Kodiak Island Borough
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
17.175 Off-Street
Parking and Loading
*Chapter 17.175 KIBC, derived from Ord. 84-60-O §1, 1984; Ord. 81-40-O §1, 1981 and Ord. 80-18-O §1, 1980; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 90-45 §2, adopted January 8, 1991.
17.175.010 Off-street parking required – In general.
In all zoning districts, from the time a principal building or land use activity is erected, constructed, established, altered or enlarged, there shall be off-street parking conforming to this chapter to serve that building or use. This parking shall be available free of charge for the use of the occupants, employees, and patrons of the building. The owners and occupants of a principal building shall be jointly and severally responsible for providing and maintaining the off-street parking serving that building or use. The off-street parking required by this chapter shall be maintained in accordance with this chapter continuously during the life of the building or use. [Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.010].
17.175.020 Off-street parking – Core area exemption.
The requirements of this chapter for the provision of off-street parking and loading areas, with the exception of KIBC 17.175.080(I), shall not apply within the designated core area of downtown Kodiak. The purpose of this exemption is to establish off-street parking regulations that are consistent with the provisions of the central commercial designation of the UR-19 urban renewal plan. The exemption area is bounded by Rezanof Drive West, Center Avenue, Marine Way East, and Marine Way West and is defined as blocks 4 through 13 of New Kodiak Subdivision. [Ord. 92-07 §2, 1992; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.020].
17.175.030 Off-street parking – Remote area exemption.
A. The off-street parking requirements, parking area development standards, and off-street loading requirements of this chapter, with the exception of KIBC 17.175.080(I), do not apply to land use activities and structures located in remote areas.
B. For purposes of this section, a “remote area” is defined as an area not located on, or adjacent to, the contiguous road system of the city of Kodiak or the villages of Akhiok, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, Port Lions, and Karluk. [Ord. 92-07 §2, 1992; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.030].
17.175.040 Off-street parking – Number of spaces required.
A. The required number of off-street parking spaces to be provided will be determined as follows:
Table 1.
Permitted Uses | Required Off-Street Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
Single-family dwellings | 3 per dwelling unit |
Two-family dwellings | 3 per dwelling unit |
Multifamily dwellings (12 units or less) | 2 per dwelling unit |
Multifamily dwellings (more than 12 units) | 1.5 per dwelling unit |
Aircraft hangars (used for any purpose) | 1 per 700 square feet of gross floor area |
Assisted living facilities | 3 spaces, or 1 space per employee on maximum shift, plus 1 visitor space per 5 residents, whichever is greater |
Assisted living homes | 3 spaces |
Auto, boat and recreational vehicle sales | 1 per 3,000 square feet of gross lot area, but not less than 5 spaces |
Auto, boat, and recreational service garages, gas stations, repair shops, and accessory installation shops | 4 spaces per stall/service bay. No vehicle in the custody of the business for service, repairs, storage, sales or other purpose may be stored in a public right-of-way |
Banks | 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area |
Bed and breakfast | In addition to the off-street parking requirements of KIBC 17.175.040 for a single-family dwelling, up to 2 guest rooms must provide 1 additional parking space; with 3 to 4 guest rooms must provide 2 additional parking spaces; and a bed and breakfast with 5 guest rooms must provide 3 additional parking spaces |
Bowling alleys | 4 for each alley or lane |
Childcare center | ½ space per employee, plus 2 drop-off/pickup spaces For centers with more than 20 children, an additional drop-off/pickup space is required for every 10 additional children |
Childcare facility, in-home | For residential unit, 3 spaces for unit, ½ space per nonresident employee, and 1 drop-off/pickup space For commercial structure, ½ space per employee and 2 drop-off/pickup spaces |
Churches, dance halls, schools, community buildings, fraternal organizations, auditoriums, theaters, banquet facilities, and other places of assembly | 1 per 4 seats, based on maximum seating capacity in the principal place of assembly |
Doctor, dentist, and law offices and clinics | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Food markets, grocery stores or shopping centers | 4 per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area |
Furniture and appliance stores | 1 per 400 square feet of gross floor area |
General hospitals | 1 per 500 square feet of gross floor area |
Homestay or vacation home | Same as a one-family dwelling or two-family dwelling (dependent on the number of units within the building) |
Hostel | 1 per sleeping room |
Hotels (excluding restaurants, lounges, and banquet facilities) | 1 per each guest room and 1 per dwelling unit |
Industrial or manufacturing establishments | 1 per 700 square feet of gross floor area |
Intermediate care facilities, nursing homes, etc. | 1 per 3 patient beds based on maximum capacity |
Laundromats | 1 per 2 washing machines |
Lumber yards and building supply stores | 1 per 200 square feet of office and showroom sales area |
