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### § 4.06.020. Approval of sale and disposal of surplus city property.
No surplus or obsolete supplies, equipment or personal property of a fair market value in excess of ten thousand dollars may be disposed of by any means without city council approval. The city manager shall recommend to the city council the minimum acceptable bid. Sale of obsolete supplies, equipment or personal prope...
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### § 4.06.030. Notice of sale.
Before the city sells any surplus personal property, such property shall be advertised for sale within the city at least two weeks in advance of such sale, and other notice shall be given if necessary to adequately inform prospective buyers to give them an opportunity to submit bids. The notice advertising the sale sha...
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### § 4.06.040. Procedure for sale of surplus personal property.
Sale of surplus city property shall be by outcry auction or sealed bid. The city may repeatedly reject all bids and advertise and give notice again. The city shall sell such surplus personal property to the highest responsible bidder for cash. In case of a tie, the city may require the bidders tying to submit another s...
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### § 4.08.010. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: "Appraised value" means the estimated price which the property would bring in an open market and under the then prevailing market conditions in a sale between a willing seller and a ...
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### § 4.08.020. Lands available for leasing.
All city lands which the city council may determine are not needed or devoted to a public use may be leased as provided in this chapter. (Prior code § 31-2)
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### § 4.08.030. Fair rental value to be used for leases—Exceptions.
Except as otherwise stated in this chapter, no city lands shall be leased for less than the fair rental value thereof. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, the city may lease city lands for less than the fair rental value to any state or federal agency or political subdivision, a public utility, a nonprofit organi...
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### § 4.08.040. Qualification of applicants.
An applicant for a lease is qualified if the applicant: A. Is a citizen of the United States and is over the age of nineteen years; or B. Has filed a declaration of intention to become a citizen and is over the age of nineteen years; or C. Is a group, association or corporation which is authorized to conduct busines...
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## § 4.08.050. Application for lease.
All applications for lease of city lands shall be in writing and shall be filed with the city manager accompanied by an application fee and a prepaid fee. The filing fee shall be established by resolution of the city council. The prepaid fee shall be applied to the cost of appraising and surveying the property and the ...
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## § 4.08.060. Zoning.
No application for lease shall be considered unless the land desired to be leased is zoned to permit the use to which the applicant intends to put the land. (Prior code § 31-6)
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## § 4.08.070. Application review.
All applications for lease filed with the city manager shall be forwarded to the community development department for review and comment. The review may include, but shall not be limited to the following: review and comment by other city departments, comments on survey requirements and costs, comment on appraisal requi...
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## § 4.08.080. Right of city council to reject lease proposal.
The city council shall be under no obligation to accept any lease proposal, but shall evaluate all proposals under the criteria set forth in this chapter and accept or reject leases based on such evaluations. City of Valdez, AK VALDEZ CODE § 4.08.080 (Prior code § 31-8) § 4.08.090. Approval of application. The app...
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### § 4.08.160. Public notice required.
No lease shall be effective until public notice as provided in this chapter shall have been given for at least thirty days. The resolution approving the lease shall be published twice in a newspaper in the city and shall be posted on the official city bulletin board and in two other public places in the city for thirty...
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### § 4.08.170. Subleasing and assignment of leases.
No lessee of city lands shall sublease or assign a lease or any interest therein without the prior approval of the city council. City council approval may be withheld for any reason. Any sublease or assignment shall be in writing and shall subject the sublessee or assignee to all of the terms and conditions of the orig...
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### § 4.08.180. Modification of leases.
No lease may be modified orally or in any manner other than by agreement in writing signed by all parties thereto or their successors in interest. (Prior code § 31-18)
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### § 4.08.190. Cancellation or forfeiture of leases—Generally.
A. Leases in good standing may be canceled in whole or in part at any time upon written agreement between the lessee and the city. B. A lease is subject to cancellation by the city in whole or in part if improperly issued due to misrepresentation or error with respect to material facts. C. A lease may be canceled if ...
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### § 4.08.200. Cancellation or forfeiture of leases—Re-entry.
