1996-01 Amending Title 17 Adding SROKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -01
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Planning &
Zoning Commission
Drafted by: Community
Development Department
Introduced: 01/04/96
Public Hearing: 01/18/96
Adopted: 01/18/96
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE 17 ZONING BY ADDING SRO -- SINGLE RESIDENT OCCUPANCY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
WHEREAS, there is a need for more affordable housing options within the Kodiak
Island Borough; and
WHEREAS, single resident occupancy standards provide a housing option not
currently available under the Borough zoning code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that Title 17 be
amended to incorporate SRO -- Single Resident Occupancy Development Standards.
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: Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances Chapter 17.29 SRO -- SINGLE
RESIDENT OCCUPANCY STANDARDS is hereby enacted as follows:
Sections:
Chapter 17.29
SRO - SINGLE RESIDENT OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
17.29.010 Description and intent
17.29.020 Permitted SRO zones
17.29.030 Additional standards
17.29.040 Parking
17.29.050 Common spaces
17.29.060 Signs
17.29.070 Garbage disposal and receptacles
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17.29.010 Description and intent. An SRO -- Single Resident Occupancy is a
commercial building containing at least eleven (1 1) rooming units that are available
for rent for periods of seven (7) days or more. Conversion of existing commercial
buildings to SRO is allowed in zoning districts that permit multifamily residential
development or apartments.
These SRO regulations are considered to be in addition to the regulations of the
underlying zoning districts where SRO development is permitted. SRO's must meet
the current local standards for building and life safety.
17.29.020 Permitted SRO zones.
A. SRO is allowed in the R3-- multifamily residential, B -- business, RB-- retail
business and UNC- -urban neighborhood commercial zoning districts subject to the
same district requirements applicable to multifamily residential or apartment uses in
those zoning districts.
B. SRO is a conditional use in the I-- industrial and LI- -light industrial zoning
districts.
17.29.030 Additional standards.
A. Rooming units must have a minimum of seventy (70) square feet with an extra
fifty (50) square feet for each additional occupant. Rooms will not be less than seven
(7) feet in any dimension.
B. Twenty -four hour on -site management must be provided at an SRO. When an
SRO is considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission as a conditional use, the
applicant will provide the Commission with a copy of the proposed rules and
residency requirements governing the SRO. The management will be solely
responsible for the enforcement of all rules that are reviewed and approved by the
Commission as part of a conditional use permit.
17.29.040 Parking. Off - street parking must be provided at a rate of one (1) space
per three (3) rooming units plus one (1) space per two (2) employees on the largest
shift, but not less than two (2) spaces plus one (1) space per vehicle used in the
operation of the SRO.
17.29.050 Common spaces. The building shall contain a minimum of two hundred
fifty (250) square feet of common space such as recreation areas, lounges, and living
spaces. An additional ten (10) square feet of common space is required per rooming
unit over eleven (11). Bathrooms, laundries, hallways, the main lobby, vending areas,
and kitchens shall not be counted as common space.
17.29.060 Signs and fences. Additional regulations for signs and fences are
contained in chapters 17.60 and 17.54.
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17.29.070 Garbage disposal and receptacles. Garbage disposal and receptacles are
to be provided by the property owner. Garbage receptacles must be located on the
lot or property in a manner that does not hinder access to any required off - street
parking or loading spaces.
Section 3: Kodiak Island Borough Code Chapter 17.06 DEFINITIONS is hereby
amended to add the following definition:
17.06.495 - Single resident occupancy. A single resident occupancy or single room
occupancy (SRO) is a housing type consisting of one (1) room with or without
cooking facilities and with private or shared bathroom facilities. A SRO is also a
commercial building similar in use and function to a hotel or apartment building (e.g.
multiple family dwelling) composed of eleven (1 1) or more studio apartments or
rooming units that are available for rent for periods of seven (7) days or more.
Section 4: Kodiak Island Borough Code Chapter 17.09 OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS- -
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES is amended to add the following:
17.09.010 Districts established.
S. SRO - single resident occupancy.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS EIGHTEENTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1996
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Donna F. Smith, CMC, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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Borour AAa-y r
ary L. Stevens, Presiding Officer
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