Our Mission
Economic
activity for any community is based on access and use of the
land. The Fairbanks North Star Borough consists of 7,361
square miles of land and has a population of more than
83,000. Within the Borough, residents enjoy many different
lifestyles. As growth occurs and population density
increases conflicts arise between competing interests over
the use of land. For some residents, the ability to earn a
living, to live in a safe residential area, or to recreate
and enjoy the land can be threatened as the intensity of
land use increases.
To address
these kinds of concerns, the State of Alaska has mandated
the Borough to plan for its physical, social and economic
development. This includes "platting and land use regulation
on an area wide basis." In addition, Borough Code states
that a base map, showing streets and plats, be prepared. The
responsibility to perform these tasks has been given to the
Department of Community Planning.
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