Kodiak Island Borough
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
17.95 RNC
Rural Neighborhood Commercial District
17.95.010 Description and intent.
The RNC rural neighborhood commercial zoning district is intended to be applied in areas where public sewer and water service is not available. The rural neighborhood commercial zoning district is established for the purpose of providing for limited retail and personal service uses for the consumer population in the immediate neighborhoods in which such uses are located and limited opportunities to support the tourist industry. This district is not intended for those types of uses that will attract either the consumer population of large segments of the community or large volumes of traffic. It is intended to be compactly designed. Neighborhood commercial development in contiguous locations is encouraged to avoid uninterrupted linear commercial development, lessen traffic conflicts, and improve the safety and convenience of customers. Such consolidation may also economically provide for the appropriate screening and/or landscaping buffers needed to protect property values in adjacent residential areas. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.010].
17.95.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.
The following land uses and activities are permitted in the rural neighborhood commercial district:
A. Veterinary clinics/animal hospitals;
B. Automobile service stations;
C. Homestay;
D. Churches;
E. Commercial recreation facilities (e.g., racquetball courts, health clubs, ice rinks, etc.);
F. Community halls and assembly areas;
G. Parks and playgrounds;
H. Restaurants and bars;
I. Retail stores and service shops (e.g., beauty shops, clinics, grocery stores, professional offices, etc.);
J. Schools;
K. A single-family dwelling if located on a lot with a structure containing a permitted business use;
L. Warehouses;
M. Vacation home;
N. Bed and breakfast;
O. Hotels;
P. Pet services;
Q. Childcare centers; and
R. Childcare facilities, in-home. [Ord. FY2026-15 §2, 2026; Ord. FY2026-11 §3, 2025; Ord. FY2026-03 §2, 2025; Ord. 2007-08 §12; Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.020].
17.95.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
A. Accessory buildings. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.030].
17.95.040 Conditional uses.
The following land uses and activities may be allowed by obtaining a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.200 KIBC:
A. Institutional facilities (e.g., hospitals, fire stations, group homes, correctional facilities, etc.);
B. Utility and service uses (e.g., substations);
C. Recreational vehicle parks;
D. Communications towers; and
E. Pet boarding facilities. [Ord. FY2026-03 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2018-17 §2, 2018; Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.040].
17.95.050 Minimum lot area and width requirements.
There is a minimum lot area requirement of two acres and a minimum width requirement of 180 feet. [Ord. 01-08 §2; Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.050].
17.95.060 Maximum lot coverage for structures.
There is no maximum lot coverage requirement. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.060].
17.95.070 Maximum height of structures.
The maximum height limit for structures in this district is 35 feet. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.070].
17.95.080 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. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.080].
17.95.090 Special district regulations.
Corner lots are the preferred location for properties in this zoning district, especially those lots which front on arterial or collector streets, and which have adequate frontage for driveway separation from an intersection. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.090].
17.95.100 Performance standards.
All permitted and conditional uses shall comply with the performance standards listed in this section.
A. Groundcover. All areas not devoted to buildings, structures, surfaced drives, walks or parking areas shall be covered and maintained with grass, shrubbery, trees, rocks or gravel, or other suitable groundcover materials to minimize dust, erosion and sedimentation.
B. Lighting. Any lighting uses for advertising, display, or security purposes shall not produce glare on a public highway or neighboring residential property.
C. Screening. Where a business use is adjacent to a residential use or district, that business shall provide and maintain screening as approved by the commission. [Ord. 01-08 §2; Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.100].
17.95.110 Nonconformities.
Regulations for nonconformities (lots, uses and structures) are contained in Chapter 17.140 KIBC. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.110].
17.95.010 Description and intent.
The RNC rural neighborhood commercial zoning district is intended to be applied in areas where public sewer and water service is not available. The rural neighborhood commercial zoning district is established for the purpose of providing for limited retail and personal service uses for the consumer population in the immediate neighborhoods in which such uses are located and limited opportunities to support the tourist industry. This district is not intended for those types of uses that will attract either the consumer population of large segments of the community or large volumes of traffic. It is intended to be compactly designed. Neighborhood commercial development in contiguous locations is encouraged to avoid uninterrupted linear commercial development, lessen traffic conflicts, and improve the safety and convenience of customers. Such consolidation may also economically provide for the appropriate screening and/or landscaping buffers needed to protect property values in adjacent residential areas. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.010].
17.95.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.
The following land uses and activities are permitted in the rural neighborhood commercial district:
A. Veterinary clinics/animal hospitals;
B. Automobile service stations;
C. Homestay;
D. Churches;
E. Commercial recreation facilities (e.g., racquetball courts, health clubs, ice rinks, etc.);
F. Community halls and assembly areas;
G. Parks and playgrounds;
H. Restaurants and bars;
I. Retail stores and service shops (e.g., beauty shops, clinics, grocery stores, professional offices, etc.);
J. Schools;
K. A single-family dwelling if located on a lot with a structure containing a permitted business use;
L. Warehouses;
M. Vacation home;
N. Bed and breakfast;
O. Hotels;
P. Pet services;
Q. Childcare centers; and
R. Childcare facilities, in-home. [Ord. FY2026-15 §2, 2026; Ord. FY2026-11 §3, 2025; Ord. FY2026-03 §2, 2025; Ord. 2007-08 §12; Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.020].
17.95.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
A. Accessory buildings. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.030].
17.95.040 Conditional uses.
The following land uses and activities may be allowed by obtaining a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.200 KIBC:
A. Institutional facilities (e.g., hospitals, fire stations, group homes, correctional facilities, etc.);
B. Utility and service uses (e.g., substations);
C. Recreational vehicle parks;
D. Communications towers; and
E. Pet boarding facilities. [Ord. FY2026-03 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2018-17 §2, 2018; Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.040].
17.95.050 Minimum lot area and width requirements.
There is a minimum lot area requirement of two acres and a minimum width requirement of 180 feet. [Ord. 01-08 §2; Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.050].
17.95.060 Maximum lot coverage for structures.
There is no maximum lot coverage requirement. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.060].
17.95.070 Maximum height of structures.
The maximum height limit for structures in this district is 35 feet. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.070].
17.95.080 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. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.080].
17.95.090 Special district regulations.
Corner lots are the preferred location for properties in this zoning district, especially those lots which front on arterial or collector streets, and which have adequate frontage for driveway separation from an intersection. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.090].
17.95.100 Performance standards.
All permitted and conditional uses shall comply with the performance standards listed in this section.
A. Groundcover. All areas not devoted to buildings, structures, surfaced drives, walks or parking areas shall be covered and maintained with grass, shrubbery, trees, rocks or gravel, or other suitable groundcover materials to minimize dust, erosion and sedimentation.
B. Lighting. Any lighting uses for advertising, display, or security purposes shall not produce glare on a public highway or neighboring residential property.
C. Screening. Where a business use is adjacent to a residential use or district, that business shall provide and maintain screening as approved by the commission. [Ord. 01-08 §2; Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.100].
17.95.110 Nonconformities.
Regulations for nonconformities (lots, uses and structures) are contained in Chapter 17.140 KIBC. [Ord. 92-13 §3, 1992. Formerly §17.22.110].