City And Borough Of Sitka
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 22
15 ZONING MAPS AND BOUNDARIES
§ 22.15.010 Districts established.
The city and borough is divided into districts as shown on the zoning maps of the city and borough which, together with all explanatory matter, are adopted by reference to be a part of this title. The districts shall be as follows:
P | Public lands district |
SF/SFLD | Single-family and single-family low density residential districts |
R-1 LDMH | Single-family or duplex low density or single-family low density manufactured home district |
R-1 | Single-family and duplex residential district |
R-1 MH | Single-family and duplex manufactured home district |
R-2 | Multifamily district |
R-2 MHP | Multifamily and mobile home district |
CBD | Central business district |
C-1/C-2 | General commercial and general commercial mobile home districts |
WD | Waterfront district |
I | Industrial district |
GI | General island district |
LI | Large island district |
R | Recreation district |
OS | Open space district |
GP | Gary Paxton special district |
C | Cemetery district |
(S.G.C. 22.12.010; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002; Ord. 10-12 § 4, 2010; Ord. 14-21 § 4, 2014; Ord. 19-15 § 4, 2019)
§ 22.15.020 Maps.
The use districts are bounded and defined on official zoning maps of the city and borough and identified by the signature of the mayor and attested to by the city and borough clerk. These maps are by reference made a part of this title.
(S.G.C. 22.12.020; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002)
§ 22.15.030 Maps – Changes.
A.
No changes of any nature shall be made to the official zoning maps or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter. Any unauthorized change of any kind whatsoever by any persons or person shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided in Article VII of Chapter 22.10 SGC.
B.
Regardless of the existence of proposed copies of the official zoning maps which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning maps shall be located in the office of the planning director where they can be kept current and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of lands, water areas, buildings and other structures in the city and borough. The maps contained within this code are for general information only and not of sufficient detail to be relied upon.
(S.G.C. 22.12.030; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002)
§ 22.15.040 Maps – Replacement.
In the event that the official zoning maps become damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the assembly, after recommendation from the planning commission, may by ordinance adopt new official zoning maps which shall supersede the prior official zoning maps.
(S.G.C. 22.12.040; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002)
§ 22.15.050 District boundary – Interpretation when uncertainty exists.
When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning maps, the following rules shall apply:
A.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed as following such centerlines.
B.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following the lot lines in effect at the time the zoning district was approved.
C.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following section or section subdivision lines shall be construed as following such section or section subdivision lines.
D.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following municipal limits shall be construed as following said limits.
E.
Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed as following the mean high water line of that shore. In the event of change, the shoreline shall be construed as following the actual shoreline affected by that change; boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, lakes or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines.
F.
All areas within the city and borough limits which are underwater or tidelands and are not shown as included within any district are subject to all regulations of the upland district immediately adjacent to the tideland or underwater areas.
G.
In unsubdivided property, the location of any district boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions shown on the same map, shall be determined by the use of a scale appearing on the map.
H.
Boundaries indicated as parallel to the extensions of features indicated in subsections A through F of this section shall be construed as such. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning maps shall be determined by the scale of the map.
I.
Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the zoning maps, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections A through G of this section, the planning commission shall interpret the district boundaries.
(S.G.C. 22.12.050; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002; Ord. 03-1746 § 4, 2003)
§ 22.15.060 District boundary – Interpretation when street/alley vacated.
Where any public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations for the abutting property shall apply to the area of the street or alley of such vacation.
(S.G.C. 22.12.060; Ord. 02-1683 § 4, 2002)