permits, meetings, plan checking, inspections, testing, general facilities charges, impact mitigation, and other administrative activities.
(S.G.C. 22.30.100; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.013672 | -1.197266 | -0.936523 | -1.078125 |
### § 22.10.110. Notice of administrative approvals. | **A.** Notification of preliminary approval. The administrator shall notify the adjacent property owners of his intent to grant approval at least seven days prior to the effective date of the approval. Notification shall be made by first class mail only. The notice shall include:
1. A description of the preliminary ap... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.213867 | -0.600098 | -0.722168 | -0.729492 |
### § 22.10.120. Notice of public hearings. | **A.** Notification. Notices required by this title shall include the date, time and location of the hearing as well as a description of the action requested and the property for which the action has been requested. The names of the property owners and the parties filing the application shall also be included. The foll... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.807617 | 0.617188 | -1.026367 | -0.740723 |
### § 22.10.150. Administrative approvals without notice. | A. The administrator may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the following without notice:
1. Boundary (lot) line adjustments.
2. Extension of time for approval.
3. Minor amendments or modifications to approved developments or permits. Minor amendments are those which may affect the precise dimensions or locat... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | 1.047852 | 1.157227 | -0.363281 | -0.269775 |
## § 22.10.160. Planning commission review and decision. | Planning commission decision and action authority is defined in SGC § 22.10.050. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.097656 | -0.141968 | -1.352539 | -1.974609 |
### A. Staff report. | The administrator shall prepare a staff report on the proposed development or action summarizing any comments, analysis, and recommendations of city departments, affected agencies and special districts, evaluating the development’s consistency with the comprehensive plan, code, and other adopted plans and regulations. ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.204102 | -0.261719 | -0.827637 | -1.011719 |
### B. Hearing. | The planning commission shall conduct a public hearing on development proposals for the purpose of taking testimony, hearing evidence, considering the facts germane to the proposal, and evaluating the proposal for consistency with the city’s comprehensive plan, code, and other adopted plans and regulations. Notice of t... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.77002 | -0.592285 | -1.09082 | -0.95459 |
### C. Required findings for conditional use permits. | 1. The planning commission shall not approve a proposed development unless it first makes the following findings and conclusions:
a. The city may use design standards and other elements in this code to modify the proposal. A conditional use permit may be approved only if all of the following findings can be made re... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | 1.421875 | 1.543945 | 0.254639 | 0.890137 |
### § 22.10.200. Remand. | In the event the assembly determines that the public hearing record or record on appeal is insufficient or otherwise flawed, the assembly may remand the matter back to the hearing body. The assembly shall specify the items or issues to be considered and the time frame for completing the additional work. The assembly ma... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.811523 | -0.745605 | -0.844727 | -0.469482 |
### § 22.10.210. Effective date. | The final decision of the assembly or hearing body shall be effective on the date stated in the decision, motion, or ordinance.
(S.G.C. 22.30.210; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002)
City of Sitka, AK | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.477539 | -1.289063 | -1.185547 | -1.46582 |
### § 22.10.220. Appeals to the planning commission. | **A. Filing.** Every appeal to the planning commission shall be filed with the municipal clerk within 10 days of the date of the recommendation or decision of the matter being appealed. Appeals of enforcement actions by the administrator shall be made directly to the assembly.
**B. Contents.** The notice of appeal sha... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.87793 | -0.483887 | -1.041992 | -0.900879 |
### § 22.10.230. Appeals to the assembly. | **A. Filing.** Every appeal to the assembly shall be filed with the municipal clerk within 10 days after the date of the recommendation or decision of the matter being appealed.
**B. Contents.** The notice of appeal shall contain a concise statement identifying:
1. The decision being appealed.
2. The name and address... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.277344 | -1.152344 | -1.040039 | -0.778809 |
### § 22.10.240. Judicial appeal. | **A.** Appeals from the final decision of the assembly, or other city board or body involving SGC Title 21, and for which all other appeals specifically authorized have been timely exhausted, shall be made to superior court within 30 days of the date the decision or action became final, unless another time period is es... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.214844 | 0.427002 | -1.067383 | -0.577637 |
### § 22.10.250. Violation of restrictions or conditions. | A. When it is determined by the planning department (department) that a person is violating or is about to violate a provision of a permit, or a term or condition of a permit issued by the municipality under this section, the department will notify the person of its determination by personal service or certified mail.
... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | 1.227539 | 0.2052 | -0.127319 | 0.750488 |
### § 22.10.260. Violation not condoned by permit issuance. | The issuance or granting of any building permit or approval of plans or specifications under the authority of the building code shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit or approval of any violation of any restriction, condition of any of the provisions of this title or any amendment thereto. No permit appearing ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.421875 | -0.236816 | -0.398438 | -0.546387 |
### § 22.10.270. Enforcement duty. | It shall be the duty of the administrator or designee to enforce the provisions of the building code permitting the erection, construction, moving, conversion, or alteration of buildings or to the occupancy of land or buildings or any addition thereto. It shall further be the duty of the administrator or designee to en... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.814941 | 0.355225 | -0.473389 | -0.276367 |
## § 22.10.280. Injunctions. | The superior court has jurisdiction to enjoin a violation of this title or of a lawful order of the department or permit, approval or term or condition of a permit, or approval issued under this title. In actions brought under this section, temporary or preliminary relief may be obtained upon a showing of imminent thre... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.161865 | 0.129883 | -0.56543 | 0.543457 |
## § 22.10.290. Civil action for violation – Damages. | A. A person who violates or causes or permits to be violated a provision of this title or a regulation, a lawful order of the department, or a permit, approval or term or condition of a permit or approval issued under this title is liable, in a civil action, to the municipality for a sum to be assessed by the court of ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | 1.511719 | 1.180664 | 0.077515 | 1.654297 |
## § 22.10.300. Penalties. | A. Violations of the provisions of this title or failure to comply with any of its requirements,
City of Sitka, AK
§ 22.10.300 SITKA CODE § 22.10.340
including violations of restrictions or conditions, shall constitute a violation. Any person who violates this title or fails to comply with any of its requirements is,... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | 2.435547 | 0.817871 | 0.774902 | 1.979492 |
### § 22.10.350. Purpose. | The purpose of this article is to define types of amendments to the development regulations, comprehensive plan, and other official controls and to identify procedures for those actions.
(S.G.C. 22.30.350; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.432617 | -0.24353 | -1.363281 | -1.342773 |
### § 22.10.360. Amendment standards – Administrative permits. | The following provisions include methods for amending conditions of approval and final development plans that have received an administrative permit: | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.410156 | 0.035034 | -1.328125 | -1.353516 |
#### A. Minor amendments. | The following procedures shall be required for all minor amendments:
1. Requests for minor amendments shall be in writing from the property owner or the owner’s authorized agent.
2. Minor amendment applications may be circulated to any city department or agency with jurisdiction at the discretion of the administrator... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.320313 | 0.554688 | -0.581055 | -0.77832 |
#### B. Major amendments. | 1. Any modification exceeding the provisions established by the administrator shall follow the same procedure required for the original application.
2. A finding that addresses the applicability of any specific conditions of approval for
City of Sitka, AK
§ 22.10.360 ZONING § 22.10.370
the original permit shall be r... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.921387 | 1.024414 | -0.94043 | -1.167969 |
## § 22.10.370. Amendment standards – Special use permits. | The following provisions include methods for amending conditions of approval and final development plans that have received a special use permit including planned unit developments, conditional uses, variances and binding site plans: | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.795898 | 0.117859 | -1.038086 | -1.216797 |
### A. Minor amendments. The following procedures shall be required for all minor amendments: | 1. Requests for minor amendments shall be in writing from the property owner or the owner’s authorized agent.
2. Minor amendment applications may be circulated to any city department or agency with jurisdiction at the discretion of the administrator.
3. Minor amendments may be approved or modified with conditions of ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.335693 | 0.519531 | -0.433594 | -0.793457 |
### B. Major amendments. | 1. Any modification exceeding the provisions established by the administrator shall
City of Sitka, AK
§ 22.10.370
SITKA CODE
§ 22.10.380
follow the same procedure required for the original application.
2. A finding that addresses the applicability of any specific conditions of approval for the original permit shal... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.716309 | 1.224609 | -0.202148 | -0.580078 |
### § 22.15.020. Maps. | The use districts are bounded and defined on official zoning maps of the city and borough and identified by the signature of the mayor and attested to by the city and borough clerk. These maps are by reference made a part of this title.
