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## § 8.05.020. Voter qualifications. | A person shall be qualified to vote in municipal elections who:
A. Is a United States citizen who is qualified to vote in state elections under AS 15.05.010;
B. Has been a resident of the borough for 30 days immediately preceding the election;
C. Is registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.620605 | -0.259033 | 0.505859 | -0.129395 |
## § 8.05.030. Residence criteria. | When determining residence for the purpose of qualifying voters, the following criteria will apply:
A. No person may be considered to have gained a residence solely by reason of their presence nor may they lose it solely by reason of their absence while in the civil or military service of the state or of the United St... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.554688 | 0.350586 | 0.131592 | -0.588379 |
## § 8.05.060. Election notices. | A. Election notices shall be prepared and posted according to DBC § 1.05.020 by the borough clerk for 90 days preceding the date of a regular election, and shall contain the following:
1. Date of the regular election;
2. Offices to be filled; and
3. Time for filing declarations of candidacy and nominating petitions.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.921387 | -0.405518 | -0.958496 | -0.926758 |
## § 8.05.070. Plurality elections. | The candidate receiving the greatest number of votes for office shall be declared the winner of the election for that office.
(Code 1989 § 66-7; Ord. 91-11 § 4; Ord. 07-13 § 2; Ord. 18-17 § 2) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.374023 | -2.033203 | -1.375977 | -1.175781 |
## § 8.05.080. Tie votes. | In the event of a tie vote, and after a recount of ballots that confirms the tie vote, the assembly shall, in its first meeting after the election, call in the candidates receiving the tie votes and have the candidates draw straws or flip a coin to determine the winner. If one or more of the tied candidates does not ap... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.694336 | -0.206543 | -0.765625 | -0.547852 |
## § 8.05.090. Qualifications for borough assembly. | A person filing for election to an assembly seat must be:
A. A United States citizen who is qualified to vote in state elections;
B. A resident of the district to which the member's seat is assigned at the time of the member's election or appointment;
C. Registered to vote in state elections;
D. A qualified voter o... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.130859 | -0.2771 | 0.445801 | -0.006516 |
## § 8.05.100. Filing for office. | A. Nominations for elective offices shall be made by petition on a form obtained from the borough clerk. Each voter signing the petition shall state on the petition their place of residence, by street and number, or lot and block, or other sufficient means. No nominating petition may be accepted unless accompanied by a... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.961914 | -0.888184 | -0.507813 | -1.163086 |
### ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATION | I hereby accept the above nomination and certify that I am qualified to serve under the laws of the State of Alaska and the Charter of the Denali Borough and agree to serve if elected.
DATE: _______________ SIGNATURE: ___________________________
Date and hour of filing: ___________________________
This petition is f... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.80127 | 0.595703 | -0.541016 | -0.783691 |
### § 8.10.010. Election booths. | The borough clerk shall provide booths at each polling place, with enough supplies and materials to enable each voter to mark their ballot hidden from observation.
(Code 1989 § 67-1; Ord. 07-13 § 2; Ord. 18-17 § 2) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.100586 | -1.863281 | -0.398193 | -0.927246 |
### § 8.10.020. Furnishing instruction cards. | The borough clerk shall prepare for each polling place instructions for the guidance of voters covering the following:
A. How to obtain a ballot;
B. How to mark a ballot;
C. How to obtain additional information; and
D. How to obtain a new ballot to replace any ballot destroyed or spoiled.
The borough clerk shall f... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.173828 | -1.439453 | -0.524902 | -1.067383 |
### § 8.10.030. Ballots – Printing – Sample ballots. | In all municipal elections, the borough clerk will be responsible for the printing of ballots. The ballots shall be printed and in the possession of the borough clerk at least 20 days before the date set for a regular or special election. There shall be at least 10 ballots printed on colored paper, with the words "Samp... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.054688 | -1.585938 | -0.607422 | -1.057617 |
### § 8.10.040. Ballots – Form. | A. The ballots shall state at the top whether the election is a regular or special election.
B. The ballots shall include instructions on how to mark the ballots.
C. The ballots will be printed on plain white paper and numbered in consecutive order to assure secrecy and to prevent fraud. The clerk shall assure that t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.82373 | 0.095398 | -0.904785 | -0.589355 |
## CHAPTER 8.15 | ELECTION PROCEDURES
§ 8.15.010. Mail ballots and time for opening and closing polls and locations.
