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### § 9.08.110. Notification of offenders by police chief – Abatement. | It shall be the duty of the chief of police upon receiving notice of any violation of the provisions of this chapter immediately to notify the offender to abate and remove the same within such time as he may deem proper, not to exceed 24 hours. If the nuisance has not been removed or abated within the time specified in... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.468994 | -0.975586 | -0.142944 | 0.598633 |
### § 9.08.120. Penalty for violation. | In addition to the remedies provided by this chapter against any such building or other structure, any person, firm, association or corporation who willfully violates any provision of this chapter, or who willfully fails or refuses to comply with final order, determination, decision or judgment of the board of adjustme... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.575195 | 0.717285 | -0.009056 | 1.089844 |
### § 9.12.010. Defined. | "Fireworks," as used in this chapter, means all torpedoes, Roman candles, rockets, sky bombs, sky rockets or any other articles which are commonly sold as fireworks. The term "fireworks" shall not include commonly used safety devices so long as such devices are actually sold or used only for safety purposes; nor shall ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.400391 | -0.562012 | 1.003906 | -0.169678 |
### § 9.12.020. Prohibited. | It is unlawful and prohibited for any person to ignite, discharge, fire or cause to be ignited, discharged or fired any fireworks or firecracker within the corporate limits of the borough, which makes a report of loud noise or ascends into the air by its own power.
(Ord. 892 § 3, 2015; Ord. 833 § 61, 2009; Ord. 705 § ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.008789 | -1.186523 | 0.212646 | 1.488281 |
### § 9.12.030. Sale prohibited. | It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, bargain or give to any person any firecrackers or fireworks as defined in WMC § 9.12.010 within the Wrangell Island Service Area.
(Ord. 892 § 3, 2015; Ord. 233 § 5, 1969; prior code § 39.40.020) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.358887 | -0.818848 | 0.645996 | 0.599121 |
### § 9.12.040. Fireworks displays – Permission of fire and police chiefs required. | The borough chief of police and fire chief are granted the joint authority to permit any person to give a fireworks display for any special occasion or reason within the corporate limits of the borough, but no such demonstration or display shall be conducted without first securing permission in writing from the chief o... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.254883 | -0.226318 | 0.616211 | 1.28418 |
### § 9.12.050. Penalty for violation. | Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by the fine established in the WMC § 1.20.050 fine schedule if the offense is listed in that fine schedule or by a fine of up to $500.00 if the offense is not listed in the WMC § 1.20.050 fine schedule.
(Ord. 892 § 4, 2... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.643555 | 0.13269 | 0.046753 | 0.603027 |
## CHAPTER 9.16 | LITTERING
**§ 9.16.010. Defined.**
"Litter" means "garbage," "refuse," and "rubbish" as defined in WMC § 15.18.010 and all other waste material which, if thrown or deposited as prohibited in this chapter, tends to create a danger or nuisance to public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 205 § 5, 1967; prior code § 42.... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.329102 | -0.227539 | 0.56543 | 1.191406 |
### § 9.16.080. Handbills – Restrictions generally. | No person shall throw or deposit any handbills in or upon any sidewalk, street or other public place within the borough or in or upon any vehicle or vacant private premises nor shall any person hand out or distribute or sell any commercial handbill in any public place except that it shall not be unlawful to hand out or... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.51123 | -0.89502 | 0.061859 | -0.379395 |
### § 9.16.090. Handbills – Distribution on private property. | A. No person shall distribute any handbill upon private premises if requested by anyone thereupon not to do so or if there is placed on the premises in a conspicuous position a sign indicating that the occupants of the premises do not desire to have their right of privacy disturbed or to have any such handbills left up... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.684082 | -0.384766 | 0.382813 | -0.310791 |
### § 9.16.100. Posting notices prohibited. | No person shall post or affix any notice, poster or other paper or device calculated to attract the attention of the public to any lamppost, public utility pole or tree or upon any public structure or building except as may be authorized or required by law.
