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### 9.12.010 Definitions. | “*Consume*” means, in all conjugate forms, the act of ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing *marijuana* into the human body.
“*Local regulatory authority*” means the office or entity designated to process *marijuana establishment* applications by a local government.
“*Marijuana*” means all parts of the plant ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.385742 | 1.375977 | 1.25293 | 0.686523 |
## 9.12.020 Purpose and scope of authority. | A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the municipal regulation of marijuana and marijuana establishments as allowed by state law. This chapter and the regulations related to marijuana establishments herein are adopted pursuant to the express authority granted by AS 17.38.210. This chapter and the re... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.5625 | 0.992188 | 0.810059 | 1.072266 |
## 9.12.030 Prohibiting certain product manufacturing methods of marijuana concentrates. | Production of or attempting to produce a marijuana concentrate by a method of extraction using flammable or combustible chemicals including, but not limited to, butane, acetone, hexane, naphtha, ethanol, methanol, petroleum ether, and alcohol constitutes marijuana product manufacturing and is prohibited except where su... | true | Enforcement | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.506348 | 0.57373 | 1.836914 | 1.998047 |
## 9.12.040 Designation of local regulatory authority. | The Assembly of the Fairbanks North Star Borough is designated the local regulatory authority responsible for reviewing state registration applications and providing input to the state on such applications. (Ord. 2016-22 § 2, 2016. 2004 Code § 9.17.030.)
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinan... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.469727 | -1.071289 | -1.366211 | -1.397461 |
### 9.12.050 Prohibition of marijuana establishments without a valid state registration. | A person may not operate a *marijuana establishment* or engage in a business permitting the *public consumption of marijuana* on its premises without a valid, current state registration. (Ord. 2016-22 § 2, 2016. 2004 Code § 9.17.040.) | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.019531 | -1.394531 | 1.799805 | 0.816895 |
### 9.12.070 Cooperation with State Marijuana Board. | It is declared the policy of the Fairbanks North Star Borough to cooperate with and aid the *Marijuana Control Board* for the state of Alaska in determining the fitness of applicants requesting a transfer, renewal or issuance of a new *marijuana license*. (Ord. 2016-38 § 2, 2016.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.601074 | -1.222656 | 0.669922 | -0.244385 |
### 9.12.080 Licensing procedure. | A. Upon receipt of notice from the *Marijuana Control Board* for the state of Alaska of the Board’s receipt of an application or intent to approve a new *marijuana establishment license*, a new on-site consumption endorsement, renewal of a *marijuana establishment license*, renewal of an on-site consumption endorsement... | true | Enforcement | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.978516 | 1.199219 | 0.768066 | 0.863281 |
## 9.16.010 Definitions. | The following definitions shall apply to this title:
“Child” means an individual of school age as defined by state law.
“Knowingly” means, with respect to conduct or to a circumstance described by a provision of law defining an offense, that a person is aware that their conduct is of that nature or that the circumsta... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.300293 | 0.327148 | 1.918945 | -0.406006 |
## 9.16.020 Compulsory attendance. | A. Every child between seven and 16 years of age shall attend school pursuant to AS 14.30.010(a). Every parent, guardian, or other person having the responsibility for or control of a child between seven and 16 years of age shall maintain the child in regular attendance during the entire school term. This section does ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.447754 | -0.498779 | 3.300781 | 0.050049 |
## 9.16.030 Violation. | A. A person who fails to comply with this title is guilty of a violation. Each five days of unlawful absence is a separate violation.
B. Unlawful absences shall be determined in accordance with this title and FNSBSD policies and regulations regarding attendance. In the event of any conflict between this title and FNSB... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.081055 | 0.772461 | 2.0625 | 0.967773 |
## 9.16.040 Enforcement. | A. A truancy officer shall have the authority to investigate compulsory attendance violations, file complaints and serve summonses and complaints for violations of this title. The truancy officer shall have the authority to issue citations for violations of this title.
B. The Superintendent of Schools shall designate ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.912109 | -0.853516 | 0.128784 | 0.033417 |
## 9.16.050 Penalties. | A. Upon conviction, the penalty(ies)/fine(s) set forth in FNSBC Title 1 regarding compulsory attendance violations may be satisfied by attending school without any unexcused absences and/or tardies for two consecutive months or until the end of the school year, whichever is sooner. The School District may of its own in... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.167969 | 0.944824 | 1.458008 | 0.944824 |
### 9.20.010 Definitions. | In this chapter:
“*Curfew hours*” means:
1. September through May:
a. 11:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until 5:00 a.m. of the following day; and
b. 1:00 a.m. on any Saturday and Sunday until 5:00 a.m. of the same day.
