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CITY <F SEWAFm. ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 86- 21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF SEWARD. ALASKA.
RECOMMENDING THAT THE SEWARD URBAN DISTRICT ZONING CODE
BE AMENDED TO DEFINE AND REGULATE
BED AND BREAKFAST HOME OCCUPATIONS
WHEREAS. The Seward Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission is
recommending the adoption of amendments to the Seward Urban District Zoning
Code relative to Bed and Breakfast home occupations; and
WHEREAS. the Seward Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission
considered the proposed amendments at a work session on February 18. 1986;
and
WHEREAS. the Seward City Council
amendments at their regul ar meeting of February
Seward Advisory Pl anning and Zoning Commission
on the proposed amendments; and
cons ide red the proposed
24. 1986. and directed the
to hold a public hearing
WHEREAS. the Seward Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission held a
publ ic hearing on the proposed amendments at their March 5. 1986 meeting.
and have submitted their recommendations to the City Council; and
WHEREAS. The City Council has considered the publ ic hearing and
recommendations of the Seward Advisory Pl anning and Zoning Commission and
finds that the amendment of the Seward Urban District Zoning Code to define
and regul ate Bed and Breakfast home occupations is necessary in order to
provide for the public health. safety and welfare;
NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD. ALASKA. that:
Section 1. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly is requested to
amend the Seward Urban District Zoning Code to define and regulate Bed and
Breakfast home occupations by enacting the amendments incorporated in
Attachment "A" to this Resolution.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 86-21
ATTACHMENT "A"
Amend Chapter 21.78 of the Seward Urban District Zoning Code as follows:
Section 21.78.030. Definitions
Add new definition:
Bed and Breakfast means a home occupa-
tion in which the owner-occupant rents
out a single guest room to a traveler
on a short-term basis.
Add a new Section 21.78.650. Home Occupations as follows:
Section 21.78.651. Bed and Breakfast. Notwithstanding the provi-
sions of any other section of this chapter, Bed and Breakfast use shall
be allowed by administrative permit in the following districts: RR, R-1,
R-2, and R-3 if the following requirements are met:
a. The use follows the guidelines set forth as a home occupation;
b. The operation will be limited to an owner-occupied dwelling
with that dwelling being the owner's principal place of residence;
c. No more than one bedroom will be utilized;
d. One off-street parking space is to be provided for the Bed and
Breakfast room in addition to those required for the residential dwelling;
e. Use is contingent upon approval by the Fire Chief;
f. No cooking or cooking facilities are permitted in the guest room;
g. The length of stay shall not exceed seven (7) consecutive days;
and
h. No more than one meal per day can be served.
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CITY OF SEWARD, AL~A
RESOLUTION NO. 86- 21
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, this 10th day of March , 1986.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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HAR ESELER, MAYOR
BOOHER, GIESELER, GILLESPIE, HILTON, SCHOLL & SIMUTIS
NONE
MEEHAN
NONE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ, POWELL
AND BRUNDIN, Attorneys for the
City of Seward, Alaska
(City Seal)
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Fred B. Arvidson, City Attorney