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Prepared by: Drew E. Westberg, Planning Intern, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5230
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 37.92-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON NORTHGATE DRIVE FROM
COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) AND INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-OFFICE RESEARCH PARK (10-
ORP) TO RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK (RDP) (REZ06-00023).
WHEREAS, the applicant, Southgate Development Services, has requested a rezoning of property
located on Northgate Drive from Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim Development-Office Research Park
(ID-ORP) to Research Development Park (RDP); and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission found that the proposed RDP zone is compatible with
the surrounding properties; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission found that the proposed rezoning is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council concurs with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. The property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning
classification of Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim Development-Office Research Park (ID-ORP) to
Research Development Park (RDP) is hereby approved:
Lot 9 Highland Third Addition & that portion of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section
36, Township 80 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., excepting therefrom that portion platted as
Highlander Development First Addition, Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat
Book 25, Page 52, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and
publication of the ordinance as approved by law.
SECTION 111. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
certify a copy of this ordinance, and record the same in the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County,
Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, as
provided by law.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. 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 any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this _ day of , 20_.
MAYOR
ATTEST;
CITY CLERK
APproved by
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City Attorney' Office
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It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
First Consideration 10/17 /2006
Vote for passage: AYE.8: Champion. Correia. Elliott. 0' Donnell, Vanderhoef. Wilburn,
Bailey. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Prepared by: Drew E. Westberg, Planning Intern
Item: REZ06-00023
Date: September 21, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Southgate Development Services, LLC
P.O. Box 1907
Iowa City, IA 52244-1907
Contact Person:
Glen Siders
Phone:
(319) 337-4195
Requested Action:
Rezoning from C01 and ID-ORP to RDP
Purpose:
To allow research development uses
Location:
Northgate Drive
Size:
37.92 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim Development
Office Research Park (ID-ORP)
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North:
South:
East:
West:
County Agriculture (A)
CO-1
ID-ORP
ID-ORP
Comprehensive Plan:
The area is designed for office research park
File Date:
August 30,2006
45 Day Limitation Period:
October 14,2006
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The applicant, Southgate Development Services LLC, is requesting a rezoning from Commercial
Office (CO-1) and Interim Development - Office Research Park (ID-ORP) to Research
Development Park (RDP) for property generally located northeast of the 1-80/Hwy 1 interchange
on Northgate Drive. The requested rezoning would allow a research development firm to locate
on land currently zoned CO-1 and allow for the expansion of that firm, if necessary, onto land to
the north zoned ID-ORP. The CO-1 parcel is a relatively small portion of the property in question,
3.68 acres, whereas the ID-ORP zoned land makes up the remaining 34.24 acres. In 2004, a
small part of the subject property was rezoned from Research Development Park (RDP) to CO-1
at the request of the current applicant. Office uses permitted in CO-1 zone were seen as being
compatible with the future research park uses and existing highway commercial uses located in
this area.
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ANALYSIS
Current Zoning: The property in question is zoned Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim
Development - Office Research Park (ID-ORP). The CO-1 zone allows a mix of office and limited
retail uses. It is intended to provide specific areas for office functions, compatible businesses, and
has the potential for apartments on the second floor. Generally, there is no minimum lot size and
heights are restricted to 25 feet, however, a conditional zoning agreement entered into during the
2004 rezoning of the subject property, required that lots be a minimum of one acre as a means of
encouraging future office development to be compatible with the original office research park
concept for Northgate Drive.
Interim Development zones are intended to provide for areas of managed growth in which
agricultural and other non-urban uses of land may continue until such time as the City is able to
provide services and urban development can occur. The ID-ORP zone is an interim zone which
signifies Office Research Park as its intended future use. This area was zoned ID due to the lack
of sanitary sewer capacity. Upgrades in the lift station that serves this area now provide sufficient
capacity to serve this property, and therefore it is appropriate to zone the land for development.
Proposed Zoning: The applicant is requesting a rezoning to Research Development Park (RDP).
The RDP zone is intended to provide land to office, research, production, and/or assembly firms
seeking to expand or locate in the city. Lots located within this zone must be a minimum of one
acre with structures covering no more than 50% of the lot and no more than 45 feet in height.
RDP uses can be more intensive than the general office uses located in the CO-1 zone. Research
and development firms may employ high-technology research laboratories and can become
involved in light manufacturing production. The Press Citizen property is an example of RDP
development where there is both an office use (editorial offices) and production (printing plant).
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is located within the North
Corridor Planning District. The Comprehensive Plan states, "The property around the 1-80
interchange with Highway 1 is developed for office research park and highway commercial
uses. (p. 145)" Additionally the Plan states, "The 1-80 interchange with Highway 1 provides one
of the few opportunities for office research park development in Iowa City.. .Iand around this
interchange should continue to be preserved for office research park and research
development park opportunities. (p. 146)" The proposed RDP zoning is clearly in compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan
Traffic Issues The area in question currently has access via Northgate Drive to Dodge Street
(Highway 1) where there is a signalized intersection. Development of the property will increase
traffic at this intersection during peak times such as the lunch hour and end of the weekday. Plans
for the area north of Northgate Corporate Park, include the extension of Northgate Drive to the
north, where it will intersect with an easUwest arterial street, Oakdale Boulevard, providing a
second access to Highway 1. Once Oakdale Boulevard is connected to Highway 1, traffic will be
more dispersed.
In Staff's opinion, the proposed rezoning would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
compatible with CO-1 uses adjacent to the subject property. The RDP zone allows more
intensive uses than the CO-1 zone while still retaining the office park appearance. In the long-
term the construction of Oakdale Boulevard and the extension of Northgate Drive will complete
the street network in this area.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends REZ06-00023, an application by Southgate Development Services LLC for a
rezoning from Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim Development - Office Research Park (10-
ORP) ZOne to Research Development Park (RDP) for 37.92 acres of property located On
Northgate Drive, be approved.
ATTACHMENT:
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Department of Planning and Community Development
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Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5239
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 7.61 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH
OF STEVENS DRIVE BETWEEN GILBERT STREET, AND WATERFRONT DRIVE, FROM
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2). (REZ06-Q0024)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Williamson LLC, has requested a rezoning 7.61 acres of property located at
Along Stevens Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2) to allow a retail
use; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is supported in his request by a majority of neighboring property owners along
Stevens Drive for a larger rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission. has found that the Comprehensive Plan identifies the
South Gilbert Street Corridor for rezoning for office/retail uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has found that the South District Plan identifies the
South Gilbert Street Corridor as General Commercial in its "Future Land Use Scenario"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council concurs with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. The property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning
classification of Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2) is hereby approved:
204 Stevens Drive: Lots 13 and 14 in Sand Lake Addition to Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 10, page 23, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa, subject to
easements and restrictions of record.
And,
215 and 265 Stevens Drive: Commencing at the southeast corner of Section 15, Township 79 North,
Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., thence south 89032' west 2599.28 feet to the point of beginning; thence
north 89022'49" west 500 feet, thence north 0037'11" east 312 feet, thence south 89022'49" east 442.41
feet to a point on the westerly right of way line of the present Sand Road (formerly known as the
Burlington Road), thence southeasterly 69.62 feet along a 309.97 foot radius curve concave
northeasterly along the westerly right of way line of said Sand Road, thence south 32058'OS" east
34.31 feet along the said westerly right of way line of Sand Road to a point on the westerly right of way
line of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, thence south 1045'35" east 126.64 feet along the
said right of way line of said Railroad, thence southerly 95.10 feet along a 1961.9 foot radius curve
concave westerly along the westerly right of way line of said Railroad to the point of beginning. Except
any part thereof platted as Sand Lake Addition pursuant to the platting proceedings recorded in Book
359, Page 190, Records of the Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa. Subject to sanitary sewer
easements in favor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and other easements and restrictions of record.
Also, the east 80 feet of Lot one (1) in Sand Lake Addition to Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 10, page 23, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa. Subject to
easements and restrictions of record.
And,
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220 Stevens Drive: Lot Fifteen (15) in Sand Lake Addition to Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 23, Flat Records of Johnson County, Iowa, subject to
easements and restrictions of record.
238 Stevens Drive: Lot 3, re-subdivision of a portion of Government Lot 4, Section 15, Township 79
North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. according to the plat records of said re-subdivision recorded in
Book 30, page 116, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and
publication of the ordinance as approved by law.
SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
certify a copy of this ordinance, and record the same in the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County,
Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, as
provided by law.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. 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 any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this _ day of ,20_.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
. Wilburn
First Consideration 10/17/2006
Vote for passage: AYES:Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey,
Champion. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Item: REZ06-00024-Stevens Drive
Prepared by: Sarah Walz
Date: September 21, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Williamson LLC
809 Highway One West
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-354-2550
Contact Person:
Douglas Ruppert
122 S. Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone:
319-338-9220 ext. 124
Requested Action:
Rezoning from CI-1 to CC-2
Purpose:
To allow retail uses.
Location:
Commercial property along both sides of Stevens
Drive-east of Gilbert Street-and property along
Waterfront Drive north of Stevens Drive.
Size:
Approximately 9.83 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Commercial Intensive (CI-1), current uses include
office, retail, outdoor stora~e and display, and light
manufacturing.
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North: Commercial (CC-2)
South: Undeveloped (CI-1)
East: Commercial (CC-2)
West: Commercial (CC-2)
Comprehensive Plan:
Commercial
File Date:
August 31, 2006
October 16, 2006
45 Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 9.83 acres of land currently zoned for
Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2). The applicant owns property on
the south side of Stevens Drive and wishes to have it rezoned to CC-2. To avoid leaving an island
of CI-1 north of Stevens Drive, Staff recommended that the applicant seek the consent of the
surrounding properties along Stevens and Waterfront Drive to rezone their properties. The
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indicated that he has received verbal consent from three of the five property owners within the
area proposed for rezoning. Staff has requested written consent form all five property owners.
Staff anticipates that written consent from all owners will be on record with the City by on or before
the October 5 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
ANALYSIS:
The purpose of CI-1 zone is to provide areas for businesses whose operations are typically
characterized by outdoor storage and display of merchandize, by repair and sales of large
equipment or motor vehicles, or by activities or operations conducted in buildings that are not
entirely enclosed. In general, the CI-1 zone allows quasi-industrial uses that are not compatible
with residential and retail areas. The proposed CC-2 zone is characterized by businesses that
cater more broadly to the general public, including retail, office, and restaurant uses.
Currently the CI-1 zone extends from just south of Waterfront Drive to the Crandic Railroad Line
and South to Southgate Avenue. Properties along both sides of South Gilbert Street (south of
Waterfront Drive and North of Southgate Avenue) were recently re-zoned from CI-1to CC-2.
Properties to the north and east, directly adjacent to Highway 6, are already zoned CC-2 and
include grocery (HyVee and Aldi), retail (Office Depot, Zephyr, Advance Auto Parts, etc.), and
restaurants (Los Portales and Carlos O'Kelly's). This CC-2 zone was recently extended to the
properties along the west side of Boyrum Street for the expansion of the HyVee grocery 'store.
All of the properties along Stevens Drive that are in active use contain uses that are allowed in
the CC-2 zone, including a number of office and retail uses and at least one "cottage industry"
manufacturing use (Bochner Chocolates), the latter being a provisional use allowed in the CC-2
zone. The area proposed for rezoning is now surrounded to the north, west, and east by CC-2
zone. In addition, the owner of property to the south along Southgate Avenue and the Crandic
Railroad has expressed interest in rezoning to CC-2, though no application has been filed.
The South District Plan identifies this area as part of the South Gilbert Street Commercial
Corridor and proposes various street enhancements and general commercial redevelopment in
this area. The South District Plan recognizes the CI-1 uses as "inconsistent" with the goal of
providing and attractive entrance into Iowa City, and encourages "general commercial"
development with careful attention to landscaping, site design, and other aesthetic
improvements. With residential development occurring further south, the area under
consideration has become more attractive for general commercial development and become a
more traveled entryway to the city.
Traffic implications
Overtime as properties in this area develop with retail uses, it can be expected that traffic
volumes will increase. The current configuration of Gilbert Street and Highway 6 will need to be
improved to accommodate more traffic. This intersection is the highest volume most poorly
functioning arterial street intersection in Iowa City at this time. The reconstruction of this
intersection is currently in the Capital Improvements Program for 2008. If this rezoning is
approved staff would recommend that these planned improvements not be delayed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that REZ06-00024, a rezoning from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Community
Commercial (CC-2) for approximately 9.3 acres of property along both sides of Stevens Drive-
east of Gilbert Street-and property along Waterfront Drive north of Stevens Drive, be approved.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Location map
Approved by:
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner,
Department of Planning and Community Development
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CONTRACTOR'S TOOL
P.O. BOX 3108 . 1423 WATERFRONT DRIVE
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244
PHONE (319) 338-1121 . FAX (319) 351-3233
IOWA WATS 800-397-3233
City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
City ofIowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Subject: REZ06-00024-Stevens Drive Rezoning
Dear Ladies and Gentleman:
I am writing on behalf of Blackhawk Partners and Boyd & Rummelhart Inc, both owned
and operated by the long established Rummelhart and Litton families.
We respectfully request NOT TO PARTICIPATE at this time in the proposed Rezoning
Request #REZ06-00024-Stevens Drive.
Due to our current and near term circumstances, the current CI -I zoning remains critical
to our on going business plans.
The difficulty with this decision comes from the fact we can see the potential benefits for
the remaining properties included in this Rezoning Request.
Hoping that our decision not to rezone can still can still be part of a positive outcome for
all of us in the immediate area.
Blackhawk Partners LLC.
Boyd & Rummelhart Inc.
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Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240: 319-356-5239
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 9.83 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH
OF STEVENS DRIVE BETWEEN GILBERT STREET, AND WATERFRONT DRIVE, FROM
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2). (REZO 0024)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Williamson LLC, has requested a rezoning 9.83 acre of property located at
A10n Stevens Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Community Commerci (CC-2) to allow a retail
use; a
WH EAS, the applicant is supported in his request by a majority of neigh oring property owners along
Stevens On for a larger rezoning: and
WHERE'" the Planning and Zoning Commission has found that the mprehensive Plan identifies the
South Gilbert Str t Corridor for rezoning for office/retail uses: and
WHEREAS, th lanning and Zoning Commission has found tha he South District Plan identifies the
South Gilbert Street Co idor as General Commercial in its "Future La tl Use Scenario"; and
WHEREAS, the Pia ing and Zoning Commission has re om mended approval of the proposed
rezoning: and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Cit City Council concurs with the r ommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. The pr erty described b low is hereby reclassified from its current zoning
classification of Intensive Commercial ( 1-1) to Commu ity Commercial (CC-2) is hereby approved:
215 and 265 Stevens Drive: Commencing at he southeast corner of Section 15, Township 79 North,
Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., thlnce sout 89"32' west 2599.28 feet to the point of beginning:
thence north 89"22'49" west 500)eet, thence orth 0"37'11" east 312 feet, thence south 89"22'49"
east 442.41 feet to a point on tho/Nesteriy right 0 ay line of the present Sand Road (formerly known
as the Burlington Road), thenq9 southeasterly 69. feet along a 309.97 foot radius curve concave
northeasterly along the westEj/ly right of way line 0 aid Sand Road, thence south 32"58'OS" east
34.31 feet along the said w\l"Sterly right of way line 0 and Road to a point on the westerly right of
way line of the Chicago, RqCk Island & Pacific Railroad, ence south 1 "45'35" east 126.64 feet along
the said right of way line/of said Railroad, thence south rly 95.10 feet along a 1961.9 foot radius
curve concave westerly ,along the westerly right of way line f said Railroad to the point of beginning.
Except any part thereof platted as Sand Lake Addition pursu nt to the platting proceedings recorded
in Book 359, Page 1!j6, Records of the Recorder of Johnson unty, Iowa. Subject to sanitary sewer
easements in favor -Of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and other e sements and restrictions of record.
Also, the east 80 I et of Lot one (1) in Sand Lake Addition to 10 a City, Iowa, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 10, page 23, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa. Subject to
easements and estrictions of record.
ake Addition to Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat
, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa, subject to
204 Stevens Drive: Lots 13 and 14 'n Sand
thereof recorded in Plat Book 10, ge
easements and resfrictions of record.
And,
220 Steve s Drive: Lot Fifteen (15) in Sand Lake Addition to Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat
thereof re rded in Plat Book 10, Page 23, Flat Records of Johnson County, Iowa, subject to
easements and restrictions of record.
And,
238 Stevens Drive: Lot 3, re-subdivision of a portion of Government Lot 4, Section 15, Township 79
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North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. according to the plat records of said re-subdivision recorded in
Book 30, page 116, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa.
260 Stevens Drive: Lot 2, in the Re-subdivision of a portion of Government Lot 4, of Section 15,
Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., an Addition to Iowa City, Iowa, according to the
plat recorded in Book 30, Page 116, Flat Records of Johnson County, Iowa, subject to easements
and restrictions of record, if any; d Outlot A, in the Re-subdivision of a portion of Government Lot
4, of Section 15, Township 79 N h, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., an Addition to Iowa City, Iowa,
according to the plat recorded in ook 30, Page 116, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa, subject
to easements and restrictions of r cord, if any. '
1423 Waterfront Drive: Lot 1 and utlot A, all in the Re-subdivisio of a Portion of Government Lot 4
of Section 15, Township 79 North, ange 6 West of the 5th P ., Addition to the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, according to the plat thereof r orded in Book 30, Page 16, Plat Records of Johnson County,
Iowa, excepting the following portio of Outlot A: Comm cing at the southerly most point of said
Outlot A; thence north 00021 '20" w t 175.11 feet alo the easterly boundary of said Outlot A;
thence westerly, parallel to the northe Iy boundary of id Outlot A to the westerly boundary of said
Outlot A; thence southerly along the w terly bound of said Outlot A to the point of beginning. Also
excepting the following portion of Lot 1: Begin . g at the Northwest Corner of Lot 1, of a Re-
subdivision of a portion of Government L t 4 of ection 15, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the
Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Iowa, co ing to the Plat recorded in Plat Book 30, at Page 116,
of the Records of the Johnson County Re der's Office; Thence N89056'23"E, along the North Line
of said Lot 1, 208.03 feet, to the North Corner of said Lot 1; Thence Southeasterly, along the
Easterly Line of said Lot 1, 26.77 fe ,on a 502.67 foot Radius Curve, Concave Southwesterly,
whose 26.77 foot Chord Bears S210 0'02" Thence S89056'23"W, 217.60 feet, to a Point on the
West Line of said Lot 1; Thence 00003'39 W, along said West Line, 25.00 feet, to the Point of
Beginning. Said Tract of Land C tains 5,324 uare feet, more or less.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. T e building official i hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, 10 a, to conform to thi amendment upon the final passage, approval and
publication of the ordinance as pproved by law.
SECTION III. CERTIFIC ION AND RECORDING. he City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
certify a copy of this ordina e, and record the same in th Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County,
Iowa, at the Owner's ex ense, upon the final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, as
provided by law.
SECTION IV. REP. ALER. All ordinances and parts of rdinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereb repealed.
SECTION V. S ERABILlTY. If any section, provision or art of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconsti tional, such adjudication shall not affect th validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provisio or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti tional.
SECTION I. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be i effect after its final passage, approvai and
publication, a provided by law.
Passed nd approved this _ day of
CITY CLERK
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Date: October 10, 2006
To: City Council
From:
Jeff Davidson, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planning r4(
Re: Valet parking in downtown Iowa City
There is currently one designated valet parking area in downtown Iowa City, in front of Joseph's
restaurant on Clinton Street. This designated area is located in an off-street loading zone in front of
Joseph's, and is in effect from 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. We have received a request for a second valet
parking area on Washington Street. This has been requested by the 126 restaurant. After much
negotiation, we have reached a compromise that is satisfactory to both City staff and 126. The
proposal is to locate the space in the south travel lane of Washington Street in front of The Den. This
is directly across the street from 126 restaurant. The loading zones at the corner of Washington
Street and Clinton Street were unacceptable to 126 for valet parking.
The area proposed for the 126 valet parking is currentiy signed NO PARKING ANY TIME, but is
used extensively for commercial vehicle loading and unloading during the day. We feel it would be
acceptable to have vehicles desiring valet parking to double park for a couple of minutes at this
location during the evening. 126 restaurant has told us that they are leasing the US Bank parking lot
at the corner of Linn Street and Washington Street for valet parking. 126 has assured us that they
will have a valet parking attendant present, and that vehicles on Washington Street will be taken
immediately to the US Bank parking lot.
The designation of this valet parking area for 126 restaurant will require an amendment to the City
Code. It is presently illegal for non-commercial vehicles to double park on a public street in the
downtown area. The proposed ordinance change would allow vehicles to be double parked for up to
three minutes in an on-street valet parking area that has been designated by the City Council. The
valet parking area being designated for 126 will also be available to other restaurants in the area.
You should feel free in your deliberations of this matter to provide further input regarding the issue of
valet parking in downtown Iowa City in general. We feei it is likely that we will receive requests for
additional valet parking spaces. As we all are aware, on-street parking in downtown Iowa City is a
scarce commodity, and designating an area for valet parking removes it from use for another
purpose while it is being used for valet parking.
The first reading of the proposed ordinance change will be on your formal meeting agenda on
October 17.
cc: Joe Fowler
Chris O'Brien
Matt Johnson
Eleanor Dilkes
Eric Goers
Karin Franklin
Anissa Williams
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Prepared by: Enc Goers, Assl. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4,
ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," SECTION
8, ENTITLED "PARKING VIOLATIONS"; AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF
TRAFFIC PROVISIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS"; AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4,
ENTITLED "PARKING REGULATIONS," SECTION 3, ENTITLED "PARKING NOT TO OBSTRUCT
TRAFFIC"; AND AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 10, ENTITLED "PARKING FOR
LOADING AND UNLOADING" TO DEFINE AND ESTABLISH PASSENGER LOADING ZONES AND
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF SAID ZONES.
WHEREAS, City Code Section 9-1-1 currently does not define "Passenger Loading Zones"; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 9-4-3 currently forbids noncommercial vehicles from standing,
stopping or parking in any traveled lane of a roadway; and
WHEREAS, current regulations only allow for enforcement of a violation every 30 minutes; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 3-4-8 sets the penalties for parking violations; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of separate Passenger Loading Zones would allow drivers to drop off
passengers at designated zones, both off-street and in selected sections of the traveled lanes of traffic;
and
WHEREAS, the establishment of Passenger Loading Zones also would serve to satisfy the requests
of downtown restaurant owners for valet parking; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to define Passenger Loading Zones and to regulate
their use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
1. Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Section 8, entitled "Parking Violations" is hereby amended by
adding the following language under the heading of "Parking Violations":
Parking in Passenger Loading Zone $10.00.
2. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions, Administration and
Enforcement of Traffic Provisions," Section 1, entitled "Definitions" is hereby amended by adding the
following language:
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE: Either of the following: (1) A space reserved for the
exclusive use of vehicles during the loading and unloading of passengers and designated
as such by an official traffic sign, or (2) A section of a traveled lane of a roadway
immediately adjacent to an official traffic sign designating it as such.
3. Title 9, Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 3, entitled "Parking Not to Obstruct
Traffic" is hereby amended deleting Paragraph B, entitled "Commercial Districts," Subparagraph 1,
entitled "Noncommercial Vehicles" in its entirety, and by substituting the following language:
1. Noncommercial Vehicles: In commercial districts, standing, stopping or parking in any
traveled lane of a roadway by noncommercial vehicles is prohibited, except as allowed
under 9-4-10(B).
4. Title 9, Chapter 4, Section 10, entitled "Parking for Loading and Unloading," Paragraph B, entitled
"Parking in Passenger Loading Zones" by adding the following language:
Any vehicle in a Passenger Loading Zone shall be attended by either a driver or valet at
all times.
5. Title 9, Chapter 4, Section 10, is hereby amended by deleting Paragraph F, entitled
"Enforcement" in its entirety, and by substituting the following language:
Enforcement: It shall be unlawful and a violation of the provisions of this section for any
owner or driver to permit a vehicle to remain in violation of this section. Every thirty (30)
minutes that a vehicle remains in violation after the vehicle is initially cited shall constitute
a separate and distinct offense. In the case of Passenger Loading Zones every ten (10)
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minutes that a vehicle remains in violation after the vehicle is initially cited shall constitute
a separate and distinct offense. The fees for each such parking offense shall be provided
in the schedule of fees set out in title 3, chapter 4 of this code.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision 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 any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication.
Passed and approved this _ day of
,2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
j!!Ved by
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City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No.
Page _
It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
. Wilburn
First Consideration 10/17/2006
Vote for passage: AYES: Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell.
NAYS: Vanderhoef. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
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Prepared by: Marian Karr, City Clerk, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5041
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-9-3B OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO
CORRECT MINOR ERRORS IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN
VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY.
WHEREAS, a discrepancy in the legal descriptions of precincts 16 and 25 have been identified; and
WHEREAS, the map is correct and minor changes are needed to the legal descriptions; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and in the public interest to revise the boundaries of Precincts 16 and 25 to
reflect those changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Sections 1-9-3B(16) and 1-9-3B(25) of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa
City are hereby amended by deleting said sections and adopting in lieu thereof the following:
16. Precinct 16: Beginning at the intersection of Muscatine Avenue and Dover Street; north on
Dover Street to Perry Court; west on Perry Court to Meadow Street; north on Meadow Street to
Friendship Street; east on Friendship Street to Kenwood; north on Kenwood to Court Street; east
on Court Street to the east line of SW 11. 7-79-5, north to Iowa City corporate limits; following the
Iowa City corporate limits east, north, east, south and west to Muscatine Avenue; west on
Muscatine Avenue to the point of beginning.
25. Precinct 25; Beginning at the intersection of Court Street and Westminster Street; north on
Westminster Street to Washington Street; west on Washington Street to Mt. Vernon Drive; north
on Mt. Vernon Drive to Rochester Avenue; east on Rochester Avenue to the Iowa City corporate
limits; east and south along the Iowa City Corporate Limits to the east boundary of the SW 11. of
Section 7, Township 79 north, Range 5 west of the 5th Principal Meridian, south along said section
line to Court Street; west on Court Street to the point of beginning.
SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. 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 any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this _ day of
,2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST;
CITY CLERK
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City Attomey's Office
ppdadmlord/amend-precincts-10.06.doc
Ordinance No.
Page _
It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
. Wilburn
First Consideration 10/17/2006
Vote for passage: AYES: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
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Prepared by: Marian Karr, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5041
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "VEHICLES FOR HIRE" BY REPEALING SAID CHAPTER IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS."
WHEREAS, City Code section 5-2 establishes regulations for Vehicles for Hire; and
WHEREAS, City Council wishes to update and enhance appearance and operation of such vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt new regulations for "taxicabs".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
1. Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled 'Vehicles for Hire," is
hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and adding a new Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs" as follows:
5-2-1: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
AIRPORT SHUTTLE: A vehicle furnished with a driver that carries passengers for hire exclusively On a
route that either starts at or ends at the Eastern Iowa Airport or the Quad Cities Airport.
APPLICANT: An individual or company wishing to operate as a taxicab within the corporate city limits.
CHARTER TRANSPORTATION: A vehicle furnished with a driver that carries passengers for hire either
on a fixed route in the city or pursuant to a written contract with reservations at least twenty four (24)
hours in advance of the service. The vehicle shall operate without a meter installed and charge for
services On an hourly basis or longer periods of time.
DECAL: A license issued by the city clerk for each vehicle operated by a taxicab business.
DRIVER: A person who is authorized by the city to drive a taxicab and has a valid driving badge.
DRIVING BADGE: A card or badge issued by the city clerk to each driver authorized to operate a taxicab.
HORSEDRAWN VEHICLE: Any vehicle operated or pulled by a horse, furnished with a driver and
carrying passengers for hire within the city, and operates without a taxi meter.
PEDICAB: A vehicle propelled exclusively by human power through a belt, chain or gears, having two (2)
or more wheels, furnished with a driver and carrying passengers for hire. It shall be equipped with
properly functioning front and rear lights for nighttime operation, right and left rearview mirrors and right
and left turn signals, and operates without a taxi meter.
RATE CARD: A card to be displayed in each vehicle for hire containing the maximum fare rates then in
force, and complaint procedure.
STREET: Any street, alley, court, lane, bridge or public place within the city.
TAXICAB: All vehicles furnished with a driver that carry passengers for hire within the city, including, but
not limited to, taxicabs, pedicabs, horsedrawn vehicles, and airport shuttles. "Charter transportation" as
defined in this sectiOn and a vehicle owned or operated by any governmental entity that provides public
transportation are not taxicabs.
TAXICAB SERVICES: All activities conducted as part of or in furtherance of a taxicab business.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
TAXICAB BUSINESS: A person or entity that provides taxicab services originating within the corporate
limits of the City of Iowa City.
TAXIMETER: An instrument or device attached to measure mechanically, electrically, or electronically
the distance driven and the waiting time upon which the fare is based and converts them to monetary
charges.
5-2-2: TAXICAB BUSINESS LICENSE; VEHICLE DECALS.
A. APPLICATION: Each applicant for a taxicab business license shall file an application with the City
Clerk on forms provided by the City, which shall be verified and shall furnish the following information:
1. The name and address of each person with an ownership interest in the company wishing to
operate a taxicab business.
2. The experience of the applicant in the transportation of passengers.
3. The record of convictions of misdemeanors and/or felonies, including moving and nonmoving traffic
violations, and certified state of Iowa criminal history and certified state of Iowa driver's record for
each person identified in subsection A1 of this section.
4. The signature of all persons with an ownership interest in the applicant.
5. Such pertinent information as the City may require.
B. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Each taxicab business shall meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Provide a minimum of 2 qualified licensed taxicab drivers.
