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### § 19.24.070. Names. | New street names shall not be so similar to the names of existing streets so as to cause confusion, but streets that are continuations of others already in existence and named shall bear the name of existing streets.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.050(C)(6)) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.257813 | -1.65625 | -1.25 | -1.196289 |
### § 19.24.080. Cul-de-sac or dead-end streets. | Streets designed to have one end permanently closed shall not exceed 500 feet in length and shall terminate with a turnaround having at least 100 feet in diameter of right-of-way and roadway at least 75 feet in diameter.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.050(C)(7)) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.181641 | -1.214844 | -0.578125 | -1.041992 |
### § 19.24.090. Half streets. | Where a half street is adjacent to the subdivision, the other half of the street within the proposed subdivision shall be dedicated by the subdivider.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.050(C)(8)) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.379883 | -1.359375 | -1.241211 | -1.548828 |
### § 19.24.100. Intersections. | A. Streets shall intersect as nearly as possible at right angles and not more than two streets shall intersect at one point.
B. Property lines at street intersections shall be rounded with a radius of 15 feet.
C. Street jogs with centerline offsets of less than 125 feet shall be avoided. Where streets intersect major... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.319336 | -1.322266 | -0.765625 | -0.776855 |
### § 19.24.110. Alleys. | A. Alleys shall be provided in all commercial and industrial districts. The planning commission may waive this requirement where other definite and assured provision is made for service access such as off-street loading and parking consistent with and adequate for the uses proposed.
B. Alleys shall not be approved in ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.208618 | -0.34668 | 0.399658 | -0.546875 |
### § 19.28.010. Easements – Utilities – Drainage. | A. Easements across lots or centered on rear or side lot lines shall be provided for utilities and shall be at least 10 feet wide.
B. Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway, channel, or stream, there shall be a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.991699 | -0.913574 | -1.192383 | -0.989258 |
### § 19.28.020. Blocks. | The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be such as are appropriate for the locality and the type of development contemplated.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.050(G)) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.177734 | -0.983887 | -0.70752 | -1.557617 |
### § 19.28.030. Lots – Generally. | The size, shape, and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.050(H)(1)) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.160156 | -1.46582 | -0.882324 | -1.557617 |
### § 19.28.040. Lots – Dimensions. | A. Lot dimensions shall comply with the zoning ordinance.
B. Depth and width of properties reserved or laid out for commercial and industrial purposes shall be adequate to provide for the off-street service and parking facilities required by the type of use and development contemplated.
C. Residential lots abutting o... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.030273 | -0.822266 | -0.358154 | -0.987305 |
### § 19.28.050. Lots – Additional provisions. | A. Corner Lots. Corner lots should be designed to permit setback on both streets as required by the zoning ordinance.
B. Access to Public Streets. Every lot shall front or abut on a dedicated public right-of-way. Lots with an access only to private drives shall not be permitted unless a permanent easement has been gra... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.097778 | -0.193604 | -0.200317 | -0.804688 |
### § 19.30.010. Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to encourage more intensive land utilization and compact growth by permitting modification of the frontage requirements for certain large, residential lots. Approval of flag lots and parcels shall be based on the requirements of this code and this chapter. (Ord. 443 § 9, 1983) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.125 | -0.734375 | -0.935547 | -1.021484 |
### § 19.30.020. Standards. | The minimum standards for flag lots shall be as follows:
A. All rear lots and parcels must be at least 5,000 square feet, or 15,000 square feet in areas where borough water and sewer are not available, exclusive of the easement traversing any other lot.
