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### § 20.36.030. Standards. | The following standards under Chapter 20.52 WMC shall apply in the holding (H) district:
A. Standards policies: WMC § 20.52.005;
B. Air, land and water quality: WMC § 20.52.040;
C. Airport interference: WMC § 20.52.070;
D. Drainage: WMC § 20.52.150;
E. Dredge and fill: WMC § 20.52.160.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 4... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.602539 | 0.69873 | -1.026367 | -0.899902 |
### § 20.40.010. Purpose. | The timber management district is intended to provide for the management and harvest of timber, extraction of minerals, use and enjoyment of natural resources and recreation, while allowing for the development of compatible, remote, low density cabin sites. Watersheds and critical wildlife habitats in this district wil... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.419434 | -0.005131 | -0.174194 | 0.503418 |
### § 20.40.020. Principal uses permitted. | The following are principal permitted uses in this district:
A. Timber harvest; and
B. Parks and recreation sites.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984; Ord. 219 § 5, 1969; prior code § 95.36.020) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.008789 | -1.709961 | -1.294922 | -1.291016 |
### § 20.40.030. Accessory uses permitted. | The following are permitted accessory uses in this district:
A. Animal establishments other than commercial animal establishments; and
B. Uses and structures which are incidental and subordinate to principal permitted uses and which will not create a nuisance or hazard are permitted as accessory uses.
(Ord. 867 § 1,... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.445801 | -0.893555 | -0.790039 | -0.749023 |
### § 20.40.040. Conditional uses. | The following uses may be permitted in the timber management district by action of the commission under the conditions and procedures set forth in Chapter 20.68 WMC:
A. Storage (inside or screened);
B. Mineral extraction (including quarries) and processing;
C. Temporary dwellings and facilities associated with permi... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.89209 | 1.107422 | -0.104309 | -0.586426 |
### § 20.42.010. Intent. | The rural commercial (RC) district is intended to provide services and facilities that support the residents within the rural residential and single-family medium density districts. It is intended to encourage the development of small and compact areas for business establishments which serve the adjacent residential ne... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.376953 | -1.125 | -1.217773 | -0.95459 |
### § 20.42.020. Permitted principal uses and structures. | In the RC district, the following uses and structures are permitted outright:
A. An owner's or manager's apartment, provided it is located above a commercially allowed enterprise;
B. Barbershops and beauty shops;
C. Drugstores;
D. Eating and drinking establishments;
E. Grocery and convenient stores;
F. Laundromat... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.73584 | -1.317383 | -0.448975 | -1.057617 |
### § 20.42.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. | In an RC district, the following accessory buildings and uses, when customarily incidental and subordinate to the permitted principal uses and structures listed in WMC § 20.42.020, are permitted:
A. Accessory buildings in conjunction with a permitted commercial use such as a greenhouse, or enclosed storage building.
... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.750488 | -0.221558 | -0.706055 | -1.345703 |
### § 20.42.040. Conditional uses. | In an RC district, the following uses are authorized by a conditional use permit granted by the planning commission in accordance with Chapter 20.68 WMC:
A. Municipal uses such as fire stations or sewer lift stations;
B. Licensed marijuana establishment facilities per WMC § 5.09.010 as follows: retail store, testing,... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.159912 | 0.367676 | 0.155396 | -0.64209 |
## § 20.42.045. Prohibited uses and structures. | A. In an RC district, any use or structure which is not specifically authorized under WMC § 20.42.020 through 20.42.040 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. Conex/... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.958984 | -0.153564 | 0.240234 | 0.554199 |
### § 20.44.010. Purpose. | The commercial district is intended to provide for the continued use and expansion of Wrangell's commercial center. This land will be regulated to concentrate commercial development and to prevent uses which would have any adverse effects upon nearby properties or would needlessly compete for designated commercial spac... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.728027 | -0.510742 | -0.787109 | -0.747559 |
### § 20.44.020. Principal uses permitted. | The following are permitted uses in this district:
A. Retail and wholesale businesses;
B. Business and professional offices;
C. Banks;
D. Barbershops and beauty shops; laundries and other consumer services;
E. Restaurants, cafes and bars;
F. Theaters and assembly halls;
G. Clubs, lodges, fraternal organizations ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.464111 | -1.092773 | -0.975586 | -1.244141 |
### § 20.44.030. Accessory uses permitted. | Uses and structures which are clearly incidental and subordinate to principal uses permitted and which will not create a nuisance or hazard are permitted in this district as accessory uses.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.47998 | -0.693848 | -0.859375 | -0.70752 |
### § 20.44.040. Conditional uses. | The following are uses which may be permitted in the commercial district by action of the commission under the conditions and procedures specified in Chapter 20.68 WMC:
A. Gasoline/service stations;
B. Licensed marijuana retail store facility;
C. Licensed marijuana testing facility;
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.616699 | 0.990234 | -0.045258 | -0.262695 |
### § 20.48.010. Purpose. | The purpose of the industrial district is to provide areas for a broad range of nonwater-dependent or related uses. Development requirements are intended to provide for a safe and sightly environment, to minimize potential conflicts with adjoining uses, and to allow space for parking, storage and expansion.