2. June through August: 1:00 a.m. on any day until 5:00 a.m.... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 2.171875 | 0.695313 | 2.541016 | 1.417969 |
## 9.20.020 Offenses. | A. A minor commits an offense if they remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the Fairbanks North Star Borough during curfew hours.
B. A parent or guardian of a minor commits an offense if they knowingly permit, or by insufficient control allows, the minor to remain in any public plac... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.670898 | -0.560547 | 3.246094 | 1.749023 |
## 9.20.030 Exceptions. | A. It is an exception to prosecution under FNSBC 9.20.020(A) and (B) if the minor was:
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
1. Accompanied by their *parent or guardian*;
2. On an errand at the written direction of their *parent or guardian*, without any ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.515625 | 0.930664 | 2.601563 | 0.80127 |
### 10.04.010 Definitions. | “Director” means the director of community planning, or their designee.
“Highway” means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way that is publicly maintained when a part of it is open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel, including but not limited to every street, but not vehicular ways or are... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.334229 | 0.938477 | -0.145508 | -0.371338 |
## 10.04.020 Unlawful acts. | A. A person may not abandon a vehicle upon a highway or vehicular way or area that is publicly dedicated to or maintained by the Borough.
B. A person may not abandon a vehicle upon public property owned or managed by the Borough.
C. A person who abandons a vehicle in a place specified in subsection (A) or (B) of this... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.102539 | 0.124451 | 0.270264 | 1.138672 |
## 10.04.025 Presumption of abandonment. | It is presumed that a vehicle is abandoned if it is a vehicle that is:
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
A. Registered or titled as required under AS 28.10 that reasonably appears to have been left unattended, standing, or parked upon or within 10 feet... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.291992 | 0.299072 | 0.22937 | 0.075806 |
## 10.04.030 Removal of abandoned vehicles. | A. A vehicle that is presumed abandoned may be impounded and disposed of by the director or their designee in accordance with this chapter.
B. Notice to remove an abandoned vehicle shall be given at least 10 days prior to removal unless the vehicle constitutes an immediate hazard to the public by reason of its conditi... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.260742 | -0.15918 | -0.053741 | 0.373291 |
## 10.04.040 Notice of impoundment. | A. As soon as practicable but not later than 48 hours after removal, the director shall give notice of the impoundment by either certified mail, return receipt requested, or personal service to the registered owner of record and to lienholders of record, if any, and persons known to be lawfully entitled to the possessi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.322021 | 0.158447 | 0.110596 | 0.161377 |
## 10.04.045 Hearing. | A. A request for a hearing under this chapter shall be filed with the Department of Community Planning within 15 days of completion of the notice of impoundment.
B. The Mayor or a person appointed by the Mayor shall hold a hearing within 48 hours or on the next business day after receiving a request. During the hearin... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.773438 | -0.683105 | -0.625488 | -0.632813 |
### 10.04.050 Disposition – Destruction. | If the *director* determines that an abandoned *vehicle* impounded pursuant to this chapter has been scrapped, dismantled or destroyed beyond repair, or that because of the age and condition of the *vehicle* it is no longer of significant value, it may be disposed of by crushing or other means of destruction upon the e... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.14502 | -0.319336 | -0.475342 | -0.200928 |
### 10.04.060 Disposition – Sale. | A. Upon expiration of any period to request a hearing or appeal a decision of the *Mayor* or designee, the *director* may sell abandoned *vehicles* impounded in accordance with this chapter at a public auction.