In the event that a lease is terminated, or in the event that the leased lands are abandoned by the lessee during the term of the lease, the city, by the city manager or their designee, may immediately or at any time thereafter, re-enter and resume possession of such city land or any part thereof, and may remove all pe...
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### § 4.08.210. Cancellation or forfeiture of leases—Re-leasing of land.
In the event that a lease under this chapter is terminated the city may offer such lands for lease or other appropriate disposal. (Prior code § 31-21)
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### § 4.08.220. Cancellation or forfeiture of leases—Forfeiture of rentals.
In the event that a lease under this chapter is terminated because of any breach by the lessee, the annual rental payment last made by the lessee shall be forfeited and retained by the city. (Prior code § 31-22)
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### § 4.08.230. Nonwaiver of provisions of lease.
The receipt of rent by the city with knowledge of any breach of a lease under this chapter shall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of the lease. No failure on the part of the city to enforce any provision of the lease shall invalidate the right of the city to enforce the same in the event of any subsequent breac...
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### § 4.08.240. Preference rights to re-lease.
A lessee under a lease existing under this chapter shall upon expiration of this lease be allowed a preference right to re-lease those lands previously leased by the lessee if all of the other factors are substantially equivalent and; provided, the lessee is not in breach or default of any of the terms or conditions of...
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### § 4.08.250. Application to re-lease.
If, at the expiration of a lease, the lessee desires to re-lease the lands, lessee shall, not sooner than ninety calendar days and not later than sixty calendar days prior to the expiration, make application to re-lease the land. The re-lease application shall certify the character and value of all improvements placed ...
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### § 4.08.260. Restoration of the land and removal or reversion of improvements upon termination of lease.
The leased land shall be restored to its prelease condition and all improvements owned by a lessee on city lands shall be removed by lessee within sixty days after termination of the lease for any cause; provided such removal will not cause injury or damage to the land; and further provided that the city manager may ex...
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### § 4.09.010. Definitions.
"Assessed value" means the value that a taxing authority gives to property and to which the tax rate is applied. "City building" means any structure or portion of a structure having walls or a roof, to which the city holds title. (Ord. 19-08 § 1)
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### § 4.09.020. Buildings available for leasing.
City-owned buildings may be leased as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 19-08 § 1)
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### § 4.09.030. Procedure for lease of city buildings.
A. Approval to lease city buildings, or any portion thereof, shall be by resolution of the city council. Unless provided otherwise in the resolution, the city manager shall negotiate the terms and lease rate based on any of the following: 1. Current local lease rates for similarly situated city buildings or noncity bu...
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### § 4.10.010. Acquisition and ownership—Authority.
A. The city may acquire, own and hold real property within or outside the city boundaries by purchase, gift, devise, grant, dedication, exchange, redemption, purchase of equity of redemption, operation of law, tax or lien foreclosure, adverse possession, condemnation or declaration of taking, annexation, or by any othe...
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### § 4.10.020. Eminent domain.
The city may, only within its boundaries, exercise the powers of eminent domain and declaration of taking in the performance of an authorized power or function of the municipality, in accordance with AS 09.55.240 through 09.55.460 and other applicable law. (Ord. 19-07 § 1)
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### § 4.10.030. Adverse possession.
The city cannot be divested of title to real property by adverse possession. (Ord. 19-07 § 1) City of Valdez, AK
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### § 5.04.010. Registration required.
**A.** No person may engage in any type of business in the city without having first registered with the city. Registration shall be done on a standard form prepared by the city, which shall require the furnishing of all information deemed necessary by the city to keep a current record of business activity. A copy of t...
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### § 5.06.010. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter have the meanings as set out herein: "Business" means any natural person or legal entity such as, without limitation, a business-for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, partnership, limited liability company or trust that undertakes to provide goods or s...
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### § 5.06.020. Local regulatory authority.
The city council is designated as the "local regulatory authority" as that term is used in AS 17.38 and any implementing legislation or rulemaking. (Ord. 15-05 § 1; Ord. 16-03 § 1)
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### § 5.06.030. Remedies and conformance with state law.
A. The city may cite any violation of this chapter as a minor offense. Any violation of this chapter is an offense punishable pursuant to Section 1.08.010. B. Except as otherwise provided, AS 17.38.010 through 17.38.900 and 3 AAC 306.005 City of Valdez, AK § 5.06.030 VALDEZ CODE § 5.06.080 through 306.990 shall appl...
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## § 5.06.040. Marijuana use in public places prohibited.
A. Use or consumption of marijuana in a public place is prohibited. This section is not intended to restrict a property owner from further restricting use of marijuana. B. The parks and recreation director, with approval of the police chief, may grant exceptions to subsection A of this section for private events held ...
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## § 5.06.050. Allowing unlawful marijuana use prohibited.
No person who manages, oversees, controls, or has an ownership interest in any business shall allow marijuana use in violation of this chapter in or on the premises of the business or on property owned, leased, or rented by the business. (Ord. 15-05 § 1; Ord. 16-03 § 1)
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## § 5.06.060. Marijuana possession and use under the age of twenty-one prohibited.
No person under twenty-one years of age shall possess or use marijuana. (Ord. 15-05 § 1; Ord. 16-03 § 1)
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## § 5.06.070. Unregistered commercial cultivation of marijuana prohibited.
No person shall commercially cultivate marijuana unless the facility and cultivator are validly registered under AS 17.38.100. Each unlawfully cultivated plant shall be considered a separate violation. (Ord. 15-05 § 1; Ord. 16-03 § 1)
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## § 5.06.080. Commercial marijuana facilities.
Operation of a commercial marijuana facility is prohibited where not expressly permitted in Title 17. (Ord. 16-03 § 1) City of Valdez, AK
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### § 5.08.010. Sale, etc., of alcoholic beverages to certain persons prohibited.
A. No person shall sell, furnish, give or deliver any alcoholic beverage to any person who is intoxicated or who is under the age of twenty-one years. B. The burden shall at all times be on the licensee and their employees to determine the age or sobriety of any patron. (Prior code § 3-1; Ord. 08-10 § 1)
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### § 5.08.020. Access of persons under the age of twenty-one to licensed premises.
A. A person under the age of twenty-one years may not knowingly enter or remain in premises licensed under this chapter unless: 1. Accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the age of twenty-one years; 2. The person is at least sixteen years of age, the premises are designated by the Alcoholic Beve...
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### § 5.08.030. Purchase, possession, etc., by minors prohibited.
No person under the age of twenty-one years shall attempt to purchase or otherwise secure, consume or have in their possession any alcoholic beverage. (Prior code § 3-3; Ord. 08-10 § 1)
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### § 5.08.040. Consumption of intoxicating liquor in certain places prohibited.
A. No person shall consume any intoxicating liquor on any public street, sidewalk, or in any city park or recreational facility. B. The parks and recreation director, with approval of the police chief, may grant exceptions to subsection A of this section. An application for a waiver must be completed and submitted to ...
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### § 5.08.050. Limitation on number of licenses.
The number of liquor licenses permitted within the city shall not exceed those permitted under AS 04.11.400. (Prior code § 3-4.1; Ord. 08-10 § 1; Ord. 18-04 § 1)
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### § 5.08.060. Hours of sale.
No person may consume, sell, offer for sale, give, furnish or deliver any alcoholic beverage on any licensed premises within the city between the hours of two a.m. to eight a.m. each day of the week. (Prior code § 3-4.2; Ord. 08-10 § 1; Ord. 18-04 § 2)
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### § 5.08.070. Election day sales permitted.
The provisions of Section 04.16.070(a) of the Alaska Statutes do not apply within the city when elections are being held, and a licensed premises located within the city may remain open on election days. (Prior code § 3-4.3; Ord. 08-10 § 1)
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### § 5.08.080. Application of state law.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of Title 4 of the Alaska Statutes relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages shall apply and are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. (Ord. 08-10 § 1) City of Valdez, AK
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### § 5.12.010. Definitions.
