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### 5.20.110 Property subject to Horizontal Property Regimes Act. | In the case of a parcel which, but for the provisions of the Alaska Horizontal Property Regimes Act, would be specially assessed for a portion of the costs of a public improvement as set forth in this section, the assessment which would otherwise be levied against the parcel shall be levied against each apartment or un... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.22168 | 0.841797 | -1.5 | -0.956055 |
### 5.20.120 Planned unit developments. | Common parcels within planned unit developments not subject to the Alaska Horizontal Property Regimes Act, and which include lands held both individually and in common, shall have their proportionate share of an assessment, applicable to common parcels, levied against the common ownership only. (Prior code § 2.60.130) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.439453 | -0.385742 | -1.047852 | -1.026367 |
### 5.20.130 Public hearing notice. | Notice by publication and mail shall be given of the public hearings required under WMC 5.20.060(B)(2) and (B)(4). Notice of the public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the city at least once in each of any two consecutive weeks prior to the week fixed for the hearing. The city cl... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.047852 | 0.554199 | -0.657715 | -0.469727 |
## 5.20.140 City resolution – Filed on record. | A. **Recordation.** The city clerk’s office shall file on record with the district recorder all resolutions creating or establishing assessment districts.
B. **Failure to File.** Failure to file a resolution as required by subsection (A) of this section shall not operate to impair any right or interest the city has or... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.695313 | -0.302246 | -0.785156 | -0.890625 |
## 5.20.150 Waiver of objections. | The irregularity or validity of any special assessment procedure is waived and may not be contested or questioned in any manner in any proceeding whatsoever by any person not filing a written objection to the assessment roll prior to its confirmation. (Prior code § 2.60.160) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.989746 | -0.814941 | -0.381836 | -0.903809 |
## 5.20.160 Cumulative enforcement. | The collection, foreclosure or enforcement of any installment or any part of a special assessment shall not bar, prevent or otherwise extinguish the right of the city to collect, foreclose or enforce the payment of any other installment or part of the same or any other special assessment. (Prior code § 2.60.170) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.908691 | -0.686035 | -0.968262 | -0.971191 |
## 5.20.170 Application of state law. | It is the purpose of this chapter to replace and supersede all the provisions of AS 29.46.030 through 29.46.100 except AS 29.46.080(c); provided, all privileges, protections, immunity, presumptions and authorizations set out in AS 29.46 are retained and shall apply to the city and its special assessment district procee... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.376953 | 0.710938 | -1.217773 | -1.125977 |
### A. Council Corrections. | If any special assessment procedure of the council is found to be irregular or invalid for any reason, the council may correct the same at any time within 90 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll or within one year after final determination of any litigation thereon, whether before or after the com... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.456543 | -0.430176 | -1.029297 | -0.666016 |
### B. Court Ordered Corrections. | In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction orders that any or all of a special assessment may not be assessed or enforced by the council because of any irregular or invalid special assessment procedure, the council may make a new assessment or reassessment upon the properties specially benefited by the improve... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.554688 | 0.67334 | -1.165039 | -0.151489 |
### C. Initiation of Corrections. | In the event of a need to correct the irregular or invalid special assessment procedure, the council may proceed to make a new assessment or reassessment of the property specially benefited by beginning the assessment procedure again at the place where the defect that caused the inequity or invalidity occurred. Only th... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.659668 | 0.431396 | -0.680664 | -0.621094 |
### D. Assessment Credits/Refunds. | 1. In any new assessment or reassessment by the council all sums paid upon the former assessment shall be credited to the property upon any new assessment or reassessment and the new assessment or reassessment shall, to that extent, be deemed satisfied;
2. If a refund, rather than credit, is determined to be available... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.796387 | 0.329834 | -0.813477 | -1.071289 |
