FY2026-03 Amending Various Sections of Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 17 Zoning To Define Pet-Related Uses And To Locate These Uses In Specific Zoning Districts As Either Permitted Uses Or Conditional Uses1
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. FY2026-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE TITLE 17 ZONING TO
DEFINE PET -RELATED USES AND TO LOCATE THESE USES IN SPECIFIC ZONING
DISTRICTS AS EITHER PERMITTED USES OR CONDITIONAL USES
WHEREAS, KIBC 17.95.020 permits animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, and boarding kennels
as permitted uses in the Rural Neighborhood Commercial (RNC) Zone; and
WHEREAS, KIBC 17.100.040 allows animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, and boarding kennels in
the Urban Neighborhood Commercial (UNC) Zone with a conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, KIBC Title 17 does not define animal hospitals, veterinary clinic, and boarding
kennels/pet boarding facility; and
WHEREAS, KIBC Title 17 does not define pet services; and
WHEREAS, KIBC Title 17 does not define animal shelter and does not list the use as permitted
or conditional use in any zoning district; and
WHEREAS, KIBC 17.205.010 provides that "Whenever the public necessity, convenience,
general welfare or good zoning practice requires, the assembly may, by ordinance and after report
thereon by the commission and public hearing as required by law, amend, supplement, modify,
repeal or otherwise change these regulations and the boundaries of the districts"; and
WHEREAS, the public necessity and general welfare of the community may be better served by
defining veterinary clinic, animal hospital, pet boarding facility, pet services, and animal shelter; and
WHEREAS, the public necessity and general welfare of the community may be better served by
locating pet -related uses such as veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, pet boarding facilities, animal
shelters, and pet services in appropriate zoning districts as either permitted uses or conditional uses;
and
WHEREAS, the amendments to KIBC 17.25.230, 17.25.030, 17.25.010, 17.60.030, 17.70.030,
17.80.020, 17.85.020, 17.90.020, 17.90.030, 17.95.020, 17.95.030, 17.95.040, 17.100.020,
17.100.040, and 17.175.040 will accomplish the stated public need; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution No. FY2025-05, which
recommended approval of this code amendment to the Borough Assembly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that:
Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part of the
Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
Section 2: That Title 17 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended to read as
follows:
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53 Chapter 17.25 DEFINITIONS
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55 17.25.020 A definitions.
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58 "Alteration" means any change, addition, or modification in the construction, location, or use
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61 "Animal shelters" means a facility used to house or contain stray, homeless, abandoned, or
62 unwanted animals and that is owned, operated, or maintained by a government entity, an
63 established humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to
64 animals, or other nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare, protection, and humane
65 treatment of animals.
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67 17.25.170 P Definitions
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69 "Personal wireless service facility" means any tower, structure, or other equipment intended for a
70 primary use of providing commercial or public wireless, radio, microwave, or other communication
71 services and functionality.
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73 "Pet Boarding Facility" means any animal boarding facility where more than three pet animals
74 owned by another person are temporarily boarded for pay, trade, barter, commission, or
75 remuneration of any sort; provided, however, this definition shall not apply to zoos and
76 veterinary clinics/animal hospitals.
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78 "Pet services" means a business that provides services to pets such as grooming and
79 training for compensation. This use does not include pet boarding.
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81 17.25.230 V definitions.
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83 "Vehicle impound lot" means a secured, screened lot provided for the collection and storage of
84 vehicles for a period not to exceed six months which have been impounded and authorized for
85 storage by a law enforcement agency. "Vehicle impound lot" does not mean the processing or
86 dismantling of vehicles for scrap metal or the sale of their parts.
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88 `Veterinary Clinics/Animal Hospitals" means any facility maintained by or for the use of a
89 licensed veterinarian in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of animal diseases wherein
90 the animals are limited to dogs, cats, or other comparable household pets and wherein the
91 overnight care of said animals is prohibited, except when necessary, in the medical treatment
92 of the animal.
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94 17.60.030 (RR2 District) Conditional uses.
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97 B. Recreational vehicle parks; and
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99 C. Marijuana cultivation, limited (lots equal to or greater than two acres)-.Land
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101 D. Pet Boardinq Facility.
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103 17.70.030 (RR1 District) Conditional uses.
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106 C. Marijuana cultivation, limited (lots equal to or greater than 40,000 square feet); aid
107 D. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) (detached)-.Land
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109 E. Pet Boarding Facility.
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111 17.80.020 (R2 District) Permitted uses.
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113 Q. Urban agricultural buildings and activities; and
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115 R. Agricultural buildings and activities (lots equal to or greater than 40,000 square feet when there
116 is a single -family residence on the property).; and
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118 S. Pet services.
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120 17.85.020 (R3 District) Permitted uses.