B. All front lots and parcels must be at least 5,000 square feet... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.744629 | 0.504395 | 0.045166 | -0.540527 |
## CHAPTER 19.32 | REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
**§ 19.32.010. Water.**
The subdivider shall prove that connections to public water mains may be obtained. If no such connections are available, the subdivider shall show that a safe water source is readily available.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.050(I)(1)(a))
**§ 19.32.020. Sanitar... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.603027 | 0.041962 | 0.484375 | 0.092529 |
### § 19.36.010. Required. | All exterior corners of the subdivision shall be marked by permanent monuments set in the ground.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.100) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.296875 | -1.833008 | -0.70752 | -1.426758 |
### § 19.36.020. Specifications. | Monuments shall consist of a one-and-one-half-inch galvanized iron pipe, 30 or more inches long and shall have a four-inch flange across the bottom. Permanently fixed thereto shall be a minimum of two-inch brass or bronze cap. Each cap shall be marked in a professional manner and shall also show the registration number... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.607422 | -0.850586 | -0.223511 | -1.208984 |
### § 19.36.030. Bearing objects. | Three bearing objects or bearing trees shall be taken for all primary monuments set on the exterior angle points of the survey, and shown on the final plat.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.100(B)) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.526367 | -1.269531 | -0.743164 | -1.413086 |
### § 19.36.040. Concrete slab or rock embedment. | Where impracticable to set an iron pipe monument, a concrete slab not less than two feet by two feet by six inches thick and a brass or bronze cap marking the actual corner point may be used. In the case of bedrock, boulders, etc., a bronze or brass cap may be grouted into the rock.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 9... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.469727 | -1.082031 | -0.339844 | -1.145508 |
### § 19.36.050. Witness corners. | Should the point for a corner be in a place which would be impracticable to monument, witness corners shall be set and referenced to the true point.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.100(D)) | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.455078 | -0.820313 | -0.720703 | -1.114258 |
### § 19.36.060. Minimum monuments – Line of sight – Distances. | A. Unless otherwise approved by the planning commission, every survey shall have at least four monuments, each fully described in the plat survey.
B. The line of sight between adjacent monuments shall be unobstructed.
C. The distance and bearing between monuments shall be shown. The distance between adjacent monument... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.102539 | -1.238281 | -0.196533 | -0.928223 |
### § 19.36.070. Bearings. | Bearings of all lines shall be referred to the true meridian. Bearings shall be obtained by deflection from existing official surveys of G.L.O., B.L.M., USC and GS, U.S.G.S., the Alaska Division of Lands, or monument with proper identification which are delineated on recorded
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 19.36.0... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.171875 | 1.011719 | -0.919922 | -1.109375 |
### § 19.36.080. Lack of existing monuments. | If no such monuments or surveys exist within two miles of the project, the latitude and longitude may be scaled, as near as possible, from the best available maps of the area.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.100(G)) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.233398 | -1.061523 | -0.892578 | -0.82666 |
### § 19.36.090. Unit of measure. | All lengths of lines shall be shown as their true horizontal equivalents in the foot unit carried out to the nearest hundredth. If needed in order to secure true distance, a spring balance shall be used and temperature corrections applied.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.100(H)) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.46582 | -0.762207 | -0.197754 | -1.253906 |
### § 19.36.100. Field notes. | A true copy or original of all field notes shall be submitted with the plat of survey and shall remain with the platting authority as documented record.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.100(I))
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 19.40.010
SUBDIVISIONS
§ 19.40.040 | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.506836 | -0.735352 | -0.709473 | -1.275391 |
### § 19.40.010. Generally. | A. In the case of a lot of record on January 23, 1973, which does not conform to the zoning regulations of the borough, and which adjoins along a side lot line property held in the same ownership, no such lot shall be conveyed to another owner nor shall a building permit be issued for a structure on such a lot except i... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.563965 | 0.37793 | -0.710449 | -0.670898 |
### § 19.40.020. Petition for determination of status. | A. The owner of such substandard lot may, at any time prior to the proposed conveyance of such lot or request for building permit, petition the borough for determination as to the status of such lot.
