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### 16.70.085 Construction information. | All electrical signs must be constructed and located in such a way as to meet federal, state, and city laws, statutes, and ordinances and to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.57666 | -0.426758 | -0.084534 | -0.929688 |
### 16.70.090 Anchoring. | A. No sign shall be suspended by nonrigid attachments that allow the sign to swing or move due to wind.
B. All freestanding signs must have self-supporting structures erected on, or permanently attached to, concrete foundations or steel pilings.
C. All portable signs on display must be braced or secured to prevent mo... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.436523 | -0.962891 | 0.231567 | -0.012108 |
### 16.70.095 Additional safety information. | A. No sign shall be erected, constructed, or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window, or door opening used as a means of egress.
B. No sign shall be attached in any form, shape, or manner which will interfere with any opening required for ventilation, except that signs may be erected in fro... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.493896 | -0.643555 | 0.38916 | 0.592285 |
### 16.70.100 Application for sign permits. | Application for a permit for the erection, alteration, or relocation of a sign shall be made to the city planner on a form provided by the city planner and must include the following information:
A. Name and address of the owner of the sign;
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.471191 | -0.818848 | -0.792969 | -1.087891 |
### 16.70.105 Permit fees. | All applications for permits filed with the city planner or designee must be submitted to the city planner along with the appropriate fee. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.881348 | -1.691406 | -0.842285 | -1.28125 |
### 16.70.110 Issuance and denial. | A. The city planner or designee shall issue a permit for the erection, alteration or relocation of a sign within five business days of receipt of a valid and complete application; provided, that the sign complies with all applicable laws and regulations of the city. In all applications, where a matter of interpretation... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.416016 | -0.580566 | -0.474365 | -0.069824 |
### 16.70.115 Permit conditions. | A. Permit fees are nonrefundable.
B. A permit becomes null and void if work is not completed within one year of the date of issuance. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.746582 | -1.217773 | -0.117432 | -0.939453 |
### 16.70.120 Removal of sign by city planner. | The city planner or designee may cause the immediate removal of signs within the public right-of-way consistent with the regulations in WMC 12.16.040. Additionally, dangerous or defective signs that present a hazard to the public safety may be removed with notice to the owner. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.875977 | -0.933105 | -0.310059 | 1.116211 |
### 16.70.125 Variance provisions. | Variances to the setbacks, sign area, number of signs per parcel, or height of signs may be requested by a property owner, or authorized agent. The application process, notice requirements, and variance standards shall be the same as those for variances in WMC Chapter 16.110. In granting a sign variance, the planning c... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.202271 | 0.383301 | -1.005859 | -0.932617 |
### 16.75.010 Water and sewer contribution permits. | Contribution permits required under WMC Title 13 must be issued before the issuance of a land use permit. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.092773 | -0.597656 | -0.618164 | -1.168945 |
## 16.75.015 Community system water, sewage, and stormwater permit. | A. If a developer proposes the installation of a community water, sewer, or stormwater drainage system within 500 feet of an existing, adequate public water and sewer system, a city water, sewer, and stormwater drainage permit shall be required. This permit may be called a WSSD permit in this code. An application for a... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.166992 | 1.298828 | 0.026566 | 0.319824 |
### 16.80.005 Purpose of landscaping standards. | The purpose of the landscaping standards in this chapter is to ensure that new landscaping and the retention of existing vegetation, where appropriate, is an integral part of all development. These standards are intended to:
A. Promote the environmental and community benefits of a healthy, diverse, and well-managed ur... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.530762 | -0.28125 | 0.019577 | 0.175049 |
## 16.80.010 Applicability of landscaping standards. | Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, these landscaping standards apply to all property within the city. Every administrative permit and conditional use permit approved under this title shall be conditioned upon compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.623535 | -0.95166 | -0.460693 | -1.125 |
## 16.80.015 Exemptions from landscaping standards. | The following uses are exempt from the landscaping requirements in this chapter:
A. Temporary uses approved by a temporary use permit;
B. Areas authorized by the city for public or private parks, playgrounds, playing fields, or golf courses that will be retained in pervious ground cover; and
C. Airport lease lots. (... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.895996 | -1.015625 | -0.701172 | -1.054688 |
## 16.80.020 Landscape plan. | A. **Submittal.** Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, landscape plans must be submitted to the city for commercial developments with a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or more and multifamily residential developments with more than four dwellings per lot.