In this chapter, "contractor" means "contractor" as defined in Alaska Statutes Section 08.18.171, and includes "general contractor," "builder," and "specialty contractor" as defined therein. (Prior code § 6A-5)
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### § 5.12.020. Registration required.
No person shall submit a bid or work as a contractor in the city until that person has been issued a certificate of registration by the state of Alaska, Department of Commerce and Economic Development pursuant to Alaska Statutes Chapter 08.18. A partnership or joint venture shall be considered registered if one of the ...
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### § 5.12.030. Contractors to comply with state law.
No person shall submit a bid or work as a contractor in the city in violation of any of the provisions of Alaska Statutes Chapter 08.18. (Prior code § 6A-2)
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### § 5.12.040. Duty to offer certificate of registration for examination.
Any person who shall submit a bid or work as a contractor and/or a person required to hold a certificate of fitness per Alaska Statute 18.62.010 or Alaska Administrative Code 13.50.035 in the city shall provide a current copy of the person's certificate of registration or certificate of fitness to the city building off...
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### § 5.12.050. Exemptions.
Those persons exempted from Alaska Statutes Chapter 08.18 pursuant to Alaska Statute Section 08.18.161 are also exempt from Sections 5.12.020 through 5.12.040 of this chapter. (Prior code § 6A-4)
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### § 5.12.060. Violation—Penalty—Enforcement.
A. Any violation of Sections 5.12.020 through 5.12.040 of this chapter is an offense punishable pursuant to Section 1.08.010 of this code. B. The city building official shall have the authority to enforce this chapter. C. If the building official determines that a contractor or a person acting in the capacity of a co...
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### § 5.16.010. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter have the meanings as set out herein: - **"Certificate"** means a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the city clerk upon approval by the city council, authorizing the holder thereof to conduct a taxicab, motor bus or other for-hire vehicle...
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### § 5.16.020. Certificate of public convenience and necessity required.
No person shall operate or permit a taxicab, bus or other for-hire vehicle owned or controlled by them to be operated upon the streets of the city without having first obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the city clerk upon approval by the city council. (Prior code § 26-2; Ord. 23-05 § 1)
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### § 5.16.030. Application for certificate.
An application for a certificate shall be filed with the city clerk or their designee upon forms City of Valdez, AK § 5.16.030 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS § 5.16.030 provided by the city; and shall furnish the following information: A. Date of application; B. The complete legal name and address of the person ...
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## § 5.16.080. Renewal.
A. No certificate shall be issued for a period of greater than two years. To renew a certificate the holder must review their original application and, at least thirty days prior to its expiration, complete a renewal application form detailing only that information that has changed since the original application was su...
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## § 5.16.090. Transfer of certificates.
No certificate of public convenience and necessity may be sold, assigned, mortgaged or otherwise transferred without the consent of the city council. All approved transfers shall require payment of a further certificate fee of one hundred dollars; except that the city council may waive such fee where the real party in ...
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## § 5.16.100. Suspension and revocation of certificates.
A. A certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the city council if the holder thereof has: 1. Violated any of the provisions of this chapter; 2. Discontinued operations without reasonable cause for more than three days; 3. Violated any ordinances of the city of Valdez, or...
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## § 5.16.140. Chauffeur's license—Application and requirement.
A. An application for a chauffeur's license shall be filed with the police department, and such application shall be verified under oath and shall include the applicant's full legal name, date of birth, social security number and address for the past five years. B. Additional requirements to be fulfilled prior to the ...
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## § 5.16.150. Chauffeur's license—Police investigation of applicant—Traffic and police record.
Applicant shall obtain a current copy of a background check from the Alaska State Trooper's Office which shall be attached to the application for consideration by the chief of police. (Prior code § 26-19; Ord. 23-05 § 1)
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## § 5.16.160. Chauffeur's license—Consideration of application.
The chief of police shall, upon consideration of the application and the reports and certificate required to be attached thereto, approve or reject the application based upon compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the health, safety and welfare of the public. (Prior code § 26-20; Ord. 23-05 § 1) City of Va...
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### § 5.16.170. Chauffeur's license—Issuance—Duration—Annual fee.
A. Upon approval of an application for a chauffeur's license the police department shall issue a license to the applicant which shall bear the name, address, age, signature and photograph of the applicant. B. All applications for renewal of a chauffeur's license shall be submitted not later than thirty days prior to t...
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### § 5.16.180. Chauffeur's license—Temporary license.
The police department may issue a temporary chauffeur's license to an applicant upon receipt of a complete application as described in Section 5.16.140 pending final action on the application unless they has reason to believe that the applicant is not qualified to hold a chauffeur's license. A temporary license shall a...
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### § 5.16.190. Chauffeur's license—Display.
Every driver licensed under this chapter shall post their chauffeur's license as designated by the chief of police in such a place as to be in full view of all passengers while such driver is operating a taxicab, bus or other for-hire vehicle. (Prior code § 26-23; Ord. 23-05 § 1)
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### § 5.16.200. Chauffeur's license—Suspension and revocation.
The chief of police or their designee may temporarily suspend or permanently revoke a chauffeur's license for any of the following causes: A. False or erroneous material statements contained in the licensee's application and which were conducive to the issuance of the license; B. Failure of the licensee to properly d...
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### § 5.18.010. License required.
A. No person may engage in the business of providing or otherwise provide as a service to the public, massages or related services as (an owner, operator, employee or contractor, or) a massage therapist without first obtaining a massage therapist license issued by the state of Alaska under AS 08.61.070. B. No person s...
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### § 5.20.010. Purpose.
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide for the orderly regulation of the business of massage establishments in the city of Valdez by establishing certain minimum standards for the conduct of this type of business to protect the public health and welfare of the residents of the city. (Ord. 98-02 § 1; Ord...
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### § 5.20.020. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined in this section: "Health care provider" means a health care provider who holds a current, valid license issued under Alaska Statutes Title 8, including chiropractors, naturopaths, physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other such health care providers, who ...
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### § 5.20.030. Massage establishment license required.
Any person, association, partnership or corporation desiring to obtain a license to operate a massage establishment shall make an application to the city clerk or the city clerk's designee. (Ord. 98-02 § 1; Ord. 09-03 § 1; Ord. 16-01 § 1) City of Valdez, AK VALDEZ CODE § 5.20.040 § 5.20.070
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### § 5.20.040. Application—Contents.
An application for a license under Section 5.20.030 shall be submitted to the city clerk's office and shall contain the following information: A. Proof that the applicant is at least eighteen years of age; B. The full and true name and any other names used by the applicant; C. The present address and telephone numbe...
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### § 5.20.050. License fees.
The license fee for any person applying for a license under this chapter shall be established by resolution of the city council, and the required license fee shall accompany the application, or be deposited with the city clerk before the license is issued. (Ord. 98-02 § 1; Ord. 09-03 § 1; Ord. 16-01 § 1)
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### § 5.20.060. Facilities required.
No license to operate a massage establishment shall be issued unless an inspection by the building official or his/her designee reveals that the establishment complies with each of the following minimum requirements: A. The premises shall have adequate equipment for disinfecting and sterilizing nondisposable instrumen...
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### § 5.20.070. Issuance of license.
A massage establishment license shall be issued by the city clerk if all requirements described in this chapter are met unless the city clerk finds: A. The correct license fee has not been tendered to the city, and, in the case of a check, or bank draft, honored with payment upon presentation; B. The operation, as pr...
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### § 5.24.010. Definitions.
As used in this chapter: "Community event" or "celebration" means an event lasting seven or fewer days, that is of civic, political, public, or educational nature, including fairs, festivals, or other public gathering sponsored by the city or a community organization as defined in this chapter. "Community organizatio...
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### § 5.24.020. License—Required.
A. It is unlawful for an itinerant vendor to engage in business within the city of Valdez, except when licensed as a stationary or mobile vendor as defined in Section 5.24.010, in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. A separate license shall be required for each location of any stationary vendor and for each...
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### § 5.24.030. License—Application—Fees—Publication.
City of Valdez, AK § 5.24.030 VALDEZ CODE § 5.24.055 A. Application for a mobile vendor or stationary vendor license under this chapter shall be made in writing and filed with the city at least ten days prior to the proposed commencement of business on forms provided by the community development department. The app...
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A. For each mobile or stationary vendor who engages in the sale of food products the city building inspector will inspect the premises, vehicle or conveyance annually for compliance with the following: 1. Potable and gray water tanks present; 2. Portable fire extinguishers present and current tag (minimum of one 2A-4...
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## § 5.24.060. License—Issuance.
Upon proper application, the community development department shall issue the license unless it finds that the operations of the business may be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare or the applicant for a mobile vendor license under this chapter is registered as a sex offender or child kidnapper with the Ala...
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## § 5.24.070. License—Suspension or revocation.
A license granted under this chapter may be suspended or revoked if the applicant made any material false statements in the application, violates the requirements of any provision of this section, makes a fraudulent misrepresentation or statement, or commits a fraudulent act in connection with the operation of the busi...
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## § 5.24.073. Stationary vendor standards.
All stationary vendors licensed under this chapter shall conform to the following standards: A. Stationary vendor shall adhere to all zoning requirements established in Title 17; B. Licensed stationary vendor sites shall be cleaned of all debris, trash and litter at the conclusion of daily business activities; C. Al...
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## § 5.24.075. Mobile vendor standards.
All mobile vendors licensed under this chapter shall conform to the following standards: A. Geographical Restrictions. No mobile vendor shall sell or vend from his or her vehicle or conveyance: 1. Within four hundred feet of any school grounds during the hours of regular school session, classes, or school-related eve...
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## § 5.24.080. Exceptions.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: A. A fundraising activity by a community organization; B. Fundraising activities of a political organization; C. Charter boat and aircraft operations; D. The sale of seafood by a fisherman; E. The sale of farm products by the grower; F. The sale of personal goods or...
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### § 6.04.010. Definitions.
For the purposes of this title, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: - **"Abandon"** means intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence leaving an animal at a location where it will not be provided proper food, water, shelter and car...
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### § 6.08.010. Cleanup required.
The owner or caretaker of any animal shall remove and dispose of, in a sanitary manner, any and all excrement and other animal litter deposited on any public or private property not possessed by the owner or custodian of the animal which caused or produced the excrement or litter. (Prior code § 4-5; Ord. 00-09 § 4; O...
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### § 6.08.020. Running at large prohibited.
A. No owner or caretaker shall fail to properly restrain his/her animal to prevent it from running at large. When an animal is found running at large, an officer under this title is authorized to impound the animal and/or give its owner or caretaker a written warning or an animal at large citation. B. If any dangerous...
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### § 6.08.025. Endangerment prohibited.
A. No person may: 1. Fail to sufficiently restrain an animal within the confines of an open motor vehicle or pickup truck so as to prevent the animal from jumping, falling or reaching out of the vehicle. 2. Operate a vehicle while under the influence with an animal on board. B. The penalty for violation of this sect...
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### § 6.08.030. Cruelty prohibited.
A. No person may: 1. Abandon an animal for a period of more than seventy-two hours; City of Valdez, AK § 6.08.030 ANIMALS § 6.08.035 2. Cruelly ill-treat, torment, overload, overwork, or otherwise abuse an animal or cause, instigate or permit any animal to fight with another of its own species or with another of a d...
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## § 6.08.040. Feeding of wild animals and birds of prey prohibited.
A. Except as provided in this section or under terms of a permit issued by the city of Valdez, the state of Alaska or the United States federal government, a person may not: 1. Negligently feed a moose, bear, coyote, wolverine, fox or birds of prey (including eagles, hawks, owls, falcons) or deleterious exotic wildlif...
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## § 6.08.050. Keeping of wild animals.
