HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2022-007 - Camping in Construction Areas Sponsored by: Bower
Introduction: March 29, 2022
Public Hearing: April 11, 2022
Enactment: April 11, 2022
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2022-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL, AMENDING
SEWARD CITY CODE CHAPTER 8.15.145 ALLOWING MORE
FLEXIBLE USE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION SITE CAMPING
PROVISION
WHEREAS, Seward has a significant housing shortage; and we need places for workers
to help solve the housing shortage; and
WHEREAS, this shortage impacts the ability for developers to build to help solve that
housing shortage; and
WHEREAS,this code modification would give more flexibility for worksite camping than
is currently allowable.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Section 8.15.145 is hereby amended to read as follows (new
language is in bolded italics and underlined and deleted language is stricken):
8.15.145 - Recreational vehicles and mobile homes outside of Municipal Campgrounds,
Camper Parks and Mobile Home Parks.
A. Camping unit length. A camping unit not to exceed forty-five feet in length,may be stored on
a private lot in all zoning districts, as referenced in Title 15{section] 15.10.226.
B. Recreational vehicle use during construction project.On For a construction project,a,mobile
home-or recreational vehicle may be used for temporary living or work space:
1. At the project site
2. At another designated site when the construction site does not have adequate space or
when it interferes with construction operations;
3. Not to exceed length of project.
4. if a-letter An application for this use is shall be submitted by the owner or manager of the
project,site or property and is approved by city manager or designee.
C. Sales lot. In a mobile home, or recreational vehicle sales lot, one mobile home or recreational
vehicle, may be used as an office for sales lot business only.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days upon adoption.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA, the
11`h day of April, 2022.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2022-007
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City Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: March 29, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager --
From: Jason Bickling, Community Development
Agenda Item: Ordinance 2022-XX: Amending Seward City Code 8.15.145 Allowing More
Flexible Use Within the Construction Camp Site Provision
Background and justification:
The current housing shortage creates a catch 22 with construction crews that are looking to build
more housing. Also, many potential construction sites in zoning districts have zero lot lines and
don't have room for the crews to stay on site. These modifications would allow crews to stay on
other sites or designated sites for those construction projects.
The language has been amended as follows:
• Subsection A has been amended to reference the language in Title 15.
• Subsection B has been amended to strike reference to a mobile home. A mobile will not be
allowed for use for temporary living or work space.
• Subsection B.2. allows another designated site to be used when the construction site does
not have adequate space or when it interferes with construction operations.
• Subsection B.4. requires the submission of an application for the use.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive 3.2.1, 3.3.1
Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
X Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Finance Signature:
Attorney Review✓ Administration Recommendation
RYes X Adopt Resolution
X Not applicable Other: