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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-17 Ordinance . i'l " , :! , .., "'If"'" - ~u - "'-----.,..-; --~.... ~ ..-.'...~-------'--------.,;p. ~ ... .-....- - ~Ff ~ j' c 't'~1 ',';, 'I....: . '" t' " . '. ' :: ,,' , :' '" ,"~I. t ,t c :,:.. . '. ,,',", l _'" _, , , / ." \, ./.. , -~...._.~..,~..,..-..."..,.._-..... . '-- '-- '-..---.------ ORDINANCE NO. 93-3585 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED 'ZONING,' BY ADOPTING SECTION 36,16,1, THE RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE ZONE (R/OI AND AMENDING SECTION 36'58, ENTITLED 'OFF. STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS," AND SECTION 36.62, ENTITLED 'SIGN REGULATIONS," TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR THE R/O ZONE, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has identified the need to conserve the existing character of residential neighborhoods in areas of transition from commercial to residential districts; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning commission has also identified the need to permit commercial office reuse of existing structures in such areas; and WHEREAS, the Residential/Office Zone (R/OI addresses these needs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. AMENDMENTS, 1. Chapter 36, Article II entitled 'Principal Uses and Requirements,' Division 1 entitled 'Zones' of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be and the same is herebv amended by adopting the following new section: Sec. 36.16.1. Residential/Office Zone IA/OI. (al Jmgm, The Residential/Office zone IR/OI is intended to provide a transition from Intensive commercial and employment centers to less intensive residential districts and to stabilize the residential areas located In these transitional areas, The zone permits a mix of uses including low Intensity commercial office uses and residential uses. This mix of uses requires special consideration of building and site design, (bl Permitted uses, (11 Bed and Breakfast Homestavs and Inns. (21 Permitted uses of the CO. 1 Zone. -' ..--... ---...-- nJ-a J I fJ ?l! i : . Ii fl Iii I " [I II: II , Ii " :: ,;! I! ,I ;,' :1 i: I; . I i " .i "I j I , I II i , :"1 , , , i' Ii i I , ,. " r , L! , , . ., , , I t"':'/" I "(. .:,' . ',.:', .' ,,' fl,;;.;,' -t '" ,.,' ' " I', , , . :,., ~ "-. ~". ~- . ' I , i /, \ ;' 1 .(, . --- ",." ~~'-'''-'-'~-_.''-'''-'' - .~- - -....n____ Ordinance No, 93-3585 Page 2 (cl Provisional uses, (1) Dwellings located above or below the ground floor of a structure where another principal use permitted in this zone exclusivelv occupies the ground floor. The dwellings shall be developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the AM.20 zone, (2) Dwellings located on the ground floor shall be permitted in buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1993, subject to the dimensional requirements of the AM'20 zone except that the minimum lot width shall be 30 feet, (3) A maximum of two (2) roomers shall be permitted in each dwelling unit provided that for single family dwellings and duplexes, additional off.street parking spaces shall be furnished at the ratio of one.half (y,) space per roomer. (4) Family care facilities provided thev shall not be located within one'quarter (J\) mile of each other. (5) Aooming houses, provided that the total floor area shall not exceed 330 square feet for each 2725 square feet of lot area and that there shall be at least 100 square feet of floor area for each roomer, (6) Accessory apartments, subject to the requirements of Section 36.55. (d) SDeclal exceDtlons. (11 Barber shops, beauty parlors, laundromats, and laundry and dry cleaning pick-up and delivery services, (21 Child care facilities subject to the requirements of See, 36.55, (31 Funeral homes subject to the requirements of See, 36.55, 141 Group care facilities provided that there is at least 750 square feet of lot area for each occupant, 151 Neighborhood centers subject to the requirements of Sec, 36.55, (6) Public utilities. 1(,7i/ -.-'.-. -~ I I ~ ii I Iii i I'i II j II r , I, , " \ ; " i !: 1\ , I , , 'j: i j: I 11 Ii 1i1, I I , j I I l , l I. J , , , 'I ,', , , : -' 'i , , , ':- ...:i-:-/'".,J;~'i 'h. :::f,'. ",. ':" : . f. ;_ . ._' . l . , / ,/~ , \. .1" I " :: I., , ... ---.~...............~_.._- ~-, Ordinance No. 93-3585 Page 3 (7) Religious Institutions subject to the requirements of Sec. 36,55. (8) Restaurants not Including drive'ln facilities, (9) Schools - generalized private Instruction, 110) Schools - specialized private Instruction subject to the provi- sions of Section 36-11 (g)(21. (11) Transient housing provided that there is at least 750 square feet of lot area for each permanent resident and 200 square feet for each temporarv resident. (e) Dimensional Reouirements for Commercial Uses, (11 Minimum lot area: (21 Minimum lot width: 131 Minimum lot frontage: (4) Minimum vards: Front - Side - Rear - (5) Maximum bUilding bulk: Height - 35 feet Lot coverage - None Floor area ratio - 2 (fl General orovlsions. All principal and accessorv uses permitted in this zone are subject to the requirements of Articles III and IV, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses and requirements. See Article III. a, Permitted accessory uses and bUildings, See See, 36,56. b. Accessory use and bUilding regulations, See See, 36-57. c. Off-street parking require- ments. See Sec. 36.58, d, Off-street loading require- ments. Not applicable. e. Sign regulations, See Sec. 36,60, f. Fence regulations. See See, 36,64. (2) General provisions, See Article IV, a, Dimensional requirements. See Division 1. b, Tree regulations, See Division 2, None None None None None None --....