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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Council of Iowa City,
lowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 11th day of October
1994/ in the Civic Center CouncilChambers,
410 E. Washington Streett Iowa City/Iowa; at
~ch hearing the Council will consider:
~ An amendment to City Code Section
14-6J-2, Planned Development Housing
Overlay (OPDH) Zone, and an
amendment to City Code Chapter 7/
Land Subdivisions, to require dedication
of land or payment of fees in lieu of
land for neighborhood open space.
2) An amendment to City Code Section
14.7 A, to require review and approval
of the division of land prior to
recording,
Copies of the proposed ordinances are on file
for public examination in the office of the City
Clerk, Civic Center/Iowa City I Iowa. Persons
wishing to make their views known for City
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above-mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
City Manager and City Council
Terry Trueblood, Director of Parks
october 6, 1994
Neighborhood Open Space Plan
At your October 11th meeting you will be holding a public
hearing to amend the City Code by adopting a Neighborhood
Open Space Ordinance. This proposed ordinance has the support
of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks and ,Recreation
Commission, and Riverfront and Naturql Areas Commission.
While I wholeheartedly support the adoption of this ordinance,
it seems appropriate to remind you that continued expansion
of our park/open space/trails system will require additional
financial resources. I call your attention to two written
statements you have seen before. In the Neighborhood Open
Space Plan, adopted July 20, 1993, it states, "For this plan
to be effective, the City should allocate sufficient funds
so that newly acquired open space can be developed and
adequately maintained." At the Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting of August 10, 1994, it was voted "to
strongly recommend that the City Council commit the necessary
funds and personnel to adequately maintain new parks acquired
through the Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance."
Future development costs have at least partially been
addressed in the seven-year capital improvement plan, but
may not cover all necessary costs. Wi th respect to the
operating budget, I believe we have already reached the point
where we should be considering more maintenance staff and
equipment, if we expect to move beyond efforts considered
to be merely satisfactory. We do look to neighborhood
associations and other adopt-a-park groups to assist with
our maintenance efforts, and will continue to do so. While
they are a valuable resource,' however, we cannot expect them
to replace our maintenance crews and equipment.
In conclusion I want to reiterate that I am very supportive
of the ordinance. As the city grows, it is important for
our park system to ~row, and I believe it is quite appropriate
for those who beneflt the most to help pay for "their" parks.
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IOWA CITY
NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. Recreational System as Infrastructure .. A Good Park
System Preserves Value
2. Grows as the City Grows
3. Apportions Costs Fairly
* Between Neighborhoods * Among Developments
4. Encourages Passive Natural Areas adjacent to Active
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* Filter Strips
* Water Retention
* Wetland Preservation
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PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE ORDINANCE
SUMMARY POINT~
Active, usable neighborhood open space includes pedestrian/bicycle trails, preferably located
within natural greenway systems, and neighborhood parks that serve nearby residents.
.lntant To ensure the provision of adequate usable neighborhood open space consistent with
the Neighborhood Open Space Plan.
To equitably apportion the costs of acquiring and/or developing neighborhood open space.
To encourage the dedication of sensitive areas in conjunction with usable open space.
Dedication of Land, The amount of land required to be dedicated for neighborhood open
space is based on the anticipated density of a parcel, and is calculated at a rate of three acres
per 1 ,000 persons.
Nature of Land to be Dedicated At least 90% of the land required to be dedicated shall be
located outside of floodways, lakes or other water bodies, areas with slopes greater than 15
percent, and wetlands.
, The City encourages the dedication of lakes, ponds, creeks, other water bodies, wetlands and
other sensitive areas both as 10% of and in addition to the dedicated land required.
The dedicated open space shall meet the unity, location, shape, access and site preparation
criteria set forth in the ordinance.
Procedure for Dedication of Land The dedication of land shall be reviewed as part of the
preliminary plat [subdivision] process, or as part of the preliminary PDH [Planned Development
Housing] plan process.
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Payment oUees in Lieu of Land DedicatiQn The City may require payment of fees, or a
combination of land dedication and payment of fees if it finds that all or part of the land
required for dedication is not suitable for neighborhood open space purposes, or upon finding
the the recreational needs of the proposed subdivision or PDH area can be met by nearby open
space areas planned or constructed by the City.
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Time of Pavment Fees shall be paid in full prior to the issuance of the first building permit
for a lot in the subdivision or a residence in the PDH plan area.
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Amount of.Pavment The fee shall be equal to the fair market value of the land that otherwise
would have been required for dedication.
~ All payments will be used to acquire and/or develop neighborhood open space
which will benefit the residents of the subdivision or PDH area making the payment.
The City must use the payment within five yoars of the date received. This period shall be
automatically extended five years if 50% of the dwelling units within the subdivision or PDH
area have not been constructed. Upon request, unused fees will be refunded on a proportional
basis at the end of the five year period(s).
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
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July 21,1994
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From: Neighborhood Open Space Committee: Ann Bovbjerg and Jane Jakobsen,
Planning and Zoning Commissioners; Deb Liddell and Dee Vanderhoef, Parks
and Recreation Commissioners; and Casey Cook and John Watson, Ad Hoc
Members
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Re: Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance
, On July 20, 1993, the City Council adopted the Neighborhood Open Space Plan as part of the
City's Comprehensive Plan. Since that time, the Neighborhood Open Space Committee has
been meeting to formulate an ordinance to implement the plan. On June 16, 1994, the
Committee recommended that the current draft of the Neighborhood Open Space ordinance
be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation
Commission for their consideration.
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The ordinance will apply onlv to preliminary plat and PDH applications. It will institute
procedures for land dedication or fees in lieu of land dedication for neighborhood open space.
The draft before you applies only to subdivisions. When adopted, it can be incorporated into
and administered through the City's subdivision regulations. With minimal changes in wording
to reflect the PDH process instead of subdivision procedures, the same ordinance can be
incorporated into the Planned Housing Development (PDHl Overlay zone section of the Zoning
Ordinance.
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The Neighborhood Open Space Committee requests your consideration and comments on the
proposed Neighborhood Open Space ordinance. The Committee also wishes to th"r.~ [viarsha
Weg Bormann for her expert guidance and work in drafting the ordinance and respondillg to
Committee concerns.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
August 26, 1994
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From:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Melody Rockwell~lanner
To:
Re:
Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance
At its informal meeting of July 18, 1994, the Planning and Zoning Commission received a
draft of the Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance proposed for adoption by the Neighborhood
Open Space Committee. At the July 21, 1994, formal meeting, the Commission deferred
consideration of the proposed ordinance to its September 1, 1994, meeting. Members of the
Committee plan to be available at the Planning and Zoning Commission's August 29, 1994,
informal meeting to answer questions concerning the proposed ordinance. On September 1,
1994, Casey Cook and Dee Vanderhoef, representing the Neighborhood Open Space
Committee, will present the draft ordinance for the public record.
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Enclosed in your packet are'two drafts of the Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance. The
language in each draft is essentially the same. However, one version is drafted with language
pertaining specifically to the subdivision regulations section of the City Code, and the other
is written so that it is applicable to the Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH) Zone
section of the Zoning Ordinance. The Committee proposes that both versions be adopted; one
to address dedication of neighborhood open space or payment of fees in lieu of open space
during the subdivision process, and the other to address neighborhood open space
requirements during the PDH process. Also included in your packet are the recommended
changes to the current text of the OPDH section of the Code.
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City of Iowa City ,
MEMORANDUM
Date:
September 15, 1994
To:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Melody Rockwell,~e Planner
From:
Re:
Revised Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance
On September 8, 1994, the Neighborhood Open Space Committee met to consider revisions
to the proposed Neighborhood Open Space ordinance. The Committee weighed the comments
received from the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Riverfront and Natural Areas
Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the public. The Committee's
proposed changes in response to the comments received are shown in bold italics on the
attached draft ordinances. You will note one orqinance relates to incorporating neighborhood
open space requirements into the subdivision regulations and the other ordinance is intended
to be included in the Planned Development Housing Overlay section of the Zoning Ordinance.
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Members of the Neighborhood Open Space Committee will be present at'the Planning and
Zoning Commission's informal work session on September 12 and the formal meeting on
September 15 to respond to questions and comments on the revised Neighborhood Open
Space Ordinance. Several issues raised at Commission meetings are not reflected in the
ordinance revisions. Committee members and staff will be pleased to explain why at the
Planning and Zoning Commission meetings on September 12 and 15, 1994.
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SUB
DRAFT
NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE ORDINANCE --
Section 14-7D.