(S.G.C. 22.12.020; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.291992 | -0.489746 | -1.40625 | -1.666992 |
### § 22.15.030. Maps – Changes. | A. No changes of any nature shall be made to the official zoning maps or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter. Any unauthorized change of any kind whatsoever by any persons or person shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided in Article ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.363525 | 0.569824 | -0.679199 | -0.438477 |
## § 22.15.040. Maps – Replacement. | In the event that the official zoning maps become damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the assembly, after recommendation from the planning commission, may by ordinance adopt new official zoning maps which shall supersede the prior official zoning ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.161133 | -0.752441 | -1.261719 | -1.171875 |
## § 22.15.050. District boundary – Interpretation when uncertainty exists. | When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning maps, the following rules shall apply:
A. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed as following such centerlines.
B. Boundaries indicated as approximately f... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.583984 | 0.87207 | -1.124023 | -1.069336 |
### § 22.16.010. Generally. | Lot sizes, setbacks, uses and development standards listed herein shall be considered the minimum standards allowable. The following shall consist of the zoning districts of the city and borough.
(S.G.C. 22.16.010; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.916992 | -0.188721 | -0.672852 | -1.450195 |
### § 22.16.015. Permitted, conditional and prohibited uses. | The use of a property is defined by the activity for which the building or lot is intended, designed, arranged, occupied, or maintained. Each lot or parcel in single-family and related zones shall contain only one principal use as defined by the use tables in this chapter. Multifamily and commercial zones may contain u... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.897949 | 1.995117 | -0.027679 | -0.037842 |
## Cultural/Recreational Uses Table 22.16.015-2 Footnotes | 8. Waterborne aircraft that moor on docks on an ongoing basis are allowed as a permitted use on personal use and community personal use docks if they are solely used by the owners of the property and are solely used for noncommercial purposes. All nonprivate use of waterborne aircraft would require conditional use appr... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.16333 | 0.724121 | -0.312744 | -0.534668 |
## Table 22.16.015-3. General Services Uses | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">ZONES</th>
<th rowspan="2">P<br>(1)</th>
<th rowspan="2">SF</th>
<th rowspan="2">SFLD</th>
<th rowspan="2">R-1<br>(6)</th>
<th rowspan="2">R-1<br>MH<br>(6)</th>
<th rowspan="2">R-1<br>LDMH<br>(6)</th>
<th rowspan="2">R-2</th>
... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.206055 | 1.119141 | -1.270508 | -1.047852 |
## General Services Uses Table 22.16.015-3 Footnotes | 1. Public facilities not otherwise identified may be permitted in the public zone subject to planning commission recommendation and assembly approval subject to findings of fact that show the use is in the public interest, all reasonable safeguards are to be employed to protect the surrounding area, and that there are ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.664063 | 1.272461 | 0.899414 | 0.243896 |
## Table 22.16.015-4. Public Facilities Uses | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">ZONES</th>
<th rowspan="2">P<br>(1)</th>
<th rowspan="2">SF</th>
<th rowspan="2">SFLD</th>
<th rowspan="2">R-1</th>
<th rowspan="2">R-1<br>MH</th>
<th rowspan="2">R-1<br>LDMH</th>
<th rowspan="2">R-2</th>
<th rowspan="2">R-... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.150757 | 1.205078 | -1.191406 | -0.964844 |
## § 22.16.080. C-1 general commercial district or C-2 general commercial mobile home district. | A. Intent. The general commercial district is intended to be served by major essential utilities and to include those areas which are heavily dependent upon vehicular access. The district is intended for those areas surrounding major intersections where personal services, convenience goods and auto-related service faci... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.768555 | 0.155396 | -0.799316 | -0.744141 |
## § 22.16.100. WD waterfront district. | A. Intent. The waterfront district is intended to be applied to lands with direct access or close proximity to navigable tidal waters within the urban area of the city and borough. Uses are intended whenever possible to be water-dependent or water-related with particular emphasis on commerce, tourism, commercial or ind... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.945313 | -0.329834 | -1.235352 | -0.352295 |
## § 22.16.110. I industrial district. | A. Intent. The industrial district is intended for industrial or heavier commercial uses including warehousing, wholesale and distribution operations, manufacturing, natural resource extraction, contractors’ yards and other such uses that require larger property or larger water and sewer services.