(Ord. 205 § 5, 1967; prior code § 42.50.050) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.522949 | -1.257813 | 0.082764 | -0.324707 |
### § 9.16.110. Notice to abate – Removal by borough. | A. The borough engineer or any other employee or agent designated by the borough is authorized to notify the owner of property within the borough, or the owner's agent, to dispose properly of litter located on the owner's property which is or may become offensive, noxious or dangerous to the public health, safety or we... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.189453 | 0.474609 | 0.708008 | 1.848633 |
### § 9.20.010. Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to establish the borough as a nuclear free zone, to acknowledge the orientation of the community toward peaceful development, and to protect the health and safety of the community and its resources on land and sea by prohibiting work on or storage of nuclear weapons weapons or the storing... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.035248 | -0.894043 | 0.625 | 2.0625 |
### § 9.20.020. Definitions. | For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall have the meaning set forth below:
A. "Component of a nuclear weapon" means any device, radioactive or nonradioactive, specially designed or modified for exclusive use as part of a nuclear weapon.
B. "Direct activities of the federal government" means ac... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.22522 | 0.76709 | 0.228271 | 0.989746 |
### § 9.20.030. Prohibitions. | A. A person may not knowingly design, produce, deploy, launch, maintain or store nuclear weapons or the components of nuclear weapons. A person may not produce, store or dump radioactive material.
B. A person may not establish, construct or operate a radioactive material disposal site or store or dump any radioactive ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.59375 | -0.724121 | 1.013672 | 1.286133 |
### § 9.20.040. Exclusions. | Nothing in this chapter prohibits:
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§ 9.20.040 HEALTH AND SAFETY § 9.20.040
A. Uses of small amounts of radioactive materials for smoke detectors, light-emitting watches and clocks, gauges, and other similar consumer and industrial devices.
B. Use of radioactive materials for health c... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.310547 | -0.227051 | 0.004135 | 0.321289 |
## CHAPTER 10.04 | FALSE FIRE ALARMS
§ 10.04.010. Prohibited.
It is unlawful for a person with knowledge that it is false to intentionally make, or turn in, a false alarm for fire, or to aid or to abet the commission of such act. It is unlawful for any person to tamper with the fire alarm system of the borough or any part thereof, or t... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.066223 | -0.771973 | 0.068665 | 1.584961 |
## CHAPTER 10.08 | INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICERS
§ 10.08.010. Resisting arrest.
It is unlawful for any person knowingly or willfully to resist, oppose or obstruct any policeman, judge or any other officer or employee of the borough in the discharge of his official duties or by threats or otherwise to intimidate or attempt to intimidate an... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.681641 | -0.625977 | 0.463379 | 1.388672 |
## CHAPTER 10.15 | TRESPASS ON BOROUGH PROPERTY
§ 10.15.010. Trespass – Unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person or entity to commit a trespass upon property owned or controlled by the borough.
(Ord. 1048 § 2, 2024)
§ 10.15.020. Trespass – Defined.
Any of the following acts, by any person or entity, are among those that constitute tr... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.976563 | 0.476563 | 0.366455 | 1.368164 |
## CHAPTER 10.16 | TRESPASS ON PUBLIC FLOATS
§ 10.16.010. Public trespassing.
It is unlawful for any person except those classified as prescribed in WMC § 10.16.020 to be upon any of the borough-maintained harbors, floats, piers and docks between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and the following 8:00 a.m. A violation shall constitute a criminal... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.260742 | 0.556152 | 0.466553 | 1.274414 |
## CHAPTER 10.18 | ABUSE OF 911 SYSTEM
§ 10.18.010. Abuse of 911 system.
A. Any person who, after being warned that their use of the 911 telephone system is improper, uses the 911 telephone system for any reason other than because of an emergency is guilty of an infraction.
B. For purposes of this section, "emergency" means any condit... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.326172 | -0.14978 | 0.805176 | 2.011719 |
## CHAPTER 10.28 | CURFEW FOR MINORS
§ 10.28.010. Hours and conditions.
No person under 18 years of age shall be upon or in any street, alley, public building, place of amusement and entertainment, vacant lot or other unsupervised place between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Fri... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 2.3125 | 0.371094 | 3.974609 | 1.383789 |
## CHAPTER 10.32 | MISCONDUCT INVOLVING WEAPONS⁸
§ 10.32.010. Misconduct involving weapons.
For misconduct involving weapons, the City and Borough of Wrangell shall follow the provisions of AS 11.61.190 through 11.61.220.
(Ord. 893 § 4, 2015)
8. For statutory provisions on misconduct involving weapons, see AS 11.61.190 – 11.61.220. P... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.616211 | 0.423828 | -0.2854 | 0.821289 |
## CHAPTER 10.36 | DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS⁹
§ 10.36.010. Prohibited within certain areas.