## 5.20.190 Payment of assessment. | A. Due Dates, Delinquency, Interest and Penalty. The council in the resolution confirming the assessment roll shall fix a schedule of dates when the special assessment or special assessment installment payments become due and delinquent. Deferred or installment payments bear interest at the rate payable on bonds issued... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.380859 | 0.910645 | 0.504883 | 0.841797 |
### 5.20.200 Lien – Procedure for collection. | A special assessment shall be a first lien prior and paramount to all liens except city and borough real property tax liens, upon the property assessed from the time the special assessment is levied in the resolution confirming the assessment roll. The lien shall be of the same character, effect and duration as a lien ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.474609 | 1.365234 | -0.343262 | 0.623047 |
### 5.20.210 Limitations on suits, actions and appeals. | The decision of the council on an objection to any assessment procedure may be appealed to the Superior Court, Third Judicial District, Alaska, in the manner provided by law. If no objection is filed or taken within 30 days after the date of confirmation of the assessment roll, the assessment procedure is considered va... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.227539 | -0.733398 | -0.876953 | -0.843262 |
### 5.20.220 Dissolution of assessment district. | An assessment district created to finance a capital improvement may be dissolved by council resolution at any time after the district’s share of the cost of the improvement has been paid. (Prior code § 2.60.230)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.290039 | -1.056641 | -0.954102 | -0.910645 |
### 5.28.010 Acquisition and ownership – Authority. | The city may acquire, own and hold real property within or outside the city boundaries by purchase, gift, devise, grant, dedication, exchange, redemption, purchase or equity or redemption, operation of law, tax or lien foreclosure, adverse possession, condemnation or declaration of taking, annexation, or by any other l... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.082031 | -0.473877 | -1.020508 | -0.909668 |
### 5.28.020 Real property defined. | As used in this chapter, “real property” includes any estate in land, easement, right-of-way, lease, permit, license, franchise, future interest, building, fixture, or any other right, title or interest in land or building. (Prior code § 7.04.020)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed M... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.682129 | -0.899902 | -0.947754 | -1.3125 |
## 5.28.030 Acquisition form. | A. The city may acquire, own and hold real property by warranty or quitclaim deed, easement, grant, permit, license deed of trust, mortgage, contract of sale of real property, plat dedication, lease, tax deed, will, or any other lawful method or mode of conveyance or grant. Real property shall be held in the name of “T... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.661621 | 0.633301 | -1.121094 | -0.74707 |
## 5.28.040 Ownership form. | A. The city may acquire and hold real property as sole owner or as tenant in common or other lawful tenancy, with any other person or governmental body for any public purpose. The city may hold real property in trust for any public purpose.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.833496 | -0.666016 | -1.011719 | -0.992188 |
### 5.28.050 Acquisition and ownership rights and powers. | The city shall have and may exercise all rights and powers in the acquisition, ownership and holding of real property as if the city were a private person. (Prior code § 7.04.050) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.177734 | -1.18457 | -1.016602 | -1.291992 |
### 5.28.060 Acquisition dedication by plat. | The city accepts ownership of all rights-of-way easements and other real property dedicated to the public. (Prior code § 7.04.060) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.586914 | -1.144531 | -1.536133 | -1.469727 |
### 5.28.070 Industrial sites. | The city may acquire, own and hold real property, either inside or outside the city boundaries, for sites available for new industries which will benefit the city. (Prior code § 7.04.070) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.379883 | -1.543945 | -1.163086 | -1.086914 |
### 5.28.080 Federal and state aid. | The city may apply for, contract, and do all things necessary to cooperate with the United States Government and the state of Alaska for the acquisition, holding, improvement or development of real property within and outside the city boundaries. (Prior code § 7.04.080) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.618164 | -1.069336 | -1.373047 | -1.198242 |
### 5.28.090 Real property as security. | The council may pledge, mortgage, or otherwise secure city real property for the payment of city bonded or other indebtedness when required, as authorized by law. (Prior code § 7.04.090)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.035156 | -0.945801 | -0.992676 | -1.103516 |
### 5.32.010 Lands available. | All lands which the city holds title, and which in the opinion of the council are not needed for, or devoted to, a municipal purpose, may be leased or sold, as hereinafter provided for, and in such case where such sale or lease would be in the best interest of the public. (Prior code § 7.16.010) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.54541 | -0.845703 | -1.142578 | -1.298828 |
### 5.32.020 Qualifications of applicants or bidders. | A. An applicant or bidder for a lease or purchase must be:
1. A citizen of the United States and 19 years of age or over;
2. A permanent resident who has filed a declaration of intention to become a citizen and be 19 years of age or over; or
3. A group, association or incorporation which is authorized to conduct bus... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.156006 | 0.381592 | -0.044464 | 0.138428 |
### 5.32.030 Appraisal required. | No lands or any interest in land shall be sold or exchanged unless the same has been appraised by a qualified appraiser within six months prior to the date fixed for the sale or exchange. The mayor shall be responsible to have such appraisal made and it shall reflect any restrictions on the use of the land as offered f... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.711914 | -0.562012 | 0.217407 | -0.26416 |
### 5.32.040 Methods of disposal. | Land, or any interest in land may be disposed of under one of the following procedures as approved by the city council.
