Kodiak Island Borough
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
17.130 PL
Public Use Lands District
17.130.010 Description and intent.
The PL public use lands zoning district is established as a land use district for publicly owned land containing recreational, educational and institutional uses. For the public lands district, in promoting the general purposes of this title, the specific intentions of this chapter are:
A. To identify lands owned by governments that are used for public purposes;
B. To prohibit residential, commercial and industrial land uses and any other use of the land which would interfere with the development or continuation of public services in the district; and
C. To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that are not permitted under this chapter. [Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.010].
17.130.020 Permitted uses.
The following land uses are permitted in the public lands district subject to the approval of a detailed site plan by the commission:
A. Cemeteries;
B. Community buildings and halls;
C. Fire stations;
D. Gymnasiums;
E. Hospitals;
F. Libraries;
G. Museums;
H. Nursing homes;
I. Offices for local, state and federal governments;
J. Open air theaters;
K. Parks, playgrounds, playfields, and open space;
L. Recreation centers;
M. Sanitariums;
N. Schools, public and private;
O. Swimming pools;
P. Utility installations;
Q. Animal shelters; and
R. Childcare centers. [Ord. FY2026-11 §3, 2025; Ord. FY2026-03 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.020].
17.130.030 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. Airports;
B. Correctional facilities;
C. Dormitories;
D. Governmental maintenance and service facilities and storage yards;
E. Natural resource extraction;
F. Solid waste disposal sites;
G. Radio and television transmitters;
H. Recreational vehicle parks; and
I. Communications towers. [Ord. FY2018-17 §2, 2018; Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.030].
17.130.035 Temporary uses.
Sunset December 31, 2018.
17.130.040 Area requirements.
A. Lot Area. The minimum lot area required is 7,200 square feet.
B. Lot Width. The minimum lot width required is 60 feet. [Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.040].
17.130.050 Setbacks from property lines.
A. Front Yard. The minimum front yard required is 25 feet.
B. Side Yard. The minimum side yard required is 10 percent of the lot’s width or 25 feet, whichever is less. The minimum side yard required on the street side of a corner lot is 25 feet.
C. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard required is 25 percent of the lot’s depth or 25 feet, whichever is less. [Ord. FY2018-13 §2, 2018; Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.050].
17.130.060 Building height limit.
The maximum building height is 50 feet. [Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.060].
17.130.010 Description and intent.
The PL public use lands zoning district is established as a land use district for publicly owned land containing recreational, educational and institutional uses. For the public lands district, in promoting the general purposes of this title, the specific intentions of this chapter are:
A. To identify lands owned by governments that are used for public purposes;
B. To prohibit residential, commercial and industrial land uses and any other use of the land which would interfere with the development or continuation of public services in the district; and
C. To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that are not permitted under this chapter. [Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.010].
17.130.020 Permitted uses.
The following land uses are permitted in the public lands district subject to the approval of a detailed site plan by the commission:
A. Cemeteries;
B. Community buildings and halls;
C. Fire stations;
D. Gymnasiums;
E. Hospitals;
F. Libraries;
G. Museums;
H. Nursing homes;
I. Offices for local, state and federal governments;
J. Open air theaters;
K. Parks, playgrounds, playfields, and open space;
L. Recreation centers;
M. Sanitariums;
N. Schools, public and private;
O. Swimming pools;
P. Utility installations;
Q. Animal shelters; and
R. Childcare centers. [Ord. FY2026-11 §3, 2025; Ord. FY2026-03 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.020].
17.130.030 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. Airports;
B. Correctional facilities;
C. Dormitories;
D. Governmental maintenance and service facilities and storage yards;
E. Natural resource extraction;
F. Solid waste disposal sites;
G. Radio and television transmitters;
H. Recreational vehicle parks; and
I. Communications towers. [Ord. FY2018-17 §2, 2018; Ord. FY2016-07 §2, 2016; Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.030].
17.130.035 Temporary uses.
Sunset December 31, 2018.
17.130.040 Area requirements.
A. Lot Area. The minimum lot area required is 7,200 square feet.
B. Lot Width. The minimum lot width required is 60 feet. [Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.040].
17.130.050 Setbacks from property lines.
A. Front Yard. The minimum front yard required is 25 feet.
B. Side Yard. The minimum side yard required is 10 percent of the lot’s width or 25 feet, whichever is less. The minimum side yard required on the street side of a corner lot is 25 feet.
C. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard required is 25 percent of the lot’s depth or 25 feet, whichever is less. [Ord. FY2018-13 §2, 2018; Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.050].
17.130.060 Building height limit.
The maximum building height is 50 feet. [Ord. FY2016-03 §2, 2015; Ord. 83-18-O §2, 1983. Formerly §17.33.060].