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March 6, 2018
Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: April 9, 2018
Public Hearing Date: April 23, 2018
Enacted: May 23, 2018
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2018-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.140
DEFINITIONS; 15.10.215 PARKING; 15.10.220 DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS; 15.10.220 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE
AND 15.10.225 LAND USES ALLOWED TABLE TO CHANGE UPDATE
AND ACCOMMODATE THE WISHES OF THE PUBLIC
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to periodically review and update
the City zoning code to reflect community changes and needs; and
WHEREAS, it's recognized that developable land within Seward is limited, and
development requirements should reflect the need to allow more productive use of that limited
land without degrading the quality of community life; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to respond to the concerns and
requests of the public and promote additional housing; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to maintain a City Code that reflects community
needs; and
WHEREAS, at its November 7, 2017 regular meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
discussed Development Requirements as part of that meeting agenda, and heard public comments
thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held work sessions on November 28,
2017, January 9, 2018, and March 6, 2018 on Title 15 to further discuss Development Requirements;
and
WHEREAS, at its April 3, 2018 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a
public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed City Code amendments.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Section 15.10 Planning and Land Use Regulations, Seward
Zoning Code is hereby amended to read as follows (Strikedffeu& = deletions and are bold,
Underline = additions and are bold italics):
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15.10.140 - Definitions.
A. General interpretation.
B. Specific definitions. (Parenthetical references are for cross-reference only.) In this chapter,
unless otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires:
An accessory building shall be considered to be a part of the main building when joined by a
common wall or connected by a breezeway to the main building. Accessory building means any
structure regardless of type of foundation or base support, including skid-mounted or other moveable
structures.
(Accessory or meth i a- apartment. See Dwelling, Efficiency apartment)
30. Dwelling. A building designed or used exclusively as living quarters for one or more families.
a. Apartment. Any portion of a building which is designed, built, rented, leased, let or
hired out to be occupied or which is occupied as the home or residence of an
individual for daily living and doing cooking independently of any other individual or
family in the same building(see—'Bwellin#q.
b. Apartment, owner or manager. An apartment within a building that is designed to be
used exclusively as the living quarters for the owner or manager family of that
building or a commercial business located in the building.
c. Condominium. A form of housing ownership by which a person may purchase and
own one dwelling unit in a multiunit building or development. Each owner owns a
common interest in such things as the underlying land, common walls, stairwells,
elevators, lobbies, laundry rooms and recreation rooms.
d. Commercial building apartment. An apartment located within a building designed to
accommodate a mix of residential and commercial uses.
e. Efficiency apartment (also called accessory apartment, mother- in low, ^" studio-,),
A single separate dwelling unit consisting of not more than one habitable room which
includes combined kitchen, dining and sleeping areas with accompanying sanitary
facilities, and which is located within or shares a common wall with a single-family
dwelling.
f. Studio Apartment. A small apartment less than 350 square feet with a fully
functional kitchen and bathroom.
g. Guest house. An accessory building occupied on a temporary basis solely by
nonpaying guests.
h. Mobile home. A factory-built home designed to be used as a year-round residential
dwelling and originally designed and mounted on wheels and/or axle supports for
transportation by another vehicle.
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i. Modular home. A factory-built residential structure that is transportable in one or
more sections, is built on a permanent chassis, and is used as a place of human
habitation, but which is not constructed with a permanent hitch or other device
allowing transport of the unit other than for the purpose of delivery to a permanent
site, and which does not have wheels or axles permanently attached to its body or
frame. Includes factory-built and manufactured home.
j. Multiple-family. A building designed as a residence for three or more families, with
the number of families in residence not exceeding the number of dwelling units
provided and each living independently of the other under one roof
k. Single-family, attached. A building containing two or more dwelling units, each of
which has primary ground floor access to the outside and which are attached to each
other by party walls without openings. Also commonly called townhouse, row house
and zero-lot line.