-.- /~'lt/ I , I I i ! f i i i: '" I;: I! 'i I; Ii ii " i I: " j: ; '( I: i .~ I~; !. 1,) r I I: ., . , " , ! 'l, '; :". , 'I ' ' r ' t'-/", .'f~, c "tt" ,'" ""-,'_:- ,'~,- ," ,t:.,., ", , , . . I .. " I ~. . , . , ' .:'. _.' '_,' - J,~, . i, , .. "k"_...~.,,_,.,_...._.....___._ ) \" " / !,~ ! , \ - '. "--- '--"'-'-"-~"",,,-, ,. ~-""~"-. Ordinance No. 93-3585 Page 4 c, Performance standards, See Division 3. d, Non-conformities, See Division 4, (g) Special provisions. (ll Religious Institutions which existed on August 7, 1962, mav expand without compliance with the dimensional requirements or the off-street parking require- ments, 121 Any listed use mav be established bV special exception In buildings registered on the National Register of Historic Places, subject onlv to the requirements specified bV the Board of Adjustment and the Issuance of a cenificate of appropriateness bV the Historic Preservation Commission according to the procedures of Section 27-87, Because continued use and occupancv of historic structures contributes to maintenance of the Citv's historic, aesthetic, and cultural heritage, the Board mav, to the extent it finds necessary under the circumstances, waive anv zoning requirements which would limit or prevent a use or occupancy of an historic structure allowed under the provisions of this section. (hi Desion Provisions. The following design provisions are intended to: help ensure that redevelopment occurs in a manner compatible with the existing character of the area; help ensure that this zone develops as a compact urban area; Integrate parking facilities Into the design of devel~pments; provide a safe and attractive area for pedestrian traffic; enhance crime prevention by Increasing opportunities for surveillance of the street from the Interiors of buildings; restrict fortress. like facades at the street level; avoid a monotonous environment; and ensure the stabilization of the area Is enhanced through excellence In design, \ --.'--'" I i I , , :,! II Ii' I, I I Ii , I , I' i II I: ,I I , , 'I " Ii I ri' 1. i'l pi Ii I; I i i, 1 ",.1' I I, It, 7~ /,'. , " " , " I"J ".'1 .' ,-- , " \ I --...;.,l,--- _I' . . ' " - - I I" ' , t I L Ir r..;..: ,^ :,.' ',' I' , .' 8'u ',' , ;, ': '.: -.,' .~'~ -' ',..-. ..... / /I~.", \~. . ':'-.. "--' I i '--"--"''''''''',...: ...-..-..-...-.--......-.....,....-. -.~._-- -- .~......... i Ordinance No, 93-3585 Page 5 Prior to sUbmitting a request for a building permit, the developer shall participate in a preapplication conference with the Director of Planning and Community Development to discuss the application of these provisions to the subject property. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a site plan and elevation drawings demonstrating compliance with the following design guidelines shall be submitted to the Citv for approval bV the Director of Planning & Communitv Development, Alternative design solutions may be approved if it is demonstrated that the alternative meets the intent of this section. Decisions of the Director mav be appealed to the Citv Council. 111 All utilities and meters shall be located on side or rear elevations of buildings and shall be screened from public streets, 121 Dumpster and recvcling bin locations shall be screened, shall not be visible from public streets, and shall not be located in a right. of.wav. 13) Access to individual dwelling units shall be from enclosed lobbies or corridors except at grade level. (41 Stairwavs between residential floors shall be enclosed within the building, 15) Bicvcle parking facilities shall be located so as not to impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic. (61 Varied roof lines and/or heights shall be used to reduce the appearance of the mass of buildings which exceed two stories In height, 17) Techniques such as varied setbacks, bay windows, balconies, and changes in material, color and texture shall be used to articulate facades and side wall elevations, Where rear walls are visible from a public street, similar techniques shall be used, 181 Durable materials such as masonrv (not including concrete block and undressed poured concrete) shall -.__.. --_. i II I , I I, '1, , " , t: , I H I , , .Ii ,';', I 1(,71/1 "IIf"" - - "1~.-:._~.... .' f,,' _'. ..:..:''-'. ~ ,'J': f ' '" t I ~ I" '/" . ' . ,'I " \('~' .. - " ,',' , . " '" . ~ " t._.' '_., J~, ,I"""'" ", . , . ' . . . / ''1 !. , "- ------ Ordinance No, 93-3585 Page 6 be used on the street level and are encouraged for upper stories. 