B. The public auction shall be preceded by at least 20 days’ notice of public auction posted in a newspaper ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.495605 | 0.146606 | -0.587891 | -0.134399 |
### 10.04.070 Waiver of claims for damages. | A. An *owner* of an abandoned *vehicle*, by the act of abandonment, waives any claims they may have for damage to or loss of their *vehicle* which may result from actions taken pursuant to this chapter. Such damage or loss *includes* but is not limited to accidental damage or destruction occasioned by removal transport... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.979492 | -0.750488 | -0.394043 | -0.216431 |
### 10.12.010 Motor vehicle registration. | A. *Authority.* To the extent authorized and permitted under state law, the owner of a motor vehicle may register the motor vehicle permanently if the owner resides in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. (Ord. 2014-65 § 2, 2014. 2004 Code § 10.02.010.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.907715 | -1.236328 | -0.357178 | -1.124023 |
### 10.12.020 Noncommercial trailer registration. | A. *Authority.* To the extent authorized and permitted under state law, the owner of a noncommercial trailer may register the trailer permanently if the owner resides in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. (Ord. 2014-65 § 2, 2014. 2004 Code § 10.02.020.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.593262 | -0.996094 | -0.402344 | -0.956055 |
### 11.04.010 Establishment. | There is established the Interior Alaska Natural Gas Utility$^{1}$, the purpose of which is to facilitate, if possible, or provide, if necessary, affordable natural and/or manufactured gas to the largest number of *people* in the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the shortest amount of time except that direct competition... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.71875 | 0.786133 | -0.826172 | 0.272705 |
### 11.04.020 Management. | A. There is hereby created a seven-member independent and nonpartisan Interior Alaska Natural Gas Utility Board of Directors who shall oversee the work necessary to achieve the purpose of the utility which specifically may *include* management and operation of a natural gas utility. Board member compensation shall not ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.944824 | 1.555664 | -0.796387 | -0.494629 |
## 11.04.030 Application of laws. | The utility shall, as a public corporation, comply with the Open Meetings Act and other applicable state laws. Borough ordinances not of general public application shall apply only as specified herein or as specifically made applicable in any adopted ordinance. Ordinances not of general public application include the p... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.365234 | 0.267578 | -1.22168 | -1.241211 |
## 12.04.010 Definitions. | For the purposes of this chapter:
“*Encroachment*” means a structure, object, operation or material placed in, on, under or over a *public road* or dedicated *public area* in such a manner as to impair, impede or obstruct proper use of the *public road* or area; or as will affect drainage patterns that will impair, im... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.444336 | 0.266357 | -0.373535 | -0.065918 |
## 12.04.020 Purpose. | It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the protection of the *public roads* and areas of the Borough as provided herein. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit objects or activities which do not impair the proper public use of a *public road* or *public area*. By way of example, signs, mailbox... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.457275 | -1.013672 | -1.035156 | -0.933105 |
## 12.04.030 Encroachments prohibited. | No person shall cause, create, maintain or expand an encroachment. A person who violates this section is guilty of a violation punishable by a fine as set forth at Chapter 1.20 FNSBC. (Ord. 2019-16 § 27, 2019; Ord. 2019-08 § 4, 2019; Ord. 80-23 § 2, 1980. 2004 Code § 12.01.020.) | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.345703 | -0.553711 | 0.152344 | 0.775391 |
## 12.04.040 Removal of encroachments. | If an encroachment exists in, on, under or over a *public road* or area dedicated to public use, the Borough may require that the encroachment be removed in the manner provided by this chapter at the expense of the owner or
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, ... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.30957 | -0.067444 | 0.433838 | 1.037109 |
## 12.04.050 Notice to remove encroachment. | Notice to remove an encroachment shall be given by posting a copy of the notice on or near the encroachment and by serving a copy of the notice on the owner, occupant or person in possession of the encroachment, or to the person causing or permitting the encroachment to exist. Service of the notice may be made by certi... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.061035 | -0.456543 | 0.080322 | -0.024124 |
## 12.04.060 Removal after noncompliance – Removal expense. | After a failure of the owner or person described in FNSBC 12.04.050 to comply with a notice demanding removal of an encroachment, the Borough may remove, or cause to be removed, the encroachment, and the person shall pay the Borough:
A. All expenses of removal of the encroachment;
B. All costs and expenses paid by th... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.263184 | -0.006161 | 0.010384 | 0.182983 |
## 12.04.065 Storage after removal. | A. When the Borough summarily removes an encroachment, the Borough shall store the encroachment for a period of 30 days and notify its owner of the opportunity to retrieve the item(s), subject to the payment of storage costs and the expenses, or to request a hearing pursuant to this chapter.
