§ 21.44.175. Residential Waterfront (R-W).

A.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to promote orderly development adjacent to anadromous water bodies as defined by AS 41.17.950(1) consistent with the purpose clause of KPB 21.18.020 or lakes of 10 acres or larger.

B.

Allowed principal use. One of the following uses is allowed per lot for a permanent residence in this district:

1.

No more than one single-family dwelling;

2.

One duplex.

C.

Allowed compatible uses. Compatible uses allowed in the R-W district are parks, playgrounds, schools, community centers, libraries, churches, open space and home occupations as provided in 21.44.175(D).

D.

Development standards. The following development standards apply to principal use and accessory structures:

1.

Setbacks. Setbacks shall be a minimum 30 feet from the front yard line, a minimum of 20 feet from the rear yard line, a minimum of 15 feet from the side yard lines, and 50 feet from the mean high water mark of the river/lake, and where applicable subject to the provisions of KPB 21.18.

2.

Maximum building height. Maximum building height shall be 2½ stories above ground or 35 feet above average grade, whichever is less.

3.

Lot size. Minimum lot size shall be 40,000 square feet. Maximum lot size is 5 acres.

4.

Coverage. Maximum coverage by structures is 10 percent of the lot.

5.

Drainage ways. Existing natural drainage ways shall be retained.

6.

Accessory structures. Accessory structures commonly associated with residential dwellings, i.e. garages, storage sheds, greenhouses, wind turbines, workshops, and accessory dwellings are allowed within the district. Two rental cabins, not to exceed 500 square feet, are allowed if the principal dwelling is a single family residential. If the principal dwelling is a duplex, one rental cabin is allowed.

7.

Prohibited uses and structures. The following uses and structures are prohibited in the R-W district:

a.

A lot within the LOZD shall not be subleased, subcontracted, or marketed for non-allowed uses.

b.

No more than two travel trailers or motor homes may be on each lot at any time.

c.

No more than two of either inoperable or unregistered vehicles are allowed on each lot at any time.

8.

Livestock and pets.

a.

Dog Lots: Dog lots and kennels are prohibited.

b.

Household pets including, but not limited to, dogs and cats shall be allowed provided that no more than four household pets of more than six months of age are kept on the lot.

c.

Poultry, fowl and small animals shall be properly contained (e.g., chicken coop, rabbit hutch) and shall be located in accordance with the required accessory use setbacks. No more than 10 such animals over 6 months old are allowed.

d.

Hoofed animals are prohibited, except for a single miniature horse used as a service animal.

(Ord. No. 2016-03 (Sub.) , § 1, 5-3-16; Ord. No. 2010-23, § 1, 6-22-10)