(Ord. 867 ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.84668 | -0.810059 | -0.873047 | -0.583984 |
### § 20.48.020. Principal uses permitted. | The following are principal permitted uses in this district:
A. Transportation and transshipment facilities;
B. Warehouses and outside storage areas;
C. Lumber mills and log storage;
D. Manufacturing, fabricating and assembling;
E. Automobile repair shops;
F. Quarters for caretaker, guard or owner-operators whose... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.772949 | -0.635742 | -0.73877 | -0.663086 |
### § 20.48.030. Accessory uses permitted. | Uses and structures which are clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses which will not create a nuisance or hazard are permitted as accessory uses in this district.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.584961 | -0.78418 | -0.841309 | -0.678223 |
### § 20.48.040. Conditional uses. | The following are permitted conditional uses in this district:
A. Animal establishments;
B. Licensed marijuana establishment facilities as follows: retail store, testing, standard cultivation (500 or more feet under cultivation), limited cultivation (fewer than 500 square feet under cultivation), and product manufact... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.665039 | 0.941895 | 0.084473 | -0.311523 |
### § 20.49.010. Purpose. | The Shoemaker Bay waterfront development district is intended to provide an area specifically for water-related uses and activities that will enhance and complement the marina and recreational activities occurring at Shoemaker Bay. This district is intended to accommodate commercial activity, which is oriented toward p... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.005859 | -1.008789 | -1.206055 | -0.956543 |
### § 20.49.020. Principal uses permitted. | The following are principal permitted uses in this district:
A. Piers, wharfs and docks;
B. Public parks, playgrounds and campsites;
C. Bait shops;
D. Vessel charter offices;
E. Facilities for loading and unloading ships, including cranes and ramps;
F. Harbormaster's offices;
G. Boat launching facilities;
H. Fl... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.733398 | -1.635742 | -0.884277 | -1.113281 |
### § 20.49.030. Accessory uses permitted. | Uses and structures which are clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted principal uses and which will not create a nuisance or hazard are permitted as accessory uses in this district, subject to shoreline setback requirements and other applicable standards.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 652 § 6, 1999) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.1604 | -0.374023 | -0.646973 | -0.420166 |
### § 20.49.040. Conditional uses. | The following are uses which may be permitted in the Shoemaker Bay waterfront development district by action of the commission under the conditions and procedures specified in Chapter 20.68 WMC:
A. Water-dependent and water-related uses not mentioned above and their accessory uses;
B. Other uses if there is no suitab... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.432617 | 1.116211 | -0.550293 | -0.846191 |
## CHAPTER 20.50 | WD DISTRICT – WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
§ 20.50.010. Purpose.
