Zoning is the language of the physical city. It aims to promote an orderly pattern of development and to separate incompatible land uses, such as industrial uses and homes, to ensure a pleasant environment. The Zoning Resolution is a legal instrument to regulate and establish limits on the use of land and building size, shape, height, and setback.
Alaska Population 2013. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Alaska in 2013 was 731,449, which is ranked the 47th largest population in the United States. This estimate shows a 3% increase since the last census in 2010, also conducted by the United States Census Bureau.
Compared to the rest of the country, Anchorage Metro Area's cost of living is 33.40% Higher than the U.S. average. As of 2014, Anchorage Metro Area's population is 399,790 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 50.45 percent.