It is unlawful for any person excepting a peace officer on duty to discharge any bows, crossbows, longbows, carriage bows or similar devices, pistol, gun, rifle or any other type of firearm:
A. In the service area described in WMC... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.381836 | -0.082458 | 0.797363 | 1.783203 |
### § 10.40.010. Impoundment authority. | The police department, or its authorized representative, is authorized to receive and impound personal property abandoned or lost within the borough. This section and the other sections of this chapter are applicable only to that personal property not otherwise regulated by the Wrangell Municipal Code, specifically aba... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.269043 | 0.029678 | -0.040863 | -0.235718 |
### § 10.40.020. Disposition of impounded personal property. | The police department is not required to search for the true owner of abandoned or lost personal property.
**A.** The owner of the impounded personal property may claim the same by identifying or presenting other proof of ownership to the chief of police, and upon payment of the cost of impounding and storage as set f... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.412109 | 0.657715 | -0.092957 | -0.13623 |
## CHAPTER 10.44 | POSSESSION, CONTROL, OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
§ 10.44.010. Possession, control or consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to possess, consume or be in control of any alcoholic beverages within the City and Borough of ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.71582 | -0.564453 | 3.041016 | 0.876465 |
## CHAPTER 10.46 | PROHIBITION OF CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA IN A PUBLIC PLACE
§ 10.46.010. Consumption of marijuana in a public place prohibited.
A. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly consume marijuana when the person is:
1. On, in, or upon any public place, except as permitted by ordinance, regulation, statute or permit; or
2... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.672852 | 0.60791 | 2.253906 | 1.817383 |
## CHAPTER 10.48 | POSSESSION OF TOBACCO BY A MINOR
§ 10.48.010. Possession of tobacco by a minor.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person under 19 years of age to purchase, possess or use any cigarette, pipe, cigar or other tobacco product on public property or in any public place within the corporate limits of the borough.
B. Possess... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.155273 | -0.995117 | 3.042969 | 1.223633 |
### § 11.04.010. Adoption of state uniform traffic laws by reference. | In addition to the traffic ordinances of this title, the borough adopts by reference all vehicle and traffic statutes and regulations of the state of Alaska, as they presently exist and as they may be revised in the future, as the traffic code for the borough, except for felonies and misdemeanors not listed on Alaska S... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.944824 | 0.263672 | -1.130859 | -0.983398 |
### § 11.04.020. Traffic fine schedule – Adoption of state bail forfeiture schedules by reference. | The borough adopts as its traffic fine schedule 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. In addition, the... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.411865 | 1.304688 | -0.200439 | 0.405518 |
### § 11.04.030. Chief of police regulation authority. | The chief of police is empowered to make regulations necessary to make effective the provisions of the traffic ordinances of the borough and to make and enforce temporary or experimental regulations to cover parking control or emergencies or special conditions. Except for parking regulations, no such temporary or exper... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.374756 | -0.000402 | -0.525879 | -0.197876 |
## CHAPTER 11.28 | STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING
§ 11.28.010. Prohibited parking areas specified.
*Repealed by Ord. 910.*
(Ord. 332 § 5, 1975; prior code § 63.30.010)
§ 11.28.020. Prohibited parking places.
It is unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle to stop, stand or park the same in any of the following places, excep... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.195313 | 0.010712 | 0.138062 | 0.373779 |
## § 11.28.130. Method of parking – Loading permits. | Except when necessary in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals, it shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle, whether it is or is not attended or occupied by any person, to stop, stand, leave or park the same in a roadway other than parallel with the curb or edge of the roadway, ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.508789 | 0.157959 | -0.078064 | -0.167603 |
## § 11.28.140. Penalty for violation. | Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by the fine established in the WMC § 1.20.050 fine schedule if the offense is listed in that fine schedule or by a fine of up to $500.00 if the offense is not listed in the WMC § 1.20.050 fine schedule.