1. Single-family, detached. A building designed and/or used exclusively for occupancy
of one family and entirely surrounded by open space on the same lot.
in. Two-family or duplex. A building containing two single-family dwelling units totally
separated from each other by an unpierced wall extending from ground to roof or
unpierced ceiling and floor extending from exterior wall to exterior wall, except for a
common stairwell exterior to both dwelling units.
n. Unit, dwelling unit. A building or separate portion thereof containing kitchen, living,
sleeping accommodations and at least one bathroom and designed to be eeeupted
exclusively as a r-esidenee by one family (see "Apar-tnefi +.
o. Watchman or caretaker dwelling. An accessory dwelling associated with a
commercial or industrial building or structure for the purpose of housing a watchman
or caretaker and immediate family.
Effigieney avartmeW. See Dwelling)
33. Floor area, buildink The total area of all floors of a buildinz as measured to the outside
surfaces o 'e terior walls including attached ara esPorches, balconies and other structures
when covered hV a roof
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15.10.215 - Parking.
(a) Except in the CB and the HC districts,there shall be provided permanently maintained off-street
parking for each principal business. It shall be the responsibility of the business owner to
provide and maintain said off-street parking in accordance with this chapter continuously during
the life of the business.
(b) For each principal building or use within a principal building, there shall be no less than the
number ofoff-street vehicle parking spaces specified under this section:
Land Use Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
Dwellings and Lodges
Single-family and 2-family dwellings and
parish houses 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
Multiple-family dwellings and other 2 Parking spaces per dwelling unit plus '/2 space for every
places containing multiple dwelling units unit larger than 2-bedrooms or greater than 1,000 square
feet in size
Hotels and motels 1 space per guest unit
Lodging, rooming and boardinghouses 1 space per guest room plus spaces for the principal
dwelling unit
Dwelling, apartment efficiency 1 off-street parking space in addition to those required of
the principal dwelling
Dwelling, studio apartment 1 space per dwelling unit
15.10.220 Development requirements
(a) Table 15.'� 22015.10.222, development requirements, is incorporated herein by reference,
and the restrictions and annotations contained therein are mandatory unless otherwise
modified by this chapter. (See tables at the end of this title; see also section 15.10.210.)
Table 15.'ra 10.220 15.10.222 Development Requirements
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Table 15.10.220 15.10.222. Development Requirements Table Notes
NOTE 1. Within the HC District, in the area bounded by Fourth Avenue, the boat launch ramp, the
harbor basin and J Float Ramp,building height is limited to 26 feet.
NOTE 2.
a. Buildable/useable area—Lot may have to be larger to have minimum buildable area
available.
b. In the R1, R2, R3, UR, OR , AC and CB Districts, from the Seward Highway/Phoenix
Road intersection South, to include the Bayview Subdivision, 3,000 SF and north, 6,000
SF with 30 and 60 foot minimum frontages respectively, for single-family residences.
c. A single RR lot may be divided into two lots of less than 20,000 SF each if the reduction
below 20,000 SF is to accommodate required widening of an adjacent right-of-way.
d. In the R l, R2, R3, UR, OR, AC and CB Districts, individual lots of at least 3,000 SF in
the Original Townsite, Federal Addition, Laubner Addition, Cliff Addition and Bayview
Addition may be developed for single-family residences provided all other development
requirements of this chapter are met.
e. Multiple-Family developments (except studio apartments) with three or more €eaf units
require a minimum of 9,000 SF in the R3, UR, OR, AC and CB Districts and 20,000 SF
in the RM District. All said districts require an additional 1,200 SF per unit of five or
more units.
f. Two-Family or duplex developments require a minimum of 6,000 SF in the R2, R3, UR,
OR, AC and CB Districts and 20,000 SF in the RM District. Duplex developments within
the Federal Addition Subdivision require 5,000 SF. All other development requirements
of this chapter shall be met
g` Multiple-Family, studio apartments in the OR, AC, CBD, and HC districts require the
following development standards. The total building floor area shall not be more than
four-tenths the lot area, and the total open area shall be at least 1.1 times the floor
area. Open area is any portion of the lot not used for parking spaces and maneuvering
NOTE 3. See Notes 2-D and 2-E above.