191 All parking spaces shall be located either behind a building and screened from view or within the exterior wails of a building, Features such as masonry walls, earthen berms, or evergreen trees and shrubbery shall be used for screening. (101 Drlvewavs between a street and parking area shall be minimized in number and width, and shall be designed to minimize hazards to pedestrians, Where possible, vehicular access to individual lots shall be via an allev, (111 A landscaped buffer area at least five feet in width shall be provided between any parking area and adjacent property line or street right-of.wav line, (12) No parking area or drive shall be closer than ten feet to anv portion of a building other than a garage entrance or loading area apron, This ten.foot area shall be used for walkwavs and landscaping consisting of at least 50 percent vegetative coverage. (13) Where driveways and garages enter onto an alley, building or portions thereof shall be set back an adequate distance to assure proper sight distance. (14) Where parking spaces are located so that the headlights of vehicles are parallel to a wall containing ground level windows, a landscaped screen shall be provided between the parking area and the building, 115) Areas of blank walls on the street level frontage of a building shall be minimized, At least 40 percent of the length of the street level frontage shall be windows or doorwavs Inot inciudlng garage entrances), At a minimum, every 12 feet in length of wall shall be articulated bV a window, doorway, setback, artwork or change In building material. .1 II.J 7~ 1 ........".....;.". ......~~... .;..,,,,..--.. ,,' '" ~~~~- - ~----" ."i' u. -. , " I I I I I 'i II: Ii I \ I: Ii ;' i' " " ( " I' ,I " " 'i ; , ! Ii r , , L I i' " ,I I I I' ) I , , Ii I . i I , 3, , \" ~ ~. - - '1 -~-....-- . " , ' ", r' , I" ' t-p-;kt-~~-B-- ::-t '~ . "', ' : .~ : ,_, ,_ ~. r' ,. ._._M_....... ..."'" .._"..."~.....,~..._._ ,/ // .\ " 1 " , . '-- ----------.... '. Ordinance No. 93-3585 Page 7 (161 Loading/unloading facilities shall be located to the rear of a building and shall have access from an alley. 1171 The location and size of proposed signs shall be integrated into the design of the overall development. (18) The outer edge of a balcony shall be no closer than 5 feet from a side lot line, 2. Chapter 36, Article III, entitled' Accessorv Uses and Requirements,' Section 36-58 entitled, 'Off,Street Parking Requirements, ' of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, be and the same is herebv amended bV repealing subsection (aI(21I1,) and adding thereto a new subsection (aI(2111.) to read as follows: I. Offices 1. Where One 111 permitted parking except R/O, space for each Ca.2 and 200 square C8,5 feet of floor area. 2, RIO One (1) and parking space CB-2 for each 300 square feet of floor area to a maximum of 27 spaces. No additional parking shall be required for that arGa exceeding 8,000 square feet, 3, CB.5 None required but where provided a maximum of one 111 parking space for each 500 square feet of floor area shall be permitted, 3, Chapter 36, Article III, entitled' Accessorv Uses and Requirements,' Section 36-62, entitled 'Permitted Signs,' of the Code of Ordinances of the city of Iowa City, Iowa, be and the same is hereby amended by repealing subsection (c1(21 and adding thereto a new subsection (cI12) to read as follows: J'~V , "-'''':-," .. I ;.; : ! ~ ! Ii! I' Ii ,Ii II! Iii I" 'li,'I' : j,: ii, I:: '" .,i. " ] l , 'i' ! i -~ :i " ,; I I " " ~":'",,;~, " -'. ' , ~";L' C' /;'J ,,'..' . -: " t I ':II' . ,[ ,J! ,,'.,' , . . ~. .-' " " ....._,...,,, 'C"'. .~: ,- ".;'''~''---'''' / / / . '/" " .I. r . ---.~--._-----.. ---.\ Ordinance No, 93-3585 Page B (2) CO.1, CN.l and A/O zone regulations. a, Permitted signs, 1, Sign age for residential uses shall comply with the sign requirements for residential uses In the AM zones (Sec, 36.62(c)(1)cl. 2. Facia signs. 3, Canopv signs. 4, Monument signs, 5, Awning signs, 6. Window signs, b. Provisional signs. 1. When two (2) or more uses are located on a lot, a common monument sign shall be permitted. Said sign shall not exceed the lessor of two (2) square feet per lineal foot of lot frontage or 100 square feet (50 square feet per sign face). 2. Barber pole signs, provided they do not exceed three (3) feet in length and nine (91 inches in diameter. 3. Time and temperature signs which do not exceed 50 square feet in area or 25 square feet per sign face, do not project more than six (61 feet Into the public right-of-way, and are not less than ten (10) feet above grade. c. Dimensional requirements, 1. Uses in this zone shall be allowed a maximum building sign area per sign wall equal to 15% of the sign wall on which the sign Is to be mounted, 2. Individual signage allowances. a, ~: Facia, Maximum Area: Fifteen percent (15%1 of the sign wall area. Maximum Heloht: None, b, .s!9n: Canopy, Maximum Area: Eight (B) square feet. Maximum Heioht: Top of first story. -'-'-" ,--- I , ' , , , i i ;.1 . ' 1:: ! I Ii Ii II II, I!' II;. Ii f: .J ,i'l fi I, 'I' f: ;1 I I . I I) " " " :/ ., / II ,~ , , " ,', , "I , i , :! \., i . ,. ., ... 1__~_~Il" . (' ,'- l-j--'--'l-' I-~ ' , -:-.- ~:--. --;- '--:--~. . : ,"",.. "T.- , .. . , : . t I, ' '1 . ,\} ."'. ,,! , :' J~.. .,~ ,', '_.' I'" . , t..",.~, ",.;...."'.,:.,..,... .",....,...,_~......__. / //" " ,{, '. _.~ ----- Ordinance No, 93-3585 Page 9 c, .s!lIn: Awning. Maximum Area: 25% of the surface of the awning, Maximum Heioht: Top of first story, d. llimJ: Window. Maximum Area: 25% of the area of the window, Maximum Heioht: None. e, llimJ. Monument, Maximum Area: Two (2) square feet per foot of lot frontage, not to exceed a total of 100 square feet or 50 square feet per sign face. Maximum Heioht: Five (5) feet. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be Invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or anv section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, SECTION IV, EFFECTIVE DATE, This Ordinance shall be In effect after Its final passage, approval and publication, as provided bylaw, Passed and approved this 17th day of August, 1993, ~k~ ATTEST: ~A.I~A') i!. ~AAJ CITY CL RK Approved by - pP'ltdmln\r,o,onl.Ord ~--"'" --- /(, ?~ I i I ~ ! '" !.I I;' I, Ii Iii I il l Ii' ~ \1 - i !:'" i ':1: f: 1, ',; I, ',,' I.! I , I il. ! " " I I -; , , I',.; ,. ---- ~ . " ' , , , ' ( " . -' L t 1-" ,', " ,:',"[.1 ,:_J ,'11 ,'~~ ,," , ,,' " / / //'\. " 1 , I, '" , , " --"':-" ...._n___.... _..__ ~---" .-- It was moved by Ambrisco and seconded by Novick as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: X X X X X X X that the Ordinance NAYS: ABSENT: Ambrlsco Courtney Horowitz Kubby Pigott McDonald Novick First Consideration 7/20/93 Vole for passage: AYES: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, HcDonald, Novick, Pigott, Ambrisco, NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration 8/3/93 Vote for passage: AYES: Kubby, HcDonald, Novick, Pigott, Ambrisco, Courtney, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Horowitz. Date published 8/25/93 ...... .,._-.,._'._,~... If, 7'1 ! , , i I' ! , ; : ! : ! t I' I' i ~ i: ! ' I Ii I' ! i I: i I , I I I I , Ii ,I Ii II " I ~ i: '.l!": I II I. I I I il: . ;.i \ L\ I, r 'J r '. , h i j :I " : f ii :1 'I " . i"'~";-:" .' ~:.,-..,' f t-I' '''-1'' .t" , '., t' '~~ ,,' ' , " ; ,',,' '-::-t'" ,,' , ... , I 'I' _':,1' , . , . ; .....:.._. ,'_. .1 _. , . ~r '... ".'. ' / " " 'r '...::::::-:--:--.... ---':"'---.. . -~- )V' ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED 'ZONING,' BY ADOPTING SECTION 36-16.1. THE RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE ZONE IR/O) AND A ENDING SECTION 36.58, ENTITLED 'OFF- S REET PARKING REQUIREMENTS,' AND S CTION 36,62, ENTITLED 'SIGN RE ULA nONS,' TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FO THE R/O ZONE. , I ( I i WH REAS, the Planning and Zoning Comml Ion has Identified the need to conserve the ex ting character of residential nelghborh ods In areas of transition from commercia to residential districts; and WHEREA the Planning and Zonln commission as also identified the need permit comm clal office reuse of exls ng structures in su h areas; and WHEREAS, th Residential/Office Zo IR/OI addresses these n eds, NOW, THEREFO E, BE IT ORDAI CITY COUNCIL OF HE CITY OF IOWA, THAT: E EDEN , 1. Chapter 36, Artic II ntitled 'Principal Uses and Requlreme t Division 1 entitled 'Zones' of the Cod of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, I , be and the same Is hereby amended a ptlng the following new section: Sec. 36-16" Resld ;lal/OfflCe Zone IA/OI. (al ~ The Residen 'aI/Office zone IR/O s Intended to prov e a transition fro Intensive com erclal and e ployment centers to Ie s Intensive esldentlal districts and to s ablllze the residential areas located n these transitional ereas, The zone ~rmlts a mix of uses Including low h\tenslty commercial office uses and resla~ntlal uses, This mix of uses requires sPB~lal consideration of building and site design, (b) Permllled uses. III Bed and Breakfast Homestays and Inns, (21 Permitted uses of the CO. 1 Zone. ,',''''.---....,..,...- ---"'" "'.- /(, 7~ i , : , I; , ; j : I I, II! ~ 1.1 "1 I" I I.!" " : . II' I:" II . I l' ..~ :\ I,. !l . I[ " i: , !' i ; ," j' \ I I I " i! , ': " I ! I " 'I , 1- , :I , ,'i, I , i ',I , \,; , , ',_, 'f::""/' 'L 't',. .:~' :" .." , , 'I '""l I . .,' ,', ,'"I" _,; '. . , . "-. -.', -. ,- , / "1 !. , ------ Ordinance No, Page 2 (cl Provisional uses. (1) Dwellings located above or below the ground floor of a structure where another principal use permitted In this zone exclusively occupies the ground floor. The dwellings shall be developed In accordance with the dimensional requirements of Ihe RM.20 zone. (2) Dwellings localed on the ground floor shall be permitted In buildl gs construcled prior to Janu ry I, 1993, subject to the dime slonal requirements of the RM. 0 zone excepl that the mini um lot width shall bej30 feet, 131 A ma Imum of two (2) r~o ers shall b permitted In each d elllng unit pro ided that for sin family dwelling and duplexes. dditlonal off,slreet parking spa es shall be furnished I the rat' of one.half IlII space er roo er. (41 Family care aclll 'es provided they shall not b localed within one'Quarter .) mile of each other, (51 Rooming au es, provided thaI the tal flo area shall nol exceed 30 SQ are feet for each 2725 Quare fe I of lot area and that here shall e at least 100 SQ re feel of flo r area for each r mer, ccessory apartme IS, subject to Ihe requirements of Section 36.55. I 1) Barber shops. beau y parlors. laundromals, and laun and dry cleaning pick.up and delivery services. reQulremenls of Sec. 36.5 , (31 Funeral homes subJecl t the requirements of Sec. 36.55. (4) Group care facilities provided t al there Is al leasl 750 square feet of 101 area for each occupant, 151 Neighborhood centers subject to the requirements of See, 36.55. (61 Public utilities, (21 '''''_'''';''''''N~:~'''''''C...,;".'''''..''" I~ ~l/ " , ;1 ii " I , I I , I j , , i I ;1 I. ~ I"I! II I ! I~ :,11 \.. Iii. Iii. 1 . Ii '1[,:\1': 1.1 " [I' Ii :i I I j I i .j', I I'.' ", , I :",\:' .,: I 0, . 3 " I"~ " . \ " :'>', t-I ',L," .Lt' ,~t,: ",,' " , " r -. , . t.-, . ' ' ' - , : __.'_ ~" "-~J' . " . '. / ,:'/\, ,!, . . . -:-. --< ....,. .1._.... . .',..... ~"." ..." ...-" .'-- .....-------..