A. The municipal clerk shall cause an official ballot to be mailed to registered voters no sooner than 30 days and no later than 15 days prior to the regular or special election day.
B. On election day, polls shall ope... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.060883 | 0.428711 | -0.253906 | -0.661133 |
## § 8.15.090. Prohibitions. | A. Prohibiting the Leaving of the Polling Place with Ballot. No voter shall leave the polling place with the official ballot that they received to mark.
B. Prohibiting the Exhibition of Marked Ballots. No voter shall exhibit their ballot to an election official or any other person so as to enable any person to ascerta... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | 0.294922 | -0.94873 | 0.639648 | 0.463623 |
## § 8.15.100. Administration of oaths. | Any election judge shall administer to a voter any oath that is necessary in the administration of the election.
(Code 1989 § 68-10; Ord. 07-13 § 2; Ord. 18-17 § 2) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.290039 | -1.683594 | -0.452148 | -1.244141 |
## § 8.15.110. Majority decision of election board. | The decision of the majority of judges determines the action that the election board shall take regarding any question which arises during the course of the election.
(Code 1989 § 68-11; Ord. 07-13 § 2; Ord. 18-17 § 2) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.126953 | -1.430664 | -1.044922 | -1.137695 |
## § 8.15.120. Ballots – Counting and tallying. | A. A voter shall mark their ballot as instructed on the ballot.
B. A failure to properly mark a ballot as to one or more candidates or propositions does not itself invalidate the entire ballot.
C. If a voter marks fewer names than there are persons to be elected to the office, a vote shall
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## § 8.15.130. Rules for counting ballots. | The ballots shall be counted by the vote tabulation system selected by the Denali Borough clerk.
A. Hand-counted ballots shall be tabulated according to the following rules:
1. Immediately after the polls close and the last vote has been cast, the election judges shall open the boxes containing the ballots and count ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.44873 | 0.814941 | -0.254639 | -0.169067 |
## CHAPTER 8.20 | VOTING
§ 8.20.010. Voting by mail – Eligible persons.
Any qualified voter may cast a ballot by mail.
(Code 1989 § 69-1; Ord. 07-13 § 2; Ord. 18-17 § 2)
§ 8.20.020. Ballots by mail – Filing.
A. The borough clerk shall cause an official ballot to be mailed to all registered voters no sooner than 30 days and at least... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.359131 | -0.747559 | -0.652832 | -0.928223 |
## § 8.20.050. Early voting at clerk's office. | A. A qualified voter may, at any time prior to 4:00 p.m. the day before election day, appear at the office of the borough clerk and there cast their ballot in the following manner:
The early voter shall:
1. Give the election official his/her name and complete the early voter register. The signing of the register is a... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.283447 | -0.928223 | -0.014664 | -0.474854 |
## § 8.20.055. Affidavit envelope review. | The election officials shall review all affidavit envelopes received. The review of envelopes may commence upon receipt and shall commence no later than the day after election day; provided, that no ballot shall be counted before 8:00 p.m. on election day or the closing of the polls.
The election officials shall exami... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.522461 | 0.251709 | -0.271729 | -0.487305 |
### § 8.25.010. Canvass committee. | The assembly shall appoint a canvass committee which will canvass all votes after the election judges have completed their tally of votes. The members of the committee shall be qualified electors of the municipality.
(Code 1989 § 70-1; Ord. 07-13 § 2; Ord. 18-17 § 2) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.332031 | -1.582031 | -0.99707 | -1.199219 |
### § 8.25.020. Canvass committee – Meeting – Postponing canvass. | The canvass committee will meet on or before the first Monday after the election and canvass all absentee and challenged ballots executed in the election. The date, time, and location will be set by a majority vote of the assembly and published per DBC § 1.05.020. The canvass may be postponed from day to day for cause ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.008789 | -0.830078 | -0.856934 | -0.624512 |
### § 8.25.030. Canvass to be public. | A. The canvass of all early, mail, and questioned ballots will be made in public by opening the returned ballots and announcing the results thereof in front of whomever may be present.
