HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2014-002 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: April 14,2014
Public Hearing Date: April 28,2014
Enactment Date: April 28, 2014
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2014-002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF SEWARD CITY CODE §15.10.140
(B) SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS AND §15.10.225 LAND USES ALLOWED
TABLE AFFECTING STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TEMPORARY
STRUCTURES
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has held several public work sessions
on Temporary Structures and Storage Containers; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds the current Conditional Use
Permit requirement for these uses excessive, when they are also governed by permit through the
Building Department; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to maintain a City code that reflects community
needs; and
WHEREAS, at its March 4, 2014 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 OF SEWARD ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Title 15.10 of the Seward Zoning Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
15.10.140 Definitions.
B. Specific definitions. (Parenthetical references are for cross-reference only.) In this chapter,
unless otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires:
(Deletions are ; Additions are Bold Italic Underline)
89. Storage. A structure or designated area that provides space for storing.
a. 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 placed on a parcel of land and used for
covered storage provided that all wheel assemblies have been removed, and the unit is
located outside any setbacks. • • . • • . • . • • • • . • ! • • • •
• • •• • • • • •• • • • . . • _. • !• Containers, whether temporary
or permanents are considered a structure and must comply with current adopted building
codes. Railroad box cars are excluded except in the Industrial Zone. (See Accessory
use/Building, Building, and Structure)
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2014-002
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93. Temporary structure. A structure without any foundation or footings as allowed by the
adopted building code which must be completely removed from the parcel when the temporary
permit for the structure/use expires.
Table 15.10.225. - Land Uses Allowed Table
(Deletions are Bold Strikethroughs; Additions are Bold Italic Underline)
Districts: Principally Residential Principally Principally
Commercial Public
Uses RR R1 R2 R3 UR OR AC HC CB I RM INS P
Storage, container C C C CO
PPP P
Temporary Structure C C C C C C C C GC
PPPP PPP PP
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following enactment.
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ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
this 28 ' day of April, 2014.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Jean Bardarson, Mayor
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: Introduction: April 14, 2014 V:1141
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Public Hearing: April 28, 2014
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To: City Council
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Ron Long, Assistant City Manager
From: Donna Glenz, Planner
Agenda Item: Amending Portions of Seward City Code (SSC) §15.10.140 (B) Specific
Definitions and §15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed Table Affecting Storage
Containers and Temporary Structures
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission held several public work sessions specifically reviewing the
use of Storage Containers and Temporary Structures within the Seward City Code. The Building
Department was also present to provide information and assistance on the building code
requirements.
The Commission determined the current City code to be excessive and too restrictive in requiring a
Conditional Use Permit for Storage Containers and Temporary Structures when a building permit
was also required. The recommendation is to remove the Condition Use Permit requirement.
The Commission has recommended several changes and updates to SCC§15.10.140 Definitions and
§15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed. At the March 3, 2014 meeting the Commission held the required
Public Hearing and approved Resolution 2014-02 recommending the Council approve the attached
Ordinance. The change restores in 93 Temporary Structures, the required removal language
eliminated in Ordinance 2011-004 revised. The specific additions, deletions or changes are as
follows:
(Deletions are Bold StFilEetlifoughs; Additions are Bold Italic Underline)
SCC§15.10.140 Definitions.
B. Specific definitions. (Parenthetical references are for cross-reference only.)In this chapter,unless
otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires:
89. Storage. A structure or designated area that provides space for storing.
a. Container. An accessory storage use consisting of containers such as semi-tractor vans,shipping
containers and connex containers originally designed to transport goods and materials via highway,
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