(Ord. 910 § 12, ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.457275 | -0.140381 | -0.490967 | 0.429688 |
### § 11.30.010. Off-street parking lots established. | The assembly confirms the establishment of and/or establishes off-street parking lots as follows:
A. In that block bounded by Front Street, Campbell Drive, Brueger Street and Lynch Street said parking lots more particularly described as Lot 17 and Lot 18, Block 1-A, Wrangell Tidelands Addition;
B. In that block bound... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.078125 | 0.321533 | -0.910156 | -1.056641 |
### § 11.30.020. Off-street parking lot use control. | The assembly may establish parking time limits, prohibit parking, establish the charge if any to be made for parking or use thereof, establish the method of collection, establish speed limits, and such other matters as the assembly deems necessary for proper control and operation of municipal off-street parking lots by... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.383789 | -0.430908 | -0.086548 | -0.592285 |
### § 11.30.030. Parking in excess of posted time limit – Parking lots. | Any owner or operator of a vehicle who parks or leaves such vehicle in a parking space in the herein established parking lots in excess of the time permitted is guilty of an infraction. No person in charge of a vehicle shall park or leave such vehicle in a parking space in the herein established parking lots in excess ... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.490723 | -1.571289 | 0.396973 | -0.114685 |
### § 11.30.040. Proper parking required – Parking lots. | Every vehicle parked or left in a parking space shall be parked or left at the approximate angle indicated by the signs, lines, or other marking identifying said space, and within the space marked by the lines or other identification. Any person parking or leaving a vehicle in such a
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.371582 | -0.634766 | 0.074829 | -0.400635 |
### § 11.30.050. Vehicles and objects prohibited – Parking lots. | No person shall drive, pull, roll, push, or otherwise cause to be located on the public facilities any of the following vehicles or objects: skateboards, roller skates, all terrain vehicles, tricycles, wagons, sleds, nonoperating vehicles or container storage vans.
(Ord. 910 § 15, 2015; Ord. 480 § 4, 1985) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.461914 | -1.293945 | 0.092163 | -0.237793 |
### § 11.30.060. Penalty for violation. | Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by the fine established in the WMC § 1.20.050 fine schedule if the offense is listed in that fine schedule or by a fine of up to $500.00 if the offense is not listed in the WMC § 1.20.050 fine schedule.
(Ord. 910 § 15,... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.314697 | -0.140625 | -0.466064 | 0.366211 |
## CHAPTER 11.36 | MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC RULES
§ 11.36.010. State provisions adopted by reference.
*Repealed by Ord. 910.*
(Ord. 833 § 32, 2009; Ord. 332 § 5, 1975; prior code §§ 63.12.010 – 63.12.115 and 63.12.215 – 63.12.240)
§ 11.36.020. Action by borough for damages.
The borough has a right of action for damage caused by violati... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.345459 | -0.268799 | 0.08197 | -0.111694 |
## § 11.36.170. Excessive acceleration. | A person may not accelerate a vehicle in a manner that unnecessarily causes the tires to squeal or spin on any roadway.
(Ord. 910 § 21, 2015; Ord. 577 § 4, 1991) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.024048 | -1.839844 | 0.912598 | -0.182251 |
## § 11.36.180. Penalty for violation. | Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by the fine established in the WMC § 1.20.050 fine schedule if the offense is listed in that fine schedule or by a fine of up to $500.00 if the offense is not listed in the WMC § 1.20.050 fine schedule.
(Ord. 910 § 22, ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.35791 | -0.182861 | -0.411865 | 0.384277 |
### § 11.39.010. Definitions. | "CBW" means the City and Borough of Wrangell, Alaska.
"City Dock," also known as the Cruise Ship Dock, is a t-shaped dock located at the north end of downtown adjacent to the Stikine Inn. The dock face is 405 feet with a breast pier head of 565 feet and an additional stern mooring dolphin 225 feet off the northeast en... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.225464 | 0.433838 | 0.528809 | -0.418213 |
### § 11.39.020. Operator are required to be licensed. | No person shall drive or operate a micro mobility device on any roadway owned or maintained by the CBW unless they are licensed in accordance with Alaska state law.
(Ord. 1081, 7/21/2025) | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.140259 | -1.395508 | 0.928711 | -0.299072 |
### § 11.39.030. Prohibited areas of operation. | No person shall operate a micro mobility device on any of the following CBW public properties without the prior written permission of the CBW:
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§ 11.39.030 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC § 11.39.050
A. School grounds; and
B. Shooting range; and
C. Parks and playgrounds; and
D. Recreation a... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.014648 | -0.17334 | 2.173828 | 1.198242 |
## § 11.39.060. Speed Limits. | No person shall operate a micromobility device at a speed greater than the posted speed limit for the roadway or trail being used.
(Ord. 1081, 7/21/2025) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.382324 | -1.932617 | 0.745117 | -0.725098 |
## § 11.39.070. Failure to stop at the direction of a peace officer. | No person, while operating or driving a micromobility device, shall fail to stop as soon as practical and in a reasonably safe manner under the circumstances when requested or signaled to do so by a peace officer.