B. All ballots to be canvassed shall be counted by the borough clerk and two or more assistants appointed by him/her in the following ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.752441 | -0.394287 | -0.744141 | -0.538086 |
### § 8.25.040. Procedure for questioned ballot review. | A. The borough clerk shall contact the State Division of Elections and the local voter registrars by the Thursday following the election and determine if persons casting questioned ballots because of failure of their names to appear on the master voter registration list were in fact registered to vote in state election... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.202026 | 0.938477 | -0.307129 | -0.193726 |
### § 8.30.010. Contest of election – Contestant. | A. Any qualified voter may contest the election of any person and the approval or rejection of any question or proposition.
B. Any qualified voter who believes that prohibited practices occurred at an election may contest the election by:
1. Filing a written affidavit with the clerk specifying with particularity the ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.198364 | -0.400391 | -0.585449 | -0.409424 |
### § 8.30.020. Contest of election – Assembly. | The assembly may order an investigation or a recount of the ballots or declare the election, as to one or more offices or propositions or in its entirety, invalid and order a new election; or declare the affidavit of election contest without merit and certify the results of the election.
(Code 1989 § 71-2; Ord. 07-13 ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.057617 | -0.833496 | -0.831543 | -0.304199 |
### § 8.30.030. Ballot recount. | If only a recount of ballots is demanded, the election board where the error allegedly occurred shall recount the ballots.
(Code 1989 § 71-3; Ord. 07-13 § 2; Ord. 18-17 § 2) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.332031 | -1.62207 | -0.582031 | -0.788086 |
### § 8.30.040. Prohibited practices alleged. | When the contestant alleges prohibited practices, the assembly shall direct the clerk to produce the original register books for the election.
(Code 1989 § 71-4; Ord. 07-13 § 2; Ord. 18-17 § 2) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.819824 | -0.79541 | -0.366943 | -0.67627 |
### § 8.30.050. Sustained charges – Recount. | If the charges alleged by the contestant are upheld, the canvass committee shall make a recount within 24 hours excluding any Saturday, Sunday or holiday. The recount shall proceed as rapidly as practicable, and the results thereof declared. The clerk shall promptly issue another election certification if a change in t... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.066406 | -0.730957 | -0.654785 | 0.113708 |
### § 8.30.060. Recount expenses – Appeal. | A. The contestant shall pay all costs and expenses incurred in a recount of an election
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§ 8.30.060 ELECTIONS § 8.30.060
demanded by the contestant if the recount fails to reverse any result of the election, or the difference between the winning and losing vote on the result contested is more tha... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.882324 | 0.734863 | -0.924316 | -0.088867 |
## CHAPTER 8.35 | INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS
§ 8.35.010. Authority to act.
The voters of the borough may propose and enact ordinances by the initiative and may approve or reject ordinances by the referendum.
(Code 1989 § 72-1; Ord. 91-09 § 1; Ord. 07-13 § 2; Ord. 18-17 § 2)
§ 8.35.020. Application for petition.
A. An initi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.115845 | 1.022461 | -0.753418 | -0.672363 |
## CHAPTER 9.05 | COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN$^{12}$
§ 9.05.010. Purpose – Adoption.
The purpose of this section is to adopt the Denali Borough comprehensive land use plan in accordance with DBC § 5.30.020.
(Ord. 95-11 § 2)
12. Legislative history: Ord. 03-10.
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§ 9.10.040 | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.393555 | 0.06665 | -1.03418 | -1.416992 |
### § 9.10.010. Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to provide for subdividing, road design standards and platting within the Denali Borough.
(Ord. 96-07 § 2; Ord. 96-22 § 2; Ord. 17-14 § 2; Ord. 19-10 § 2) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.366211 | -0.944336 | -1.467773 | -1.336914 |
### § 9.10.020. Applicability. | Each of the following sections will apply to all subdividing and platting of land within the Denali Borough.
(Ord. 96-22 § 3; Ord. 07-07 § 2; Ord. 17-14 § 2; Ord. 19-10 § 2) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.844727 | -0.577637 | -1.291016 | -1.429688 |
### § 9.10.040. Definitions. | A. "AASHTO" means American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
B. "Adjoining land" means record owners of those properties of which one or more boundaries are in common with a boundary of the property being subdivided.
