Chapter 16.10
EMINENT DOMAIN – ADVERSE POSSESSION

Sections:

16.10.010    Eminent domain.

16.10.020    Adverse possession.

16.10.010 Eminent domain.

The City may exercise the powers of eminent domain and declaration of taking the performance of an authorized power or function of the municipality, in accordance with AS 09.55.240 through 09.55.460. The exercise of the power of eminent domain or declaration of taking shall be by ordnance which shall be submitted to the qualified voters at the next regularly scheduled general election called for that purpose. A majority of the qualified voters voting on the question is required for approval of the ordinance. [Ord. 01-77 Ch. 45 § 1].

16.10.020 Adverse possession.

The City cannot be divested of title to real property by adverse possession. [Ord. 01-77 Ch. 45 § 2].