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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
PZ00-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE AT KMC 13.30.080
BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
ON THE VEGETATED AREAS OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTH SHORE OF THE KENAI
RIVER AND COOK INLET.
WHEREAS, that portions of the south shore of the Kenai River near the mouth of the
river and adjacent areas of Cook Inlet beach containing vegetated areas are sensitive
environmental areas; and
WHEREAS, the vegetation, including beach grass, in those areas is necessary to
maintain a stable and healthy beach environment; and
WHEREAS, the operation of motorized vehicles in those areas causes harm to the
plant life necessary to sustain a stable beach and healthy beach environment; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of K~:nai to prohibit operation of motor
vehicles in such areas; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is not intended to restrict motor vehicle operation on or
access to the non-vegetated beach areas of the south share;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA THAT KMC 13.30.080 BE AMENDED
AS APPEARS IN ATTACHMENT A.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, this 13~ day of September 2000.
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