Mini-warehouses | 1 per 200 square feet of office area but not less than 3 spaces |
Motor freight terminals, warehouses, gear sheds and storage buildings | 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Offices (total area of the structure is 2,000 square feet or less) | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area, except identified file and supply storage space at 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Offices (total area of the structure is more than 2,000 square feet) | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area for the first 2,000 square feet of the structure and 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area for square footage in excess of 2,000 square feet, except identified file and supply storage space at 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Pet boarding facility | Parking requirements established as part of conditional use permit review based on the number of employees and drop-off and pick-up area based on the maximum number of animals boarded |
Pet services | 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area |
Restaurants, bars | 1 per 3 seats, based on maximum seating capacity in the principal place of assembly |
Retail sales and service establishments (total area of structure is 2,000 square feet or less) | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area, except identified retail inventory and supply storage space at 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Retail sales and service establishments (total area of structure is more than 2,000 square feet) | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area for the first 2,000 square feet of the structure and 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area for square footage in excess of 2,000 square feet, except identified retail inventory and supply storage space at 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Vacation rental | Same as a multiple-family dwelling (dependent on the number of units within the building) |
Veterinary clinics/animal hospitals | 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area |
B. The off-street parking requirement for a use not specified in this section shall be the requirement for the use specified in this section whose parking demand characteristics the community development department determines to be most similar to those of the unspecified use.
C. In all cases, a minimum of three spaces shall be required for each principal use in a building.
D. Where a building contains more than one principal use, the parking required for that building shall be the sum of the parking required for each such use.
E. A parking space may meet the minimum parking requirements for more than one use so long as it otherwise conforms to the requirements of this chapter for each such use and no hours of operation of any such use overlap the hours of operation of any other such use. [Ord. FY2026-15 §2, 2026; Ord. FY2026-11 §3, 2025; Ord. FY2026-04 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2026-03 §2, 2025; Ord. 2007-08 §13; Ord. 94-26 §2, 1994; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.040].
17.175.050 Off-street parking – Location.
All parking spaces required under KIBC 17.175.040 shall be on the same lot as, or any contiguous lot in common ownership as, the principal building or use that they serve; provided, that if the commission finds that it is impractical to locate the spaces on such a lot, it may permit them to be located on any lot within 600 feet of the principal building or use. The lot must be in common ownership or a long-term easement, license, or permit for use of the alternative parking shall be secured. Where parking spaces required for compliance with this chapter are not located on the same lot as the principal business use that they serve, a notice shall be recorded identifying the benefitted lot and the burdened lot and memorializing the scope of the parking encumbrance on the lot on which the required parking spaces are located. Once accepted as satisfying the requirements of KIBC 17.175.040, the approved parking encumbrance may not be modified unless the modification is reviewed and approved as provided in KIBC 17.175.100.
All parking spaces required under KIBC 17.175.040 shall be located in a use district permitting the use which they serve. [Ord. FY2023-19 §2, 2023; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.050].
17.175.060 Off-street parking – Village parking requirements – Number of spaces required.
A. Akhiok and Karluk. The off-street parking and loading requirements of this chapter do not apply within the city of Akhiok and the village of Karluk.
B. Larsen Bay and Ouzinkie. The off-street parking and loading requirements of this chapter shall be computed at 25 percent of the total required for developments on the contiguous road systems of Larsen Bay and Ouzinkie. Public facilities shall provide a minimum of three off-street parking spaces. Residential land uses shall provide a minimum of one off-street parking space per dwelling unit.
C. Old Harbor and Port Lions. The off-street parking and loading requirements of this chapter shall be computed at 50 percent of the total required for developments on the contiguous road systems of Old Harbor and Port Lions. Public facilities shall provide a minimum of three off-street parking spaces. Residential land uses shall provide a minimum of one off-street parking space per dwelling unit. [Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.060].