(S.G.C. 22.16.110; O... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.09668 | -0.700195 | -1.053711 | -0.787598 |
## § 22.16.120. GI general island district. | A. Intent. The general island district is intended to replace the open general district. One of its goals is to protect the residential character of small subdivided islands while providing for commercial uses on small unsubdivided islands. The zoning district lines are intended to, whenever feasible, include unsubdivi... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.295898 | -0.66748 | -1.017578 | -0.991699 |
## § 22.16.135. LI large island district. | A. Intent. The large island district is intended to replace the open rural low density district. Its goals include protecting the residential character of the larger subdivided islands. It is intended to cover islands such as Middle Island, Long Island, and Galankin. Islands with seven lots or more may be included in t... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.204102 | -0.076233 | -1.119141 | -0.443359 |
## § 22.16.150. R recreation district. | A. Intent. The recreation district is intended to contain both public and private lands to be used for recreation purposes. Lands designated for this district should be evaluated for long-term public benefits to accrue from the protection offered by this designation.
(S.G.C. 22.16.150; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.426758 | -1.270508 | -0.941895 | -0.793945 |
## § 22.16.160. OS open space zone. | A. Intent. The intent of this zone is to serve as a holding zone for large islands or tracts for which specific plans have not been established.
(S.G.C. 22.16.160; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.291016 | -0.958984 | -0.895508 | -1.363281 |
## § 22.16.170. GP Gary Paxton special zone. | A. Intent. The Gary Paxton special zone is intended to apply to the Gary Paxton industrial park and the associated tidelands portions and adjacent municipal tracts as defined by the zoning maps. It provides development flexibility for this unique site by allowing many uses that are permitted in both the waterfront and ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.800781 | -0.165527 | -1.347656 | -1.040039 |
## § 22.16.180. C cemetery district. | A. Intent. The cemetery district is intended to contain land used for cemeteries and limited accessory uses. All uses in the cemetery district are intended to be cemetery-related and conducted with reverence and respect for those interred. This a highly restrictive district.
(S.G.C. 22.16.180; Ord. 19-15 § 4, 2019)
Ci... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.073242 | -1.009766 | -0.742188 | -0.922363 |
### § 22.20.010. Application of supplementary regulations. | In addition to regulations indicated for individual districts in Chapter 22.16 SGC, the regulations in this chapter apply to individual districts, groups of districts and all districts as indicated.
(S.G.C. 22.20.010; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.308594 | 0.333008 | -1.50293 | -1.49707 |
### § 22.20.020. Use of land and buildings. | Subject to the provisions of Chapter 22.10 SGC, no land or buildings will be used, erected, altered or converted which are arranged or designed or used for other than those uses specified for the district in which they are located, as set forth in Chapter 22.16 SGC, District Regulations.
(S.G.C. 22.20.020; Ord. 02-16... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.357422 | 0.422119 | -0.31543 | -0.832031 |
### § 22.20.030. Classification of new and unlisted uses. | Addition of uses which are not defined or regulated by this title shall be made by the following process:
A. The administrator shall provide the planning commission with a staff report describing the proposed use addition in the form of an amendment to this title.
B. The planning commission shall hold a public hearin... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.330566 | 1.005859 | -0.26123 | -0.734863 |
## § 22.20.038. Residential demolition guarantee. | Two residential structures may be allowed on one lot in an R-1 and R-2 or related zone upon the execution of a binding financial guarantee that insures and provides a vehicle for the demolition and removal of the older residence at the owner’s expense. Residential demolition guarantees may be permitted in single-family... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.170166 | 0.876465 | -0.0755 | -0.423096 |
## § 22.20.040. Yards and setbacks. | The following regulations supplement, define and restrict the meaning of the intent of yard and setback provisions set forth in this chapter: | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.113281 | 0.256348 | -0.782227 | -1.430664 |
### A. Projections into required yards. | Where yards are required as setbacks, they shall be open and unobstructed by any structure or portion of a structure from 30 inches above the general ground level of the graded lot upward; provided, however, that fences, boundary walls, poles, posts and other customary yard accessories, ornaments and furniture may be p... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.599121 | 0.14917 | 0.809082 | -0.431152 |
### B. Adjoining leased tidelands. | Yard setback requirements of leased tidelands shall be measured from the limits of the leased area. If, at the end of the lease term, the leaseholder should not renew the lease, then any nonconforming structures shall be removed unless the tidelands are brought under the control of the municipality or a new lessee, at ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.834961 | 0.192871 | 0.21521 | -0.770508 |
### C. Residential lots in common ownership. | An owner of contiguous or adjacent lots may combine those lots if approved by the planning director into one parcel, thereby measuring lot coverage and setbacks from the outside boundaries of the new combined lot. The impact of the use or number of residential units shall not exceed those previously allowed on a single... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.070251 | 0.361328 | -0.459717 | -0.447998 |
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