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## 13.24.050 Financial. | All sales of cemetery lots and niches shall be deposited in an irreducible nonexpendable trust accounting fund, the interest of which shall be used exclusively for the maintenance, operation of and capital improvements construction in the cemetery. Actual operations will continue in the general fund. Capital expenditur... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.475586 | -0.426758 | -0.854004 | -1.081055 |
## 13.24.060 Administration. | A. Fees. Any lot or niche may be purchased or reserved by purchase, on a first-come, first-served basis by any person. Purchase fees are as follows:
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<td>Lot – includes one small flat lot marker with inscription to include name, date of birth, and date of death.</td>
<td>$1,000</td>
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<tr... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.026535 | -0.156616 | -0.147583 | -0.616211 |
## 13.24.070 Lot maintenance and memorial markers in the cemetery. | A. Headstones, plaques or other memorial markers may be placed on westerly end of each lot and shall not extend beyond the width of the lot, nor extend more than 30 inches from the westerly end of the lot. All permanent markers shall be constructed from such materials and in such a manner as to assure long-term permane... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.495117 | -0.302002 | 1.116211 | -0.343506 |
## 13.24.090 Interment and disinterment procedures. | A. At least two business days’ notice before an interment, and up to seven business days’ notice to any disinterment or removal is required to be given to the public works director. Persons in need of grave excavation are encouraged to engage in private contractors for these services. The public works director may main... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.363281 | 0.266602 | 0.993652 | 0.79248 |
## 13.24.100 Columbarium. | A. *Inurnment.* Only human cremated remains in an urn may be placed in the niche and shall be of a size suitable for the niche. The ownership of the niche and the structure remains with the city.
B. *Opening and Closing.* A niche may be opened only at the request of the niche owner as listed in the cemetery records or... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.84082 | 0.137451 | 0.885254 | -0.435547 |
### 15.04.030 Authorization. | The mayor of the city is authorized to enter into such contracts or agreements necessary to implement and carry out the powers assumed in this chapter. (Prior code § 13.18.030) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.293945 | -0.98877 | -0.981934 | -1.466797 |
## Chapter 16.05 | GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
16.05.005 Purpose and intent.
16.05.010 Authority.
16.05.015 Geographic scope.
16.05.020 General compliance.
16.05.025 Comprehensive plan.
16.05.030 Transitional provisions and grandfather rights.
16.05.035 Application fees.
16.05.005 Purpose and intent.
This title, which m... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.008362 | 0.355957 | -0.396484 | -0.147949 |
## 16.05.010 Authority. | A. The city has authority to regulate land use on property within the boundaries of the city in accordance with the authority delegated to the city by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough under MSB 17.45.030.
B. The borough has retained platting authority within the city. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.063477 | -0.456055 | -1.37793 | -1.147461 |
## 16.05.015 Geographic scope. | A. This title applies to all private, state, city, and borough owned land in the city, including property owned or managed by the Alaska Railroad Corporation and the University of Alaska. To the extent allowed by federal law, administrative regulation or policy, it also applies to federal lands.
B. All territory which... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.57959 | -0.61084 | -0.802246 | -1.129883 |
## 16.05.020 General compliance. | A. No person may erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any structure or use of land or a structure, or cause or permit the same to be done, in violation of this title or the terms and conditions of any rezoning or commission approval.
The Wa... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.360352 | 0.028976 | -0.320557 | 0.170654 |
## 16.05.025 Comprehensive plan. | A. The comprehensive plan is a compilation of policy statements, goals, standards, and maps for guiding the physical, social, and economic development, both private and public, of the city and includes, but may not be limited to:
1. The City of Wasilla Trails Plan.
2. The Wasilla Alaska Railroad Relocation Reconnaiss... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.131836 | 0.155273 | -1.05957 | -0.931152 |
## 16.05.030 Transitional provisions and grandfather rights. | A. The purpose of transitional provisions is to resolve the status of properties with pending applications or recent approvals, and properties with outstanding violations, at the time of the adoption, reenactment, or amendment of provisions of this title.
