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### 9.32.030 Restrictions. | A. It shall be unlawful to engage in an act of panhandling in an aggressive manner as follows:
1. Touching the solicited person without the solicited person’s consent;
2. Panhandling a person while such person is standing in line and waiting to be admitted to a commercial or public establishment without the property ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.512695 | -0.21936 | 0.977539 | 1.814453 |
### 9.32.040 Remedies and penalties. | Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20. (Ord. 14-30(AM) § 2, 2014) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.672363 | -0.064026 | -0.572754 | -0.865723 |
### 9.36.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Calendar day” means the remainder of the calendar year beginning from the date previous corrective action was taken.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
“Com... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.605469 | 1.137695 | 0.606445 | 0.478516 |
## 9.36.020 Fee for excessive police response. | A. Subject to subsection (B) of this section, the owner of a property and the tenant of a unit shall jointly pay the city a penalty for violations of this chapter as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20 per excessive police response to the dwelling unit or commercial unit during a calendar year.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.255859 | 1.152344 | 0.140137 | 0.928711 |
## 9.36.030 Notice to liable persons. | A. The city may notify the owner and tenant of a property in writing when the number of police responses in the current calendar year to a single dwelling unit or commercial unit in a property equals the number of excessive police responses for that type of property.
B. A notice under this section shall be given in a ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.665527 | 0.444336 | -0.046021 | 0.619141 |
## 9.36.040 Appropriate corrective action. | A. An owner or tenant of a property shall have 30 days from the date notice is accomplished, as required under WMC 9.36.030, to promptly take appropriate corrective action. Appropriate corrective action is action reasonably expected to correct the cause of the police responses to the property. Police officers holding t... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.395508 | 1.300781 | 1.263672 | 1.225586 |
## 9.36.050 Lien on property. | A. A fee imposed under WMC 9.36.020 is a lien on the property to which there have been an excessive number of police responses.
B. The lien becomes effective upon the recording of a notice of the lien that:
1. Describes the property that is the subject of the lien;
2. States the amount of fees accrued at the time of... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.828613 | 1.03125 | -0.862793 | -0.166504 |
## 9.36.060 Appeal. | A. A person determined liable for fees for excessive police responses under this chapter may, within 30 days of receiving a notice of imposition of fees, apply for a hearing on the determination to the police chief or designee.
B. The application shall be in writing and filed with the chief of police. The hearing shal... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.263428 | -0.179932 | -0.690918 | 0.164063 |
### 9.40.010 Definitions. | When used in the chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Consume” or “consumption” means the act of ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing marijuana into the human body.
“Manufacture” means any operation to cultivate marijuana or manufacture products in whic... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.440186 | 0.576172 | 1.134766 | 0.786133 |
### 9.40.020 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to enhance public safety by regulating availability and use of marijuana as marijuana is a psychoactive substance. (Ord. 15-08(AM) § 2, 2015)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.156128 | -1.038086 | 1.139648 | 0.910645 |
### 9.40.030 Limitations to manufacture. | A. Manufacturing edible products, marijuana extracts and/or concentrates made with marijuana for sale or other commercial use is prohibited within the Wasilla city limits.
B. Manufacturing marijuana extracts and/or concentrates using a volatile or explosive gas is prohibited within the Wasilla city limits. (Ord. 15-10... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.172974 | -0.856445 | 2.076172 | 1.111328 |
### 9.40.040 Limitation on transport. | Transport of marijuana within the Wasilla city limits shall be limited to no more than that allowed by Alaska State law. (Ord. 15-10(AM) § 4, 2015; Ord. 15-08(AM) § 2, 2015) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.598633 | -1.276367 | 1.051758 | 0.024048 |
### 9.40.050 Limitations on use. | A. Marijuana may be consumed only on private residential real property with consent of the owner pursuant to AS 17.38.040.
