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City of Seldovia Municipal Code

Title 18: Zoning

Chapter 18.36 RSM Residential, Special Multifamily District

18.36.010 Purpose.
This district is designed to accommodate multifamily structures which are developed for occupants requiring fewer parking spaces and less outdoor recreation area because of age and limitations on the number of occupants per dwelling unit.

18.36.020 Conditional Uses.
The following uses shall be permitted if it is determined the conditions in Chapter 18.68 and design standards of this chapter are met:
A. Structures containing more than four dwelling units.

18.36.030 Minimum Lot Size and Width.
In the RSM district, the minimum lot size and width is 1800 square feet per dwelling unit, provided all other standards are met.

18.36.040 Parking Area.
One off-street parking space measuring 20 by 10 feet is required for each unit This area does not include any area required for driveways and maneuvering in parking areas. The number of parking spaces required may be reduced if it is determined in the conditional use procedures that occupants require fewer parking spaces.

18.36.050 Lot Coverage.
Principal and accessory structures shall not cover more than 70 percent of the lot area.

18.36.060 Building Setback.
The building setback for this district shall be as specified in Section 18.32.070.

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

Chapter 18.40 WCR Waterfront Commercial Residential District

18.40.010 Purpose.
A. This district is designed to preserve and enhance the following characteristics of Seldovia:

  1. Marine orientation of the community
  2. Pedestrian orientation
  3. Variety of compatible mixed use development
  4. Scenic features due to the natural terrain and vegetation
B. The district provides an area for the service and commercial activities which support water dependent activities related to commercial and sport fishing, tourism, recreation and transportation. The district also provides the opportunity for people to enjoy waterfront living.

18.40.020 Permitted Uses.
In the WCR district, permitted uses are as follows:

  1. Residential uses
  2. Home occupations
  3. Retail
  4. Service
  5. Office
  6. Accessory uses

Prohibited Uses.
In the WCR district. prohibited uses are as follows:

  1. Motor vehicle sales and service;
  2. Extraction of natural resources for sale not incidental to development of the area for a permitted use.

18.40.040 Performance Standards.
Each permitted use shall meet the following performance standards:

  1. All permits required for work done in the tidelands shall be obtained prior to granting a building permit.
  2. Residential uses shall provide at least 1000 square feet of open space per dwelling unit. This open space may not be used for parking or permanent structures, however 50 percent may be a covered patio or similar structure.
  3. 25 percent of the land area involved shall be left with the natural vegetation and terrain existing prior to development.
  4. Street and utilities must be adequate to safely accommodate the proposed use presently and in the future.

18.40.050 Minimum Lot Area and Width.
A. No minimum lot area is established, but the actual lot area shall be sufficient to meet the parking, open space, natural area and setback standards of this chapter.

18.40.060 Parking Area and Off-Street Loading Space.
A. Two off-street parking spaces are required for any dwelling unit, otherwise parking requirements are the same as the commercial district. If the applicant adequately demonstrates that the use will be residential, or serve customers who are not dependent on motor vehicles to reach the business, the parking requirements may be reduced accordingly by the city planning commission.

B. Off-street loading space requirements are the same as Section 18.44.050.

18.40.070 Building Setback.
Building setback requirements shall be the same as specified in Section 18.44.070.

18.40.080 Visibility at Access Points.
Requirements for visibility at access points shall be as set forth in Section 18.44.080.

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

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