Questions & Answers

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Yes. Each property is zoned with one of the following zoning districts and each zoning district has different regulations regarding the type of uses allowed. There are also regulations addressing minimum setbacks, maximum building height, maximum number of residential dwellings, landscaping, minimum parking spaces, etc. All of these rules can be found in the City of Wasilla Municipal Code, which can be viewed by clicking HERE.

• Rural Residential (RR)
• Single-Family Residential (R1)
• Residential (R2)
• Residential Multifamily (RM)
• Commercial (C)
• Industrial (I)
• Public (P)
  

Click HERE to see the zoning map for the City. You can also call the Planning Division Office at 907.373.9020 or email planning@ci.wasilla.ak.us.  

Yes. They apply to all properties except single-family homes and uses located at the Wasilla Municipal Airport. The regulations are contained in WMC 16.33 – Landscape Standards and can be viewed by clicking HERE.

Yes. Typically setbacks are 25' from the front lot line (not the edge of pavement), 25' from the rear lot line, 10' from both side lot lines, and 75' from the ordinary high water mark of all water bodies. Setback regulations are contained in WMC 16.24.030 – Setbacks and Height and can be viewed by clicking HERE.

The City of Wasilla does not require building permits. However, building permits may be required by the Alaska State Fire Marshall for multi-family or commercial uses. Please contact the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Fire Chief's office to determine if a permit is needed before beginning any construction or remodeling. They can be reached at 907.373.8830. Additional information is also available on their website at www.matsugov.us/cmsfd/fdcodels.  

If you are building residential housing units with less than three dwelling units, we recommend you contact a dwelling/building inspector for independent inspections. Additional information regarding residential home inspections is available at www.icbo.org and www.ahfc.state.ak.us.  

Yes, a land use permit is typically needed. Please call the Planning Division Office to verify whether a permit is needed before beginning construction or any commercial activity within the City limits. Examples of activities that require a land use permit include, but are not limited to, construction of a building, adding onto an existing building, expanding an existing use, changing a use in a space in an existing commercial building, changing a residential building to a commercial building, adding additional residential dwelling units, clearing trees, grading and excavation, or extracting resources.

State law provides several methods available to annex contiguous property into the City limits. Please contact the City Planning Office at 907.373.9020 or by email at planning@ci.wasilla.ak.us to get information about possible annexation into the City limits. Please discuss these methods with the City Planner.

• $50 – Administrative approval
• $100 – Use Permits – Public notice mailed to property owners within 1200’ radius
• $500 – Conditional Use Permits - Public notice mailed to property owners within 1200’ radius and public hearing at Planning Commission

The District Use Chart in WMC 16.20.020 indicates what type of permit is required for specific uses within all of the zoning districts. This chart can be viewed by clicking HERE.

The city uses competitive means for the purchase of all goods and services as required by Wasilla Municipal Code 5.08. The city also utilizes contracts and price agreements established by the State of Alaska, the Western States Contracting Alliance and other cooperatives or agencies when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The city believes in open, fair competition and strives to ensure that all vendors have equal opportunity to compete for city business.

The City of Wasilla operates under a decentralized purchasing system. This means a purchasing decision up to $5,000 is made independently by the departments in the city. When the estimated amount for goods or services is between $5,000 and $9,999 the city is required too obtain three quotes prior to purchase. The departments may utilize the services of the Purchasing/Contracting Officer (PCO) for this process or may do it themselves.

For purchases beyond $10,000, the city requires all departments to contact the PCO who will administer the city's bid process according to Wasilla Municipal Code 5.08. The bid process is initiated through either an Invitation to Bid (ITB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Resumes and applications for employment are accepted only during the opening period listed on each job announcement. Application packages received after the posted deadline will not be considered. The City does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications, and will not keep any such unsolicited documents received on file.

All requests for employment verification should be directed to Human Resources.

Yes! You may sign up for our E-Notification feature by visiting the following link:

• Sign-up for email notices

Unfortunately, we are unable to make any exceptions regarding the posted deadline for applications; regardless of reason. This rule applies to all open City of Wasilla employment opportunities.

You can mail the application to us at:
City of Wasilla
Attn: Human Resources
290 E. Herning Ave.
Wasilla, AK 99654

You can fax your completed application to us at 907.373.9039. Finally, you can also deliver your application directly to the Human Resources Department, or place it in the “Completed Applications” folder on the “Job Opportunities” board outside of the Human Resources office.

Remember, only applications received by the deadline posted on the job opening announcement will be considered.

All current job openings will be posted on the “Job Opportunities” page on the website, on the “Job Opportunities” board outside of Human Resources at City Hall, and also on Alexsys.

For a list of benefits, please see the “Benefits and Compensation” page maintained by Human Resources.

All positions that are open to the public for recruitment are posted on the City website under the “Job Opportunities” section. Application packages are also available on the “Job Opportunities” board which is located outside of the Human Resources office in City Hall. Application requirements for each position are posted on the job announcement.