B. Violations of Former Title Provisions. Any violation of a pr... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.948242 | 1.532227 | 0.279297 | 0.151245 |
### 16.05.035 Application fees. | The council shall establish a schedule of fees for actions under this title by resolution. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.195313 | -1.211914 | -1.006836 | -1.493164 |
### 16.10.005 Interpretation. | A. General. The planner has final authority to determine the interpretation or usage of terms used in this title, pursuant to this section. Any person may request an interpretation of any term by submitting
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
a written request to the p... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.412842 | 0.012756 | -0.832031 | -1.039063 |
## 16.10.010 Rules of construction. | A. The language set forth in the text of this title shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction:
1. The word “lot” shall include the words “plot,” “parcel,” or “tract.”
2. A “building” under this code is always a “structure” but a “structure” does not always qualify as a “building” as ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.277344 | -0.312988 | -0.824219 | -1.268555 |
## 16.10.015 Conflicting provisions. | A. Conflict With Other Public Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, or Permits. This title is intended to complement other municipal, state, and federal regulations that affect land use. This title is not intended to revoke or repeal any other public law, ordinance, regulation, or permit, except as expressly set forth in ordi... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.484375 | 0.614258 | -1.007813 | -0.45752 |
### 16.10.020 General Exceptions. | The provisions of this title shall be subject to the following exceptions:
**A. Public Utility or Government Structures.** The erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance by public utilities or governments of underground, surface or overhead electrical, phone, gas, steam, fuels, water, sewer, stormwater transmi... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.274414 | 0.245605 | -1.119141 | -0.746094 |
### 16.10.025 Definitions. | When used in this title, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section unless expressly stated otherwise:
“Accessory uses and associated structures” means uses and structures which are secondary and incidental to the principal uses and structures on the lot, and which are for the co... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.671875 | 1.271484 | 0.233032 | -0.525879 |
### 16.15.010 Overlay districts. | A. In addition to the general zoning districts described in WMC 16.15.005, Zoning districts, the city council may establish by ordinance overlay districts or planned unit developments within the city. (Ord. 25-37 § 4, 2025; Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.774902 | -0.40625 | -1.231445 | -1.307617 |
### 16.15.015 Zoning map. | A. The map entitled “Zoning Map of the City of Wasilla, Alaska,” currently at City Hall and available on the city website, is incorporated by reference as the zoning map for the city. The zoning map shall be kept on file in the planning office of the city. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as s... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.560547 | 0.990234 | -1.240234 | -1.217773 |
## 16.15.020 Rezoning – Amendment to zoning map. | A. *Initiation.* The city council may change the zoning of parcels of land within the city. These changes in zoning classification shall be for the purpose of meeting the land use needs of the residents of the city in compliance with the comprehensive plan. A change in zoning classification may be initiated by:
1. Any... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.566895 | 0.543457 | -0.22998 | 0.355469 |
### 16.20.005 Intent. | The rural residential district (“RR” district) is established to provide areas for very low density rural residential and agricultural uses. This district is intended for areas where development trends, transportation systems and physical features indicate the appropriateness of a very low intensity of residential use.... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.087891 | -0.580566 | -0.577637 | -0.628906 |
### 16.20.010 Permitted uses. | A. Permitted uses and structures in the RR district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005 and include:
1. Agriculture.
2. Assisted living facilities, long-term small.
3. Short-term rentals, including bed and breakfasts in compliance with WMC 16.60.080, Specific use criteria – Short-term rentals.
... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.329102 | 0.690918 | -0.850098 | -0.936035 |
### 16.20.015 Conditional uses. | A. Conditional uses in the RR district are specified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Automotive sales.
2. Assisted living facilities, small transient.
3. Coalbed methane extraction.
4. Large daycare facilities in compliance with WMC 16.60.040, Specific use criteria – Day... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.270508 | 0.327637 | -0.996582 | -0.722656 |
### 16.20.020 Prohibited uses. | A. Land uses prohibited in the RR district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Adult businesses.