14-7D-1 :
14-7D-2:
14-7D-3:
to be incorporated into the Subdivision Regulations
section of the City Code
Dedication of Neighborhood Open Space or Payment of Fees in Lieu of
Dedication
Puroose This section is adopted to ensure the provision of adequate usable
neighborhood open spaces, parks and recreation facilities in a manner
consistent with the Neighborhood Open Space Plan, and to equitably apportion
the costs of acquiring and/or developing land for those purposes. Active,
usable neighborhood open space includes pedestrian/bicycle trails, preferably
located within natural green way systems, and neighborhood parks that serve
nearby residents. Portions of community parks may be adapted for
neighborhood use, but the ordinance is not intended to fund the acquisition of
community parks or large playing fields for organized sports. While this section
is primarily intended to provide usable neighborhood open spaces, it is also
intended to encourage the dedication of sensitive areas in conjunction with the
usable open space.
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Dedication of Land or Pavment of Fees Reauired As a condition of approval for
residential subdivisions or commercial subdivisions containing residential uses,
each subdivider shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or both, at the
option of the City, for park, greenway, recreational and open space purposes,
in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Dedication of Land
A. Amount of land to be dedicated.
The amount of park land dedication shall be determined by the following
formula:
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Acres of undeveloped property
Dwelling units per undeveloped acre multiplied by a
density factor of 65 % based on demographic data of
development in Iowa City
Persons per dwelling unit based on the most recent
Census
The community standard of acres for active neighborhood
open space required per 1,000 persons
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Nature of land to be dedicated.
Except as otherwise required by the City GeI:lAeil at the time of
preliminary plat approval, all dedications of land shall meet the following
criteria:
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Usability. At least 90% of the land required to be dedicated shall
be located outside of floodways, lakes or other water bodies,
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areas with slopes greater than 15 percent, wetlands subject to
Federal or State regulatory jurisdiction and other areas the City
deems unsuitable for neighborhood open space. Dry bottom
storm water detention facilities and dry creek areas may be
counted toward a portion of the required land dedication when
the City determines that such areas are suitable for use as
neighborhood open space. The City encourages the dedication
of lakes, ponds, creeks, other water bodies, wetlands falling
under the jurisdiction of State or Federal agencies and other
sensitive areas, both as 10% of and in addition to the dedicated
land required by this section, if sufficient abutting land is
dedicated as a public recreation area or park.
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Unity, The dedicated land shall form a single parcel of land,
except where the City determines that two or more parcels or
greenways/trails would best serve the public interest, given the
type and distribution of open spaces needed to adequately serve
the proposed development. If the City determines that two or
more parcels would best serve the public interest, the City
Couneil may require that such parcels be connected by a
dedicated strip of land at least 20 feet in width.
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Shape. If a sufficient amount of land is dedicated to
accommodate recreational facilities and activities, such as fields,
courts or playground equipment, the shape of the dedicated land
shall be suitable for such facilities and activities. Linear open
space should be of sufficient width to accommodate trails and
adjacent green ways.
3. Location. The dedicated land shall be located so as to
reasonably serve the recreation and open space needs of the
residents of the subdivision.
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Access.
a. Greenwavs/trails Public access to greenways/trails shall
be provided by a public access easement at least 20 feet
in width. In addition, greenways/trails shall be connected
to existing or proposed greenways/trails on adjacent
property.
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b. Parks Public access to the dedicated land to be used for
parks shall be provided either by adjoining public street
frontage or by a dedicated public access easement at
least 50 feet in width, which connects the dedicated land
to a public street or right-of-way, The grades adjacent to
existing and proposed streets shall permit reasonable
access to the dedicated land. The parcel shall be safely
accessible to pedestrian traffic. Where the dedicated land
is located adjacent to a street, the subdivider shall remain
responsible for the installation of utilities, sidewalks, and
other improvements required along that street segment.
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Site preparation. The City may require the subdivider to grade
and seed those portions of the dedicated land to be improved
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C, Procedure for dedication of land.
The dedication of land shall be reviewed as part of the preliminary plat.
The subdivider shall designate the area or areas of land to be dedicated
pursuant to this section on the preliminary subdivision plat. Where
wetland~ have been delineated on the property, the preliminary plat shall
also identify the boundaries of such wetlands.
Upon receipt of the preliminary plat, the Director of Planning and
Community Development (pCDl shall submit a copy to the Director of
Parks and Recreation for review by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and, at the PCD Director's discretion, the Riverfront and
Natural Areas Commission. The Commissions shall submit
recommendations concerning the land to be dedicated to the Planning
and Zoning Commission within 21 days of the application for preliminary
plat approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the
application and forward its recommendation to the City Council.
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Submission of Deed.
Where dedication of land is required, the subdivider shall provide a
properly executed warranty deed conveying the dedicated land to the
City of Iowa City within two years of preliminary plat approval or by the
time the City issues 50 percent of the certificates of occupancy for the
subdivision, whichever is earlier.
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Pavment of Fees in Lieu of Land Dedication
A. General. The payment of fees in lieu of dedication of land, as required
in Section 14-7D-3C above, may occur at the request of the subdivider
with approval by the City Couneil, or may be required by the City
Gel:/flOO. The payment of fees in lieu of land dedication shall be
reviewed and approved as part of the preliminary plat.
8, Request by Subdivider. Any subdivider wishing to make such payment
shall attach a letter roquesting proposing the payment of fees in lieu of
land dedication to the preliminary plat application. The PCD Director
shall forward a copy of the preliminary plat, along with a copy of the
letter requesting payment of fees in lieu of land dedication, to the
Director of Parks and Recreation for review by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and, at the PCD Director's discretion, the Riverfront and
Natural Areas Commission. The Commissions shall submit any and all
recommendations concerning the payment of fees in lieu of dedication
to the Planning and Zoning Commission within 21 days of the
application for preliminary plat approval. The Planning and Zoning
Commission will consider the application and forward its
recommendations to the City Council.
C. City CounaiJ. Fees in Lieu Determination. The City Gel:Jfle# may, at its
discretion, require the payment of fees in lieu of dedicating land, if it
finds that all or part of the land required for dedication is not suitable for
public recreation and open space purposes, or upon a finding that the
recreational needs of the proposed subdivision can be met by other park,
greenway, or recreational facilities planned or constructed by the City
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consider the following factors in making its determination:
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Recreational and open space elements of the City Comprehensive
Plan and the relation of the subdivision to the proposed open
space and recreational areas.
Topographic and geologic conditions of the land available for
dedication.
Location of and access to the land available for dedication.
Size and shape of the land available for dedication.
The character and recreational needs of the neighborhood where
the subdivision is located.
The costs of developing open space and recreational areas in the
subdivision.
The actual or potential development of open space and
recreational areas on land adjacent to the subdivision which will
serve the needs of the subdivision.
Recommendations of staff, the Parks and Recreation
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Time of Payment
Fees in lieu of dedication shall be paid in full prior to the issuance of the
first building permit for a lot in the subdivision.
Amount of Payment.
The fee shall be equal to the fair market value of the land that otherwise
would have been required for dedication. The fair market value of the
undeveloped land shall be determined by a qualified real estate appraiser
acceptable to both the City and the subdivider. The City and subdivider
will equally divide the cost of the appraisal.
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Reauirina Both Dedication of Land and Pavment of a Fee. The City Counoil
may, at its discretion, require a subdivider to dedicate a portion of the land
required under the formula set forth in Section 14-7D-3A and to pay a fee in
lieu of dedication for the remaining portion of the required land. The fee for the
remaining portion shall be determined by a qualified real estate appraiser as set
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A. All payments in lieu of dedication shall be deposited in a special .f.l:md
neighborhood open space account designated as4he-N~orhood Open
Spaoe FURG by the name of the contributing development. All payments
will be used to acquire and/or develop open spaces, parks, recreation
facilities and greenways/trails which will benefit the residents of the
subdivision making the payment.
8, The City must use the payment in lieu of dedication within five years
from the date received. This period shall be automatically extended an
additional five years if the subdivider has not constructed 50% of the
units in the subdivision making the payment in lieu of dedication. If the
City has not spent the funds by the last day of the five year period or,
if extended, by the last day of the additional five years, the property
owner(s) shall be entitled to a pre rata proportional refund eemputed on
the Basis of square feotage sf tRo area fOf based on the percentage of
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refund or the right is waived. The Subdivider' s Agreement for each
subdivision making payments in lieu of dedication shall include a section
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NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE ORDINANCE
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section of the Zoning Ordinance
Section 14.6J.2E. Dedication of Neighborhood Open Space or Payment of Fees in Lieu of
Dedication
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Puroose This section is adopted to ensure the provIsion of adequate usable
neighborhood open spaces, parks and recreation facilities in a manner consistent with
the Neighborhood Open Space Plan, and to equitably apportion the costs of acquiring
and/or developing land for those purposes. Active, usable neighborhood open space
includes pedestrian/bicycle trails, preferably located within natural green way systems,
and neighborhood parks that serve nearby residents. Portions of community parks may
be adapted for neighborhood use, but the ordinance is not intended to fund the
acquisition of community parks or large playing fields for organized sports. While this
section is primarily intended to provide usable neighborhood open spaces, it is also
intended to encourage the dedication of sensitive areas in conjunction with the usable
open space.