B. Use of marijuana may not disturb other residents of the same or neighboring properties. Any use disturbing other residents or neighbors must cease immediately. (Ord. 16-07(AM) § 5, 2016; Ord. 1... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.068359 | -1.40918 | 2.267578 | 0.937988 |
### 9.40.060 Marijuana clubs prohibited. | A. Marijuana clubs are prohibited within the Wasilla city limits.
B. Each day in which a violation of this provision is committed shall be deemed a separate violation. (Ord. 15-08(AM) § 2, 2015) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.366699 | -1.754883 | 1.419922 | 0.845703 |
### 9.40.062 Retail marijuana stores prohibited. | A. Retail marijuana stores are prohibited within the Wasilla city limits.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. Each day in which a violation of this provision is committed shall be deemed a separate violation.
(Ord. 16-07(AM) § 3, 2016) | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.481445 | -1.058594 | 1.126953 | 0.764648 |
### 9.40.064 Marijuana cultivation facilities prohibited. | A. Marijuana cultivation facilities are prohibited within the Wasilla city limits.
B. Each day in which a violation of this provision is committed shall be deemed a separate violation.
(Ord. 16-07(AM) § 4, 2016) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.498779 | -1.59668 | 1.545898 | 1.223633 |
### 9.40.070 Remedies and penalties. | A. Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20.
B. Each full ounce or portion thereof in excess of the permitted amount shall constitute basis for violation of this chapter and constitute a separate violation pursuant to WMC Chapter 1.20.
C. Manufacturing of edible produc... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.119995 | 0.474609 | 0.305908 | 0.859375 |
### 9.44.010 Definitions. | Any word, term, or phrase not defined in this section shall have its ordinary and common meaning. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
“Affected establishment” means any retail or commercial business facility located inside the ci... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.631348 | -0.072632 | 0.187256 | -0.779297 |
### 9.44.020 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to reduce the generation of waste from single-use plastic disposable shopping bags. (Ord. 17-24(AM) § 2, 2018) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.962891 | -1.821289 | -0.244019 | -0.363281 |
### 9.44.030 Single-use plastic disposable shopping bag prohibited. | A. No affected retail establishment may provide to any customer a single-use plastic disposable shopping bag for the purpose of carrying away goods from the point of sale.
B. No person may distribute single-use plastic disposable shopping bags at any city facility or any event held on city property. (Ord. 17-24(AM) § ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.349365 | -1.466797 | 0.888184 | 0.148315 |
### 10.04.010 State traffic laws adopted by reference. | The city adopts by reference all vehicle and traffic statutes and regulations of the state of Alaska, creating minor offenses, as that term is defined in Minor Offense Rule 2 of the Alaska Rules of Court, as they presently exist and as they may be revised in the future, as part of the traffic code for the city. (Ord. 1... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.774902 | 0.38208 | -0.98291 | -1.067383 |
### 10.04.020 Adoption of state bail forfeiture schedules by reference. | The city adopts as its traffic fine schedule for state offenses the “Traffic Bail Forfeiture Schedule” and the “Oversize Vehicle Bail Forfeiture Schedule” in Administrative Rules 43.1 and 43.6 of the Alaska Rules of Court and any other bail forfeiture schedules relating to vehicles adopted by the Alaska Supreme Court. ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.318359 | 1.379883 | -0.096802 | -0.030838 |
### 10.08.010 Speed limit. | It is unlawful for any motor driven vehicle, including motor scooters, motor cycles, motor driven bicycles, snowmobiles, snow planes, wheel and tracked vehicles, to travel at a speed exceeding 35 miles per hour within the city on paved roads; and 25 miles per hour on unpaved roads; or as posted.
(Prior code § 14.16.01... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.119934 | -1.569336 | 0.42627 | 0.174438 |
### 10.08.020 Obstructing right-of-way. | A. Parking of boats, airplanes, trailers or any other object obstructing the right-of-way is prohibited.
B. Where the standing of a vehicle will reduce the usable width of the roadway for moving traffic to less than 24 feet is prohibited. (Prior code § 14.24.010) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.068848 | -1.541992 | -0.448242 | -0.103394 |
### 10.08.030 Two-way left-turn lanes. | A. A vehicle shall not be driven in a designated two-way left-turn lane except when preparing for, or making, a left turn from the roadway, or when merging onto the roadway. A left turn shall not be made from any other lane in a roadway where a two-way left-turn lane is designated.