(Ord. 1081, 7/21/2025) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.797852 | -1.702148 | 0.962891 | 0.378418 |
## § 11.39.080. Traffic laws. | The operator of a micromobility device has the same rights and is subject to the same responsibilities applicable to motor vehicle operators under the laws of the state of Alaska and the Wrangell Municipal Code, except where provisions of those laws and ordinances by their very nature can have no application to a micro... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.464355 | -0.418701 | -0.497314 | -0.947266 |
## § 11.39.090. Parking. | Micromobility devices shall not be parked in such a manner as to obstruct or impede the movement of pedestrians or motor vehicles or to cause damage to buildings, structures, trees, scrubs, or other living plants.
(Ord. 1081, 7/21/2025) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.229858 | -1.727539 | 0.052032 | -0.104614 |
## § 11.39.100. E-scooters. | No E-scooter shall be used to carry more than one person at a time.
(Ord. 1081, 7/21/2025) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.631836 | -1.859375 | 1.579102 | -0.933105 |
## § 11.39.110. Public nuisance and impoundment. | A. The primary purpose of this section is to protect the public by addressing repeated and ongoing violations of this chapter, particularly where a micromobility device and/or its operator have demonstrated a pattern of noncompliance that constitutes a public nuisance. This section is intended to deter repeated violati... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 2.572266 | 1.366211 | 2.275391 | 2.484375 |
## § 11.39.140. Penalty for violation and impoundment. | Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by the fine established in the WMC 1.20.050 fine schedule if the offense is listed in that fine schedule or by a fine of up to $500.00 if the offense is not listed in the WMC 1.20.050 fine schedule.
(Ord. 1081, 7/21/202... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.449707 | -0.277344 | -0.330078 | 0.296143 |
### § 11.64.010. Permit – Required. | No person shall use any sound-amplifying device, recorded music or radio in or from any vehicle on any street or highway for the purpose of attracting the attention of persons to the sounds issued therefrom (excluding factory horn) except after receiving a permit from the chief of police.
(Ord. 332 § 5, 1975; prior co... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.349609 | -1.134766 | 0.915527 | 0.383789 |
### § 11.64.020. Permit – Application. | Each person desiring to use a sound truck with its sound-amplifying equipment in operation for noncommercial purposes in the borough shall make application to, and be issued a permit by, the chief of police if the application indicates that the applicant’s proposed operation meets the requirements and regulations of th... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.757813 | -0.464111 | 0.068298 | -0.602051 |
### § 11.64.030. Permit – Issuance. | Within three business days of the receipt of the application, the chief of police must either
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approve the application and issue the permit or disapprove the application and provide the applicant a statement of the reasons for disapproval. Failure ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.083862 | -0.327393 | -0.18457 | -0.914063 |
## § 11.64.040. Regulation of noncommercial use. | Noncommercial use of sound trucks in the borough with sound-amplifying equipment in operation shall be subject to the following regulations:
A. The only sounds permitted are music or human speech.
B. Operations are permitted for four hours each day, except on Sundays and legal holidays when no operations shall be aut... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.192505 | -0.498779 | 0.949707 | 0.220703 |
## § 11.64.050. Cancellation of permit for violations. | Any operation of a sound truck in violation of the terms of the application or in violation of this chapter constitutes grounds for cancellation of a permit issued under this chapter.
(Ord. 332 § 5, 1975; prior code § 63.12.210(e)) | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.16626 | -0.576172 | -0.146362 | -0.11731 |
## § 11.64.060. Commercial advertising prohibited. | No person shall operate, or cause to be operated, any sound truck for commercial sound advertising purposes in the borough with the sound-amplifying equipment in operation.
(Ord. 332 § 5, 1975; prior code § 63.12.210(f)) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.137085 | -1.180664 | 0.388184 | -0.231934 |
## § 11.64.070. Penalty for violation. | Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by the fine established in the WMC § 1.20.050 fine schedule if the offense is listed in that fine schedule or by a fine of up to $500.00 if the offense is not listed in the WMC § 1.20.050 fine schedule.
(Ord. 910 § 24, ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.305176 | -0.205566 | -0.455322 | 0.369873 |
### § 11.68.010. Defined. | "Snow vehicle" and "snowmobile" shall be used interchangeably and mean a vehicle propelled by mechanical power, supported in part by skis, belts, or cleats, and primarily designed to travel over ice or snow.