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2. Dedication of Land or Pavment of Fees Required As a condition of approval for
planned development housing, each developer shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu
thereof, or both, at the option of the City, for park, greenway, recreational and open
space purposes, in accordance with the provisions of this section.
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Dedication of Land
a. Amount of land to be dedicated.
The amount of park land dedication shall be determined by the following
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b. Nature of land to be dedicated.
Except as otherwise required by the City CouRsil at the time of preliminary PDH
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(1) Usability. At least 90% of the land required to be dedicated shall be
located outside of f1oodways, lakes or other water bodies, areas with
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regulatory jurisdiction and other areas the City deems unsuitable for
neighborhood open space. Dry bottom storm water detention facilities
and dry creek areas may be counted toward a portion of the required
land dedication when the City determines that such areas are suitable
for use as neighborhood open space. The City encourages the
dedication of lakes, ponds, creeks, other water bodies, wetlands falling
under the jurisdiction of State or Federal agencies and other sensitive "
areas, both as 10% of and in addition to the dedicated land required by
this section, if sufficient abutting land is dedicated as a public recreation
area or park.
(2) Unity. The dedicated land shall form a single parcel of land, except
where the City determines that two or more parcels or greenways/trails
would best serve the public interest, given the type and distribution of ,
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connected by a dedicated strip of land at least 20 feet in width. I'
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recreational facilities and activities, such as fields, co~rts or playground
equipment, the shape of the dedicated land shall be suitable for such
facilities and activities. Linear open space should be of sufficient width
to accommodate trails and adjacent greenways.
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way. The grades adjacent to existing and proposed streets shall
permit reasonable access to the dedicated land. The parcel shall
be safely accessible to pedestrian traffic. Where the dedicated
land is located adjacent to a street, the developer shall remain
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C. Procedure for dedication of land.
The dedication of land shall be reviewed as part of the preliminary PDH plan.
The developer shall designate the area or areas of land to be dedicated pursuant
to this section on the preliminary PDH plan. Where wetlands have been
delineated on the property, the preliminary PDH plan shall also identify the
boundaries of such wetlands.
Upon receipt of the preliminary PDH plan, the Director of Planning and
Community Development lPCD) shall submit a copy to the Director of Parks and
Recreation for review by the Parks and Recreation Commission and, at the PCD
Director's discretion, the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission. The
Commissions shall submit recommendations concerning the land to be
dedicated to the Planning and Zoning Commission within 21 days of the
application for preliminary PDH plan approval. The Planning and Zoning
Commission will consider the application and forward its recommendation to
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Submission of Deed.
Where dedication of land is required, the developer shall provide a properly
executed warranty deed conveying the dedicated land to the City of Iowa City
within two years of preliminary PDH plan approval, or by the time the City
issues 50 percent of the certificates of occupancy for the PDH plan area,
whichever is earlier.
Pavment of Fees in Lieu of Land Dedication
a, General. The payment of fees in lieu of dedication of land may occur at the
request of the developer with approval by the City GelmeiJ., or may be required
by the City Gel:lfleiJ.. The payment of fees in lieu of land dedication shall be
reviewed and approved as part of the preliminary PDH plan.
b. Request by developer. Any developer wishing to make such payment shall
attach a letter requesting proposing the payment of fees in lieu of land
dedication to the preliminary PDH plan application. The PCD Director shall
forward a copy of the preliminary PDH plan, along with a copy of the letter
requesting payment of fees in lieu of land dedication, to the Director of Parks
and Recreation for review by the Parks and Recreation Commission and, at the
PCD Director's discretion, the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission. The
Commissions shall submit any and all recommendations concerning the
payment of fees in lieu of dedication to the Planning and Zoning Commission
within 21 days of the application for preliminary PDH plan approval. The
Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the application and forward its
recommendations to the City GeHflGil..
c. City Counoil Fees in Lieu of Determination. The City Counoil may, at its
discretion, require the payment of fees in lieu of dedicating land if it finds that
all or part of the land required for dedication is not suitable for public recreation
and open space purposes, or upon a finding that the recreational needs of the
proposed development can be met by other park, greenway, or recreational
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facilities planned or constructed by the City within reasonable proximity to the
development. The Ceunoil City shall consider the following factors in making
its determination:
(1) Recreational and open space elements of the City Comprehensive Plan
and the relation of the PDH plan area to the proposed open space and
recreational areas.
(2) Topographic and geologic conditions of the land available for dedication.
(3) Location of and access to the land available for dedication.
(4) Size and shape of the land available for dedication.
(5) The character and recreational needs of the neighborhood where the
development is located.
(6) The costs of developing open space and recreational areas in the PDH
plan area.
(7) The actual or potential development of open space and recreational
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of the development.
(8) Recommendations of staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission, and the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
(9) Other relevant information.
Time of Payment
Fees in lieu of dedication shall be paid in full prior to the issuance of the first
building permit for a residence in the PDH plan area.
Amount of Payment.
The fee shall be equal to the fair market value of the land that otherwise would
have been required for dedication. The fair market value of the undeveloped
land shall be determined by a qualified real estate appraiser acceptable to both
the City and the developer. The City and developer will equally divide the cost
of the appraisal.
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RequirinQ Both Dedication of Land and Pavment of a Fee. The City Counoil may, at its
discretion, require a developer to dedicate a portion of the land required under the
formula set forth in Section 14.6J.2E3a and to pay a fee in lieu of dedication for the
remaining portion of the required land. The fee for the remaining portion shall be
determined by a qualified real estate appraiser as set forth in Section 14.6J.2E4e.
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Use of Funds
a. All payments in lieu of dedication shall be deposited in a speeial ftmd specific
neighborhood open space account designated as the Neigl-1baffiaed Open Space
FI:iflEI by the name of the contributing development. All payments will be used
to acquire and/or develop open spaces, parks, recreation facilities and
greenways/trails which will benefit the residents of the development making the
payment.
b. The City must use the payment in lieu of dedication within five years from the
date received. This period shall be automatically extended an additional five
years if the developer has not constructed 50% of the units in the PDH plan
area making the payment in lieu of dedication. If the City has not spent the
funds by the last day of the five year period or, if extended, by the last day of
the additional five years, the property owner(s) shall be entitled to a pro rata
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refund or the right is waived. The conditional zoning agreement for each PDH
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FROM: Terry Trueblood, CITY OF IOWA CITY
Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: August 25, 1994 PARKS & RECREATION
RE: Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance DEPARTMENT ,'~,
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At its meeting of August 10, 1994, the Iowa city Parks and
Recreation Commission discussed the proposed Neighborhood Open
Space Ordinance. In attendance to lead the discussion and answer
questions were committee members John Watson, Ann Bovbjerg and
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After a lengthy discussion, the following action was taken: Moved
by Pelton, seconded by Liddell, "to endorse the Neighborhood Open
Space Ordinance as presented to the Parks and Recreation
Commission." The motion carried 6-0-1, with Beasley abstaining.
(Note: . Tom Bender and Jana ~geland were unable to attend the
meeting, but each expressed support of the proposed ordinance).
A follow-up motion was also presented and passed unanimously:
Moved by Brandt, seconded by Pacha, "to strongly recommend that the
city Council commit the necessary funds and personnel to adequately
maintain new parks acquired through the Neighborhood Open Space
Ordinance."
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Melody Rockwell, Associate Planner
Planning & Community Development
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Re: Draft Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance
Dear Melody:
I first wish to extend an apology to you that your presentation of the draft Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance
was postponed until the next meeting due to lack of a Commission quorum. We do appreciate it very much that
you are willing to attend the next meeting on September 21 to present the plan.
While we did not have a quorum, a considerable amount of time was spent informally discussing the ordinance. II})
Your comments were very helpful in our understanding of it. I will reserve formal response until the Commission
has reviewed it with a quorum in attendance and has had the opportunity to vote on the proposal. It is my
understanding, though, that the consensus of those present was in favor of recommending adoption of the
ordinance. It was considered to be an effective tool to implement the open space plan that we have already gone
on record as fully supporting.
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There were a few areas that we believe need further clarification. For example, the statement in paragraph
C.(2).e.ii concerning the intent of the 50-foot width and paragraph F.(b) concerning computation of the pro rata
refund led to some misunderstanding. Formal review might identify other similar clarifications, but the ordinance
seems to be appropriate to implement the intent of the open space plan.
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recommend adoption of the ordinance at the next meeting.
We look forward to your presentation of the ordinance on September 21.
