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 Title 21. LAND USE PLANNING (NEW CODE - Effective January 1, 2014)*
 Chapter 21.10. CHUGIAK-EAGLE RIVER (NEW CODE - Effective January 1, 2014)

  § 21.10.060. Dimensional standards.  

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  • A.

    Purpose. The purpose of this section is to implement the goals and objectives of the Chugiak-Eagle River Comprehensive Plan. This section is also intended to preserve light, air, water quality, and quality of life in all areas of Chugiak-Eagle River. Specific purposes of this section include:

    1.

    Avoiding congestion in residential areas;

    2.

    Promoting fire protection through appropriate separation of structures;

    3.

    Ensuring setbacks which promote a reasonable relationship between residences and the streetscape;

    4.

    Reinforcing a pedestrian oriented streetscape in class A improvement districts;

    5.

    Controlling the overall building bulk and lot coverage to help define the character of different zoning districts;

    6.

    Promoting reasonable building scale that is consistent with the function of local commercial areas and surrounding neighborhoods; and

    7.

    Promoting the efficient use of service capacity in areas with the highest levels of public services and intended development.

    B.

    Applicability. This section is applicable to all development within the area encompassed by this chapter.

    C.

    Dimensional standards tables.

    1.

    This section contains tables listing the requirements for lot dimensions, building bulk, density, and height for all development. General rules for measurement and exceptions are set forth in Section 21.06.030. However, in the Chugiak-Eagle River area, the following dimensional standards apply to Chugiak-Eagle River zoning districts. These general standards may be further limited or modified by other applicable section of this title.

    2.

    Where no dimensional standards are provided for a district, the dimensional standards shall be found in Section 21.06.020 in accordance with Table 21.10-1.

    3.

    Residential districts.

    TABLE 21.10-6: TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS - CHUGIAK-EAGLE RIVER RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
    (Additional standards may apply.
    See district-specific standards in section 21.10.040 and chapter 21.04, and use-specific standards in section 21.10.050 and chapter 21.05.)
    Use Minimum lot dimensions Max lot coverage (%) Minimum Setback Requirements (ft) Max number of principal structures per lot or tract Maximum height of structures (ft)
    Area (sq ft) Width (ft) Front Side Rear
    CE-R-1: Single-Family Residential District
    Residential uses 6,000 50 30 20 5 10 1 Principal: 30
    Accessory garages/carports: 20
    Other accessory: 12
    All other uses 6,000 50 30 20 5 10 N/A
    CE-R-1A: Single-Family Residential District
    Residential uses 8,400 70 30 20 5 10 1 Principal: 30
    Accessory garages/carports: 20
    Other accessory: 12
    All other uses 8,400 70 30 20 5 10 N/A
    CE-R-2A: Single- and two-family residential district
    Dwelling, single-family detached 7,200 60 40 20 5 10 1 Principal: 30
    Accessory garages/carports: 25
    Other accessory: 12
    Dwelling, two-family 8,400 70 40 20 5 10 1
    Dwelling, single-family attached 4,500 35 (40 on corner lots) 40 20 N/A on common lot line; otherwise 5 10 1
    All other uses 7,200 60 40 20 10 10 N/A
    CE-R-2D: Two-Family Residential District
    Dwelling, single-family detached 6,000 50 40 20 5 10 1 Principal: 30
    Accessory garages/carports: 25
    Other accessory: 12
    Dwelling, two-family 6,000 50 40 20 5 10 1
    Dwelling, single-family attached 3,250 35 (40 on corner lots) 40 20 N/A on common lot line; otherwise 5 10 1
    All other uses 6,000 50 40 20 10 10 N/A
    CE-R-2M: Mixed Residential District
    Dwelling, single-family detached 6,000 50 40 20 5 10 1 Principal: 30
    Accessory garages/carports: 25
    Other accessory: 12
    Dwelling, two-family 6,000 50 40 20 5 10 1
    Dwelling, single-family attached 3,250 35 (40 on corner lots) 40 20 N/A on common lot line; otherwise 5 10 1
    Dwelling, townhouse 2,400 24 (30 on corner lots) 60 20 10 1
    Dwelling, multifamily 8,500 + 3,000 for every unit over 3 50 50 20 10 10 More than 1 principal structure allowed only on lots greater than one acre
    All other uses 6,000 50 40 20 5 10 N/A
    CE-R-3: Multifamily Residential District
    Dwelling, single-family 6,000 50 40 20 5 10 1 Principal: 35
    Accessory garages/carports: 30
    Other accessory: 12
    Dwelling, townhouse 2,400 24 (30 on corner lots) 60 20 N/A on common lot line; otherwise 5 10 1
    Dwelling, two-family 6,000 50 40 20 5 10 1
    Dwelling, multifamily 6,000 50 40 20 10 10 More than 1 principal structure allowed only on lots greater than one acre
    All other uses 6,000 50 40 20 10 20 N/A
    CE-R-5: Suburban Residential with Mobile Homes District
    Dwelling, single-family detached or one manufactured home 7,000 50 30 20 5 10 1 Principal: 30
    Accessory garages/carports: 25
    Other accessory: 12
    Dwelling, two-family 13,000 100 30 20 5 10 1
    All other uses 7,000 50 30 20 10 10 N/A
    R-5A: Rural Residential with Mobile Homes District
    Dwelling, single-family detached or one manufactured home 43,560 150 30 25 10 20 1 Principal: 35
    Accessory garages/carports: 30
    Other accessory: 25
    Dwelling, two-family 87,120 150
    All other uses 43,560 150 N/A
    CE-R-6: Low-Density Residential District
    Dwelling, single-family detached 43,560 135 30 25 25 50 1 Principal: 35
    Accessory garages/carports: 30
    Other accessory: 25
    Dwelling, two-family 87,120 150 30 25 25 50 1
    All other uses 43,560 135 30 25 25 50 N/A
    CE-R-7: Medium-Density Single-Family Residential District
    Dwelling, single-family detached 20,000 120 30 25 10 20 1 Principal: 35
    Accessory garages/carports: 30
    Other accessory: 25
    Dwelling, two-family 40,000
    All other uses 20,000 N/A
    CE-R-8: Low-Density Residential District
    Dwelling, single-family detached 174,240 300 5 25 15 25 1 Principal: 35
    Accessory garages/carports: 30
    Other accessory: 25
    Dwelling, two-family 261,360
    All other uses 174,240 N/A
    CE-R-9: Low-Density Residential District
    Dwelling, single-family detached 87,120 180 Up to 163,350 sf: 15; otherwise 10 25 15 25 1 Principal: 35
    Accessory garages/carports: 30
    Other accessory: 25
    Dwelling, two-family 130,680 180 10
    All other uses 87,120 180 10 N/A
    CE-R-10: Low-Density Residential, Alpine/Slope District
    All uses (See section 21.04.020 P.2.) 10 25 feet; 50 feet if average slope exceeds 30 percent 10 1 Principal: 35
    Accessory garages/carports: 30
    Other accessory: 25
    For other lot dimensional standards, see section 21.08.030 K.
    For those residential uses where only one principal structure is allowed on a lot, no additional nonresidential principal structures are allowed.

     

    4.

    Commercial, industrial, and overlay districts.

    TABLE 21.10-7: TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS - CHUGIAK-EAGLE RIVER COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS
    (Additional Standards May Apply. See district specific standards in section 21.10.040 and chapter 21.04, and use-specific standards in section 21.10.050 and chapter 21.05.)
    Use Minimum lot dimensions Max lot coverage (%) >Minimum setback requirement (ft)