B. Single-family dwellings and duplexes must com... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.135864 | -0.038513 | 0.20459 | -0.675781 |
## 16.80.025 General landscaping requirements and standards. | A. *Intent.* This section is intended to ensure that new landscaping and the retention of existing vegetation is an integral part of all development. Landscaping required under this section is intended to enhance the community environment and visual character, reduce and treat runoff of stormwater, and to provide attra... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.243164 | 0.751465 | 0.91748 | 0.126099 |
### 16.80.030 Specific landscaping standards – Parking. | A. **Purpose.** Parking lot landscaping softens the view and breaks up the visual impact of extensive paved surfaces, provides orientation to entrances, contributes to stormwater management, and mitigates wind and dust in large parking lots.
B. **Applicability.** Parking lot landscaping shall be provided and meet the ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.404297 | 0.375488 | 0.518555 | -0.11322 |
## 16.80.035 Specific landscaping standards – Buffer landscaping. | A. Purpose. Buffer landscaping serves to separate, screen, and buffer adjacent land uses that may be different in their use and intensity and that may have a harmful impact on neighboring uses through the use of landscape plantings, fencing, and other appropriate features.
B. Applicability. Buffer landscaping shall be... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.141479 | 0.624023 | 0.306885 | 0.554688 |
## 16.80.040 Specific landscaping standards – Residential. | A. Purpose. Residential landscaping promotes the sustained presence of trees and woodlands in neighborhoods and residential areas, and provides benefits to property values, community character, water and air quality, wildlife habitat and the natural environment, and quality of life.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is curre... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.570313 | 0.526367 | 0.654297 | -0.044525 |
## 16.80.050 Maintenance and replacement. | A. It is the duty of the owner of the lot to continuously maintain all required landscaping. If any required landscaping dies, becomes substantially damaged or destroyed, it must be replanted in a similar manner within the same growing season that the damage or destruction occurs or no later than June 30 of the followi... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.282715 | -0.54541 | 0.881348 | 0.296387 |
## 16.80.055 Landscaping standards waiver. | A. The planning commission may waive or modify a requirement concerning the type, quantity, location, height of landscaping, planting bed widths, or other landscaping standards as provided in this chapter.
B. Preapplication Conference. The applicant shall schedule a preapplication conference with the city planner prio... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.250977 | 0.513184 | 0.233154 | -0.07251 |
## 16.80.060 Violations – Penalties. | A. All applicable landscaping standards of this chapter must be documented on city-approved development permits/plans. Failure to comply with such standards will subject the development to stop work orders, code enforcement citations, and/or financial penalties identified in this title. The lot owner and the contractor... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.139648 | 0.093323 | 0.378662 | 0.895508 |
### 16.80.065 Disclaimer. | Nothing in this chapter may be understood to impose any liability for damages or a duty of care or maintenance upon the city or any of its employees, nor to relieve the owner of any private property from the duty to keep any tree, shrub, or other plant on their property under their control in such a condition as to pre... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.453125 | -0.540527 | -0.509766 | -0.525391 |
### 16.85.005 Applicability. | The following general provisions may apply to both existing and proposed uses. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.869141 | -0.307617 | -1.118164 | -1.352539 |
### 16.85.010 Nonconforming structures and uses. | A. *Purpose.* There are lots, structures, and uses that were in existence and lawful prior to the adoption of the provisions of this title now in effect which would be prohibited or do not meet the requirements of this title. It is the intent of this chapter to set forth the rules for continuation of these nonconformit... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.436279 | 1.492188 | 0.471924 | 0.050934 |
## 16.90.005 Zoning permits and approvals. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the development or use of property within the city or a change in use on property within the city shall not be commenced without first obtaining a land use administrative permit, conditional use permit, temporary use permit, or approval of a variance.
