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### 18.44.010 Intent. | These districts are intended for low and medium density residential development and other uses which maintain the low and medium density residential nature of the district. These districts are intended for areas where community sewer and water systems are available. (Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.22.010.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.37793 | -0.970215 | -1.172852 | -1.426758 |
### 18.44.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the SF-20, SF-10 and SF-5, single-family residential districts, permitted uses are:
1. Accessory uses;
2. Bed and breakfast homestay;
3. Bed and breakfast residence (excluding SF-10 and SF-5);
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed Janu... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.237915 | -0.06311 | -0.779297 | -0.813965 |
## 18.44.030 Standards. | In the SF-20, SF-10 and SF-5, single-family residential districts, geometric standards are:
A. Lot Area.
1. In the SF-20 district, lot area shall not be less than 20,000 square feet;
2. In the SF-10 district, lot area shall not be less than 10,000 square feet;
3. In the SF-5 district, lot area shall not be less tha... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.639648 | -0.454102 | 0.381592 | -0.807617 |
## 18.48.010 Intent. | This district is intended for medium density residential development and other uses which maintain the medium density residential nature of the district in areas where community sewer and water systems are available. (Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.24.010.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.394531 | -0.769043 | -1.28125 | -1.391602 |
## 18.48.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the TF, two-family residential district, permitted uses are:
1. Any permitted use in the SF-20, SF-10 and SF-5 districts;
2. Two-family attached dwellings.
B. Conditional Uses. In the TF, two-family residential district, conditional uses are:
1. Any conditional use in the SF-20, SF-10 and SF-5... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.131958 | -0.406006 | -0.561523 | -1.146484 |
## 18.48.030 Standards. | In the TF, two-family residential district, geometric standards are:
A. Lot Area.
1. Lot area for a single-family detached dwelling shall not be less than 5,000 square feet;
2. Lot area for a two-family attached dwelling shall not be less than 3,500 square feet per dwelling unit.
B. Required Yards for Principal Bui... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.830566 | -0.411133 | 0.157715 | -0.963867 |
### 18.52.010 Intent. | This district is intended for high density residential development provided through a variety of housing types and other types of quasi-residential and public use development maintaining the high density residential nature of the district. This district is intended for areas where community sewer and water systems are ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.293945 | -0.710938 | -1.347656 | -1.138672 |
### 18.52.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the MF multiple-family residential district, permitted uses are:
1. Any permitted use in the SF-20, SF-10, SF-5 and TF districts;
2. Bed and breakfast residence;
3. Multiple-family dwellings.
B. Conditional Uses. In the MF, multiple-family residential district, conditional uses are:
1. Any cond... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.028793 | -0.093445 | -0.831055 | -0.98291 |
## 18.52.030 Standards. | In the MF, multiple-family residential district, geometric standards are:
A. Lot Area.
1. Lot area for a single-family detached dwelling or other allowable uses not listed below shall not be less than 5,000 square feet;
2. Lot area for a two-family attached dwelling shall not be less than 3,500 square feet per dwell... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.669434 | -0.398682 | 0.312012 | -0.838867 |
### 18.56.010 Intent. | This district is intended for a combination of very high density residential, quasi-residential, and nonresidential development that maintains the high density residential and nonresidential nature of this district. This district is intended for areas where community sewer and water systems are available. (Ord. 88-010 ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.271484 | -0.449463 | -1.165039 | -1.198242 |
### 18.56.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the MFO, multiple-family residential/professional office district, permitted uses are:
1. Any permitted use in the SF-20, SF-10, SF-5, TF and MF districts;
2. Bed and breakfast homestay;
3. Bed and breakfast residence;
4. Child care center;
5. Church buildings;
6. Funeral homes;
7. Group homes;
8... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.226074 | 0.245972 | -0.836914 | -0.925781 |
## 18.56.030 Standards. | In the MFO, multiple-family residential/professional office district, geometric standards are:
A. Lot Area.
1. Lot area for a single-family detached dwelling or other allowable uses not listed below shall not be less than 5,000 square feet;
2. Lot area for a two-family attached dwelling shall not be less than 3,500 ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.70166 | -0.070923 | 0.332275 | -0.772949 |
### 18.60.010 Intent. | This district is intended to provide for light commercial uses for the consumer population and to provide a buffer for residential areas. This district is not intended to create significant noise, odor, or other nuisances. (Ord. 99-075 § 2, 2000. 2004 Code § 18.32.010.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.970215 | -1.291992 | -1.251953 | -0.526367 |
### 18.60.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the LC, light commercial district, permitted uses are:
1. Any permitted use in the SF-20, SF-10, SF-5, TF, MF and the MFO districts. Buildings may exceed 5,000 square feet in gross floor area.