A. By public auction or sealed bid to the highest qualified bidder; and
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. By negotiated sale, lease or exchange... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.09375 | -0.371826 | -1.283203 | -1.217773 |
## 5.32.060 Council approval. | A. “Temporary use permits,” as defined by this subsection, are not subject to the requirements of council approval as stated in WMC 5.32.090(B), (C) and (D). Similarly, the lease procedures provided for by WMC 5.32.090 and 5.32.110 are not intended to apply to temporary use permits. The mayor is granted the authority t... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.735352 | 1.010742 | -0.258301 | -0.216553 |
## 5.32.070 Conditions of sale. | Any sale or other disposition of city lands or any interest in lands shall be subject to terms and conditions as set forth in this chapter and in the city ordinance or resolution approving the disposition. The mayor may impose additional conditions, limitations and terms for the protection of the interest of the city a... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.942383 | -0.703125 | -0.559082 | -0.856934 |
## 5.32.080 General sale procedures. | A. All applications for purchase or lease of city lands shall be filed with the city on appropriate forms. Each application for lease or sale shall be accompanied by a $10.00 filing fee. Filing fees are not refundable. The filing of an application for purchase shall not in any way vest any right in the applicant to the... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.833496 | -0.177124 | -0.800781 | -0.611328 |
## 5.32.090 Lease procedures. | A. General Regulations. In addition to the regulations governing leasing as set forth within sale procedures above, the additional regulations and procedures set forth below shall apply specifically to leases.
B. Expiration. Unless the lease is renewed or sooner terminated as provided herein, the lessee shall peaceabl... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.110474 | 0.45752 | 0.109558 | -0.4375 |
### 5.32.100 Negotiated sales and exchanges. | **A.** The mayor may, with the approval of the city council by ordinance, negotiate a sale or exchange of city land without public auction or sealed bid if the following conditions exists:
1. The application to purchase or exchange city land is: (a) by an owner of property contiguous on a side with the city land appli... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.027039 | 0.480713 | -0.648926 | -0.629395 |
### 5.32.110 Negotiated leases. | **A.** The mayor may, with the approval of the council by ordinance, negotiate a lease of city land without public auction or sealed bid and without voter ratification under the following conditions:
1. The lease is for a beneficial new industry;
2. The lease is for a public purpose, to a governmental agency or nonpr... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.230713 | 0.586914 | -0.683594 | 0.370117 |
## 5.32.115 Leases of space in city buildings. | This section applies to the leasing of space in city-owned buildings, to the exclusion of the provisions of all other sections of this chapter. The mayor may, with the approval of the council by resolution, award a lease of space in a building owned by the city either by negotiation or to the person that submits the be... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.166138 | -0.584961 | -1.100586 | -0.697266 |
## 5.32.120 Lease of airport property. | A. **General.** This section applies to the lease of airport property, to the exclusion of the provisions of all other sections of this chapter. Airport property may be leased through an application or sealed bid process.
B. **Application Process.** An applicant desiring to lease airport property shall submit an appli... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.874512 | 0.57959 | -0.648926 | -0.418945 |
### 5.36.010 Disposal of personal property. | A. Each department shall report to the mayor at such times as the mayor may require, any items of personal property that are obsolete, surplus, or otherwise of no current value to the functions of the department.