B. No vehicle shall be driven a dist... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.596191 | -1.699219 | 0.160767 | -0.290771 |
### 10.08.040 Remedies and penalties. | Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20. (Ord. 01-47 § 12, 2001) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.799805 | -0.053467 | -0.614258 | -0.941895 |
### 10.12.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Off-road vehicle” means any vehicle defined as an “all-purpose vehicle” in 13 AAC 40.010(a)(67)(A).
“Property, public and private” means any land owned, leased, rented or to which a person or persons have an... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.530273 | -0.109741 | -0.881348 | -1.045898 |
### 10.12.020 Off-road vehicle operation. | A. The operation of an off-road vehicle in the city:
1. Is allowed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.;
2. Is allowed on private property or public property with the express consent of the owner, or his authorized agent or representative;
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.286865 | -0.226685 | 0.54248 | 0.792969 |
### 10.12.030 Age. | A. Persons under the age of 16 years of age shall not ride an off-road vehicle in any rights-of-way within the city limits unless:
1. Accompanied by a parent or guardian or other person having the custody or control of the child, within 100 feet or at a reasonable safe distance depending on the conditions of the terra... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.356934 | -1.101563 | 3.498047 | 0.158813 |
### 10.12.040 Helmets. | Persons operating an off-road vehicle within the city must wear a helmet which meets safety standards set by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218. (Ord. 15-14(AM) § 2, 2015; prior code § 14.17.040) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.486816 | -0.788574 | 1.459961 | -0.007919 |
### 10.12.050 Parental responsibility. | A. No parent, guardian, or other person having the custody or control of a child under the age of 18 years of age shall knowingly allow such child to act contrary to the provisions of this chapter. The presence of such child unattended in places and during the hours of allowable operation shall be prima facie evidence ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.286133 | -0.443848 | 3.296875 | 1.268555 |
### 10.12.060 Speed limits. | A. When operating an off-road vehicle within the city, the speed limit shall be:
1. Five miles per hour in a parking lot, business area, or when riding near pedestrian traffic; and
2. Ten miles per hour when riding in any rights-of-way within city limits. (Ord. 15-14(AM) § 2, 2015; prior code § 14.17.060) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.538574 | -1.885742 | -0.058533 | -0.552246 |
### 10.12.070 Lawful operation – Police. | WMC 10.12.010 through 10.12.060 shall not apply to police, public safety officers or their agents in the lawful performance of their duty. (Prior code § 14.17.070) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.980957 | -0.887695 | -0.580078 | -0.760254 |
### 10.12.080 Equipment. | A. Off-road vehicles operated within the city must be equipped with:
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
1. A headlamp, with the beam aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead during the hours of darkness.... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.104797 | -0.395508 | 0.491943 | 0.477783 |
### 10.12.100 Remedies, penalties and impoundment. | A. Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20.
B. A person operating an off-road vehicle in violation as incident to an arrest or other situation where the vehicle may require protection, may be impounded immediately by a police officer or other authorized official. The v... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.768555 | -0.305664 | 0.933594 | 0.727051 |
## 10.16.010 Abandonment unlawful. | A. No person may abandon a vehicle or other property upon a highway, street, or vehicular way or area.
B. No person may abandon a vehicle or other property upon public property or upon private property without the consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property.