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123 S. Urban agricultural buildings and activities; and
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125 T. Agricultural buildings and activities (lots equal to or greater or greater than 40,000 square feet
126 when there is a single -family residence on the property)-.Land
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128 U. Pet services.
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130 17.90.020 (B District) Permitted uses.
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133 GG. Marijuana testing facilities; aPA
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135 HH. Marijuana manufacturing facilities-.-
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137 II. Veterinary clinics/animal hospitals; and
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139 JJ. Pet services.
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141 17.90.030 (B District) Conditional uses.
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144 G. Marijuana cultivation, standard; and
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146 H. Communications towers-.Land
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148 I. Pet Boarding Facility.
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150 17.95.020 (RNC District) Permitted principal uses and structures.
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153 A. Animal hespitalcyeteriRaFy rlininc and beard'Rg keR RelsVeteri nary clinics/animal hospitals;
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N. Bed and breakfasts; and
O. Motels -.Land
P. Pet services.
17.95.040 (RNC District) Conditional uses.
C. Recreational vehicle parks; and
D. Communications towers -.Land
E. Pet Boarding Facility.
17.100.020 (UNC District) Permitted principal uses and structures.
I. Pet services; and
J. Veterinary clinics/animal hospitals.
17.100.040 (UNC District) Conditional uses.
A Animals hospitalsyeteFiRaFy nlininc and beaFdiR(r Pet Boarding Facility;
17.120.020 (LI District) Permitted principal uses and structures.
N. Marijuana retail stores; and
O. Marijuana testing facilities -.Land
P. Animal shelters.
17.130.020 (PL District) Permitted uses.
O. Swimming pools; and
P. Utility installations..-; and
Q. Animal shelters.
17.175.040 Off-street parking — number of spaces required
Table 1.
Permitted Uses Required Off -Street Parking Spaces
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Bed and breakfasts
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
Offices (total area of the structure is more
1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area for
than 2,000 square feet)
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
Retail sales and service establishments
1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area for
(total area of structure is more than 2,000
the first 2,000 square feet of the structure
square feet)
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
Veterinary clinics/animal hospitals
1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area
17.200.060 Conditions.
A.
In its
recommendation of arantina a conditional use. the commission shall saecifv. in
writing, the requirements it finds necessary to fulfill the intent of this chapter. These
conditions may increase the required lot or yard size, control the location and number of
vehicular access points to the property, require screening and landscaping where
necessary to reduce noise and glare, and maintain the property in a character in keeping
with the surrounding area; or may impose other conditions and safeguards designed to
ensure the compatibility of the conditional use with other uses in the district.
B. Specific uses.
1. In addition to the normal planning and zoning commission review of a conditional
use permit, some requests include specific requirements associated with the
proposed use, listed in 17.200.060(C). These specific requirements are included
in order to lessen the impacts of the proposed use to surrounding areas. In
addition to meeting the specific conditional use standards listed within this
section for the particular use, the proposed use must meet all other requirements
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of the KIBC. In the event of a conflict between the specific use requirements listed
and the other zoning requirements of this title, the specific use requirements
shall prevail.
2. Specific use requirements may be waived or altered by the planning and zoning
commission. A waiver of specific use requirements shall be requested by the
applicant at the time of the conditional use permit application. The commission
may provide conditions of approval or changes to the conditional use permit site
plan to implement such a waiver or alteration of the specific use requirements.
Specific use requirements are listed in paragraph C below.
C. The following conditional uses have specific development requirements. These
development requirements are in addition to the development requirements of the
zone in which the use is located, and any conditions included in the planning
commission approval authorizing the use.
1. Pet boarding facility.
a. Facilities enclosed — All facilities, except parking, shall be within a totally
enclosed building except where it can be demonstrated that a nuisance is not
created or can be satisfactorily mitigation. Mitigation measures to be
considered by the commission shall include hours of operation, additional
setbacks from surrounding properties, and screening/landscaping.
b. Signs — Except in zoning districts where signs are allowed, there shall be no
more than one non -illuminated sign not to exceed 12 square feet in area and
not to exceed 6 feet in height.
c. Fences — A continuous fence at least 6 feet in height shall be erected around
The portion of the site used for the boarding operation, excluding parking
areas.
d. Noise — The design of the structures used for boarding shall include features
that acoustically shield any animals noises from surrounding property.
e. The applicant shall demonstrate adequate provisions to prevent surface
water quality impacts due to animal wastes.
Effective Date: This ordinance takes effect upon adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SEVENTEENTH DAY OF JULY, 2025
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
S
Scott Arndt, Mayor
Introduced by: Borough Manager
First reading: 07/03/2025
Second reading/public hearing:07/172025
ATTEST:
Ihm 0 - "dA)
Nova M. Javier, MMC Borough Clerk
VOTES:
Ayes: Griffin, Johnson, LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, and Whiteside
Absent: Ames
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