2. Other uses permitted in the general commercial zone except for gasoline, propane and dies... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.806152 | 1.171875 | 0.306152 | 0.065796 |
## 18.60.030 Standards. | In the LC, light commercial district, geometric standards are:
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
A. **Lot Area.** There shall be no minimum *lot area* except as may be required by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in areas wh... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.09552 | 0.757324 | -0.085571 | -0.806641 |
### 18.64.010 Intent. | The GC district is intended to provide for a wide variety of retail, office, wholesale, personal service and other general service uses for the consumer population of large segments of the community. Because of the potential for heavy traffic and the appearance and performance of these uses, this district is located on... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.823242 | 0.317139 | -1.231445 | -0.731934 |
## 18.64.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the GC, general commercial district, permitted uses are:
1. Any permitted use in the LC district;
2. Agriculture, indoor;
3. Aircraft and marine parts and equipment stores;
4. Aircraft and marine sales and service;
5. Alcoholic beverage package stores;
6. Amusement establishments;
7. Animal hospi... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.958008 | 0.550293 | -1.135742 | -0.844727 |
## 18.64.030 Standards. | In the GC, general *commercial* district, geometric standards are:
A. **Lot Area.** There shall be no minimum *lot area* except as may be required by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in areas where community sewer and water is unavailable.
B. **Required Yards for Buildings.**
1. Front... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.26416 | 0.529297 | -0.141602 | -0.888672 |
## 18.68.010 Intent. | This district is intended to provide for retail, office, wholesale, personal service and other general service uses for the consumer population of the entire community in a centrally located and contained high density setting, with
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed Janu... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.205078 | 0.109192 | -1.205078 | -1.015625 |
## 18.68.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the CBD, central business district, permitted uses are:
1. Any permitted use in the GC district except residential uses on the ground floor, marijuana cultivation facilities, establishments with a drive-in/drive-through facility, and parking lots with 11 or more parking spaces as a principal use;... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.344482 | 0.581055 | -0.339355 | -0.45752 |
## 18.68.030 Standards. | In the CBD, central business district, geometric standards are:
A. Lot Area. There shall be no minimum lot area.
B. Required Yards for All Buildings.
1. Front yard shall not be required;
2. Side yard shall not be required;
3. Rear yard shall not be required.
C. Building Height. Unlimited.
The Fairbanks North Sta... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.239624 | 0.262695 | -0.39917 | -0.82666 |
### 18.72.010 Intent. | This district is intended to provide for light manufacturing, fabricating, assembly, disassembly, processing and treatment activities in an urban or suburban environment. This district’s uses are intended to be conducted in a manner not detrimental to the rest of the community by reason of the emission or creation of n... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.115051 | -0.549316 | -0.825195 | -0.08313 |
### 18.72.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the LI, light industrial district, permitted uses are:
1. Any permitted use in the LC, GC and CBD districts except residential dwelling units not otherwise permitted in this district and school buildings;
2. Any use whose primary purpose is concerned with the light manufacturing, fabricating, as... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.108398 | 0.710938 | -0.561523 | -0.414551 |
## 18.72.030 Standards. | In the LI, light industrial district, geometric standards are:
A. Lot Area. There shall be no minimum lot area except as may be required by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in areas where community sewer and water are unavailable.
B. Required Yards for Buildings.
1. Front yard shall not b... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.187866 | 0.574219 | -0.160034 | -0.808105 |
### 18.76.010 Intent. | This district is intended to provide for heavy manufacturing, fabricating, assembly, disassembly, processing and treatment activities. (Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.40.010.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.086914 | -0.557129 | -1.182617 | -1.15625 |
### 18.76.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the HI, heavy industrial district, permitted uses are:
1. Any use permitted in the LI district;
2. Any use whose primary purpose is concerned with the heavy manufacturing, fabricating, assembly, disassembly, processing, or treatment of goods and services, including but not limited to:
a. Ac... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.936523 | 1.227539 | -0.55957 | 0.417725 |
## 18.76.030 Standards. | In the HI, heavy industrial district, geometric standards are:
A. Lot Area. There shall be no minimum lot area except as may be required by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in areas where community sewer and water are unavailable.