2. Animal shelters.
3. Assisted living facilities, large.
4. Batch plants.
5. Other commercial uses of more than 10,000 GFA.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.760742 | -0.037201 | 0.305664 | 0.267822 |
### 16.20.025 Density and dimensional requirements. | Development and use in the RR district are subject to the density and dimensional requirements in WMC Chapter 16.65, Density and Dimensional Requirements. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.856934 | 0.650879 | -0.90625 | -1.254883 |
### 16.20.030 Parking. | Parking requirements in the RR district shall meet the requirements of WMC 16.65.020, Parking, and elsewhere in this title. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.707031 | 0.178711 | -0.717285 | -1.192383 |
## 16.25.005 Intent. | A. The single-family residential district (“R-1” district) is established to provide areas for development of individual family home sites.
B. The primary purpose of this district is to protect and provide for low density, quiet residential areas on large lots. This district provides a zone for single-family homes on ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.048828 | -1.155273 | -0.331787 | -0.390869 |
## 16.25.010 Permitted uses. | A. Permitted uses and structures in the R-1 district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005 and include:
1. Single-family dwellings excluding mobile homes.
2. Assisted living facilities, small long-term.
3. Beehives in compliance with WMC 16.60.030, Specific use criteria – Beehives.
4. Small dayc... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.01796 | 0.788574 | -0.815918 | -1.035156 |
## 16.25.015 Conditional uses. | A. Conditional uses in the R-1 district are specified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Farm animals in compliance with WMC 16.60.045, Specific use criteria – Farm animals.
2. Public facilities.
3. Utility facilities. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.278076 | 0.237183 | -0.733887 | -0.93457 |
## 16.25.020 Prohibited uses. | A. Land uses prohibited in the R-1 district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Adult businesses.
2. Agriculture.
3. Animal shelters.
4. Assisted living facilities, large.
5. Assisted living facilities, small transient.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is curre... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.117188 | 0.316162 | 0.129761 | 0.395996 |
### 16.25.025 Density and dimensional requirements. | Development and use in the R-1 district is subject to the density and dimensional requirements in WMC Chapter 16.65, Density and Dimensional Requirements. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.831543 | 0.67334 | -0.834961 | -1.256836 |
### 16.25.030 Parking. | Parking requirements in the R-1 district shall meet the requirements of WMC 16.65.020, Parking. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.822754 | -0.034241 | -0.810547 | -1.256836 |
### 16.30.005 Intent. | A. The residential district (“R-2” district) is established to provide areas for a higher residential density than either the RR or R-1 district. The zone may have some multifamily and a higher density of different uses, but is generally a residential area with neighborhood commercial and some larger commercial uses. (... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.193359 | -0.505859 | -0.929199 | -1.114258 |
## 16.30.010 Permitted uses. | A. Permitted uses and structures in the R-2 district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005 and include:
1. Assisted living facilities, small long-term.
2. Assisted living facilities, small transient.
3. Beehives in compliance with WMC 16.60.030, Specific use criteria – Beehives.
4. Churches.
5. Sma... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.055603 | 0.645508 | -0.887695 | -0.993164 |
### 16.30.015 Conditional uses. | A. Conditional uses in the R-2 district are specified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Assisted living facility, large.
2. Convenience stores.
3. Farm animals in compliance with WMC 16.60.045, Specific use criteria – Farm animals.
4. Kennels in compliance with WMC 16.60.0... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.085144 | 0.097778 | -0.663574 | -0.930664 |
### 16.30.020 Prohibited uses. | A. Land uses prohibited in the R-2 district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Adult businesses.