B. The Borough will not st... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.228638 | -0.665039 | 0.509766 | 0.251221 |
## 12.04.070 Applicability. | The provisions of this chapter shall not apply if any of the below stated conditions exist:
A. The public road or area is located within a city or military facility;
B. The public road or area is part of the state-maintained highway system or the federal aid highway system;
C. The encroachment consists of water, sew... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.891113 | -0.361816 | -1.412109 | -0.949219 |
## 12.04.080 Hearing. | A. A request for a hearing under this chapter shall be filed with the Department of Community Planning within 30 days of completion of notice.
B. The Mayor or a person appointed by the Mayor shall hold a hearing within five business days after receiving a request. During the hearing the owner and the Borough represent... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.870117 | -0.948242 | -0.667969 | -0.71582 |
### 12.08.010 Definitions. | As used in this chapter:
The “*Alaska Traffic Manual*” means the current edition of the *Alaska Traffic Manual* prepared by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. (Ord. 2016-40 § 62, 2016; Ord. 88-024 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 12.02.020.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.399414 | -0.484863 | -0.956055 | -1.453125 |
### 12.08.020 Traffic regulation. | The Director of Public Works shall have the authority to place such traffic regulation devices within road service areas as they deem necessary for the public safety. The Director of Public Works shall maintain a written record of an analysis justifying the location and purpose of each traffic regulatory device placed ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.038086 | -0.425049 | -0.786133 | -0.11145 |
### 12.12.010 Street and road maintenance. | The road service area shall maintain only those roads within areas where it has acquired the road maintenance powers which:
A. Are public roads either by dedication, public use, grant or other proper designation; and
B. Are constructed and used for year-round automotive access or meet the applicable FNSBC Title 17 st... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.932129 | 0.12384 | -0.981445 | -0.78125 |
### 12.16.010 Definitions. | “In or on a public road,” as used in this chapter, refers to excavation or construction within the area of any public right-of-way in which an improved public road is located. (Ord. 85-067 § 2, 1985. 2004 Code § 14.03.100.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.829102 | -0.970703 | -1.255859 | -1.373047 |
### 12.16.020 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the protection of public roads by ensuring that, after excavation or construction in or on a public road, the road is restored to its original condition. (Ord. 85-067 § 2, 1985. 2004 Code § 14.03.010.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.195313 | -1.455078 | -0.808105 | -0.632324 |
### 12.16.030 Reconstruction. | Any person or entity performing excavation or construction in or on any public road shall, upon completion of such excavation or construction, restore any portion of the road on which the work took place to the standards of the road’s original construction, or to Fairbanks North Star Borough road construction standards... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.356934 | 0.432617 | -0.255371 | 0.452637 |
## 12.16.040 Permit. | No person or entity shall commence any excavation or construction in or on any public road until a permit to commence such excavation or construction has been obtained from Fairbanks North Star Borough Department of Public Works. A person who violates this chapter is guilty of a violation punishable by a fine as set fo... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.447266 | -0.367676 | -0.002699 | 0.427002 |
## 12.16.050 Security. | No permit shall be issued to any applicant until the applicant has deposited with the Borough cash or a bond in an amount sufficient to accomplish the reconstruction hereafter required, as determined by the Borough Engineer. The Borough may, at its discretion, accept other sufficient security for the performance of sai... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.456787 | -0.339844 | 0.475342 | -0.144409 |
## 12.16.060 Permit application. | Application for a road excavation or construction permit shall be made on such form as may be prescribed by the Borough from time to time. Such application shall be accompanied by a description of the proposed work and plans or diagrams of sufficient scope and detail to enable the Borough to compute the allowable time ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.639648 | -0.921387 | -1.076172 | -1.036133 |
## 12.16.070 Traffic safety. | Applicant shall be responsible for safety of the general public and for provision for traffic control and access to and from the road during the period of construction. The Borough may attach conditions to any permit prescribing standards for safety, traffic control, and access during construction. (Ord. 85-067 § 2, 19... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.931641 | -0.974121 | -0.381104 | -0.388428 |
## 12.16.080 Waiver. | The security requirement of this chapter may be waived at the Borough Engineer’s discretion in the case of:
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
A. Work to be performed by a contractor performing road construction or improvement work under contract with t... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.19812 | -0.004368 | -1.015625 | -0.881348 |
## 12.16.090 Failure to reconstruct. | If the applicant fails, refuses, or neglects to restore the road in question in accordance with the provisions of this chapter within the time prescribed by the Borough at the time of issuance of the permit, or if reconstruction fails to meet the standards prescribed by this statute, the Borough may have appropriate re... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.106689 | -0.09082 | -0.30542 | 0.28418 |
## 12.16.100 Prohibition of waiver. | The security requirement of this chapter may be waived under the circumstances specified above. There shall be no waiver of the reconstruction requirement of this chapter. (Ord. 85-067 § 2, 1985. 2004 Code § 14.03.090.) | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.95166 | -0.832031 | -0.11731 | -1.016602 |
## 12.16.110 Applicability. | The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all public roads located within a service area having road construction or road maintenance powers, except:
A. Roads located within a city or military facility;
B. Roads which are a part of the state-maintained system or the Federal Aid Highway System. (Ord. 85-067 § 2, 1... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.041992 | -0.593262 | -1.491211 | -1.231445 |
### 13.04.010 Definitions. | For the purposes of this title, certain words and phrases used herein shall be construed as defined in this chapter. For convenience, simplified explanations of some federal regulatory or statutory definitions have been provided. In the event of a conflict, the definition found in the regulation or statute takes preced... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.428711 | 2.023438 | 0.234131 | 0.902832 |
## 13.08.010 Purpose. | A. The purpose of this title is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the Fairbanks North Star Borough by regulating storm water and non-storm water discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law.
... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.203369 | -0.212769 | 0.033722 | 1.301758 |
## 13.08.020 Responsibility for administration. | The department of public works shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this title. Any powers granted or duties imposed upon the department of public works may be delegated in writing by the department director to the department’s employees or agents. (Ord. 2008-22 § 3, 2008. 2004 Code § 21.10.020.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.296875 | -1.168945 | -1.426758 | -1.541992 |
## 13.08.030 Enforcement. | A. Any person who permits or causes a violation of a provision of this title is guilty of a violation punishable by a fine as set forth at Chapter 1.20 FNSBC.
B. In addition to any civil or criminal penalties imposed by law, any person who permits or causes a violation of any provision of this title shall be subject t... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.508789 | 0.046509 | -0.181763 | 1.609375 |
### 13.12.010 Applicability. | This chapter shall apply to all discharges generated on any developed and undeveloped lands that enter that portion of the MS4 located within the Fairbanks Urbanized Area unless explicitly exempted by an authorized enforcement agency. (Ord. 2008-22 § 5, 2008. 2004 Code § 21.30.010.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.190674 | -0.093811 | -1.192383 | -0.66748 |
### 13.12.020 Prohibited discharges or acts. | A. No person shall cause or permit the commencement, conduct, or continuance of any non-storm water discharge into the MS4, except where such discharges satisfy one of the following three conditions:
1. The non-storm water discharges are in compliance with a separate NPDES permit;
2. The non-storm water discharges re... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.630859 | 1.49707 | 0.528809 | 1.818359 |
## 13.12.030 Notification of spills or other violations. | A. Notwithstanding other requirements of law, any person who permits, causes, or identifies any known or suspected release of materials which result or may result in an illicit discharge into the MS4 shall report such discharge or violation to the department as soon as practicable and shall make available any informati... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.595215 | 0.127319 | 0.293945 | 1.896484 |
### 13.16.010 Applicability. | A. This chapter applies to construction activities that result in a land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre, or result in a land disturbance less than one acre but are part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will collectively disturb more than one acre, and discharge storm water to that p... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.162842 | 1.132813 | -0.85791 | -0.049255 |
### 13.16.020 Permit application. | A. A site development permit shall be required prior to the commencement of any activity regulated by this chapter. An application for a site development permit shall be made on such form as is prescribed by the department.
B. In addition to a completed application form, each application shall contain the following in... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.771973 | 0.303711 | 0.060669 | 0.088013 |
## 13.16.030 Standards. | A. The specifications and standards set forth in the following documents will be used to execute the provisions of this chapter:
1. EPA Storm Water Construction General Permit (CGP). This document outlines a set of provisions that owners or operators of construction sites must follow if the construction activities dis... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.172363 | 0.41626 | 0.422607 | 0.577637 |
## 13.16.040 Inspections. | A. The department will inspect each permitted construction site at least once per year.
B. Access to a construction site for inspection shall not be denied. In addition to other available penalties, any permit issued under this chapter may be immediately suspended until an inspection is conducted.
The Fairbanks North... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.789551 | -0.76123 | 0.39917 | 0.995605 |
## 13.16.050 Permit closure. | A. The owner or operator of a construction site shall request permit closure in writing and include a copy of the notice of termination submitted to EPA.