C. A vehicle or other pr... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.174805 | -0.17395 | 0.432129 | 1.567383 |
## 10.16.020 Presumption of abandonment. | A. A vehicle or other property which has been left unattended, standing, parked upon or within 10 feet of the traveled portion of a street or highway, in excess of 48 hours, or a vehicle left standing or parked on private property in excess of 24 hours or upon other public property for more than 30 days, without the co... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.012695 | 0.728516 | 0.290771 | 0.53125 |
### 10.16.030 Removal of abandoned or illegally parked property. | **A.** The mayor or an employee authorized by the city may remove or have removed to a place for storage, property abandoned on a highway, on a vehicular way or area, or on private property. In addition, the mayor or an authorized employee may remove or have removed to a place for storage, property otherwise illegally ... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.824219 | 0.161499 | 0.042969 | 1.572266 |
### 10.16.040 Notice to owners and lienholders. | **A.** The person or company who stores an abandoned vehicle or other property at the direction of a officer or an employee under WMC 10.16.030 shall within 30 days give notice, in the manner prescribed for the giving of notice by the Department of Motor Vehicles under AS 28.05.121, to the
The Wasilla Municipal Code i... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.408447 | 0.300049 | -0.411865 | 0.005821 |
### 10.16.050 Vesting of title. | Title to an impounded vehicle, or other property not reclaimed by the registered owner, a lienholder, or other person entitled to possession of the vehicle, or other property within 30 days from the notice given under WMC 10.16.040 vests with the municipality, as appropriate. However, nothing in this section prohibits ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.887207 | 0.111267 | -0.675781 | -0.539551 |
### 10.16.060 Redemption. | A person who presents satisfactory proof of ownership or right to possession may redeem a vehicle, or other property removed under this chapter at any time before an auction under WMC 10.16.070(A) by paying the charges of towing, storage, notice, other cost of impoundment, and any applicable penalty imposed by law. (Pr... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.987793 | -0.46167 | -0.377441 | -0.512695 |
### 10.16.070 Disposal of abandoned property and vehicles. | A. Upon satisfaction of the notice and reporting requirements prescribed in this chapter, a vehicle, or other property may be disposed of by public auction 20 days after notice of the auction is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area or municipality in which the vehicle, or other property was found... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.020508 | -0.074585 | -0.459229 | 0.152588 |
### 10.16.080 Disposal facilities. | The city may negotiate with appropriate towing services in an effort to designate and acquire land for the temporary storage of vehicles before sale under WMC 10.16.070, or for the final disposal of unsold abandoned vehicles, and property. (Prior code § 14.04.080) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.933594 | -0.833984 | -1.041992 | -0.654297 |
### 10.16.090 Towing and storage lien on abandoned vehicles or property. | A person authorized by contract or other official order to remove an abandoned vehicle, or other property has a lien upon a vehicle, or other property towed, moved or stored by him or her and in his or her possession in accordance with AS 28.10.502. (Prior code § 14.04.090) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.44458 | -0.587402 | -0.47998 | -0.432129 |
### 10.16.100 Right to hearing. | A. An owner or lienholder of record is entitled to an administrative hearing to determine the propriety of the removal of a vehicle, or other property under this chapter and the owner’s liability for the costs of removal and disposition of the vehicle, or other property. Unless otherwise specifically provided, all hear... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.346436 | 0.315674 | -0.240601 | 0.055969 |
### 10.20.010 Stopping, standing and parking prohibited in specified places. | A. The public works director is authorized to designate places on streets and roadways where the parking of vehicles is prohibited, in order to prevent hazardous conditions or traffic congestion. The public works director shall post signs at such places stating that parking is prohibited.
B. Except when necessary to c... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.15625 | -0.95459 | 0.071045 | 0.51416 |
### 10.20.020 Parking to display vehicle for sale prohibited. | No person may park a vehicle upon a street, roadway, right-of-way, city parking lot or other public property for the purpose of displaying the vehicle for sale. (Ord. 14-46 § 2, 2014; Ord. 03-46 § 4, 2003) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.000881 | -2.009766 | 0.080261 | -0.256836 |
### 10.20.030 Parking prohibited during certain hours. | A. The public works director is authorized to designate places on streets and roadways where parking of vehicles during certain hours of the day is prohibited, in order to prevent hazardous conditions or traffic congestion. The public works director shall post signs at such places stating the hours during which parking... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.62207 | -1.077148 | 0.302734 | 0.792969 |
### 10.20.040 Parking time limits. | A. The public works director is authorized to designate places on streets, roadways and areas on city property designated for public parking where there is public demand or necessity for short-time parking and to post signs at such places stating the time limit for parking.
B. No person may stop, stand or park a vehic... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.740234 | -1.455078 | -0.307861 | -0.762695 |
### 10.20.050 Unauthorized use of parking reserved for persons with disabilities. | **A.** A person may not park, stop or leave standing a motor vehicle in a parking place reserved for a person with a disability unless:
1. The person operating the vehicle has a special permit issued by the department under AS 28.10.495;
2. The person operating the vehicle has parked the vehicle for the purpose of tr... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.668945 | 0.234619 | 0.462646 | 1.041992 |
### 10.20.060 Citation for violation. | A police officer or any other city employee authorized to do so by the mayor may issue a citation for a violation of a provision of this chapter, and deliver it to the operator of the vehicle or affix it to the vehicle if the vehicle is unattended at the time of issuance. (Ord. 06-14(SUB) § 4, 2006; Ord. 03-46 § 4, 200... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.871582 | -1.254883 | -0.467529 | -0.677246 |
### 10.20.070 Owner of vehicle presumed responsible for violations. | A. It shall be presumed that the registered owner of a vehicle that is found to be stopped, parked or standing in violation of this chapter has been so operated by its registered owner, the vehicle to which a citation pertains being a public nuisance for which the registered owner holds legal responsibility.
B. The pr... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.541504 | -0.185181 | -0.022598 | 0.07605 |
### 10.20.080 Remedies and penalties. | A. Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20.
B. Each act or omission in violation of this chapter, and each day in which the act or omission occurs, is a separate violation of this chapter.
C. All remedies for violations of this chapter are cumulative and are in additi... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.015335 | -0.120422 | -0.696289 | 0.095703 |
### 12.04.010 Classification of streets. | Streets within the city shall be classified by primary function with consideration for frequency of use. The classification of a street may, as a result of change of primary function or frequency of use, be changed by resolution of the city council. (Prior code § 14.10.010) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.893555 | -1.43457 | -1.196289 | -1.424805 |
## 12.04.030 Street classifications. | Streets in the city shall be classified according to the categories described herein. When different portions of a street serve different functions, those portions may be classified according to the primary function. | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.110352 | -1.197266 | -1.142578 | -1.619141 |
### A. Low Density. | A low density street provides minimal access to rural portions of the city where tracts of land are typically five acres or larger in size. Traffic density should be in the range of 50 to 100 vehicles per day, and speeds are expected to be slow. Maintenance will be low priority for city road crews. A low density road s... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.521973 | -0.282471 | -0.407959 | -0.324707 |
### B. Local/Residential Streets. | A local/residential street provides movement of local traffic from individual properties to collector and arterial streets. Lower traffic speeds and volumes of less than 200 annual average daily traffic (AADT) are expected. Residential streets are typical subdivision, subdivision feeder streets, and cul-de-sacs. Direct... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.683105 | -1.004883 | -0.793945 | -0.981934 |
### C. Commercial Streets. | Commercial streets provide access to and movement through business, industrial, retail and other commercial areas of the city. Traffic volumes are expected to be high, and speed limits should not exceed 35 miles per hour. On-street parking may be accommodated and intensive traffic control achieved through the use of si... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.689941 | -1.469727 | -0.784668 | -0.595215 |
### D. Minor Collector Streets. | A minor collector street provides for movement from subdivisions and residential streets to major collector roads, arterial roads and highways. Minor collectors may also carry traffic from one neighborhood to another, or from one neighborhood to other areas of the community. Traffic volumes range from under 400 AADT to... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.643066 | -0.63623 | -0.767578 | -0.425293 |
### E. Major Collector Streets. | Major collector streets provide for intercity movement and access to arterial and interstate roads, as well as connecting traffic to and from residential areas. Traffic volumes will be high and driving speeds should be at least 35 miles per hour, except in congested urban areas.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current t... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.02832 | -0.873535 | -0.571777 | -0.509766 |
## 12.04.040 Right-of-way width. | A. The right-of-way width standards described below are intended to serve as guides for obtaining and preserving rights-of-way:
1. Low density 60 feet
2. Local/residential 60 feet
3. Commercial 60 feet
4. Minor collector 100 feet
5. Major collector 100 feet
6. Minor arterial 100 feet
7. Major arterial 100 feet
(Ord. ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.011719 | -0.63623 | -1.212891 | -1.149414 |
## 12.04.050 Traffic way width. | A. The minimum traffic way width for surfacing and graded shoulders of city streets are indicated below. Graded shoulder width is measured from the edge of the traveled surface or pavement to the beginning of the shoulder slope:
1. Low density Surface – 20 feet; Shoulder – none
2. Local/residential Surface – 20-22 fee... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.198242 | -0.463623 | -0.555176 | -0.993164 |
## 12.04.060 Construction and design standards. | A. *Construction Standards.* Construction methods, materials and quality control for construction of city streets shall be in accordance with the current city standard specifications or State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, as modified or ap... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.232422 | 0.255859 | -0.824707 | -1.328125 |
## 12.04.070 Streets – Acceptance for maintenance. | The public works director may accept for routine maintenance, streets, inside or bordering the city limits, that are constructed according to the standards specified in this chapter and are within dedicated right-of-way or easements dedicated for public use. (Ord. 01-44(AM) § 2, 2001; prior code § 14.10.070)
The Wasil... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.12207 | -1.155273 | -1.283203 | -1.189453 |