2. Agriculture.
3. Animal shelters.
4. Automotive sales.
5. Batch plants.
6. Campgrounds.
7. Cemeteries.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.875977 | 0.013924 | 0.145508 | 0.500488 |
### 16.30.025 Density and dimensional requirements. | Development and use in the R-2 district is subject to the density and dimensional requirements in WMC Chapter 16.65, Density and Dimensional requirements. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.804688 | 0.672363 | -0.819824 | -1.211914 |
### 16.30.030 Parking. | Parking requirements shall meet the requirements of WMC 16.65.020, Parking. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.956543 | -0.421387 | -0.76709 | -1.337891 |
### 16.35.005 Intent. | The multifamily residential district (“R-M” district) is intended to provide and protect areas for the highest density residential development within the city. Other compatible uses that are commonly associated with higher density residential areas may be allowed. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.800781 | -0.844238 | -1.229492 | -0.904297 |
### 16.35.010 Permitted uses. | A. Permitted uses and structures in the R-M district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005 and include:
1. Assisted living facility, long-term small.
2. Assisted living facility, transient small.
3. Short-term rentals, including bed and breakfasts, in compliance with WMC 16.60.080, Specific use cri... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.298584 | 0.680664 | -0.824707 | -0.942871 |
## 16.35.015 Conditional uses. | A. Conditional uses in the R-M district are specified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Assisted living facility, large.
2. Beehives in compliance with WMC 16.60.030, Specific use criteria – Beehives.
3. Commercial uses not otherwise prohibited in this district with 10,0... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.152344 | 0.313477 | -0.955078 | -0.90332 |
### 16.35.020 Prohibited uses. | A. Land uses prohibited in the R-M district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Adult businesses.
2. Agriculture.
3. Animal shelters.
4. Automotive sales.
5. Batch plants.
6. Campgrounds.
7. Cemeteries.
8. Coalbed methane extraction.
9. All commercial uses ove... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.874512 | 0.287598 | 0.040741 | 0.325928 |
### 16.35.025 Density and dimensional requirements. | Development and use in the R-M district is subject to the density and dimensional requirements in WMC Chapter 16.65, Density and Dimensional Requirements. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.783691 | 0.807617 | -0.86084 | -1.226563 |
### 16.35.030 Parking. | Parking requirements for the R-M district shall meet the requirements of WMC 16.65.020, Parking. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.910645 | -0.041229 | -0.918457 | -1.232422 |
### 16.40.005 Intent. | The commercial district (“C” district) is intended to protect areas of existing commercial development and to provide areas for the continued growth of commercial enterprise. The uses in this zone are oriented towards serving the commercial needs of the residents of the city and the surrounding areas.
(Ord. 25-14(AM) ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.961914 | -1.071289 | -1.129883 | -0.71582 |
### 16.40.010 Permitted uses. | A. Permitted uses and structures in the C district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005 and include:
1. Automotive sales.
2. Campgrounds.
3. Cemeteries.
4. Churches.
5. All commercial uses 10,000 GFA or less except as otherwise specified in this title.
6. Convenience stores.
7. Large and small day... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.047729 | 0.599609 | -0.768066 | -1.061523 |
## 16.40.015 Conditional uses. | A. Conditional uses in the C district are specified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Assisted living facility, large.
2. Assisted living facility, long-term small.
3. Assisted living facility, transient small.
4. Adult businesses.
5. Animal shelters.
6. Batch plants.
7. B... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.304688 | 0.728027 | -0.82666 | -0.561523 |
## 16.40.020 Prohibited uses. | A. Land uses prohibited in the C district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Agriculture.
2. Correctional facilities.
3. Exotic animals.
4. Farm animals.
5. Outdoor firing ranges.
6. Junkyards.
7. Mobile homes.
8. Wild animals. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 202... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.384033 | -0.371338 | 0.231201 | 0.004662 |
### 16.40.025 Density and dimensional requirements. | Development and use in the C district is subject to the density and dimensional requirements in WMC Chapter 16.65, Density and Dimensional Requirements. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.82373 | 0.721191 | -0.92041 | -1.228516 |
### 16.40.030 Parking. | Parking requirements for the C district shall meet the requirements of WMC 16.65.020, Parking. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.862305 | -0.049438 | -0.90918 | -1.243164 |
### 16.45.005 Intent. | The industrial district (“I” district) is intended to provide for and protect productive industrial areas. These areas are usually served by major highways or collector streets, the Alaska railroad, the airport, and public or community water or sewer facilities. The designation of an area as industrial must contain spe... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.661621 | -0.472656 | -0.811523 | -0.063599 |
### 16.45.010 Permitted uses. | A. Permitted uses and structures in the I district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005 and include:
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
1. Animal shelters.
2. Automotive sales.
3. Batch plants.
4. Cemeteries.
5. All other commercial uses not o... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.127563 | 0.688477 | -0.753906 | -0.769531 |
## 16.45.015 Conditional uses. | A. Conditional uses in the I district are specified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Beehives in compliance with WMC 16.60.030, Specific use criteria – Beehives.
2. Coalbed methane extraction.
3. Correctional facilities in compliance with WMC 16.60.035, Specific use cri... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.456299 | 0.475342 | -0.689453 | -0.067871 |
## 16.45.020 Prohibited uses. | A. Land uses prohibited in the I district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Adult businesses.
2. Agriculture.
3. Assisted living facilities, large.
4. Assisted living facilities, small transient.
5. Assisted living facilities, long-term small.
6. Short-... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.848145 | -0.275879 | 0.302002 | -0.06897 |
### 16.45.025 Density and dimensional requirements. | Development and use in the I district is subject to the density and dimensional requirements in WMC Chapter 16.65, Density and Dimensional Requirements. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.876953 | 0.783691 | -0.868652 | -1.260742 |
### 16.45.030 Parking. | Parking requirements for the I district shall meet the requirements of WMC 16.65.020, Parking. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.90332 | 0.054291 | -0.897461 | -1.274414 |
## 16.50.005 Intent. | The public district (“P” district) is intended to provide for and protect areas of public lands for public use. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.772461 | -1.083984 | -1.356445 | -1.275391 |
## 16.50.010 Permitted uses. | A. Permitted uses and structures in the P district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005 and include:
1. Animal shelters.
2. Campgrounds.
3. Cemeteries.
4. All other commercial uses with 10,000 GFA or less.
5. Playfields.
6. Public facilities.
7. Single-family dwellings.
8. Utility facilities.
9. W... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.014908 | 0.033875 | -0.652344 | -0.702148 |
### 16.50.015 Conditional uses. | A. Conditional uses in the P district are specified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Assisted living facilities, large.
2. Coalbed methane extraction.
3. Correctional facility in compliance with WMC 16.60.035, Specific use criteria – Correctional facilities.
4. Outdoor fi... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.17334 | 0.482666 | -0.789063 | -0.066162 |
### 16.50.020 Prohibited uses. | A. Land uses prohibited in the P district are identified in the district use chart in WMC 16.60.005, District use chart, and include:
1. Adult businesses.
2. Agriculture.
3. Assisted living facilities, small transient.
4. Assisted living facilities, small long-term.
5. Automotive sales.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.892578 | -0.003775 | 0.11261 | -0.062744 |
## 16.50.025 Density and dimensional requirements. | Development and use in the P district is subject to the density and dimensional requirements in WMC Chapter 16.65, Density and Dimensional Requirements. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.876953 | 0.442871 | -1.00293 | -1.303711 |
### 16.50.030 Parking. | Parking requirements for the P district shall meet the requirements of WMC 16.65.020, Parking. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.833496 | -0.096191 | -0.847656 | -1.288086 |
## 16.60.005 District use chart. | The following chart summarizes the uses allowed and the standard of review for each use. In the commercial and industrial districts, more than one building housing a permissible principal use may be erected on a single lot; provided, that each building and use shall comply with all applicable requirements of this chapt... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.361328 | 1.319336 | -0.602051 | -0.813965 |
## 16.60.010 Unlisted uses. | Where a proposed use is not specifically identified by this chapter, or this chapter is unclear as to whether the use is allowed in a particular zone, the planner may find the use is similar to another use that is permitted, allowed conditionally or prohibited in the subject zone and apply this chapter accordingly. Use... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.629883 | 0.278564 | -0.712402 | -0.935547 |
## 16.60.015 Accessory uses. | A. **Intent.** The intent of this section is to allow accessory uses and associated structures where a lot is devoted to a principal use except as specifically prohibited or limited by the standards in this section or elsewhere in this title.
