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City of Seldovia Municipal Code

Title 18: Zoning

Chapter 18.24 Zoning Districts

18.24.010. Zoning Districts.
A. Section 21.04.010 of the borough code divides the borough into two zoning districts, rural and municipal. The municipal district of the city is further divided into zoning districts and within each district, only certain uses and standards are allowed as prescribed in this zoning code.

B. The Seldovia district is divided into the following types of use districts:

  1. RG General Residential
  2. RSM Residential, Special Multifamily
  3. WCR Waterfront Commercial Residential
  4. C Commercial
  5. I Industrial
  6. CM Commercial Marine
  7. CR Commercial Residential
  8. P Public
  9. A Airport
C. The zoning districts established by ordinance shall be bounded as shown on a zoning map entitled "Seldovia Zoning Map."

18.24.020. Zoning Map.
A. The official zoning map shall be kept in the City offices. The Seldovia zoning map presented with this zoning code is adopted by reference and declared to be part of this zoning code in the exact form as it exists on the date this zoning code is adopted.

B. If the zoning map becomes lost or damaged, the map or significant parts thereof remaining after partial destruction shall be preserved. The City Council may, by ordinance, adopt a new zoning map which shall be consistent with and supersede the old zoning map.

C. The map shall be signed by the City Clerk with a note of the date of adoption by the City Council. Amendments shall be immediately added to the official zoning map with a notation of the date of adoption by the City Council.

Chapter 18.28 General Provisions

21.86.010 Compliance.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this zoning code, all land and structures within the city shall be constructed. used, occupied or altered in conformance with the requirements of the zoning district in which they are located.

B. No building permit shall be issued for any new structure or alteration of an existing structure unless the structure or alteration complies with the provisions of the Seldovia Zoning Code.

C. All structures shall be built to the Building Codes in effect at the time of construction.

18.28.020 Unlisted Uses.
Unlisted uses may be allowed within a district upon written decision by the city planning commission, providing that each unlisted use meets all of the following conditions:

  1. The use is not specifically permitted in any other district;
  2. The use is not more appropriate to another district; and
  3. The use is consistent with the purpose of the district in question, and is similar to other uses permitted outright.

18.28.030 Parking, Garage and Loading Facilities.
Every building hereafter erected, enlarged or converted to another use shall conform to the parking, garage, and loading facility requirement of this zoning code and city ordinances.

Chapter 18.32 RG Residential General District

18.32.010 Purpose.
This district is designed to provide an area for residential development.

18.32.020 Permitted Uses.
In the RG district, permitted uses are as follows:

  1. Structures containing less than five dwelling units
  2. Home occupations
  3. Mobile homes
  4. Rental units
  5. Accessory uses

18.32.025 Prohibited Uses.
In the RG district, prohibited uses are as follows: A. Any use which causes excessive odors, effiuent, smoke, dust, vibrations, electrical interference, bright or flashing light, or other objectionable conditions which would interfere with the quiet enjoyment of a residential neighborhood.

Conditional Uses.
The following uses shall be permitted if it is determined the conditions set forth in this chapter and Chapters 18.64 and 18.68 are met:

  1. Structures containing more than four dwelling units
  2. Fraternal organizations
  3. Hospitals
  4. Mobile home parks
  5. Public school and recreation facilities
  6. Churches
  7. Private schools
  8. Public utilities and approved fuel storage
  9. Accessory uses related to fishing industry

18.32.040 Minimum Lot Size and Width.
A 5000 square feet for a structure containing one dwelling unit.

B. 2500 square feet per dwelling unit for structures containing two or more dwelling units, provided all other standards are met.

C. Residential developments utilizing a common open space design shall contain a total area equal to that required by subsections A or B of this section, and each dwelling unit which is sold on a lot within the development shall have at least a 2000 square foot lot.

18.32.050 Parking Spaces.
Two off-street parking spaces each measuring 20 by 10 feet are required for each dwelling unit. This area does not include any area required for driveways and maneuvering in parking areas.

Lot Coverage.
Principal and accessory structures shall not cover more than 50 percent of the lot area.

18.32.070 Building Setback.
A Along any lot boundary bordering a right-of-way, the building setback required is 10 feet measured from the property line. B. Buildings shall be set back five feet from all other lot boundaries.

18.32.080 Building Height.
The maximum building height is thirty-five (35) feet.

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