2. Provide a minimum of 2 qualified licensed taxicab vehicles of which a minimum of one vehicle shall
be in operation at all times. All taxicabs must comply with the vehicle requirements of this Chapter.
3. Provide a certificate of liability insurance in accordance with this Chapter.
4. Meet all applicable zoning ordinance regulations and other city regulations.
C. ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF BUSINESS LICENSE. If the City Clerk finds that the applicant has fully
complied with the requirements of this Chapter and the Police Chief or Chiefs Designee has
determined that there is no information which would indicate that the issuance of the license would be
detrimental to the safety, health or welfare of residents of the city, the City Clerk shall issue a license
to conduct a taxicab business.
D. DECALS
1. Application Forms: Each applicant shall also file an application for a decal for each taxicab with the
City Clerk on forms provided by the City.
2. Attachment Of Decal: No taxicab shall be operated on any street within the city unless a decal has
been issued by the city clerk. The decal shall be attached to the lower corner of the front windshield
on the passenger side. Pedicabs or horsedrawn vehicles shall display the decal on the left rear of the
vehicle.
3. Issuance Or Denial Of Decal; Nontransferability:
a. If the City Clerk finds that the applicant has fully complied with the requirements of this Chapter
and the City Equipment Superintendent or Designee determines that there is no information which
would indicate that issuance of the decal would be detrimental to the safety, health or welfare of
residents of the city, the City Clerk shall issue a decal for the taxicab.
b. The decal shall be nontransferable as between vehicles and taxicab businesses.
Ordinance No.
Page 3
c. The refusal to issue a decal may be based on an adverse driving record, conviction of other
crimes or when the applicant's prior experience demonstrates a disregard for the safety of others
andlor a lack of responsibility.
d. No decal shall be issued until at least 24 hours have passed since the filing with the City Clerk
of a complete application for a decal.
5-2-3: LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Requirements:
1. As a condition to receiving a taxicab business license or a vehicle decal, the applicant shall file with
the city clerk evidence of liability insurance coverage via a certificate of insurance which shall be
executed by a company authorized to do insurance business in this state and be acceptable to the
city. Each certificate shall list all vehicles licensed to the company. It is the responsibility of the
company to file with the city clerk one certificate per company listing all vehicles.
2. Each certificate shall provide for ten (10) calendar days' prior written notice to the City Clerk of any
nonrenewal, suspension, cancellation, or termination of the policy of insurance.
3. The minimum limits of such policy shall be determined by city council resolution.
4. The cancellation or other termination of any insurance policy or certificate shall automatically
revoke and terminate the licenses issued for the taxicab business and the vehicles covered by such
insurance policy, unless another policy, complying with this chapter, shall be provided and in effect at
the time of such cancellation or termination. The City Clerk shall immediately issue written notification
of the revocation of all licenses for the taxicab business and the vehicles covered by such insurance
which is canceled or terminated. All decals must be returned to the City Clerk. Subsequent issuance
of business licenses and decals will be in accordance with the terms of this Chapter and at the
applicant's expense.
5-2-4: VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIRED:
A. Each applicant for issuance or renewal of a taxicab decal shall submit with the application a current
certificate of inspection issued by the City Equipment Superintendent or designee. Each vehicle governed
by this article shall be subject to a semi-annual inspection. All inspections shall consist of the following:
(1) All taxicabs shall be inspected for compliance with the requirements of this Chapter and the
following:
a. Exterior. Headlights, taillights, brake lights, directional signal lights, license plat lights, windshield,
vent glasses, windshield wipers, all other vehicle glass, glass window raisers, doors and door locks, trunk
lid, trunk hood, and interior door handles, exhaust system, splash shields, hubcaps, bumpers, fenders,
and attached lighted dome light, body and tires shall be inspected to ascertain that each is functioning
properly. Each taxicab shall be maintained in a reasonably clean condition. There shall be no tears or rust
holes in the vehicle body and no loose pieces such as fenders, bumpers or trim hanging from the vehicle
body. There shall be no unrepaired body damage which would create a safety problem or interfere with
the operation of the vehicle.
b. Interior. The rear view mirror, steering wheel, foot brakes, parking brakes, seat belts, passenger
interior light and air conditioning and heating systems shall be inspected to ascertain that each is
functioning properly. The upholstery, floor mats, head lining, door panels and the trunk compartment shall
be inspected to determine whether they are clean, free of tears, and that the trunk has sufficient space for
passengers' luggage.
B. The City Equipment Superintendent or designee may require reinspection of a vehicle on belief that a
vehicle is not mechanically fit. In the event any vehicle is determined by the City Equipment
Superintendent or designee not to be mechanically fit, the decal shall be confiscated by police and
returned to the city clerk. After reinspection and determination that the vehicle meets the standards of
mechanical fitness a new decal will be issued and charged as established by council resolution.
Ordinance No.
Page 3
c. The refusal to issue a decal may be based on an adverse driving record, conviction of other
crimes or when the applicant's prior experience demonstrates a disregard for the safety of others
andlor a lack of responsibility.
d. No decal shall be issued until at least 24 hours have passed since the filing with the City Clerk
f a complete application for a decal.
JUTY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A.
1. As a con ition to receiving a taxicab business license or a vehicle decal, th applicant shall file with
the city cler evidence of liability insurance coverage via a certificate of . surance which shall be
executed by a company authorized to do insurance business in this stat and be acceptable to the
city. Each certi ate shall list all vehicles licensed to the company. I is the responsibility of the
company to file w the city clerk one certificate per company listing all ehicles.
2. Each certificate sh I provide for ten (10) calendar days' prior writ n notice to the City Clerk of any
nonrenewal, suspensio cancellation, or termination of the policy insurance.
3. The minimum limits of s h policy shall be determined by city ouncil resolution.
4. The cancellation or other rmination of any insurance licy or certificate shall automatically
revoke and terminate the Iicens s issued for the taxicab b siness and the vehicles covered by such
insurance policy, unless another licy, complying with thO chapter, shall be provided and in effect at
the time of such cancellation or ter ination. The City CI k shall immediately issue written notification
of the revocation of all licenses for t taxicab busine and the vehicles covered by such insurance
which is canceled or terminated. All dais must be turned to the City Clerk. Subsequent issuance
of business licenses and decals will in accor nee with the terms of this Chapter and at the
applicant's expense.
5-2-4: VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIRED:
A. Each applicant for issuance or renewal of a' ab decal shall submit with the application a current
certificate of inspection issued by the City Equi ment uperintendent or designee. Each vehicle governed
by this article shall be subject to a semi-annu inspecti . All inspections shall consist of the following:
a. Exterior. Headlights, taillights, rake lights, directional s' nallights, license plat lights, windshield,
vent glasses, windshield wipers, 'all 0 er vehicle glass, glass win w raisers, doors and door locks, trunk
lid, trunk hood, and interior door h dies, exhaust system, splas hields, hubcaps, bumpers, fenders,
and attached lighted dome light, dy and tires shall be inspected ascertain that each is functioning
properly. Each taxicab shall be intained in a reasonably clean condi n. There shall be no tears or rust
holes in the vehicle body and loose pieces such as fenders, bumpers r trim hanging from the vehicle
body. There shall be no unr aired body damage which would create a s fety problem or interfere with
the operation of the vehicle
b. Interior. The re view mirror, steering wheel, foot brakes, parking brak ,seat belts, passenger
interior light and air onditioning and heating systems shall be inspected to certain that each is
functioning properly. he upholstery, floor mats, head lining, door panels and the tru compartment shall
be inspected to de rmine whether they are clean, free of tears, and that the trunk has ufficient space for
passengers' lug ge. The taximeter shall be inspected to determine that it is prop Iy calibrated in
accordance wit posted rate card.
B. The Ci Equipment Superintendent or designee may require reinspection of a vehicle on belief that a
vehic~e i not mechanically fit. In the event any vehicle is determined by the City Equipment
Superin ndent or designee not to be mechanically fit, the decal shall be confiscated by police and
return d to the city clerk. After reinspection and determination that the vehicle meets the standards of
mec anical fitness a new decal will be issued and charged as established by council resolution.
Ordinance No.
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5-2-5: STATE CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE REQUIRED:
No person shall operate a motorized taxicab on the streets of the city, no person who owns or controls a
motorized taxicab shall permit it to be so driven, and no motorized taxicab licensed by the city shall be so
driven for hire unless the driver of such motorized vehicle shall have first obtained and shall have then in
force a chauffeur's license issued under the provisions of the code of Iowa, as amended.
5-2-6: DRIVING BADGE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Badge Required: No person shall operate a taxicab on the streets of the city, no person who owns or
controls a taxicab shall permit it to be so driven, and no taxicab licensed by the city shall be so driven at
any time for hire unless the driver of such vehicle shall have first obtained and shall have then in force a
driving badge issued by the city clerk.
B. Application For Badge: Each person desiring to drive a vehicle for hire shall file an application for a
driving badge with the city clerk. Such application shall be verified under oath and shall furnish the
following information:
1. The name and address of the person, and name of taxicab business.
2. The experience of the person in the transportation of passengers.
3. The person's record of convictions of misdemeanors and/or felonies, including moving and
nonmoving traffic violations, and certified state of Iowa criminal history and certified state of Iowa
driver's record.
4. Motorized taxicab drivers shall possess a currently valid Iowa chauffeur's license.
5. Such further pertinent information as the city may require.
C. Issuance Or Denial Of Driving Badge:
1. If the City Clerk finds that the applicant has fully complied with the requirements of this Chapter
and the Police Chief or Chiefs Designee has determined that there is no information which would
indicate that the issuance of such badge would be detrimental to the safety, health or welfare of
residents of the city, the City Clerk shall issue a driving badge.
2. The refusal to issue a driving badge may be based on an adverse driving record and/or conviction
of other crimes or, in the case of a horsedrawn vehicle operator, failure to demonstrate ability to
control the animal and vehicle in traffic.
D. Nontransferability: The badge shall be nontransferable as between persons and taxicab businesses.
E. Badge To Be Displayed: Each person, while operating a taxicab in the city, shall prominently wear on
the driver's person the driving badge showing the full name of the driver, the driver's photograph, and the
taxicab company. The badge shall be provided by the city clerk.
5-2-7: RATES; HOURS; COMPLAINTS:
A. Display Of Rate, Hour and Complaint Procedure Card:
1. Each taxicab shall have prominently displayed a fare rate, hours of operation and complaint
procedure card visible to all passenger seats, and each driver shall provide a copy of said card to a
passenger, when requested. A copy of the fare rate, hours of operation and complaint procedure card
shall be filed with the City Clerk. Rates and hours of operation must be provided in accordance with
the card on file with the City Clerk.
2. The fare rate, hours of operation and complaint procedure card shall contain the following
language: "Complaints regarding this taxicab's compliance with applicable regulations may be
directed to the Iowa City Police Department on the form available at the Department located at 410 E.
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5275".
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Page 5
5-2-8: VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lettering Required: Each taxicab shall have the name of the owner or the operating company
thereof on each side of the vehicle in letters at least two inches (2") in height. Pedicabs and horsedrawn
vehicles may use lettering smaller than two inches (2"). Removable signs shall not be allowed.
B. Lighted Dome: Every motorized taxicab shall have a lighted dome light attached to the exterior roof
of the vehicle with lettering that identifies the vehicle as a taxicab visible from the front and back of the
vehicle. In the event the City Equipment Superintendent or designee determines that attachment of a
dome to the exterior roof is not possible the City Equipment Superintendent or designee may approve an
alternative placement.
C. No Smoking. Passengers and drivers are not allowed to smoke in taxicab vehicles. Decals or signs
must be conspicuously displayed on the inside of vehicles that read "NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THIS
VEHICLE."
5-2-9: VEHICLE STAND:
A. Application For Use Of Stand: A taxicab business licensed pursuant to this Chapter may apply for the
exclusive use of a designated parking space for its taxicabs. The location of a parking stand shall be
determined and approved by the city manager, or designee, as provided in title 9 of this code.
B. Fee: The city council shall determine by resolution the fee for a parking stand.
C. Authorization: The city clerk shall authorize a parking stand after the location has been determined by
the city manager, or designee, and after the applicant has paid the required fee to the city clerk.
5-2-10: TERMS OF DECALS AND BADGES; RENEWALS:
A. Taxicab business licenses shall be valid for one year. They shall commence on March 1 or the date
of issuance, and shall expire on the last day of February.
B. Driving badges shall be valid for a period of one year from date of issuance or the remaining period of
chauffeur's license if under one year.
C. Decals shall be valid for 6 months. They shall commence on March 1 and September 1, or the date
of issuance. They shall expire on the last day of February and the last day of August.
D. Renewals shall follow the same procedure as set for initial issuance.
E. Fees for licenses, decals and badges shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
5-2-11: HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES:
A. Routes: A horsedrawn vehicle applicant must adhere to the routes specified in the application for a
license. A new or temporary route must be filed with the city clerk before an applicant may use such
route.
B. Removal Of Animal Waste:
1. All horses pulling horsedrawn vehicles shall be equipped with adequate devices to prevent manure
and other excrement from falling on the streets of the city.
2. Any excrement which falls on the city streets shall be removed immediately at the applicant's
expense.
3. All animal waste for disposal shall be transported to sites or facilities legally empowered to accept it
for treatment or disposal.
C. Animal Treatment And Health:
1. Treatment Of Animals:
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Page 6
a. Applicants shall assure adequate rest periods, feeding schedules, health and related animal
performance and well being for each animal under the applicant's ownership, care or control. This
responsibility shall include carriage load limits, hours of operation and daily hours of animal usage.
b. The feeding of an animal drawing a vehicle for hire from a feedbag or bucket along any street or
alley is permitted so long as the animal is not permitted to graze.
c. No animal shall be left unattended while in service.
2. Health Certificate:
a. For each animal that will be pulling a horsedrawn vehicle, the applicant shall provide to the city
clerk a certificate of soundness, issued by a veterinarian licensed by the state, finding each animal
to be free from infectious disease, in good health and fit for hack and carriage service under this
chapter.
b. After initial inspection, each animal shall be reinspected at intervals of no more than six (6)
months, and a certificate of soundness shall be issued by a veterinarian and filed with the city clerk
in order for each animal to remain in service.
D. Equipment Requirements:
1. Every horsedrawn vehicle shall conform to such requirements as may be imposed by state law with
respect to equipment.
2. Each vehicle shall be equipped with rubber tires.
5-2-12: AIRPORT SHUTTLES: Airport Shuttles are exempt from the lighted dome requirement found at
Sections 5-2-8(B) of this Chapter.
5-2-13: REVOCATION OF LICENSES AND PERMITS:
License and permits issued under this chapter may be revoked as provided in section 5-1-5 of this title.
5-2-14: VIOLATIONS:
Any violation of this chapter shall be considered a simple misdemeanor or municipal infraction as
provided for in Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision 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 any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect March 1, 2007.
Passed and approved this _ day of
,2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
A~oved by ~
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City Attorney's Office
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Ordinance No.
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It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
First Consideration 10/3/2006
Vote for passage: AYES: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion,
Correia, Elliott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 10/17/2006
Vote for passage: AYES: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published
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"Business And License Regulations," calls for semi Annual vehicle inspections.
We at Airport Shuttle Service respectfully request that we be aUowed to have our
vehicles inspected annually, whIch is the case in Cedar .Rapids.
We also request that you might consider using the Cedar Rapids inspection reports
as "Prima Facie" evidence of the maintenance condition of our vehicles. We believe
that this type of reciprocity action would save time and money for all parties
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
October 26, 2006
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356.5000
(319J 356.5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
Mr. Vic Tritle
Director of Maintenance
Airport Shuttle Service
2121 Arthur Collins Parkway
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-9502
Dear Mr. Tritle:
Thank you for your letter regarding commercial vehicle inspections for Vehicles for Hire
licensed by the City. Your letter was distributed to the City Council for discussion at their
October 16 work session meeting, and was accepted at the formal meeting on October
17th.
Council did not express an interest in your request for an annual inspection rather than
the proposed twice annual inspections. However, the City Council has expressed an
interest in pursuing a reciprocity agreement that might allow acceptance of an inspection
from another entity. I am currently talking with Coralville about this matter and will
keep you posted.
Please contact me with any further questions you may have. As I mentioned to you final
passage of the ordinance is scheduled for November 14 and my office will make every
attempt to get new procedures, regulations, and applications out to you well in advance of
the effective date of March 1, 2007.
Sincerely,
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Marian K. Karr, CMC/ AAE
City Clerk
Cc: Kelly Hayworth, Coralville City Manager
Ordinance No.
Page 5
5-2-8: VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lettering Required: Each taxicab shall have the name of the owner or the operating company
thereof on each side of the vehicle in letters at least two inches (2") in height. Pedicabs and horsedrawn
vehicles may use lettering smaller than two inches (2"). Removable signs shall not be allowed.
B. Lighted Dome: Ev y motorized taxicab shall have a lighted dome light attached to the exterior roof
of the vehicle with letter g that identifies the vehicle as a taxicab visible from the front and back of the
vehicle. In the event the ity Equipment Superintendent or designee determines that attachment of a
dome to the exterior roof 's not possible the Chief or Chiefs designee may approve an alternative
placement.
C. No Smoking. Passengers nd drivers are not allowed to smoke in taxicab vehicles. Decals or signs
must be conspicuously displaye on the inside of vehicies that read "NO SMO ING ALLOWED IN THIS
VEHICLE."
5-2-9: VEHICLE STAND:
A. Application For Use Of Stand: A ta . ab business licensed pursuant t his Chapter may apply for the
exclusive use of a designated parking ace for its taxicabs. The loca on of a parking stand shall be
determined and approved by the city man er, or designee, as provide In title 9 of this code.
B. Fee: The city council shall determine by esolution the fee for a
D. Renewals shall follow the same pro dure as set for initi I issuance.
er the iocation has been determined by
id the required fee to the city clerk.
C. Authorization: The city clerk shall authoriz a parking stand
the city manager, or designee, and after th applicant has
5-2-10: TERMS OF DECALS AND BADGES; R
A. Taxicab business licenses shall be valid for on ye . They shall commence on March 1 or the date
of issuance, and shall expire on the last day of Febr
B. Driving badges shall be valid for a period of on ye r from date of issuance or the remaining period of
chauffeur's license if under one year.
C. Decals shall be valid for 6 months. The
of issuance. They shall expire on the last d
E. Fees for licenses, decals and ba es shall be set by resolu 'on of the City Council.
A. Routes: A horsedrawn ve cle applicant must adhere to the
license. A new or tempora route must be filed with the city cl
route.
B. Removal Of Animal
utes specified in the application for a
k before an applicant may use such
1. All horses pulli horsedrawn vehicles shall be equipped with a quate devices to prevent manure
and other excre ent from falling on the streets of the city.
2. Any excre ent which falls on the city streets shall be removed 'mmediately at the applicant's
expense.
3. All ani I waste for disposal shall be transported to sites or facilities legally empowered to accept it
for treatment or disposal.
C. Animal Treatment And Health:
1. Treatment Of Animals:
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Prepared by: Marian Karr, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5041
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, ITLED "BUSINESS AND L1CENS REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "VEHICL FOR HIRE" BY REPEALING SAID CHAPTER IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT W H A NEW CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "T
WHEREAS, City Code section 5 establishes regulations for Vehicles for ire; and
WHEREAS, City Council wishes to update and enhance appearance a operation of such vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best intere t of the City to adopt new regulati s for "taxicabs".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORD INED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
1. Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations," Ch ter 2, entitled "Vehicles for Hire," is
hereby amended by deleting it in its enti ty and adding a new C pter 2, entitled "Taxicabs" as followS:
5-2-1: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this chapter, the fOllowing defim ions shall appl .
that carries passengers for hire exclusively on a
irport or the Quad Cities Airport.