B. The department will issue a letter certifying permit closure upon receipt and approval of the notice of termination and/or upon otherwise determining that all wor... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.558594 | -0.615234 | 1.135742 | 0.584961 |
### 13.20.010 Applicability. | This chapter applies to new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, and discharge storm water to that portion of the MS4 located within the Fairbanks urbanized area, unless ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.356689 | 0.300293 | -1.147461 | -0.691406 |
## 13.20.020 Plan submittal. | A. A permanent storm water control plan (PSWCP) for each project subject to the provisions of this chapter shall be submitted and accepted by the department prior to issuance of a site development permit.
B. The PSWCP must be developed by a certified professional in erosion and sediment control or a professional engin... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.363525 | 0.120361 | -0.056305 | -0.151367 |
## 13.20.030 Maintenance and repair. | A. No person or entity shall occupy, utilize, or operate a constructed facility or site until the owner has submitted an as-built plan and executed a maintenance agreement in accordance with this section.
B. The owner of a project subject to the provisions of this chapter shall submit an as-built plan and a certificat... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.244751 | 0.78418 | 1.166016 | 0.485107 |
## 13.20.040 Standards. | The specifications and standards set forth in the following document will be used to execute the provisions of this chapter:
A. FNSB BMP Design Guide. This document includes a description of the required PSWCP contents, local design considerations, and best management practices found effective for the Fairbanks urbani... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.926758 | 0.523926 | -0.749023 | -0.540039 |
## 13.20.050 Inspections. | A. The department may inspect each project site as necessary to complete review of a PSWCP submittal or maintenance agreement.
B. Access to a project site for inspection shall not be denied. A PSWCP or maintenance agreement will be rejected if an inspection deemed necessary by the department cannot be conducted. (Ord.... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.172485 | -0.713867 | -0.289795 | -0.599609 |
### 14.04.010 Definition. | A *service area* is a specific geographic area of the Borough designated by ordinance in accordance with FNSBC 1.12.150 and AS 29.35 within which the Borough provides a governmental service not provided on either an areawide basis or nonareawide basis, or a higher or different level of service than that provided on an ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.635742 | 0.209717 | -1.056641 | -1.142578 |
### 14.04.020 Procedure for forming service area. | Establishment of a service area or annexation to a service area may be initiated either by the introduction of an ordinance or by the filing of a petition with the Borough Mayor. (Ord. 2001-65 § 2, 2001; Ord. 83-56 § 2, 1983; Ord. 81-22 § 2, 1981. 2004 Code § 14.01.011.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.978516 | -1.09082 | -1.25293 | -1.5 |
### 14.04.030 Petition – Contents. | The petition shall contain the following:
A. A designation of the service or services proposed to be exercised by the service area or annexation;
B. A map and/or a legal description of the area to be *included* within the proposed service area or area proposed for annexation; and
C. The signatures of the owner or ow... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.40332 | -0.156006 | -1.054688 | -1.234375 |
### 14.04.040 Petition – Filing – Review. | The petition shall be reviewed for number and validity of signatures. If the petition contains a sufficient number of valid signatures and all of the real property is eligible for inclusion into a service area, it will be accepted. If the petition does not contain a sufficient number of valid signatures, it will be ret... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.22168 | -0.042725 | -1.224609 | -1.298828 |
## 14.04.050 Information meeting – Notice. | A. The Borough Mayor or designee shall hold an informational meeting on the proposed service area or annexation.
B. Notice of the meeting shall be *published* in a newspaper of general circulation within the Borough once each week during the 14 days prior to the meeting.