C. "Alley" means a narrow road or path between properties or buildings.
D. ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | 0.063477 | 1.073242 | -0.751953 | -0.952637 |
## § 9.10.250. Plat amendments.$^{15}$ | A. If a technical error is detected on an officially filed plat, and if the land planner determines that the error's correction will not adversely affect any valid existing right, the following correction procedure may be used in place of the replat procedure:
1. Immediately above the title block on the original filed... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | 0.040222 | 1.445313 | -0.443115 | -0.705566 |
### § 9.12.010. Purpose and authority. | A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish an official method of naming streets within the Denali Borough and to establish an official map showing all official street names.
B. The planning commission, acting on recommendations from the administration and after hearing public testimony, when applicable, shall esta... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.225586 | -1.174805 | -1.201172 | -1.171875 |
### § 9.12.020. Definitions. | For purposes of this chapter the following terms are defined as shown:
A. "Private road" means private easements or travel ways not dedicated to the public and located on private property.
B. "Public road" means a dedicated right-of-way or a public prescriptive easement as determined by a final court action.
C. "Rem... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.366699 | 0.191406 | -1.02832 | -1.087891 |
### § 9.12.030. Street name map. | The borough base map, prepared and maintained by the land planner, is adopted as the official street name map of the borough.
A. The official street name map shall supersede, where applicable, street names shown on subdivision plats or other recorded documents.
B. Future revisions and updates of the existing base map... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.405273 | -0.805664 | -1.355469 | -1.436523 |
### § 9.12.040. Street names. | A. Official street names shall be established in accordance with the following:
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1. A new street name shall comply with National Emergency Number Association (NENA) standards and borough standards, or, if different, whichever standard is stricter.
2. A new or ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.201538 | 0.733398 | -0.169678 | 0.215698 |
## § 9.12.050. Renaming streets. | A. The planning commission, upon a finding that an existing street name conflicts with or duplicates another existing street name thereby causing confusion as to the exact location of either street, shall officially rename the street(s) in accordance with DBC § 9.12.040.
1. The planning commission shall conduct a publ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.139404 | 0.216675 | -0.658203 | -0.27002 |
## § 9.12.060. Public hearing and notice required. | The planning commission shall publish a notice stating street names proposed to be changed, including a change in the suffix, in accordance with Denali Borough Charter, Article I, Section 1.05.
(Ord. 19-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-10 § 2, 2021; Ord. 21-15 § 2, 2021) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.141602 | -0.480957 | -1.099609 | -1.18457 |
## § 9.12.070. Unnamed streets. | A. All unnamed streets that have been recognized as public rights-of-way by reason of a
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previously filed subdivision plat or other recorded document shall be officially named by the planning commission in accordance with DBC § 9.12.040 and under the procedures... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.28418 | 1.282227 | -0.611328 | -0.820313 |
### § 9.14.010. Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to provide for a uniform street addressing system within the Denali Borough. Street addresses are an essential component for accurate dispatch/delivery of emergency services, and a necessary framework for profitable commerce and efficient transportation within the borough. A borough stree... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.15625 | -0.527832 | -1.067383 | 0.424316 |
### § 9.14.020. Definitions. | For the purposes of this chapter:
- **"Addressable feature"** means a constructed or proposed improvement with a fixed location that requires a street address for an owner's business or personal purpose or for the potential delivery of emergency services.
- **"Addressing site plan"** means a map prepared to scale dep... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | 0.464355 | 1.462891 | -0.425049 | -0.330811 |
### § 9.15.010. Borough assembly finding. | The assembly of the Denali Borough being charged by the legislature for the provision of planning, platting and land use regulation; and whereas, the maintenance of a rural lifestyle is of utmost importance to borough residents; and whereas, the borough consists of distinct communities with differing interests, the bor... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.173828 | -0.896973 | -0.979492 | -0.453125 |
### § 9.15.020. Land zoned general use. | All land in the borough is zoned general use unless designated within a local option zoning district. Some land uses may be restricted and therefore may require a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 20-15 § 2; Ord. 20-16 § 2) | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.162231 | -0.873535 | -0.362793 | -1.249023 |