Sincerely,
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Riverfront & Natural Areas Commission
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SEPTEMBER 1, 1994
TO: THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
RE: THE USE OF TAXPAYERS MONEY TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL
PARK AND TREE MAINTENANCE IN IOWA CITY
ATTENTION: THE COMMITTEE ON PARK LAND ACQUISITION
AMD THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: AS I LOOK OVER THE INCREASES IN SEWER COSTS, WATER COSTS,
HOUSING COSTS, PROPERTY TAXES, PARKING FEES, CITY ADMINISTRATION
FEES, PARK MAINTENANCE, ETC, ETC. I WONDER WHEN IT WILL STOP.
TODAY, I EXAMINED A MAINTENANCE ITEM THAT HAS BEEN
BUGGING ME EVER SINCE THE TREE PLANTING ALONG SCOTT BOULEVARD.
THIS TREE COST WAS PART OF A FEDERAL GRANT.
I LOOKED OVER THE 56 TREES THAT LINE SCOTT BLVD FROM COURT TO
WASHINGTON STREET AND PUT RED RIBBON ON EVERY TREE THAT HAS BEEN
DAMAGED BY POOR MOWING PRACTICE BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
THIS YEAR 11 OF,THE ORIGINAL 56 TREES WERE REPLACED. OF THE 45
TREES REMAINING....37 HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY MOWING ACTION.
MANY OF THESE TREES WILL DIE AND WILL BE REPLACED. THE
QUESTION IS "DOES THE TAXPAYER HAVE TO PAY BECAUSE OF THE
ACT! ONS OF THE C !TY? "
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NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL THESE TREES"
SO..HERE WE ARE DEBATING THE ADDITION OF MORE PARK LAND AND
HUNDREDS OF NEW TREES TO MAINTAIN AND THE CITY CAN NOT CARE
FOR THE TREES THAT THEY NOW OWN.
YOU ARE INVITED TO DRIVE OUT ON SCOTT BLVD AND SEE THE' PRETTY
RIBBONS HANGING FROM 37 TREES. . THE NEW TREES HAVE A MULCH RING AROUND
THE TREE TO PREVENT THE MOWER FROM GETTING NEAR THE BASE OF
THE TREE. THE OLD TREES HAVE NO SUCH PROTECTION.
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THE BOTTOM LINE...WE DO NOT NEED THIS PARK LAND ACQUISITION
ORDINANCE.
WE DO NOT HAVE.THE MONEY TO CARE FOR WHAT IS NOW OWNED BY
THE CITY. THE TAX PAYERS ARE READY TO REVOLT!
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NOW OWN INSTEAD OF ASKING FOR MORE TREES TO CARE FOR WHEN IT
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October 11, 1994
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The funds and personnel costs to adequately maintain new parks
and trails should have been included in the Neighborhood Open
Space Draft. Where are these funds going to corne from? Who is
going to pay for them? Iowa City can not maintain the parks and
trails it now has adequately.
I am co-founder of an organization called ,Concerned Taxpayers of
Johnson County. We feel city government needs to operate more
like a business, realizing that money does not grow on trees...
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Iowa City has the least affordable housing in the state. High
taxes, parking fees, city administration monstrosities,
regulations, ordinances and now, more funds and personnel to
adequately maintain new parks acquired through the Neighborhood
Open Space Ordinance.
Within the last year, since the present City Council has taken
over, Iowa City has put itself into a dangerous position.
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All areas around Iowa City are starting to boom. Homeowners,
business owners, general contractors and developers are starting
to realize that it is not worth living in Iowa City when you can
live outside of Iowa City for less money, and do not have to put
up with all the ridiculous rules, regulations and Iowa City
administrative nightmares.
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In business, you have to stay competitive to survive. Iowa City
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AN ADDRESS TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 11, 1994
A F FOR DAB L E
H 0 U SIN G
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AND: PROPOSED PARK LAND DEDICATION
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WE HEAR AND READ A LOT ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING. A UNI PROFESSOR
TOOK IT UPON HIMSELF TO RANK THE HOUSING AFFORDABILTIY
OF TOWNS IN IOWA.
MUSCATINE RANKED 1ST AND IOWA CITY RANKED 23RD.
THE BASIS FOR THIS STUDY WAS THE AMOUNT A FAMILY EARNED AND THE
COST OF HOUSING. THE COST OF HOUSING IS AN AVERAGE COST. IF
IOWA CITY HAD THE RUN DOWN NEIGHBORHOODS THAT EXIST IN OTHER TOWNS
WE COULD INCREASE OUR RATINGS.
IOWA CITY DOES NOT HAVE THE SLUMS THAT DRAG DOWN THE PRICE OF
HOUSING...WE DON'T HAVE IT...YET.
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C.' '.',' ONE THOUSAND TRAILER SITES SOUTH OF THE K-MART WILL GET
THE RATINGS WAY UP. ..PROBABLY ABOVE MUSCATINE.
HOUSING COSTS AND LOT COSTS HAVE RISEN IN IOWA CITY. A SEPARATE
REPORT ON THOSE ITEMS IS ATTACHED.
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THIS PRESENT NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE ORDINANCE WILL ADD $1800
TO $3000 TO EACH LOT
MY EXPERIENCE WITH POCKET PARKS SHOWS THAT THE LOTS ADJACENT TO
THE PARKS WILL NOT SELL AS READILY AS' THOSE ONE OR MORE LOTS
AWAY. THIS MEAKS THAT THE SELLING PRICE OF A LOT ADJOINING A PARK
WILL HAVE TO BE LOWERED. THIS IS A SUB DIVISION COST.
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EACH OPEN SPACE IN A SUBDIVISION IS THE EQUIVALENT OF A DEVELOPED
LOT. THIS OPEN SPACE WILL HAVE A STREET, A SEWER, A WATER MAIN, 11
WILL BEAR THE COST OF ENGINEERING, STORM WATER DETENTION, LEGAL
COSTS, SIDEWALKS, ABSTRACTING COSTS AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS.
IF IN A 25 LOT SUBDIVISION THE PARK REQUIREMENT WOULD BE FOR
10,000 SQ. FT OF LAND. ..THAT IS EQUAL TO A DEVELOPED LOT.
THEN A $40,000 LOT IS SET ASIDE FOR PARK PURPOSES AND THE
SUBDIVISION GOES THRU ALL THE HOOPS ON THE WAY TO CITY COUNCIL
IT IS AT THAT TIME THAT THE COUNCIL DECIDES IF THEY WANT PARK OR
OR CASH. THE WHOLE PROCESS IS BACKWARDS.
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PAGE TWO: AFFORDABLE HoUSING/ OPEN SPACE
IF OPEN SPACE OR CASH IS REQUIRED...THE COUNCIL SHOULD MAKE THAT
DECISION BEFORE THE SUB DIVISION PRoCESS...NoT AFTER THE PROCESS.
oR....THE DEVELOPER SHOULD HAVE THE OPTION TO MAKE A DONATION TO Tr
PARK ACQUISITION FUND OF A SET AMOUNT PER LOT AND PROCEED WITH
HIS DEVELOPMENT.
IN THAT METHOD.. ..THE LAND OWNER WOULD KNOW HOW MUCH TO ADD TO THE
PRICE OF THE LOT AND THE HOME OWNER WOULD KNOW THE COST OF
PARK LAND ACQUISITION.
SO MUCH FOR AFFoRDIELE HOUSING.
WE ASK THAT YOU PUT TH I S PARK LAND ACQU I 5 IT I ON ON THE EACK BURNER
FOR A WHILE AND GET ~JITH IT ON THE REAL ISSUES IN IOWA CITY.
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A REPORT TO THE IOWA CITY COUNCIL ON EVENTS LEADING TO
INCREASED HOUSING COSTS IN IOWA CITY.
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A REQUIREMENT TO INSULATE ALL BASEMENT WALLS....ADDED....$700
A REQUIREMENT FOR ESCAPE WINDOW WELL IN THE BASEMENT...ADDED...$300,
A REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIAL WINDOW GLASS ON ALL GLASS
IN THE HOME LOWER THAT 12 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. ..ADDED...$300
A DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENT THAT ALL CITY ENGINEERING TIME
ON SUBDIVISIONS BE BILLED TO THE DEVELOPER. FORMERLY THIS
WAS INCLUDED IN THE SUBDIVISION FEE. THE SUBDIVSION FEE REMAINS
THE SAME. CIT~ TIME COST IS BILLED.. ..ADDED TO LOT PRICE..$ 200
THE NEW ORDINANCES ON FLOOD PLAIN, STORM WATER, EROSION
CONTROL, PRE-PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION MEETING, ALL THE EXTRA
PAPER WORK ENGINEERING COSTS, LEGAL FEES AND INTEREST ADD
TO THE COST....ADDED TO THE PRICE OF A LOT.....$3000
THE CITY ATTEMPT TO CHARGE EVERY VACANT LOT FOR THE EXISTING
WA TER MA I N I N FRONT OF THA T LOT.. . EVEN THOUGH THE CITY DID NOT
INSTALL OR PAY FOR THE MAIN OR IF THEY DID INSTALL AND PAY FOR
THE MAIN THEY DID IT WITHOUT AN ASSESSMENT PROCESS...AND THE
LAND OWNER HAS NO'NOTIFICATION OF ANY ASSESSMENT DUE ON HIS
LOT......ADDED COST....SUBSTANTIAL.