NOTE 4. From Seward Highway/Phoenix Road intersection—South, a five-foot setback, each side; north,
a minimum five-foot setback each side as part of a combined 15-foot setback total between both sides.
NOTE 5. In the HC District, parcels abutting mean high tide—No rear yard setback; parcels abutting the
waterfront boardwalk—Five feet; and parcels not abutting the waterfront boardwalk or mean high water
mark—Ten feet.
NOTE 6. Excludes setbacks in HC and I.
NOTE 7. In the Industrial District, no minimum lot size, width or setbacks are required for unmanned
electronic sites.
NOTE 8. Tract D of USS 1864 Jesse Lee Home Subdivision shall not be used for any uses other than
those allowed in an R1 district, except for a long term care facility, aka skilled nursing care facility.
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Table 15.'�25 15.10.226. Land Uses Allowed
KEY:
O - Use Permitted Outright
H - Home Occupation
C - Use Requires Conditional Use Permit
P - Use Requires Administrative Permit
Blank- Use Prohibited
Zoning Districts Principally Residential Principally Principally
Commercial Public
Uses RR RI R2 R3 UR OR AC HC CB I RM INS P
Dwelling, apartment in a commercial 0 0 O O O C
building(limited to one unit)
Dwelling, apartment in a commercial O O C C
building (two or more units)
Dwelling, apartment, e iciene 0 0 0 0 0 O O
mother- in 1 or accessory
Dwelling, apartment, studio C C C C C C
Dwelling, attached single-family, C C C C C C C
i.e., townhouse,row
Section 2.This Ordinance shall take place immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward City Council this 23rd day of April, 2018,
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Squires, Mayor
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Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: April 9, 2018
Public Hearing Date: April 23, 2018
Enacted: May 23, 2018
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2017-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE CHAPTERS 2, 7, 8, AND
15 RELATING TO CAMPING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, regulation of public and private camping is addressed in several sections of
the Seward City Code; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to make all camping ordinances throughout the Seward City
Code consistent with one another; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to amend the camping ordinances for public campgrounds to
clarify fees for public campgrounds and to assist park staff with enforcing ordinances, including
fee collection; and
WHEREAS, Alaska Statutes 18.35 and the regulations adopted in 18 AAC 30.400-.470
establish minimum standards of health and sanitation for the protection of the public health and
welfare in campgrounds; and
WHEREAS, purposes of the camping regulations are to protect the public's health,
safety and general welfare, prevent overcrowding and unsanitary conditions in the City, to
provide a wholesome community environment, adequate public services, to conserve natural
resources, and to provide clean, safe and attractive recreational and tourist facilities; and
WHEREAS, in addition to several work sessions, the Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed City Code
amendments at its April 3, 2018 meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Sections 2.25.065 and 2.25.125 are hereby amended to
read as follows (Strut= deletions, bold italics underline= additions):
2.25.065. - Harbor department—Powers and duties.
The harbor department shall:
(1) Formulate, recommend and administer policies and procedures pertaining to the
operation of the Seward harbor and its facilities;
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(2) Collect harbor fees and charges and maintain such records as are necessary for the
fulfillment of the department function;
(3) Provide for the enforcement of all city regulations pertaining to the harbor;
facilities;
(5- ) Provide other services and duties as directed by the city manager.
2.25.125. - Parks and recreation department—Powers and duties.
The Parks and Recreation Department shall:
(1) Organize various recreational programs for individuals of all ages within the City;
(2) Coordinate recreational activities and programs with the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Community Schools programs and other local recreational entities;
(3) Maintain City recreational facilities;
(4) Provide for the operation, maintenance and collection of fees for the city camping
facilities;
(4) (5) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City Manager.
Section 2. Seward City Code Section 7.15 — Campgrounds, Parks, and Open Spaces is
hereby amended to read as follows (C* R= deletions, bold italics— additions):
7.15.010. - Camping,
7.15.010. Camping, municipal.
(a) No camping, other than as specified in section 8.1� 15.10.226, shall be allowed within
the City limits except in areas designated as municipal campgrounds by resolution of the
City Council or in private camper parks operating under a permit. "Municipal
campgrounds" means campgrounds owned or operated by the City and designated as
public campgrounds by resolution of the City Council, Pees for camping in desigiiated
pu44e municipal campgrounds shall be set by resolution of the City Council. Camping on
private land is subiect to Chapter 8.15 and Title 15.10.