17.175.070 Parking area development standards – Single-family and two-family dwellings.
A. All parking areas for one- and two-family dwellings shall be developed in accordance with this section.
B. Village Requirements.
1. On the road systems of Akhiok and Karluk, these parking area development standards do not apply.
2. On the road systems of Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, and Port Lions, these parking area development standards do apply.
C. Each residential parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and 18 feet long.
D. Each residential parking space shall be accessed by a driveway that meets the standards of Chapter 15.35 KIBC.
E. If more than three dwelling units are accessed by a common driveway, the driveway shall also meet the fire apparatus access road requirements of Chapter 15.30 KIBC.
F. Driveway access to a public street may not be located closer than the minimum distance from the nearest face of the curb, or the nearest edge of a traveled way for an uncurbed roadway, of an intersecting public roadway to the nearest edge of driveway as shown below:
Table 2.
CORNER CLEARANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Functional Classification | Corner Clearance For | ||
Curbed Crossroad | Uncurbed Crossroad | ||
Urban | Rural | ||
Arterial Roadways | 60 feet | 70 feet | 100 feet |
Collector Roadways | 50 feet | 60 feet | 60 feet |
Local Roadways | 40 feet | 50 feet | 60 feet |
or for the roadways that do not have alignments that coincide with the right-of-way centerline.
Driveway access to a public street may not be located closer than 30 feet to the right-of-way line of an intersecting street from the closest edge of driveway.
The method which provides the greatest separation distance from the intersection to edge of driveway will be the controlling method.
G. Parking areas shall be surfaced and drained so that they are free of mud and standing water and generate a minimum amount of dust.
H. Tandem spaces (see KIBC 17.175.080(J)) and garages identified on building plans may be used to satisfy the off-street parking requirements for one- and two-family dwellings. [Ord. 92-07 §2, 1992; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.070].
17.175.080 Parking area development standards – Multifamily dwellings and nonresidential uses.
A. All parking areas, except those for one- and two-family dwellings (see KIBC 17.175.070), including any area on a lot used for vehicular circulation, storage, parking spaces, aisles, turning and maneuvering areas, driveways, and points of ingress and egress, shall be developed in accordance with this section.
B. Village Requirements.
1. On the road systems of Akhiok and Karluk, these parking area development standards do not apply.
2. On the road systems of Larsen Bay and Ouzinkie, an area equivalent to the size of the required parking spaces shall be available but the actual parking area development standards do not apply.
3. On the road systems of Old Harbor and Port Lions, only parking area development standards in subsections C, F, H, I, and J of this section apply.
C. Surfacing and Drainage. Parking areas shall be surfaced and drained so that they are free of mud and standing water, and generate a minimum amount of dust.
D. Screening. All parking areas that adjoin a residential zoning district shall be separated from the residential zoning district along side and rear lot lines by a sight-obscuring four-foot solid or natural barrier.
E. Lighting. Any lighting associated with the parking area or the use it serves shall not produce glare on a public right-of-way or an adjacent residential zoning district.
F. Driveways/Separation.
1. Minimum driveway widths shall be 12 feet for one-way traffic and 24 feet for two-way traffic. Maximum driveway width shall be 32 feet wide.
2. The minimum distance between two adjacent driveways on the same parcel measured along the right-of-way line between the adjacent edges of the driveways shall conform to Table 3.
Table 3.
DISTANCE BETWEEN DRIVEWAYS | |
|---|---|
Functional Classification | Distance |
Arterial roadways | 75 feet |
Collector roadways | 50 feet |
Local roadways | 35 feet |
3. Driveway access to a public street may not be located closer than the minimum distance from the nearest face of the curb, or the nearest edge of a traveled way for an uncurbed roadway, of an intersecting public roadway to the nearest edge of driveway as shown below:
Table 4.
CORNER CLEARANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Functional Classification | Corner Clearance For | ||
Curbed Crossroad | Uncurbed Crossroad | ||
Urban | Rural | ||
Arterial Roadways | 60 feet | 70 feet | 100 feet |
Collector Roadways | 50 feet | 60 feet | 60 feet |
Local Roadways | 40 feet | 50 feet | 60 feet |
or for the roadways that do not have alignments that coincide with the right-of-way centerline.
Driveway access to a public street may not be located closer than 35 feet to the right-of-way line of an intersecting street from the closest edge of driveway.
The method which provides the greatest separation distance from the intersection to edge of driveway will be the controlling method.
