KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION ...

KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH CODE 18.10.030(i)Where the street or property layout existing on the ground is at variance with that shown on the official zoningmap, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections (a) through (e) of this section, the planning commissionshall interpret the zone boundaries. [Ord. No. 341, §1, 9-4-79. Code 1974 §60.10.010; Code 1969§49.15.020.]18.10.030 Classification of zones and statement of intent.Zones in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough are classified as follows and the intent of each zone is stated herein:(a)(b)(c)FD Zone – Future Development Zone. The FD zone is established to apply to areas which should be preservedin a natural state to be used primarily as recreation areas and as watersheds and wildlife reserves. This zonealso applies to areas of natural resources which, where possible, should be conserved and extracted on a sustainedyield basis and should be developed in a manner which is not harmful to nearby recreational and residentialuses.RS Zone – Suburban Residential Zone. The RS zone is established to allow single-family and two (2) familyresidential structures in areas where larger lots are desirable. The RS zone is intended to encourage low densityresidential development while at the same time protecting the environmental features which add to the desirabilityof suburban residential living.RL Zone – Low Density Residential Zone. The RL zone is established to provide for residential developmentin outlying and rural areas in a form which creates a stable and satisfying environment which is suitable forfamily life. The specific intent in establishing this zone is:(1) To separate residential structures to an extent which will:a. Preserve the rural, open quality of the environment;b. Prevent health hazards in areas not served by public water and sewer.(2) To prohibit uses which would:a. Violate the residential character of the environment;b. Generate heavy traffic in predominantly residential areas.(d)(e)(f)(g)RN Zone – Neighborhood Residential Zone. The RN zone is established to provide for areas where a predominantlysuburban residential neighborhood development is desirable, and public sewer facilities or commonmarine outfalls are available, allowing for smaller lots than low density but still large enough to maintain theprivacy and extra yard space desirable for family-oriented residential development. This zone is intended fornew subdivisions of five (5) acres or more. Nonresidential uses are permitted or prohibited on the basis of theircompatibility with the residential character of the neighborhood. Accessory structures not subordinate or incharacter with residential use are prohibited.RM Zone – Medium Density Residential Zone. The RM zone is established to provide for areas where a predominantlymedium density residential development is desirable. Nonresidential uses are permitted or prohibitedon the basis of their compatibility with the residential character of the environment.RH Zone – High Density Residential Zone. The RH zone is established to provide for areas where a predominantlyhigh density residential development is desirable. Nonresidential uses are permitted or prohibited onthe basis of their compatibility with the residential character of the environment.CD Zone – Development Commercial Zone. The CD zone is established to provide for the development ofunified shopping centers providing frequently needed goods and services in outlying portions of the borough.This zone is designed to encourage development at a time when the market is adequately developed to supporta shopping center and to discourage scattered and premature commercial development.18-25