-.... Ordinance No, Page 3 (7) Religious Institutions subject to the requirements of Sec, 36-55. (8) Restaurants not Including drive-In facilities, (91 Schools - generalized private Instruction. (10) Schools - specialized private Instruction subject to the provi' slons of Section 36-11 (g)(2), (11) Transient housing provided that there Is at least 750 square feet of lot area for each permanent resi ent and 200 square feet for eac temporary resident, (e) n r r (1) Mini um lot area: (2) Mini um lot width: (3) Minim m lot frontage: (4) Minim yards: Front- Side. Rear - (5) Maxlmu Height. 35 feet Lot cover ge - None Floor area atlo 2 III I I, All principal and accessory uses mltted In this zone are subject to e requirements of Articles III an I. the divisions and sections of hic are Indicated as follows: (1) Acce ory use and requirements, See rtlcle III, a, Permitted a essory uses and buildings. S e Sec, 36.56. Accessory u e and building regulations, e Sec. 36.57, c. Off.street pa Ing require. ments, See Se . 36.58, d. Off.street 10ad~reqUlre. ments. Not appll able, e, Sign regulations, See Sec, 36-60. f, Fence regulations. ee Sec, 36.64. (2) General provisions. See Article IV, a. Dlmenslonel requirements. See Division 1, b. Tree re~uletlons, See Division 2, /'7Q ...',' , ' i i , , , llJ 1;[ 'I Ii " I II. Ii' " I: i; f: Ii " , " " ' , " " Ii I , .i 'I j I , , i I , :1 , , " , . (, - ' ' . t~/' 'L, 't- ~ Id :' ,', > ,', ", , :' , I ., "U , . ,"i)1 ,_ , ~ _' I , ~ . '_" c _ / /, " I --r . -.. . -...--- I I I I I , I I I r''''''''''"""" , Ordinance No, Page 4 c. Performance standards, See Division 3. d. Non-conformities, See Division 4. (0) Soecial orovlslons. (I) Religious Institutions which existed on August 7, 1962, may and without compliance with he dimensional requirements or the off-street parking requ2r ents. 121 y listed use may be establ~ ed b special exception In bu)/dlngs reg tered on the National ~eglster of H torlc Places, subjept only to the r ulrements spec)ned by the Board of Adjustm nt and the Issuanc of a ertlficate of approplI teness y the Historic Preser atlo Commission according to he procedures of Section 2 - , Because continued use and occupan of historic structures contrib tes 0 maintenance of the City' hist rlc, aesthetic, and cult ral herit ge, the Board may, to he exten it finds necessary der the cl umstances, waive ny zoning r qulrements which would limit or prevent a use or occupancy of a historic structure allowed under e provisions of this section, I ) Deslon Provisions, The following deslg provisions are Intended to: help ensure that redevelopment occurs n a manner compatible with the exls 'ng character of the area; help ensure t at this zone develops as a compect rban erea; Integrate parking facllltie Into the design of developments; pro Ide a safe and attractive area for pdestrlan traffic; enhance crime prevehtlon by Increasing opportunities for sur~elllance of the street from the InterIors of buildings; restrict fortress-like fabades , at the street level; avoid a monotonous environment; end ensure the stabilization of the area Is enhanced through excellence In design, ) -__h.., __ ~ I'? 'I , Ii !t :, I' 1" I: II Ii, If 'I i I', ' , :" ;.: f; '.1 " I " ;1 I I , I , " :,;' 'I I , , , ~'" ; " . , , ,', '..:. '- /-, ' " , , "" t I 't " . " 'l.,' , , ' ',' '. , ,r.;...I~--"r""r--'-"'-I; --,: ,-- -,:-"',' -~.,~.-~_. _ ~.c,'. ~,.:l~; ",' _.:J__...~\--.-; / :/'\ :' 1 I, . ~1' .....-.-.--...... Ordinance No, Page 5 Prior to submitting a request for a building parmit, the developer shall participate In a preapplication conference with the Director of Planning and Community Development to discuss the application of these provisions to the subject property, Prior to Issuance of a building permit, a slta plan and elevation drawings demonstrating compliance with the following design guidelines shall be submitted 0 the City for approval by the Direc or of Planning & Community Devalop ent. Alternatlva design solutions may be approvad If It I demonstr ted that the alternati a meets th Intent 01 this siuct n. Decisions I the Director ma be appealed to he City Council, (11 All utili 'es and meters Jl all ba located side or rear Jllevatlons 01 build In and shall 99 screened Irom publl streats, / (2) Dumpster an~aCYCling bin locations sh II b screened, shall not be visible fl m public streets, and shall not located In a right- ol'wav, (3) Access~o dlvl ual dwelling units shall be om en losed lobbies or cor~ido except t grade level. (4) Stair avs betw en rasldentlal floo shall ba encl sad within the buJdlng, (cycle parking faci tlas shall be ocated so as not to Impede pedestrian or vehlcula traffic. Varied rool lines and r heights shall be used to re uce the appearance of the ass 01 buildings which excee two stories In height, 17) Techniques such as arled setbacks, bay windows, balco les, and chenges In meterlal, color d texture shall be used to artlcula ~ lacades and side wall elevations, Where rear walls are visible from a public street, similar techniques shall be used, (8) Durable materials such as masonry (not Including concrete block and undrassed poured concrete) shall ...h....;...l",."....i'...."....-~~.-. . i 1(, ,y I , , , I, Ii 1 Iii )i " II " " I !I: , " i i ,< !., I,' I, :':: ; . II I I I I Ii , , " ',\ . ii 7 " :i II I' I:' ':.,' ; , 'i, , i , , , " i: \\: " . c', -:' ',' -,' , '. "I' '" , ,..:, "', .,',.~ I L, h lJ' '.,_.~__;__.._'_" .-:-....,...-.; t__.---~21..'.--:- - _. -___ -..,......-.-,....