No wild animal may be kept within the city, except under such regulations and conditions as shall be fixed by the chief; provided, that wild animals may be kept for exhibition purposes by circuses, zoos and educational institutions in accordance with such regulations as shall be fixed by the chief, and raptor and rehab...
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## § 6.08.060. Injury to persons and animals prohibited.
No animal shall inflict injury on a person or animal. Such conduct shall subject the animal to proceedings seeking to have the animal adjudged dangerous and/or vicious as defined in Section 6.04.010 and/or cause the owner to receive a citation. Upon citation under this section court appearance is mandatory. (Prior cod...
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## § 6.08.070. Vicious animals.
A. While on the owner's property, a vicious animal shall at all times be kept indoors or in a six-sided enclosure with secure sides and a secure top, with a sign posted in a conspicuous place written in bold letters not less than three inches tall reading: "BEWARE! VICIOUS ANIMAL ON PREMISES." B. A vicious animal may ...
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### § 6.08.100. Female in heat—Confinement.
Every female dog or cat in heat shall be kept confined in such a manner that such female animal cannot come in contact with a male animal except for planned breeding purposes. (Ord. 00-09 § 10; Ord. 09-07 § 2; Ord. 18-01 § 2; Ord. 19-04 § 1)
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### § 6.08.110. Tethering/chaining/crating of animals restricted.
A. No animal shall be continuously confined in a crate or area smaller than ten feet by ten feet, chained, tied, fastened or otherwise tethered to doghouses, trees, stakes, poles, fences, walls, or any other stationary objects outdoors or indoors as a means of confinement outdoors or indoors for a time period that exce...
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### § 6.08.120. Interference with, etc., enforcement officers prohibited.
No person shall interfere with, impede, prevent or attempt to interfere with, impede, prevent, obstruct or intimidate any officer in the discharge of their duties under this title, or in taking up or attempting to take up and impound any animals under the provisions of this title, or to rescue or attempt to rescue any ...
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### § 6.08.130. Duty of motor vehicle operator to render assistance and give information.
Any person who, as the operator of a motor vehicle, strikes a domestic animal shall stop at once and render such reasonable assistance as may be possible and shall immediately report such injury or death and the operator's name, address and vehicle license number to the animal's owner. In the event the owner cannot rea...
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### § 6.08.140. Inspection.
A. Animal control may inspect the premises and/or animals of all licensees annually or upon a public complaint. Animal control may inspect a premises prior to the issuance or renewal of a cattery license or kennel license. City of Valdez, AK § 6.08.140 ANIMALS § 6.08.150 B. Inspections shall be conducted by the anima...
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### § 6.12.010. Licenses—Required—Fees.
A. All dogs kept, harbored or maintained in the city shall be licensed and registered if over three months of age. The applicant shall state at the time application is made for each license their name and address, and the name, breed, color and sex of each dog owned or kept by them and shall provide proof of vaccinatio...
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### § 6.12.020. Licenses—Certificates and tags.
Upon payment of the license fee therefor, there shall be issued to the owner of a dog a receipt of payment for such license and a tag for each dog so licensed. The tag shall have thereon the year for which it was issued. Every owner shall provide each dog with a collar or a harness to which the license tag shall be aff...
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### § 6.12.030. Vaccination required.
Every owner of a dog within the city shall have such dog vaccinated against rabies, hepatitis, distemper and parvo virus. Upon making an application for a license for any dog, the owner shall furnish a certificate from a licensed veterinarian as proof of rabies vaccination. Notwithstanding the above, if the animal cont...
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## § 6.12.040. Kennel license.
A. No person shall own, operate or have a kennel without first obtaining a license as provided in this chapter. No license shall be issued for a kennel until an inspection has been made, zoning approval has been obtained, and the chief has approved the license. 1. Kennel. A kennel license is required for a facility op...
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### § 6.13.010. Excessive number prohibited.
It shall be unlawful to own, keep or harbor more than four cats that are four months of age or older on any premises within the Valdez city limits. Only one litter of offspring may be kept on the premises until the age of four months. Exceptions are as follows: A. Individuals in possession of a valid city of Valdez ca...
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