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Assembly adopts conditional-use rules for homeless shelters and outpatient opioid treatment centers after debate and amendments
Summary
The Assembly passed Ordinance 25-046 to add conditional-use requirements for homeless shelters and outpatient opioid treatment facilities, adopting multiple amendments setting notification radii, screening and operational plan standards and an expiration term for permits.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly on Tuesday adopted new zoning rules that create a conditional-use permit process for homeless shelters and outpatient opioid treatment facilities, adding separation, screening and operational requirements and an expiration timeline for permits.
Alex Strahan, the borough planning director, said the ordinance was prepared by the planning department at an Assembly member’s request and was intended to require a formal review before new shelters or similar facilities locate in borough neighborhoods. "It creates a conditional use permit process for homeless shelters," Strahan said, summarizing the ordinance…
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