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY HAS A NON-ADVERTISED METHOD OF GETrING
EVERY ITEM THAT THE STAFF WISHES IN EACH SUBDIVISION BY USING THE
LAST WEEK OF THE SUBDIVISION PROCEES PRIOR TO GOING TO CITY COUNCIL
FOR FINAL APPROVAL. I CALL TH IS" BLACKMA I L WEEK".
IT IS A TIME WHEN THE SUBDIVIDER IS NOTIFIED BY STAFF THAT
THERE WILL BE NO DRIVEWAYS ALLOWED ON A PARTICULAR STREET,
THAT A WALKWAY WILL BE REQUIRED BETWEEN TWO LOTS, THAT SOME SPECIAL
FEES THAT DID NOT EXIST YESTERDAY WILL BE APPLIED TO THIS
SUBDIVISION AND/OR THAT THE SIDEWALKS WILL NOW BE EIGHT FEET
WIDE IN PLACE OF FOUR FEET, ETC, ETC.
THE SUBDIVIDER MUST AGREE TO ALL THESE DEMANDS OR FACE THE
PROSPECT OF GOING BACK TO PLANNING AND ZONING AND THEN BACK TO
COUNCIL. USUALLY, THIS MEANS A YEARS DELAY ON THE SUBDIVISION U
DUE TO WEATHER AND BUILDING TEMPERATURES.
WHAT DOES THIS COST PER LOT. IT VARIES BUT ON MY LAST SUBDIVISION
THE ELIMINATION OF ONE $45,000 lOT IN A 26 LOT SUBDIVISION ADDED
$IBOO TO TH~ eaST O~ !AcH REMAINING LOT.
AND... THE COST OF BUILDING PERMITS, PLUMBING PERMITS, ELECTRICAL
PERMITS HAVE INCREASED BY 30Y. OVER LAST YEAR.
PREPARED BY.. ...
BRUCE R. GLASGOW
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAP,
TER 6, ARTICLE J, SECTION 2 OF THE CITY
CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED
"PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVER-
LAY ZONE 10PDH)" TO REQUIRE DEDICATION
OF LAND OR PAYMENT OF FEES IN LIEU OF
LAND FOR NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE.
WHEREAS, neighborhood open space is
considered a vital part of Iowa City's communi-
ty and often serves as a focal point of neigh-
borhood activity; and
WHEREAS, attractive open space enhances
and preserves private property values, and also
serves the immediate and future needs of area
residents in the same way as other capital
improvements such as streets, water mains and
sanitary and storm sewers serve residents of a
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, active, usable neighborhood open
space includes pedestrianlbicycle trails prefera-
bly located within natural green way systems,
and also includes neighborhood parks that
serve nearby residents; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, to ensure that adequate usable
neighborhood open space, parks and recreation
facilities are provided in a manner consistent
with the Neighborhood Open Space Plan adopt-
ed as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan on
July 20, 1993, and that the method of assuring
such open space is an equitable, predictable
and reasonably calculable way to acquire
needed open space as development occurs in
the City.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa has
determined that new development creates an
impact and burden on existing neighborhood
open space, as well as a need for additional
neighborhood open space; and
WHEREAS, the provision of neighborhood
open space through dedication andlor the
payment of fees to be used for land acquisition
in lieu of dedication is a reasonable and objec-
tive method for addressing and alleviating such
impact, and also promoting and protecting the
public health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of Iowa City.
NOW THEEFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:.
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, Chapter 6,
Article J, Section 2 "Planned Development
Housing Overlay Zone IOPDHI,'" of the City
Code is nereby amended by adding Section 14.
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6J-2E, "Dedication of Neighborhood Open
Space or Payment of Fees in Lieu of Land for
Neighborhood Open Space," to read as follows:
1. Puroose This section is adopted to ensure
that adequate usable neighborhood open
space, parks and recreation facilities are
provided as development occurs within
Iowa City, and to do so in a manner which
is consistent with the Neighborhood Open
Space Plan adopted by the City July 1993
by using a fair and reasonably calculated
method to equitably apportion the costs of
acquiring andlor developing land for those
purposes. Active, usable neighborhood
open space includes pedestrian/bicycle trails
preferably located within natural greenway
systems, and also includes neighborhood
parks thalServe nearby residents. Portions .
of community parks may be adapted for.
neighborhood use, but this ordinance is not
intended to fund the acquisition of commu.
nity parks or large playing fields for orga.
nized sports. While this section is primarily
intended to provide usable neighborh'ood
open spaces, it is also intended to encour.
age, wherever reasonably feasible, the
dedication of sensitive areas in conjunction
with the usable open space.
2. Dedication of Land or Pavment of Fees in
Lieu of Land Reauired As a condition of
approval for planned development housing,
each developer shall dedicate land, pay a
fee in lieu of land, or, a combination there.
of, for park, green way , recreational and
open space purposes as determined by the
City and in accordance with the provisions
of this section, all as a reasonable method
calculated to accomplish the City's goal of
requiring development occuring in Iowa City
which creates increased needs for neighbor-
hood open spa,ce ("open space Impact"l to
pay a proportionate share of the City's
capital improvements to fulfill said open
space impact needs.
3. Dedication of Land
a. Amount of land to be dedicated.
The amount of park land dedication
shall be determined by the following
formula:
A x .65DU x PDU x 3/1000
A = Acres of undeveloped property
DU = Dwelling units per undeveloped
acre multiplied by a density factor of
65 % based on demographic data of
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PDU = Persons per dwelling unit
based on the most recent Census
3/1000 = The community standard
of acres for active neighborhood open
space required per 1,000 persons, as
determined by the Formula set out in
the Neighborhood Open Space Plan
adopted July 1993 as an amendment
to the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan.
This formula shall be deemed reason-
ably calculated to meet the developer's
proportionate share of the devel-
opment's impact upon and creation of
increased and additional need for neigh-
borhood open space.
b. Nature of land to be dedicated.
Except as otherwise required by the
City at the time of preliminary PDH plan
approval, all dedications of land shall
meet the following criteria:
11) Usability. At least ninety percent
(90%) of the land required to be
dedicated shall be located outside
of floodways, lakes or other water
bodies, areas with slopes greater
than fifteen 15 percent (15%),
wetlands subject to Federal or
State regulatory jurisdiction and
other areas the City reasonably
deems unsuitable for neighborhood
open space due to topography,
flooding or other appropriate con-
siderations. Dry bottom storm-
water detention facilities and dry
creek areas may be credited to-
ward reaching a portion of the
required land dedication when the
City determines that such areas
are suitable for use as neighbor-
hood open space. The City en-
courages the dedication of lakes,
ponds, creeks, other water bodies,
wetlands failing under the jurisdic-
tion of State or Federal agencies
and other sensitive areas such as
floodplain and woodland areas,
both as ten percent' (10%) of and
In addition to the dedicated land
required by this section, if suffi-
cient abutting land is dedicated as
a public recreation area or park.
(2) Unity. The dedicated land shall
form a single parcel of land, ex-
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the public interest, given the type
and distribution of neighborhood
open space needed to adequately
serve the proposed development.
If the City determines that two (21
or more parcels would best serve
the public interest, the City may
require that such parcels be con.
nected by a dedicated strip of land
at least twenty (201 feet in width
in order to provide access and
continuity between said parcels.
Location. The dedicated land shall
be located so as to reasonably
serve the recreation and open
space needs of the residents of
the planned development housing,
and shall be deemed to be reason-
ably calculated to meet the resi-
dents' increased recreation and
open space needs.
(4) Shape. If a sufficient amount of
land is dedicated to accommodate
recreational facilities and activities,
such as fields, courts or play-
ground equipment, the shape of
the dedicated land shall be suitable
for such facilities and activities.
Linear open space should be of
'sufficient width to accommodate
trails and adjacent greenways.
(5) Access.
(al Greenwavs/trails Public access
to greenwaysltrails shall be
provided by a public access
easement at least twenty (20)
feet in width. In addition,
greenwaysltrails shall be con-
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property.
(bl Parks Public access to the
dedicated land to be used for
parks shall be provided either
by adjoining public street front-
age or by a dedicated public
access easement at least fifty
(501 feet in width which con-
nects the dediceted land to a
public street or right-of-way.
The grades adjacent to existing
and proposed streets shall
permit reasonable access to
the dedicated land. The parcel
shell be safely accessible to
pedestrian trefflc. Where the
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cent to a street, the developer
shall remain responsible for the
Installation of utilities, side-
walks, and other improvements
required along that street seg-
ment.
