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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ00-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, THAT VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF TITLE 4 AND TITLE 14 OF THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE BE
AMENDED TO CLARIFY AND CORRECT INCONSISTENCIES.
WHEREAS, KMC 14 and KMC 4 currently cantain some sections with
inconsistencies; and
WHEREAS, KMC 14 and KMC 4 currently contain some sections that need
clarification; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the suggested
modifications on March 8, 2000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA THAT THE COMMISSION RECOMMENDS TO
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI THAT KMC TITLE 4 AND TITLE 14 BE
AMENDED TO MAKE THE CHANGES CONTAINED ON ATTACHMENT A.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAf,
ALASKA this 8th day of March 2000.
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Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. -2ppp
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 4 AND TITLE 14 OF THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CLARIFY AND CORRECT INCONSISTENCIES.
WHEREAS, KMC 14 and KMC 4 currently contain some sections with inconsistencies;
and
WHEREAS, KMC 14 and KMC 4 currently contain some sections that need
clarification; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has reviewed the suggested changes,
held public hearings on the suggested changes and recommended their approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska,
that changes to Title 4 and Title 14 of the Kenai Municipal Code be made as detailed
in Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this day of
2000.
DR~-FT
John J. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
4.OSA35 Inspections.
Section 108.5.6 of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by this chapter is amended to read:
On new and enlarged structures, the Building Official shall require the submission of an as-built
survey as performed by a state registered land surveyor prior to final inspection if it is deemed
necessary to_ comply. with KMC Title 14 setback requirements and Building Code regulations^
14.10.010 General.
[(d) FINAL PLATS SUBMITTED TO THE BOROUGH FOR APPROVAL WILL BE
SUBMITTED BY THE BOROUGH TO SAID CITY FOR REVIEW WHEN THE DESIGN
DEVIATES FROM THE PRELIMINARY PLAT IN A MANNER WHICH HAS NOT BEEN
RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY. IN SUCH INSTANCES, THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION SHALL HAVE 49 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT IN WHICH TO
REVIEW THE FINAL PLAT AND TAKE ACTION.]
14.10.030.Iurisdiction and procedure.
{a) It shall be unlawful for any person being the owner, agent, or person having control of any
land within the City of Kenai to subdivide or lay out such land in lots, unless by a plat, in
accordance with the regulations contained herein. A preliminary plat shall [FIRST] be submitted
to the [KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR STUDY. THE
COPIES WILL BE FURNISHED BY THE BOROUGH TO THE] City of Kenai[,] who shall
make recommendations to the Borough Planning Commission.
[14.10.050 FILING FEES.]
[THE PRELIMINARY PLAT SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$.0.50 PER LOT AND SHALL NOT EXCEED $25.]
14.10.070 Subdivision design standards.
(e) Lots:
{5) In subdivisions where septic tanks or other individual sewage disposal devices are to be
installed, the size of all lots included in such subdivision shall [BE SUBJECT TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE CITY SANITARIAN OR HEALTH OFFICER OF THE CITY OF
KENAI. THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY SANITARIAN SHALL BE BASED UPON THE
ALASKA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. HE SHALL NOTIFY THE
DEVELOPER AND THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, IN WRITING, OF HIS
FINDINGS] meet Kenai Peninsula Borough requirements.
14.15.010 Uniform numbering system.
(b) All streets and other public ways shall be named as follows:
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(3) All subdivision plats shall be submitted to the [PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR] Planning an_d
Zoning Administration for review and approval prior to final approval by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
14.15.060 Survey, placement, and size of numbers.
(b) Such number or numbers shall be placed on existing buildings on or before the effective date
of this chapter and within twenty (20} days after the assigning of the proper number in the case
of numbers assigned after the effective date of this chapter. The cost of the numbers shall be
procured and paid for by the property owner. The numbers used shall be not less than three {3)
inches in height and shall 6e made of a durable and clearly visible material. [IF THE PROPER
NUMBER IS NOT PLACED ON AN EXISTING BUILDING ON OR BEFORE THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS CHAPTER, IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO HAVE INSTALLED THE PROPER NUMBER OR NUMBERS ON
SAID PREMISES AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH AND TO MAKE A CHARGE OF TEN
DOLLARS {$10.00} FOR EACH SET OF NUMBERS SO INSTALLED.]
14.15.080 Plat book.
For the purpose of facilitating a correct numbering, a plat book of all streets, avenues, and public
ways within the City showing the proper numbers of all houses or other buildings fronting upon
all streets, avenues, or public ways shall be kept on file in the off ce of the [DIRECTOR OF
FUBLIC WORKS] Building Official. These plats shall be open to inspection of all persons
during the office hours of the City of Kenai. (KMC 14-68)
14.15.090 [DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS] Buildin Official.
It shall be the duty of the [DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS] Buildin Official to inform any
party applying therefore of the number or numbers belonging to or embraced within the limits of
any said lot or property as provided in this chapter. In case of conflict as to the proper number to
be assigned to any building, the said [DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS] Buildin Official shall
determine the number of said building.
14.15.100 Owner to procure number.
Whenever any house, building, or structure shall be erected or located in the City of Kenai after
the establishment of a uniform system of house and building numbering has been completed, in
order to preserve the continuity and uniformity of numbers of houses, buildings, or other
structures, it shall be the duty of the owner to procure the correct number or numbers as
designated from the [DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS] Buildin Official for the said property
and to immediately fasten the said number or numbers so assigned upon said building as
provided by this chapter. No building permit shall be issued for any house, building or structure
until the owner has procured from the [DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS] Buildin Official the
official number of the premises. Final approval of any structure erected, repaired, altered, or
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modified after the effective da#e of this chapter shall be withheld by the City Building Inspector
until permanent and proper numbers have been aff xed to said structure.
14.20.020 Application of regulations.
[(E) EVERY BUILDING HEREAFTER ERECTED SHALL BE LOCATED ON A LOT AS
HEREIN DEFINED, EXCEPT THAT, IF TWO OR MORE CONTIGUOUS LOTS ARE
UNDER THE SAME OWNERSHIP, A BUILDING MAY STRADDLE THE INTERIOR LOT
LINE OR LINES PROVIDED THAT NO INTERIOR PARTITION OF THE BUILDING
FALLS ON A LOT LINE SO THAT SUCH PORTION COULD BE SOLD SEPARATELY
FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE BUILDING. THIS WOULD NOT PRECLUDE THE
SALE OF SUCH PROPERTY AS CONDOMINIUMS OR TOWNHOUSES PROVIDED
THEY ARE BUILT AS SUCH.]
14.20.050 Non-conforming lots, structures, and uses.
(c) Non-Conforming Lots of Record. In any zone in which single-family dwellings are permitted,
notwithstanding limitations imposed by other provisions of this chapter, asingle-family dwelling
and accessory buildings may be erected on any single lot of record at the effective date of
adoption or amendment of this ordinance. Such lot must be in separate ownership and not of
continuous frontage with other lots in the same ownership. This provision shall apply even
though such lot fails to meet the requirements for area or width, or both, if the lot conforms to
the regulation for the zone in which such lot is located. Exception to development requirements
shall be obtained only through the variance procedures established in this chapter. [IF TWO OR
MORE LOTS OR COMBINATIONS OF LOTS AND PORTIONS OF LOTS WITH
CONTINUOUS FRONTAGE IN SINGLE OWNERSHIP ARE OF RECORD AT THE TIME
OF PASSAGE OR AMENDMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE CHAPTER, AND IF ALL OR
PART OF THE LOTS DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR LOT WIDTH AND AREA AS
ESTABLISHED BY THIS CHAPTER, THE LANDS INVOLVED SHALL BE CONSIDERED
TO BE AN UNDIVIDED PARCEL FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, AND NO
PORTION OF SAID PARCEL SHALL BE USED OR SOLD WHICH DOES NOT MEET LOT
WIDTH AND AREA REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THIS CHAPTER, NOR SHALL
ANY DIVISION OF THE PARCEL BE MADE WHICH LEAVES REMAINING ANY LOT
WITH WIDTH OR AREA BELOW THE REQUIREMENTS STATED IN THIS CHAPTER,
EXCEPT TO ALLOW THE ADDITION TO ABUTTING LAND TO MAKE A STANDARD
LOT, PROVIDING SUCH SALE DOES NOT THEREBY CREATE A SUBSTANDARD
REMAINING LOT.]
14.20.105 Townsite Historic {TSH) Zoning District.
(e) Development Criteria. The development criteria is intended to provide for a district in which
residential and business enterprises cohabit-habitat as a desirable and compatible use. All
proposed construction, renovation, demolition, or alteration shall:
(1) Encourage, whenever passible and compatible with historic character of the TSH zone, foot
traffic; restaurants, gift shops, parks, etc.; indigenous Kenai Peninsula flora; wooden structures
including log style with soft colored or natural sidings.
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(2) Discourage uses which will violate the historic and scenic quality of the TSH zone; buildings
and building additions that are not compatible with adjacent buildings or which violate the
existing character and scale of the district.
{3) Specific structures and activities which will not be allowed, but are not limited ta:
{a) Buildings with "modern design style of architecture" that have no historical correlation with
the district;
[(B) MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCES (EXCLUDING DUPLEXES)];
(c) Gas stations;
(d) Auto repair shops;
[(E) RENTAL STORAGE OF ANY KIND];
(i) Uses.
(1) Principal Permitted Uses as allowed in Land Use Table.
(2) Conditional Uses: As allowed in the Land Use Table, KMC 14.20.150 and subject to the
provision of this chapter.
[1. SUCH USES MUST BE SIMILAR TO PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN THE ZONE.
2. SUCH USES MUST BE IN HARMONY WITH THE INTENT OF THE ZONE.]
14.2D.15G Yearly review.
The administrative official shall review the operations of the permit holder [EACH YEAR
WITHIN SIXTY (b0) DAYS FOLLOWING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISSUANCE OF
THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT] annually to determine whether such permit holder is in
compliance with the provisions of this chapter. He shall compile a report based on his review and
shall submit his report, along with the report of the permit holder as required by this chapter, to
the Commission.