APPLICANT: An individual or company wishin t operate as a taxicab within the corporate city limits.
CHARTER TRANSPORTATION: A vehicle fished with a driver that carries passengers for hire either
on a fixed route in the city or pursuant to witten contract with reservations at least twenty four (24)
hours in advance of the service. The v iele hall operate without a meter installed and charge for
services on an hourly basis or longer pe ods of tl e.
DRIVER: A person who is authori ed by the city to ive a taxicab and has a valid driving badge.
DRIVING BADGE: A card or b dge issued by the cit clerk to each driver authorized to operate a taxicab.
HORSEDRAWN VEHICL . Any vehicle operated 0 pUlled by a horse, furnished with a driver and
carrying passengers for h' e within the city, and operate without a taxi meter.
PEDICAB: A vehicle pr pelled exclusively by human po r through a belt, chain or gears, having two (2)
or more wheels, fur shed with a driver and carrying ssengers for hire. It shall be equipped with
properly functioning ront and rear lights for nighttime ope tion, right and left rearview mirrors and right
and left turn signal ,and operates without a taxi meter.
RATE CARD: A ard to be displayed in each vehicle for hire containing the maximum fare rates then in
force, and com laint procedure.
STREET: A street, alley, court, lane, bridge or public place wit 'n the city.
TAXICAB:;Ji.1I vehicles furnished with a driver that carry passenge for hire within the city, including, but
not limiteCl to, taxicabs, pedicabs, horsedrawn vehicles, and airpo ,shuttles. "Charter transportation" as
defined in this section and a vehicle owned or operated by any governmental entity that provides public
transportation are not taxicabs.
TAXICAB SERVICES: All activities conducted as part of or in furtherance of a taxicab business.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
TAXICAB BUSINESS: A person or entity that provides taxicab services originating within the corporate
limits of the City of Iowa City.
TAXIMETER: An instrument or device attached to measure mechanically, electrically, or electronically
the distance driven and the waiting time upon which the fare i~basedand converts them to monetary
charges. .
5-2-2: TAXICAB BUSINESS LICENSE; VEHICLE DECALS
A. APPLICATION: Each applicant for a taxicab business license shall file an appli ation with the City
Clerk on forms provided by the City, which shall be verified nd shall furnish the followi g information:
1. The name and address of each person with an 0 nership interest in the ompany wishing to
operate a taxicab business.
2. The experience of the applicant in the transportation of assengers.
3. The record of convictions of misdemeanors and/or felon es, including m ing and nonmoving traffic
violations, and certified state of Iowa criminal history an certified stat of Iowa driver's record for
each person identified in subsection A1 of this section.
4. The signature of all persons with an ownership interest in the app. ant.
5. Such pertinent information as the City may require.
B. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Each taxicab business shall m t the following minimum requirements:
1. Provide a minimum of 2 qualified licensed taxicab driver .
hich a minimum of one vehicle shall
icle requirements of this Chapter.
3.
4. Meet all applicable zoning ordinance regul Ions and other city regulations.
C. ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF BUSINESS LI ENSE. If the City CI rk finds that the applicant has fully
complied with the requirements of thi Chapter and the Polic Chief or Chiefs Designee has
determined that there is no information hich would indicate that t issuance of the license would be
detrimental to the safety, health or ware of residents of the city, e City Clerk shall issue a license
to conduct a taxicab business.
1. Application Forms: Each ap icant shall also file an application for decal for each taxicab with the
City Clerk on forms provided y the City.
2. Attachment Of Decal: N taxicab shall be operated on any street wit in the city unless a decal has
been issued by the city erk. The decal shall be attached to the lower orner of the front windshield
on the passenger side. edicabs or horsedrawn vehicles shall display th decal on the left rear of the
vehicle.
D. DECALS
3. Issuance Or Deni I Of Decal; Nontransferability:
a. If the City CI rk finds that the applicant has fully complied with the requirements of this Chapter
and the Polic Chief or Chiefs Designee determines that there is no information which would
indicate that i suance of the decal would be detrimental to the safety, health or welfare of residents
of the city, th City Clerk shall issue a decal for the taxicab.
b. The decal shall be nontransferable as between vehicles and taxicab businesses.
Ordinance No.
Page 3
c. The refusal to issue a decal may be based on an adverse driving record, conviction of other
crimes or when the applicant's prior experience demonstrates a disregard for the safety of others
andlor a lack of responsibility.
d. No decal shall be issued until at least 24 hours have passed since the filing with the City Clerk
of a complete application for a decal.
5-2-3: LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Requirements:
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1. As a condition to receiving a taxicab business license or hall file with
the city clerk evidence of liability insurance coverage v' a certificate of insurance w ch shall be
executed by a company authorized to do insurance bu iness in this state and be acce table to the
city. Each certificate shall list all vehicles licensed to the company. It is the respo sibility of the
company to file with the city clerk one certificate per co pany listing all vehicles.
2. Each certificate shall provide for ten (10) calendar ays' prior written notice to th
nonrenewal, suspension, cancellation, or termination f the policy of insurance.
3. The minimum limits of such policy shall be determi
4. The cancellation or other termination of any in urance policy or ce Ificate shall automatically
revoke and terminate the licenses issued for the tax ab business and e vehicles covered by such
insurance policy, unless another policy, complying wi h this chapter, s II be provided and in effect at
the time of such cancellation or termination. The City Clerk shall im ediately issue written notification
of the revocation of all licenses for the taxicab busin ss and the hicles covered by such insurance
which is canceled or terminated. All decals must be r turned t e City Clerk. Subsequent issuance
of business licenses and decals will be in accorda ce wi the terms of this Chapter and at the
applicant's expense.
5-2-4: VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIRED:
A. Each applicant for issuance or renewal of a tax~e al shall submit with the application a current
certificate of inspection issued by the chief of poliCe or th chiefs designee. Each vehicle governed by
this article shall be subject to a semi-annual in~ction. All in pections shall consist of the following:
(1) All taxicabs shall be inspected f~omPliance with the requirements of this Chapter and the
fOllowing: /
a. Exterior. Headlights, tailligh~ brake lights, directional s nallights, license plat lights, windshield,
vent glasses, windshield wipers, other vehicle glass, glass wi dow raisers, doors and door locks, trunk
lid, trunk hood, and interior do handles, exhaust system, spla h shields, hubcaps, bumpers, fenders,
and attached lighted dome Ii t, body and tires shall be inspect to ascertain that each is functioning
properly. Each taxicab shall e maintained in a reasonably clean co dition. There shall be no tears or rust
holes in the vehicle body nd no loose pieces such as fenders, bum ers or trim hanging from the vehicle
body. There shall be n un repaired body damage which would crea a safety problem or interfere with
the operation of the viele.
b. Interior. T rear view mirror, steering wheel, foot brakes, parki brakes, seat belts, passenger
interior light an air conditioning and heating systems shall be inspe ted to ascertain that each is
functioning pro erly. The upholstery, floor mats, head lining, door panels a the trunk compartment shall
be inspected determine whether they are clean, free of tears, and that the runk has sufficient space for
passengers' uggage. The taximeter shall be inspected to determine that eit is properly calibrated in
accordanc with posted rate card.
B. The ief of police or the chiefs designee may require reinspection of a vehicle on belief that a
vehicle is not mechanically fit. In the event any vehicle is determined by the police chief or the chiefs
designee not to be mechanically fit, the decal shall be confiscated by police and returned to the city clerk.
After reinspection and determination that the vehicle meets the standards of mechanical fitness a new
decal will be issued and charged as established by council resolution.
Ordinance No.
Page 4
5-2-5: STATE CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE REQUIRED:
No person shall operate a motorized taxicab on the streets of the city, no person who owns or controls a
motorized taxicab shall permit it to be so driven, and no motorized taxicab licensed by the city shall be so
driven for hire unless the driver of such motorized vehicle shall have first obtained and shall have then in
force a chauffeur's license issued under the provisions of the code of Iowa, as amended.
5-2-6: DRIVING BADGE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Badge Required: No person shall operate a taxicab on the streets of the city, no person who owns or
controls a taxicab shall permit it to be so driven, and no taxicab lic sed by the city shall be so driven at
any time for hire unless the driver of such vehicle shall have f obtained and shall have then in force a
driving badge issued by the city clerk.
B. Application For Badge: Each person desiring to drive vehicle for hire shall file an appli tion for a
driving badge with the city clerk. Such application shall be verified under oath and shall urnish the
following information:
1. The name and address of the person, and name of t xicab business.
2. The experience of the person in the transportation of assengers.
3. The person's record of convictions of misdemea ors and/or felonies, . cluding moving and
nonmoving traffic violations, and certified state of low criminal history a certified state of Iowa
driver's record.
4. Motorized taxicab drivers shall possess a currently valid owa chau
5. Such further pertinent information as the city may require
C. Issuance Or Denial Of Driving Badge:
1. If the City Clerk finds that the applicant has fully c plie with the requirements of this Chapter
and the Police Chief or Chiefs Designee has dete ined th t there is no information which would
indicate that the issuance of such badge would e detrimen al to the safety, health or welfare of
residents of the city, the City Clerk shall issue a riving badge.
2. The refusal to issue a driving badge m
of other crimes or, in the case of a h
control the animal and vehicle in traffi .
e based on an ad rse driving record and/or conviction
edrawn vehicle opera r, failure to demonstrate ability to
D. Nontransferability: The badge sh be nontransferable as between ersons and taxicab businesses.
E. Badge To Be Displayed: Eac person, while operating a taxicab in th city, shall prominently wear on
the driver's person the driving dge showing the full name of the driver, e driver's photograph, and the
taxicab company. The badg hall be provided by the city clerk.
A. Display Of Rate, our and Complaint Procedure Card:
1. Each taxi b shall have prominently displayed a fare rate, hours of peration and complaint
procedure c rd visible to all passenger seats, and each driver shall provide copy of said card to a
passenger hen requested. A copy of the fare rate, hours of operation and c plaint procedure card
shall be fed with the City Clerk. Rates and hours of operation must be provi d in accordance with
the car on file with the City Clerk.
