R-11  --  Turnagain Arm district (areas designated institutional)
The R-11 district governs land uses for Turnagain Arm south of Potter Marsh, including but not limited to Rainbow, Bird Creek, Indian, Girdwood, the Crow Creek inholdings and Portage.  This district is governed by section 21.40.115 of the municipal code.  The permitted uses and densities are to conform to the policies of the Turnagain Arm Comprehensive Plan, as modified by the Girdwood Area Plan.  Both of these documents are available at the Planning Department.

Sewer

Lot Requirements

Yard Requirements

Building

Driveway

Landscaping

Service

 Area

 Width

Coverage

Front 

Side 

Rear 

Height

Surface

Required

Public sewer service

8,400 square feet

50 feet

30% max.

25 feet

10 feet

15 feet

35 feet3

Gravel

2

Private septic system

50,000 square feet

100 feet

30% max.

25 feet

10 feet

15 feet

35 feet3

Gravel

2

1 May be increased as a conditional use.
2 The removal of natural vegetation is prohibited except in connection with a permitted use or an approved conditional use.  Removal of natural vegetation and disturbance of the existing ground cover shall be avoided to the maximum extent practicable when permitted construction is undertaken.  Buffer landscaping is required along lot lines abutting residential districts.  All areas not devoted to buildings, structures, drives, walks, off-street parking facilities or other authorized installations must be planted with Visual Enhancement landscaping.  See also the parking lot landscaping requirements of AMC 21.45.080.W.6 and 10.