G. Maneuvering. All necessary maneuvering areas shall be provided onsite without utilizing the road right-of-way.
H. Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions.
1. Parking spaces and aisle widths shall conform to the minimum dimensions set forth in table 5.
Table 5.
PARKING STALL AND AISLE DIMENSIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Parking Angle | Stall/Space Width | Stall Depth | Aisle Width |
A | B | C | D* |
Parallel | 9 feet | 18 feet | 12 feet |
20 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 12 feet |
30 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 12 feet |
45 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 14 feet |
60 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 18 feet |
70 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 18 feet |
80 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 24 feet |
90 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 24 feet |
*A minimum of 18 feet is required for two-way traffic.
2. All parking spaces shall be identified on site by striping, bumper guards, or other techniques approved by the community development department.
I. Handicapped-Accessible Parking.
1. All land uses that require off-street parking spaces under this title shall be required to provide off-street parking spaces for handicapped motorists. Such parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements:
a. The number of handicapped parking spaces shall be included in the total required number of parking spaces in accordance with the following table:
Table 6.
TOTAL OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED | PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED REQUIRED |
|---|---|
1 to 25 | 0* |
26 to 50 | 2 |
51 to 75 | 3 |
76 to 100 | 4 |
101 to 150 | 5 |
151 to 200 | 6 |
201 to 300 | 7 |
301 to 400 | 8 |
401 to 500 | 9 |
501 to 1,000 | Two percent of total parking spaces required |
1,001 and over | 20 spaces plus 1 for each 100 spaces over 1,000 |
*Refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 USC paragraphs 12101 – 12213 for additional requirements relating to accessible facilities.
b. All handicapped-accessible parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 96 inches.
c. All required handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be designated as reserved by a sign showing the international symbol of accessibility.
d. Handicapped-accessible parking spaces serving a particular building shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance of the building or use served by the parking. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility. In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located closest to accessible entrances.
e. At least one accessible route not less than 36 inches in width shall be provided within the boundary of the site from handicapped-accessible parking spaces and public streets or sidewalks to an accessible building entrance. Parking spaces and access aisles shall be level with surface slopes not exceeding 1:50 (two percent), which is a one-foot rise or fall in 50 feet in all directions.
2. One in every eight accessible parking spaces, but not less than one, shall be served by an access aisle 96 inches wide (minimum) and shall be designated “van accessible.” Vertical clearance over such a space must be 98 inches (minimum). Two accessible parking spaces may share one access aisle. All accessible spaces will be served by an access aisle no less than 60 inches in width.
3. Voluntary provision of more than the minimum number of required off-street parking does not require provision of additional handicapped parking spaces.
J. Tandem or Stacked Parking Spaces. A tandem or stacked parking space is a space that does not allow a vehicle to be moved without first moving a vehicle in another parking space.
1. The use of tandem parking spaces is only permitted for vehicles and/or equipment for sale or rent, in storage, or awaiting parts.
2. The arrangement of tandem parking spaces is limited to two parking spaces in depth.
3. Patron and customer use spaces may not be designed as tandem parking spaces.
4. The nonresidential land uses permitted to utilize tandem spaces will be limited to those uses that customarily park in this manner, as determined by the community development department. [Ord. 94-26 §3, 1994; Ord. 92-07 §2, 1992; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.080].
17.175.090 Off-street loading space requirements.
A. In all use districts, from the time a nonresidential building is erected, constructed, established, altered, or enlarged, there shall be an off-street loading space provided.
B. A loading space is defined as an area 10 by 30 feet in area by 14 feet six inches in height.
C. Each loading space shall be signed.
D. A loading space may be counted as one of the required off-street parking spaces. [Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.090].
17.175.100 Parking plan review.
A. All applications for zoning compliance shall include a plan for any parking area to be constructed in conjunction with the work that is the subject of the application. The plan shall be in a form and drawn to a scale approved by the community development department.
The plan shall include:
1. The exterior boundaries of the subject lot, their dimensions, and the area of the lot;
2. The location and dimensions of all buildings (proposed or existing), parking spaces, loading area, aisles, turning and maneuvering areas, driveways, sidewalks, screening as required, and points of ingress and egress to the lot; and
3. The location and dimensions of all streets and sidewalks adjacent to the lot, and the direction of traffic on such streets.