2. Th fare rate, hours of operation and complaint procedure card shall contain the following
lang ge: "Complaints regarding this taxicab's compliance with applicable regulations may be
direc ed to the Iowa City Police Department on the form available at the Department located at 410 E.
Was gton Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5275".
Ordinance No.
Page 5
5-2-8: VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lettering Required: Each taxicab shall have the name of the owner or the operating company
thereof on each side of the vehicle in letters at least two inches (2") in height. Pedicabs and horsedrawn
vehicles may use lettering smaller than two inches (2"). Removable signs shall not be allowed.
B. Lighted Dome: Every motorized taxicab shall have a lighted dome light attached to the exterior roof
of the vehicle with lettering that identifies the vehicle as a taxicab visible from the front and back of the
vehicle. In the event the Police Chief of Chiefs designee determines...that attachment of a dOme to the
exterior roof is not possible the Chief or Chiefs designee may appr e an alternative placement.
C. No Smoking. Passengers and drivers are not allowed to moke in taxicab vehicles. Decal or signs
must be conspicuously displayed on the inside of vehicles t t read "NO SMOKING AllOWE IN THIS
VEHICLE."
5-2-9: VEHICLE STAND:
A. Application For Use Of Stand: A taxicab business lic nsed pursuant to this Chapter ay apply for the
exclusive use of a designated parking space for its ta icabs. The location of a par ng stand shall be
determined and approved by the city manager, or desig ee, as provided in title 9 of IS code.
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B. Fee: The city council shall determine by resolution t e fee for a parking stanj.
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C. Authorization: The city clerk shall authorize a parki g stand after the 10pSlion has been determined by
the city manager, or designee, and after the applic t has paid the r~uired fee to the city cierk.
5-2-10: TERMS OF DECALS AND BADGES; RENEW LS:
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A. Taxicab business licenses shall be valid for one ye r. Th}lY shall commence on March 1 or the date
of issuance, and shall expire on the last day of Februa /
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B. Driving badges shall be valid for a period of one ye from date of issuance or the remaining period of
chauffeur's license if under one year. /
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C. Decals shall be valid for 6 months. They ~all com ence on March 1 and September 1, or the date
of issuance. They shall expire on the last daof Februa and the last day of August.
D. Renewals shall follow the same pro dure as set for i itial issuance.
E. Fees for licenses, decals and b ges shall be set by re olution of the City Council.
1. All horse pulling horsedrawn vehicles shall be equipped ith adequate devices to prevent manure
and other xcrement from falling on the streets of the city.
2. Any, excrement which falls on the city streets shall be re oved immediately at the applicant's
expe se.
5-2-11: HORSEDRAWN VEHI
A. Routes: A horsedrawn ehicle applicant must adhere t the routes specified in the application for a
license. A new or temp ry route must be filed with the c y clerk before an applicant may use such
route.
B.
3. animal waste for disposal shall be transported to sites or faci ies legally empowered to accept it
for treatment or disposal.
C. Animal Treatment And Health:
1. Treatment Of Animals:
Ordinance No.
Page 6
a. Applicants shall assure adequate rest periods, feeding schedules, health and related animal
performance and well being for each animal under the applicant's ownership, care or control. This
responsibility shall include carriage load limits, hours of operation and daily hours of animal usage.
b. The feeding of an animal drawing a vehicle for hire from a feedbag or bucket along any street or
alley is permitted so long as the animal is not permitted to graze.
c. No animal shall be left unattended while in service.
2. Health Certificate:
a. For each animal that will be pulling a horsedrawn vehicle, the applicant shall provide to the city
clerk a certificate of soundness, issued by a veterinarian licensed by the state, finding each animal
to be free from infectious disease, in good health and fit for hack and carriage service under this
chapter.
b. After initial inspection, each ani I shall be reinspected at intervals of no more than six (6)
months, and a certificate of soundne s shall be issued by a veterinarian and filed with the city clerk
in order for each animal to remain in ervice.
License and permits issued under this chapter
misdemeanor or municipal infraction as
D. Equipment Requirements:
1. Every horsedrawn vehicle shall conf rm to such requirements as may be imposed by s
respect to equipment.
2. Each vehicle shall be equipped with r bber tires.
5-2-12: AIRPORT SHUTTLES: Airport Shu les are exempt from the lighted do
Sections 5-2-8(B) of this Chapter.
5-2-13: REVOCATION OF LICENSES AND P RMITS:
5-2-14: VIOLATIONS:
Any violation of this chapter shall be consider
provided for in Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and p. s of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any sectio , provi .on or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication all not a ct the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjud d invalid or u constitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. T s Ordinance sha I be in effect March 1, 2007.
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Passed and approved this
,2006.
MAYOR
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Prepared by: Marian Karr, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5041
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "VEHICLES FOR HIRE" BY REPEALING SAID CHAPTER IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS."
WHEREAS, City Code section 5-2 establishes regulations for Vehicles for Hire; and
WHEREAS, City uncil wishes to update and enhance appearance and operation of such vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, it is in th est interest of the City to adopt new regulations for "taxicabs".
NOW, THEREFORE, B IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDME S.
1. Tilie 5, entitled "Busin s and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Vehicles for Hire," is
hereby amended by deleting it in I entirety and adding a new Chapter 2, jntitled "Taxicabs" as follows:
5-2-1: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this chapter, the following de itions shall apply:
AIRPORT SHUTTLE: A vehicle furnished 'th a driver that carries p sengers for hire exclusively on a
route that either starts at or ends at the Easte Iowa Airport or the Q d Cities Airport.
APPLICANT: An individual or company wishing t operate as a taxi b within the corporate city limits.
DECAL: A license issued by the city clerk for each vehicle
DRIVER: A person who is authorized by the city to drive tax .ab and has a valid driving badge.
DRIVING BADGE: A card or badge issued by the city erk to each driver authorized to operate a taxicab.
HORSEDRAWN VEHICLE: Any vehicle operated r pulled by a horse, furnished with a driver and
carrying passengers for hire within the city, and op ates without a taxi meter.
PEDICAB: A vehicle propelled exclusively by hu an power through a belt, chain or gears, having two (2)
or more wheels, furnished with a driver and arrying passengers for hire. It shall be equipped with
properly functioning front and rear lights for ghttime operation, right and left rearview mirrors and right
and left turn signals, and operates without a xi meter.
RATE CARD: A card to be displayed in ch vehicle for hire containing the maximum fare rates then in
force, and complaint procedure.
STREET: Any street, alley, court, Ian bridge or public place within the city.
TAXICAB: All vehicles furnished w' a driver that carry passengers for hire within the city, including, but
not limited to, taxicabs, pedicab , horsedrawn vehicles, and airport shuttles. "Charter transportation" as
defined in this section and a icle owned or operated by any governmental entity that provides public
transportation are not taxica s.
CHARTER TRANSPORTATION: A vehicle furnish
on a fixed route in the city or pursuant to a written
hours in advance of the service. The vehicle shall
services on an hourly basis or longer periods of time.
TAXICAB SERVICES: All activities conducted as part of or in furtherance of a taxicab business.
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TAXICAB BUSINESS: A person or entity that provides taxicab services originating within the corporate
limits of the City of Iowa City.
TAXIMETER: An instrument or device attached to measure mechanically, electrically, or electronically
the distance driven and the waiting time upon which the fare is based and converts them to monetary
charges.
5-2-2: TAXICAB BUSINESS LICENSE; VEHICLE DECALS.
A. APPLICATION: Each applicant for a taxicab business license shall file an application with the City
Clerk on forms provi d by the City, which shall be verified and shall furnish the following information:
1. The name and a dress of each person with an ownership interest in the company wishing to
operate a taxicab busi ss.
2. The experience of the plicant in the transportation of passengers.
3. The record of convictions misdemeanors and/or felonies, includin moving and nonmoving traffic
violations, and certified state Iowa criminal history and certified ate of Iowa driver's record for
each person identified in subsec' n A 1 of this section.
2. Provide a minimum of 2 qualified licensed t icab vehi es of which a minimum of one vehicle shall
be in operation at all times. All taxicabs must co ply wi the vehicle requirements of this Chapter.
3. Provide a certificate of liability insurance in acc
4. Meet all applicable zoning ordinance regulatio
C. ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF BUSINESS LICE SE. If e City Clerk finds that the applicant has fully
complied with the requirements of this C pter and he Police Chief or Chiefs Designee has
determined that there is no information whi would indic e that the issuance of the license would be
detrimental to the safety, health or welfar of residents of t e city, the City Clerk shall issue a license
to conduct a taxicab business.
5. Such pertinent information as the
B. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Each taxi b business shall m t the following minimum requirements:
1. Provide a minimum of 2 qualified license taxicab drivers
1. Application Forms: Each appli ant shall also file an application for a decal for each taxicab with the
City Clerk on forms provided b the City.
2. Attachment Of Decal: No axicab shall be operated on any street ithin the city unless a decal has
been issued by the city cl rk. The decal shall be attached to the low r corner of the front windshield
on the passenger side. dicabs or horsedrawn vehicles shall display he decal on the left rear of the
vehicle. '
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D. DECALS
3. Issuance Or Denial Of Decal; Nontransferability:
a. If the City Clerk finds that the applicant has fully complied with the requirements of this Chapter
and the Police Chief or Chiefs Designee determines that there is no information which would
indicate that issuance of the decal would be detrimental to the safety, health or welfare of residents
of the city, the City Clerk shall issue a decal for the taxicab.
b. The decal shall be nontransferable as between vehicles and taxicab businesses.
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c. The refusal to issue a decal may be based on an adverse driving record, conviction of other
crimes or when the applicant's prior experience demonstrates a disregard for the safety of others
andlor a lack of responsibility.
d. No decal shall be issued until at least 24 hours have passed since the filing with the City Clerk
of a complete application for a decal.
5-2-3: LIABILITY I SURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. As a condition to r eiving a taxicab business license or a vehicle decal, the applicant shall file with
the city clerk evidence f liability insurance coverage via a certificate of insurance which shall be
executed by a company uthorized to do insurance business in this ,state and be acceptable to the
city. Each certificate shall 'st all vehicles licensed to the company It is the responsibility of the
company to file with the city rk one certificate per company listing I vehicles.