### § 9.15.030. Definitions. | A. "General use" means any type of land use is permitted.
B. "Lot" means a measured parcel of land having fixed boundaries and designated on a plot or survey.
C. "Correctional facility" means a prison, jail, camp, prison farm, halfway house, or other placement designated by the Commissioner of Department of Correctio... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | 2.287109 | 1.178711 | 0.562988 | 0.239136 |
## § 9.15.080. Exemptions. | Land owned by the state of Alaska, the federal government, and related entities, including, but not limited to, the National Park Service, the University of Alaska, Alaska Mental Health Trust, and the Alaska Railroad Corporation, and including land that is leased from the state of Alaska, the federal government, and re... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.063477 | 0.039734 | -0.948242 | -1.06543 |
## § 9.15.090. Conditional use permit appeal. | Within 30 calendar days of the planning commission decision, an applicant or their agent may appeal the decision of the planning commission by filing a written statement with the Denali Borough clerk asking the assembly to review the decision made by the planning commission. (Ord. 20-16 § 2) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.705566 | -1.350586 | -1.042969 | -1.131836 |
## § 9.15.100. Enforcement. | The mayor or designee may inspect the permitted area, with notice, to ensure compliance with permit conditions. If the mayor or designee has received reasonable information identifying specific violation(s), the mayor or designee may inspect the permitted area without notice to ensure compliance with permit conditions.... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | 1.150391 | 0.012024 | -0.098206 | 0.698242 |
## § 9.15.110. Suspension or revocation of conditional use permit. | In the event that the violation remains unresolved beyond the time frame stated in the notice of violation, the mayor or designee shall issue a notice of suspension with a compliance time frame defined. If the violation remains unresolved beyond the compliance time frame, the mayor or designee shall issue a notice of r... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | 0.79834 | -0.056488 | 0.419678 | 0.640137 |
## § 9.15.120. Notice of violation, permit suspension, or permit revocation appeal. | Upon receipt of a notice of violation, permit suspension, or permit revocation, the permit holder can request a hearing before the planning commission. The planning commission will:
A. Schedule and publicly notice the hearing date, time and location.
B. Hold a public hearing in which all parties may appear in person,... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.143677 | -0.377197 | -0.546875 | -0.041809 |
## § 9.15.130. Request for violation, permit suspension, permit revocation reconsideration. | Within 21 days of receipt of the written decision, any party that participated in the notice of violation hearing may request reconsideration of the decision by submitting a written request for reconsideration to the borough clerk. The clerk will forward the request for reconsideration to the Denali Borough assembly. T... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.513672 | -0.204346 | -0.847656 | -0.112549 |
## § 9.15.140. Appeal to superior court. | Any party that participated in the request for reconsideration hearing may appeal the decision of the assembly to superior court.
(Ord. 20-16 § 2)
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§ 9.15.150 LAND USE CODE § 9.15.170 | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.426758 | -0.706055 | -1.378906 | -1.024414 |
## § 9.15.150. Formation of a local option zoning district. | Should any of the residents of an area desire further zoning or land use regulation, they shall initiate it by first meeting with Denali Borough staff to discuss formation requirements, procedures, and district boundaries.
(Ord. 20-15 § 2) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.014648 | -0.857422 | -0.773438 | -1.237305 |
## § 9.15.160. Local option zoning district formation requirements. | A. The minimum area to be included in a local option zoning district (LOZD) for lots not included in an identified subdivision is 20 lots or 20 acres. The minimum area to be included in a local option zoning district for lots located with an identified subdivision is 20 lots or the subdivision as a whole. Lots in a LOZ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.210815 | 0.280273 | -0.591309 | -0.608398 |
## § 9.15.170. Local option zoning district formation procedures and approval. | A. Once determined by borough staff that the LOZD requirements have been met, the local option zoning district proposal, along with the complete application and map, will be forwarded to the planning commission on the next regularly scheduled meeting agenda.
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T... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | 1.334961 | 1.573242 | -0.009499 | 0.3479 |
## § 9.15.220. Notice of violation hearing. | In the event that the violation remains unresolved beyond the time frame stated in the written notice of violation, or upon the land owner's request, the matter will proceed to a hearing before the Denali Borough planning commission. The commission will:
A. Schedule and publicly notice the hearing date, time and locat... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.102234 | -0.125366 | -0.543945 | 0.201294 |
## § 9.15.230. Request for violation hearing reconsideration. | Within 30 days of issuance of the written decision, any party that participated in the notice of violation hearing may request reconsideration of the decision by submitting a written request for reconsideration to the borough clerk. The clerk will forward the request for reconsideration to the Denali Borough assembly. ... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.647949 | 0.204468 | -1.048828 | -0.18689 |
### § 9.20.010. Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to exclude the land area surrounding the Denali Borough landfill from residential development and other uses not compatible with a landfill, thereby avoiding future conflicts.