B. The community development department shall review all parking area plans for conformity with this title. [Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.100].
17.175.010 Off-street parking required – In general.
In all zoning districts, from the time a principal building or land use activity is erected, constructed, established, altered or enlarged, there shall be off-street parking conforming to this chapter to serve that building or use. This parking shall be available free of charge for the use of the occupants, employees, and patrons of the building. The owners and occupants of a principal building shall be jointly and severally responsible for providing and maintaining the off-street parking serving that building or use. The off-street parking required by this chapter shall be maintained in accordance with this chapter continuously during the life of the building or use. [Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.010].
17.175.020 Off-street parking – Core area exemption.
The requirements of this chapter for the provision of off-street parking and loading areas, with the exception of KIBC 17.175.080(I), shall not apply within the designated core area of downtown Kodiak. The purpose of this exemption is to establish off-street parking regulations that are consistent with the provisions of the central commercial designation of the UR-19 urban renewal plan. The exemption area is bounded by Rezanof Drive West, Center Avenue, Marine Way East, and Marine Way West and is defined as blocks 4 through 13 of New Kodiak Subdivision. [Ord. 92-07 §2, 1992; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.020].
17.175.030 Off-street parking – Remote area exemption.
A. The off-street parking requirements, parking area development standards, and off-street loading requirements of this chapter, with the exception of KIBC 17.175.080(I), do not apply to land use activities and structures located in remote areas.
B. For purposes of this section, a “remote area” is defined as an area not located on, or adjacent to, the contiguous road system of the city of Kodiak or the villages of Akhiok, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, Port Lions, and Karluk. [Ord. 92-07 §2, 1992; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.030].
17.175.040 Off-street parking – Number of spaces required.
A. The required number of off-street parking spaces to be provided will be determined as follows:
Table 1.
Permitted Uses | Required Off-Street Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
Single-family dwellings | 3 per dwelling unit |
Two-family dwellings | 3 per dwelling unit |
Multifamily dwellings (12 units or less) | 2 per dwelling unit |
Multifamily dwellings (more than 12 units) | 1.5 per dwelling unit |
Aircraft hangars (used for any purpose) | 1 per 700 square feet of gross floor area |
Assisted living facilities | 3 spaces, or 1 space per employee on maximum shift, plus 1 visitor space per 5 residents, whichever is greater |
Assisted living homes | 3 spaces |
Auto, boat and recreational vehicle sales | 1 per 3,000 square feet of gross lot area, but not less than 5 spaces |
Auto, boat, and recreational service garages, gas stations, repair shops, and accessory installation shops | 4 spaces per stall/service bay. No vehicle in the custody of the business for service, repairs, storage, sales or other purpose may be stored in a public right-of-way |
Banks | 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area |
Bed and breakfast | In addition to the off-street parking requirements of KIBC 17.175.040 for a single-family dwelling, up to 2 guest rooms must provide 1 additional parking space; with 3 to 4 guest rooms must provide 2 additional parking spaces; and a bed and breakfast with 5 guest rooms must provide 3 additional parking spaces |
Bowling alleys | 4 for each alley or lane |
Childcare center | ½ space per employee, plus 2 drop-off/pickup spaces For centers with more than 20 children, an additional drop-off/pickup space is required for every 10 additional children |
Childcare facility, in-home | For residential unit, 3 spaces for unit, ½ space per nonresident employee, and 1 drop-off/pickup space For commercial structure, ½ space per employee and 2 drop-off/pickup spaces |
Churches, dance halls, schools, community buildings, fraternal organizations, auditoriums, theaters, banquet facilities, and other places of assembly | 1 per 4 seats, based on maximum seating capacity in the principal place of assembly |
Doctor, dentist, and law offices and clinics | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Food markets, grocery stores or shopping centers | 4 per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area |
Furniture and appliance stores | 1 per 400 square feet of gross floor area |
General hospitals | 1 per 500 square feet of gross floor area |
Homestay or vacation home | Same as a one-family dwelling or two-family dwelling (dependent on the number of units within the building) |
Hostel | 1 per sleeping room |
Hotels (excluding restaurants, lounges, and banquet facilities) | 1 per each guest room and 1 per dwelling unit |
Industrial or manufacturing establishments | 1 per 700 square feet of gross floor area |
Intermediate care facilities, nursing homes, etc. | 1 per 3 patient beds based on maximum capacity |
Laundromats | 1 per 2 washing machines |
Lumber yards and building supply stores | 1 per 200 square feet of office and showroom sales area |
Mini-warehouses | 1 per 200 square feet of office area but not less than 3 spaces |
Motor freight terminals, warehouses, gear sheds and storage buildings | 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Offices (total area of the structure is 2,000 square feet or less) | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area, except identified file and supply storage space at 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Offices (total area of the structure is more than 2,000 square feet) | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area for the first 2,000 square feet of the structure and 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area for square footage in excess of 2,000 square feet, except identified file and supply storage space at 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Pet boarding facility | Parking requirements established as part of conditional use permit review based on the number of employees and drop-off and pick-up area based on the maximum number of animals boarded |
Pet services | 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area |
Restaurants, bars | 1 per 3 seats, based on maximum seating capacity in the principal place of assembly |
Retail sales and service establishments (total area of structure is 2,000 square feet or less) | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area, except identified retail inventory and supply storage space at 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Retail sales and service establishments (total area of structure is more than 2,000 square feet) | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area for the first 2,000 square feet of the structure and 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area for square footage in excess of 2,000 square feet, except identified retail inventory and supply storage space at 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Vacation rental | Same as a multiple-family dwelling (dependent on the number of units within the building) |
Veterinary clinics/animal hospitals | 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area |
B. The off-street parking requirement for a use not specified in this section shall be the requirement for the use specified in this section whose parking demand characteristics the community development department determines to be most similar to those of the unspecified use.
C. In all cases, a minimum of three spaces shall be required for each principal use in a building.
D. Where a building contains more than one principal use, the parking required for that building shall be the sum of the parking required for each such use.
E. A parking space may meet the minimum parking requirements for more than one use so long as it otherwise conforms to the requirements of this chapter for each such use and no hours of operation of any such use overlap the hours of operation of any other such use. [Ord. FY2026-15 §2, 2026; Ord. FY2026-11 §3, 2025; Ord. FY2026-04 §2, 2025; Ord. FY2026-03 §2, 2025; Ord. 2007-08 §13; Ord. 94-26 §2, 1994; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.040].
17.175.050 Off-street parking – Location.
All parking spaces required under KIBC 17.175.040 shall be on the same lot as, or any contiguous lot in common ownership as, the principal building or use that they serve; provided, that if the commission finds that it is impractical to locate the spaces on such a lot, it may permit them to be located on any lot within 600 feet of the principal building or use. The lot must be in common ownership or a long-term easement, license, or permit for use of the alternative parking shall be secured. Where parking spaces required for compliance with this chapter are not located on the same lot as the principal business use that they serve, a notice shall be recorded identifying the benefitted lot and the burdened lot and memorializing the scope of the parking encumbrance on the lot on which the required parking spaces are located. Once accepted as satisfying the requirements of KIBC 17.175.040, the approved parking encumbrance may not be modified unless the modification is reviewed and approved as provided in KIBC 17.175.100.
All parking spaces required under KIBC 17.175.040 shall be located in a use district permitting the use which they serve. [Ord. FY2023-19 §2, 2023; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.050].
17.175.060 Off-street parking – Village parking requirements – Number of spaces required.
A. Akhiok and Karluk. The off-street parking and loading requirements of this chapter do not apply within the city of Akhiok and the village of Karluk.
B. Larsen Bay and Ouzinkie. The off-street parking and loading requirements of this chapter shall be computed at 25 percent of the total required for developments on the contiguous road systems of Larsen Bay and Ouzinkie. Public facilities shall provide a minimum of three off-street parking spaces. Residential land uses shall provide a minimum of one off-street parking space per dwelling unit.
C. Old Harbor and Port Lions. The off-street parking and loading requirements of this chapter shall be computed at 50 percent of the total required for developments on the contiguous road systems of Old Harbor and Port Lions. Public facilities shall provide a minimum of three off-street parking spaces. Residential land uses shall provide a minimum of one off-street parking space per dwelling unit. [Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.060].
17.175.070 Parking area development standards – Single-family and two-family dwellings.
A. All parking areas for one- and two-family dwellings shall be developed in accordance with this section.
B. Village Requirements.
1. On the road systems of Akhiok and Karluk, these parking area development standards do not apply.
2. On the road systems of Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, and Port Lions, these parking area development standards do apply.