B. Required Yards for Buildings.
1. Front yard shall not b... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.357422 | 0.673828 | -0.150269 | -0.720215 |
### 18.80.010 Intent. | This district is intended to protect mineralized areas from the intrusions of incompatible land uses, to allow active exploration for and development of mineral resources, and to allow development necessary to carry out the recovery of mineral resources. This district is further intended to limit structural development... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.088867 | -0.106323 | -0.784668 | 0.171997 |
### 18.80.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the ML, mineral lands district, permitted uses are:
1. All on-site uses directly related to mineral exploration, extraction and processing, such as, but not limited to: drilling, dredging, prospecting, mining, transportation materials, ore crushing, smelting, housing for owners, managers and work... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.47998 | 0.203247 | -0.599609 | -0.665527 |
## 18.80.030 Standards. | In the ML, mineral lands district, geometric standards are:
A. Lot Area. There shall be no minimum lot area except as may be required by any applicable state laws.
B. Required Yards for All Buildings and Extraction Activities. Front, side and rear yards shall not be required.
C. Building Height. No limitation.
D. E... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.757324 | 0.028732 | -0.474365 | -1.119141 |
### 18.84.010 Intent. | This district is intended to be located in rural areas where community sewer and water systems are unavailable.
(Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.44.010.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.65625 | -1.506836 | -1.038086 | -1.244141 |
### 18.84.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the GU-1, general use district, permitted uses are:
1. Shooting range, outdoor permitted; and any use except for correctional facilities.
B. Conditional Uses. In the GU-1, general use district, conditional uses are:
1. Sexually oriented businesses;
2. Biosolids application when used for agricu... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.451172 | 0.229736 | -0.365479 | -0.060181 |
## 18.84.030 Standards. | In the GU-1, general use district, geometric standards are:
A. Lot Area.
1. In the GU-1 district, lot area shall not be less than 40,000 square feet.
2. Exceptions to Lot Area Requirements. See Chapter 18.96 FNSBC.
B. Required Yards for All Buildings. Front, side and rear yards shall not be required.
C. Building H... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.873047 | -0.158936 | 0.005421 | -1.039063 |
### 18.88.010 Intent. | This district is intended to be located in rural areas where community sewer and water systems are unavailable. (Ord. 2004-21 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 18.45.010.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.679688 | -1.386719 | -0.929688 | -1.272461 |
### 18.88.020 Use regulations. | A. Permitted Uses. In the GU-5, general use district, permitted uses are:
1. Shooting range, outdoor permitted; and any use except for correctional facilities.
B. Conditional Uses. In the GU-5, general use district, conditional uses are:
1. Sexually oriented businesses;
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is curr... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.666016 | 0.355469 | -0.249268 | 0.174316 |
## 18.88.030 Standards. | In the GU-5, general use district, geometric standards are:
A. Lot Area. Lot area shall not be less than 200,000 square feet.
1. Exceptions to Lot Area Requirements. See Chapter 18.96 FNSBC.
B. Required Yards for All Buildings. Front, side and rear yards shall not be required.
C. Building Height. Unlimited.
D.... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.006836 | -0.154785 | -0.104797 | -1.084961 |
## 18.92.010 Purpose. | An overlay designation is applied to a certain geographic area, already designated with one or more of the zoning districts as provided herein, to effectuate additional and unique regulations on land use development that are necessary for the public health, safety and welfare but are difficult or impossible to implemen... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.372314 | 0.694824 | -0.757813 | 0.425049 |
## 18.92.020 Procedures. | A request for or an amendment to an overlay designation shall be initiated in accordance with the procedures applicable to requests for rezones. (Ord. 94-088 § 5, 1995; Ord. 92-006 § 3, 1992; Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.48.020.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.265625 | -0.018723 | -1.249023 | -1.391602 |
## 18.92.030 DC – Downtown core designation. | A. Purpose. This designation is intended to be used as a recognition of past building practices within a specific area of the Fairbanks central business district where such practices have now made it physically impossible to provide for off-street parking as is required by this title.