B. Compliance. Any... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.788574 | 0.156982 | -0.121155 | 0.006428 |
## 16.90.010 Administrative permits. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, or expressly stated elsewhere in this title, an administrative permit shall be required for all permitted uses that do not otherwise require a temporary use permit, short-term rental permit, conditional use permit, or variance.
B. Except as otherwise provided in this se... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.395508 | 0.985352 | 0.204102 | -0.18457 |
## 16.90.015 Temporary use permits. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this title, an owner proposing a temporary use of land or a building which would otherwise require a permit under provisions of this chapter is required to obtain a temporary use permit prior to any site work except surveying. No temporary use permit is required to erect or construct ... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.774414 | 0.151123 | 0.213623 | -0.206909 |
## 16.90.020 Site plans. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this title, or expressly waived by the planning commission, approval of a site plan shall be required for any use or structure for which the submission of a site plan is required by this title.
B. Except as otherwise provided in this title or waived by the planner, a site plan shall ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.203857 | 1.066406 | 0.41626 | -0.516602 |
## 16.90.025 Emergency actions. | A. Notwithstanding any regulation to the contrary, emergency actions may be conducted without any approval or permit, subject to the following criteria:
1. The owner shall make reasonable efforts to conduct emergency operations in a manner that avoids or minimizes significant harm to the environment, consistent with t... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.637207 | -0.339844 | 0.274414 | 2.308594 |
### 16.95.005 Conditional use – Scope and purpose. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this title, this chapter applies to the review and approval of conditional use permit applications when a conditional use permit is required by other provisions of this title.
B. A conditional use permit may be granted to approve land uses and structures with special design or site r... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.099609 | -0.251953 | -0.82959 | -0.625977 |
### 16.95.010 Conditional use preapplication conference. | A. *Preapplication Meeting.* Before submitting an application for a conditional use permit, the applicant shall meet with the planner or the planner’s designee in a preapplication meeting and provide such information as is necessary to explain the proposed project. At the preapplication meeting the planner or designee ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.508789 | -0.375488 | -0.384033 | -0.900879 |
### 16.95.015 Application for conditional use permit. | **A.** An application for a conditional use permit shall be submitted to the city planner on a form provided by the city. The application shall include:
1. Name and mailing address of the owner of the subject lot.
2. Name and mailing address of the applicant for the permit.
3. Legal description and the street addres... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.156616 | 0.179688 | -0.39209 | -0.712891 |
## 16.95.020 Conditional use review criteria. | The applicant must produce evidence sufficient to enable meaningful review of the application. Unless exceptions or other criteria are stated elsewhere in this code, the application will be reviewed under these criteria:
A. The applicable code authorizes each proposed use and structure by conditional use permit in tha... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.716797 | 0.62207 | -0.265869 | -0.03093 |
## 16.95.025 Approval of conditional use. | A. The commission will review and may approve, approve with conditions, or deny an application for a conditional use permit. The application shall not be approved unless it is established that the proposal, with conditions, if necessary, satisfies the applicable review criteria.
B. In approving a conditional use permi... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.527344 | 0.454346 | 0.57959 | 0.65918 |
## 16.95.030 Commission conditional use permit hearing and procedures. | A. When the application is determined to be complete, the planner shall schedule a public hearing before the commission and provide notice of the application as specified in WMC 16.115.030, Notice of hearing. The public hearing shall be held within 45 days after determining the application is complete.
B. The commissi... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.179321 | 0.356934 | -0.687012 | -0.439209 |
### 16.95.035 Conditional use permit issuance. | The planner shall promptly issue a conditional use permit in accordance with a decision of the commission approving an application. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.645508 | -1.068359 | -0.656738 | -1.310547 |
### 16.95.040 Conditional use permits – Time limitations. | Failure of the applicant to meet any time limits imposed by the conditional use permit is grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit by the commission, after notice to the permittee and public hearing. An extension of any time limit may be granted by the commission following a public hearing on the matter. Th... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.851563 | -0.234253 | -0.007732 | 0.064758 |
### 16.100.005 PUD scope and purpose. | A planned unit development (“PUD”) is a device that allows a development to be planned and built as a unit, or as phased units, and permits flexibility and variation in many of the traditional controls related to density, land use, setback, open space and other design elements. A PUD also allows for efficient timing an... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.976074 | -0.333984 | -1.001953 | -1.217773 |
### 16.100.010 Planned unit development. | A. A PUD may consist of residential, unspecified, commercial, industrial, or a combination of these uses, subject to any limitations or exceptions provided in this title.