14.20.160 Townhouses.
(b} Townhouses shall be subject to the following standards:
{$) The developer or subdivider of any townhouse development including Gammon open area,
property, or amenities, shall have evidence that compliance with the Horizontal Property
Regimes Act, AS 34.07 has been made prior to the sale of any townhouse dwelling units[, AND
FURTHER:].
[(A) THE DEVELOPER OR SUBDIVIDER OF ANY TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
SHALL DEPOSIT WITH THE APPROPRIATE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, FORMED
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIMES ACT CITED IN THIS
SECTION, A CONTINGENCY FUND IN THE SUM OF $500 PER DWELLING UNIT IN
THE TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT;
(B) A COPY OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION SHOWING IN
WHAT MANNER THE AFORESAID CONTINGENCY FUND SHALL BE CONTROLLED
SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE CITY FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.]
14.20.161 Zero lot line development.
{b) Zero lot line development shall be subject to the following standards;
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(5) The developer or subdivider of any zero lot line development including common open areas,
property, or amenities, shall have evidence that compliance with the Horizontal Property
Regimes Act, AS 34.07, has been made prior to the sale of any zero lot line dwelling units[,
AND FURTHER:].
[(i} THE DEVELOPER OR SUBDIVIDER OF ANY ZERO LOT LINE DEVELOPMENT
SHALL DEPOSIT WITH THE APPROPRIATE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, FORMED
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIMES ACT, CITED IN
THIS SECTION, A CONTINGENCY FUND IN THE SUM OF $500 PER DWELLING UNIT
IN THE ZERO LOT LINE DEVELOPMENT;
(ii) A COPY OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, SHOWING IN
WHAT MANNER THE AFORESAID CONTINGENCY FUND SHALL BE CONTROLLED,
SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE CITY FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.]
{7) Side yard setbacks [SHOULD BE TEN FEET (10') FOR SINGLE FLOOR, FIFTEEN
FOOT (15') SETBACK FOR ONE AND ONE-HALF AND TWO STORY] as stated in the Land
Development Requirements Table
14.20.170 Planned unit residential development.
(b) Planned Unit Residential Development shall be subject to the following standards:
(8) The developer or subdivider of any Planned Unit Residential Development including
common open area, property, or amenities, shall have evidence that compliance with Horizontal
Property Regimes Act, AS 34.07 has been made prior to the sale of any townhouse dwelling
units[, and further:].
[(A) THE DEVELOPER OR SUBDIVIDER OF ANY PLANNED UNIT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT SHALL DEPOSIT WITH THE APPROPRIATE HOMEOWNERS'
ASSOCIATION, FORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY
REGIMES ACT CITED IN THIS SECTION, A CONTINGENCY FUND IN THE SUM OF
$500 PER DWELLING UNIT IN THE TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT;
(B} A COPY OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION SHOWING IN
WHAT MANNER THE AFORESAID CONTINGENCY FUND SHALL BE CONTROLLED
SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE CITY FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.]
14.20.190 Principal structures.
(a} Erection of More Than One Principal Structure on a Lot. In any zone more than one (1)
principal structure housing a permitted use may be erected on a single lot; provided that, area
width and ail other development requirements of the zone shall be met for each principal
structure as though each structure were on an individual lot exce tone additional sin le-famil
dwelling may be permitted„ on the same lot provided the principal structure is a single-fam_il_y
dwelling, and the maximum lot coverage and setback requirements for the zone are met.
{b) Distance Between Buildings on a Lot. No detached dwelling or other main building shall be
less than six (6) feet from any other detached dwelling or main building on the same building
site.
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14.20.200 Accessory structures.
(a) Yard Requirements far Accessory Structures. Where yards are required, accessory structures
shall be subject to the same requirements as principal structures except as follows:
{2) Covered but unenclased passenger landingsz [OR] carports or storage sheds not more than
one (1} story in height may extend into either side yard o_r rear yard, but such structure shall not
be closer than three {3) feet to an adjoining lot;
{4} A detached accessory building may be permitted to occupy a rear yard; provided that, not
more than one-third (113) of the total area of such rear yard shall be so occupied. Except as
provided in I{MC 14.20.200(a)(2), setbacks must be maintained if structure requires a building
14.20.220 Signs and advertising devices.
{b) Prohibited Signs:
(13) [NO] OfF premises commercial advertising signs, including billboards, are not allowed in
any zone except at an outdoor sporting event, sport facili _ or field.
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~Si~ns on licensed, functional motor vehicles are exempt from this subsection, provided that
the primary use_o_f the vehicle is not the display of signs and that such vehicle is not used as a
static display for advertising.
__(15) Balloons or other gas-filled figures are not permitted.
(c) Signs Not Requiring a Permit:
{S) Real estate signs: One sign not exceeding five (5) squaze feet in residential zones and 32
square feet in commercial and industrial zones, advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the
building or premises on which it is maintained.