The waterfront development district is intended to provide an area specifically for water-related uses and activities that are dependent upon access to water. This district is intended to accommodate light industrial, heavy industrial and commercial activity ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.322266 | -0.234131 | -0.879395 | -0.578125 |
## § 20.50.030. Accessory uses permitted. | Uses and structures which are clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted principal uses and which will not create a nuisance or hazard are permitted as accessory uses in this district, subject to shoreline setback requirements and other applicable standards.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.164429 | -0.364746 | -0.624512 | -0.521973 |
## § 20.50.040. Conditional uses. | The following are uses which may be permitted in the waterfront development district by action of the commission under the conditions and procedures specified in Chapter 20.68 WMC:
A. Water-related uses not mentioned above and their accessory uses;
B. Other uses if there is no suitable upland alternative for a nonwat... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.332275 | 0.461426 | -0.048096 | -0.575195 |
## § 20.50.050. Standards. | The following standards under Chapter 20.52 WMC shall apply to properties within the waterfront development district:
A. Standards policies: WMC § 20.52.005;
B. Air, land and water quality: WMC § 20.52.040;
C. Volatile products storage: WMC § 20.52.050;
D. Noise: WMC § 20.52.060;
E. Airport interference: WMC § 20.... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.007942 | 0.766113 | -0.195679 | -0.723145 |
### § 20.51.010. Purpose. | The light industrial district is intended to provide for an area of light industrial and high density residential uses. Uses are regulated to protect residential uses from incompatible commercial and heavy industrial uses while, at the same time, permitting warehousing and other light industrial uses. Development requi... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.665527 | -0.312256 | -0.325928 | -0.390625 |
### § 20.51.020. Principal uses permitted. | The following are principal permitted uses in this district:
A. Transportation and transshipment facilities;
B. Warehouses and storage;
C. Manufacturing, fabricating, assembling, and storage of a light industrial nature meeting the development requirements stated under this chapter;
D. Auto repair, and subordinate ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.109375 | -0.810059 | -1.101563 | -1.164063 |
### § 20.51.030. Accessory uses permitted. | Uses and structures which are incidental and subordinate to permitted principal uses and which will not create a nuisance or hazard are permitted as accessory uses in this zone.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.375488 | -0.805664 | -0.709961 | -0.583008 |
### § 20.51.040. Conditional uses. | The following are uses which may be permitted in the light industrial district by action of the commission under the conditions and procedures specified in Chapter 20.68 WMC:
A. Those commercial uses as specified in WMC § 20.44.020;
B. Recreational vehicle parks;
C. Multifamily structures, dormitories, roominghouses... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.673828 | 1.143555 | -0.380615 | -0.465088 |
### § 20.52.005. Standards policies. | The standards contained in this chapter are applicable in a variety of circumstances, depending upon the type and location of the development proposed or undertaken. The chapter creating each district announces which of the standards of this chapter shall apply within each district. Nothing in this chapter limits or ex... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.066772 | 0.339355 | -0.915527 | -1.03125 |
### § 20.52.010. Principal structures per lot. | In all districts, except the RMU district, more than one principal structure housing a permitted use may be erected on a single lot provided the area, width and all other development requirements of the district shall be met for each principal structure as though each structure were on an individual lot. In the RMU dis... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.713867 | -0.104858 | -0.840332 | -1.228516 |
### § 20.52.020. Traffic vision impediments. | A. At street intersections there shall be nothing erected, placed, planted or grown on any corner lot so as to encroach into that horizontal triangular area formed by the rights-of-way boundaries and a line connecting the two points 20 feet back from the lot corner formed by the street.
B. Subsection (A) of this secti... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.430176 | -0.072754 | -0.30249 | -0.531738 |
### § 20.52.030. Distances between buildings. | No detached dwelling or other main building shall be less than five feet from any other detached dwelling or main building on the same site. For the Zimovia Highway mixed-use district, rural residential district and the remote residential mixed-use district, the requirement shall be 10 feet from any other detached dwel... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.414795 | -0.333984 | -0.397705 | -0.592773 |
### § 20.52.040. Air, land and water quality. | A. No smoke, heat, odor, fumes, dust, glare, vibration or water pollution shall be detectable
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.52.040 ZONING § 20.52.080
beyond the boundaries of property upon which a permitted use occurs, except where such results from occasional maintenance operations or from normal wood smoke ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.017578 | 1.360352 | 0.611328 | 1.134766 |
## § 20.52.080. Building height. | The purposes of building height standards are to prevent loss of life, excessive property damage, and to minimize risk of fires, by enabling firefighters to reach upper stories or roofs, and to help maintain the character of neighborhoods.