B. In every PUD and during every stage of development of the PUD, at least 60 percent of the uses in the PUD must be uses that are listed as permitt... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.467773 | 0.193481 | -0.385986 | -0.646484 |
### 16.100.015 Development plan. | A. A conditional use permit application and a development plan for a PUD shall be submitted to the city for administrative review and recommendation to the commission. The PUD development plan shall include the following:
1. A statement of purpose and objective;
2. A specific plan of development, including a designat... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.134521 | 0.875488 | -0.281006 | -0.51123 |
### 16.100.020 PUD – Commission review. | A. The commission will review the application and development plan according to provisions applicable to conditional use permits, planned unit developments, and the zoning district in which the PUD is to be located.
B. If the commission determines that the PUD development plan does not satisfy the conditional use perm... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.820801 | 0.453125 | -0.137573 | 0.754395 |
### 16.100.025 Residential PUDs. | A. A residential PUD, which is any PUD that includes any residential uses, shall comply with the requirements and conditions of this section. If a residential PUD also contains commercial, unspecified or industrial uses, it must also comply with WMC 16.100.030, Commercial, unspecified, and industrial PUDs. For purposes... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.974609 | 1.168945 | 1.317383 | 0.044678 |
## 16.100.030 Commercial, unspecified, and industrial PUDs. | A. Any PUD that contains any commercial, noncommercial, or industrial use shall comply with the requirements and conditions of this section. If residential use is included in the PUD, it shall also comply with WMC 16.100.025, Residential PUDs.
1. For purposes of this section, a commercial use is defined as an occupati... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.447266 | 1.257813 | 1.387695 | 0.688965 |
### 16.100.035 CUP time limit. | After the conditional use permit application and development plan for a PUD are approved by the commission, construction of the PUD must begin within two years of the approval of the conditional use permit. The commission may extend the time to begin construction by not more than two additional years for good cause sho... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.205933 | -0.48584 | 0.222412 | -0.247192 |
### SUBDIVISIONS | **Sections:**
- 16.105.005 Subdivision review and approval.
- 16.105.010 Compliance.
- 16.105.015 Public improvements.
- 16.105.020 Subdivision improvement construction.
- 16.105.025 Improvement inspections and guarantee.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
**16.105.0... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.453369 | 1.025391 | 0.572754 | -0.11322 |
## 16.105.020 Subdivision improvement construction. | A. No person may begin construction of any community water system, community sewer system, or drainage facilities until the developer has complied with WMC Chapters 13.04, 13.08 and 13.12. No person may begin construction of any improvement until they have:
1. Submitted to the public works director a detailed method o... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.192505 | 0.429932 | 0.261475 | -0.020355 |
## 16.105.025 Improvement inspections and guarantee. | The public works director shall review and approve or reject all plans for improvements to be constructed as a condition of a subdivision plat or development permit under this chapter. Upon completion of improvements, the public works director may inspect and shall approve or reject the improvements. After approval of ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.532227 | -1.102539 | -0.541504 | -0.883789 |
## 16.105.030 Acceptance – Release of guarantee. | The following method must be used for acceptance of improvements and release of guarantees:
A. Preliminary acceptance after installation must be in writing from the council via resolution after written approval has been received from the engineer;
B. Final inspection must be made by the engineer prior to release of t... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.130859 | -0.223633 | -0.164795 | -0.708008 |
### 16.110.005 General. | A variance may be granted by the planning commission to provide relief when strict enforcement of this title would deprive a property owner of the reasonable use of the lot. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.108582 | -0.833984 | -0.795898 | -1.053711 |
### 16.110.010 Conditions precedent to granting variance. | A. All of the following conditions shall exist before a variance may be granted by the commission:
1. Strict application of a provision of this title would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district.
2. Special conditions and circumstances exist that are particular to th... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.165161 | 0.348145 | -0.203491 | -0.253662 |
### 16.110.015 Application for a variance. | A. Application for a variance shall be filed with the city planner. The application shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
1. All of the information required for a conditional use permit application, but referring to the requested variance instead of a conditional use.