B. Such petition shall be referred to the planning commission for study to determine the practical possibility of a red... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.104675 | -0.28418 | -0.586914 | -0.661133 |
### § 19.40.030. Determination of status – Factors. | The planning commission, in making its decision and determination, shall give consideration, among others, to the following factors:
A. Compatibility. The size, quality and character of existing lots and building development in the immediate area with a view to maintaining compatibility and protecting existing values;... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.466309 | -0.257324 | -0.024612 | -0.467529 |
### § 19.40.040. Method of redivision. | Such redivision may be accomplished as is most appropriate by the following:
A. Vacation and replatting of all or a part of a recorded plat;
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 19.40.040
SUBDIVISIONS
§ 19.40.050
B. Combining of lots or parts of lots;
C. Redefining of lot lines by a plat.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prio... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.115234 | -0.055695 | -1.152344 | -1.296875 |
### § 19.44.010. Compliance required for building permit. | **A.** No building permit shall be issued for a new building on a lot which did not exist as a described and recorded parcel prior to January 23, 1973, or was not created by recorded subdivision pursuant to state statute, or by a recorded plat pursuant to provisions of this title. This subsection applies to those lots ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.330566 | 0.292236 | -0.374268 | -0.42041 |
### § 19.44.020. Penalty for violation – Actions in violation deemed void. | **A.** The owner or agent of the owner of land located within a subdivision who transfers, sells, or agrees or enters into a contract to sell land in a subdivision before a plat of the subdivision has been prepared, approved, and recorded in compliance with this title is in violation of this title and such violation is... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.007904 | -0.083862 | -0.353271 | 0.427734 |
##### DEFINITIONS | <table>
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<td>§ 20.08.010.</td>
<td>General interpretation and construction.</td>
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<td>§ 20.08.020.</td>
<td>Accessory building.</td>
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<td>§ 20.08.025.</td>
<td>Accessory dwelling units.</td>
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<td>§ 20.08.030.</td>
<td>Accessory use.</td>
... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.05838 | -0.356934 | -0.031097 | -1.09668 |
### § 20.04.010. Citation of provisions. | The ordinance codified in this title shall be known and may be cited as the zoning ordinance of the borough.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 219 § 5, 1969; prior code § 95.05.070) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.508789 | -0.802734 | -1.611328 | -1.692383 |
### § 20.04.030. Purpose of provisions. | The borough assembly deems it necessary, for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the borough, to enact the ordinance codified in this title.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 219 § 5, 1969; prior code § 95.05.020) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.066406 | -0.950195 | -1.102539 | -0.099548 |
### § 20.04.040. Planning and zoning commission – Established. | The borough assembly, pursuant to the provisions of AS 29.35.180(B), has appointed a planning commission to recommend the boundaries of the various districts, make regulations to be enforced therein, and appoint and constitute the members thereof to the zoning commission which commission shall be entitled the planning ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.141602 | 0.030884 | -1.532227 | -1.298828 |
### § 20.04.050. Districts and map – Purpose generally. | The commission has divided the borough into districts and has prepared a zoning map and regulations pertaining to such districts in accordance with a comprehensive plan designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to provid... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.772461 | -0.585449 | -0.816895 | 0.036194 |
### § 20.04.060. Districts – Basis and purpose. | The commission has given reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character of the districts and their suitability for particular uses, with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the borough.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984; Ord. 219... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.745117 | -0.868652 | -1.328125 | -1.082031 |
### § 20.04.070. Preliminary report and actions to effect provisions. | The commission has made a preliminary report and held public hearings thereon, pursuant to notice, and submitted its final report to the borough assembly, and the borough assembly has
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.04.070 ZONING § 20.04.130
given due public notice of hearings relating to districts, regulations... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.239502 | 1.03125 | -0.119934 | -0.712402 |
## § 20.04.140. Interpretation of regulations for permitted uses. | A. The express enumeration and authorization of a particular class of building, structure, or use in a designated district shall be deemed a prohibition of such building, structure, or use in all other districts unless otherwise specified.
B. In case of reasonable doubt as to whether a use is permitted in a specific d... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.154419 | 0.505859 | -0.72168 | -0.946777 |
## § 20.04.150. Conflicts with other provisions. | Wherever there is a conflict between this title and other ordinances pertaining to the regulation of property within the borough, the most restrictive ordinance or code provision shall apply.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 219 § 5, 1969; prior code § 95.10.070)
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.08.010
ZONING
§ 20.0... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.261719 | 0.068909 | -1.402344 | -1.165039 |
## CHAPTER 20.08 | DEFINITIONS
§ 20.08.010. General interpretation and construction.