A. No structure within a single-family residential district should exceed a hei... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.320068 | 0.210571 | 1.140625 | 1.30957 |
## § 20.52.090. Density – Minimum lot size. | A. Within a single-family residential district, or within a multifamily residential district, the minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet per single-family residential unit. The minimum lot area for all multifamily structures shall be 800 square feet per residential unit for a one- or two-story structure, and 700 s... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.420166 | 1.334961 | 0.188599 | -0.480225 |
## § 20.52.110. Setbacks – Yards. | Setbacks are required to ensure sufficient open area, sunlight, views, privacy, fire separation and visual relief between structures. Setbacks from lot lines shall be 20 feet whenever property abuts a state highway right-of-way. Otherwise, applicable setbacks shall be: single-family residential district, front yards – ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.012695 | 1.347656 | 0.336914 | 0.283203 |
## § 20.52.120. Shoreline dependency. | When considering development in any district to which this standard is applicable, the planning and zoning commission shall give first priority to water-dependent uses and activities, second priority to water-related uses and activities, and third priority to uses and activities which are not water-dependent or water-r... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.216797 | 0.602539 | 0.086853 | 0.675293 |
## § 20.52.130. Piers, docks, shoreline protection and other shoreline construction. | A. No pier, dock, marina, wharf, causeway, or permanent or temporary floating structure shall be constructed or used so as to preclude any normal use of navigable waters.
B. Any construction having impact upon lands below ordinary high tide, or other shoreline development project, shall require prior planning and zoni... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.870117 | 1.446289 | 0.877441 | 1.006836 |
## § 20.52.180. Mobile homes and mobile home parks – Defined. | A. "Mobile home" means any coach, motor home, trailer or other vehicle or structure designed or intended for or capable of human dwelling or sleeping purposes which is mounted on a chassis with wheels or supports and is capable of being moved by its own power or transported by a vehicle, where such mobile home is used ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.289063 | 1.204102 | 1.516602 | 0.35376 |
## § 20.52.230. Traffic generation. | If the volume of traffic expected to be generated by a business or a nonconforming or special use would create a nuisance for area residents or congestion, the planning and zoning commission may deny a permit for the use or may require measures mitigating such nuisance or congestion.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.259766 | -0.490479 | -0.489746 | 0.491699 |
## § 20.52.240. Recreational vehicle parks. | A building permit for the construction, improvement and expansion of a recreational vehicle (RV) park is required. Recreational vehicle and camper space rentals are permitted within RV parks at a density of 24 spaces per acre, provided the following provisions are met:
A. A sewage dumping station connected to a sewer ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.500977 | -0.014626 | 0.304443 | -0.154785 |
## § 20.52.250. Recreation. | There shall be adequate provisions for play areas and recreational facilities for children and teenagers (as determined by the commission) for all subdivisions of more than 10 lots and all multifamily developments (e.g., apartments) over 10 units.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.193115 | -1.582031 | 0.660156 | -0.79834 |
## § 20.52.260. Firewood storage. | A structure built or constructed for the purpose of storing firewood may be located in any district to which this standard is made applicable, subject to the following limitations:
A. The structure shall be set back at least 18 inches from lot lines.
B. The structure shall not exceed a height of eight feet and width ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.134766 | 0.771973 | 1.571289 | 1.150391 |
### § 20.53.010. Purpose and intent. | The purpose and intent of this chapter is to allow accessory dwelling units within residential zoning districts as designated in the code, while preserving the appearance and character of existing neighborhoods. Accessory dwelling units give homeowners flexibility in establishing separate living quarters adjacent to th... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.547852 | -1.279297 | 0.058167 | -0.55957 |
### § 20.53.020. Accessory dwelling units (ADU). | ADUs may be permanently established on a lot in a residential zoning district under the following standards:
A. ADUs must meet all the development requirements of local, state, and federal regulations, including, but not limited to, all requirements of WMC Titles 18 and 20.