(Ord. 98-08 § 2) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.921875 | -1.282227 | -0.000296 | -0.373779 |
### § 9.20.020. Authority. | Alaska State Statutes 29.35.180, Land Use Regulation (b): A home rule borough shall provide for planning, platting, and land use regulation.
(Ord. 98-08 § 3) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.083008 | -0.115112 | -0.886719 | -1.24707 |
### § 9.20.030. Geographical location. | The industrial/commercial zone is designated as all the land located in Sections 26, 34, and 35 of Township 7 South, Range 8 West, Fairbanks Meridian that does not lie within the boundaries of the city of Anderson (Anderson Municipal Code 1.04.060).
(Ord. 98-08 § 4) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.928223 | -0.077332 | -0.922852 | -1.277344 |
### § 9.20.040. Definitions. | For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings set forth below.
A. "Industrial" means manufacturing; fabricating; assembly; disassembly; processing; treatment facilities; mineral exploration, extraction, and processing; and refineries. Uses not permitted include, but are not limited to, r... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.510742 | -0.402344 | -0.672852 | -1.179688 |
### § 9.20.050. Variances. | Request for variances to the above zoning must be made to the Denali Borough planning commission. The city of Anderson will be notified of any request for variances.
(Ord. 98-08 § 6) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.206055 | -0.789063 | -1.352539 | -1.19043 |
### § 9.20.060. Appeals. | Decisions of the planning commission can be appealed to the Denali Borough assembly.
(Ord. 98-08 § 7)
Borough of Denali, AK
§ 9.25.010
LAND USE CODE
§ 9.25.010 | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -1.276367 | -0.608887 | -1.341797 | -1.505859 |
## CHAPTER 9.25 | GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
§ 9.25.010. General provisions.
A. Setbacks.
1. The operator will construct drill pads at least 500 feet and compressor stations at least 1,500 feet from any recorded private property line.
2. A variance may be granted from the setback requirement if the operator obtains written cons... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.572754 | -0.259277 | -0.452637 | -0.305664 |
## CHAPTER 10.05 | PERMANENT MOTOR VEHICLE AND NONCOMMERCIAL TRAILER REGISTRATION
§ 10.05.010. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a permanent registration for motor vehicles older than eight years and permanent registration for noncommercial trailers.
(Ord. 15-01 § 2)
§ 10.05.020. Authority.
AS 28.10.108(a), 28.10.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | denali_borough | -0.732422 | -0.531738 | -0.789551 | -0.977051 |
### 1.04.010 Definitions. | In this code, unless otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires:
- “*Areawide*” means throughout the Borough, both inside and outside all cities in the Borough;
- “*Assembly*” means the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly;
- “*Borough*” means the Fairbanks North Star Borough;
- “*City*” means a general law... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.680664 | 0.937988 | -0.601074 | -0.305664 |
## 1.04.020 Adoption of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Code of Ordinances. | The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.273438 | -0.80957 | -1.166992 | -1.444336 |
### 1.04.030 Designation and citation. | The general codification adopted by Ordinance 75-6 and as amended and supplemented is known as the “Fairbanks North Star Borough Code of Ordinances” and may be cited “FNSBC” followed by the number of the title, chapter, and section separated by periods. Example: this title may be cited as “FNSBC Title 1”; this chapter ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.442383 | 0.838379 | -1.697266 | -1.611328 |
### 1.04.040 Effect of adoption. | The adoption of Ordinance 75-6 did not repeal, affect, or modify:
A. The requirement to pay a license, fee or penalty that was required by ordinances in effect before Ordinance 75-6;
B. The requirement to post, file or deposit a bond, or cash deposit in lieu of a bond, that was required by ordinances in effect before... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.044922 | -0.664063 | -0.731934 | -1.356445 |
### 1.04.050 Effect of repeal on prior offenses and punishments. | A. No fine, forfeiture, or penalty incurred under laws existing before the time this code took effect is affected by repeal of the previous law, but the recovery of the fines and forfeitures and the enforcement of the penalties are affected as if the law repealed had still remained in effect.
