Title 21 Zoning Regulations Rewrite

Title 21 is the City of Homer's zoning ordinance.  These regulations set out what can and cannot be built on property within the city, how property can be used, and where different categories of uses are allowed and not allowed.  Following the rewrite of the Homer Comprehensive Plan that happened over the two years, Title 21 is now being revised to implement the new 20-year plan.  Critical issues include: short term rentals, which significantly impact affordable housing and neighborhood integrity; protection of wetlands and open space; and size and height of new construction.  These issues are discussed at the Planning Commission Work Sessions.  The city is expected to release a draft of the new Title 21 for public review and comment this spring. 

Homer Title 21 Update

March 31, 2026

The Public Review Draft is Here! We need your feedback, Homer.

The Public Review Draft of the Homer Title 21 Code Revision is now available for community review. This draft reflects months of analysis, community and City Council input, and numerous Planning Commission deep dive work sessions.

The Comment Period is Open through May 15, 2026. We encourage you to check out the materials below and share your feedback.

Review the Draft Revised Code & Supporting Materials

Use the resources below to review the proposed updated code. Whether you prefer a full read-through or want to focus on specific topics, these materials are designed to help you navigate the draft efficiently.

Key Files

1. How to Navigate the Public Review Draft of the Revised Code – March 2026 – 3.2 MB
   A step-by-step guide to help you understand the structure of the draft code and quickly find topics of interest.

2. Public Review Draft Revised Code (Full – Clean) – March 2026 – 2 MB
   The complete proposed Title 21 revised code presented in a clean format without tracked changes.

3. Public Review Draft Revised Code (Full – Redline Version) – March 2026 – 2.3 MB
   The full draft revised code with edits visible, showing all proposed changes from the existing code.

4. Proposed Table of Allowable Uses by District– March 2026
   A proposed consolidated table showing proposed permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses across all zoning districts.

5. Proposed Table of Dimensional and Intensity Standards – March 2026
   A summary of proposed development standards, including setbacks, height limits, lot coverage, and other key metrics by district.

6. Proposed Updated Zoning Map – March 2026
   A map showing proposed zoning districts within Homer city boundaries, reflecting how the updated code would apply geographically.

Submit Your Comments

We want to hear from you! Please share your comments, questions, and suggestions by Friday,May 15th, 2026.

• Download the comment form here.

• Contact the project team: Ryan Foster, City of Homer City Planner, at rfoster@ci.homer.ak.us and Shelly Wade, Agnew::Beck Consultant Project Manager at shelly@agnewbeck.com.

Learn more on the project website: https://homert21codeupdate.com/.

www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/planning/homer-title-21-update

www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/hapc (Homer Planning Commission)