(b) in no event shall eamping by one pai4y be allowed for-ffiefe thafi 14 eenseeUtive days
designated muifieipal eampgfound for- a 28 days, exeept as noted in (e) th
disabled and/er- age 62 and ever- fnay eamp fer extended pefieds of time
pfevided that they first ebtain a menthly pass ftem the Gity. Monthly passes shall be issued
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sheeting,only to those ifidividuals, possessing a speeial pefmit issued by the City Parks and Reereation
earivas or- similar- materials are not
Disabled and/or senior citizens as;e 62 and over Wray carttp for extended periods of time
provided that they first obtain a special permit and monthly pass from the City Parks and
Recreation Department Tents or structures of' Plastic sheeting, canvas or similar
materials are not eligible for monthly passes or special permits.
(c) Persons cantpirag Camels muster bye housed in a camping unit.
a meter heiii e, ea l pef _ fifth
�"tN-YY YheeleF or-tent.
(d) Camping in designate a municipal campgrounds shall be allowed between April 15
and September 30 each year, provided, however, that the City Manager may delay ntodi
the opening of municipal campgrounds until such time as staffing and weather conditions
permit such use. In no event shall camping by one party be allowed for more than 14
consecutive days in one designated municipal campground for a maximum of 28 days,
except as noted in (b). Except for those areas opened for camping by resolution of the
council or stated in subsection (e) below, all pWgk municipal campgrounds shall be closed
to camping beginning October I through April 14, annually.
(e) Winter camping shall be pennitted at the 1dital=ed a designated municipal campground.
, .ig area leeated at the saiith end of in Waterfront Park. 'Alinier- eamping shall not be
(I) Persons camping Campers in violation of this section are subject to citation, eviction and/or
impoundment by authorized personnel. Persons camping Campers who violate posted
camping regulations may have their camping permits revoked and may be evicted by
authorized personnel. if such aetio is waffanted, a complaiflt filed by parks personnel shall
be eensider-ed grounds for- City poliee to issue a eitation of take ether- appfepfiate aetion.
Citations or complaints by authorized personnel shall include a complete description
of the violation and any contact between the violator and parks staff.
7.15.020. - Municipal campgrounds, registration and permits.
Municipal campgrounds are designated as fee areas. Unless otherwise
Posted, persons camping Campers shall sLelf-register and pay the established fees as posted
before occupying a campsite. A valid camping permit must be visibly displayed and attached to
all camping units at all times. Failure to self-register and pay the established fee shall result in
a fine of$50. If fine is paid within ten days, the fine shall be reduced to $25. For the purposes
of this chapter, camping is defined as parking occupying a ,-eer-e tonal ..ehiele camping unit ef
�n4t b n, fin- tent f6f more than eensecutive h A_ca_fnping unit is defined in 8.15.110.
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Section 3. Seward City Code Section 8.15 — Trailers, Mobile Home Parks, Camper Parks
and Camping is hereby amended to read as follows (St- TUT = deletions, bold italics underline
= additions):
Chapter 8.15. - Trailers, Mobile Home Parks, Camper Parks and Camping
Article 1. - General Provisions
8.15.110. - Definitions.
As used in this chapter the following terms are specifically defined as follows:
Addition. An enclosed structure of conventional construction, or a manufactured home unit,
attached to a mobile home.
,
hearse, bus,
dwelling.
Camp erpark. A privately owned and operated campground on any_ parcel, or adjacent
parcels of land in the same ownership, which is used by two or more camping units eampefs,
travel „n el trailers •-tent ,
Camping unit. A tent or recreational vehicle.
Municipal Campstround campgrounds owned or operated by the City and designated
as public campgrounds by resolution of the City Council
Permit, The license issued for and allowing the establishment and management of mobile
home parks or camper parks as defined in this section.
