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(a) Intent. The ALI Zone is established to protect the viability of the Kenai Municipal Airport as a significant resource to the community by encouraging compatible land uses, densities and reducing hazards that may endanger the lives and property of the public and aviation users. Industrial and Commercial uses which are usually compatible with aviation users are permitted which have no nuisance effects upon surrounding property, or which may be controlled to prevent nuisance effects upon surrounding property. New residential uses are not permitted in this zone because it is intended that lots classified in the ALI Zone are reserved for aviation-related commercial and industrial uses.

(b) Principal Permitted Uses. Necessary Aviation Facilities and as allowed in Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.22.010 - Land Use Table.

(c) Conditional Uses. As allowed in Land Use Table and subject to the provisions of this chapter and Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.150.

(d) Accessory Uses. As defined (see Definitions).

(e) Home Occupations. Not Permitted.

(f) Development Requirements.

(1) No use shall be conducted in a manner which is noxious or injurious to nearby properties by reason of the production or emission of dust, smoke, refuse matter, odor, gas fumes, noise, vibration, or similar substances or conditions, provided that the restriction against noise shall not apply to uses located within two thousand (2,000) feet of the airfield runways.

(2) No outdoor open storage shall be located closer than twenty-five feet (25') to the adjoining right-of-way of any collector street or main thoroughfare.

(3) Wherever an Airport Compatible Use abuts or is separated by an alley or street from a residential zone, the use or building in the ALI Zone shall be screened by a sight-obscuring eight-foot (8') high fence or vegetation of good appearance acceptable to the City of Kenai.

(4) No use shall be made of any land that will cause interference with navigational signals or radio communications at the airport or with radio or electronic communications between the airport and aircraft.

(5) No use, building or structure shall emit emissions of fly ash, dust, vapor, gases or other forms of emissions that may conflict with any planned operations of the airport or aircraft.

(6) All exterior lighting shall be installed in such a manner that will not shine light or allow light glare to exceed the boundaries of the parcel on which it is placed. All exterior lighting shall be positioned so that it is downcast and shielded. These requirements shall not apply to lighting which is installed for the purposes of aiding in aircraft navigation as required and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

(7) No use shall be permitted that would foster an increase in bird population and thereby increase the likelihood of a bird-impact problem as defined under the most recent Federal Aviation Administration 150/5200 Advisory Circular (AC), “Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or Near Airports.”

(8) No structure, device or other object shall be placed or erected that makes it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and other lights, results in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport, impairs visibility in the vicinity of the airport, or otherwise endangers the landing, taking off or maneuvering of aircraft.

(9) Except as necessary and incidental to airport operations, no building, structure or object of natural growth shall be constructed, altered, maintained, or allowed to grow so as to project or otherwise penetrate the airspace surfaces as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration in: Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 77, “Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace”; and under the most recent Federal Aviation Administration Order 8260.3, United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) as shown in the City of Kenai Airport Master Plan and on the City of Kenai Airport Layout Plan.

(10) Construction of any and all buildings, structures, or any obstructions, whether permanent or temporary shall be subject to filing a “Notice of Proposed Construction or Alternation” as required under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 77, of the United State Code.

(11) Other uses or activities determined to be incompatible with aviation and aviation safety as determined by the City Manager the final decision of the City Manager may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment as provided in Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.290.

(12) Additional Requirements in Development Requirements Table.

(g) Parking Requirements. As required by this chapter and Chapter 21.05 – Airport Administration and Operation.

(Ord. 2884-2016)