### 12.08.010 Street types. | The systematic designation for street types within the city is as follows:
A. Streets running north-south shall be designated as streets.
B. Streets running east-west shall be designated as avenues.
C. Streets which proceed in a curvilinear manner to an intersection with the same street from which it began shall be ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.350586 | -0.760254 | -0.931152 | -1.326172 |
### 12.08.020 Street names. | A. Streets in new subdivisions within the city are being annexed to the city that are continuations of existing streets shall use the existing street names.
B. Duplication of street names existing within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough is prohibited. (Prior code § 17.01.012) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.205078 | -1.279297 | -0.727539 | -0.913574 |
### 12.08.030 Street name changes. | A. The city recognizes the power of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough through their platting power to originate street names in subdivisions created inside the city limits.
B. The owners of a majority of the number of lots adjacent to a street may petition the council to change the street name, or the council may change a... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.069824 | 0.969727 | -0.677734 | -0.344971 |
### 12.08.040 Compliance required. | The numbering of all buildings and/or houses fronting upon the public streets, avenues and thoroughfares within the city shall be in conformity with the regulations as set forth in this chapter.
(Prior code § 17.01.015) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.6875 | -0.817871 | -0.766602 | -1.334961 |
### 12.08.050 Uniform grid system. | Street addresses within the city shall be assigned in accordance with a standard grid system, whereby the following rules apply:
A. The grid system shall be based upon equidistant perpendicular and parallel lines, with Parks Highway designated as the east-west axis and Lucille Street designated as the north-south axis... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.167969 | -0.338623 | -0.996582 | -1.280273 |
## 12.08.060 Standard street numbering. | A. All numbers will “increase” heading outward from the intersection of Parks Highway and Lucille Street.
B. The north and east sides of perpendicular and parallel streets shall be assigned odd numbers and the south and west sides assigned even numbers. (Prior code § 17.01.025) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.139648 | -1.724609 | -0.914063 | -1.40918 |
## 12.08.070 Numbering of nonstandard streets. | A. *Diagonal Streets*. Addresses on a diagonal street shall be assigned on the north-south or east-west axis according to the predominant direction of the street from the grid base line. A perfect diagonal street shall be arbitrarily assigned on either axis.
B. *Curvilinear Streets*. Numbers on curvilinear street shal... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.193359 | -0.440186 | -1.25 | -1.388672 |
## 12.08.080 Numbering by building types. | A. Buildings shall be addressed off the street the main front entrance faces, with the following exceptions:
1. A building shall be assigned an address off the street if access from the building front does not face, or is not in close proximity to a dedicated right-of-way.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current throug... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.27002 | 0.18396 | -0.493896 | -1.041016 |
### 12.08.090 Posting of assigned street addresses. | A. It is the responsibility of the owner of a building to affix and maintain the assigned street address number on the building in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street fronting or orienting the property, and on a corner lot, facing the street named in the address assigned to the building... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.922363 | -0.607422 | -0.323486 | -0.809082 |
### 12.08.100 Address changes. | An assigned address may be changed by the public works department if unusual circumstances warrant such a change. Situations which may contribute toward the determination that a change is needed include:
A. Street designation has been changed;
B. Duplicate street names exist;
C. Street alignment has been changed;
D... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.587402 | -1.109375 | -0.960449 | -1.208984 |
