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A. The city is divided into the following zoning districts. These districts are depicted on the official city zoning map.

1. RR, Rural Residential District. The intent of the RR district is to provide areas for very low-density rural residential and agricultural uses. This district is intended for areas where development trends, transportation systems and physical features indicate the appropriateness of a very low intensity of residential use. This zone is intended to have a broader mix of compatible uses than other large lot residential areas.

2. R1, Single-Family Residential District. The intent of the R1 district is to provide areas for development of individual family home sites. The primary purpose of this district is to protect and provide for low density, quiet residential areas on large lots. This district provides a zone for single-family homes on large lots that provide ample storage area for vehicles, boats and other recreational equipment. All development in this zone should maintain and enhance the single-family residential character of the neighborhood.

3. R2, Residential District. The intent of the R2 district is to provide areas for a higher residential density than either the RR or R1 districts. This zone may have some multifamily and a higher density of different uses but is generally a residential area with neighborhood commercial, and some larger commercial uses.

4. RM, Residential Multifamily District. The multifamily district is intended to provide and protect areas for the highest density residential development. Other compatible uses that are commonly associated with higher density residential areas may be allowed.

5. C, Commercial District. The intent of the commercial district is to protect areas of existing commercial development and to provide areas for the continued growth of commercial enterprise. The uses in this zone are oriented towards serving the commercial needs of the residents of the city and the surrounding area.

6. I, Industrial District. The intent of the industrial district is to provide for and protect productive industrial areas. These areas are usually served by major highways or collector streets, the Alaska Railroad, the airport and public or community water or sewer. The designation of an area as industrial must contain specific provisions for traffic circulation and buffering of nearby non-industrial areas and uses from traffic, noise, dust, vibration, glare, pollution, and unsightly uses or activities.

7. P, Public District. The public district is intended to provide for and protect areas of public lands for public uses. (Prior code § 16.43.600)