B. An ADU shall not exceed 800 square feet ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.598145 | 0.997559 | 1.361328 | -0.117737 |
### § 20.54.010. Issuance – Duration. | The commission may issue a temporary use permit for a use not normally permitted in a district. The temporary use permit shall be for seasonal operations such as construction or timber harvest or temporary uses such as portable sawmill operations. While a temporary use permit should not normally be issued for longer th... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.027435 | -0.49707 | -0.879395 | -1.001953 |
### § 20.54.020. Applications. | Applications for temporary use permits shall be processed by the commission in its capacity as authorizing agency as it would treat applications for variances. Multi-year applications shall be processed in a manner similar to applications for zoning changes with the added provision that the owner of the property must f... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.734863 | -0.363281 | -0.919922 | -1.384766 |
### § 20.54.030. Noncompliance. | Failure to comply with the provisions of a temporary use permit issued under this chapter shall be grounds for the revocation of such permit and prosecution under the terms of this code.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 462 § 6, 1984)
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.56.010
ZONING
§ 20.56.030 | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.154785 | -0.023224 | -0.249756 | -0.273438 |
### § 20.56.010. Requirements – Procedures. | This code uses an array of processes, permits and appeals to carry out its provisions. This chapter is intended to set forth the procedures necessary to gain approval for a proposed project. Review of an application may be required by each of four separate bodies:
A. The borough administration;
B. The planning and zo... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.679688 | -0.498291 | -1.098633 | -1.116211 |
### § 20.56.020. Permit review. | A review by the borough administration, including the fire marshal, shall be processed within 10 working days and in most cases determination will be made within 10 working days of the submission of the request. The types of requests that qualify for permit review are:
A. Building permit requests involving projects of... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.762207 | -0.640137 | -0.897949 | -0.876465 |
### § 20.56.030. Planning and zoning commission review and hearings. | No greater review or evaluation of plans and requests than that conducted under the procedures of the commission shall be necessary unless public hearings are required.
A. Reviews by the commission are required for the following actions:
1. Building permit requests for projects of $500,000 value or more;
2. Building... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.060638 | 0.744141 | -0.507813 | -0.471436 |
## CHAPTER 20.58 | SITE PLAN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
§ 20.58.010. Site plans.
A. All proposed and nonresidential developments and residential uses in excess of four dwelling units must submit a site plan to the borough zoning administrator for review and approval in accordance with the standards set forth in this code. All site plans s... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.358398 | 0.972656 | -0.045959 | -0.661621 |
### § 20.60.010. Master plan requirement. | As a requirement of application for rezoning on a portion of a tract of land under single ownership, a master plan must be submitted for the complete tract before any portion of the land may be rezoned. In addition, a master plan shall be required to accompany any application for the rezoning of any area greater than f... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.95459 | -0.645996 | -0.488037 | -0.852539 |
### § 20.60.020. Purposes. | The general purpose of the master plan process is to require that an applicant apply planning techniques to major developments to allow the planning commission to understand the merits of a proposed application. The master plan process is intended to:
A. Provide for a more efficient use of land which will result in sm... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.215332 | -0.091492 | -0.708008 | 0.11084 |
### § 20.60.030. Required submissions. | A master plan shall establish the approximate location of land uses, buffers, roads, pedestrian ways, drainage patterns, open spaces and parks. A master plan for rezoning may require other considerations. The master plan shall consist of:
A. Site condition maps, including:
1. The concept plan maps drawn to the sa... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.06131 | 1.026367 | -0.443604 | -0.804688 |
### § 20.62.010. Scope and purpose. | This chapter applies to all planned unit developments in the City and Borough of Wrangell. The purpose of a planned unit development (PUD) is to accommodate new and imaginative design concepts and land development, providing for flexibility and variation in the general design standards to promote and improve the health... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.815918 | -0.744141 | -0.366455 | -0.298828 |
### § 20.62.020. Applicability. | A. Planned unit developments are allowed in a zoning district only when allowed by the code provisions specifically applicable to that district. PUD applications shall identify the base zoning district that applies.
B. All uses that are allowed within the base zoning district are permitted within a PUD. A PUD may cons... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.58252 | -0.134766 | -0.462402 | -1.010742 |
### § 20.62.030. Objectives. | A. Commercial. Commercial PUD districts should be designed to produce more attractive and functional clusters and commercial centers than the strip development that is frequently produced by the application of conventional zoning regulations. Commercial uses and buildings shall be planned as groups having common parkin... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.611816 | -0.203369 | -0.551758 | -0.491211 |
### § 20.62.040. Development standards. | City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.62.040 WRANGELL CODE § 20.62.040
A. Intent. Planned unit developments allow for variation in many of the traditional controls related to density, land use, setback, open space, and other design elements, and the liming and sequencing of the construction. Each PUD application may ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.887207 | 1.416992 | 0.353271 | -0.249634 |
### § 20.64.010. Nonconforming status designated. | **A.** When a lot, structure or use legally exists prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title but does not meet the requirements of this title, it shall be permitted to continue only within the limits set forth in this chapter. Under such circumstances, the lot, structure or use shall have nonconform... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.124634 | 0.032745 | -0.342041 | -0.419922 |
### § 20.64.020. Intent. | **A.** Within the zones established by this title and any future amendments there exist lots, structures, and uses of land and structures which were lawful before this title was passed or amended, but which would be prohibited under the terms of this title or future amendments.
