Commercial Buildings (New or Renovations)

A plan review must be completed by the appropriate Fire Official. For information about fire codes in the Wasilla-Lakes Fire Service Area go to the Fire Code & Life Safety area of the Central Mat-Su Fire Department Site.  For other areas in the borough contact the Alaska State Fire Marshal's Office.

Zoning, Land Use and Building Regulations DO Exist in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

Be advised that permits may be required.

Please visit our Permit Center for questions regarding

MSB 17.02 Mandatory Land Use Permit

Developers and land owners are responsible for knowing the rules.

If you plan to start, or are now conducting any of the following land use activities, those activities must comply with Borough regulations:

• Commercial and Industrial Use in the Core Area
• Racetracks in the Core Area
• Special Events
• Subdividing Land
• Mobile Home Parks
• Adult-Oriented Businesses
• Public Display of Fireworks
• Establishments that sell Liquor
• Developing Land in Flood Hazard Areas
• Community Correctional Residential Centers
• Use of Lakes
• Creeks and other Waterbodies
• Auto Salvage Yards
• Junkyards and Refuse Areas
• Development within any Special Land Use District
• Development in the cities of Houston, Palmer, and Wasilla
• Development within designated Residential Land Use Districts
• Building structures near Lot Lines
• Public Easements
• Right-of-Ways
• near a Shoreline

Borough staff is available to assist you in determing which regulations apply to your activity and help you comply with those laws.  In order to save time and money, and prevent problems with your neighbors or the Borough, please contact:

Permit Center, 350 East Dahlia Avenue

Palmer, Alaska 99645-9488

Phone 907-745-9822 Fax 907-746-7404  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Water and Waste Water connection to available public systems (such as Talkeetna) may be required. Use or occupancy of Borough-owned land, including but not limited to: clearing right-of-ways, cutting trees, mining or prospecting, crossing with motorized vehicles, camping, shooting, storing materials, or equipment contact:

Public Works Department at (907) 745-9806