B. **General Standards.** Each accessory use or accessory structure shall me... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.001953 | 1.3125 | 1.143555 | 0.02887 |
## 16.60.020 Home occupation as an accessory use. | A. A “home occupation” is the accessory use of a dwelling or an accessory structure for an occupation, profession, or other business activity which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling or accessory structure for residential purposes and which does not change the character of a residential zoni... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.268555 | 0.900391 | 1.037109 | 0.137939 |
### 16.60.025 Specific use criteria – Adult business. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall construct or operate an adult business on property within the city.
B. Except as otherwise provided in this section, adult businesses are permitted as a conditional use after the issuance of a conditional use permit in the C district. Adult businesses ar... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.62207 | 0.273926 | 0.945313 | 0.731934 |
### 16.60.030 Specific use criteria – Beehives. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall keep or maintain beehives on property within the city.
B. Beehives and beekeeping are permitted with an administrative permit in the RR, R-1, and R-2 districts. Beehives and beekeeping are permitted as a conditional use after the issuance of a conditiona... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.236328 | 0.40625 | 1.152344 | 1.037109 |
## 16.60.035 Specific use criteria – Correctional facilities. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a correctional facility may not be constructed or operated on property within the city.
B. Correctional facilities are permitted as a conditional use after the issuance of a conditional use permit in the I and P districts and are prohibited in all other districts.
C. Cor... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.475342 | 1.068359 | 1.28125 | 1.246094 |
## 16.60.040 Specific use criteria – Daycare facilities. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this title, no person shall operate a daycare on property within the city.
B. Small daycare facilities, which are facilities that care for 25 or fewer individuals, are permitted in the RR, R-1, R-2, R-M, and C zoning districts after the issuance of an administrative permit. Small day... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.438232 | 0.848633 | 0.596191 | 0.134277 |
## 16.60.045 Specific use criteria – Farm animals. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this title, no person shall keep farm animals on property within the city.
B. Farm animals are permitted with the issuance of an administrative permit in the RR district and as a conditional use after the issuance of a conditional use permit in the R-1, R-2, and I districts. Farm ani... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.599609 | 0.195068 | 1.379883 | 0.192017 |
## 16.60.050 Specific use criteria – Helipad. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this title, no person shall keep, construct, or operate a helipad on property within the city.
B. Helipads are permitted in the I district and are permitted as a conditional use after the issuance of a conditional use permit in the C and P districts. Helipads are prohibited in all ot... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.906738 | -0.147705 | 0.467285 | 0.687012 |
## 16.60.055 Specific use criteria – Junkyard. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this title, no person shall operate a junkyard on property within the city.
B. Junkyards are permitted as a conditional use after the issuance of a conditional use permit in the I district and are prohibited in all other districts.
C. No junkyard shall be established or operated unl... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.083008 | 0.702637 | 0.506836 | 0.319824 |
## 16.60.060 Specific use criteria – Kennel or cattery. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall engage in the construction or operation of a kennel or cattery on property within the city.
B. Kennels and/or catteries are permitted as a conditional use in the RR, R-2, and C districts and are prohibited in all other districts.
C. A site plan for a ke... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.520996 | -0.529297 | 0.658203 | 0.296143 |
## 16.60.065 Specific use criteria – Outdoor firing ranges. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall operate or construct an outdoor firing range on property within the city.
B. Outdoor firing ranges are permitted as a conditional use after the issuance of a conditional use permit in the I and P districts. Outdoor firing ranges are prohibited in all oth... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.710449 | 0.252441 | 1.634766 | 1.563477 |
### 16.60.070 Specific use criteria – Poultry. | A. The keeping of poultry is permitted with an administrative permit in RR, R-1, and R-2 districts. The keeping of poultry is permitted as a conditional use after the issuance of a conditional use permit in the R-M, I, and C districts. The keeping of poultry is prohibited in the P district.