B. The mayor may dispose of personal property that is valued at not more than $10,000 upon such notice and... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.227661 | -0.630371 | -1.226563 | -0.956543 |
### 5.40.010 Disposable property – Definitions. | The following words or phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Apparent owner” of property held by the Wasilla police department and governed by this chapter means a person whose name appears on the records of the Wasilla police department as the person entitled to that ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.309814 | 0.936523 | -0.270264 | -0.203979 |
## 5.40.020 Notice of possession. | A. The police chief shall publish identification of valuable found property on the city website or the city social media page for a period of at least 30 days. During the same time period the police chief shall send copies of the notice by mail to the last known apparent owner and to the finder, if any, at their respec... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.61084 | 0.561523 | -0.058655 | 0.267578 |
## 5.40.030 Disposition. | If the property is unclaimed by the lawful owner or finder, if any, after the publication and/or mailing of the notice of possession and the expiration of the time periods as required by WMC 5.40.020 has expired, the property shall be disposed of as follows:
A. Valuable found property, including money, shall be return... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.26123 | 1.115234 | -0.521484 | 0.306152 |
### 5.40.060 Dangerous or perishable property or property of minimal value – Immediate disposal. | A. Perishable property or property that constitutes an immediate danger to the public may be disposed of immediately in any manner without notice. Notice of disposal of property destroyed under this subsection shall be sent to the finder and apparent owner, if known, of the property no more than 10 business days after ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.069641 | -1.03418 | -0.072998 | 1.719727 |
### 6.04.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set for in this section:
“Business” means a person engaging or offering to engage in a trade, a service, a profession, or an activity with the goal of receiving a financial benefit in exchange for the provision of services, goods, or ot... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.222046 | -0.052612 | -1.03418 | -1.020508 |
### 6.04.015 License required. | No person may engage in business in the city without a current business license issued by the city under this chapter. A person engages in business in the city if the person maintains a permanent or temporary place of business within the city, provides services inside the city, or meets physical presence requirements u... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.868164 | -0.777344 | 0.110291 | -0.492188 |
#### A. Annual Business License. | 1. An annual business license is issued to a person that engages in business throughout the year or portion thereof.
2. An annual business license is assessed for the calendar year, and expires on December 31 of the year in which it was issued. If an application is submitted in the month of December, the license will ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.52002 | -1.00293 | -0.651367 | -1.063477 |
#### B. Special Event Business License. | 1. A special event business license is issued to a person organizing an event or that engages in business at an event temporary in nature lasting a period of seven days or less.
2. A separate special event business license is required for each special event lasting seven days or less.
3. A special event business lice... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.494385 | -0.82373 | -0.366699 | -0.793457 |
### 6.04.025 Application – Fee. | **A.** An application for a business license is submitted to the finance director on a form approved by the finance director, and shall be accompanied by the fee required under subsection (B) of this section. The application shall include the following information, and any additional information that the finance direct... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.161255 | -0.306396 | -0.864746 | -1.082031 |
### 6.04.035 Review of application. | **A.** The finance director shall issue a business license to an applicant upon finding that the application includes all required information, the applicant has paid any required application fee, and the applicant has satisfied the requirements of subsections (B) and (C) of this section.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.020508 | 0.955566 | 0.467773 | 0.584473 |
## 6.04.040 License – Compliance with other provisions required. | A person engaging in a business subject to licensing provisions of a regulatory nature must, in addition to filing the regular application required by this chapter, comply with any other or additional regulatory provisions before being entitled to a license. (Ord. 18-06 § 15, 2018)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is curren... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.37915 | -0.627441 | -0.371094 | -0.89209 |
### 6.04.045 Information on business license – Changes in information – Display of license. | A. A business license shall state the information concerning the licensee that the finance director may reasonably require.