A. The word "lot" includes the word "plot" or "parcel."
B. The word "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or building shall be construed to include the words "intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied."
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 219... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.209717 | 0.377197 | 0.085876 | -1.202148 |
### § 20.08.052. Animal. | "Animal" means all nonhuman members of the kingdom Animalia.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 785 § 1, 2006) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.512695 | -1.391602 | 0.353027 | -1.157227 |
### § 20.08.054. Animal establishment. | "Animal establishment" means:
A. Any property wherein or whereon any person engages in the business of regularly selling, training, boarding, or breeding animals for compensation;
B. Any property used to house or board any horse, mule, donkey, or other livestock;
C. For animals other than livestock, fish or fowl, an... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.524414 | -1.364258 | 0.173218 | -0.708496 |
### § 20.08.070. Area, building. | "Building area" means the total of areas taken on a horizontal plane at the main grade level of the principal building and all accessory buildings, exclusive of steps.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.197266 | -1.097656 | -0.785645 | -1.586914 |
### § 20.08.080. Agriculture. | "Agriculture" means activities involving cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock and fowl.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.045898 | -1.544922 | -0.703613 | -1.493164 |
### § 20.08.090. Automobile wrecking. | "Automobile wrecking" means the dismantling of used motor vehicles or trailers or the storage or sale of parts from dismantled or partially dismantled, obsolete or wrecked vehicles.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.080) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.040039 | -1.335938 | -0.389648 | -0.602539 |
### § 20.08.100. Bed and breakfast inn. | "Bed and breakfast inn" means owner occupied residence offering overnight accommodations in five or less rooms for which compensation is paid daily or weekly, for no more than 30 days.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.858887 | -1.686523 | 0.265625 | -1.000977 |
### § 20.08.110. Boardinghouse. | "Boardinghouse" means a building other than a hotel where lodging, with or without meals, is provided for compensation for three or more persons, on other than a day-to-day basis and which is not open to transient guests.
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.08.110 ZONING § 20.08.200
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.07135 | 0.330566 | -0.503418 | -1.046875 |
### § 20.08.290. Family. | "Family" means any number of individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.240) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.095703 | -1.145508 | 0.171509 | -1.394531 |
### § 20.08.300. Fence height. | "Fence height" means the vertical distance between the ground directly under the fence and the highest point of the fence.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.250) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.316406 | -1.40918 | -0.759766 | -1.37793 |
### § 20.08.310. Floor area. | "Floor area" means the total of each floor of a building within the surrounding outer walls but excluding vent shafts and courts.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.260) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.139648 | -1.042969 | -0.631348 | -1.49707 |
### § 20.08.320. Fowl. | "Fowl" means all domesticated or domestic members of the order Galliformes, which includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, grouse, quails, pheasants and similar birds.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 785 § 4, 2006; Formerly § 20.08.262) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.918945 | -1.517578 | 0.027069 | -1.483398 |
### § 20.08.330. Frontage. | "Frontage" means all the property abutting the right-of-way of a dedicated street or a private road easement. Frontage is measured along the right-of-way or easement between side lot lines of a lot.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 443 § 4, 1983; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.270) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.179688 | -0.793457 | -1.479492 | -1.578125 |
### § 20.08.340. Garage, private. | "Private garage" means an accessory building or any portion of a main building used in connection with residential purposes for the storage of passenger motor vehicles.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.280) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.833496 | -1.264648 | -0.212402 | -1.263672 |
### § 20.08.350. Garage, public. | "Public garage" means any garage, other than a private garage, available to the public, operated for gain, and which is used for storage, repair, rental, greasing, washing, servicing, or adjusting or equipping of automobiles or other vehicles.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly §... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.302002 | -1.388672 | -0.185669 | -1.009766 |
### § 20.08.360. Grade or ground level. | "Grade" or "ground level" means a reference plane representing the average of finished ground level adjoining the building at exterior walls. Where the finished ground level slopes away from the exterior walls, the reference plane shall be established by the lowest points within the area between the building and the lo... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.105469 | 0.460449 | -0.591309 | -1.376953 |
### § 20.08.370. Guest room. | "Guest room" means any room in a hotel, dormitory, boardinghouse or lodginghouse used and maintained to provide sleeping accommodations for not more than two persons.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.310) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.004883 | -1.418945 | 0.326416 | -1.344727 |
### § 20.08.380. Home occupation. | "Home occupation" means a profession or use conducted entirely within a dwelling or premises by the residents with no other employees, when such use is incidental and secondary to the home for dwelling purposes, and where there is no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises or other visible evidence... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.402588 | 0.343994 | 0.29248 | -0.40625 |
### § 20.08.390. Hotel. | "Hotel" means any building or group of buildings in which there are guest rooms used, designed or intended to be used for the purpose of offering to the general public food or lodging, or both, on a day-to-day basis.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.330) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.627441 | -1.43457 | -0.362061 | -1.071289 |
### § 20.08.400. Junkyard. | "Junkyard" means any space 100 square feet or more used for the storage, keeping or abandonment of junk or waste material including scrap metals or other scrap materials, or for the dismantling, demolition or abandonment of automobiles, other vehicles, machinery or parts thereof.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 197... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.661621 | -1.082031 | -0.331055 | -0.739746 |
### § 20.08.410. Loading space. | "Loading space" means an off-street space or berth on the same lot with a building or structure to be used for the temporary parking of commercial vehicles while loading or unloading merchandise or materials.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.350) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.091797 | -1.087891 | -0.784668 | -1.435547 |
### § 20.08.420. Livestock. | "Livestock" means domestic animals of the type collected, used, raised or kept on a farm or ranch. The term "livestock" includes, but is not limited to, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules and donkeys but does not include cats, dogs, rabbits or fowl.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 785 § 5, 2006; Formerly § 20.08.352... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.644531 | -1.602539 | 0.058502 | -1.230469 |
### § 20.08.430. Lot. | "Lot" means a parcel of land occupied or to be occupied by a principal use and having frontage on a public street or private road easement as permitted by a flag lot subdivision.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 443 § 5, 1983; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.08.430 ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.076416 | 0.462891 | 0.042694 | -0.823242 |
### § 20.08.570. Nonconforming structure. | "Nonconforming structure" means a structure, or portion thereof, lawfully existing at the time an ordinance codified in this title became effective, which by reason of its yards, coverage, height or other aspects of design does not meet the development requirements of this title.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 198... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.45752 | -0.127686 | -0.775391 | -0.994629 |
### § 20.08.580. Nonconforming use. | "Nonconforming use" means a use of a structure, of land or of a structure and land in combination, lawfully existing at the time an ordinance codified in this title became effective, or established on the premises of a previous nonconforming use, as specified in Chapter 20.64 WMC, which is not in conformity with the us... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.491943 | 0.521973 | -0.987793 | -0.967285 |
### § 20.08.590. Nursery, children's. | "Children's nursery" means any home or institution used and maintained to provide day care for children not more than seven years of age.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.510) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.724609 | -1.625 | 1.536133 | -1.094727 |
### § 20.08.600. Parking space. | "Parking space" means an area of not less than 170 square feet, 10 feet by 17 feet, exclusive of drives or aisles giving access thereto in area accessible from streets and alleys, for the storage of passenger motor vehicles operated by individual drivers.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; pr... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.785645 | -1.049805 | -0.84668 | -1.110352 |
### § 20.08.602. Planned unit development. | "Planned unit development (PUD)" means a device that allows a residential, commercial, industrial or mixed-use 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 e... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.896484 | -0.449707 | -0.924316 | -1.170898 |
### § 20.08.610. Portable sawmill. | "Portable sawmill" means a machine that typically consists of a blade either circular or band and a guide system that cuts logs into boards, square timbers, or cants. Portable sawmills are light, compact, and capable of being transported either in the back of a pick-up truck, on a trailer, on their own axle and hitch, ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.205078 | -0.848145 | -0.512695 | -1.1875 |
### § 20.08.620. Principal use. | "Principal use" means the major or predominant use of a lot or parcel of land.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
WRANGELL CODE
§ 20.08.620
§ 20.08.670
§ 20.08.530)
§ 20.08.630. Profession.