C. Each residential parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and 18 feet long.
D. Each residential parking space shall be accessed by a driveway that meets the standards of Chapter 15.35 KIBC.
E. If more than three dwelling units are accessed by a common driveway, the driveway shall also meet the fire apparatus access road requirements of Chapter 15.30 KIBC.
F. Driveway access to a public street may not be located closer than the minimum distance from the nearest face of the curb, or the nearest edge of a traveled way for an uncurbed roadway, of an intersecting public roadway to the nearest edge of driveway as shown below:
Table 2.
CORNER CLEARANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Functional Classification | Corner Clearance For | ||
Curbed Crossroad | Uncurbed Crossroad | ||
Urban | Rural | ||
Arterial Roadways | 60 feet | 70 feet | 100 feet |
Collector Roadways | 50 feet | 60 feet | 60 feet |
Local Roadways | 40 feet | 50 feet | 60 feet |
or for the roadways that do not have alignments that coincide with the right-of-way centerline.
Driveway access to a public street may not be located closer than 30 feet to the right-of-way line of an intersecting street from the closest edge of driveway.
The method which provides the greatest separation distance from the intersection to edge of driveway will be the controlling method.
G. Parking areas shall be surfaced and drained so that they are free of mud and standing water and generate a minimum amount of dust.
H. Tandem spaces (see KIBC 17.175.080(J)) and garages identified on building plans may be used to satisfy the off-street parking requirements for one- and two-family dwellings. [Ord. 92-07 §2, 1992; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.070].
17.175.080 Parking area development standards – Multifamily dwellings and nonresidential uses.
A. All parking areas, except those for one- and two-family dwellings (see KIBC 17.175.070), including any area on a lot used for vehicular circulation, storage, parking spaces, aisles, turning and maneuvering areas, driveways, and points of ingress and egress, shall be developed in accordance with this section.
B. Village Requirements.
1. On the road systems of Akhiok and Karluk, these parking area development standards do not apply.
2. On the road systems of Larsen Bay and Ouzinkie, an area equivalent to the size of the required parking spaces shall be available but the actual parking area development standards do not apply.
3. On the road systems of Old Harbor and Port Lions, only parking area development standards in subsections C, F, H, I, and J of this section apply.
C. Surfacing and Drainage. Parking areas shall be surfaced and drained so that they are free of mud and standing water, and generate a minimum amount of dust.
D. Screening. All parking areas that adjoin a residential zoning district shall be separated from the residential zoning district along side and rear lot lines by a sight-obscuring four-foot solid or natural barrier.
E. Lighting. Any lighting associated with the parking area or the use it serves shall not produce glare on a public right-of-way or an adjacent residential zoning district.
F. Driveways/Separation.
1. Minimum driveway widths shall be 12 feet for one-way traffic and 24 feet for two-way traffic. Maximum driveway width shall be 32 feet wide.
2. The minimum distance between two adjacent driveways on the same parcel measured along the right-of-way line between the adjacent edges of the driveways shall conform to Table 3.
Table 3.
DISTANCE BETWEEN DRIVEWAYS | |
|---|---|
Functional Classification | Distance |
Arterial roadways | 75 feet |
Collector roadways | 50 feet |
Local roadways | 35 feet |
3. Driveway access to a public street may not be located closer than the minimum distance from the nearest face of the curb, or the nearest edge of a traveled way for an uncurbed roadway, of an intersecting public roadway to the nearest edge of driveway as shown below:
Table 4.
CORNER CLEARANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Functional Classification | Corner Clearance For | ||
Curbed Crossroad | Uncurbed Crossroad | ||
Urban | Rural | ||
Arterial Roadways | 60 feet | 70 feet | 100 feet |
Collector Roadways | 50 feet | 60 feet | 60 feet |
Local Roadways | 40 feet | 50 feet | 60 feet |
or for the roadways that do not have alignments that coincide with the right-of-way centerline.
Driveway access to a public street may not be located closer than 35 feet to the right-of-way line of an intersecting street from the closest edge of driveway.
The method which provides the greatest separation distance from the intersection to edge of driveway will be the controlling method.
G. Maneuvering. All necessary maneuvering areas shall be provided onsite without utilizing the road right-of-way.
H. Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions.