{6) Signs within a building or on a structure or fence located- at an outdoor sporting event,
sporting facility or field.
(12) Event signs. One unlighted si:~n of up to (32) square feet may be displayed on private
property far the purpose of announcing an event of a civic, philanthropic, educational, or
religious organization. Signs may be installed no sooner than ten days prior to the event
announced and shall be removed within five days after the event. No event signs may be
installed for a period exceeding thirty, days in an_y ninety-day period. The ninety-day._,periad
begins on the first day the event sign is displayed.
{d) Signs Permitted in Residential Zones:
(5) Real estate signs of more than five square feet: Real estate signs advertising the sale or lease
of two acres or more, or f ve or more contiguous lots may be combined into one sign of not mare
than thirty-two (32) square feet. [THE DISPLAY OF SUCH SIGNS SHALL BE LIMITED TO
A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS. PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION THEREOF, THE APPLICANT
MAY REQUEST AN EXTENSION OF NOT MORE THAN ONE YEAR FROM THE
COMMISSION.] The sign shall be removed [UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TWO-
YEAR PERIOD OR EXTENSION THEREOF OR] within two weeks after the sale of the
property. A permanent subdivision sign may be placed at one entrance to a subdivision and may
contain only the name of the subdivision. Such sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
Any illumination shall be by indirect means.
(e) Signs Permitted in Commercial and Industrial Zones:
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{1) All signs permitted by this Code, provided that the square footage of all signs other than
wall, marquee, and roof signs shall not exceed a total of [81 ] 120 square feet per business.
Where there is more than one business on a premises, a combined sign for all businesses on that
premises shall not exceed [154] 200 square feet.
(h) Specific Definitions Pertaining to Signs:
(18) "Portable sign" means a sign other than a temporary sign that is not attached to any building
[OR], structure or ermanent ole. It may readily be moved from one location to another. It is
designed to rest on the ground when displayed and may be with or without its own wheels. It
may or may not be lighted.
14.20.240 Mobile homes.
(f) Manufactured and modular homes as defined are exem t from this subsection.
14.20.245 Recreational vehicles.
(d} Prohibited Use of Recreational Vehicles. No person may occupy or utilize any recreational
vehicle as living quarters or sleeping accommodations under any of the following conditions:
(3) While such vehicle is parked on private property and set up for long term use. Long term use
includes, but is not limited to, connection to external fuel tanks or natural gas, skirting in,
connection to water, sewer, electrical, or exceeding thirty (30} consecutive days.
(e) Exceptions to Prohibited Uses.
(4) Recreational vehicles may be set up as living or sleeping quarters by permit in conjunction
with an active buildin ermit under the failowin conditions:
1. During the p_ eriod of April 1 until October 31.
2. On bona fide construction sites.
3. One recreational vehicle per construction site.
4. Permits are for a maximum of one-hundred eight (180} days.
14.20.250 Off-street parking and loading requirements.
(a} jIN ALL ZONES] For non-residential uses, there shall be provided at the time of construction
of any main building or at the time of the alteration, enlargement, or change in use of any main
building, permanently maintained off-street parking facilities for the use of occupants,
employees, or patrons of such building. It shall be the joint and several responsibility of the
owner and/or occupant of any main building or structure to provide, and thereafter maintain,
minimum free off-street parking facilities as required below.
(b) No existing parking area and no parking area provided for the purpose of complying with the
provisions of this chapter shall hereafter be relinquished or reduced in any manner below the
requirements herein established.
(4) Design Standards.
(B) [PARKING AREAS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR SALES DISPLAY, STORAGE,
REPAIR WORK, OR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN PARKING] Parkin areas and front
ary ds as _defined in 14.20.320 (b} (75), which includes ,the required parking spaces, in
commercial use areas shall not be used for storage, repair work or any purpose other than
parking, landscaping, signage, or sales displays. Anon-conforming use of ,parking areas and
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front yards prohibited by this section shall be made to conform to_this section within a period of
two (2) years after adoption of this ordinance.
Exception: Semi-trailers or containers may be parked in these areas for no more than thirty
consecutive da s to facilitate unloadin . Truckin terminals and bona fide construction sites are
exempt;
(8) Off-Street Parking Requirements: (See attached Addendum A.)
14.20.280 Public hearings and notifications.
{c} Property Owner Notification: [A COPY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED NEWSPAPER]
Notification shall be sent by certified mail to real property owners on record on the borough
assessor's records within a 300-foot periphery of the parcel affected by the proposed action. This
notice shall be mailed not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing. When a public
hearing is to be held about a proposed zoning ordinance amendment involving a change in the
text or major district boundary changes, no notification of neighboring property owners shall be
required, but notices shall be displayed in at least three (3}public places.
14.20.290 Appeals--Board of adjustment.
(a) Appeals from decisions of the administrative official or the Commission must be submitted in
writing to the City Clerk within [THIRTY (30}) fifteen 1 S days of the decision. The appeal
shall be heard by the Kenai City Council acting as the Board of Adjustment.
14.20.320 Definitions.
(b) Specific Definitions: (*Remove numbering and insert these alphabetically.)