The Wasilla Municipal Code ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.219116 | 0.59082 | -0.638184 | -0.573242 |
### 16.115.005 Scope. | This chapter applies to the appeal of decisions made by the planner to the planning commission. Specific procedures and requirements for public hearings before the commission regarding conditional use permits or other proceedings preempt the procedures in this chapter. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.307617 | -0.126099 | -1.44043 | -1.27832 |
### 16.115.015 Ex parte contact. | A planning commissioner shall be impartial in all decisions, both in fact and in appearance. No planning commissioner may engage in ex parte contact with any interested party to an appeal concerning the appeal either before or after the appeal hearing. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.233398 | -1.066406 | -0.6875 | -0.47168 |
### 16.115.020 Stay. | Except as otherwise provided in this section, an appeal to the planning commission does not stay the effectiveness of the decision or order of the city planner. The planning commission may stay the effectiveness of the decision or order of the city planner if it finds that doing so is necessary to avoid immediate dange... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.050934 | -0.794922 | -0.665527 | 1.149414 |
### 16.115.025 Appeal to the planning commission. | A. Any interested party may appeal a decision or order of the city planner to the planning commission by filing a written notice of appeal with the city planner on a form provided by the planner within 15 days after the date of the decision or order. The notice of appeal shall state with specificity:
1. The name of th... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.578613 | -1.108398 | -0.993164 | -0.834473 |
### 16.115.030 Notice of hearing. | A. The city planner shall prepare and distribute a notice of hearing no more than 10 days after receiving a complete notice of appeal.
B. The notice of hearing shall state the nature of the appeal, the location of the property that is the subject of the appeal, and the time and place of the appeal hearing. It must als... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.609863 | 0.127808 | -0.904297 | -0.471924 |
### 16.115.035 Preparation of record. | A. The city planner shall submit the appeal to the planning commission no more than 10 days after the deadline for the filing of position statements and at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. The record shall also be sent ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.263672 | 0.098145 | -1.046875 | -1.083984 |
## 16.115.040 Hearing. | A. Except as otherwise determined by the commission, only persons who have submitted position statements to the planning commission prior to the date of the hearing may present oral argument at the hearing. A position statement must include the name, physical and mailing addresses of the person submitting the statement... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.095703 | 0.25293 | -0.499268 | -0.625 |
### 16.115.045 Decision. | A. The planning commission shall base its decision upon the record and argument presented at the hearing. The planning commission may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision or order of the city planner in whole or in part.
B. The planning commission’s decision shall be in writing and shall state that it is a final de... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.990723 | -0.575684 | -1.166992 | -0.782227 |
### 16.120.005 Scope. | This chapter governs administrative appeals to a hearing officer from actions and determinations taken under this title. (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 | -1.507813 | -0.535156 | -1.269531 | -1.253906 |
### 16.120.010 Decisions subject to appeal. | A. The following final decisions by the commission may be appealed to an administrative hearing officer by a person with standing under this chapter:
1. Grant or denial of a conditional use permit, including PUDs and overlay district permits.
2. Grant or denial of a variance.
3. Grant or denial of formal recognition... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.126221 | -0.343506 | -1.202148 | -0.824707 |
### 16.120.015 Administrative hearing officer. | Appeals filed under this chapter shall be heard by an administrative hearing officer appointed under WMC 2.76.010. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.488281 | -0.785645 | -1.108398 | -1.429688 |
### 16.120.020 Staff. | The city clerk and city clerk’s staff shall assist the administrative hearing officer in preparing for and conducting the hearing. This includes making an electronic recording of the appeal hearing and preparing all correspondence, including the notification of the administrative hearing officer’s decision. (Ord. 25-14... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.561523 | -1.282227 | -0.824707 | -1.238281 |
### 16.120.025 Stay. | Except as provided in this section or otherwise required by law, an appeal does not stay the effectiveness of the decision or order that is being appealed. The administrative hearing officer may stay the decision or order if doing so is necessary to avoid immediate danger to public health, safety, or welfare. (Ord. 25-... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.427734 | -0.837891 | -0.400391 | 0.869141 |
## 16.120.030 Appeal application. | A. Any interested party adversely affected by a decision or order of the planning commission, other than a recommendation to the city council regarding a legislative action such as a rezoning or an amendment to this title, may appeal the decision or order to the administrative hearing officer by filing an application f... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.029266 | 0.780273 | 0.119568 | 0.055481 |
### 16.120.035 Filing and service of documents. | A document is filed in an appeal on the date it is received by the city clerk. All documents filed in an appeal must be served on each interested party; if an interested party is represented by counsel, the document shall be served on the counsel in lieu of the interested party. (Ord. 25-14(AM) § 2, 2025) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.314453 | -1.232422 | -0.851074 | -1.104492 |
#### A. Upon the timely filing of an appeal: | 1. **List of Interested Parties.** The city clerk shall notify the city planner and the city attorney of receipt of the appeal application. The city planner shall provide the city clerk with a list and mailing labels for each interested party in the appeal within five business days of the request. An interested party i... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.066406 | 0.062012 | -1.28125 | -0.916016 |
#### B. Content of Notice. The notice of appeal shall include: | 1. A brief description of the decision appealed;
2. A copy of the appellant’s appeal application; and
3. A statement that the record may be viewed on the city’s website after they have been compiled. | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.40918 | -1.314453 | -1.050781 | -1.487305 |
#### C. Appointment of Administrative Hearing Officer. The city clerk shall submit the items stated in subsections (B)(1) and (B)(2) of this section to the council by information memorandum at the next regular council meeting occurring at least 10 business days after the filing of an appeal. The submission also shall i... | The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
D. **Record on Appeal.** The city planner shall provide the city clerk with an electronic version of the record on the appeal within 20 business days after the filing of the appeal. The appeal record shall consist of the transcript of... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.817383 | 0.983398 | -1.143555 | -0.564453 |
### 16.120.045 Authority of administrative hearing officer. | The administrative hearing officer may change the prehearing schedule, the date of the hearing, or the procedure at the hearing, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, in response to a written request to the city clerk from the appellant or an interested party, for good cause shown; provided, that the app... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.299805 | -0.012917 | -0.84082 | -0.775391 |
### 16.120.050 Hearing. | A. Only interested parties who have submitted written arguments to the administrative hearing officer prior to the due date, the city planner and appellant, or their representatives, may present oral arguments at the hearing.
B. The administrative hearing officer shall hold a hearing on the appeal within 15 business d... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.810059 | -0.056335 | -0.748535 | -0.610352 |
## 16.120.055 Decision. | A. The administrative hearing officer shall base the decision upon the record and argument presented at the hearing. The administrative hearing officer may affirm, reverse, modify, or remand the decision or order of the planning commission in whole or in part.
B. The administrative hearing officer’s decision shall be ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.835938 | 0.278564 | -1.108398 | -0.690918 |
### 16.125.005 City council authority in land use matters. | A. The city council has the following decision-making authority under this title:
1. Comprehensive plan amendments;
2. Rezonings (zoning map amendments);
3. Text amendments to this title; and
4. Any other action not delegated to the planning commission or city staff as the city council may deem desirable and nec... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.769043 | -0.453369 | -1.044922 | -0.992188 |
### 16.125.010 Planning commission. | The commission has all powers and duties of a commission of a first-class city as set forth in state law. The commission’s specific powers and duties are set forth in WMC Chapter 2.60. (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 | -1.541016 | 0.137939 | -1.296875 | -1.551758 |
## 16.125.015 City planner. | A. The mayor has authority to designate the city planner, or another designee, to perform the specific day-to-day duties of administering this title on behalf of the city.
