DENALI BOROUGH

ORDINANCE NO. 98-08

INTRODUCED BY: Sid Michaels

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL ZONE SURROUNDING THE DENALI BOROUGH LANDFILL

BE IT ENACTED by the Assembly of the Denali Borough, Alaska that:

Section 1. Classification.

This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature.

Section 2. Purpose.

The purpose of this ordinance is to exclude the land area surrounding the Denali Borough landfill from residential development and other uses not compatible with a landfill, thereby avoiding future conflicts.

Section 3. Authority.

Alaska State Statues: 29.35.180 Land Use Regulation (b) A home rule borough shall provide for planning, platting, and land use regulation.

Section 4. Geographical Location.

The Industrial / Commercial Zone is designated as all the land located in sections 26, 34, and 35 of Township 7 South, Range 8 West, Fairbanks Meridian that does not lie within the boundaries of the City of Anderson. (Anderson Municipal Code 1.04.060)

Section 5. Definitions.

For the purpose of this ordinance, the following words shall have the meanings set forth below.

A. “Industrial” means manufacturing; fabricating; assembly; disassembly; processing; treatment facilities; mineral exploration, extraction, and processing; and refineries. Uses NOT permitted include, but are not limited to, residential dwelling units, bed and breakfast establishments, schools, campgrounds, and cottage businesses.

B. “Commercial” means retail, office, wholesale, personal services, agricultural, and other general service uses for the consumer population. Uses NOT permitted include, but are not limited to, residential dwelling units, bed and breakfast establishments, schools, campgrounds, and cottage businesses.

Section 6. Variances.

Request for variances to the above zoning must be made to the Denali Borough Planning Commission. The City of Anderson will be notified of any request for variances.

Section 7. Appeals.

Decisions of the Planning Commission can be appealed to the Denali Borough Assembly.

Section 8. Effective Date.

This ordinance becomes effective upon its adoption by the Denali Borough Assembly.

DATE INTRODUCED: December 6, 1998

FIRST READING: December 6, 1998

PUBLIC HEARING: April 11, 1999

PASSED and APPROVED by the DENALI BOROUGH ASSEMBLY this 11th day of April, 1999.

SIGNATURE ON FILE

Mayor

SIGNATURE ON FILE

Borough Clerk

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