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Suggested by: Planning 8~ Zoning Commission
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE N0. 1864-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, PROHIBITING
THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK ON CERTAIN LOTS WITHIN THE CITY OF KENAI.
WHEREAS, the keeping of livestock on small lots within the City of Kenai creates
sanitary, hygiene and odor problems; and
WHEREAS, the keeping of livestock on small lots within the City of Kenai in some
instances reduces nearby property values; and
WHEREAS, restricting the keeping of livestock to lots of adequate size will reduce such
problems; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to restrict the keeping of
livestock within the City limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, THAT KMC 3.10.070 is enacted as follows:
3.10.070 Livestock within the cit limits:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall keep or
maintain livestock within the City of Kenai.
(b) Livestock may be kept on lots of 40,000 square feet or greater. No
livestock shall be allowed in the RU, RS 1, RS2 or TSH zones. Animals
raised for afur-bearing purpose are not allowed in any zone.
(c) In this section "livestock" is defined as the following animals:
1. Cow 9. Mule
2. Horse 10. Donkey
3. American bison 11. Ratite
4. Llama 12. Duck
5. Alpaca 13. Goose
6. Sheep 14. Chicken
7. Swine 15. Turkey
8. Goat 16. Rabbit
(d) (1 ] Except for the RS 1, RS2, RU, TSH zone(s), the Chief Animal Control
!) Officer may issue temporary permits of not more than fourteen (14) days
for the keeping of livestock not otherwise allowed for public exhibitions or
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entertainment events. The Chief Animal Control Officer may impose
conditions on the permits as reasonably necessary for sanitation, safety,
or hygiene. The permit may be revoked for a violation of the conditions of
the permit or pertinent section of the Kenai Municipal Code. The City
Manager may set a permit fee as set out in KMC 7.15.100.
(d) (2) Except in the RU zone, the Chief Animal Control Officer may, after
notifying adjoining property owners in writing and allowing reasonable
time for comment, issue a permit for the keeping of livestock for
educational or youth activities, such as 4-H, Future Farmers of America,
or Boy/ Girl Scouts on lots not otherwise eligible under this ordinance.
The permit shall state the duration of the permit, which shall not exceed
two (2) years, and the type and number of livestock to be kept. The Chief
Animal Control Officer may impose conditions on the permits as
reasonably necessary for sanitation, safety, or hygiene. The permit may
be revoked for a violation of the conditions of the permit or Title 3 of the
Kenai Municipal Code. Appeal of issuance or revocation of a permit may
be made in writing to the Board of Adjustment. A permit may be
renewed following written notice and reasonable time for comment to the
adjoining property owners. The City Manager may set a permit fee as set
out in KMC 7.15.100.
(e) Lots on which livestock are kept on the effective date of this ordinance
which are not eligible for the keeping of livestock under this ordinance
shall be considered anon-conforming use of land under KMC 14.20.050.
No new or replacement livestock may be kept or introduced on such lots
after the effective date of this ordinance. Offspring of livestock allowed
as anon-conforming use under this section may be kept on such lots
only until they are old enough to be relocated to a site conforming to this
ordinance or outside of the city limits.
(fl Corrals, pens, hutches, coops or other animal containment structures
must have a minimum setback of twenty-five (25) feet from the property's
side yards, fifty (50) feet from the front yard, and ten (10) feet from the
back yard; and must be secure and in good repair.
(g) A person seeking relief from the provisions of this section may apply for a
conditional use permit under KMC 14.20.150.
(h) This ordinance will come back to the City Council for review 24 months
after the effective date.
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of July,
2000. -~-
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: May 17, 2000
Adopted: July 19, 2000
Effective: August 19, 2000