B. A licensee shall notify the finance director promptly in writing of any change in the required information on the business license. In response to the notice, and upon the surrender of the pri... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.177124 | -0.944336 | -0.369873 | -1.000977 |
### 6.04.055 Transfer of business. | A. A business license expires upon the effective date of a transfer of the business. Not later than 15 days after the effective date of the transfer, the licensee shall provide written notice to the finance director of the transfer, including the name, address, form of organization and jurisdiction of organization of t... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.267578 | 0.305664 | -0.419922 | -0.584961 |
## 6.04.065 Suspension or revocation of business license. | A. The finance director may suspend or revoke a business license when the finance director determines that the licensee is delinquent in paying sales tax or is in violation of any requirements under WMC Chapter 5.16, or the licensee has failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
B. The finance director sh... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.581055 | 0.619629 | 0.405762 | 1.207031 |
## 6.04.075 Regulations. | The finance director may implement regulations and forms to interpret or clarify the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 18-06 § 19, 2018; Ord. 13-23(AM) § 3, 2013; Ord. 07-30 § 4, 2007) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.845703 | -0.554688 | -1.201172 | -1.391602 |
## 6.04.085 Violations – Remedies. | A. Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20.
B. A person who is convicted of violating a provision of this subsection shall be subject to a fine of not more than $250.00.
C. The city may bring a civil action to:
1. Enjoin a violation of this chapter. On application fo... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.766113 | -0.120728 | -0.244019 | 0.849609 |
### 6.08.020 Permit required. | No person may offer for sale or sell goods or services of any type to the public on any city property or in any public right-of-way within the city, except in accordance with a vendor permit issued under this chapter. (Ord. 03-25 § 3, 2003; prior code § 9.12.020) | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.004883 | -1.010742 | 0.237427 | -0.347168 |
### 6.08.030 Single location vendor permit. | A. A single location vendor permit will permit the holder to sell only food and nonalcoholic beverages at a single location that is specified in the permit.
B. The public works director shall designate the spaces on city property where a vendor may locate under a single location vendor permit, and establish rules gove... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.35498 | 0.392578 | -0.161133 | -0.606934 |
## 6.08.040 Mobile vendor permit. | A. A mobile vendor permit will permit the holder to sell only food and nonalcoholic beverages at more than one location, with the time of operation at a single location limited as stated in the permit.
B. The public works director shall determine the number of mobile vendor permits that will be issued in a calendar ye... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.179443 | -0.518555 | -0.323486 | -0.694336 |
## 6.08.050 Short-term vendor permit. | A. A short-term vendor permit will permit the holder to sell only food and nonalcoholic beverages during a specified period not exceeding seven consecutive days, either at a single location that is specified in the permit or at more than one location, with the time of operation at a single location limited as stated in... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.020218 | -0.602539 | -0.579102 | -0.85498 |
## 6.08.060 Application for permit. | A. A completed application for a vendor permit shall be submitted to the public works director for approval. Each application shall include:
1. A $100.00 permit fee for a single location vendor permit under WMC 6.08.030 or mobile vendor permit under WMC 6.08.040, and a $25.00 permit fee for a short-term vendor permit ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.160034 | 0.524902 | -0.153076 | 0.066223 |
## 6.08.070 Permit conditions. | A. The public works director may issue a permit under this chapter subject to conditions, including, but not limited to:
1. Designation of location, activity and scope of operation;
2. Size of vehicle or sale apparatus;
3. Holding valid state, city and borough business licenses; and
4. Any additional requirements o... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.104492 | -0.172363 | 0.291016 | 0.232788 |
## 6.08.080 Operating requirements. | A. The holder of a permit under this chapter shall comply with the following operating requirements:
1. All permits and required licenses shall be displayed prominently while conducting permitted activities.
2. Permit holders shall be responsible to the city for their actions, and those of their agents and employees ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.375732 | -0.258057 | 0.790527 | 0.525391 |
## 6.08.090 Revocation or suspension of permit. | A. A permit may be revoked or suspended by the city if:
1. False or misleading statements are made by the permit holder, agents or employees in conjunction with the application for the permit;
2. The permitted activity has been operated in violation of any provision of applicable law, or the terms or conditions of th... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.047852 | 0.169678 | 0.052551 | 1.123047 |
### 6.08.100 Appeals from decisions of administration. | An appeal from a decision to refuse to issue, place conditions on, suspend or revoke a permit shall be made to the city council by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk within 30 days of the issuance of a written decision. (Prior code § 9.12.100) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.389648 | -1.226563 | -0.750488 | -0.662109 |
### 6.08.110 Remedies and penalties. | Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20. A total of three citations in one calendar year against a person holding a permit under this chapter shall result in the revocation of the permit. (Ord. 01-47 § 4, 2001; prior code § 9.12.110) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.21875 | -0.238037 | -0.272217 | 0.128784 |
### 6.16.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Board” means the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
“License location” means the lot or parcel, and structure, where a licensed premises would be located pursuant to a liquor license application that i... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.826172 | 0.097656 | -0.524414 | -1.051758 |
## 6.16.020 Review of liquor license applications. | A. Upon receiving notice from the Board of an application for the issuance, renewal, transfer of location or transfer to another person of a liquor license for a license location in the city, including without limitation an application to transfer a license to a license location in the city under AS 04.11.400(m), the c... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.605957 | 1.12793 | 0.25293 | 0.539063 |
### 6.16.030 Waiver of protest. | If, within 20 business days after the referrals under WMC 6.16.020 of a liquor license application that is subject to protest by the city under AS 04.11.480, the mayor finds that the referrals have resulted in no findings adverse to the liquor license application that have not been resolved, the mayor shall notify the ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.369629 | 0.4646 | -0.553711 | -0.444092 |
### 6.16.040 Consideration by council. | **A.** Within 20 business days after the referrals under WMC 6.16.020, the mayor shall schedule each liquor license application for which the city has not waived its right to protest under WMC 6.16.030 for consideration by the city council at a city council meeting, and send written notice to the applicant. The notice ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.626953 | 1.225586 | 0.084534 | 0.302979 |
### 6.20.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Operator” means a person who operates a taxicab by employment or contract with a taxicab business owner.
“Taxicab” or “vehicle” means any motor vehicle designed and constructed to transport passengers not mo... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.046753 | -0.325684 | -0.72998 | -0.899414 |
### 6.20.020 Operation of taxicab business. | No person may engage in the operation of a taxicab business within the city without first obtaining a city business license. (Ord. 14-28(AM) § 2, 2014) | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.538086 | -1.831055 | 0.49707 | -0.335938 |
### 6.20.030 Application for vehicle permit. | A. Each taxicab business must obtain an application for permit for each vehicle to be operated in connection with a taxicab business from the Wasilla police department on an annual basis. A vehicle permit application must be accompanied by the following information:
1. The name and business identification number of th... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.146973 | -0.439209 | -0.424072 | -0.519043 |
## 6.20.040 Vehicle permit. | A. Upon approval of the application by the police chief, or his or her designee, a vehicle permit shall be issued to each vehicle to be operated. A taxicab permit shall be nontransferable, nonassignable, and nonrefundable. The taxicab permit shall contain:
1. The name of the business that the vehicle permit is issued;... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.490723 | -0.545898 | 0.02594 | -0.491943 |
## 6.20.050 Insurance requirement. | A. A vehicle permit may not be issued unless the business files a certificate of liability insurance from an insurance company authorized to do business in the state of Alaska.
B. Each vehicle shall be insured in the minimum amounts:
1. Liability coverage with limits of not less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.250488 | 0.121704 | 0.770508 | 1.352539 |
## 6.20.060 Vehicle inspections. | A. At the time of application for a taxicab permit, and annually thereafter, a vehicle licensed under this chapter must be inspected. The police chief shall designate the inspection schedule. The permit holder shall be responsible for scheduling the inspection and any expenses incurred. The police chief, or his or her ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.595215 | -1.145508 | 0.053589 | 0.428955 |
## 6.20.070 Operator permit. | A. Each operator of a taxicab must meet the following qualifications and have proof of the following information on file with the taxicab business owner:
1. Possess a valid Alaska driver’s license;
2. Be at least 19 years of age; and
3. Obtain a current criminal background check from the state of Alaska.
The Wasill... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.640625 | -0.624512 | 1.114258 | 0.572754 |
## 6.20.080 Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances. | An operator of a taxicab operating within city limits shall not have alcoholic beverages or a controlled substance in their possession at any time while on duty. An operator shall not purchase to transport, or deliver alcohol or any other controlled substance at the request of any individual or passenger. Any transport... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.158813 | -1.40332 | 2.082031 | 0.842285 |
## 6.20.090 Audit, suspension and revocation – Remedies and penalties. | A. A taxicab business shall maintain the following records which may be audited by the city to ensure compliance with the requirements of this code:
1. Records of business transactions conducted within the city; and
2. Record of operators driving for the taxicab business.
B. The operation of a taxicab business may b... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.703125 | 0.267334 | 0.650879 | 1.541992 |
### 7.04.010 Definitions. | When used in this title, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
“Abandon an animal” means to leave an animal for an extended period of time without food, water or shelter or in conditions w... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.371094 | 0.916504 | 1.739258 | 1.374023 |
## 7.04.020 Jurisdiction. | A. The city has jurisdiction over domestic and domesticated animals including canid hybrids. The city does not have jurisdiction over the following animals:
1. Wild animals;
2. Game animals, the taking or possession of which is regulated by the state or federal government.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.525391 | -0.363037 | -0.455078 | -0.528809 |
### 7.04.030 Animal annoyance. | It is unlawful for any animal owner to allow an animal to annoy any person. Violation of this provision is an infraction. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 3, 2009; prior code § 12.05.030) | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.806152 | -1.863281 | 0.565918 | 0.702148 |
### 7.04.040 Sanitary enclosures. | It is unlawful for any person to own any animal unless all structures, pens and yards, and areas in which the animal is kept, are maintained in a sanitary and safe condition. Violation of this provision is an infraction. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 3, 2009; prior code § 12.05.040) | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.610352 | -1.587891 | 2.261719 | 0.904785 |
### 7.04.050 Diseased animals. | It is unlawful to own any animal infected with a contagious or pestilential disease, except when the animal is confined and isolated from other animals, people or under the care of a licensed veterinarian. Violation of this provision is an infraction. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 3, 2009; prior code § 12.05.050) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.432129 | -1.413086 | 1.285156 | 1.707031 |
### 7.04.060 Animals in public places. | It is unlawful to tie, stake or fasten any animal within any highway, street, alley or public place within the city, or so that the animal has access to any portion of any highway or street including the right-of-way, alley or public place therein; provided, that the mayor or his or her designee may make exceptions in ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.407227 | -0.826172 | 0.327148 | 0.171875 |
### 7.04.070 Restraint of animals. | A. All animals shall be continuously under restraint.
B. Livestock animals which are generally kept in a herd, flock or other grouping are subject to a single failure-to-restrain violation for the group.
C. No person shall release, without permission of the owner, any animal from restraint, except to preserve the ani... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.990723 | -1.148438 | 2.121094 | 0.867188 |
### 7.04.080 Humane animal care. | Humane animal care includes, but is not limited to, providing:
A. Sufficient wholesome and nutritious food daily which will keep the animal in healthy physical condition;
B. Sufficient daily quantities of fresh water which meet the hydration requirements for the animal;
C. Adequate shelter which provides adequate ai... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.19519 | -1.524414 | 2.34375 | 0.937988 |
### 7.04.090 Cruelty to animals. | A. No person shall intentionally injure or kill an animal unless:
1. The act committed is done humanely in conformity with applicable federal, state, borough, and city law;
2. The act is necessary to defend a human being or an animal from attack.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.066406 | -0.565918 | 1.785156 | 2.150391 |
## 7.04.100 Protective custody. | A. The chief animal care and regulation officer or authorized agent of the city may authorize taking an animal into protective custody when necessary to preserve the animal’s health or safety including but not limited to circumstances where the animal is:
1. Not humanely cared for by the owner;
2. Being cruelly treat... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.099609 | 0.543945 | 2.402344 | 1.539063 |
## 7.04.110 Live animal traps. | A. Intentional capture of domestic and domesticated animals by trap is prohibited, unless a live animal trap issued by the city, borough, or an agency authorized by contract with the city is used.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. A person who is issued a live ani... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.992188 | -0.341064 | 1.898438 | 1.454102 |
### 7.04.120 Severability. | Should any provision of this title or its application be held invalid, the remainder of its provisions shall not be affected. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 3, 2009; prior code § 12.05.120) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.530273 | -1.277344 | -0.632324 | -1.477539 |
### 7.08.010 Hearing officer. | A. Appeals and other proceedings under this chapter shall be heard by a hearing officer. To be appointed as a hearing officer, a person must have knowledge of this title, principles of due process, and animal treatment and behavior. A person may not act as hearing officer in any case in which the person or any member o... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.901367 | -0.15564 | -0.307861 | -0.617676 |
### 7.08.020 Jurisdiction. | A. The hearing officer has appellate jurisdiction over the determination of animals classified as Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 by the chief animal care and regulation officer, related written administrative orders, and animals forfeited pursuant to WMC 7.04.100(C)(1) or 7.20.040(E).