Recreational vehicle. A vehicle used or intended,for short-term occupancy as a temporary
dwelling for travel, recreation, and vacation uses to be used a n eepi .,. n ,r-fe,.., r. r•.•..o....
and which may be driven towed or-propelled Lrom one location to another without change in
structure or design, whether or not the same is supported by wheels or identified by a model,
serial or vehicle re istration number. Includes travel trailers capipinz trailers tent campers,
trailer coaches, motor homes truck campers, buses and similar vehicles.
Space. A defined land area in a mobile horne or camper park on which a mobile home or
camping unit, may be placed and which is described by boundary
lines measured in terms of:
(1) lts depth expressed as a mean distance between the front and rear of the space,
measured in the general direction of the side space lines,
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(2) Its width expressed as a mean distance between the side lines of the space, measured in
the general direction of the front and rear space lines.
Travel tr-ailen A vehieulef peftable stfuetufe whieh is not self propelled, designed fer- short
ta,-r.. �.ecti aney_n.s a temperar-y dwelling for-travel .-.,.,....-bona. and . ,,a fie« uses.
..Vi 111 VVVI.l I.I Ull V�' [l3 U LViait.lVl Lu� ..L Y•4111A1b 1V1 LlUYV ,Used/occupied, As applied to any land, buildings, mobile home, or camping unit travel
i;anle ^r ,,,,.. per, the words "used" or "occupied" shall be construed to include the words
"intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied."
8.15.115.- Location.
(a) Mobile home parks; and camper parks,_and emplovee eanywrounds require a conditional
use permit and administrative perinit and are 00HS deFea roF fflitted allowed uses per the
Land Uses Allowed Table in Title 1.5. in R3 o�i;tfiets, provided they are approved by
the Seward Plannin£r and Zoning Commission plannifig ^,.,..,issi,., after public hearing.
(b) Mobile home or camper spaces must be located a minimum of 75 feet from any permanent
residence building located outside the park unless separated therefrom by a barrier such as a
right-of-way or a fence or wall at least 36 inches in height.
district,
provided they afe approved by the Sewai-d planning and -1-111nissien after publie
8.15.120. - Mobile home park and camper park regulations—Applicability.
(a) All mobile home parks and camper parks within the city of Seward shall be constructed,
operated and maintained in accordance with the standards set forth in this chapter. It shall be
unlawful for any person to own or operate a mobile home or camper park which does not
meet the standards of this chapter.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting the placement of modular or
prefabricated homes in any district where other single-family dwellings are allowed,
provided the homes meet other applicable zoning, setback, and construction code
requirements of the city, Kenai Peninsula Borough and the state.
8.15.125. - Enforcement of chapter; violations and penalties.
(a) This chapter governing mobile home parks and camper parks shall be enforced by the city
fire chief and the city clerk.
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(b) Whenever a violation occurs, any person may file with the city clerk a complaint in regard
thereto. All such complaints shall be properly recorded and immediately investigated by the
appropriate city official who shall report his findings to the city manager.
(c) For any and every violation of the provisions of this chapter, the owner, agent, contractor,
lessee, or tenant of any premises where such violations exist, or any other person who
commits, takes part or assists in such violations or who maintains any building or premises
in which any violation shall exist, may be assessed a penalty of not more than $300.00. Each
and every day that such violation continues shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation.
(d) Any structure which is in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be and the same is
hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance and the city manager shall, upon order
of the city council, commence lawful action to abate or remove such building, structure or
use or to restrain any violation of this chapter.
(e) All remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive.
(f) The issuance or granting of a building permit or approval of plans or specifications under the
authority of the building code shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for or an
approval of any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any amendment thereto.
8.15.130. - Compliance with other laws.
Mobile home parks and camper parks shall be constructed, operated and maintained in
conformance with all applicable state and local statutes, ordinances or regulations.
8.15.140. - Fire prevention.