### 12.08.110 Duties of public works department. | It shall be the duty of the designated city official of the public works department of the city, in pursuance of the foregoing sections, to establish and assign all building and house numbers on the streets, avenues and thoroughfares of the city, and in so doing she or he shall keep in view the necessity of having the ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.0625 | -0.945801 | -0.994141 | -1.353516 |
### 12.12.010 Driveway apron defined. | “Driveway apron” means an access constructed across a public right-of-way which connects a street, roadway, sidewalk or recreational trail to adjacent property so that no portion of the public right-of-way is blocked after access has been gained to the adjacent property. (Prior code § 14.15.010) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.129883 | -0.849609 | -1.22168 | -0.991699 |
### 12.12.020 Driveway aprons required. | A driveway apron is required when any form of motorized vehicular traffic ingresses or egresses a lot or tract of property from a public right-of-way. All driveway aprons shall be in conformance with the specifications in this chapter. (Prior code § 14.15.020) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.63623 | -1.03125 | 0.390137 | -0.643555 |
### 12.12.030 Permitting process. | A. **Permit Required.** No person, firm or corporation shall hereafter construct, reconstruct, build, establish or maintain any driveway apron over, across or upon any portion of the public sidewalk or public right-of-way without first having obtained a written permit to do so from the city. No such permit shall be iss... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.917969 | 1.114258 | 0.788086 | 0.796875 |
## 12.12.040 Design specifications. | A. **Allowance.** The maximum number of driveway aprons allowed per lot is two. Additional driveway aprons will not be approved unless there is shown to be an absolute necessity for them.
B. **Location.** A driveway apron shall not be located in such a place as to interfere with another legal encroachment or create a ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.916992 | 0.692383 | 0.716797 | 0.255127 |
## 12.12.050 Construction specifications. | A. **Interim (Winter) Specifications.** At the time of pre-inspection if the public works director (or designee) determines that the soil conditions are unacceptable for the construction of a permanent driveway apron (i.e., frozen), the city inspector will specify interim construction standards for a temporary driveway... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.240723 | 1.011719 | 0.630371 | -0.010918 |
### 12.12.060 Maintenance. | All driveway aprons constructed or reconstructed over, across or upon any public right-of-way in the city shall be kept and maintained at all times in accordance with the provisions of this chapter by the owners and/or users of said driveway aprons. The only exception being that in those cases where the city requires i... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.396729 | -1.015625 | -0.093689 | -0.687012 |
### 12.12.070 Administrative waiver(s). | Unless specified otherwise in the pertinent sections of the code, the public works director (or designee) may, with the written concurrence of the planning director (or designee), and the mayor (or designee), waive any restriction in this code for a specific case and two stated reasons. (Prior code § 14.15.070) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.057343 | -0.534668 | -0.940918 | -1.176758 |
### 12.12.080 Appeals. | Unless otherwise specified in the pertinent section(s) of the code, all appeals shall be made in writing, to the public works director (or designee), the mayor (or designee) and the city council, in that order. The mayor (or designee) may not overturn a decision of the public works director (or designee) without the wr... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.083984 | -0.668945 | -0.882324 | -1.126953 |
### 12.12.090 Remedies and penalties. | Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are provided by WMC Chapter 1.20. (Ord. 13-23(AM) § 10, 2013) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.557129 | -0.121338 | -0.551758 | -0.896973 |
### 12.16.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Encroachment” means and includes emulsive applications such as petroleum-based or other semi-permanent liquefied, solid, loose, frozen, or crushed materials, including such materials as snow, gravel, topsoil,... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.872559 | 0.831543 | -0.443115 | -0.791992 |
## 12.16.020 Permitted encroachments. | An encroachment may be constructed, placed, changed or maintained across or along a city street or right-of-way only if permitted by city ordinance and a written permit has been issued by the mayor or his or her designee. In determining to issue or deny a permit the mayor may consider, as a minimum, the following facts... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.712891 | -0.228882 | 0.102173 | 0.466064 |
## 12.16.030 Relocation or removal of encroachment. | If, incidental to the construction or maintenance of a city street, the city determines and orders that an encroachment previously authorized must be changed, relocated, or removed, the owner of the encroachment shall change, relocate or remove it at no expense to the city within a reasonable time set by the city. If t... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.186768 | -0.561035 | 0.090698 | 0.118042 |
## 12.16.040 Unauthorized encroachments. | Consistent with AS 19.25.180, stating that notwithstanding AS 19.25.080 through 19.25.180, a municipality may enact ordinances that regulate outdoor advertising in a way that is more restrictive than the provisions of AS 19.25.080 through 19.25.180:
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.223633 | 0.581543 | -0.236572 | 0.119995 |
