Chapter 17.02
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
17.02.030 Conformity with title required.
17.02.050 Interpretation and application of provisions.
17.02.060 Conflicts with other regulations.
17.02.010 Title.
This title shall be known and cited as the “zoning ordinance of the city of Valdez, Alaska.” (Ord. 16-04 § 1 (part): prior code § 30-1)
17.02.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to regulate the use of land and improvements by districts in accordance with the city comprehensive plan. These zoning regulations are designed to provide for orderly development; to lessen street congestion; to promote fire safety and public order; to protect the public health and general welfare; to provide safe, aesthetic surroundings and living conditions; to prevent overcrowding; and to stimulate systematic development of transportation, water, sewer, school, park and other public facilities. (Ord. 16-04 § 1 (part): prior code § 30-2)
17.02.030 Conformity with title required.
No building or land within the city shall hereafter have the existing use altered, used or occupied, and no building or part thereof shall be erected, moved or altered unless in conformity with the applicable provisions specified in this title. (Ord. 16-04 § 1 (part): prior code § 30-3)
17.02.040 Public uses.
A. Approval Required to Insure Conformance. To insure that public uses and structures conform to the general community pattern and to regulations governing private uses and development, agencies of the federal government, the state and the city shall submit plans and receive approvals in conformance with the requirements outlined in this title.
B. Private Use of Public Property. Whenever private use is made of any public land or public structures, such use shall fully conform to the regulations set forth in this title. (Ord. 16-04 § 1 (part): prior code § 30-4)
17.02.050 Interpretation and application of provisions.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly within each district, each class or kind of building, structure, land or water area, except as hereinafter specifically provided. (Ord. 16-04 § 1 (part): prior code § 30-5)
17.02.060 Conflicts with other regulations.
Whenever the requirements of this title are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted ordinance of the city, those imposing the higher standards shall apply. (Ord. 16-04 § 1 (part): prior code § 30-6)
17.02.070 Marijuana facilities prohibited in all buildings or portions of buildings primarily used for residential purposes.
In districts where marijuana facilities are otherwise permitted:
A. Operation of marijuana facilities is prohibited in any building used primarily for residential purposes including but not limited to:
1. Apartments;
2. Bunk houses;
3. Cluster housing;
4. Condominiums;
5. Dormitories;
6. Group care facilities;
7. Mobile homes;
8. Mobile home parks;
9. Multifamily dwellings;
10. Owner operator dwellings;
11. Quasi-institutional homes;
12. Recreational vehicle parks;
13. Rental cabins;
14. Single-family dwellings;
15. Tent campgrounds;
16. Townhomes;
17. Two-family dwellings;
18. Watchman’s facilities.
B. In buildings used for both commercial and residential purposes, operation of commercial marijuana facilities is prohibited in any area of the building used primarily for residential purposes. (Ord. 16-04 § 1 (part))