(6) Site preparation. The City may
require the developer to grade and
seed those portions of the dedicat-
ed land to be improved prior to
dedication of the property, and
prior to the City's acceptance of
the dedication.
C. Procedure for dedication of land.
The dedication of land shall be
reviewed as part of the preliminary PDH
plan. The developer shall designate the
area or areas of land to be dedicated
pursuant to this section on the prelimi-
nary PDH plan. Where wetlands have
been delineated on the property, the
preliminary PDH plan shall also identify
the boundaries of such wetlands.
Upon receipt of the preliminary PDH
plan, the Director of Planning and Com-
munity Development (PCD) shall submit
a copy to the Parks and Recreation
Department Director for review by the
Parks and Recreation Commission and,
at the PCD Director's discretion, the
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commis-
sion. The Commissions shall submit
recommendations concerning the land
to be dedicated to the Planning and
Zoning Commission within twenty-one
(21) business days of the application
for preliminary PDH plan approval. The
Planning and Zoning Commission will
consider the application and forward its
recommendation to the City.
D. Submission of deed.
Where dedication of land is required,
the developer shall provide a properly
executed warranty deed conveying the'
dedicated land to the City of Iowa City
within two years of preliminary PDH
plan approval, or by the time the City
issues fifty percent 150%) of the certifl.
cates of occupancy for the PDH plan
area, whichever is earlier. The City
shall formally accept the dedication of
land for open space, parkland or green.
ways/trails by resolution.
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a. General. The payment of fees in lieu of
dedication of land may occur at the
request of the developer with approval
by the City, or may be required by the '",
City. The payment of fees in lieu of ' '
land dedication shall be reviewed and
approved as part of the preliminary
PDH plan.
:; b. Request by oeveloper. Any developer
wishing to make such payment shall
attach a letter proposing the payment
of fees in lieu of land dedication to the
preliminary PDH plan application. The
PCD Director shall forward a copy of
the preliminary PDH plan, along with a
copy of the letter requesting payment
of fees in lieu of land dedication, to the
Director of Parks and Recreation for
review by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and, at the PCD Director's
discretion, the Riverfront and Natural
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the developer dedicating land if the City
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~~ for dedication is not suitable for public
recreation and open space purposes, or
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making its determination:
I (11 Recreational and open space ele-
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Plan and the relation of the PDH
plan area to the proposed open
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121 Topographic and geologic condi-
tions of the land available for
dedication.
(3) Location of and access to the lend
available for dedication.
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(4) Size and shape of the land avail-
able for dedication.
(5) The character and recreational
needs of the neighborhood where
the development is located.
(6) The costs of developing open
space and recreational areas in the
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(8) Recommendations of staff, the
Parks and Recreation Commission,
the Riverfront and Natural Areas
Commission, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
(9) Other relevant information.
d. Time of payment
Fees in lieu of dedication shall be
paid in full by the developer prior to the
issuance of the first building permit for
a residence in the PDH plan area.
e. Amount of payment.
The fee shall be equal to the fair
market value of the land that otherwise
would have been required for dedica.
tion. The fair market value of the
undeveloped land shall be determined
by a qualified real estate appraiser who
is acceptable to both the City and the
developer. The City and developer will
equally share the appraisal cost.
5. Reauirina Both Dedication of land and
Pavment of a Fee. The City may, at its
discretion, require a developer to dedicate a
portion of the land required under the for.
mula set forth in Section 14.6J.2E3a, and
also to pay a fee in lieu of dedication for the
remaining portion of the land by said formu'
la. The fee for the remaining portion shall
be determined by a qualified real estate
appraiser as set forth In Section 14-6J.
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6. Use of Funds
a. All payments in lieu of dedication shall
be deposited in a specific neighborhood
open space account designated by thtl
name of the contributing development.
All payments will be used to acquire
andlor develop open spaces, parks,
recreation facilities and green ways/
trails which will benefit the residents of
the development for which the pay.
ment has been made by the developer.
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b. The City must use the payment in lieu
of dedication within five (51 years from
the date received. This period shall be
automatically extended an additional
five (5) years if the developer has not
constructed at least fifty percent (50%1
of the units within the PDH plan area
for which payment in lieu of dedication
has been made by the developer. If the
City has not spent the funds by the last
day of the five.year period or, if extend-
ed, by the last day of an additional five
years, the property owner(sl shall be
entitled to a pro rata proportional re-
fund based on the percentage of units
they own of the total number of units
within the PDH area. The ownerlsl of
the property must request such refund
in writing within one hundred eighty
1180) calendar days of the entitlement
to the refund, or the right to a refund is
waived. The conditional zoning agree-
ment for each PDH development for
which the developer has made pay-
ments in lieu of dedication shall include
a section specifically describing the
refund, and also specifically shall obli-
gate the developer to inform all proper-
ty owners and all successors in interest
to properties in the development of the
necessity of submitting a written re-
quest for any such refund.
Title 14, Chapter 6, Article J, Section 2,
"Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone
(OPDH)," of the City Code is hereby further
amended by:
al Repealing Subsection 14-6J.2Dl b6, "Loca-
tion and area of proposed open space," and
adding a new Subsection 14-6J.2Dlb6 to
read as follows:
Subsection 14.6J.2D1b6. Location and
area of proposed open space areas either to
be dedicated pursuant to the requirements
of Section 14.6J.2E, "Dedication of Neigh-
borhood Open Space or Payment of Fees in
Lieu of Land for Open Space," or to be held
in common, and whether it Is to be used for
active recreation purposes or as an environ-
mental amenity.
bl Repealing Subsection 14.6J.2D7c, "Open
Space," and adding a new Subsection 14-
6J.2D7c to reed as follows:
Subsection 14.6J.2D7c. Open Space.
Planned developments must dedicate land
for open space, pay a fee In lieu of land for
open spaces, or a comblnetion thereof as
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required by Section 14-6J-2E, "Dedication
of Neighborhood Open Space or Payment of
Fees in Lieu of land for Open Space."
(1) All land dedications for public use shall
conform to the requirements of Section
14.6J-2E.
(2) In the event open space land in addition
to that required by Section 14-6J-2E is
to be retained under private ownership
under the PDH plan, the developer must
submit a legally binding instrument set-
ting forth the procedures to be followed
for maintaining the areas and for fi-
. nancing maintenance costs. Generally,
such costs shall be shared by all own-
ers of property located within the
planned development through the use
of an owners association, and all costs
unpaid by said association shall become
a lien on individual properties in favor
of the City.
SECTION II, REPEALER. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions 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 unconsti-
tutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi-
nance shall be in effect after its final passage,
approval and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 7, "LAND SUBDIVISIONS," OF THE
CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE D
ENTITLED "DEDICATION OF LAND OR
PAYMENT OF FEES IN LIEU OF LAND FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE".
WHEREAS, neighborhood open space is
considered a vital part of Iowa City's
community, and often serves as a focal point
of neighborhood activity; and
WHEREAS, attractive open space enhances
and preserves private property values, and also
serves the immediate and future needs of area
residents in the same way as other capital
improvements such as streets, water mains and
sanitary and storm sewers serve residents of a
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, active, usable neighborhood
open space includes pedestrian/bicycle trails
preferably located within natural greenway
systems, and also includes neighborhood parks
that serve nearby residents; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa to ensure that adequate usable
neighborhood open space, parks and recreation
facilities are provided in a manner consistent
with the Neighborhood Open Space Plan
adopted as part of the City's Comprehensive
Plan on July 20, 1993 and that the method of
assuring such open space is an equitable,
predictable and reasonably calculable way to
acquire needed open space as development
occurs in the City.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa has
determined that new development creates an
impact and burden upon existing neighborhood
open space, as well as a need for additional
neighborhood open space; and
WHEREAS, the provision of neighborhood
open space through dedication of land andlor
payment of fees to be used for land acquisition
in lieu of dedication is a reasonable and
objective method for addressing and alleviating
such impact, and promoting and protecting the
public health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of Iowa City.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, Chapter 7,
"Land Subdivisions," of the City Code is hereby
amended by adding Article D, "Dedication of
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Neighborhood Open Space 0; Payment of Fees
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Section 14.70. Dedication of Neighborhood
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Dedication
14- 70-1: Intent and Puroose This section is
adopted to ensure that adequate usable
neighborhood open space, parks and recreation
facilities in a manner which is consistent with
the Neighborhood Open Space Plan adopted by
the City July 1993, by using a fair and
reasonably calculable method to equitably
apportion the costs of acquiring andlor
developing land for those purposes. Active,
usable neighborhood open space includes
pedestrianlbicycle trails preferably located
within natural greenway systems, and also
includes neighborhood parks that serve nearby
residents. Portions of community parks may be
adapted for neighborhood use, but this
ordinance is not intended to fund the
acquisition of community parks or large playing
fields for organized sports. While this article is
primarily intended to provide usable
neighborhood open spaces, it is also intended
to encourage, wherever reasonably feasible,
the dedication of sensitive areas in conjunction
with the usable open space.