1. Parking spaces and aisle widths shall conform to the minimum dimensions set forth in table 5.
Table 5.
PARKING STALL AND AISLE DIMENSIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Parking Angle | Stall/Space Width | Stall Depth | Aisle Width |
A | B | C | D* |
Parallel | 9 feet | 18 feet | 12 feet |
20 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 12 feet |
30 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 12 feet |
45 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 14 feet |
60 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 18 feet |
70 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 18 feet |
80 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 24 feet |
90 Degree | 9 feet | 18 feet | 24 feet |
*A minimum of 18 feet is required for two-way traffic.
2. All parking spaces shall be identified on site by striping, bumper guards, or other techniques approved by the community development department.
I. Handicapped-Accessible Parking.
1. All land uses that require off-street parking spaces under this title shall be required to provide off-street parking spaces for handicapped motorists. Such parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements:
a. The number of handicapped parking spaces shall be included in the total required number of parking spaces in accordance with the following table:
Table 6.
TOTAL OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED | PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED REQUIRED |
|---|---|
1 to 25 | 0* |
26 to 50 | 2 |
51 to 75 | 3 |
76 to 100 | 4 |
101 to 150 | 5 |
151 to 200 | 6 |
201 to 300 | 7 |
301 to 400 | 8 |
401 to 500 | 9 |
501 to 1,000 | Two percent of total parking spaces required |
1,001 and over | 20 spaces plus 1 for each 100 spaces over 1,000 |
*Refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 USC paragraphs 12101 – 12213 for additional requirements relating to accessible facilities.
b. All handicapped-accessible parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 96 inches.
c. All required handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be designated as reserved by a sign showing the international symbol of accessibility.
d. Handicapped-accessible parking spaces serving a particular building shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance of the building or use served by the parking. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility. In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located closest to accessible entrances.
e. At least one accessible route not less than 36 inches in width shall be provided within the boundary of the site from handicapped-accessible parking spaces and public streets or sidewalks to an accessible building entrance. Parking spaces and access aisles shall be level with surface slopes not exceeding 1:50 (two percent), which is a one-foot rise or fall in 50 feet in all directions.
2. One in every eight accessible parking spaces, but not less than one, shall be served by an access aisle 96 inches wide (minimum) and shall be designated “van accessible.” Vertical clearance over such a space must be 98 inches (minimum). Two accessible parking spaces may share one access aisle. All accessible spaces will be served by an access aisle no less than 60 inches in width.
3. Voluntary provision of more than the minimum number of required off-street parking does not require provision of additional handicapped parking spaces.
J. Tandem or Stacked Parking Spaces. A tandem or stacked parking space is a space that does not allow a vehicle to be moved without first moving a vehicle in another parking space.
1. The use of tandem parking spaces is only permitted for vehicles and/or equipment for sale or rent, in storage, or awaiting parts.
2. The arrangement of tandem parking spaces is limited to two parking spaces in depth.
3. Patron and customer use spaces may not be designed as tandem parking spaces.
4. The nonresidential land uses permitted to utilize tandem spaces will be limited to those uses that customarily park in this manner, as determined by the community development department. [Ord. 94-26 §3, 1994; Ord. 92-07 §2, 1992; Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.080].
17.175.090 Off-street loading space requirements.
A. In all use districts, from the time a nonresidential building is erected, constructed, established, altered, or enlarged, there shall be an off-street loading space provided.
B. A loading space is defined as an area 10 by 30 feet in area by 14 feet six inches in height.
C. Each loading space shall be signed.
D. A loading space may be counted as one of the required off-street parking spaces. [Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.090].
17.175.100 Parking plan review.
A. All applications for zoning compliance shall include a plan for any parking area to be constructed in conjunction with the work that is the subject of the application. The plan shall be in a form and drawn to a scale approved by the community development department.
The plan shall include:
1. The exterior boundaries of the subject lot, their dimensions, and the area of the lot;
2. The location and dimensions of all buildings (proposed or existing), parking spaces, loading area, aisles, turning and maneuvering areas, driveways, sidewalks, screening as required, and points of ingress and egress to the lot; and
3. The location and dimensions of all streets and sidewalks adjacent to the lot, and the direction of traffic on such streets.
B. The community development department shall review all parking area plans for conformity with this title. [Ord. 90-45 §2, 1991. Formerly §17.57.100].