HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 1884-2000SUBSTITUTE
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE N0. 1884-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC 14.20.321 REQUIRING INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A
BED AND BREAKFAST CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND REQUIRING INSPECTIONS
EVERY OTHER YEAR THEREAFTER.
Whereas, applications for conditional use permits for bed and breakfast
establishments currently do not have to be inspected by the Fire Marshal for fire code
compliance prior to issuance of the permit; and
Whereas, such facilities should be inspected prior to issuance of a conditional use
permit; and
Whereas, such facilities should be subject to on-going inspections every other year to
ensure compliance with the fire code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that KMC 14.20.321 is amended by adding the following section:
14.20.321 Bed and breakfast establishments.
(a) Intent: It is the intent of this chapter to permit bed and breakfast
establishments by conditional use which is compatible with other
permitted uses, with the residential character of a neighborhood, and
which is clearly secondary or incidental to the residential use of the main
building.
(b) Provided that these establishments shall be owner-operated, not
more than one person outside the family shall be employed in the bed
and breakfast; rent out no more than thirty percent (30%) of the total
floor area; have adequate off-street parking for owner and all guests; and
shall meet all other requirements as set forth by the Planning and Zoning
Commission at the time of public hearing.
(c) The bed and breakfast establishment must meet all area, height, and
setback requirements of the zones in which they are allowed according to
the Land Use Table.
(d) Fire code inspections:
Buildings which are the sub~lect of a bed and breakfast permit
application shall be inspected by the Fire Marshal for compliance with
the fire code (KMC 8.05 prior to the approval of the conditional use
permit. Thereafter, they shall be inspected ever~ther year b~ the City
Fire Marshal. Failure to comply with the fire code (KMC 8.05) shall be
grounds for the suspension or revocation of the conditional use permit.
Substitute Ordinance No. 1884-2000
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this ~ da of
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December 2000.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: October 19, 2000
Adopted: December 6, 2000
Effective: January 6, 2001