C. Notice of the meeting shall be mailed to ea... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.151367 | -0.336914 | -0.951172 | -0.739746 |
## 14.04.060 Preparation of the proposed service area ordinance. | The Borough Mayor shall cause a review to be made of the proposed service area or annexation. The review shall include the topics of the proposed powers and boundaries as well as the assessed valuation, the population and other relevant information. After the informational meeting held pursuant to FNSBC 14.04.050, the ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.292969 | -0.502441 | -1.100586 | -1.054688 |
## 14.04.070 Assembly action on the proposed service area. | A. For a proposed service area or annexation ordinance initiated by a petition, the Assembly shall consider the proposal in light of the Mayor’s review and recommendations. There shall be a presumption of appropriateness of the proposed boundaries. Should the Assembly make a finding that the proposed boundaries are ina... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.688477 | 0.628906 | -1.270508 | -0.540039 |
## 14.04.080 Procedure and limitations on forming differential tax zones. | A. Establishment of a differential tax zone within a service area may be initiated either by the introduction of an ordinance or by the filing of a request with the Borough Mayor. A request must be accompanied with:
1. Service area minutes showing the approval of the service area of the request or signatures of a majo... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.296143 | 0.298584 | -0.915039 | -0.621094 |
## 14.04.090 Commission – Created – Membership – Appointment and qualifications. | A. A commission shall be appointed to supervise the furnishing of special services within a service area. The commission shall consist of at least three but not more than seven commissioners, plus one additional alternate commissioner. The Assembly shall establish the number of commissioners for each service area at th... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.121094 | 0.73877 | -1.243164 | -0.900879 |
## 14.04.100 Commission – Oath of office. | Before assuming office, each commissioner and alternate commissioner shall take an oath in writing to faithfully discharge the duties of their office. The oath shall be filed with the Borough Clerk. (Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 85-127 § 2, 1985. 2004 Code § 14.01.111.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.592773 | -1.928711 | -0.602051 | -1.311523 |
## 14.04.110 Commission – Terms. | A. Immediately after qualifying, the commissioners first appointed after formation of a service area shall draw lots at the Office of the Borough Clerk to determine their initial terms of office. Three classes of commissioners shall be established by said drawing. In computing the membership of said classes the total n... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.537109 | 0.698242 | -1.269531 | -1.454102 |
## 14.04.120 Commission – Vacancies. | A. If a member of the commission leaves the area with the intent of remaining absent more than 90 days, or fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the commission, the commission may declare the office of that member vacant. A vacancy is also created by the resignation of a member presented in writing to the Borou... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.282715 | 0.652832 | -0.621582 | 0.31665 |
## 14.04.130 Acting commissioners. | A. In the event that there are no acceptable and qualified applicants to fill vacant commission positions, and there are an insufficient number of commissioners seated to legally conduct business in a service area pursuant to FNSBC 14.04.140, the Mayor may temporarily appoint one or more employees of the Rural Services... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.953125 | 1.067383 | -0.684082 | -0.796387 |
## 14.04.140 Commission – Meetings – Quorum, procedure and records. | A. A chairperson and a secretary of each service area commission shall be elected by and from the members of the commission. Except as otherwise provided in this section, each commission shall establish its own rules of procedure. Every commission shall hold at least two meetings per year, one in the first quarter and ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.462891 | -0.281738 | -1.146484 | -1.02832 |
## 14.04.150 Commission – Duties. | The commissioners shall:
A. On or before March 15th of each year submit a comprehensive budget to the Mayor with an accompanying message and the proposed appropriation and tax levy;
B. On or before March 15th of each year submit a detailed plan describing the commission’s proposed short- and long-term maintenance, pe... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.71582 | 0.888184 | -0.507813 | 0.042969 |
### 14.04.160 Minor modifications to improve road safety or drainage. | Notwithstanding FNSBC 2.04.030 or other law regarding the powers and duties of the Borough Mayor, a service area in which the Borough exercises road maintenance and/or construction power may, at the direction of the service area commission, authorize available service area funds to be spent on minor modifications to ro... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.510254 | -0.220947 | -0.740723 | -0.224976 |
### 14.04.170 Annual completed project review and report. | The Director of the Department of Public Works shall annually provide a written project review and report of each construction project completed in a road service area in the prior year to the Assembly road service area committee. A copy shall also be provided to the chair of each service area with a completed project ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.329102 | -0.620605 | -1.053711 | -1.088867 |
### 14.04.190 Assembly – Duties. | A. The Assembly of the Fairbanks North Star Borough has full legislative responsibility for all service areas and may review and accept, reject or modify the budget, annual plans and proposed tax levy of the service area commission.
B. The Assembly, with the recommendation of the administration, shall set a direct ser... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.724121 | 0.787598 | -1.128906 | -0.643066 |
## 14.04.200 Legal affairs. | A. The Borough Attorney or the designee of the Borough Attorney is legal counsel for all service area matters. Service areas do not have authority to retain independent legal counsel.