(a) Every mobile home park or camper park shall be equipped with Tre exting-uisher(s) as
determined by the Fire Chief Fire extinzuisher(.$) shall be accessible to the users of
mobile home park and camper park during all operational periods. - ' � ---A
dioxide of dry powder fire exitifiguisher in good working order-, loeated in the dv"elling o
444e@ of the person in ehar-ge of the park. No open fiFes shall be pefrnit4ed at any place
within a park exeept in eamper parl(s in fire rings, pits eF other f4eilities eenstructed
�..+.ii t..uaNvue and of u ueoign: approved ..
(b) To minimize the possibility of interference with escape in case of fire, the permittee shall
prohibit the parking of vehicles closer than five feet from the door of any service
building, convenience establishment, *"^"�a� 'miler, mobile home or camper recreational
vehicle.
(e) in eaeh mobile heme, eampef or travel trailer reer-eational vehiele having its ewn heating Of
eaeking applianees, sueh appliances shall meet the r-eqeirements of the fire ehief as to their
manner of installation, venting and fuel feed systern. if natufal gas er-pf'opane gas is utilized
as a fuel, all gas applianees, fittings and installations sha4l eonfbfm to the eity utility ee
and -fire eede requirements (see fide 14, utilities, and ehapter 9.15, fire preventioo.
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(d) Containers for fuel to be used by mobile home, occupants shall be
connected in a leakpreel' leak- roo manner to the stoves or heaters by copper or other
metallic tubing in accordance with manufacturer recommendation. appfeved by the
eenstraefien . Fuel oil containers shall be securely fastened in place not less than
five feet from any exit and/or at least twe feet from the body of the mobile home. of additiel�
the t.V., o nti al 0hiele t, el trailer-SS1VS Vi
8.15.145.—Recreational vehicles and mobile homes outside of Municipal Cam rounds
Camper Parks and Mobile Home Parks.
(a) No Peerea&nal whiek travel trailer- or- mebile heme, other than an unin-habited twe
<>l,e�A_camping unit not to exceed try Lor t've feet in length, may be stored
on a private lot in --es�hal all zoning districts, as referenced in 15.10.226., e-Neept in
subdivision or development where a speeial feneed in uemffleii area has been set a
(b) On a construction project, a travel le , mobile home or I ainper-recreational vehicle may
be used for temporary living or work space at the project site not to exceed length of project
fey-a peried e€-90 days if a letter application for this use is submitted by the owner or
manager of the project, site or property and is approved by authorized personnel i-,
(c) In a mobile home, or recreational vehicle sales lot, one mobile home
or recreational vehicle, travel t.-aile- or ,,.,pipe, may be used as an office for sales lot
business only.
Article 2. - Permits
8.15.210. - Mobile home park and camper park annual permit required.
(a) No person may eonsti-ae develop, operate or maintain a mobile home park or camper park
without first obtaining an annual permit in accordance with this chapter.
(b) The permit shall be issued by the city clerk after investigation and inspection by the city
�-i��building inspector and fire chief.
(c) The annual permit, along with a copy of this chapter, shall be posted in a conspicuous
location on the premises of the Mobile Home Park or Camper Park at all times.
(d) All mobile home parks, camper parks, or other trailer courts in existence in any area
annexed to the city in the future shall have ninety days subsequent to such annexation to
obtain a city permit.
(e) The city council may by ordinance restrict the total number of mobile home park permits
and camper park permits to be issued.
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8.15.215. - Initial permit.
(a) An application for an annual mobile home park or camper park permit shall be submitted to
the City Clerk on a form provided by the City. The application shall include the following
information:
(1) The name and physical address of the Mobile Home Park or camper park;
(2) The name and mailing address of the applicant, indicating whether operator or owner;
(3) The name and mailing address of the owner if different from the applicant.
(b) The application shall be accompanied by a dimensional site plan at a scale of one inch to 20
feet showing the following:
(1) The specific layout of mobile home or camping unit spaces, eampe. or travel trailer
spaces setting forth the dimensions of each space,
Article 4. - Camper Parks
8.15.410. - General Provisions.
(a) Camper parks may be established to provide temporary spaces and facilities to eampefs,for
camping units, trailers, when used for
touring, vacationing or like transient activities. No vehiele camping unit in a camper park
may remain in the park more than thirty days.