B. The hearing officer has original jurisdic... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.330811 | 0.453369 | -0.249268 | -0.81543 |
### 7.08.030 Proceedings. | A. Proceedings before the hearing officer shall be open to the public and electronically recorded.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. Proceedings before the hearing officer shall be subject to the following order and time limitations, unless the hearing officer, fo... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.944824 | -0.561523 | -0.394287 | -0.898926 |
## 7.08.040 Filing fees. | A. A $100.00 nonrefundable filing fee shall accompany an appeal to the hearing officer from a determination and related administrative order that an animal is a Level 1, 2, 3, or 4, from an animal forfeiture decision, or from an administrative decision of the chief animal care and regulation officer. There shall be no ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.262451 | 0.23645 | 0.667969 | 0.272949 |
### 7.08.045 Stays upon appeal. | The requirements of a classification or written administrative order may be stayed by the chief animal care and regulation officer when the classification or written administrative order is under appeal. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 4, 2009) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.992676 | -0.812012 | -0.502441 | -0.998047 |
### 7.08.050 Hearings. | A. General Procedures. An appeal or other proceeding under this chapter shall be conducted pursuant to the following procedures:
1. A request for a hearing shall be in writing and filed with the clerk within five business days of the date the animal owner is served with the chief animal care and regulation officer’s w... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.402344 | 1.182617 | 0.602051 | 0.689941 |
### 7.08.060 Reconsideration. | A. A hearing officer may reconsider a decision upon a petition for reconsideration of a party who filed a written argument. The petition for reconsideration shall be filed with the city clerk within five business days after the hearing officer’s decision has been mailed or personally served by the city clerk (or agent ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.256348 | 0.235474 | -0.951172 | -0.400635 |
## 7.08.070 Appeals to Superior Court. | A. Appeals by the animal owner or city from the written decision of the hearing officer shall be to the Alaska Superior Court in Palmer and governed by the 600 Series of the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. The city clerk shall estimate the cost of preparing the transcript of the hearing and compiling the record on... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.138672 | 0.007446 | -1.235352 | -0.890625 |
## 7.08.080 Fees upon appeal. | An animal whose owner is awaiting a decision on appeal may remain in impoundment at the chief animal care and regulation officer’s sole decision. The owner is responsible for all charges, costs, fees and expenses incurred from the date of impoundment. All fees are due in full prior to release of the animal. (Ord. 09-69... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.11499 | -0.974121 | 1.232422 | -0.505371 |
### 7.12.010 Animal care and regulation officers – Appointment. | A. **Appointment.** The mayor or agency authorized by contract with the city shall appoint a chief animal care and regulation officer.
B. **Contract for Services.** The city may contract, in whole or in part, for any or part of its animal care and regulation services. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 5, 2009; prior code § 12.35.010) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.533203 | -1.441406 | -0.788574 | -1.207031 |
### 7.12.020 Powers and duties of animal care and regulation officers. | A. **Chief Animal Care and Regulation Officer.** The chief animal care and regulation officer has the power to administer and enforce the provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the following: operating animal shelters, holding animal care and regulation hearings as authorized by this title, conducting... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.073547 | -0.3396 | -0.404541 | -0.385742 |
### 7.12.030 Interference. | A. It is unlawful for any person to taunt, harass, interfere with, hinder or molest an animal care and regulation officer or officer or agent of the city in the performance of any of the officer’s duties under this title.
B. It is unlawful for any person to remove or release any animal from the animal shelter, animal ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.741211 | -0.688965 | 0.876953 | 1.62207 |
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