FY2026-11 Amending Various Sections Of Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 17 Zoning, Related To Child Care Facilities1
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. FY2026-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE TITLE 17 ZONING, RELATED
TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES
WHEREAS, as a second-class borough, the Kodiak Island Borough exercises planning,
platting, and land use regulations on an area -wide basis pursuant to A.S. Chapter 29.40; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with A.S. Chapter 29.40, the borough adopted by ordinance an
update to the KIB comprehensive plan on December 6, 2007 (the 2008 Comprehensive Plan);
and
WHEREAS, Title 17 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is the land use regulation
for the borough; and
WHEREAS, KIBC Section 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, Community Development Department staff working with the Planning & Zoning
Commission reviewed childcare uses both at the local and state level to determine whether a
code amendment was needed; and
WHEREAS, the KIBC does not define childcare uses in accordance with State of Alaska license
requirements and current zoning districts where these uses could be allowed is limited; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska licenses in-home childcare uses up to 12 children and child
care centers for facilities with more than 12 children; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission directed staff to develop a code amendment
based on the State of Alaska license requirements and best planning practices; and
WHEREAS, a 2008 comprehensive plan goal states "continue to update and improve the
effectiveness of Borough policies, plans, regulations, and procedures."; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this amendment is in conformance
with the 2008 comprehensive plan and best planning practices.
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: This code amendment conforms to the following findings:
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a. This amendment is a public necessity because childcare uses are needed within
the borough.
b. This amendment is in the general welfare of the community because it provides
additional locations in the borough where childcare uses can be permitted.
c. Based on research of other jurisdictions in Alaska, State of Alaska license
requirements, and general planning research, this amendment conforms to best
planning practices.
d. This amendment is in general conformance with the goals and objectives of the
2008 comprehensive plan.
Section 3: Title 17 Zoning of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended to read
as follows:
17.25.040 C definitions.
"Child" means an individual under 18 years of age, and includes an individual who is a
relative of a care provider, administrator, or foster parent;
Childcare" means care, supervision, and provision of development opportunities, with or
without compensation, to a child who does not have a parent present.
"Childcare center" means a childcare facility for 13 or more children.
"Childcare facility" means a place where childcare is regularly provided for children under
12 years of age for periods of time that are less than 24 hours in duration, unless
specifically authorized by the agency responsible for childcare facilities in the State of
Alaska.
"Childcare facility, in-home" means a childcare facility, usually in an occupied residence,
for up to 12 children.
17.60.020 Permitted uses. (RR2 District)
K. Hoop houses; a -ed
L. Assisted living home -.Land
M. Childcare facility, in-home.
17.70.020 Permitted Uses. (RR1 District)
L. Hoop houses;
M. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) (attached); apd
N. Assisted living home -.Land
O. Childcare facility, in-home.
17.75.020 Permitted uses. (R1 District)
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J. Agricultural buildings and activities (lots equal to or greater than 40,000 square feet); and
K. Assisted living home -.Land
L. Childcare facility, in-home
17.80.020 Permitted use. (R2 District)
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S. Pet services; and
T. Assisted living home.. -i
U. Childcare center, within a non-residential school or church structure; and
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Childcare facility, in-home.
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17.85.020
Permitted uses. (R3 District)
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Assisted living facility; and
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Assisted living home--
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Childcare center, within a non-residential school or church structure; and
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Childcare facility, in-home.
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17.90.020
Permitted uses. (B District)
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Pet services; and
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Assisted living facility -.1
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Childcare center; and
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Childcare facility, in-home.
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19.95.020
Permitted principal uses and structures. (RNC District)
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Motels; and
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Pet services.. -1
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Childcare center; and
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Childcare facility, in-home.
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17.100.020 Permitted principal uses and structures. (UNC District)
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G. Schools/dayGaFe fa Gili# ;
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J. Veterinary clinics/animal hospitals; and
K. Assisted living facility.
L. Childcare center; and
M. Childcare facility, in-home.
17.110.020 Permitted principal uses and structures. (RB District)
I. Schools/dayGa Fe fa Gili4 ;
N. Marijuana testing facilities; apA
O. Assisted living facility -.1
P. Childcare center; and
Q. Childcare facility, in-home.
17.130.020 Permitted uses. (PL District)
P. Utility installations; and
Q. Animal shelters -.Land
R. Childcare center.
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.
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Bowling alleys
4 for each alley or lane
Childcare center
1/2 space per employee, plus 2 drop-
off/pick-up 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,
space per non-resident employee, and 1
drop-off/pickup space.
For commercial structure, % space per
em to ee and 2 drop-off/pick-up spaces.
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Effective Date: This ordinance takes effect upon adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SIXTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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Introduced by: Planning and Zoning Commission
First reading: 10/16/2025
Second reading/public hearing: 11/06/2025
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, MMC, Bor gh Clerk
VOTES:
Ayes: Gardner, Johnson, Roberts, Smiley, and Whiteside
Noes: None
Absent: Ames and Woods
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