B. The city planner shall have all functions and may exercise all powers necessary to administer and enforce this title. Assistants to the planner ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.95752 | -0.033325 | -0.929688 | -0.726074 |
## 16.125.020 Reviewing parties. | The commission may by resolution identify those parties that are to be included in the review of certain proposed actions under this title. These parties may include city departments, the school district, the borough, state or federal agencies, and private individuals or groups potentially affected, or with interests i... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.8125 | 0.171997 | -1.356445 | -1.080078 |
### 16.125.025 Superior court. | An interested party may appeal a decision of the administrative hearing officer to the superior court within the time prescribed in the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. An appeal to the superior court under this section is an administrative appeal heard solely on the record established by the hearing officer or bod... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.971191 | -0.490234 | -1.302734 | -1.147461 |
### 16.125.030 Evidence of compliance. | Upon request by the city planner, any person who has obtained a permit under this title shall provide evidence showing compliance with the terms of the permit. The obligation to provide evidence of compliance is a condition of every permit granted under this title, whether expressly stated in the permit or not. (Ord. 2... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.904297 | -0.987793 | -0.594727 | -0.890625 |
### 16.125.035 Enforcement orders. | A. In addition to any other remedy or other method of enforcement available under this title, or other provision of the city code, or other law, the mayor or planner may order:
1. The discontinuation of a use of land or a structure that is in violation of this title, a regulation, or a permit.
2. The abatement or rem... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.115234 | 0.948242 | 0.443848 | 1.521484 |
## 16.125.040 Abatement of a nuisance. | A. Any use, activity, condition, property, or structure in violation of an enforcement order issued under WMC 16.125.035, Enforcement orders, that continues after the time for appeal from the
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
enforcement order has passed, or if appea... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.748047 | 1.27832 | 0.772949 | 1.81543 |
## 16.125.045 Civil remedies. | A. With respect to any violation of the title, a regulation, or a permit, the city may bring a civil action for any or all of the following:
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
1. To enjoin or abate the violation. Upon application for injunctive relief and a finding th... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.870117 | 0.33374 | -0.072876 | 1.830078 |
## 16.125.050 Violations. | A. The following are violations of this title:
1. A structure, alteration of a structure, or use of land or a structure, that conflicts with a provision of this title, or a regulation, or a permit issued under this title.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
2. To ... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.862305 | 0.624512 | 0.128296 | 0.801758 |
## 16.125.055 Fines for violations. | Any violator of this title is, upon conviction by a court, subject to a fine as set forth in an applicable bail forfeiture schedule adopted by the city. If no fine is set forth in an applicable bail forfeiture schedule,
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
upon convicti... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.413818 | -0.142456 | 0.411133 | 0.266846 |
### for Alaska Municipalities | The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Alaska municipalities. They are current through June 2023. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.378906 | -0.836426 | -1.383789 | -1.449219 |
### General Provisions | - Classification of municipalities. AS 29.04.010 et seq.
- Codification of ordinances. AS 29.25.050
- Elections. AS 29.26.010 et seq.
- Extraterritorial jurisdiction. AS 29.35.020
- General powers. AS 29.35.010 et seq.
- Home rule municipalities. AS 29.10.010 et seq.
- Local government. Alaska Const. Art. X
- Municipal... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.765137 | 0.077576 | -1.295898 | -0.840332 |
## CHAPTER 1.01 | CODE ADOPTION¹
§ 1.01.010. Adoption.
(Ord. 76-37 § 1, 1977)
§ 1.01.020. Title–Citation–Reference.
This code shall be known as the "Bristol Bay Borough Code" and it shall be sufficient to refer to said code as the "Bristol Bay Borough Code" in any prosecution for the violation of any provision thereof or in any proc... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -1.117188 | 1.140625 | -1.583984 | -1.363281 |
### § 1.01.070. Reference to specific ordinances. | The provisions of this code shall not in any manner affect matters of record which refer to, or are otherwise connected with ordinances which are therein specifically designated by number or otherwise and which are included within the code, but such reference shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -1.393555 | -0.399414 | -1.609375 | -1.640625 |
### § 1.01.080. Effect of code on past actions and obligations. | Neither the adoption of this code nor the repeal or amendments of any ordinance or part or portion of any ordinance of Bristol Bay Borough shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances, which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver of any lice... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -0.571777 | 0.599609 | -0.902832 | -0.95166 |
### § 1.01.090. Effective date. | This code shall become effective on the date the ordinance adopting this code as the "Bristol Bay Borough Code" shall become effective.