8.15.415. - Spacing requirements.
The requirement for spacing shall be at least ten feet clear space between camping units
r-eer-eational vehieles or-tent units.
(Ord. 522, § 2 (part), 1984)
8.15.420. - Streets, walkways and storm drainage.
The r- . ' I of section 9.15.3 25 apply to eamper- parks exeept that ni�jof stfeets may
have a minimum ri&4it of way width ef 40 feet with a minimum sarface width of 24 f�et, aH4
othef stf-eets may have a ......_... Hight ef way width of 20 feet with a mii"iinufn sufLfaee vVidifln
f 'per
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Streets, walkways, and stoma drainages must comply with City Codes.
(Ord. 522, § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 610, 1988)
8.15.445. - Prohibitions generally.
(a) No eats nal , ehiele or ten4 camping unit situated in a camper park may be offered for
rent or lease.
(b) No vehicle in a camper park may be rendered immobile except by the unhitching of a
separate towing vehicle, if any. Cyr Recreational vehicles may be temporarily tied
down only as required for the safety of the vehicle and the area. Removal of wheels,
addition of skirting, attachment of structures, buildings additions or foundations or any
other act evidencing permanency of occupancy shall not be permitted.
8.15.450. - Registration required.
The owner or operator of a camper park shall maintain a register containing the name and
mailing address of each person occupying the park, a Iicense or identification number and
description of each vehicle occupying the park and the date of each arrival and departure on a
form approved by the city. This register shall be retained for at least three years, and shall be
available for inspection by the city at any time. No person who refuses to register may be granted
occupancy in the camper park f; r himself or-his ..Milo
8.15.455. -Alaska landlord-tenant act inapplicable.
A can-bper park is not a mobile home park as set forth in AS 34.03.360(3). Structures and
mobile homes within the terms of AS 34.03.360(3) are not permitted in a camper park.
Article 5.-Camping-See_$15.10.226
campgrounds(a) Ne eafflping, other than as speeified in § 8.15.515 shall be allowed within the eity limits
e�Eeept in areas designaied as
parks operating under- peFmit. in tie event shall eamping by one pai4y be allewed4ap-ffl-e�
than foi-144taep eamseoutive days in ene designated campground. Gamping in eafflper- pafks
------ be limited as speeified in this ehapter. Fees for eamping in designated eampgrounds
shall be set by r-eseltition of the eity eouneil. Fees for- 1—vate eampef parks shall
be established at the UAJVI4LS VIS VS the pafl� v
(b) gainping in designated publi- shall be allowed between May 15 and
annuall�-
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(Ofd. 522 2 (pain 1n44• nr,� 601 § 1 1998; nra s , 610 1989)
8.15.515. Camping on prilvately owned lots;
be alla!wed in RP, and unzoned distf4ets (see title 15, planflifig afid land tise regulation). Su
oceupaney shall be limited to one ty-avel tfailer-, eamper- E)f tent and shall be for- r-eer-eational 0
eal end ui-inn.
Article 6. - Employee Campgrounds-See§15.10:226
8.15.610. Purpose.
Generally, empleyee eafflpgfetinds are for- established —ith high seasonal
empleyee eampground may be open for m.60-ve than 150 days per ealendaf year-, and fflay net open
ear-lief than April 15, nor- vemain aetive later- than September- 30, except by r-esolution ef the city
eetttieil based on speeifie findings that a longef tefm, eaflier- opening daie an&ar- later closing
date is warranted beeause of speeial eir-euffistances.
Q.1✓1 c. 1✓61 c. Ocenpaney „4-.
