Kodiak Island Borough
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
17.65 RR
Rural Residential District
17.65.010 Description and intent.
The RR rural residential zoning district is established for the purpose of providing opportunities for large lot, low-density, residential land uses, and to specifically prohibit commercial and industrial land uses. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.010].
17.65.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.
The following land uses and activities are permitted in the rural residential district:
A. Single-family dwellings;
B. Homestay, vacation home, and bed and breakfast;
C. Hoop houses;
D. Agricultural buildings and activities; and
E. Assisted living homes. [Ord. FY2026-15 §2, 2026; Ord. FY2026-04 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2018-03 §2, 2017; Ord. FY2012-10 §6, 2012; Ord. 2007-08 §7; Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.020].
17.65.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
A. Accessory buildings.1
B. Home occupations.*
C. Hoop houses. [Ord. FY2019-20 §2, 2019; Ord. FY2012-10 §7, 2012; Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.030].
1Please see additional code regulations for these structures and uses.
17.65.040 Conditional uses.
The following land uses may be permitted by obtaining a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.200 KIBC:
A. Firework stands;
B. Recreational vehicle parks; and
C. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs). [Ord. FY2019-20 §2, 2019; Ord. FY2017-21 §2, 2017; Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.040].
17.65.050 Minimum lot area and width requirements.
A. The minimum lot area required is 40,000 square feet.
B. The minimum lot width is 120 feet. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.050].
17.65.060 Maximum lot coverage for structures.
A. The maximum lot coverage allowed by the total of all structures is 15 percent of the lot area.
B. For this district, the maximum lot coverage allowed by the total of all accessory structures is five percent.2 [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.060].
2This regulation superseded the regulations contained in Chapter 17.160 KIBC, Accessory Buildings.
17.65.070 Maximum height of structures.
A. The maximum height limit for residential structures is 35 feet.
B. The maximum height for other structures is contained in additional code regulations that apply to those structures. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.070].
17.65.080 Setbacks from property lines.
A. Front Yard. The minimum front yard required is 25 feet.
B. Side Yard. The minimum side yard required is 15 feet.
C. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard required is 20 feet. [Ord. FY2018-13 §2, 2018; Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.080].
17.65.090 Fences, parking and signs.
Regulations for fences, parking, and signs are contained in code sections that deal specifically with these items. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.090].
17.65.100 Nonconformities.
Regulations for nonconformities (lots, uses and structures) are contained in code sections that deal specifically with this item. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.100].
17.65.010 Description and intent.
The RR rural residential zoning district is established for the purpose of providing opportunities for large lot, low-density, residential land uses, and to specifically prohibit commercial and industrial land uses. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.010].
17.65.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.
The following land uses and activities are permitted in the rural residential district:
A. Single-family dwellings;
B. Homestay, vacation home, and bed and breakfast;
C. Hoop houses;
D. Agricultural buildings and activities; and
E. Assisted living homes. [Ord. FY2026-15 §2, 2026; Ord. FY2026-04 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2018-03 §2, 2017; Ord. FY2012-10 §6, 2012; Ord. 2007-08 §7; Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.020].
17.65.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
A. Accessory buildings.1
B. Home occupations.*
C. Hoop houses. [Ord. FY2019-20 §2, 2019; Ord. FY2012-10 §7, 2012; Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.030].
1Please see additional code regulations for these structures and uses.
17.65.040 Conditional uses.
The following land uses may be permitted by obtaining a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.200 KIBC:
A. Firework stands;
B. Recreational vehicle parks; and
C. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs). [Ord. FY2019-20 §2, 2019; Ord. FY2017-21 §2, 2017; Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.040].
17.65.050 Minimum lot area and width requirements.
A. The minimum lot area required is 40,000 square feet.
B. The minimum lot width is 120 feet. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.050].
17.65.060 Maximum lot coverage for structures.
A. The maximum lot coverage allowed by the total of all structures is 15 percent of the lot area.
B. For this district, the maximum lot coverage allowed by the total of all accessory structures is five percent.2 [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.060].
2This regulation superseded the regulations contained in Chapter 17.160 KIBC, Accessory Buildings.
17.65.070 Maximum height of structures.
A. The maximum height limit for residential structures is 35 feet.
B. The maximum height for other structures is contained in additional code regulations that apply to those structures. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.070].
17.65.080 Setbacks from property lines.
A. Front Yard. The minimum front yard required is 25 feet.
B. Side Yard. The minimum side yard required is 15 feet.
C. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard required is 20 feet. [Ord. FY2018-13 §2, 2018; Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.080].
17.65.090 Fences, parking and signs.
Regulations for fences, parking, and signs are contained in code sections that deal specifically with these items. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.090].
17.65.100 Nonconformities.
Regulations for nonconformities (lots, uses and structures) are contained in code sections that deal specifically with this item. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.100].