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Sponsored by: Planninl! & Zoninl! Commission
Introduction Date: April 28 1997
Public Hearing Date: Mav 12 1997
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 97-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE SEWARD ZONING CODE REGARDING
REQUIRED YARD SETBACKS FOR CORNER LOTS WITH MULTIPLE
FRONTAGES
WHEREAS, the Seward Zoning Code defines set back as the required distance from right-of-
way or lot line that establishes the area within which only fencing, landscaping, driveways, parking
and similar uses are permitted; and
WHEREAS, structures are specifically prohibited in the setbacks; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code Table 15.10.220 identifies the required yard setbacks for all
zoning districts within the City; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide consistency for all property owners, certain housekeeping
amendments to setback requirements for corner lots with multiple street frontages are in order; and
WHEREAS, at its April 2, 1997 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and
recommended City Council approval of the amendments contained in this ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Section 15.10.140 B. is hereby amended by adding the
following sentence to the definition of "Yard, rear": "In cases of double frontages and corner lots,
there are no rear yards, only front and side yards. "
Section 2. Seward City Code Section 15.10.220 is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.10.220 Development requirements.
A. Table 15.10.220, Development requirements, is incorporated herein
by reference and the restrictions contained therein are mandatory unless otherwise
modified by this chapter. (See Tables at the end of this Title; see also SI5.10.210.)
B. Buildin'i height. The purpose of building height standards is to
prevent loss of lift or excessive property damage through the inability of the city fire
department to reach upper stories or roofs and to help maintain the character of
neighborhoods.
C. Setbacks - vards.
1. Setbacks are required to insure sufficient open area for snow
accumulation, sunlight, views, privacy, fire separation and visual relief between
structures.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 97-12
2. No yard or other open space provided about any building for
the purpose of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be considered as
providing a yard or open space for any other building, and no yard or open space
on one lot shall be considered as providing a yard or open space on any other lot.
3. No yard or lot shall be reduced in size or area below the
minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after December 5,
1978 shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this chapter.
4. In cases of corner lots with multiple frontages, the administrative
official shall designate the front yard, and all other frontages shall be designated as
a side to a street.
Section 3. Seward City Code Table 15.10.220, Development Requirements, is amended to
require no side yard setback adjacent to a street in the Harbor Commercial Zoning District.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this
12th day of May, 1997.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Bencardino, Blatchford, Clark, Crane, Keil, King
NOES:
ABSENT: Anderson
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson & Brecht,
Attorneys for the city of Seward, Alaska
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