"Profession" means an occupatio... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.350342 | 0.373047 | -0.894043 | -1.339844 |
## § 20.08.730. Variance. | "Variance" means a relaxation of development requirements in those cases where unusual physical features of the property involved would make strict application of the zoning regulations unreasonable. Variances shall only be granted under the procedures specified in Chapter 20.72 WMC. Variances shall not be granted for ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.076233 | 1.238281 | -0.572266 | -0.747559 |
## § 20.08.740. Yard. | "Yard" means an open, unoccupied space, other than a court, unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except where specifically provided by this title, on the same lot on which a building is situated.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.630) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.426758 | -0.818848 | -0.253174 | -1.318359 |
## § 20.08.750. Yard, front. | "Front yard" means a yard extending across the full width of a lot measured between the front lot line of the lot and the nearest exterior wall of the building which is the nearest to the front lot line.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.640) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.02832 | -1.275391 | -0.485596 | -1.505859 |
## § 20.08.760. Yard, side. | "Side yard" means a yard on each side of a main building and extending from the front lot line to the rear lot line. The width of the required side yard shall be measured horizontally from the nearest point of a side lot line to the nearest part of the main building.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.223633 | -1.385742 | -0.772461 | -1.620117 |
## § 20.08.770. Zoning change. | "Zoning change" means the alteration or moving of a district boundary, the reclassification of a lot or parcel of land from one district to another, or the change of any of the regulations contained in this title.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.660... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.976563 | -0.739746 | -1.335938 | -1.494141 |
## § 20.08.780. Zoning ordinance or ordinances. | "Zoning ordinance" or "zoning ordinances" means the borough zoning ordinance codified in this title.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 349 § 5, 1976; prior code § 95.80.020; Formerly § 20.08.670)
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.12.010
ZONING
§ 20.12.020 | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.06543 | 0.096069 | -1.230469 | -1.601563 |
## CHAPTER 20.12 | DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED – BOUNDARIES
§ 20.12.010. Districts established – Map adopted by reference.
A. The borough is divided into the following districts:
1. Single-family residential (SF) – Chapter 20.16 WMC;
2. Multifamily residential (MF) – Chapter 20.20 WMC;
3. Rural residential-1 (RR-1) – Chapter 20.28 WMC;
4. R... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.159912 | 1.512695 | -0.803711 | -0.805664 |
### § 20.20.010. Purpose. | The purpose of the multifamily (MF) district is to protect and enhance present medium density residential areas and to provide additional areas suitable for duplexes, apartments, planned unit developments and higher density residential uses. The multifamily residential district encourages the concentration of developme... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.833008 | -1.133789 | -0.937012 | -0.255371 |
### § 20.20.020. Principal uses permitted. | The following are principal uses in this district:
A. Apartments;
B. Condominiums;
C. Townhouses;
D. Duplexes;
E. Single-family residences to include modular and manufactured housing;
F. Parks and playgrounds;
G. Schools;
H. Churches.
(Ord. 1039 § 3, 2023) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.499268 | -1.625 | -0.614746 | -1.112305 |
### § 20.20.030. Accessory buildings and uses permitted. | A. Accessory dwelling units, as defined in Chapter 20.53 WMC;
B. Accessory buildings, as defined in WMC § 20.08.020;
C. Accessory uses, as defined in WMC § 20.08.030.
(Ord. 1047 § 5, 2023; Ord. 1039 § 3, 2023) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.731934 | 0.212158 | -0.756348 | -1.286133 |
### § 20.20.040. Conditional uses. | The following activities are authorized by a conditional use permit granted by the planning commission in accordance with Chapter 20.68 WMC:
A. Churches;
B. Mobile home parks;
C. Private clubs, lodges, and halls except those whose chief activity is customarily carried on as a business;
D. Multi-unit housing project... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.063477 | 0.829102 | -0.615234 | -0.97998 |
## CHAPTER 20.24 | SFMD DISTRICT – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – MEDIUM DENSITY
§ 20.24.010. Intent.