2. Each certificate shall provide r ten (10) calendar days' prior wri en notice to the City Clerk of any
nonrenewal, suspension, cancella 'on, or termination of the policy insurance.
3. The minimum limits of such policy hall be determined by city ouncil resoiution.
4. The cancellation or other terminati of any insurance olicy or certificate shall automatically
revoke and terminate the licenses issue for the taxicab bu ness and the vehicles covered by such
insurance policy, unless another policy, co plying with this hapter, shall be provided and in effect at
the time of such cancellation or termination. he City Cler shall immediately issue written notification
of the revocation of all licenses for the taxica business nd the vehicles covered by such insurance
which is canceied or terminated. All decals mu t be ret ned to the City Clerk. Subsequent issuance
of business licenses and decals will be in ac rdan e with the terms of this Chapter and at the
applicant's expense.
A. Requirements:
5-2-4: VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIRED:
A. Each applicant for issuance or renewal of a ta . ab d cal shall submit with the application a current
certificate of inspection issued by the chief of pol' e or the chiefs designee. Each vehicle governed by
this article shall be subject to a semi-annual insp tion. All ins ections shall consist of the following:
(1) All taxicabs shall be inspected for c mpliance with t requirements of this Chapter and the
following:
a. Exterior. Headlights, taillights, bra e lights, directional signa lights, license plat lights, windshield,
vent glasses, windshield wipers, all othe vehicle glass, glass windo raisers, doors and door locks, trunk
lid, trunk hood, and Interior door han s, exhaust system, splash s 'elds, hubcaps, bumpers, fenders,
and attached lighted dome light, bo and tires shall be inspected to scertain that each is functioning
properly. Each taxicab shall be mai ained in a reasonably clean conditio . There shall be no tears or rust
holes in the vehicle body and no I se pieces such as fenders, bumpers trim hanging from the vehicle
body. There shall be no unrepair. d body damage which would create a s fety problem or interfere with
the operation of the vehicle.
b. Interior. The rear vi mirror, steering wheel, foot brakes, parking br es, seat belts, passenger
interior light and air con . ioning and heating systems shall be inspected ascertain that each is
functioning properly. Th pholstery, floor mats, head lining, door panels and the runk compartment shall
be inspected to determine whether they are clean, free of tears, and that the trunk as sufficient space for
passengers' luggage. The taximeter shall be inspected to determine that it is properly calibrated in
accordance with posted rate card.
B. The chief of police or the chiefs designee may require reinspection of a vehicle on belief that a
vehicle is not mechanically fit. In the event any vehicle is determined by the police chief or the chiefs
designee not to be mechanically fit, the decal shall be confiscated by police and returned to the city clerk.
After reinspection and determination that the vehicle meets the standards of mechanical fitness a new
decal will be issued and charged as established by council resolution.
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5-2-5: STATE CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE REQUIRED:
No person shall operate a motorized taxicab on the streets of the city, no person who owns or controls a
motorized taxicab shall permit it to be so driven, and no motorized taxicab licensed by the city shall be so
driven for hire unless the driver of such motorized vehicle shall have first obtained and shall have then in
force a chauffeur's license issued under the provisions of the code of Iowa, as amended.
A. Badge Required: No perso shall operate a taxicab on the streets of the city, no person who owns or
controls a taxicab shall permit it be so driven, and no taxicab licensed by the city shall be so driven at
any time for hire unless the driver f such vehicle shall have first obtained and shall have then in force a
driving badge issued by the city cier
B. Application For Badge: Each perso desiring to drive a vehicle for hire s all file an application for a
driving badge with the city clerk. Such pplication shall be verified under oath and shall furnish the
following information:
1. The name and address of the person,
2. The experience of the person in the trans rtation of passengers.
3. The person's record of convictions of 'sdemeanors andl felonies, including moving and
nonmoving traffic violations, and certified stat of Iowa crimina history and certified state of Iowa
driver's record.
4. Motorized taxicab drivers shall possess a current valid 10
5. Such further pertinent information as the city may r
C. Issuance Or Denial Of Driving Badge:
1. If the City Clerk finds that the applicant has fully om ied with the requirements of this Chapter
and the Police Chief or Chiefs Designee has de rmined hat there is no information which would
indicate that the issuance of such badge woul be detrim ntal to the safety, health or welfare of
residents of the city, the City Clerk shall issue a riving badge.
2. The refusal to issue a driving badge may e based on an ad erse driving record andlor conviction
of other crimes or, in the case of a hors drawn vehicle opera r, failure to demonstrate ability to
control the animal and vehicle in traffic.
D. Nontransferability: The badge shall be ontransferable as between p rsons and taxicab businesses.
E. Badge To Be Displayed: Each pers ,while operating a taxicab in th city, shall prominently wear on
the driver's person the driving badge s wing the full name of the driver, t driver's photograph, and the
taxicab company. The badge shall be rovided by the city clerk.
5-2-7: RATES; HOURS; COMPLA TS:
A. Display Of Rate, Hour and
1. Each taxicab shall h ve prominently displayed a fare rate, hours of peration and complaint
procedure card visible all passenger seats, and each driver shall provide copy of said card to a
passenger, when re ested. A copy of the fare rate, hours of operation and complaint procedure card
shall be filed with t City Clerk. Rates and hours of operation must be provided in accordance with
the card on file wi the City Cierk.
2. The fare rate, hours of operation and complaint procedure card shall contain the following
language: "Complaints regarding this taxicab's compliance with applicable regulations may be
directed to the Iowa City Police Department on the form available at the Department located at 410 E.
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5275".
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5-2-8: VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lettering Required: Each taxicab shall have the name of the owner or the operating company
thereof on each side of the vehicle in letters at least two inches (2") in height. Pedicabs and horsedrawn
vehicles may use lettering smaller than two inches (2"). Removable signs shall not be allowed.
B. Lighted Dome: Every motorized taxicab shall have a lighted dome light attached to the exterior roof
of the vehicle with he word "taxi" visible from the front and back of the vehicle. In the event the Police
Chief of Chiefs des nee determines that attachment of a dome to the exterior roof is not possible the
Chief or Chiefs desig e may approve an alternative piacement.
C. No Smoking. Passe ers and drivers are not allowed to smoke in taxicab vehicles. Decals or signs
must be conspicuously disp yed on the inside of vehicles that read "NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THIS
VEHICLE."
5-2-9: VEHICLE STAND:
A. Application For Use Of Stand: A xicab business license pursuant to this Chapter may apply for the
exclusive use of a designated parkin space for its taxicab . The location of a parking stand shall be
determined and approved by the city mager, or designee, s provided in tilie 9 of this code.
B. Fee: The city council shall determine b resolution the f e for a parking stand.
C. Authorization: The city clerk shall authori a parking tand after the location has been determined by
the city manager, or designee, and after th applicant as paid the required fee to the city clerk.
5-2-10: TERMS OF DECALS AND BADGES; R Ew4s:
A. Taxicab business licenses shall be valid for one r. They shall commence on March 1 or the date
of issuance, and shall expire on the last day of Febru
B. Driving badges shall be valid for a period of one a from date of issuance or the remaining period of
chauffeur's license if under one year.
C. Decals shall be valid for 6 months. They shal comme e on March 1 and September 1, or the date
of issuance. They shall expire on the last day of ebruary an the last day of August.
D. Renewals shall follow the same procedure s set for initial i uance.
E. Fees for licenses, decals and badges shal be set by resolutio of the City Council.
5-2-11: HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES:
A. Routes: A horsedrawn vehicle applic nt must adhere to the rout s specified in the application for a
license. A new or temporary route mu be filed with the city clerk fore an applicant may use such
route.
1. All horses pulling horsedra vehicles shall be equipped with adequ te devices to prevent manure
and other excrement from fal ng on the streets of the city.
2. Any excrement which lis on the city streets shall be removed im diately at the applicant's
expense.
B. Removal Of Animal Waste:
3. All animal waste for isposal shall be transported to sites or facilities legally empowered to accept it
for treatment or dispo al.
C. Animal Treatment And Health:
1. Treatment Of Animals:
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a. Applicants shall assure adequate rest periods, feeding schedules, health and related animal
performance and well being for each animal under the applicant's ownership, care or control. This
responsibility shall include carriage load limits, hours of operation and daily hours of animal usage.
b. The feeding ,of an animal drawing a vehicle for hire from a feedbag or bucket along any street or
alley is permitt so long as the animal is not permitted to graze.
e left unattended while in service.
2. Health Certificate:
a. For each animal that ill be pulling a horsedrawn vehicle, e applicant shall provide to the city
clerk a certificate of soun ess, issued by a veterinarian lice ed by the state, finding each animal
to be free from infectious d ease, in good health and fit for. hack and carriage service under this
chapter.
b. After initial inspection, each nimal shall be reinspe ed at intervals of no more than six (6)
months, and a certificate of sound ess shall be issued b a veterinarian and filed with the city clerk
in order for each animal to remain i service.
rements as may be imposed by state law with
D. Equipment Requirements:
1. Every horsedrawn vehicle shall conform
respect to equipment.
2. Each vehicle shall be equipped with rubber t es.
5-2-12: AIRPORT SHUTTLES: Airport Shuttles are empt from the lighted dome requirement found at
Sections 5-2-8(B) of this Chapter.
5-2-13: REVOCATION OF LICENSES AND PERMIl
License and permits issued under this chapter may
ed as provided in section 5-1-5 of this title.
5-2-14: VIOLATIONS:
Any violation of this chapter shall be consid red a simple misdemeanor or municipal infraction as
provided for in Title 1, Chapter 4 of this Code.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinanc and parts of ordina ces in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 111. SEVERABI L1TY. If any s ction, provision or part 0 he Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudicat' n shall not affect the validi of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adj ged invalid or unconstitution .
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. is Ordinance shall be in effect arch 1, 2007.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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City Attorney's Office
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