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### § 17.04.040. Other plans. | A. Other long-range planning documents may be adopted by the city, such as the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, plans for small areas of the city, and more.
B. These plans provide context and guidance for land use and development decisions enabled by this title.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.249023 | -0.830078 | -1.314453 | -1.423828 |
### § 17.04.050. Code and land use interpretations. | In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be minimum regulations
City of Valdez, AK
§ 17.04.050 ZONING § 17.04.070
and shall apply uniformly within each district, each class or kind of building, structure, land, or water area, except as hereinafter specifically provided.
(Ord. 24-0... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.060089 | 0.91748 | -0.881348 | 0.214966 |
### § 17.08.010. Purpose and applicability. | A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to define specific and notable terms for this title.
B. Applicability. For the purposes of this title, the following terms, words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this chapter.
C. Interpretation. The community development director shall ha... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.012238 | -0.345703 | -0.991699 | -1.321289 |
### § 17.08.020. Definitions—Generally. | The following define the terms, words, and phrases as they apply to this title. For the purposes of this title, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section.
- "Abut" means to physically touch or border upon; or to share a common property line.
- "Access" means... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | 1.370117 | 1.314453 | -0.038757 | -0.84375 |
### § 17.12.010. Purpose and applicability. | A. **Purpose.** The purpose of this chapter is to establish the decision-making authorities, review procedures, and enforcement actions that shall apply the provisions of this title.
B. **Applicability.** The provisions of this chapter shall apply to situations that apply to the establishment of a new use on a lot, ex... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.062012 | -0.05246 | -0.524902 | -0.95166 |
## § 17.12.120. Temporary land use permits. | A. **Purpose.** A temporary land use permit allows interim, nonpermanent, and/or seasonal uses of land that do not exceed six months in duration.
B. **Applicability.** The provisions of this section apply to interim, nonpermanent, and/or seasonal uses of land including but not limited to events, races, carnivals, conc... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | 2 | 0.898438 | 0.543945 | 0.045441 |
## § 17.12.150. Title 17 violations. | A. Purpose. This chapter establishes code violation rules and enforcement procedures to ensure compliance with this title and remedy violations.
B. Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to the following violations and unlawful acts, whereas nuisance violations within the municipal limits are addressed in... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 2.701172 | 1.616211 | 0.629883 | 1.112305 |
### § 17.16.010. Zoning established. | **A. Purpose.** The purpose of this title is to regulate the use of land and improvements by districts in accordance with the city comprehensive plan. These zoning regulations are designed to provide for orderly development; to lessen street congestion; to promote public safety; to protect the public health and general... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.220703 | 0.061371 | -0.058197 | 0.130859 |
### § 17.16.020. Official maps. | **A. Generally.** The use districts are bounded and defined on official zoning maps of the city entitled "Zoning Maps of the City of Valdez, Alaska" and identified by the signature of the mayor and attested to by the city clerk. The community development department shall also maintain a digital version of the official ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.602539 | 0.640137 | -0.787598 | -0.524902 |
## § 17.16.030. Interpretation of boundaries. | When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning maps, the following rules shall apply:
A. Zoning district boundaries are assumed to extend to the centerline of any public right-of-way adjacent to the parcel.
B. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.199585 | 1.423828 | -0.762207 | -0.541504 |
### § 17.20.010. Intent. | The P (public lands) district is intended to contain major open space areas, watershed management areas and major public and quasi-public, recreational, educational and institutional uses. Private, commercial recreational uses that are open to the public are also intended for this district, including private lands and ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.947754 | -0.564453 | -0.953125 | -0.70459 |
### § 17.20.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.100586 | 0.994629 | -0.707031 | -1.18457 |
### § 17.20.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.962891 | -0.252686 | -0.188354 | -1.535156 |
### § 17.20.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.431152 | -0.022354 | -0.000265 | -1.205078 |
### § 17.24.010. Intent. | The RR district is intended to include lands where public utilities may not be available, but topography and soil conditions allow development at low population densities that can rely on on-lot water and sewer without creating a public health hazard. The RR district is intended to be rural in character with low-densit... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.189453 | -0.824707 | -0.258057 | 0.120728 |
### § 17.24.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.083679 | 0.9375 | -0.742676 | -1.179688 |
### § 17.24.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.00293 | -0.246338 | -0.23291 | -1.551758 |
### § 17.24.