14- 70-2: Dedication of Land or Pavment of
Fees in Lieu of Land Reauired. As a condition
of approval for residential subdivisions or
commercial subdivisions containing residential
uses, each subdivider shall dedicate land, pay
a fee in lieu of land or a com bination thereof,
for park, greenway, recreational and open
space purposes, as determined by the City and
in accordance with the provisions of this
Article, all as a reasonable method calculated
to accomplish the City's goal of requiring
development occurring in Iowa City which
creates increased needs for neighborhood open
space (" open space Impact"l to pay a
proportionate share of the City's capital
improvemonts to fulfill said open space impact
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14.70.3: Dedication of Land
A. Amount of land to be dedicated.
The amount of land dedication shall be
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Except as otherwise required by the City at
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approval, all dedications of land shall meet
the following criteria:
1. Usability. At least ninety percent
190%1 of the land required to be
dedicated shall be located outside of
floodways, lakes or other water bodies,
areas with slopes greater than fifteen
percent 115%), wetlands subject to
Federal or State regulatory jurisdiction
and other areas the City reasonably
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open space due to topography, flooding
or other appropriate considerations.
Dry bottom storm water detention
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credited toward reaching a portion of
the required land dedication when the
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under the jurisdiction of State or
Federal agencies and other sensitive
areas including floodplain and woodland
areas, both as ten percent (10%) of
and in addition to the dedicated land
required by this section, if sufficient
abutting land is dedicated as a public
recreation area or park.
2. Unity. The dedicated land shall form a
single parcel of land, except where the
City determines that two (2) or more
parcels or greenwaysltrails would best
serve the public interest, given the type
and distribution of neighborhood open
space needed to adequately serve the
proposed development. If the City
determines that two (2) or more parcels
would best serve the public interest,
the City may require that such parcels
be connected by a dedicated strip of
land at least twenty (20) feet in width
in order to provide access and
continuity between said parcels.
3. Location. The dedicated land shall be
located so as to reasonably serve the
recreation and open space needs of the
residents of the subdivision, and shall ..
be deemed to be reasonably calculated
to meet the resident's increased
recreation and open space needs.
4. Shape. If a sufficient amount of land is
dedicated to accommodate recreational
facilities and activities, such as fields,
courts or playground equipment, the
shape of the dedicated land shall be
suitable for such' facilities and
activities. Linear open space should be
of sufficient width to accommodate
trails and adjacent greenways.
5. Access.
a. Greenwavs/trails Public access to
greenways/trails shall be provided by a
public access easement at least twenty
(20) feet in width. In addition,
greenways/trails shall be connected to
existing or proposed greenways/trails
on adjacent property.
b. Parks Public access to the
dedicated land to be used for parks
shall be provided either by adjoining
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public street frontage or by a dedicated
public access easement at least fifty
(50) feet in width which connects the
dedicated land to a 'public street or
right-of-way. The grades adjacent to
existing and proposed streets shall
permit reasonable access to the
dedicated land. The parcel shall be
safely accessible to pedestrian traffic.
Where the dedicated land is located
adjacent to a street, the subdivider
shall remain responsi ble for the
installation of utilities, sidewalks and
other improvements required along that
street segment.
6. Site preparation. The City may require
the subdivider to grade and seed those
portions of the dedicated land to be
improved prior to dedication of the
property and prior to City's acceptance
of the dedication. .
C. Procedure for dedication of land.
The dedication of land shall be reviewed as
part of the preliminary subdivision plat. The
subdivider shall designate the area or areas
of land to be dedicated pursuant to this
article on the preliminary subdivision plat.
Where wetlands have been delineated on
the property, the preliminary subdivision plat
shall also identify the boundaries of such
wetlands.
Upon receipt of the preliminary subdivision
plat, the Director of Planning and
Community Development (PCDI shall submit
a copy to the Parks and Recreation
Department Director for review by the Parks
and Recreation Commission and, at the PCD
Director's discretion, the Riverfront and
Natural Areas Commission. The
Commissions shall submit recommendations
concerning the land to be dedicated to the
Planning and Zoning Commission within
twenty.one (211 business days of the
application for preliminary subdivision plat
approval. The Planning and Zoning
Commission will consider the application
and forward Its recommendation to the City
Council.
D. Submission of deed.
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Where dedication of land is required, the
subdivider shall provide a properly executed
warranty deed conveying the dedicated land
to the City of Iowa City within two years of
preliminary plat approval or by the time the
City issues fifty percent (50%) of the
certificates of occupancy for the
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shall formally accept the dedication of land
for open space, parkland or greenwaysltrails
by resolution.
14- 7D.4 Pavment of Fees in Lieu of land
Dedication
A. General. The payment of fees in lieu of
dedication of land, as required in Section
14,7D-3C above, may occur at the request
of the subdivider with approval by the
City, or may be required by the City. The
payment of fees in lieu of land dedication
shall be reviewed and approved as part of
the preliminary subdivision plat.
B. Request by subdivider. Any subdivider
wishing to make such payment shall
attach a letter proposing the payment of
fees in lieu of land dedication to the
preliminary subdivision plat application.
The PCD Director shall forward a copy of
the preliminary subdivision plat, along with
a copy of the letter requesting payment of
fees in lieu of land dedication to the
Director of Parks and Recreation for review
by the Parks and Recreation Commission
and, at the PCD Director's discretion, the
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission.
The Commissions shall submit any and ell
recommendations concerning the payment
of fees in lieu of dedication to the Planning
and Zoning Commission within twenty-one
1211 business days of the application for
preliminary subdivision plat approval. The
Planning and Zoning Commission will
consider the application and forward its
recommendations to the City Council.
C. Determination of fees in lieu of dedication
criteria. The City may, at its discretion,
require the payment of fees In lieu of the
subdivider dedicating land, if the City finds
that all or part of the land required for
dedication is not suitable for public
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upon a finding that the recreational needs
of the proposed subdivision can be met by
other park, greenway, or recreational
facilities planned or constructed by the
City within reasonable proximity to the
subdivision. The City shall consider the
following factors in making its
determination:
1. Recreational and open space elements
of the City Comprehensive Plan and the
relation of the subdivision to the
proposed open space and recreational
areas.
2. Topographic and geologic conditions of
the land available for dedication.
3. Location of and access to the land
available for dedication.
4. Size and shape of the land available for
dedication.
5. The character and recreational needs of
the neighborhood where the subdivision
is located.
6. The costs of developing open space
and recreational areas in the
subdivision.
7. The actual or potential development of
open space and recreational areas on
land adjacent to the subdivision which
will serve the needs of the subdivision.
8. Recommendations of staff, the Parks
and Recreation Commission, the
Riverfront and Natural Areas
Commission, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
9. Other relevant information.
D. Time of payment
Fees in lieu of dedication shall be paid in
full by the subdivider prior to the issuance
of the first building permit for a lot in the
subdivision.
E. Amount of payment.
The fee shall be equal to the fair market
value of the land that otherwise would
have been required for dedication. The
fair market value of the undeveloped land
shall be determined by a qualified real
estate appraiser who is acceptable to both
the City and the subdivider. The City and
subdivider will equally share the appraisal
costs.
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14.70-5 Reauirina Both Dedication of Land
and Pavment of a Fee. The City may, at its
discretion, require a subdivider to dedicate a
portion of the land required under the formula
set forth in Section 14- 7D.3A, and also to pay
a fee in lieu of dedication for the remaining
portion of the land by said formula. The fee for
the remaining portion shall be determined by a
qualified real estate appraiser as set forth in
Section 14.7D.4E,
14- 70.6 Use of Funds
A. All payments in lieu of dedication shall be
deposited in a special neighborhood open
space account designated by the name of
the contributing development. All
payments will be used to acquire andlor
develop open spaces, parks, recreation
facilities and greenwaysltrails which will
benefit the residents of the subdivision for
which payment has been made by the
subdivider.
B. The City must use the payment in lieu of
dedication within five (51 years from the
date received. This period shall be
automatically extended an additional five
(51 years if the subdivider has not
constructed at least fifty percent (50%1 of
the units within the subdivision for which
payment in lieu of dedication has been
made by the subdivider. If the City has
not spent the funds by the last day of the
five-year period or, if extended, by the last
day of an additional five years, the
property owner(s) shall be entitled to a
proportional refund based on tho
percentage of the platted lots they own of
the total platted lots in the subdivision.