B. Regulations and Standards. Any... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.830566 | -0.321289 | -0.727539 | -0.508301 |
### 18.92.040 HS – Historically significant designation. | **A. Purpose.** This designation is intended to be applied to those areas presently identified on federal, state or local registers of historic areas, places and monuments.
**B. Regulations and Standards.** This designation shall be applied only to areas that have been designated as historically significant in accorda... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.944824 | -0.679688 | -0.693359 | -0.828613 |
### 18.92.050 MHS – Mobile home subdivision designation. | **A. Purpose.** This designation is intended to provide an alternative to conventional housing by permitting *mobile home* development on privately owned *lots*. Also, this designation is intended to be applied to a large area where a multilot *mobile home subdivision* can be established and is not intended to be appli... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.238281 | -0.896973 | -0.632324 | -0.866699 |
### 18.92.060 CF – Correctional facilities designation. | **A. Purpose.** This designation is intended to provide for the location of *correctional facilities*.
**B. Regulations and Standards.** Neither a center or *correctional facility* shall be located within 1,000 feet of either a habitable *dwelling* or a school, excluding private trade, clerical skills, or other adult ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.605469 | -0.36792 | 1.158203 | 0.48584 |
### 18.92.070 GWP – Groundwater damage protection. | **A. Purpose.** This designation is intended to limit the construction of *basements* and *structures* below the *natural elevation* of the ground surface in order to minimize damage caused by elevated groundwater.
**B. Regulations and Standards.**
1. Any new construction or any additions to existing *basements* and ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.618652 | 1.21582 | 1.102539 | 1.179688 |
## 18.92.080 ANSA – Airport noise sensitive area. | A. Purpose. This designation is intended to provide information and notice to property owners, future property owners, developers, public officials and others that the designated properties may be affected by aircraft noise. This designation is intended to encourage airport compatible land uses in the area surrounding ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.063049 | -0.240723 | -0.039734 | 0.987305 |
### 18.92.090 WS – Waterways setback designation. | **A. Purpose.** This designation is intended to protect the banks of rivers, sloughs and waterways in the developed areas of the Borough and to restrict structural development in the Chena River floodway and flood hazard areas. The zone has been further designed to prohibit most structural development within the zone u... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.125 | 0.065186 | 0.693848 | 1.293945 |
### 18.92.100 WP – Waterways protection designation. | **A. Purpose.** This designation is intended to promote riparian habitat, prevent erosion, minimize natural hazards and promote waterway ambiance and aesthetics. Natural vegetation is to be preserved to the greatest extent possible. Preservation of wildlife and the restoration of disturbed areas to a more natural state... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.011818 | -0.273438 | 0.105225 | 0.306885 |
### 18.92.110 SLA – Special landscape area. | **A. Purpose.** This designation is intended to protect and enhance the Borough’s economic and aesthetic resources thereby promoting the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens and contributing to the quality of life by encouraging a high level of design and responsible development in the Fairbanks No... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.734863 | 1.332031 | 0.862305 | 0.81543 |
## 18.92.120 CT – Communications towers designation. | A. This designation is intended to regulate the establishment and placement of communications towers within the densest areas of the Borough.
B. Regulations and Standards.
1. Scope and Applicability. The boundaries of this overlay zone shall be as described in a zoning map approved by the Assembly. Construction of a ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.000176 | 0.694824 | -0.55127 | -0.297363 |
## 18.92.130 MN – Military noise. | A. **Purpose.** This designation is intended to provide information and notice to *property owners*, *future property owners*, developers, public officials and others that the designated *properties* may be affected by military aircraft and arms noise. This designation is intended to encourage land uses compatible with... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.143677 | 0.255615 | -0.505859 | 0.810059 |
## 18.96.010 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to establish general *building* and performance standards. (Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.50.010.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.131836 | -0.776367 | -0.949219 | -1.495117 |
## 18.96.020 Buildings per lot. | A. In the RE-4, RE-2 rural estate; the RR, rural residential; the SF-20, SF-10, SF-5, single-family residential; and two-family residential (TF) districts, not more than one *principal building* may be located on one *lot*. In the RA-40, RA-20, RA-10, RA-5, rural and agricultural, the RF-4, RF-2, rural farmstead, and t... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.242065 | 1.555664 | -0.276855 | -0.769531 |
## 18.96.030 Accessory structures. | A. In all districts, an *accessory building* shall meet the *yard* requirements of the *zoning district* in which it is located, except as provided in this section.