"Manufactured housing" is a dwelling unit that meets Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Standards for manufactured housing and,..is wider than sixteen feet, has a roof pitch of 4.12 or
greater with slu'ngles and siding common to standard residential construction is moved on the
highway by a licensed commercial trailer and placed on a permanent foundation.
"Modular home" means a building constructed as a prefabricated or assembled unit at a place
other than the building site:. is wider than sixteen feet, has a roof pitch of 4.12 or greater with
shingles and siding common to standard residential •construction and is moved o_n the highway by
a licensed commercial trailer and then placed on a permanent foundation.
"Mobile home" a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent
chassis in accordance_with Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Standards contained in
Code of Federal Regulations Title 24, Chapter 20, and designed to be used as a dwelling unit,
with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. A mobile home
is subject to all regulations applying thereto, whether or not wheels, axles, hitch or other
appurtenances of mobility are removed and regardless, of the nature of the. foundation provided
14.22.010 Land Use Table. {See attached Addendum "B.")
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14.24.01 Development Requirements Table. (See attached Addendum "B.")
14.24.030 Addendum to development requirements tables.
A. Additional Requirements.
I. Minimum Yards.
Yards for Corner Lots. The minimum side yard an the street side, or platted right-of--way, or
government easement, of a corner lot shall be the same as the minimum front yard required for
that zone. The front_y_ard shall be determined as being the area between the main entrance to the
building and the street, right of way, or government easement.
2. Maximum Heights.
Height Limitation of Structures Near Airport. All structures in aircraft-approach zones and
within eight thousand (8,000) feet of the main runway shall be subject to height limitation on the
basis of obstruction criteria as shown on the current FAA-approved Kenai Airport Master Plan
drawings which are on file at Kenai City Hall.
14.25.020 Application.
This section shall apply to all commercial and industrial development and all development of
[$ i 0,000] $20,000 or more in the Townsite Historic Zone (TSH) within the City of Kenai and
shall apply to both the landscaping and site plans. "Commercial and industrial development" and
"all development" shall be def ned as any improvements requiring a building permit for new
construction or any improvements of [$10,000] $20,000 or more, which adds square footage,
[ALTERS THE EXTERIOR, OR CHANGES THE OCCUPANCY OF THE BUILDING,]
located on properties within the Central Commercial (CC), General Commercial (CG), Heavy
Industrial (IH), Townsite Historic (TSH), and Light Industrial {IL) zoning districts. It shall be
unlawful for any person to construct, erect or maintain any structure, building, fence, or
improvement, including landscaping, parking, and other facilities on property designated as a
commercial tract unless such improvements aze constructed or reconstructed in a manner
consistent with the approved plan.
14.25.030 Landscaping/site plan--Submittal requirements.
Three {3) copies of the landscaping/site plan (11x14" size} shall be submitted for approval to the
Planning Specialist prior to the issuance of a building permit. One copy of the approved plans
shall be returned to the applicant; one copy filed; and the third copy showing action taken, filed
with the Building Official. The landscapinglsite plan shall be prepared at a minimum scale of I"
= 20' and shall include the following information:.. .
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DWELLING AND LODGING MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING .
SPACES REQUIRED
Hotels, rooming and houses and other structures One per dwelling unit and one per three guest
containing sleeping rooms other than, or in room.
addition to, dwelling units.
Mobile Home Parks.
Motels.
Two per trailer.
One per unit.
Multiple-family dwellings and other places One per efficiency unit; 1-112 per one-bedroom
containing dwelling units. unit; and two per two or more bedroom units.
Single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings,
and parish houses.
Two per dwelling unit.
I INSTITUTIONS AND PUBLIC USES I MINIMUM C ~QiOF~PARKING
Churches, theaters, auditoriums, and other
places of public assembly with fixed seats.
One per fve seats in the principal assembly
area. The width of a seat or a bench or pew shall
be considered 22 inches.
Clinics.
Day nurseries, foster homes, and kindergarten
[ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOLS. ]
Hospitals, sanitariums, nursing and rest homes
Three per doctor or dentist or health care
professional plus one per exam room or dentist
chair plus one-half per .employee.
One-half per employee plus one space for every
ten 10 children cared for at the facili
[ONE-HALF PER EMPLOYEE. ]
One per resident and staff doctor plus 112 per
employee, intern, and nurse, plus one per every
five beds plus one per institutional vehicle.
Libraries, exhibition halls, and other places of 112 per employee, plus one per 100 sq. ft. of
public assembly without fixed seats. usable floor area.
Mortuaries and funeral homes.
One per every eight parlor or chapel seats, plus
one per funeral vehicle.
OFF-STREET PARHING REQUIREMENTS
(Suggested Code changes)
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Municipal buildings and public utility buildings.
Post offices and telegraph offices.
Public Schools
[SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS.]
Trade and business schools, music schools,
dance studios and other private schools and
colleges.
112 per employee, plus one per official vehicle,
plus one visitor space for each 500 sq. ft. of
office or display space.
One per employee, plus one per 100 sq. ft. of
gross floor area.
1/2 per employee, one per classroom plus one
for every_ten (10) students in those schools who
are permitted to drive to schoaI. Schools with
auditoriums shall provide only the spaces
required here or for the auditorium, whichever
is rTg_ eater.
[ONE PER EVERY SEVEN PUPILS, PLUS
ONE PER EVERY TWO EMPLOYEES.]
112 space per employee plus one per every five
students based upon the maximum number
attending class at one time.
COMMERCIAL I MT1VIMiSJPMACNUMRBEEQR~OF~PARKING
Automotive service andlor sales.
[FOUR PER MAINTENANCE STALL PLUS
ADEQUATE SPACES TO ACCOMMODATE
ALL NEW AND USED RETAIL UNITS AND
CUSTOMER PARKING GENERATED BY
RETAIL SALES.] One for each 400 square feet
of usable floor area of sales room and one for
each auto service stall.
Banks, buildings, and loan companies.
One per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Business and professional offices not generally One per 400 sq. ft. of floor space.
patronized by the public.
Beauty and barber shops.
Bowling alleys.
Gasoline stations.
One per 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Four per alley.
One for each two gas pumps plus two per grease
rack workin ba or carwash bay.
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(suggested Code changes)
ADDENDUM "A"
Page 2 of 4
Grocery store, delicatessen, drug store, or
pharmacy.
Household services and trades such as carpentry,
electrical servicing, plumbing and heating shops,
paper hanging, painting, furniture upholstering,
decorating shops, and other similar service
establishments .
Laundry and dry-cleaning pick-up stations
Medical office buildings.
Povl halls, billiard parlors.
Restaurants, cafes, soda fountains, eating and
drinking places, clubs, nightclubs and lodes,
etc.
Self-service dry cleaning and laundry
establishments.
Service stations.
Skatin rinks dance halls civic clubs and
similar uses without fixed seats.
Taxicab companies.
Nurseries and greenhouses.
Retail and wholesale stores of bulky items (e.g.
furniture and major appliances).
Retail and wholesale stores of non-bulky items.
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(Suggested Code changes)
112 per employee plus one per company vehicle
plus one per 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
112 per employee, plus one per company vehicle
plus one per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
112 per employee plus one per 500 sq. ft. of
gross floor area.
Three per doctor or dentist or health care
~ofessional plus one per exam room or dentist
chair plus one-half per, employee.
Three per table.
112 per employee plus one per five seats.
One per every four washing machines and/or
dry cleaning machines.
[Three] One for each two gas pumps plus two
per grease rack, [OR] working bay, or carwash
~•
One {1} for each 200 square feet of dross floor
area.
One per taxi operated by the company plus one
extra space.
112 per employee plus four spaces for customer
parking.
112 per employee plus one per company vehicle
plus one per 800 sq. ft. of sales area.
112 per employee plus ane per company vehicle
plus 300 sq. ft. of sales area.
ADDENDUM "A"
Page 3 of 4
Warehouses.
Wholesale, retail, and commercial storage.
Manufacturing industries.
Manufacturing research and laboratories
Printing, publishing, and allied industries,
welding, blacksmith shops, manufacturing,
bakeries, dry cleaning, and dyeing plants.
Trucking terminals, storage yard, building
contractors, lumber yards, etc.
Veterinarian office, dog. hospitals, animal
clinics, and kennels.
One 1 _for each 2,(}00 square feet of dross floor
area.
1/2 per employee plus one per company vehicle
plus two spaces, but a total of no less than four
spaces.
One per every three employees and officers on
the maximum employee shift, plus one per
company vehicle.
112 per employee plus one per company vehicle.
An additional lot or reserved space shall be
provided for visitor parking equal to 5 % of the
employee parking spaces, but not less than three
spaces.
112 per employee on the maximum employee
shift plus one per company vehicle and five for
customer parking.
112 per employee plus one per company vehicle,
truck, tractor, or trailer stored at the site when
not in use, and five for customer parking.
112 per veterinarian and employees and two for
visitors.
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(Suggested Code changes)
ADDENDUM "A"
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14.22.010
Chapter 14.22
LAND USE TABLE*
Sections:
14.22.010 Land use table.
* Editor's Note: The [and tue table was moved to its own chapter by
request of the city.