(Ord. 621 § 5, 1996; Ord. 352 § 5, 1975; prior code § 63.75.010) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.019531 | -1.158203 | 0.03949 | -1.0625 |
### § 11.68.020. Registration required. | All snow machines and operators must comply with state and borough registration. Borough registration is required and will be valid for three years or until change of ownership. Registration fee will be $5.00 to cover cost of the decals. The registered owner is responsible for the following provisions:
A. Must obtain ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.295166 | -0.321777 | 0.475586 | -0.289063 |
### § 11.68.030. Required equipment. | A. The borough adopts and incorporates into its traffic code the following snow vehicle basic equipment requirements:
1. Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the vehicle under normal conditions of operation;
2. At least one headlamp so aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.391846 | -0.47876 | 0.514648 | -0.189331 |
### § 11.68.040. Snowmobile operation restricted. | In addition to restricted areas of operation which may be prescribed from time to time by the state pertaining to snowmobile usage:
A. Snow machines shall not be operated:
1. Anywhere in the borough without adequate snow cover;
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§ 11.68.040 WRANGELL CODE § 11.68.060
2. In a careless,... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.291016 | 0.377197 | 0.98877 | 1.499023 |
### § 11.70.010. Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
"ATV" means motorized all-terrain vehicles primarily designed for off-road use. The term ATV includes "four wheelers," golf carts, tractors, six- and eight-wheeled vehicles such as an ARGO, a Max, and six-whee... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.230713 | -0.209106 | -0.433594 | -0.834473 |
### § 11.70.015. Operators required to be licensed. | A. No person shall operate an ATV on any roadway owned and operated by the City and Borough unless they have a valid driver's license in their possession.
B. No person shall operate an ATV in violation of any condition or limitation on the person's driver's license.
(Ord. 944 § 2, 2018) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.308838 | -1.640625 | 1.192383 | -0.028061 |
### § 11.70.016. Registration required. | No person shall operate an ATV on any roadway owned and maintained by the city and borough or on public property within the borough without a current state of Alaska snowmachine registration affixed to each side of the ATV in a clearly visible location or on a flag. Registration decals may be obtained at the DMV office... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.285156 | -1.208008 | 0.889648 | 0.125732 |
### § 11.70.020. Hours of operation. | Operation of ATVs is allowed on roadways owned and maintained by the city and borough only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
(Ord. 944 § 2, 2018) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.974121 | -2.177734 | 0.203125 | -0.998047 |
### § 11.70.021. Prohibited areas of operation. | A. No person shall operate an ATV on any of the following city and borough public properties without the prior permission of the borough:
1. School grounds;
2. Shooting range;
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§ 11.70.021 WRANGELL CODE § 11.70.040
3. Parks and playgrounds;
4. Recreation areas; and
5. Walking/hikin... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.768555 | 0.020157 | 1.555664 | 1.169922 |
## § 11.70.045. Public nuisance and impoundment. | A. The purposes of this section include protecting the public, removing public nuisances, and deterring violations of this chapter, but do not include the generation of revenue for the borough.
B. Any ATV operated or modified in a manner that violates the Wrangell Municipal Code or state law is hereby declared a publi... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 2.560547 | 1.213867 | 1.581055 | 2.367188 |
## CHAPTER 11.72 | IMPOUNDING VEHICLES
§ 11.72.010. Impoundment of vehicles and/or trailers.
A. Impoundment of Vehicles and/or Trailers for Violations. The chief of police, or a designee, is hereby authorized to impound any vehicle and/or trailer:
1. Considered abandoned, pursuant to AS 28.11.010 et seq.;
2. Parked in violation of an... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 2.130859 | 1.486328 | 0.816895 | 1.442383 |
## § 11.72.020. Disposition procedure. | A. Notice of Sale. Any vehicle and/or trailer impounded shall be held by the borough for a period of not less than 30 days, during which the chief of police or his designee shall cause to be sent by certified mail or personal delivery a notice to the lawful or registered owner thereof. The police will exercise due dili... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.68457 | 0.541504 | -0.317139 | 0.081726 |
### § 11.76.010. Definition. | "Junk vehicle" means a motor vehicle that:
A. Is not currently registered under AS 28.10, except for a vehicle not currently registered under AS 28.10 and used exclusively for competitive racing;
B. Is stripped, wrecked, or otherwise inoperable due to mechanical failure;
C. Has not been repaired because of mechanica... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.203613 | -0.414307 | 0.391357 | -0.12561 |
### § 11.76.020. Junk vehicles unlawful. | A. It is unlawful for the owner of record or other person with legal right to possession of a junk vehicle to place or allow such vehicle to remain in public view on any property, public or private, within the borough for more than 10 days, the same being declared a public nuisance. It is also unlawful for the owner, t... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.836914 | -0.050812 | 0.566406 | 1.758789 |
### § 11.76.030. Disposition of junk vehicles. | City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 11.76.030 WRANGELL CODE § 11.76.040
A. Upon observation of what appears to be a junk vehicle, the Wrangell police department shall give written notice by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner of record and any and all offenders ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.851563 | 0.880371 | 0.256104 | 1.450195 |
## § 11.76.070. Redemption. | A person who presents satisfactory proof of right to possession of the junk vehicle may redeem the vehicle removed under this chapter at any time before auction sale or destruction of the vehicle, by paying the charges of towing, storage, notice, other costs of impoundment and any applicable penalty.