B. An *accessory structure* shall not directly discharge water or snow from the roof, eave, gutter, or downspout onto another’s property.
C. In the singl... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.072754 | 0.200684 | 0.157104 | -0.565918 |
## 18.96.040 Exception to required yards and lot area. | A. The following deviations are considered de minimis and expressly allowed with no variance required: a deviation of not greater than 10 percent of the required setback or a minimum setback depth of five feet, whichever is greater to required yards, if the deviation existed on or before April 29, 2016; a deviation of ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.333496 | 0.976563 | 0.080994 | -0.453857 |
## 18.96.050 Exceptions to building height requirements. | In the RA-40 rural and agricultural through LC, light commercial districts, both inclusive, a building and structure shall not exceed the height requirements of the zoning district in which it is located, except as follows:
A. Monuments, chimneys, silos, grain towers, barns, maintenance shops, storage sheds and other ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.232178 | -0.444824 | -0.520508 | -0.806641 |
## 18.96.060 Off-street parking and loading requirements. | In all districts, except the GU-1, general use district, and the CBD, central business district, off-street parking and loading areas shall be provided in the amount and location as set forth herein.
A. General Provisions.
1. The off-street parking and loading facilities required by this section shall be established... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.362549 | 0.518555 | 0.195557 | -0.276855 |
## 18.96.070 Signs. | This section is intended to regulate the use of signs in order to manage and mitigate the aesthetic impacts of signage and to protect pedestrians and motorists from damage or injury caused by distractions, obstructions or hazards created by signs.
A. General Regulations. In all zoning districts, including public right... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.885254 | 0.365479 | 0.14563 | 0.61084 |
## 18.96.080 Home occupations. | A home occupation, as defined herein, may be conducted in a residential dwelling unit or mobile home or in a building that is accessory to that residential dwelling unit or mobile home. The extent of operation of a home occupation shall not exceed the following:
A. The home occupation shall be clearly an incidental, s... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.157227 | -0.118286 | 1.067383 | -0.556152 |
## 18.96.085 Market gardens. | A market garden is subject to the following standards:
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
A. The market garden shall be incidental, in conjunction with, and clearly subordinate to a residential use.
B. Benches, work surfaces, planting beds, potted plan... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.490967 | -0.544922 | 0.239258 | -0.57666 |
## 18.96.090 Fences. | In the SF-20, single-family residential district, through the MFO, multiple-family residential/professional office district, both inclusive, fences and nonbuilding walls shall not exceed eight feet in height, except as set forth elsewhere in this title and in other ordinances. (Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.50.... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.782715 | -0.863281 | -0.196777 | -0.783691 |
## 18.96.100 Street intersection visibility. | A. On corner lots in all zoning districts, no fence, wall, sign, hedge, berm or other structure that impedes or obstructs the visibility of traffic on the adjacent streets shall be placed between the height of two and one-half feet and eight feet above the finished grade of the adjacent street within a triangular area ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.371338 | -0.284424 | -0.426514 | -0.279785 |
## 18.96.110 Standards for travel trailer parks and campgrounds. | A. Generally. Travel trailer parks and campgrounds, where they are a conditional use, shall meet the design and performance standards set forth herein. After conditional use approval has been granted, a travel trailer park or campground site plan shall be submitted to the Department of Community Planning prior to the i... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.05014 | 0.586914 | 0.686035 | -0.028397 |
## 18.96.120 Storage of hazardous substances. | Limitations and conditions on the storage of hazardous substances shall be determined at the time of conditional use approval. Hazardous substances are defined as follows:
A. “Hazardous waste” means those substances as defined by Section 40 CFR 261.3 of the Code of Federal Regulations as amended, and any regulations a... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.046448 | 1.169922 | 0.474365 | 1.616211 |
## 18.96.130 Standards for junkyards. | Junkyards shall meet the following standards:
A. The proposed site shall not be established within 500 feet of any school building, hospital, public building or residentially zoned land adjacent thereto.
