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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 92-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING SCC ~ 15.10.140 DEFINITIONS
AND ~ 15.10.225 LAND USES ALLOWED TABLE REGARDING
STORAGE FACILITIES
WHEREAS, a concern over different types of temporary storage units was
prompted due to a noted increase in the use of railroad box cars, semi-tractor trailer vans
and shipping containers for storage within the various commercial and residential
districts within the community; and
WHEREAS, some of these storage units have been located in highly visible areas
of the community and within building setback areas; and
WHEREAS, these storage units detract from the appearance of associated
structures and the neighborhoods within which they are located; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission has conducted work
sessions and a public hearing to address this issue and through P&Z Resolution 92-001
recommend amendments to the zoning code to address the storage issue within the
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. SCC ~ 15.10.140 DEFINITIONS is hereby amended to include the
following new definitions:
Storage, container. An accessory storage use consisting of containers such as semi-
tractor vans, shipping containers, and conex containers, originally designed to transport
goods and materials via highway, rail, air or sea, which are parked or placed on a parcel
of land and used for covered storage provided that all wheel assemblies have been
removed; the unit is placed on non-rot susceptible blocking or foundation; the unit is
skirted, sided or painted to match the primary building on the property; and the unit is
located outside any setbacks. Railroad box cars are excluded. There are no
"grandfathered" uses. See accessory use/building; building; and structure.
Storage, outdoor. The commercial keeping, in an unroofed area and usually
enclosed by a fence, of any goods, junk, material, merchandise, or vehicles in the same
place for an extended period of time. In the harbor commercial area, the use is limited
to the storage of boats only.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 92-02
Storage. self service. A building or group of buildings consisting of individual,
small, self-contained units that are leased or owned for storage of business equipment,
household goods, contractors supplies, etc. Includes mini warehouses.
Storage. Warehouse and distribution. A building used primarily for the storage
and distribution of goods, products, materials, supplies, and equipment, but excluding
bulk storage of materials that are flammable or explosive or that create hazardous or
commonly recognized offensive conditions.
Section 2. That SCC ~ 15.10.225 LAND USES ALLOWED TABLE is amended
by adding the following:
Storage. container
RR Rl R2 R3 OR UR AC HC CB INS I P RM
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Storage. outdoor
RR Rl R2 R3 OR UR AC HC CB INS I P RM
C 0 0 0 C
Storage, self service
RR Rl R2 R3 OR UR AC HC CB INS I P RM
0 0 0 0
Storage. Warehouse and distribution
II RR I R1 I R2 I R3 lOR I UR I ~C I ~C I CB I ~s I ~ I P I ~ i
Section 3. There are to be no grandfathered uses associated with the Container
Storage units and that all existing units are given until September 1, 1993 to comply
with the provisions of this ordinance.
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 10th day of February, 1992.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 92-02
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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THE i=ITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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DONALD W. CRIPPS;MA YOR
Bencardino, Crane, Cripps, Dunham, Krasnansky, Swartz, White
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Patricia Jones
Acting City Clerk
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PERKINS COlE, Attorneys for
the City of Seward, Alaska
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Fred B. Arvidson
City Attorney
Introduced By: Crane/Swartz
Introduction Date: 01/27/92
Public Hearing &
Enactment Date: 02/10/92