B. The Borough Mayor has the authority to approve negotiated settlements for all litigation involving service areas, in the manner prov... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.588867 | 0.097107 | -0.67041 | -0.357422 |
## 14.04.210 Loans to road service areas from the road service revolving loan fund. | A. An organized road service area within the Fairbanks North Star Borough, by and through its duly appointed commission, may apply for a loan which will be secured by a pledge of taxes to be levied in the road service area, to fund road improvement capital projects, major upgrades, and other similar projects within the... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.969238 | 1.394531 | -0.398682 | 0.273438 |
### 14.08.010 Service area annexation. | If a road proposed for access to a subdivision is maintained by a road service area, the Department of Public Works may recommend annexation of the subdivision to the service area. The Assembly may alter the boundaries of the service area in accordance with FNSBC 14.08.020. (Ord. 2008-39 § 3, 2008; Ord. 2005-10 § 2, 20... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.066406 | -0.378174 | -1.509766 | -1.214844 |
### 14.08.020 Alteration of service area boundaries. | A. The Assembly may alter the boundaries of a service area in accordance with AS 29.35. The Borough shall establish an administrative process to annually collect property owners’ requests for removal of parcels authorized in this section. This process shall include deadlines that provide time to update maps, GIS data, ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.074707 | 1.567383 | -0.175415 | 0.14917 |
## 14.08.030 Service area – Dissolution. | A. The Assembly may dissolve a service area in accordance with AS 29.35. An ordinance may be introduced directly by an Assemblymember, the Mayor or a committee of the Assembly or petition as set forth below.
B. One or more persons who own real property within a service area may submit an application for petition to th... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.450439 | 1.380859 | -0.394775 | 0.184082 |
## 14.08.040 Process for alteration of a service area boundary or dissolution without voter approval – Road service areas. | Alteration of a road service area boundary or dissolution without voter approval shall be subject to the following process:
A. The Rural Services Division shall:
1. On or before October 1st of each year, compile a list of road service areas that are subject to an alteration of a service area boundary or dissolution w... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.848145 | 0.76123 | -0.204468 | 0.451904 |
## 14.12.010 Establishment of service area district councils. | There is hereby established six service area district councils with the geographic boundaries as shown on the map entitled “Service Area District Council Geographical Boundaries” in the Clerk’s office and further described as follows:
A. District 1 – Salcha. Commencing at the confluence of the Chena River flood contro... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.385986 | 1.757813 | -1.076172 | -0.854004 |
## 14.12.020 Service area district council membership and representation. | The chairperson of each service area located within the district council geographic boundaries shall serve on the district council. The chairperson may appoint an alternate from their road service area to serve on the district council in the absence of the chairperson. There will be only one vote on district council ma... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.395508 | -0.803711 | -1.323242 | -1.407227 |
## 14.12.030 Assembly Road Service Area Committee membership. | Each service area district council shall elect a chairperson. The chair shall be the representative on the Assembly road service area committee. This election shall be at the first meeting of every year. If the chair chooses not to serve as the representative, the chair may appoint a member of the district council to s... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.438477 | -0.512695 | -1.352539 | -1.412109 |
## 14.12.040 Powers and duties. | Each service area district council shall have the following powers and duties:
A. To examine and make recommendations to the Mayor and Assembly concerning necessary upgrade and maintenance needs within the district including a prioritization of those needs.
B. To examine and consider available cost-savings within the... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.304688 | -0.986816 | -1.15332 | -0.702148 |
## 14.12.050 Procedures and miscellaneous matters. | The Presiding Officer, Mayor and chair of the Assembly road service area committee may jointly schedule and hold an annual meeting each year during the month of October with all service area commissioners to discuss service area concerns and provide necessary training. All Assembly members and road service area committ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.413086 | -0.858887 | -1.151367 | -1.339844 |
## 14.16.010 Musk Ox Service Area – Creation and powers. | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated the “Musk Ox Service Area,” including that portion of the Borough shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. The Musk Ox Service Area shall have road construction and maintenance power. (Ord. 81-22 § 2, 1981. 2004 Code § 14.08.010.)
Th... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.338867 | -0.865723 | -1.001953 | -1.182617 |
### 14.16.020 Scenic Heights Service Area – Creation and powers. | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated as the “Scenic Heights Service Area,” including that portion of the Borough as shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. The Scenic Heights Service Area shall have road maintenance and improvement powers. (Ord. 81-22 § 2, 1981. 2004 Co... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.445313 | -0.92041 | -1.212891 | -1.171875 |
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