B. Junkyards shall be completely enclosed and obscured from the public view at all times by a sight-obscuring scre... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.589844 | 0.394775 | 1.363281 | 1.557617 |
## 18.96.140 Lighting. | Lighting, glare and general illumination shall not be directed towards residentially zoned properties other than that property from which the lighting, glare and general illumination originates. (Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 18.50.140.)
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.5625 | -1.083008 | -0.539063 | -1.00293 |
### 18.96.150 Standards for public utility and service uses. | Public utility and service uses, including communications towers, as defined in a zoning district, may be located on lots of less than the minimum lot size specified for that zoning district. In instances where a smaller lot is used, then said lot shall not thereafter be used for other than a public utility or service ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.65625 | -0.959961 | -0.51709 | -0.867188 |
### 18.96.155 Standards for small wireless facilities. | A. Small wireless facilities are subject to the following requirements:
1. Each antenna shall be no more than three cubic feet in volume; and
2. All other wireless equipment associated with the structure, including wireless equipment associated with the antenna and any preexisting associated equipment on the structur... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.424561 | 0.014664 | 0.023148 | -0.199951 |
### 18.96.160 Standards for communications towers. | A. In all zones in which major communications towers are a permitted or conditional use, one freestanding tower with a maximum height of 200 feet is permitted per lot. Additional freestanding towers and those with a height exceeding 200 feet are conditional uses and are subject to the requirements of subsection (C) of ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.487305 | 1.791992 | 0.565918 | 0.797852 |
## 18.96.170 Standards for residential cluster development. | A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow better, safer, and more flexible residential development by maximizing the best use of the features of a particular piece of property. The section is intended to provide an alternative to the conventional zoning approach and to encourage more creative utilization of l... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.054688 | 1.236328 | 0.719727 | 1.243164 |
## 18.96.180 Standards for ministorage and other self-storage establishments. | The following standards shall apply to ministorage and other self-storage establishments when they are a conditional use:
A. Landscaping. Visual enhancement landscaping shall be planted along each lot line adjoining a right-of-way. Buffer landscaping shall be planted along each lot line adjoining a residential distric... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.453857 | -0.368652 | 0.369629 | -0.435547 |
## 18.96.190 Standards for dwellings in residential districts. | In the single-family residential, two-family residential, multiple-family residential and multiple-family residential/professional office districts, sewage and toilet facilities shall be provided as set forth herein.
A. If a lot abuts a street, easement, or right-of-way in which there is located a community sewer syst... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.314941 | 0.200317 | 1.365234 | 0.210571 |
## 18.96.200 Restriction on structural changes in residential districts. | A. In the single-family residential districts, no alteration, addition, or other structural change to the interior or the exterior of any single-family dwelling shall be made if such alteration, addition or other structural change would alter the essential single-family character of the dwelling.
B. In the two-family ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.4104 | -0.541992 | 0.446777 | -0.099426 |
## 18.96.210 Standards for large scale development. | The following standards shall apply to large scale development when a conditional use permit is required pursuant to other sections of this title:
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this section is to ensure that large scale development is integrated into the surrounding area. Large scale development sho... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.482422 | 1.116211 | 0.767578 | 1.59082 |
## 18.96.220 Standards for sexually oriented businesses. | A. Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of this section to regulate the location of sexually oriented businesses, to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens of the Borough, and to establish reasonable and uniform standards to prevent the deleterious location and concentration of sexually... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.701172 | 1.225586 | 1.275391 | 1.786133 |
## 18.96.230 Standards for outdoor shooting ranges. | A. Permitted outdoor shooting ranges shall meet the following standards:
1. A continuous backstop a minimum of 15 feet in height consisting of concrete, steel, earth, wood, or a combination thereof shall be constructed behind all targets. The backstop must be impenetrable to calibers used at the facility and extend fr... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.490967 | 0.690918 | 0.628906 | 0.679688 |
## 18.96.240 Standards for commercial marijuana establishments. | A. General Standards.
1. Applicability. Standards of this section shall apply to commercial marijuana establishments regardless of whether they are a permitted or conditional use.
2. A commercial marijuana establishment may only be allowed with the written consent of the owner of the property.
3. No marijuana establ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.000977 | 1.167969 | 1.407227 | 1.47168 |
## 18.96.250 Standards for urban livestock. | Urban livestock is subject to the standards and restrictions in this section. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.720215 | -0.672852 | 0.628418 | -0.835449 |
### A. General. | 1. Livestock shall be limited to rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, miniature goats, goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, and honey bees in accordance with the standards below.