(Ord. 599 § 4, 19... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.134766 | -0.97998 | -0.236206 | -0.428223 |
## § 11.76.080. Other rights preserved. | Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the right of any person to operate a lawful junk or storage yard.
(Ord. 599 § 4, 1995)
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.297852 | -1.328125 | -0.785645 | -1.244141 |
## CHAPTER 13.04 | STREET AND SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONS
§ 13.04.010. Snow and refuse.
A. Every person having the care and control, either as owner or occupant, shall be required to keep the sidewalks fronting on the respective properties cleared of snow, obstructions, or other accumulations and refuse of any kind whatsoever.
B. It is unla... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.69043 | -0.01741 | 0.404053 | 0.77002 |
## CHAPTER 13.05 | ENCROACHMENTS IN THE BOROUGH RIGHT-OF-WAY
§ 13.05.010. Permitted encroachments.
A. No person, other than an officer or employee of the City and Borough of Wrangell in the course of his or her employment, shall make, cause or permit any construction in, on, under or within a borough right-of-way except as provided for... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 2.162109 | 1.264648 | 0.19751 | 0.838867 |
### § 13.08.010. Numbering required – Specifications. | Every house, dwelling, structure, and commercial premises constituting the primary structure or building on each lot in the Wrangell Island Service Area shall be numbered. The record owner appearing on the borough's tax roles is responsible to undertake the required numbering. Numbering shall be accompanied by securing... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.322754 | -0.140869 | -0.609375 | -0.969238 |
### § 13.08.020. Numbering scheme. | Structures will be numbered, both north and south, from McKinnon Street starting with the 100 block. Exceptions will be Front Street and Cow Alley which will begin at Federal Street. Structures on the water side of streets running parallel to the water will be odd numbered. Structures on the left side of streets roughl... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.364258 | -0.818848 | -1.084961 | -1.441406 |
### § 13.08.030. Numbering map. | The general numbering scheme is as prepared by the department of public works superimposed on a 1974 map drafted by General Telephone Company, which document will be retained at City Hall and may be inspected by the public at any time during normal business hours. The office of the borough clerk will also respond to te... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.138672 | -0.322754 | -1.168945 | -1.398438 |
## CHAPTER 13.12 | PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
§ 13.12.010. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the s... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.012695 | 0.710938 | 0.190918 | -0.674805 |
## § 13.12.030. Camping and overnight parking regulations. | A. Persons camping in any borough park not otherwise regulated by this section shall be limited to a period of 48 consecutive hours of usage, which 48-hour period shall not occur more than once every two weeks. No person shall camp within sheltered facilities of any borough park. Unless otherwise regulated by this sect... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.553223 | -0.421631 | 1.796875 | 0.377441 |
## § 13.12.040. Vehicle regulations. | No person in a park shall drive any vehicle on any area except the park roads or parking areas, or such other areas as may on occasion be specifically designated as temporary park roads or parking areas by the director.
(Ord. 482 § 4, 1985; prior code § 47.30.030) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.127197 | -1.6875 | -0.012161 | -1.050781 |
## § 13.12.045. Park trees regulations. | A. Illegal Tree Cutting. No unauthorized person shall cut, top, remove or otherwise damage any tree or shrub, whether dead or alive, standing or downed, within any public park, recreation area, trail, conservation area, park reserve, or other public greenway area. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.680176 | -1.28418 | 0.234253 | 1.21875 |
## § 13.12.050. Fee schedules. | The assembly may by resolution establish fees for the use of the borough swimming pool, recreation center, community center, parks, and recreational programs.