**B.** It is the intent of this title to... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.906738 | 1.748047 | 0.312988 | 0.114868 |
## § 20.64.060. Nonconforming uses of land. | Where, at the effective date of adoption or amendment of the ordinance codified in this title, lawful use of land exists that is made no longer permissible under the terms of this title as enacted or amended, such use may be continued, so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
A. No ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.77002 | 0.948242 | -0.218506 | 0.266602 |
## § 20.64.070. Construction begun prior to adoption of regulations – Actual construction defined. | A. To avoid undue hardships, nothing in this title shall be deemed to require a change in the plans, construction, or designated use of any building on which actual construction was lawfully begun prior to the effective date of adoption or amendment of the ordinance codified in this title and upon which actual building... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.256836 | 0.187866 | -0.429688 | -0.720215 |
## § 20.64.080. Construction in annexed district. | To avoid undue hardship, nothing in this title shall be deemed to require a change in the plans, construction or designated use of a building or land which is nonconforming in the subject district when the structure or land use legally existed in the district prior to annexation on March 7, 1975; and it shall be permit... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.190186 | 1.260742 | -0.313232 | -0.681641 |
## § 20.64.110. Casualty destruction and rebuilding. | In the event of fire or other extended casualty loss of a nonconforming structure resulting in damage exceeding 50 percent of its assessed value, the structure may not be replaced if its permitted nonconforming use was for residential purposes of any classification. A nonconforming structure so damaged of commercial or... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.014648 | 0.06665 | 0.038055 | 0.873535 |
## § 20.64.120. Permits for nonconforming uses in annexed district. | The continuation of nonconforming uses of land or structures, stated differently as the conferring of grandfather rights thereto, in districts subject to zoning classification following annexation to the former City of Wrangell on March 7, 1975, shall be allowed only by securing appropriate permits which will be grante... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.17981 | 0.375244 | -0.387207 | -0.733887 |
## § 20.64.125. Permits for nonconforming uses in area of borough located outside former city limits. | This section applies to land and structures located outside the boundaries of the former City of Wrangell, as those boundaries existed immediately prior to borough formation on May 30, 2008.
The continuation of nonconforming uses of land or structures, stated differently as the conferring of grandfather rights thereto... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.181396 | 0.507324 | -0.569336 | -0.72998 |
## § 20.64.130. Provisions not applicable to junkyards. | Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, no junked vehicle or junk shall be stored outside and no junk or wrecking yard shall be maintained in a location which is visible from a major road as defined in WMC § 20.08.500 unless it is screened from view by a sight-obscuring fence of good appearance or hedge of good... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.305664 | 0.645996 | 0.119873 | 0.032715 |
## CHAPTER 20.68 | CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
§ 20.68.010. Purpose of provisions – Regulations generally.
A. There are some uses which, because of their potential impact on neighboring properties or because of their public service nature, should receive commission review in each case. In this manner, detailed consideration can be given to... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.050781 | 1.279297 | -0.179443 | 0.281738 |
## § 20.68.080. Commission decision. | Within 30 days after the hearing the commission shall grant or reject the request for a conditional use permit. The commission's decision shall be based on the compliance of the request with the conditions listed in this title. The decision of the commission and the reasons shall be entered in the records of the commis... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.082092 | 0.082764 | -1.045898 | -0.782715 |
## § 20.68.090. Issuance of permit – Conditions and revocation. | A. In granting a conditional use permit, the commission shall state the conditions required.
B. Any conditional use permit may be modified or revoked or cancelled by the planning commission for failure to comply with the conditions of the conditional use permit. The permit holder may initiate proceedings to modify the... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.593262 | 1.071289 | -0.002512 | 0.422363 |
### § 20.72.010. Purpose of provisions. | The variance provision is designed to allow the commission to adjust the regulations of this title in special cases where unusual physical features of the particular parcel involved would make a strict application of the zoning regulations unreasonable. Under no circumstances shall a variance be granted to permit a use... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.167847 | 0.083191 | -0.916992 | -0.818359 |
### § 20.72.020. Application. | A. A written application shall be filed with the commission through the zoning administrator.
B. The application shall include the following:
1. A description by lot and block of the property involved;
2. The signature of the owner of the property concerned;
3. Site plans showing the location of all existing and pr... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.383301 | 1.015625 | -0.254395 | -0.298584 |
## § 20.72.030. Public inspection of application. | From the time of filing such application until the time of the commission's hearing, the application, together with all plans and data submitted, shall be available for public inspection in the office of the administrative official.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 485 § 5, 1985; prior code § 95.65.030(2)(b)) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.132813 | -1.367188 | -0.912109 | -1.351563 |
## § 20.72.040. Hearing and notice. | Before taking any action on the proposed variance but within 60 days of the filing of the application, the commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed variance. At least 10 days before the hearing a public notice specifying the subject, time and place of the hearing shall be posted at City Hall. In addition,... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.737305 | -0.739258 | -0.973633 | -0.650391 |
## § 20.72.050. Conditions of approval. | The commission must find all four of the following conditions to exist in order to grant the variance:
A. That there are exceptional physical circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or to its intended use or development which do not apply generally to the other properties in the same zone;
B. That the ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.13269 | 0.446289 | -0.556641 | 0.407959 |
## § 20.72.060. Consideration of evidence. | The commission shall hear and consider evidence by way of testimony from any person at the public hearings, or by written communication to the commission received by the commission before the time set for the hearing.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 485 § 5, 1985; prior code § 95.65.030(2)(e)) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.072266 | -1.005859 | -1.25 | -1.333984 |
## § 20.72.070. Decision. | A. The commission shall render its decision within 30 days after the conclusion of the public
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK
§ 20.72.070 WRANGELL CODE § 20.72.080
hearing, unless such time limit is extended by common consent and agreement signed by both the applicant and the commission.
B. A variance may not be gr... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.278076 | 1.084961 | -0.380127 | -0.756348 |
### § 20.76.010. Amendment authority. | Whenever the public necessity, convenience or general welfare requires, the borough assembly may, under the procedure set forth in this chapter and by ordinance, amend or repeal these regulations or change the boundaries of zones.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 485 § 6, 1985; prior code § 95.75.010) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.795898 | -0.650879 | -1.196289 | -0.982422 |
### § 20.76.020. Initiation. | Changes in this title may be initiated by the following means:
A. By the borough assembly on its own motion;
B. By the commission on its own motion;
C. By petition signed by the owners of 50 percent of the property within an area proposed for rezoning; the petition shall be filed with the commission through the zoni... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.287109 | 0.095642 | -0.894531 | -0.565918 |
### § 20.76.030. Commission hearing and report. | A. Before any proposed zoning change may be acted upon by the borough assembly, the commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance or proposed map. The zoning administrator, with the assistance of other borough departments, shall review and report to the commission on the propo... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.129272 | 0.685059 | -0.742676 | -0.384277 |
### § 20.77.010. Contract zoning – Definition and purpose. | In this chapter, "contract zoning" means a zoning reclassification to a less restricted use when the owner of the rezoned property, through an agreement with the borough assembly, places restrictions on the use of the land beyond the zoning requirements generally attaching to the new district in which the property has ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.867188 | 0.776855 | -0.843262 | -0.953613 |
### § 20.77.020. Initiation. | Contract zoning shall be initiated by petition signed by the owners of the property to be rezoned. In addition to the information required in WMC § 20.76.020(C), the petition shall include the following:
A. The use to which the property will be put;
B. The term desired for the agreement, which term shall not exceed t... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.66748 | -0.143433 | -0.499023 | -0.561035 |
### § 20.77.030. Agreement. | If the borough assembly finds that it is in the best interest of the public to approve the proposed contract zone, the borough assembly shall prepare an agreement, including such terms and limitations as the assembly deems necessary to protect neighboring properties, for approval by ordinance. The agreement shall inclu... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.067017 | 0.428955 | -0.305176 | -0.302002 |
## CHAPTER 20.80 | APPEALS
§ 20.80.010. Board of adjustment appeals.
A. The board of adjustment shall hear and decide:
1. Appeals from decisions of the planning commission regarding administrative decisions of borough employees made in the enforcement, administration or application of this title.