(Ord. 76-37 § 9, 1977) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -1.631836 | -1.157227 | -1.037109 | -1.537109 |
### § 1.01.100. Constitutionality. | If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. The assembly declares that it would have passed this code, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -1.359375 | -0.428223 | -1.15918 | -1.120117 |
## CHAPTER 1.04 | GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1.04.010. Definitions—Construction.
A. The following words and phrases, whenever used in the ordinances of the Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, shall be construed as defined in this section unless from the context a different meaning is intended or unless a different meaning is specifically defined a... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | 0.078857 | 0.894043 | -0.829102 | -1.038086 |
### § 1.04.030. Prohibited acts include causing and permitting. | Whenever, in the ordinances of the borough, any act or omission is made unlawful, it shall include causing, allowing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering, or concealing the fact of such act or omission.
(Ord. 76-15 § 3, 1976; Ord. 2013-06 § 1 (part), 2013) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -0.063599 | -0.856934 | -0.701172 | -0.834961 |
### § 1.04.040. Construction. | The provisions of the ordinances of the borough, and all proceedings under them, are to be construed with a view to effect their objects and to promote justice.
(Ord. 76-15 § 4, 1976; Ord. 2013-06 § 1 (part), 2013) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -1.154297 | -0.661133 | -1.25293 | -0.986328 |
### § 1.04.050. Repeal shall not revive any ordinances. | The repeal of an ordinance shall not repeal the repealing clause of such ordinance or revive any ordinance which has been repealed thereby.
(Ord. 76-15 § 5, 1976; Ord. 2013-06 § 1 (part), 2013) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -1.506836 | -1.026367 | -1.126953 | -1.316406 |
### § 1.04.060. Dealing with administrative service. | Except for the purposes of inquiry, the Bristol Bay Borough assembly and the mayor or other official of the Bristol Bay Borough shall deal with the administrative service solely through the Bristol Bay Borough manager, and neither the Bristol Bay Borough assembly, nor any of its members, nor the mayor, nor any other Br... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -0.929688 | 0.18689 | -0.616699 | -0.982422 |
## CHAPTER 1.08 | ACTS REQUIRED TO BE BY ORDINANCE²
§ 1.08.010. Assembly–Acts designated.
In addition to other acts required by law to be by ordinance, those acts of the assembly shall be by ordinance which:
A. Establish, alter, or abolish any borough department;
B. Fix the compensation of members of the assembly;
C. Provide for a ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -0.859375 | 0.236572 | -0.975098 | -0.807617 |
## CHAPTER 1.12 | ORDINANCES³
§ 1.12.010. Introduction—Written form required.
Every ordinance shall be introduced in writing in the form required by the assembly.
(Ord. 2 § 6(a), 1963; Ord. 2013-08 § 1 (part), 2013)
§ 1.12.020. Enactment procedure.
Except as otherwise provided by the assembly, the following procedure shall govern t... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -0.310791 | 0.922852 | -0.949219 | 0.013145 |
## CHAPTER 1.16 | GENERAL PENALTY
**§ 1.16.010. Misdemeanor–Penalty.**
Any person violating any of the provisions, or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements, of the ordinances of the borough shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any ordinance of the borough, a... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | 0.501465 | -0.224121 | -0.041626 | 0.423096 |
## CHAPTER 2.02 | PERSONNEL
§ 2.02.010. Personnel rules and regulations.
The Bristol Bay Borough Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual, 2015 Edition, is adopted as the personnel code of the borough and made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
(Ord. 2015-11 § 3 (part), 2015)
§ 2.02.020. Intent and purpose.
It is t... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | bristol_bay_borough | -1.680664 | 0.367676 | -0.711914 | -1.21582 |
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