The single-family residential – medium density district (SFMD) is intended to include lands away from the core town area that are specifically for one- and two-family dwelling units but with larger required minimum land area. Public utili... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.225342 | 0.382813 | -0.623047 | -0.856445 |
## § 20.24.045. Prohibited uses and structures. | A. In the SFMD district, any use or structure which is not specifically authorized under WMC § 20.24.020 through 20.24.040 is prohibited.
B. Any personal or commercial use which causes or may reasonably be expected to cause excessive noise per WMC § 9.08.085 or odor nuisance.
C. Auto and boat repair services.
D. Con... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.265625 | 0.050507 | 0.473389 | 0.59082 |
### § 20.26.010. Purpose and intent. | The Zimovia Highway mixed-use district is intended to facilitate a compatible blend of residential and commercial activities along major transportation routes. This district encourages development that supports both the needs of residents and the demands of businesses, while ensuring compatibility with the surrounding ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.352783 | -0.35791 | -0.73291 | -0.390625 |
### § 20.26.020. Principal uses permitted. | The following are principal permitted uses in this district:
A. One-family and two-family dwellings to include modular dwellings or manufactured housing;
B. Warehouses and enclosed storage facilities;
C. Government and civic buildings.
(Ord. 1069 § 2, 2024) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.943359 | -1.669922 | -0.888184 | -1.196289 |
### § 20.26.030. Accessory uses permitted. | The following are permitted accessory uses in this district:
A. Accessory dwelling units, as defined in Chapter 20.53 WMC;
B. Private garages and required off-street parking;
C. Greenhouses and tool sheds;
D. Home occupations as defined in WMC § 20.08.380;
E. Cottage industry as defined in WMC § 20.08.200;
F. Nur... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.342041 | -0.203003 | -0.512207 | -0.799316 |
### § 20.28.010. Purpose. | The rural residential district is intended to provide for low impact land and water uses and activities in areas that are not suitable or desirable for intensive development due to their distance from established utility service areas, existing large lot development or existing rural lifestyles. These areas shall be pr... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.464844 | -0.06543 | -0.432617 | -0.304443 |
### § 20.28.020. Principal uses permitted. | The following are principal permitted uses in this district:
A. One- and two-family dwellings to include modular and manufactured housing and mobile homes;
B. Public parks and playgrounds.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984; Ord. 219 § 5, 1969; prior code § 95.33.020) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.875 | -1.487305 | -1.154297 | -1.202148 |
### § 20.28.030. Accessory uses permitted. | The following are permitted accessory uses in this district provided they do not create a nuisance or hazard:
A. Accessory dwelling units, as defined in Chapter 20.53 WMC;
B. Private garages;
C. Houses and tool sheds;
D. Private docks, moorage, boat houses and net houses;
E. Uses and structures which are customari... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.197876 | -0.855957 | -0.416992 | -0.671875 |
### § 20.28.040. Conditional uses. | The following are the uses which may be permitted in the RR-1 district by action of the commission under the conditions and procedures specified in Chapter 20.68 WMC:
A. Home occupations;
B. Public and private elementary and secondary schools and colleges;
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.28.040 WRANGELL CODE §... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.867188 | 1.135742 | -0.612793 | -0.774414 |
### § 20.30.010. Purpose. | The rural residential-2 (RR-2) district is intended to provide for neighborhood scale commercial/service centers in certain locations along with residential development. The clustering of such businesses is encouraged and strip commercial development is prohibited (for purposes of this program, "strip commercial develo... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.364014 | -0.027344 | -0.774414 | -0.129517 |
### § 20.30.020. Principal uses permitted. | The following are the principal permitted uses in this district:
A. One- and two-family dwellings to include modular and manufactured housing and mobile homes;
B. Neighborhood-oriented commercial development (e.g., neighborhood grocery);
C. Retail and wholesale businesses;
D. Laundries and consumer services;
E. Pu... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.676758 | -1.527344 | -1.035156 | -1.053711 |
### § 20.30.030. Accessory uses permitted. | The following are permitted accessory uses in this district, provided they do not create a nuisance or hazard:
A. Accessory dwelling units, as defined in Chapter 20.53 WMC;
B. Private garages;
C. Greenhouses and tool sheds;
D. Private docks, moorage, boat houses and net houses;
E. Animal establishments other than ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.181396 | -0.852539 | -0.572266 | -0.628906 |
### § 20.30.040. Conditional uses. | The following are uses which may be permitted in the rural residential-2 (RR-2) district by action of the commission under the conditions and procedures specified in Chapter 20.68 WMC:
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.30.040 ZONING § 20.30.050
A. Home occupations;
B. Public and private elementary and secondary ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.203125 | 1.232422 | -0.546875 | -0.777344 |
## CHAPTER 20.31 | RMU DISTRICT – REMOTE RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE
§ 20.31.010. Purpose.
