HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ2000-09CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ00-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE AT 3.10 BE
AMENDED.
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 an 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 city 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 20,000 square feet or greater. On lots
containing two-family or multiple family dwelling units, no livestock shall be
allowed on lots containing less than 18,000 square feet per dwelling unit. No
livestock shall be allowed in the RU, RS1, 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 11. Ratite
2. Horse 12. Duck
3. American bison 13. Goose
4. Llama 14. Chicken
5. Alpaca IS. Turkey
6. Sheep
7. Swine
8. Goat
9. Mule
10. Donkey
(d) (1] Except for the RS1, 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 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 far 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.
{d)(3) if two or more lots of continuous frontage are owned or leased
by the same person{s) and the combined square footage of such
lots otherwise meets the requirements of this ordinance for the
keeping of livestock, such lots shall be considered a single lot for
purposes of this ordinance.
(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.
(f} Corrals, pens, hutches, coops or other animal containment
structures must have a minimum setback of twenty-five (2S) 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDS TO THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL THAT KMC 3.10
BE AMENDED.
PASSED BY THE PLANING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, this j ~ ay of 2000.
Chairman
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