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.455811 | -0.061859 | 0.002956 | -1.238281 |
### § 17.28.010. Intent. | The R1 district is intended primarily for detached dwellings and duplexes at moderate densities in areas with public utilities. Structures and uses required to serve recreational and other noncommercial needs of residential areas are allowed as permitted or conditional uses. These uses must be designed to be compatible... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.084961 | -0.918457 | -0.931152 | -1.172852 |
### § 17.28.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.110046 | 0.962402 | -0.732422 | -1.1875 |
### § 17.28.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.983887 | -0.234619 | -0.194336 | -1.552734 |
### § 17.28.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.453369 | -0.019165 | 0.028503 | -1.232422 |
### § 17.32.010. Intent. | The R2 district is intended for a wide variety of housing types including multi-unit dwellings. Structures and uses required to serve recreational and other noncommercial needs of residential areas are allowed as permitted or conditional uses. These uses must be designed to be compatible with the residential uses in th... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.94043 | -0.973145 | -0.765137 | -1.132813 |
### § 17.32.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.056305 | 1.005859 | -0.729004 | -1.193359 |
### § 17.32.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.017578 | -0.184692 | -0.201904 | -1.547852 |
### § 17.32.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.478027 | 0.025681 | -0.00452 | -1.231445 |
### § 17.36.010. Intent. | The NMU district is intended primarily for areas with utilities that include residential and supporting commercial and institutional uses that serve the convenience shopping needs for local residents. Business establishments should be developed in a small and compact format to serve adjacent neighborhoods. Both vertica... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.724609 | -0.480469 | -0.924316 | -1.00293 |
### § 17.36.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.060364 | 0.982422 | -0.73291 | -1.183594 |
### § 17.36.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1 | -0.207764 | -0.183472 | -1.533203 |
### § 17.36.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.46875 | 0.00703 | 0.00626 | -1.217773 |
### § 17.40.010. Intent. | The CB district blends commercial, moderate- to high-density residential, cultural, institutional and entertainment uses with walkability and connections to other live/work/play destinations. Uses in the CB are designed to satisfy the needs of residents of the entire community in one central location. The unique charac... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.471436 | -0.872559 | -1.026367 | -0.938477 |
### § 17.40.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.081543 | 1.019531 | -0.736816 | -1.197266 |
### § 17.40.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.972656 | -0.187256 | -0.182129 | -1.53418 |
### § 17.40.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.446289 | -0.001019 | 0.000843 | -1.195313 |
### § 17.44.010. Intent. | The G district includes those areas which are heavily exposed to automobile traffic and where public utilities are available. The district is intended specifically for those areas surrounding major intersections where personal services, convenience goods and auto-related service facilities are desirable and appropriate... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.814453 | -0.341797 | -0.745117 | -0.572266 |
### § 17.44.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.086914 | 0.990723 | -0.72998 | -1.171875 |
### § 17.44.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.006836 | -0.199097 | -0.203003 | -1.53418 |
### § 17.44.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.442627 | 0.032166 | -0.006691 | -1.206055 |
### § 17.48.010. Intent. | The LI district is intended for light industrial development including light manufacturing, processing, warehousing, storage, wholesale and distribution operations, and similar processes and operations. Limited commercial uses and accessory residential uses are allowed in the LI district to serve the uses for which the... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.606445 | -0.669434 | -0.151001 | -0.753418 |
### § 17.48.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.081787 | 0.974121 | -0.740723 | -1.181641 |
### § 17.48.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.010742 | -0.181152 | -0.194824 | -1.542969 |
### § 17.48.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.466797 | 0.034607 | -0.024811 | -1.224609 |
### § 17.52.010. Intent. | The HI district is intended for industrial development, including heavy manufacturing, shipping terminals, natural resource extraction and other processes or operations which involve one or more of the following: employs large numbers of workers, heavy truck traffic, significant environmental effects or large-volume pu... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.299072 | 0.101013 | 0.261963 | 0.631348 |
### § 17.52.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.067627 | 0.98584 | -0.736816 | -1.170898 |
### § 17.52.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.000977 | -0.182617 | -0.18042 | -1.53418 |
### § 17.52.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.474365 | 0.011871 | 0.004425 | -1.197266 |
### § 17.56.010. Intent. | The WI district is intended to be applied to lands with direct access or close proximity to navigable waters within the city. Uses within the WI district are intended to be water-related and primarily those uses that are particularly related to marine industries. The WI district is intended to make the city waterfront ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.838867 | -0.473633 | -0.964355 | -0.435303 |
### § 17.56.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.074036 | 0.998047 | -0.741211 | -1.177734 |
### § 17.56.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.007813 | -0.137451 | -0.19397 | -1.539063 |
### § 17.56.