The remote residential mixed-use (RMU) district is intended to provide for very low impact land and water uses and activities in remote areas of the borough. Such areas are not suitable or desirable for intensive development due to their lack of a deve... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.446045 | 0.996094 | 0.124634 | 0.089905 |
## § 20.31.020. Principal uses permitted. | The following are the principal permitted uses in this district:
A. One- and two-family dwellings to include modular and manufactured housing. Mobile homes are allowed only in the RMU-E subarea with a conditional use permit;
B. Home Occupations. The RMU-U subarea requires a conditional use permit for home occupations... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.375 | 0.315186 | -0.336426 | -0.627441 |
## § 20.31.030. Accessory uses permitted. | The following are permitted accessory uses in this district, provided they do not create a nuisance or hazard:
A. Accessory dwelling units, as defined in Chapter 20.53 WMC;
B. Greenhouses, workshops, tool sheds, insulated generator sheds, and similar structures;
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.31.030 ZONING § ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.937988 | 1.276367 | 0.071228 | -0.085938 |
### § 20.32.010. Purpose. | The open space/public (OS) district is intended to provide for areas containing public facilities, existing and potential public recreation sites, areas subject to natural hazards, public watersheds and areas of critical wildlife habitat. The purpose of this district is to protect public safety, health and welfare, and... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.176758 | -0.428711 | -0.756348 | 1.079102 |
### § 20.32.020. Conditional uses. | The following conditional uses are allowed in this district by action of the planning and zoning commission in accordance with Chapter 20.68 WMC; provided, that the proposed use does not conflict with or degrade existing or designated recreational use areas, historic and cultural sites, or critical wildlife habitat:
A... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.360107 | 0.287109 | -0.855957 | -0.649902 |
## § 20.32.030. Standards. | The following standards shall apply within the open space/public (OS) district:
A. Standards policies: WMC § 20.52.005;
B. Principal structures per lot: WMC § 20.52.010;
C. Traffic vision impediments: WMC § 20.52.020;
D. Distances between buildings: WMC § 20.52.030;
E. Air, land and water quality: WMC § 20.52.040;... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.050629 | 0.589355 | -0.793457 | -0.709473 |
### § 20.36.010. Purpose. | A. The holding (H) district is intended to maintain future development options by setting aside large areas (in excess of short-term needs), by piecemeal development for possible future use. By preventing premature development at densities that under-utilize the land, relatively large parcels can be retained for major ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.6875 | -0.236938 | -0.834961 | -0.500977 |
### § 20.36.020. Conditional uses. | The following are uses which may be permitted in the holding (H) district by action of the commission under the conditions and procedures specified in Chapter 20.68 WMC:
A. Sand and gravel extraction and processing;
B. Low impact recreation (no major facilities required);
C. No building permits for, or subdivision o... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.054749 | 0.486816 | -1.079102 | -0.72998 |
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