-...... ~. - '. / /'1 , , " , " - -'- "'-" Ordinance No. Page 6 be used on the street level and are encouraged for upper stories, (9) All parking spaces shall be located either behind a building and screened from view or within the exterior walls of a building. Features such as masonry walls, earthen berms, or evergreen trees and shrubbery shall be used for screening. I (10) Driveways between a street and /' parking area shall be minimized In num ef and width, and shall be / desi ned to minimize hazards to ped strlans. Where possible, vehl ular access to Individual lots/ shall e via an alley. / (11) A Ian scaped buffer area at I?ast five fe t In width shall be pr9Vlded betwe n any parking a~a and adjacen property line or street rlght-Of- ay line. (12) No parkl g area or rive shell be closer th ten fee to any portion of a build g oth r than a garage entrance r I 'ding area apron, This ten.fo area shall be used for walkw s and landscaping consistin 0 at least 60 percent vegetatl e c erage, (13) Where drive ays and garages enter. onto a alley, building or po ons there shall be set back a adequate d tance to assure roper sight dlst nee, here parking s aces are located so that the headh hts of vehicles are parallel to a all containing ground level Indows, a landscaped scree shall be provided between th parking area and the building, 1161 Areas of blank wails 0 the street level frontage of a buildl ~hail be minimized, At least 40 p cent of the length of the stree level frontage shail be wlndo ~ or doorways Inot Including galage entrancas). At a minimum, every 12 feet In length of wall shall be articulated by a window, doorway, setback, artwork or changa In building material. 1<.."':""-'-'., - ---0---. ._~. i , , I. I', 1 I \i , I , I 'I II, 'I I, I. iI " I I: , , I' I :.' ,:1 ,.'. n 1.1 ,; 'i i " I r Ii' , , , i i It,?l/ i ,i \: " . . '.' r' -' - . -t ' . L " .' " ~tI iAj' '.:~.' ,",'. : , ~. . _. _,' t , '.' , ' '" 1 I , ( , , " ... ...-.......--.,.."...,..... , , '<, / / :'\ , { ------ , ......~-. --.--. Ordinance No. Page 7 1161 loading/unloading facilities shall be located to the rear of a building and shall have access from an alley, (171 The location and size of proposed signs shall be integrated Into the design of the overall development. (181 The outer edge of a balcony shall be no closer than 6 feet from a side lot line, 2. Chapter 36, Articla III, entitled' Accessory Uses and Requirements,' Section 36-68 entitled, 'Off-StreetParklngRequlrements,' of the Code f Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, 10 a, be and the same Is hareby I amended by r ealing subsection (a1l2W.y ,,' i i and adding t ereto a new subsection 1.112111.1.... .. f.'~" ! 1, ! I. Offices Ii ]11 1. Where One 111 II permltte parking I. except nn ' space f:fa'; ach , " i: !i !I: CB-2 and 200 sf are Ii i! ffiQ6 fe~ floor area, " i " 2. " On (1) " , (, and p king spaca i' , i I '~ f: , CB,2 or each 300 1\ quare feet of floor t ~ ea to a maximum , i o 27 spaces, No I' j...' a dltlonal parking , ' sh II be required for j tha area excaedlng ,1, 8,0 0 square feet. 3. Non required but I! whe provided a i , , , maxi um of one (I) 'I;i parkin space for each 600 square feet 0 floor area shall be ermltted, Chapter 36, Article III, entitlad . Accessory : I. Uses and Requirements,' Sect on 36-62, entitled 'Permltted Signs,' of th Code of Ordinances of the city of Iowa CI y, Iowa, be and the seme Is hereby ame ~ed by repealing subsection (c1l2) and ~dlng thereto a new subsection Ic1l21 to read as follows: 1'74 ".' I , " " Ii \.) , , " " "t"7/" . ~-,' t" '/:t ' . - ~, ',' , :"- ,:" "',, ";q.-,"" ,-- --,~ , ' -:--,~",::,,---"_~~-'-;-. ~_' 1_' \, / / >''1 I, \. 'r - --- --.~----- -...........- Ordinance No, Page 8 I I;,'.';;~h '~'.';'..l~ '.,~. "'... ..i,_...~.'.~~'_"'- (2) CO.l, CN.l anliitPd zone regulations, <""",'(<(;:.<<...tt,, a, Permitted signs, 1. Signage for residential uses shall comply with the sign requirements for residential uses in the RM zones ISec, 36.62(cJ(1)cl. 2. Facia signs. 3. Canopy signs, 4. Monument signs. 5, Awning signs. 6. Window signs. b. Provisional sign , . 1. When tw /21 or more uses are loca d on a lot. a common onument sign shall be permit ed, Said sign shall .. not excee the lessor of two / (2) square feet per lineal foot/ , of lot fron age or 100 squate feet 150 s uare feet 7er sign face). 2, Barber pol slgns'l provided they do no exc~d three (3) feet In len th;and nine (9) Inches In dla eter, 3. Time and perature signs WhIC~ ot exceed 50 square feet n area or 25 squa feet p r sign face. do no project m e than six (6) f et Into he public Ight.of.way. a d are not less than ten (10) feet above grade, c, Dimensional require nts, 1. Uses In this zo e shall be allowed a maxim m building sign area per sign wall equal to 15% of the sl wall on which the Sign to be mounted, 2, Individual slgnage allo ances. a, ~: Facia, Mexlmum Aree: fteen percent (15%) of the Sign wall area. Maximum Heloht: Non , b. ~: Canopy. Maximum Aree: Eight (8) square feet, Maximum Heloht: Top of first story. ---.-.....-- )"q I, ~ I, I Ii :, i i' ,I F ~ i 1 I . 'I \ Iii : I :,1 i.: L 'J I i I II i "'I I I. 1 I " j , ,. j ; .' " t~/"'~' --'t..~- -,-i8- -.' '--- --,~":, -,"--'-~~-~ -=- - - --_, , " " , ' , . , . . '", ,. ~. . , _. 1- . : -. -. " ATTEST: CITY CLERK " "'- Approved by ,,' $m 7-J. -73 ppdtdmln'NI'Ont,ord ......"'...".d""."....."....."..'_M._..._. .-___.n"...,,, I .