V
vr blyapplyingn_fer_tho campgr-eund :r
s uiiud.au u�pf.!�x
(Ord 57� 1986)
Cvs�-r'��-r�av7
8.15.620. Garbage and reWse.
(Or-d. 573 1986)
815.25. S nita3 y faef ties.
employer.(a) Separate sanitary t�ieilities shall be provided for each sex. Such 4161ities shall inelude eithe
pefi:nafient of pei4able toilets. if permanent facilities are eonsti=aeted, they shall eonforfli te
(b) Shower- f4eilifies may either- be an site in confbnnanee with section 8.15.425(b) of thi
ehapter, of pfevided en the jeb site of the
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The r-equir-ements for spacing shall be at least ten feet elear- spaee betWeen reereational
vehieles or tent units. Vellieleas othef than those being used for living aeoemmodations shall net
be pa Lod w ithin the , . a area proper-,
(Ord. 573, 1946)
Section 4. Seward City Code Section 15.10 Planning and Land Use Regulations, Seward
Zoning Code is hereby amended to read as follows (Stfikeeut = deletions, bold italics underline
= additions):
15.10.140 - Definitions.
A. General interpretation.
B. Specific definitions. (Parenthetical references are for cross-reference only.) In this chapter,
unless otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires:
18. CampgTound. A plot of ground upon which two or more campsites are located,
established or maintained for occupancy by tents ^r r-e atie . camping units
as temporary living quarters for recreational or vacation purposes.
m Campground, municipal. Campgrounds owned or operated by the 04, and
designated as public canpgrounds by resolution of the Cin, Council.
b. Campground, private camper parks. A privately owned and operated
camps=round on any parcel, or adjacent parcels of land in the.same ownership,
which is used by two or more camping units.
c. Campground, employee. An area operated by an established business with high
seasonal employment of transient worker°s as a lrousirag alternative and not
construed to be a construction camp.
19. Camper park. A privately owned and operated campground on any parcel, or adjacent
parcels of land in the sane ownership, which is used by two or more camping units.
20. Camping unit. A tent or recreational vehicle.
'5.1�5 I5.10.226 Land. Uses Allowed
(a) Table '5�5 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed is incorporated herein by reference and the
restrictions contained therein are mandatory unless otherwise modified by this chapter (See
Table 15.10,226 tables at the end of t,,i`, 64e )
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Camping is allowed subiect to the following:
L No Camping for a fee shall be allowed within the city limits only in municipal
campgrounds as defined in section 715, or in private camper parks operating under a
Permit, as defined in section 8.15.
(2) Other than permitted camper parks, camping on privately owned lots as an accessary
use to an occupied, single fancily home is limited to private non-commercial use and for
no fee. Such occupancy shall be limited to one camping unit at a time and shall be for
recreational or vacationing purposes only. Camping as p1�ov_ided in this section shall not
occur earlier than April 15`h and no later than September 3e
(j) Employee Campgrounds are allowed in accordance with table 15.10.226 of this chapter
sub ect to the following:
(1) Employee campgrounds are for established businesses with high seasonal employment
of transient workers and are not to be construed as construction camps. No employee
campground maV be open for more than 150 days per calendar Vear, and may not open
earlier than April 15, nor remain active later than September 30, except by resolution of
the city council based on specific findim-s that a longer term, earlier opening date and/or
later closing-date is warranted because of special circumstances.
2 Occupancy in an em to ee cant round is limited to the transient workers of that
industry or business granted a conditional use permit and annual permit:
(3) Garbage and refuse. The reguirentents of section 8.15.340 shall also apply to employee
campgrounds
L42 Sanitary facilities shall include either permanent or portable toilets. If permanent
facilities are constructed, they shall conform to section 8.15.425(h). Shower facilities may
either be on-site in conformance with section 8.15.425(b), or provided on the job site of'the
employer.
5 The re uhements for saqcigg shall be at least ten feet clear space between cam in
units. Vehicles other than those being used for living accommodations shall not be parked
within the campground area proper.
Table 15.10.226 '5.0.225 Land Uses Allowed
Zoning Principally Residential Principally Commercial Principally
Districts Public:
Uses RR RI R2 R3 UR OR AC HC CB I RM INS P
Campground, C/P C/P C/P C/P
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municipal
Campground, G—p C� UP C/P UP
camper park,
RV
rp ivate
Campground, UP
employee
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect ten days following approval and posting.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this day of
2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Squires, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Brenda BaIlou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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