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.471191 | 0.019653 | -0.033905 | -1.214844 |
### § 17.60.010. Intent. | The A district is intended to include aviation lands and areas directly adjacent to the airport which, because of their proximity to the airport, are directly influenced by aviation-related uses. Primary land uses within these areas should be aviation-related or of a character that does not conflict with the safe and e... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.599609 | -0.849121 | -1.078125 | -0.493408 |
### § 17.60.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.078613 | 1.007813 | -0.732422 | -1.188477 |
### § 17.60.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.934082 | -0.108337 | -0.290771 | -1.459961 |
### § 17.64.010. Intent. | The UL district is intended to include lands which are undeveloped, not served by public utilities, and the suitability of the land to support development is unknown. Lands must be rezoned prior to development.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.805664 | -0.854004 | -0.412109 | -0.820801 |
### § 17.64.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.067444 | 0.986328 | -0.718262 | -1.186523 |
### § 17.64.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.033203 | -0.165405 | -0.189453 | -1.536133 |
### § 17.64.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.467529 | 0.042328 | -0.002817 | -1.208984 |
### § 17.68.010. Intent. | The CO district is intended to include lands designated for conservation that are intended to remain in their natural state. The primary use of these lands will be for the enhancement and protection of existing fish and wildlife habitats, as well as preservation of historic sites. Acceptable uses in this district would... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.098633 | -0.585938 | -0.447754 | -0.194702 |
### § 17.68.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.075745 | 0.991699 | -0.73291 | -1.186523 |
### § 17.68.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.005859 | -0.157349 | -0.170776 | -1.542969 |
### § 17.68.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.466797 | 0.038452 | 0.026749 | -1.208984 |
### § 17.72.010. Intent. | The NH district is intended to establish the high natural hazard areas within the city. The NH district is appropriate for lands highly susceptible to natural hazards such as avalanches, landslides, significant erosion, and flooding. Uses within the NH district will be restricted to recreation and open space to maintai... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.648926 | -0.681152 | 0.318848 | 1.442383 |
### § 17.72.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right in the district and is subject only to the general standards throughout this title (and any specific use standards indicated). Permitted uses requiring specific use standards are permitted by right; provided, that the specific use standards set forth for that use are met. The community dev... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.072937 | 0.995117 | -0.732422 | -1.1875 |
### § 17.72.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | The use is permitted by right as an accessory to an established primary permitted use on that lot. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.991699 | -0.157593 | -0.19397 | -1.551758 |
### § 17.72.040. Conditional uses. | The use is permitted only when a conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with Section 17.12.090, Conditional use permits. See Table 17.16.040-1.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.463867 | 0.037018 | 0.011475 | -1.207031 |
### § 17.76.010. Intent—Standards. | **A. Intent.** The PR district is intended to allow for the development of a planned resort consistent with its intended purpose in the comprehensive plan. The PR is also intended to promote economic opportunity while achieving a balance with environmental characteristics of the land.
**B. Purpose.** The purpose of th... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 1.637695 | 1.546875 | 0.408203 | 0.336426 |
### § 17.80.010. Purpose and applicability. | **A. Purpose.** Some uses allowed by this title have special requirements or standards associated with them, as shown in the zoning district descriptions in Section 17.16.040. The specific use standards described in this chapter are generally organized by major types of uses including residential, commercial, industria... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.691895 | 0.304688 | -1.105469 | -1.204102 |
### § 17.80.020. Review process and application. | **A. Generally.** The city shall review the specific use standards herein concurrently with the associated building permit, conditional use permit, and/or zoning clearance application.
**B. Submittal Requirements.** In addition to other submittal requirements, applicants shall provide materials to demonstrate complian... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.601074 | -0.471924 | -0.768555 | -1.151367 |
### § 17.80.030. Accessory dwelling units. | **A. Purpose.** Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are intended to function as an independent housing unit that is subordinate to a primary use on the same lot. Accessory dwelling units are intended to provide guest housing, caretaker residence, or general housing for the Valdez community.
**B. Applicability.** The stand... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.050507 | 0.315918 | 0.759766 | -0.368896 |
### § 17.80.040. Dwelling—Mobile home. | **A. Applicability.** The standards herein are applicable to the placement of mobile homes not
City of Valdez, AK
§ 17.80.040 VALDEZ CODE § 17.80.060
present within the boundaries of the city of Valdez on the date of February 6, 2024.
B. Specific Use Standards.
1. No mobile home, as defined in this title, and const... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 1.332031 | 0.46582 | 1.056641 | -0.216431 |
### § 17.80.100. Adult entertainment uses. | A. Applicability. The standards herein apply to adult entertainment uses allowed pursuant to Table 17.16.040-1.