B. The keeping of poultry i... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.128906 | 0.65918 | 1.668945 | 0.754395 |
### 16.60.075 Specific use criteria – Resource extraction. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall engage in the commercial extraction of a resource on property within the city.
B. Resource extraction is permitted as a conditional use after the issuance of a conditional use permit in the RR, C, I, and P districts. It is prohibited in all other distric... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.886719 | 0.61377 | 0.571777 | 0.779785 |
## 16.60.080 Specific use criteria – Short-term rentals. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall engage in operating a short-term rental on property within the city.
B. Short-term rentals, including bed and breakfasts, are permitted after issuance of an administrative permit in RR, R-1, R-2, R-M, and C districts. Short-term rentals are prohibited in... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.169922 | 0.885254 | 1.579102 | 1.12793 |
### 16.65.005 Density and dimensional requirements. | The following are the requirements governing density of residential developments, building height, setback for buildings from lot lines, and parking. In calculating the number of dwellings allowed on a lot or the number of parking, loading, or storage spaces required, decimal units shall be rounded up to next whole num... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.05957 | -0.04245 | -0.678223 | -1.167969 |
### 16.65.010 Density. | A. The maximum density in the RR district is one single-family dwelling per 20,000 square feet or one duplex per 30,000 square feet.
B. The maximum dwellings in the R-1 district is one per lot.
C. The maximum dwellings in the R-2 district is one dwelling per 10,000 square feet.
D. There are no limits on the maximum ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.692871 | -1.024414 | -0.879883 | -0.994629 |
### 16.65.015 Setbacks and height. | A. *Measuring Setbacks.* Setbacks are measured from the outermost portion of the building to the nearest lot line or building, as appropriate.
B. *Temporary Buildings.* Temporary buildings may be permitted within the side or rear yard area subject to, and in compliance with, a temporary use permit.
C. Except as other... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.010742 | 1.31543 | 0.443115 | -0.144775 |
## 16.65.020 Parking. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, off-street parking facilities for residential and nonresidential uses are established as follows:
1. *Residential.* Off-street parking facilities for residential uses must be on the same lot with the building that they serve.
2. *Nonresidential.* Off-street parking fac... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.774414 | 0.640625 | 0.160767 | -0.244385 |
## TABLE OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Uses</th>
<th>Minimum spaces required, including employee parking, where applicable (rounded to nearest whole number)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Restaurants, bars, exhibit rooms, gymnasiums, conference rooms, and similar places of assembly of less c... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.209229 | -0.104431 | -0.423828 | -0.674805 |
## 16.70.005 Purpose. | The primary intent of this chapter is to regulate signs of a commercial nature intended to be viewed from any vehicular public right-of-way. The purpose of this chapter is to: coordinate the type, placement, and physical dimensions of signs within the different land use zoning districts; recognize the commercial commun... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.854492 | 0.018112 | -0.341797 | 0.172363 |
## 16.70.010 Scope. | This chapter shall not regulate: building design; official traffic or government signs; the copy and message of signs; signs not intended to be viewed from a public right-of-way; window displays, product dispensers, and point of purchase displays; scoreboards on athletic fields; flags of any nation, government, or nonc... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.489502 | -0.470215 | -0.637695 | -1.066406 |
## 16.70.015 Definitions. | The following definitions pertain only to this chapter:
*A-Frame Sign.* See “Sandwich board/sidewalk sign” definition.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
“Abandoned sign” means a sign whose message describes the availability of goods or services at a location where s... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.661133 | 1.003906 | 0.392822 | -0.677246 |
### 16.70.020 Compliance required. | No person shall erect, place, or maintain a sign in the city except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.41626 | -1.041016 | 0.002728 | -0.666504 |
### 16.70.025 Signs prohibited. | The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:
A. Abandoned signs;
B. Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or government signs or signals of emergency response vehicles;