2. Urban livestock, other than the keeping of honey bees, shall be in conjunction with and clearly incidental to a residential use on the sam... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.361328 | 0.112183 | 1.112305 | 0.133179 |
### B. Standards for the Keeping of Ducks and Chickens. | 1. In the single-family residential (SF-20, SF-10, SF-5), two-family residential (TF), multiple-family residential (MF), multiple-family residential/professional office (MFO), light commercial (LC), general commercial (GC), and light industrial (LI) zoning districts:
a. No mature roosters shall be permitted.
b.... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.066284 | 0.647461 | 1.318359 | -0.126709 |
## Urban Livestock Limitations in SF, TF, MF, MFO, GC, LI Zoning Districts | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Lot Size Sq. Ft.</th>
<th>Ducks/ Chickens</th>
<th>Turkeys/ Geese</th>
<th>Beehives*</th>
<th>Miniature Goats**</th>
<th>Maximum Total Livestock Permitted</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>13,000 – 13,999</td>
<td>11</td>
... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.307861 | 0.275391 | 0.021988 | -0.555176 |
## Urban Livestock Limitations in Rural Residential Zone | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Lot Size Sq. Ft.</th>
<th>Ducks/ Chickens</th>
<th>Turkeys/ Geese</th>
<th>Beehives*</th>
<th>Miniature Goats, Goats, Sheep, Llamas, Alpacas</th>
<th>Maximum Total Livestock Permitted</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Under 80,000</... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.47168 | -0.468018 | 0.140015 | -0.545898 |
### 18.100.010 Department of Community Planning. | The Department of Community Planning shall have the primary responsibility of the administration of the provisions of this title. In addition thereto, the Department of Community Planning shall:
A. Receive, file and forward copies of requests for rezonings, conditional uses, variances and amendments to this title to t... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.364502 | -0.0755 | -1.09668 | -0.820313 |
## 18.104.010 General procedures for rezoning, conditional uses and variances. | A. *Initiation.* Applications for rezoning, conditional uses and variances shall be made and reviewed according to the following procedures:
1. The applicant shall complete and submit the application forms provided by the Borough, along with the required processing fee, prior to the time and date established as the de... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.512207 | 1.162109 | -0.279297 | -0.140259 |
## 18.104.020 Procedures for rezonings. | A. Initiation. The Borough Assembly may, from time to time, change the zoning of parcels of land within the Borough. These changes in zoning classification shall be for the purpose of meeting the land use needs of the
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.614746 | 0.894531 | -0.44165 | 0.183594 |
## 18.104.030 Rezoning with special limitations. | A. Subject to subsections (B) through (E) of this section, a rezoning may include special limitations that restrict structures, or the use of land or structures, to a greater degree than otherwise provided for in a use district. Special limitations shall be applied only to specific, well-defined projects with site deve... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.139648 | 1.314453 | 0.487061 | 1.023438 |
## 18.104.040 Removal of special limitations. | A change to a special limitation may be initiated in the same manner as a change in zoning classification. A special limitation shall be removed when one or more of the following conditions are met:
A. Surrounding and/or neighboring properties have been rezoned to the same zoning district as the concerned property;
B... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.19397 | 0.002102 | -0.61084 | -0.012207 |
## 18.104.050 Procedures for conditional uses. | A. Generally. The development and execution of this title is based upon the division of the Borough into districts. It is recognized, however, that there are conditional uses which, because of their unique character and special and unusual impact upon the use of adjacent property, cannot be properly classified in any p... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 2.152344 | 1.232422 | 0.279297 | 0.760742 |
## 18.104.060 Procedures for variances. | A. Generally. The Planning Commission may allow a departure from the numerical regulations of this title pertaining to the size of yards and open space areas, building height and size, lot area, number and location of off-street parking spaces and loading areas, and other matters pertaining to the operation and constru... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.758789 | 1.711914 | 0.205933 | 0.203857 |
## 18.104.070 Procedures for highway project variances. | A. Generally. The Planning Commission may allow a departure from the numerical standards of this title pertaining to the size of yards and open space areas, building height and size, lot area, number and location of off-street parking spaces and loading areas, and other matters. Highway project variances must be a dire... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.574219 | 1.172852 | -0.45459 | 0.250732 |
## 18.104.080 Zoning permits. | A. Generally. The requirement of obtaining a zoning permit is deemed necessary and appropriate. A review of the zoning permit application ensures the development's conformance with the regulations and provisions of this title and other ordinances.