### 12.16.050 Notice of removal. | Except as otherwise provided in WMC 12.16.020, 12.16.030, 12.16.040, or 12.16.060, notice shall be given to the owner, occupant, or person in possession of the encroachment, or to any other person causing or permitting the encroachment to exist, by serving upon any of them a notice demanding the removal of the encroach... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.446533 | -0.407227 | -0.042999 | -0.342529 |
### 12.16.060 Summary removal. | Upon an express determination that such encroachment constitutes an immediate danger to public safety, the city may at any time remove from a city street or right-of-way an encroachment which obstructs or prevents the use of the street or right-of-way by the public. (Prior code § 14.08.060) | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.12207 | -0.958496 | -0.160034 | 1.614258 |
### 12.16.070 Removal after noncompliance – Removal expense. | After a failure of the owner of an encroachment to comply with a notice or demand of the city under the provisions of WMC 12.16.020, 12.16.030 and 12.16.050, the city may remove, or cause to be removed, the encroachment, and the owner of the encroachment shall pay to the city:
A. The expenses of the removal of the enc... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.38916 | 0.251221 | -0.134644 | -0.031036 |
### 12.16.080 Actions by the city. | The city mayor, or an officer designated by the mayor, shall make the determinations mentioned in WMC 12.16.030 and 12.16.060, and shall have the power to issue all orders and do all acts necessary to carry out this act, including, but not limited to, the power to bring action to enforce this chapter in the courts of t... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.065002 | -0.223877 | -0.976074 | -0.664551 |
### 12.20.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Motorized use” means the operation of any equipment, watercraft or vehicle powered or propelled by a force other than human muscular power, gravity or wind including, without limitation, automobiles, aircraft... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.635254 | 0.139404 | -0.161377 | -0.590332 |
## 12.20.020 Limitation of motorized uses on Lake Lucile and Wasilla Lake. | A. **No-Wake Zone.** There is established a no-wake zone extending from a shoreline, lakeward a distance of 100 feet. It is unlawful for a motorized use to operate within that zone so as to create a wake. The no-wake zone may be extended or reduced as required to protect unusually sensitive wildlife habitat or to provi... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.770508 | 0.004921 | 0.977539 | 1.702148 |
### F. Special Events Permits. | 1. Special events permits may be issued by the mayor subject to the following criteria:
a. Event activities are limited to eight hours in any one day, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
b. Event activities may occur on a maximum of three consecutive days.
c. Event activities must be located so as... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.641113 | -0.006531 | 0.643555 | 0.971191 |
### 12.20.030 Prohibition of motorized uses. | A. Motorized uses are prohibited on Cottonwood Creek.
B. All vehicles other than watercraft are prohibited from accessing Lake Lucile from the E. Susitna Avenue right-of-way between May 1 and November 1 of each year. This includes snowmobiles and other land-like vehicles. (Ord. 03-57 § 3, 2003; prior code § 13.02.030) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.233032 | -1.339844 | 0.296875 | 0.527832 |
### 12.20.040 Remedies and penalties. | Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20. (Ord. 01-47 § 14, 2001; prior code § 13.02.040) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.604492 | -0.086182 | -0.752441 | -0.893555 |
### 12.24.010 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for the safe, fair and efficient public use of parks and recreational facilities. (Prior code § 13.08.010) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.665527 | -1.551758 | -0.257568 | -0.970215 |
### 12.24.015 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Camp” means using an outdoor area or motor vehicle for sleeping or temporary living quarters, including without limitation erecting a tent or other temporary shelter.
“Firearm” means a weapon, including a pis... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.413574 | -0.626465 | -0.133911 | 0.051575 |
## 12.24.025 General rules. | A. The following general rules govern the public use of parks:
1. No person may cut, pick or damage trees, flowers or other vegetation in a park.
2. No person may camp in a park except in an area and at a time designated in a permit issued by the mayor or the mayor’s designee.
3. No person may light, build, use or m... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.728516 | -0.393066 | 0.956543 | 0.758301 |
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