B. An adult entertainment use shall not be allowed within one thousand feet of another existing adult entertainment use.
C. An adult entertainment use shall not be located within five hundred feet of any pr... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | valdez | null | 1.253906 | 0.666992 | 1.933594 | 1.244141 |
### § 17.80.110. Animal husbandry, boarding, kennels, animal shelters. | A. Animal husbandry, boarding, kennels, and animal shelter uses must comply with Title 6.
B. Animal husbandry uses are restricted to zoning districts where agricultural uses are permitted, except for the keeping of poultry and fowl pursuant to Title 6.
C. Raising of Livestock. The raising of livestock, when allowed a... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | valdez | null | 1.683594 | 0.930664 | 1.274414 | 0.537109 |
### § 17.80.210. Applicability. | The provisions of this article shall apply to all accessory structures and uses established, added, modified or expanded on a lot, other than accessory dwelling units.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.740234 | -0.764648 | -0.335938 | -1.421875 |
### § 17.80.220. Standards. | All accessory structures and uses shall comply with the following standards: | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.61377 | 0.374023 | -0.078369 | -1.089844 |
#### A. Accessory Building Without a Primary Structure. | No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any lot prior to the time of construction of the primary building to which it is accessory. The city may allow, at the discretion of the community development director, an accessory structure prior to the construction of a primary structure if a building permit... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.812012 | -1.041016 | 0.167358 | -0.739746 |
#### B. Size. | The footprint of an accessory structure may exceed that of the primary structure.
1. Garages or workshops, attached or detached, are permitted to be larger than the primary residential structure on a lot.
2. Garages or workshops may have a dwelling unit, such as an apartment or residential loft, attached. In such cas... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.401123 | -0.766113 | -0.22876 | -1.107422 |
#### C. Separation. | Detached accessory structures are subject to the Valdez building code regarding fire separation. | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.293945 | -0.034821 | 0.137695 | -0.615234 |
#### D. Location. | 1. Accessory structures must meet the minimum front setback requirement for the zoning district in which they are located.
2. Accessory structures, such as a workshop or storage shed, two hundred square feet or less, and not on a permanent foundation, may encroach into the rear and side yard setbacks only; provided, t... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.291748 | -0.016129 | 0.447266 | -0.845703 |
#### E. Intermodal Shipping Containers (Connex Units). | The use of a connex unit as an accessory structure is allowed in all zoning districts subject to the following:
City of Valdez, AK
§ 17.80.220
VALDEZ CODE
§ 17.80.220
1. Except in the industrial and commercial districts, connex units shall be screened on sides facing abutting public streets by structures, landscapi... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.053589 | 0.686523 | -0.117065 | -0.506836 |
### § 17.84.010. Purpose and applicability. | **A. Purpose.** A planned unit development (PUD) is a type of conditional use permit that allows for design flexibility of the city's zoning dimensional standards with the intent to achieve better project design than could be otherwise achieved through the direct application of those standards. A PUD is different from ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 1.344727 | 1.631836 | 0.27832 | 0.042603 |
### § 17.88.010. Purpose and applicability. | A. **Purpose.** This chapter is intended to provide additional details on measurements and calculations used throughout this title relating to site development and standards for site development that apply to all zoning districts.
B. **Applicability.** This chapter applies to the establishment or expansion of all uses... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.189453 | -0.557129 | -1.140625 | -1.291992 |
### § 17.88.020. Measurements and calculations methodology. | A. **Yards and Setbacks.** The following regulations supplement, define and restrict the meaning and intent of the yard and setback provisions set forth in this title:
1. Where setbacks are required, they shall be open and unobstructed. Fences, driveways, paved parking lots, and other nonobstructing uses of the proper... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.042725 | 0.552734 | 0.302734 | -0.694824 |
## § 17.88.030. Snow storage. | A. **Purpose.** This section is intended to establish basic standards and a review process to ensure adequate snow storage for new developments.
B. **Applicability.** These provisions apply to all new or expanded developments except development of one detached dwelling unit, duplex, two-unit townhouse, or accessory dw... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.365723 | 0.115112 | 1.212891 | 0.397217 |
## § 17.88.040. Outdoor storage. | City of Valdez, AK
§ 17.88.040 VALDEZ CODE § 17.88.050
A. Outdoor Storage Accessory to a Commercial or Industrial Use. Outdoor storage of goods, equipment, and/or materials accessory to a commercial or industrial principal use shall be allowed subject to the following standards:
1. Each outdoor storage area shall no... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | valdez | null | 1.600586 | 0.888672 | 0.850586 | 0.501465 |
### § 17.92.010. Purpose. | This chapter establishes standards for the amount, location and development of motor vehicle parking, standards for bicycle parking, and standards for on-site loading areas. These regulations are designed to avoid parking shortages, to encourage compact development patterns, to accommodate redevelopment, and to recogni... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.552734 | -0.891602 | -1.003906 | -0.78418 |
### § 17.92.020. Applicability. | The parking and loading standards in this chapter apply to all new development in the city, as well as changes of use and redevelopment.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.564941 | -0.875488 | -1.011719 | -1.360352 |
#### B. Access. | 1. All motor vehicle parking lots shall be designed to allow parking lots and adjacent nonresidential and multi-unit vehicles to enter and exit the street in a forward motion. An exception may be allowed in cases where parking is provided abutting an alley.