B. Requirements. Before any excavation, construction, relocation or ins... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.541016 | 0.797852 | -0.010338 | -0.228882 |
## 18.104.090 Appeals. | A. Initiation of Appeal. Decisions may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment or a Hearing Officer by:
1. An applicant for a conditional use or variance;
2. The permittee or owner of land for which a conditional use has been revoked;
3. Any governmental agency or unit;
4. Any person aggrieved by a decision or deter... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.583008 | 0.448975 | -1.011719 | -0.593262 |
## 18.106.010 Nomination of historic sites and districts. | A. Nominations for historic sites and districts shall be made by written application to the Department of Community Planning stating the legal description of the site or district. Nominations shall be signed by all those record property owners who wish to be included in the proposed site or district.
B. Hearing and Re... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.48999 | 1.18457 | -0.685059 | -0.357666 |
## 18.106.020 Historic district criteria. | An historic district shall contain properties or structures which contain at least one of the following characteristics:
A. Are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the history of the Fairbanks North Star Borough or the City of Fairbanks;
B. Are associated with the lives of persons sign... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.373047 | 0.11969 | -0.616699 | -0.144897 |
## 18.106.030 Interim protection of nominated district. | From the time of the filing of a completed nomination form with the Department of Community Planning until final action upon the nomination by the Borough Assembly, no building permit, conditional use permit, variance, rezone, plat, or replat shall be issued for alteration, construction, demolition or removal of any pr... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.107971 | 0.322998 | -0.155273 | -0.13855 |
## 18.106.040 District brochure. | After designation of an historic district by ordinance, the commission shall, within the limits of available funds and resources, direct the preparation and publication of a brochure setting forth the ordinance, a map or maps of the district and a brief monograph explaining the historic, architectural or archaeological... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.416992 | -1.345703 | -1.283203 | -0.950684 |
## 18.106.050 Unauthorized alterations prohibited. | No person may undertake any construction, alteration, demolition or removal of any property or structure within an historic district established under this chapter which affects the exterior of such property or structure, without first obtaining either a certificate of appropriateness or a certificate of economic hards... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.805664 | 0.070862 | 0.211426 | 0.980957 |
## 18.106.060 Certificate of appropriateness. | A. A certificate of appropriateness may be sought from the Fairbanks North Star Borough by making a written application to the Borough Department of Community Planning stating:
1. The alteration sought to be accomplished;
2. The reasons therefor;
3. Why the action sought is consistent with the historic nature of the... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.027023 | -0.63916 | -1.021484 | -1.030273 |
## 18.106.070 Certificate of economic hardship. | A. A certificate of economic hardship may be sought from the Fairbanks North Star Borough by making a written application to the Borough Department of Community Planning stating:
1. The proposed alteration;
2. The reasons therefor;
3. Information tending to show that the denial of the certificate will work a clear a... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.247559 | -0.212524 | 0.470215 | 0.475342 |
### 18.106.080 Fees. | A fee of $100.00 must accompany an application for the filing of a nomination of an historic district or for a certificate of appropriateness or for a certificate of economic hardship, but the Mayor may by formal action waive the fee requirement for good cause shown. (Ord. 2025-32 § 36, 2026.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.904785 | -1.234375 | -0.766113 | -1.114258 |
### 18.108.010 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of nonconforming buildings, uses and lots, and to specify those circumstances and conditions under which they shall be allowed to continue as legal nonconforming uses and lots. (Ord. 2016-40 § 83, 2016; Ord. 2010-55 § 2, 2011; Ord. 88-010 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.557617 | -0.622559 | -0.929199 | -1.075195 |
### 18.108.020 Authority to continue. | Any nonconforming building, use or lot which existed lawfully prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title or any lawful building, use or lot which has become nonconforming upon the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title or any subsequent amendment thereto may be continued, subject to t... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.413574 | -0.046936 | -0.76123 | -0.84375 |
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