14.22.010 Land use table.
KEY: P =Principal Permitted Use
C =Conditional Use
S =Secondary Use
N =Not Permitted Table 1 of 3
NOTE: Reference footnotes on
following pages for additional
restrictions
ZONING DLS"TRICTS
LAND USES C RR RRl RS RSl RS2 RU CC CG IL IH R TSH
RESIDENTIAL
One Family Dwelling C1° P P P P P P S 5' SZ S' P P
Two~Three Family Dwelling C" P P P P P P S S` C ~ i .' P
Four Family Dwelling C'a P C3 P N N P S S` C C C P
Five/Siz Family Dwelling C" C' N P N N P S S` C C C P
Seven or More Family Dwelling C1E C3 N C3 N N P S S! C C C P
Townhouses ' C" C C C C C C C C C C j C C
Mobile Home Parks 6 N C C C C C C C C C C C N
Planned Unit Residential C18
Development ~ C C C C C C C C C C C C
COMMERCIAL
Automotive Sales N C C" N N N C P P P P N N
Automotive Service Stations N C C19 N N N C P P P P C N
Banks N C Ct9 C N N C P P P C C C
Business/Consumer Services N C C" C N N C P P P C C C
Hotels/Motels N C C19 C N N C P P P C C P
Professional Offices N C C" C N N P P P P P C P
Restaurants N C C19 C N N C P P P C C C
Addendum "B"
Page 1 of 7
LAND USE TABLE
KEY: P =Principal Permitted Use NOTE: Reference footnotes on
C =Conditional Use following pages for additional
S =Secondary Use restrictions
N =Not Permitted Table 2 of 3
ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USES C RR RRl RS RSl RS2 RU CC CG IL IlH R TSH
Retail/Wholesale Business N C C19 C N N C P P P P C C
'TheaurslCommercial Recreation N C C19 C N N C P P C C P C
INDUSTRIAL
Airports and Related Uses C C19 C" N N C P P P P C N
Automotive Repair~re
Ret:apping/Rebuilding N C Ci9 C" N N C P P P P N N
Gas ManufacturelStorage N N C19 C19 N N N N N {:° C9 N N
Manufacturing/Fahricating/
Assembly/Storage N C C C N N C C P P P C C
Warehouses N G C19 C N N C C P9 P P C N
PUBLIC!
INSTPI'UTIUNAL
Charitable Institutions C C C C C C P P P P P C P
Charches C P10 P'a pio pio pio p~° pro pi° C C P'
8 P
Clinics C C C C C C C P P P C C C
Coliegcs C C C C C C C P P C C C C
Elementary Schools C C C C C C C P P C C C C
Governmental Buildings C C C C C C C P P P C C C
High Schools C C C C C C C P P C C C C
Hospitals C C C C C C C P P P C C C
Libraries C C C C C C C'~ P P P C C P
Museums C C C C C C C P P P C C P
Parks and Recreation P 5 S S S S S P P S S P P
Sanitariums C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Addendum "B"
Page 2 of 7
LAND USE TABLE
KEY: P =Principal Permitted Use NOTE: Reference footnotes on
C =Conditional Use following pages for additional
S =Secondary Use restrictions
N =Not Permitted Table 3 of 3
ZONING DLSTRICTS
LAND USES C RR RRl RS RSi RS2 RU CC CG IL iH R TSH
MISCELLANEOUS
Animal $oarding 's C C C C C N N C C C C C N
Bed and Breakfasts C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Cabin Rentals C C C C N N N P P P C C P
Cemeteries C C C C N N N C C C C C C
Crematories N C N C N N C C C C C C C
Day Care Centers `~ C C C C C C C C C C C C C
DorinitoriesBoarding Houses C C C C C C P S' S C P C C
Essential Services P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Farming/Gardening/General Agriculture P P P P P P P F P P C P P
Greenhouses/Tree Nurseries 13 C C C C C C C P P P C C C
Assemblages 's
(Large: Circuses, Fain, etc.) C C C C C C C P's Pis pis pis C p
Lodges/FraternalOrganizations N C C C C C C P P P C C P
Nursing, Convalescent or Rest Homes N C C C C C C P P C C C C
Parking, Off-Street P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Parking, Public Lots 12 C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Private Clubs N C C C C C C P P C C S C
Radioll'V Transmitters/CelI Sites P P C C C C C P P P P C C
Recreational Vehicle Parks C C C C N N C C C C C C C
Social Halls N C C C C C C P P C C C C
Subsurface Extraction of Natural
Resources 16 C C C C C C C C C C C C N
Surface Extraction of Natural
Resources " C C C C N N C C C C C C N
Union Halls N C C C C C C P P P C C C
Addendum "B"
Page 3 of 7
FOOTNOTES
(1) Allowed as a secondary use except on the ground floor of the part of the building fronting on collector
streets and major highways.
(2) One (I} single-family residence per parcel, which is part of the main building.
(3) Allowed as a conditional use, subject to satisfying the following conditions:
{a) The usable area per dwelling unit shall be the same as that required for dwelling units in the RS
zone;
(b) The site square footage in area must be approved by the Commission;
(c} Yards around the site, off-street parking, and other development requirements shall be the same
as for principal uses in the RR zone;
(d) Water and sewer facilities shall meet the requirements of all applicable health regulations;
(e) The proposed dwelling group will constitute a residential area of sustained desirability and stability;
will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood, and will not adversely
affect surrounding property values;
(f) The buildings shall be used only for residential purposes and customary accessory uses, such as
garages, storage spaces, and recreational and community activities;
(g) There shall be provided, as part of the proposed development, adequate recreation areas to serve
the needs of the anticipated population;
{h) The development shall not produce a volume of traffic in excess of the capacity for which the
access streets are designed;
(i) The property adjacent to the proposed dwelling group will not be adversely affected.
{4) See "Townhouses" section.
{5) See "Mobile Homes" section.