2. A tandem parking arrangement may be allowed only when prov... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | 1.151367 | 0.587402 | 0.337158 | -0.393066 |
### § 17.96.010. Purpose. | The purposes of this sign code are to promote:
A. The protection of the health, safety, property and welfare of the citizens of Valdez, and vision of the community;
B. Commercial and civic communications that accommodate the need of the community to convey information to the public;
C. The protection and enhancement... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.777832 | -0.628418 | -0.782227 | -0.048615 |
### § 17.96.020. General provisions. | A sign permit shall be obtained from the community development department before any sign is installed in any district, except for those signs exempted from the permit requirement by this section.
(Ord. 24-01 § 1) | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.323975 | -1.359375 | -0.123718 | -1.076172 |
### § 17.96.030. Definitions. | The following terms, as used in this section, shall have the meanings stated. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
"Awning sign" means a building sign attached to, affixed to, or painted on an awning.
"Banner sign... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.957031 | 0.787109 | 0.13147 | -0.973145 |
### § 17.100.010. Purpose, applicability, and general provisions. | **A. Purpose.** The provisions of this chapter are intended to establish the standards, allowances, and limitations relating to nonconforming situations. Nonconforming situations include land use, structures, site improvements, signs, and lots/parcels that were legally established and remained in continuous existence b... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | 1.59082 | 1.539063 | 0.333008 | -0.02916 |
### 1.01.010 Adoption. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.199219 | -0.636719 | 0.113403 | -1.241211 | |
### 1.01.020 Title – Citation – Reference. | The codification of the ordinances of the city adopted by the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as the “Wasilla Municipal Code” and it shall be sufficient to refer to said codification as the
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
Wasilla Municipal Code in... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.149414 | 0.5625 | -1.443359 | -1.324219 |
### 1.01.030 Reference applies to all amendments. | Whenever a reference is made to the Wasilla Municipal Code or to any portion thereof, or to any ordinance of the city codified therein, the reference shall include and apply to all amendments, corrections and additions heretofore, now or hereafter made. (Ord. 01-01 § 4, 2001) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.333984 | -0.875 | -1.171875 | -1.303711 |
### 1.01.040 Ordinances adopted prior to adoption of the code. | The last ordinance included in the compilation of the Wasilla Municipal Code was Ordinance Serial No. 00-31, adopted on April 10, 2000. The following ordinances, adopted subsequent to Ordinance Serial No. 00-31, but prior to adoption of the Wasilla Municipal Code, are hereby adopted and made a part of the Wasilla Munic... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.838867 | -0.373779 | -1.302734 | -1.335938 |
### 1.01.050 Effect of code on past actions and obligations. | The adoption of the Wasilla Municipal Code does not affect prosecutions for ordinance violations committed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter,* does not waive any fee or penalty due and unpaid on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and does not affect the val... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.157227 | -0.265869 | -1.199219 | -0.977539 |
### 1.01.060 References to prior code. | References in city forms, documents and regulations to a chapter or section of the former city code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding chapter or section of the Wasilla Municipal Code. (Ord. 01-01 § 7, 2001) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.538086 | -0.627441 | -1.288086 | -1.62207 |
### 1.04.010 Definitions. | When used in this code, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Borough” means the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
“Business day” means a calendar day on which the city’s administrative offices are open to provide general services to the public.
“Calendar day” means any... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.096924 | 0.438232 | -1.050781 | -1.134766 |
### 1.04.020 Ordinances included in the Wasilla Municipal Code. | Each ordinance after adoption shall be codified as prescribed by AS 29.25.050. (Prior code § 1.12.020) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.53125 | -0.117676 | -1.061523 | -1.483398 |
### 1.04.030 Supplements or revisions to the Wasilla Municipal Code. | Any and all additions or amendments to such code, when passed in such form as to indicate the intention of the council to make the same a part thereof, shall be deemed to be incorporated in such code so that reference to the “Code of Ordinances of the City of Wasilla, Alaska” shall be understood and intended to include... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.4375 | -0.428223 | -1.417969 | -1.532227 |
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