2. Appeals from decisions of the plan... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.258301 | 1.501953 | -1.188477 | -0.46875 |
### § 20.84.010. Generally. | No permit for the erection, alteration, moving or repair of any building or other structure shall be issued until the zoning administrator has certified in writing that the proposed construction is in conformity with the provisions of this title.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 833 § 55, 2009; Ord. 219 § 5, 1969; prior code... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.589355 | -0.881836 | -0.584473 | -1.067383 |
### § 20.84.030. Noncompliance deemed violation. | Failure to obtain certification from the zoning administrator as required under WMC § 20.84.010 shall be a violation of this title and shall be punishable under Chapter 20.92 WMC.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 833 § 57, 2009; Ord. 219 § 5, 1969; prior code § 95.55.020) | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.162231 | 0.384766 | -0.76416 | -0.414063 |
### § 20.84.040. Application. | All requests under WMC § 20.84.010 shall be accomplished by plans in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon; the exact sizes and locations on the lot of buildings already existing, if any; and the location and dimensions of the proposed building or alteration. The... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.140991 | 0.257813 | -0.679688 | -0.98584 |
### § 20.84.050. Decision. | The zoning administrator shall render his decision within 30 days of the filing of the request for certification; however, this time limit may be extended by common consent and agreement signed by both the applicant and the zoning administrator.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 833 § 59, 2009; Ord. 219 § 5, 1969; prior code ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.970215 | -1.15918 | -0.993164 | -1.40332 |
## CHAPTER 20.88 | ADMINISTRATION
§ 20.88.010. Zoning administrator – Appointment and duties.
A. A zoning administrator appointed by the borough manager shall administer and enforce this title.
B. Upon a finding that any provision of this title is being violated, the zoning administrator shall notify in writing the person responsible ... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.15332 | -0.101685 | -0.38501 | -0.009933 |
### § 20.92.010. Complaints of violations. | Whenever a violation occurs, any person may file a written complaint. All such complaints shall be brought to the attention of the administrator who shall record such complaint and immediately investigate and report to the commission. If the alleged violation continues after a notice of violation to the person maintain... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.552246 | -0.571777 | -0.671875 | -0.124939 |
### § 20.92.015. Violation reports. | Complaints from citizens shall be in the form of a letter stating the precise nature of the violation. The staff will perform a site inspection and act accordingly to resolve the problem. If the use is found in violation of this code, a notice of violation will be sent specifying what actions must be taken to correct t... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.228882 | -0.185059 | -0.404785 | 0.167969 |
### § 20.92.020. Violations deemed nuisance. | Any building or structure set up, erected, built, moved or maintained or any use of property contrary to the provisions of this title shall be declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance and the borough assembly shall immediately commence action for the removal thereof, in the manner provided by law, and shall apply ... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 1.094727 | -0.398193 | 0.108826 | 1.240234 |
### § 20.92.030. Permits not deemed approval of violations. | The issuance or granting of a building permit or approval of plans or specifications under the authority of a building code without a certificate of zoning compliance shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for or an approval of any violation of any of the provisions of this title or any amendment thereto. No p... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.412109 | 0.211548 | -0.78418 | -0.562988 |
## § 20.92.040. Penalties for violations. | For any and every violation of the provisions of this title, the owner, agent, or contractor of a building or premises where such violation has been committed or exists, or any other person who maintains any building or premises in which any violation exists, shall be punishable as provided for in WMC § 1.20.010. Each ... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | 0.379639 | -0.006989 | -0.393311 | 0.741211 |
## § 20.92.045. Injunctive relief. | Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the borough assembly, with the concurrence of the commission, from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation of this code. The borough assembly shall be specifically entitled to seek injunctive relief for the enforcement of this co... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -0.4021 | -0.886719 | -1.02832 | -0.15979 |
## § 20.92.050. Remedies cumulative. | All remedies provided for in this title shall be cumulative and not exclusive.
(Ord. 867 § 1, 2013; Ord. 219 § 5, 1969; prior code § 95.55.040)
City and Borough of Wrangell, AK | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | city_borough_of_wrangell | -1.203125 | -0.735352 | -1.232422 | -1.279297 |
## PREAMBLE | We, the people of the Denali Borough, exercising the powers of Home Rule granted by the Constitution of the State of Alaska, in order to provide for local government responsive to the will and values of the people and to the continuing needs of the communities within the borough hereby establish this Home Rule Charter.... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.394531 | -0.851563 | -0.708984 | -0.478271 |
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