(Ord. 962 § 2, 2019) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.191406 | -1.989258 | -0.615723 | -1.422852 |
## § 13.12.060. Additional regulations. | The director may promulgate such additional and other park regulations as deemed necessary and advisable and submit them to the assembly for approval. Such regulations shall become effective upon adoption by ordinance incorporating said regulations and posting notice thereof at park areas.
City and Borough of Wrangell,... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.396484 | -0.220337 | -1.088867 | -1.387695 |
## CHAPTER 13.16 | PUBLIC FIREARMS RANGE
§ 13.16.010. Generally.
The provisions set forth in this chapter shall be the sole regulations for the Wrangell public firearms range to the exclusion of other regulations.
(Ord. 567 § 4, 1990; Ord. 395 § 1, 1980)
§ 13.16.020. Prohibited acts.
A. No person under the age of 16 years shall disc... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.053711 | -0.019165 | 2.076172 | 1.348633 |
## § 13.16.050. Application for exclusive use. | Any organization, group or team desiring to use the firearms facility for the purpose of training and/or group participation shall submit a reservation form to the director of parks and recreation for his approval, which form shall contain the following information and shall be submitted no less than five days in advan... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.503418 | -1.042969 | -0.296143 | -0.6875 |
## § 13.16.060. Littering. | No cans, paper, shell cases, refuse, garbage or other litter shall be left or deposited on or in the firearms range. All persons shall be responsible for any or all litter or garbage from the range.
(Ord. 395 § 1(10), 1980) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.337891 | -1.56543 | 0.485596 | -0.169189 |
## § 13.16.070. Posting regulations. | Regulations must be posted at the entrance to the range on a sign no smaller than four feet by five feet, or in such greater size as shall clearly be readable to any potential user of the firearms range. The sign shall additionally generally state that the firearms range is unsupervised and that the range is to be used... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.252686 | -1.233398 | 1.469727 | 0.218872 |
## § 13.16.080. Violations. | A. Any violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated thereunder shall result in immediate removal of the offender from the premises. The rangemaster, if present, may enforce this section. If no rangemaster is present, any officer of the police department may enforce this section.
B. Violation of these regulati... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.124023 | -0.435303 | 0.24939 | 1.198242 |
## CHAPTER 13.20 | INDOOR FIREARMS RANGE
§ 13.20.010. Generally.
The provisions set forth in this chapter shall be the sole regulations for the Wrangell Indoor Firearms Range to the exclusion of other regulations.
(Ord. 460 § 4, 1984)
§ 13.20.020. Prohibited acts.
A. No person shall consume, have in this possession, or be under the ... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.652344 | 0.375244 | 1.672852 | 1.501953 |
### § 14.01.001. Title and scope. | This title shall constitute the "Wrangell harbor and port facilities code" of the City and Borough of Wrangell, Alaska, and may be cited as such. The provisions of this title apply to all persons and vessels on, within, or using the Wrangell harbors or port facilities. The provisions of this title shall be administered... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.481934 | -0.430176 | -1.120117 | -1.086914 |
### § 14.01.005. Purpose. | The purpose of this title is:
A. To maximize the safe and efficient use of harbor and port facilities.
B. To provide for the orderly management, development, and control of harbor and port facilities.
C. To protect and preserve the lives, health, safety, and well-being of persons who use, work or maintain property i... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.18042 | -0.954102 | 0.334717 | 0.786133 |
### § 14.01.010. Policy. | The Port of Wrangell is for the use of vessels engaged in commercial fishing or other trade and commerce, pleasure vessels, government vessels, float planes, float houses, and seaplanes, and the general public. The policy of this title is to maximize the safe and efficient use of port facilities, and prevent and discou... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.441162 | -0.786621 | -0.19751 | 0.305176 |
### § 14.01.015. Interpretation. | This title shall be construed, to the greatest extent reasonable, in such a manner as to be consistent with applicable federal and state law and regulation and any conveyances or agreements from or with the state pertaining to the harbor and port facilities.
(Ord. 625 § 5, 1996)
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 14... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.166016 | -0.189575 | -1.207031 | -1.417969 |
## § 14.01.020. Implied agreement from use of facilities. | The use of the harbor and port facilities or the presence of a vessel therein shall constitute an agreement by the owner, operator, master and managing agent to conform to the provisions of this title and any rule, regulation or order made pursuant thereto and to pay all fees and charges provided by this title. The Cit... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1 | -0.438477 | -0.212036 | -0.355713 |
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