} , I \, " / , ( , /'"\1 I, I.. ,. Ordinance No, Page 9 c, IDlm: Awning. Maximum Area: 25% of the surface of the awning, Maximum Heioht: Top of first story, d. IDlm: Window, Maximum Area: 25% of the area of the window. Maximum Helohl: None, e. IDlm, Monument, Maximum Area: Two (2) square feet per foot of lot fro tage, not to exceed a t al of 100 square feet or o square feet per sign face. Maximum He,oht:L e (5) feet. E , All ordlnfn sand pa"s of ordlnanc s In conflict th the provisions of this ordinanCe) e hereby repealed, N EVE B L ,;If any section, provision or pa" of the OJd/nance shall be adJudged to be Invalid r u?constltutlonal, such adjudication shall not f~ctthe validity of the Ordinance as a whole (any section, provision or pa" thereof n t adjudged Invalid or unconstitutional. EE D This Ordinance shaJI be In effect after Its final passage, app 6val and p bllcatlon, as provided by law. Passed f i i ii Iii I!. , I Ii i 'I! It, Ii! If Ii: I',' . i!'7 j' 1,: I: :.1 " , i " I I I I' '\:", , ~ " , , i IttJ?~ I II .... ~"",,-----"" ~....~ ...-'-'......- .... ....- --- - -If'".... .. -\-- ....~~. f"- I (~.cl. . L',: "'-I--'--~(t,---:-""~~--'~'~ ~:~.~: t . ,.. ,_I",.'.. . r--" t, i . I ,-, I" _ , \, ~~ ' "-. 1~' h1~' ) ORDINANCE NO. 93-3586 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ,I I ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULA TIONS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET BETWEEN LINN AND VAN BUREN STREETS AND PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET BETWEEN GILBERT AND VAN BUREN STREETS FROM CB-2, CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE, TO RIO, RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE, WHEREAS, the area is currantly zoned " , I CB-2, Central Business Service Zone; and i WHEREAS, some property owners in the I i ~ subject area requested the City to rezone I the property to a zoning designation which I Iii II I includes residential uses as permitted uses; i I I: II and I: I; '" WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan ! , it lJ' I' ' . " I: designatas portions of the Near Northside, ' , including the subject area, for mixed use j, I,i I: I 'I! . development; and " , i i I r WHEREAS, the City has adopted the .1 1 Residential/OlliceZona IR/O) which permits I , , " mixed use devalopment including both ! Ii residential and commercial ollice uses; and i WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning II Commission recommended that this area ba zOlled RIO in ordar to consarve the Ir existing character of the residential I' . , neighborhood and to permit commercial .1 office reuse of existing structures in tha area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. APPROVAL. The property described below is hereby reclassified from its present classification of CB.2, Central Business Service, to R/O, Residential/Office: Lots 1.4 Block 45, and Lots 5.8 Block 46 and Lots 5.8 Block 59 of the Original Town. SECTION II. ZONING MAP, The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of 'i !: 'I I~"S i , i Id",',..."",:,; , \.,1 " ........,.... ....... ~~~- ~...~ ..-'......---- -----~ ( ',' ' , ' " , ,,' ' "-~.,__ C/_'--,--,-~L~l~ ..,-', "I,". . ,: ',' " :'" .',',: ' 1 l . t..... . >.:::l .,;-.f ----- ~l--.D--------J-......-. ,-. .-' .......--,,_.:.:..___ I il Ii ~ JMI CORPORATION NICftOOftAPHICS DIVISION TARGET SERIES WT-8 19]-5]12-01 CORPORATION : [ i: , Ii 'I i I' ii " " ,: 11 I, I II " I: .." .. .,J' \,! ""If"" ....... -~--.:t---...- ~....~ .-.'.."...--- ...~.......- -....-- - -Tf.... ...... , , I - - -' -, "", f I ",." .' .' , L'", , 'l.... ,',' ; _ :::J-. ",-c.,-', - - L;', . , , " "'1~" , ) I I I ...........".....-."..,),. ',.'\ 1 / .-------.::.:.:::.:..-:..--...... -" ,; <' ORDINANCE NO. 93-3586 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET BETWEEN LINN AND VAN BUREN STREETS AND PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET BETWEEN GILBERT AND VAN BUREN STREETS FROM CB-2, CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE, TO R/O, RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE. WHEREAS, the area is currently zoned CB-2, Central Business Service Zona; and WHEREAS, some property owners in the subject area requested the City to rezone the property to a zoning designation which includes residential uses as permittad uses; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan designates portions of the Near Northside, including the subject area, for mixed use development; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted the Residential/Office Zone (R/O) which permits mixed use devalopment including both residential and commercial office uses; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that this area be zonad R/O in order to conserve the existing character of the residential neighborhood and to permit commercial office reuse of existing structures in the area, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. APPROVAL. The property described below is hereby reclassified from its present classification of CB-2, Central Business Service, to R/O, Residential/Office: Lots 1-4 Block 45, and Lots 5-8 Block 46 and Lots 5-8 Block 59 of the Original Town, SECTION II, ZONING MAP. Thr, Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of ... _~ r-----;-"" \ fl'10' 11.D7S ---...-..... , : I !! , I'l ,! III II Iii, I;: ;\ , I' i i I (Ii , i': 1:; I I , I , I I , , , ,', <I I ./ I " / I. . , ,. ,i , . I :l { , " I' \,1 --~ -.r.. - . ..' --.... ----~-'f".... ....~ " , , , I, - -' -, . -t ' '~". Lt., I,b:', :r,. ::~.' ',,' , : " ' , , / ;"\ " 1 . J,,- ... "j . - .~- " " i: i " f ~ ! I I ~i, , , .1' , '", ---..