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Kodiak Island Borough
City Zoning Code

17.60 RR2

Rural Residential Two District

17.60.010 Description and intent.

The RR2 rural residential two zoning district is established as a land use district for large lot, low-density, residential and general agricultural purposes. For the rural residential two district, in promoting the general purposes of this title, the specific intentions of this chapter are:

A. To encourage the continued use of land for low-density residential and general agricultural purposes;

B. To prohibit commercial and industrial land uses;

C. To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that are not permitted under the provisions of this chapter; and

D. To discourage land uses which, because of their character or size, would create unusual requirements and costs for public services. [Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.010].

17.60.020 Permitted uses.

The following land uses and activities are permitted in the rural residential two district:

A. Accessory buildings and accessory dwelling units (ADUs);

B. Agricultural buildings and activities;

C. Churches;

D. Fishing activities when an owner-occupied dwelling is present on the premises;

E. Greenhouses;

F. Home occupations;

G. Horticultural buildings and activities;

H. Single-family dwellings;

I. Homestay, vacation home, and bed and breakfast;

J. Hoop houses;

K. Assisted living homes; and

L. Childcare facilities, in-home. [Ord. FY2026-15 §2, 2026; Ord. FY2026-11 §3, 2025; Ord. FY2026-04 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2017-21 §2, 2017; Ord. FY2012-10 §5, 2012; Ord. 2007-08 §6; Ord. 86-27-O §4, 1986; Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.020].

17.60.030 Conditional uses.

The following land uses may be allowed by obtaining a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.200 KIBC:

A. Fireworks stands;

B. Recreational vehicle parks;

C. Marijuana cultivation, limited (lots equal to or greater than two acres); and

D. Pet boarding facilities. [Ord. FY2026-03 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2017-27 §2, 2017; Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 86-27-O §5, 1986; Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.030].

17.60.040 Area requirements.

A. Lot Area. The minimum lot area required is two acres.

B. Lot Width. The minimum lot width required is 200 feet. [Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.040].

17.60.050 Setbacks from property lines.

A. Front Yard. The minimum front yard required is 50 feet.

B. Side Yard. The minimum side yard required is 20 feet.

C. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard required is 20 feet. [Ord. FY2018-13 §2, 2018; Ord. 87-14-O §4, 1987; Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.050].

17.60.060 Building height limit.

The maximum height of residential buildings shall not exceed 35 feet. [Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.060].

17.60.010 Description and intent.

The RR2 rural residential two zoning district is established as a land use district for large lot, low-density, residential and general agricultural purposes. For the rural residential two district, in promoting the general purposes of this title, the specific intentions of this chapter are:

A. To encourage the continued use of land for low-density residential and general agricultural purposes;

B. To prohibit commercial and industrial land uses;

C. To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that are not permitted under the provisions of this chapter; and

D. To discourage land uses which, because of their character or size, would create unusual requirements and costs for public services. [Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.010].

17.60.020 Permitted uses.

The following land uses and activities are permitted in the rural residential two district:

A. Accessory buildings and accessory dwelling units (ADUs);

B. Agricultural buildings and activities;

C. Churches;

D. Fishing activities when an owner-occupied dwelling is present on the premises;

E. Greenhouses;

F. Home occupations;

G. Horticultural buildings and activities;

H. Single-family dwellings;

I. Homestay, vacation home, and bed and breakfast;

J. Hoop houses;

K. Assisted living homes; and

L. Childcare facilities, in-home. [Ord. FY2026-15 §2, 2026; Ord. FY2026-11 §3, 2025; Ord. FY2026-04 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2017-21 §2, 2017; Ord. FY2012-10 §5, 2012; Ord. 2007-08 §6; Ord. 86-27-O §4, 1986; Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.020].

17.60.030 Conditional uses.

The following land uses may be allowed by obtaining a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.200 KIBC:

A. Fireworks stands;

B. Recreational vehicle parks;

C. Marijuana cultivation, limited (lots equal to or greater than two acres); and

D. Pet boarding facilities. [Ord. FY2026-03 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2017-27 §2, 2017; Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 86-27-O §5, 1986; Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.030].

17.60.040 Area requirements.

A. Lot Area. The minimum lot area required is two acres.

B. Lot Width. The minimum lot width required is 200 feet. [Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.040].

17.60.050 Setbacks from property lines.

A. Front Yard. The minimum front yard required is 50 feet.

B. Side Yard. The minimum side yard required is 20 feet.

C. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard required is 20 feet. [Ord. FY2018-13 §2, 2018; Ord. 87-14-O §4, 1987; Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.050].

17.60.060 Building height limit.

The maximum height of residential buildings shall not exceed 35 feet. [Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.060].