(6) Allowed as a conditional use, subject to "Mobile Hornes" section and provided that any mobile home
park meets the minimum Federal Housing Authority requirements.
(7) See "Planned Unit Residential Development" section.
(8) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that the proposed location and the characteristics of the site will
not destroy the residential character of the neighborhood.
{9) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that all applicable safety and fire regulations are met.
(10) Provided that no part of any building is located nearer than thirty (30) feet to any adjoining street or
property line.
(11) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that no part of any building is located nearer than thirty {30)
feet to any adjoining street or property line and provided further that the proposed location and
characteristics of the use will not adversely affect the commercial development of the zone.
(I2) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that the following conditions are met:
(a) The proposed location of the use and the size and characteristic of the site will maximize its benefit
to the public;
(b) Exits and entrances and off-street parking for the use are located to prevent traffic hazards on public
streets.
(13) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that setbacks, buffer strips, and other provisions are adequate
io assure that the use will not be a nuisance to surrounding properties. The Commission shall specify
the conditions necessary to fulfill this requirement.
(14) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that no indication of said use is evident from the exterior of
the mortuary.
Addendum "B"
Page 4 of 7
(15) Allowed, provided that the fallowing conditions are met:
(a) An uncleared buffer strip of at least thirty (30) fees shall be provided between said use and any
adjoining property in a residential zone.
(b} Exits and entrances and off-street pazicing for the use shall be Iocated to prevent traffic hazards
on the public streets.
(16) See "Conditional Uses" section.
{l7) See "Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources" section.
(l8) Conditional Use allowed only on privately held property. Not allowed on government lands.
{ 19} Allowed as a conditional use provided that ingress and egress from the property is from the Kenai Spur
Highway.
_(20}~he airport and related uses allowed under this entry ar_e_ aircraft
approach zones _per KMC 7.4.20.070 (a) . ~ " ~~~
Addendum "B"
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14.24.010
Chapter 14.24
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABLES*
Sections:
14.24.01.0 Minimum lot area
requirements.
14.24.020 General requirements.
X4.24.030 Addendum to development
requirements tables.
• Editor's Nou: The development requirements tables were moved
to their own chapter by requrs[ of the city.
14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements.
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE
ZONIIVG DISTRICTS
USES C /RR RRl RS RSl RS2 RU/TSH II. IH CC CG R
MIlVIMUM I.C}T
AREA
(square feet)
5inglelFtvo/ 20,000 20,000 7,200 12,500 7,200 7,204 20,000
T#tree Family
Dwelling See individual
sections of Code
Four Family 20,000 22,400 9,600 N N 7,204 for requirements. 20,000
Dwelling
Five Family 22,440 N 12,000 N N 7,200 20,400
Dwelling
Six Family 24,800 N 14,400 N N 7,200 20.000
Dwelling
Seven or More 27,200 +2,400 N 16,800 +2,404 N N 7,200 20,004
Family Dwelling for each unit far each tutu
over 7 over 7
Note:
1. Listed square footages are the minimum required for each zone.
2. Greater lot square footages may be required to satisfy Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
(ADEC) requirements where on-site water supply and/or sewer is necessary.
(Amended during 7-7-99 supplement)
Addendum "B"
Page 6 of 7
14.24.020
14.24.020 General regeurements.
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE
ZOMNG DISTRICTS
USES /RR RRl RS RS1 RS2 RU/TSH II, IH CC CG R
MINIMUM I.oT WIDTH (feet) 90 90 64 60 60 60 90
MINIMUM YARD SIZE (feet)
Front 25 25 25 2S 25 10 25
Side`
Oae-storyz
DayIig6t Basement/SpIit I„eve12
Two-story=
ZS
15
i5
iS
15
15
5
10
15
5
10
15
S
i0
15
5
5
53
See individual
sections of Code for
the requirements
i5
15
15
Rear 2A 20 20 20 20 103 20
MAXIhIUM LOT COVERAGE 30% 30°do 30% 30% 30~ 40% 30%
M.~XIIVIUM HIIGHT (in feet) 35 35 35 35 3S
FooTlvoTES:
l . Side setbacks aze determined independently from the front view of the structure. Plot pla.n/As-built
will distinguish single and two-story portions of building to verify setback distances are met.
2. Story is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper
surface of the floor next above or the ceiling or roof above.
One-story is defined as a story having direct access from grade level without a lower story. A
structure having a lower story situated below none-story is considered aone-story structure in its
entirety.
Two-story is defined as one-story plus more than, one-half (1/2) the height of the lower story ali
situated above grade.
Daylight basement/split level is defined as one-story plus less than one-half (1/2) the height of the
lower story all situated above grade.
For purposes of these footnotes, Grade is defined as the lowest point of elevation of the finished
surface of the ground between the building and a line five (5) feet from the building.
3. Except that for each story over two (2) stories, each side and rear Yazd shall be increased three (3)
feet, but need not exceed fourteen (14) feet for each side yard and nineteen (19) feet for the rear
yard.
(Amended during 7-7-99 supplement)
Addendum "B"
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