C. Snipe signs or signs attached to trees, telephone or utility poles, public benches, or streetlights that are located wi... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.748535 | -0.025848 | 0.202271 | 0.317383 |
### 16.70.030 Permits required. | Unless otherwise provided by this title, all signs shall require a sign permit and payment of fees as described in this chapter. No permit is required for the maintenance of a sign or for a change of copy on painted, printed or changeable copy signs. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.229858 | -1.34668 | -0.36377 | -1.044922 |
### 16.70.035 Signs not requiring permits. | The following types of signs are exempted from permit applications but must be in compliance with all other requirements of this chapter:
A. Construction signs with a sign area of 32 square feet or less and eight feet or less in height;
B. Directional/informational signs of eight square feet or less and three feet or... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.011971 | -0.971191 | -0.468262 | -0.98877 |
### 16.70.040 Maintenance. | All signs shall be properly maintained. Exposed surfaces shall be clean and painted if paint is required. Defective parts shall be replaced. The city planner or designee shall have the right to order the repair or removal of any sign which is defective, damaged, or substantially deteriorated. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.08075 | -2.046875 | 0.116272 | -0.662109 |
### 16.70.045 Changeable copy. | Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, any sign permitted by this chapter may use manual or automatic changeable copy. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.274414 | -0.871582 | 0.223633 | -1.306641 |
### 16.70.050 Sign setback requirements. | A. The base of structural members supporting signs mounted on the ground must be set back at least three feet from any public right-of-way except that of the George Parks Highway. The base of structural members supporting signs mounted on the ground must be set back at least five feet from the right-of-way of the Georg... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.666504 | -0.557617 | -0.46167 | -0.436279 |
### 16.70.055 Signs permitted in all zoning districts. | The following signs are allowed in all zoning districts:
A. All signs allowed in WMC 16.70.035, Signs not requiring permits;
B. *Construction Sign*. One construction sign for each street frontage of a construction project, not to exceed 32 square feet in sign area and eight feet in height. Such signs may be erected 3... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.365723 | -0.163086 | -0.536621 | -0.964844 |
### 16.70.060 Signs permitted in residential zoning districts. | The following signs are allowed in all residential zoning districts subject to the restrictions within this section:
A. **Maximum Height.** The maximum height is six feet for all allowed freestanding signs in this section;
B. All signs allowed in WMC 16.70.035, Signs not requiring permits, and 16.70.055, Signs permit... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.425293 | 0.155396 | -0.27002 | -0.907715 |
## 16.70.065 Signs permitted in the commercial and industrial zoning districts. | The following signs are allowed in the C and I zoning districts:
A. All signs as allowed in WMC 16.70.035, Signs not requiring permits, and 16.70.055, Signs permitted in all zoning districts;
B. Freestanding Sign. One freestanding sign not exceeding one square foot in sign area for each linear foot of main street fro... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.208862 | 0.350342 | -0.177124 | -0.821777 |
## 16.70.070 Nonconforming signs – Determination of legal nonconformity. | Existing signs which do not comply to the specific provisions of this chapter may be eligible for the designation “legal nonconforming”; provided, that:
A. Such signs are properly maintained and do not in any way endanger the public; and
B. The sign was covered by a valid permit or variance, or complied with all appl... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.051514 | -0.27832 | -0.57959 | -0.515625 |
## 16.70.075 Loss of legal nonconforming status. | A legal nonconforming sign will lose this designation if:
A. The sign is relocated or replaced; or
B. The structure or size of the sign is altered in any way except towards compliance with this chapter. This does not refer to change of copy or normal maintenance. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.541016 | -0.89209 | -0.105164 | -0.505371 |
## 16.70.080 Maintenance and repair of nonconforming signs. | The legal nonconforming sign is subject to all requirements of this chapter regarding safety, maintenance, and repair. However, if the sign suffers more than 50 percent appraised damage or deterioration, it must be brought into compliance with this chapter or be removed. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025)
The Wasilla Municipa... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.520996 | -0.757324 | -0.042694 | -0.312012 |
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