B. In the case of an offe... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.167969 | -0.89502 | -0.9375 | -0.895508 |
### 1.04.060 Improvement of code. | A. The Clerk and/or Borough Attorney shall make recommendations to the Assembly concerning deficiencies, conflicts, or obsolete provisions in and the need for reorganization or revision of this code, and, at the direction of the Assembly, shall have prepared for submission to the Assembly ordinances for the correction ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.473877 | 0.669434 | -0.893066 | -0.255615 |
## 1.04.070 Words and phrases. | A. The word “shall” is mandatory and not discretionary.
B. The word “may” is permissive.
C. Words and phrases not specifically defined shall be construed according to the rules of grammar and according to their common and approved usage. Undefined technical words and phrases which have acquired a peculiar and appropr... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.929199 | -0.077393 | -1.052734 | -1.512695 |
## 1.04.080 Tense and number. | A. Words in the present tense include the past and future tenses, and words in the future tense include the present tense.
B. Words in the singular number include the plural, and words in the plural number include the singular. (Ord. 2019-09 § 3, 2019; Ord. 86-071 § 2, 1986. 2004 Code § 1.03.130.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.279297 | -1.150391 | -1.083008 | -1.761719 |
## 1.04.090 Computation of time. | The time in which an act provided by law is required to be done is computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a holiday, and then it is excluded. All reference to “days” shall be calendar days unless specifically indicated as working or business days. (Ord. 2016-40 § 3, 2016; Ord... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.308594 | -1.094727 | -0.575195 | -1.423828 |
## 1.04.100 Severability. | If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, then that holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. The Assembly declares that it would have passed this code, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase of t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.519531 | -0.666504 | -1.344727 | -1.186523 |
### 1.08.010 Borough incorporation. | This Borough was incorporated as a second class, general law Borough on January 1, 1964. (Ord. 86-071 § 2, 1986. 2004 Code § 1.01.010.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.726563 | -1.40332 | -1.12207 | -1.865234 |
### 1.08.020 Borough name. | The Borough name is Fairbanks North Star Borough. (Ord. 86-071 § 2, 1986. 2004 Code § 1.01.020.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.913086 | -1.586914 | -1.220703 | -1.732422 |
### 1.08.040 Borough seat. | The Borough seat is at Fairbanks, Alaska. (Ord. 86-071 § 2, 1986. 2004 Code § 1.01.040.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.725586 | -1.9375 | -0.937988 | -1.776367 |
## 1.12.010 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to provide Borough personnel and citizens in general with a compilation of the primary Borough powers and some of the procedures for exercising those powers or acquiring additional powers. This chapter is not a complete listing of all the powers that the Borough possesses or of all the pr... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.396484 | -0.035339 | -1.354492 | -1.446289 |
## 1.12.020 General powers. | A. The Borough has the following general powers, subject to other provisions of law:
1. To establish and prescribe a salary for an elected or appointed Borough official or employee;
2. To combine two or more appointive or administrative offices;
3. To establish and prescribe the functions of a Borough department, of... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.973633 | 1.457031 | -0.518066 | 0.35376 |
## 1.12.030 Mandatory areawide powers. | A. The Borough constitutes a Borough School District and establishes, maintains, and operates a system of public schools on an areawide basis as provided in AS 14.14. Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base are included in the Borough School District because of contracts with the State Department of Education.
B. T... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.172852 | 0.004601 | -1.291992 | -0.740234 |
## 1.12.040 Conferred areawide powers. | A. The Borough by ordinance exercises the following powers on an areawide basis:
1. Provides a transportation system, October 7, 1975;
2. Licenses, impounds, and disposes of animals, October 5, 1965;
3. Provides air pollution control, May 14, 1970.
B. The Borough may by ordinance exercise the following powers on an... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.600098 | -0.069824 | -0.904297 | -0.328613 |
## 1.12.050 Acquired areawide powers. | A. The Borough acquired these areawide powers by transfer of the power by the City of Fairbanks and the city of North Pole or by holding an area-wide election on the question:
1. Flood control by election, October 5, 1965.
2. Library by election, June 21, 1966.
3. Hospital by election, June 21, 1966.
4. Garbage and... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.003828 | 0.691895 | -0.267578 | 0.832031 |
## 1.12.060 Conferred nonareawide powers. | A. The Borough by ordinance exercises the following powers on a nonareawide basis:
1. Regulate the offering for sale, exposure for sale, use or explosion of fireworks;
2. Provide for economic development.
B. The Borough may by ordinance exercise the following powers on a nonareawide basis:
1. Provide transportation... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.479004 | 0.922852 | -0.449463 | 0.549316 |
## 1.12.070 Acquired nonareawide powers. | A. The Borough acquired this nonareawide power by holding an election on the question:
1. Emergency medical services, October 4, 1983.
B. The Borough may, on a nonareawide basis, exercise a power not otherwise prohibited by law if the exercise of the power has been approved at a nonareawide election by a majority of ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.163086 | 0.276123 | -0.773438 | 0.663086 |
## 1.12.080 A city inside the Borough. | A. On adoption of a Borough ordinance to provide for areawide exercise of a power, no city may exercise the power unless the Borough ordinance provides otherwise or the Borough by ordinance ceases to exercise the power.
B. A city in the Borough may transfer to the Borough any of the city’s powers or functions, subject... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.316406 | -0.211792 | -1.027344 | -0.95166 |
## 1.12.090 Initiation of acquisition of power. | A. An election on the question of adding an areawide or nonareawide power in the Borough may be initiated in two ways:
1. A number of voters equal to 15 percent of the number of votes cast at the preceding regular election in the area, either areawide or nonareawide, in which the election is to be held may file a peti... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.838379 | 0.223511 | -0.921387 | -0.293213 |
## 1.12.100 Election. | A. If more than one power is proposed for acquisition under FNSBC 1.12.090, each shall appear separately on the ballot.
B. A vote on the question of adding an areawide power in the Borough shall be tabulated in two separate classifications. One shall consist of all votes cast in all cities located in the Borough. The ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.010742 | 0.446045 | -1.228516 | -0.720215 |
## 1.12.110 Effect of acquiring an areawide power. | A. On acquisition of an areawide power the Borough succeeds to all of the rights, powers, and duties of any city or service area with respect to that power. The Borough succeeds to claims, franchises, and other contractual obligations, liability for bonded and all other indebtedness, and to all of the right, title, and... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.815918 | 0.792969 | -0.911621 | 0.195679 |
## 1.12.120 General construction. | A liberal construction shall be given to all powers and functions of the Borough conferred in AS 29 or acquired in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 86-071 § 2, 1986. 2004 Code § 1.02.120.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.546875 | -0.620117 | -1.208008 | -1.686523 |
## 1.12.130 Extent of powers. | Unless otherwise limited by law, the Borough has and may exercise all powers and functions necessarily or fairly implied in or incident to the purpose of all powers and functions conferred in AS 29 or acquired in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 86-071 § 2, 1986. 2004 Code § 1.02.130.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.082031 | -0.08429 | -1.177734 | -1.452148 |
## 1.12.140 Enumeration of powers. | Specific examples in an enumerated power or function conferred upon the Borough in AS 29 or acquired in accordance with this chapter is illustrative of the object and not a limitation on or exclusion from the exercise of the power or function. (Ord. 86-071 § 2, 1986. 2004 Code § 1.02.140.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.488281 | -0.208496 | -1.326172 | -1.743164 |
## 1.12.150 Service areas. | A service area to provide special services in the Borough may be established, operated, altered, or abolished in accordance with state law, AS 29.35. (Amended during 2004 republication; Ord. 86-071 § 2, 1986. 2004 Code § 1.02.150.)
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed Janu... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.228516 | -0.563965 | -1.301758 | -1.452148 |
### 1.16.010 Borough policy. | It is the policy of the Fairbanks North Star Borough that:
A. All governmental units exist to aid in the conduct of the *people’s* business.
B. The *people* of this Borough do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them.
C. The *people*, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.073242 | -0.304932 | 0.001547 | -0.323486 |
### 1.16.020 Requests for records. | A. All municipal officers and employees shall, consistent with the orderly conduct of municipal business, make a good faith and diligent effort to provide a rapid and intelligible response to requests for inspection of records made pursuant to this chapter. To effect this policy, the Mayor shall establish administrativ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.340576 | -0.446777 | -0.555664 | -0.468018 |
## 1.16.030 Disclosure policy and exemptions for particular records. | It is the policy of the Borough to disclose all public records filed with the Borough unless those records are specifically excluded in this section. Unless necessary to the fair and just disposition of a charge or complaint in enforcement proceedings, the following records may be excluded from disclosure:
A. Personal... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.1427 | 0.186157 | -0.376953 | 0.172119 |
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