--.-........ --._\ Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon final passage, approval, and publication of this Ordinance as provided by law. SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING, The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Ordinanca which shall be recorded at the Offica of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, upon final passage end publication as provided by law, SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance ara hareby repealed. SECTiON V. SEVERABILITY, if any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudgad to be invalid or unconsti- tutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinanca shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law, Passed and approved this 17th day of Au t, 1993 MAYOR ATTEST:~Af.~ .,f ~~ CITY CL K Approved by 2?r-- ppdldnin~.I"I.Otd ... --. ,.... \ 1ft; 75 ---..... .-.- I i I I I Ii - II I' . 'i , L: I:; ':1 r , " .i I, I r I I ,', : .; " ;1 I. .' ("",', f"\I'c , '/~I ,Id " '. :,',' , '" . : . I, ,', ,p _ .' ,_ ,'__ " r., . / I ,:,-'\ .' 1 ~, 'I . "- --~ -..-.------ ~--" -- It was moved by Ambri sco and seconded by Horowitz as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: that the Ordinance AYES: X ^ ^ X X X X NAYS: ABSENT: Ambrlsco Courtney Horowitz Kubby Pigott McDonald Novick First Consideration 7/20/93 Vote for passage: AYES: Horowitz, Kubby, IIcDonald, Novick, Pigott, Ambrisco, Courtney, NAYS: None, ABSENT: None, Second Consideration 8/3/93 Vote for passage: AYES: Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott, Ambrisco. Courtney. NAYS: None, ABSENT: Horowtiz, Date pUblished 8/25/93 "':; , .,1 , :: 1f4 75 "-'''-'''Ho"........,-,_"...; _',,'1'..., , 1<: " i 1: i. r: I !: I, 11 , j: I ! I , , , r I' III I ,: ! Ii ' I' II, II I'.' 1'.;1 .: 'j ,l: .~- 'It. ,I, fi " 'i. I " t , "j: ,..i I." I i " .' ;1 I, I:' , , \~i\ ,'0" . , .. 1 . , I " c' L . -, I-I - , I',.' ," :', I I' l--f'. i'-: " ',U .. , ' , .. .,'-' -- - ~ '" . "'''''." / " {. (tv/if ' ORDINANCE NO, 93-3587 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ENTITLED 'HUMAN RIGHTS', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO EXPAND THE EXEMPTION FROM THE ORDINANCE FOR THE RENTAL, LEASE OR SALE OF HOUSING BY NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this amendment to Chapter 18, 'Human Rights', Is to expand the present provision which permits nonprofit corporations to lease or rent housing accommodations preferentially to persons based on their sex or the presence or absence of dependents. This provision Is one of seven exemptions to the section which prohibits discrimination In the area of housing. The amendment would expand the exemption to also permit nonprofit corporations to sell a housing accommodation preferentially to persons based on their sex or the presence or absence of dependents. SECTION 2, Chapter 1 B, 'Human Rights' of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa Is amended by repealing Section 18. 32(b1l31, and enacting In lieu thereof a new section to be codified to read as follows: See, lB.32(bIl31. Restrictions based on sex or the presence or absence of dependents In the rental, leasing or sale of housing accommodations by nonprofit corporations, SECTION 3, REPEALER, All ordinances and parts of ordinances In conflict with the provisions of the Ordinance are hereby repealed, SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY, If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be Invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudglcatlon shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged Invalid or unconstitutional, SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE, This Ordinance shall be In effect after Its final passage, approval and publication as required bylaw, Passed and approved this 17th day of Z "'k MAYOR / (p 95 I I I: I I. I: I , I II i I i, " !. ~ I , , : If, I, I' '; /L I' ~ " I,: t: '1": , ii, ! , , I II I ,I, ,~ ii !, , , I , i i j, I , I , I! ,....~ I I I , I i I ! i " ! ' 'Ii ',i,. .. , , I' -, "~' i , \''; . ~, I," 't/: "L,:-r,' ", r " ',--", b' , ; , ,f', 1 I",:. t-:: '. ' ~'" "'" ' ' , ' .: ___. - - I -: / /~, ~~~-.~:.~~._-- ---'- . '----- -~-...-_.. '''. " ;: 1 \ i I ATTEST: 71r.({t;'~ ~ -fdw) CITY LERK I I I .:\wp51\hr.18.32 (pJ;r;f3 I I Ii I II' II, 1 ~ j,: Ii' Ii, , I'.,' 'II: ,':, k I, I,' ) . .~: f- '.'Ji '.' ,L " "" " , , (. 11.195 ,.......-.. . --"-_.~"~""'_"...~i""'".,,, h. " '- " , i ;. , ;..i " ~ " ..,' I , '. ; " 't-I' " :-, -t '~', . "~ ~ . , " '" ,'l ' r:, ,: . , ',' . : --' - - ~ . , / '\ ..;' 1 ,1. , . --:::....~-----~-- ........., It was moved by Ambrisco and seconded by Horowitz as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: that the Ordinance " " f , " i , , 1\ . \'J , I' . , 1, ~ I I I AYES: X X X X X X X Ambrlsco Courtney Horowitz Kubby Pigott McDonald Novick NAYS: ABSENT: First Consideration 7/20/93 Vote for passage: AYES: Horowitz, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, Pigott, Ambrisco, Courtney, NAYS: None, ABSENT: None, Second Consideration 8/3/93 Vote for passage: AYES: Pigott, Ambrisco, Courtney, Kubby, McDonald, Novick, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Horowitz. Date published 8/25/93 -....~.~"."".;.,"-'"... .', . ..'., //,95 , i ! i i I , I I, I I' J: j! I: i: r I, I: It ji I,j , I' " II! I <: Ii! . II, I II' I f' , ! !: 1\ , , j " r !! '~ I:; " ,I ji II ..! I 'j'; II r I '" I 1 " Ii ',i" Ii