The owner(sl of the property must request
such refund in writing within one hundred
eighty (1801 calendar days of the
entitlement to the refund or the right to a
refund is waived. The Subdivider's
Agreement for each subdivision for which
the subdivider has made payments in lieu
of dedication shall include a section
specifically describing the refund, and shall
also specifically obligate the subdivider to
inform all property owners and successors
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SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 111. 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 unconsti-
tutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi-
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approval and publication, as provided by law.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAP-
TER 6, ARTICLE J, SECTION 2 OF THE CITY
CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED
LANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVER-
LA ZONE 10PDHI" TO REQUIRE DE~ICATION
OF NO OR PAYMENT OF FEES I LIEU OF
LAND OR NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN PACE.
WHERE S, neighborhood ope spece is
considered vital part of Iowa City's communi-
ty and often rves as a focal p nt of neigh-
borhood activit . and
WHEREAS, att ctive open s ace enhances
and preserves priv e property alues, and also
serves the immediat and fut e needs of area
residents in the sa way as other capital
improvements such as tree , water mains and
sanitary and storm sew serve residents of a
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, active, usa I neighborhood open
space includes padestri Ibi ycle trails prefera-
bly located within nat ral gr enway systems,
and also includes ighborh od parks that
serve nearby reside s; and
WHEREAS, it is t e intent of t City of Iowa
City, Iowa, to e ure that ade uate usable
naighborhood op space, parks a recreation
facilities are pr ided in a manner consistent
with the Neigh rhood Open Space an adopt-
ed as part of t e City's Comprehensiv Plan on
July 20, 199 , and that the method of ssurlng
such open ace is an equitable, pre ictable
and reaso bly calculable way to a quire
needed op n space as development occ rs in
the City.
WHER AS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa as
determi d that new development creates n
impact nd burden on existing neighborhoo
open ace, as well es a need for additlona
neigh orhood open space; and
W EREAS,. the provision of neighborhood
ope space through dedication andlor the
pay ent of fees to be used for land acquisition
In I eu of dedication Is a reasonable and objec-
tiv method for addressing and alleviating such
i pact, and also promoting and protecting the
bllc health, safety and welfare of the citizens
f Iowa City.
NOW THEEFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, Chapter 6,
Article J, Section 2 "Planned Development
Housing Overlay Zone IOPDHI," of the City
Code Is hereby emended by adding Section 14-
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6J-2E, "Dedication of Neighborhood Open
Space or Payment of Fees in Lieu of land for
Neighborhood Open Space," to read as follows:
1. Puroose This section is adopted to ensure
that adequate usable neighborhood open
space, parks and recreation facilities are
provided as development occurs within
Iowa City, and to do so in a menner which
's consistent with the Neighborhood Open
ace Plan adopted by the City July 1993
b using a fair and reasonably calculated
me hod to equitably apportion the costs of
acq iring andlor developing land for tho
purp ses. Active, usable neighbOrt d
open ace includes pedestrian/bicycle ails
prefer Iy located within natural gre way
system and also includes neigh rhood
parks th t serve nearby residents. ortions
of comm nity parks may be a pted for
neighborh od use, but this ordi nce is not
Intended to und the acquisitio of commu-
nity parks 0 large playing f Ids for orga-
nized sports. While this se ion is primarily
intended to p ovide usa e neighborhood
open spaces, it is also i ended to encour-
age, wherever reaso bly feasible, the
dedication of sen itive areas in conjunction
with the usable 0 n space.
2. Dedication of Lan r Pa ment of Fees in
Lieu of Land Re J d As a condition of
approval for plan ed evelopment housing,
each developer shall edicate land, pay a
fee in lieu of I d, or, combination there-
of, for park graenwa recreational and
open space urposes as etermined by the
City and i accordance wi the provisions
of this s tion, all as a rea onable method
calculat to accomplish the City's goal of
develo ment occuring In low City which
creat increased needs for n ighborhood
ope space ("open space impac I to pay a
pro ortionate share of the City capital
I rovements to fulfill said ope space
i pact needs.
3. edication of Land
a. Amount of land to be dedicated.
The amount of park land dedlcat n
shall be determined by the followln
formula:
A x .65DU x PDU x 3/1000
A = Acres of undeveloped property
DU = Dwelling units per undeveloped
acre multiplied by a density factor of
65 % based on demographic data of
development In Iowa City
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PDU = Persons per dwelling unit
based on the most recent Census
3/1000 = The community standard
of acres for active neighborhood opan
space required per 1,000 persons, as
determined by the Formula set out i?
the Neighborhood Open Space PI
adopted July 1993 as an amandme t
to the Iowa City Comprehensive P n.
This formula shall be deemed rea on-
ably calculated to meet the deval er's
proportionate share of the (jevel-
opmant's impact upon and cr tion of
creased and additional need or neigh-
b rhood open space.
b. N ure of land to be dedic ed.
Exc pt as otherwise re ired by the
City t the time of preli nary PDH plan
appro ai, all dedicatio s of land shall
meet t e following cr' eria:
(11 Us bility. At I st ninety percent
190 I of the and required to be
dedi ted s II be located outsida
of floo wa , lakes or other water
bodies, ar as with slopes greater
than fi an 15 percent (15%1,
wetlan subject to Federal or
State eg atory jurisdiction and
other areas the City reasonably
dee sunsuit ble for neighborhood
op n space ue to topography,
fl odlng or oth r appropriate con-
Iderations. D bottom storm-
water detention cHilies and dry
creek areas may e credited to-
ward reaching a rtion of the
required land dedicat n when the
City determines that uch areas
are suitable for use as neighbor-
hood open space. Tha City en-
courages the dedication lakes,
ponds, creeks, other water dies,
wetlands falling under the jur sdic,
tion of State or Federal agen es
and other sensitive areas, both s
ten percent (10%) of and in addi
lion to the dedicated land required
by this section, if sufficient abut-
ting land Is dedicated as a public
recreation area or park.
(2) Unity. The dadlcated land shall
form ,a single parcel of land, ex-
cept whara the City determines
that two (2) or more parcels or
graenways/tralls would best serve
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open spaces needed to adequately
serve the proposed development.
If the City determines that two (21
or more parcels would best serv
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(3) Location. The dedicated and shall
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serve the recreatio and open
space needs of th residents of
the planned develo ment housing,
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Shape. If sufficient amount of
nd is de . cated to accommodate
r reatio al facilities and activities,
su a fields, courts or play-
gro d equipment, the shape of
the d icated land shall be suitable
for facilities and ectivities.
Un ar en space should be of
su ficient width to eccommodate
tr. i1s end e jacent greenways.
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(a) Greenwa trails Public access
to greenw ys/trails shall be
provided by a public access
easement at I ast twenty (201
feet In width. In addition,
greenways/tralls shell be con-
nected to existin or proposed
greenweys/tralls adjacent
property.
(b) Parks Public acces to the
dedicated land to be sed for
parks shall be provide either
by adjoining public street ront-
age or by a dadicated p bllc
access easement at least ty
(501 feet in width which co -
nects the dedicated land to
public street or right-of-way.
The grades adjacent to existing
and proposed streets shall
permit reasonable access to
th'e dedicated land. The parcel
shall be safely accessible to
pedestrian traffic. Where the
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shall remain responsible for the
installation of utilities, side-
walks, and other improvements
required along that street seg-
ment.
(61 Site praparation. The City may
require the developer to grade and
seed those portions of the dedicat-
ed land to be improved prior to
dedication of the property, and
prior to the City's acceptance of
the dedication.
C. ocadure for dedication of land.
Th dedication of land shall b
rev! wed as part of the preliminary P
plan. The developer shall designate he
area areas of land to be dedi ated
pursua t to this section on the relimi-
nary PD plan. Where wetla as have
been deli eated on the~r erty, the
preliminar PDH plan shall so identify
the bound a es of such w tlands.
Upon recei t of the eliminary PDH
plan, the Direc or of PI nning and Com-
munity Develop ent PCDI shall submit
a copy to the a s and Recreation
Department Direc r for review by the
Parks and Recre ti Commission and,
at the peD D' ecto ' s discretion, the
Riverfront an Natura Areas Commis-
sion. The ommissio s shall submit
recommen ations conce ning the land
to be de icated to the lanning and
Zoning om mission within wenty.one
1211 b siness days of the pplication
for pr IIminary PDH plan appr val. The
Pia ing and Zoning Commis 'on will
co sider the application and for rd Its
r ommendation to the City.
D. ubmission of Deed.
Where dedication of land is requlr
the developer shall provide a properl
executed warranty deed conveying the
dedicated land to the City of Iowa City
within two years of preliminary PDH
plan approval, or by the time the City
issues fifty percent (50%) of the certifi-
cates of occupancy for the PDH plan
area, whichever is earlier. The City
shall formally accept the dedication of
land for open space, parklend or green-
ways/trails by resolution.
4. Pavment of Fees In Lieu of Land Dedication
a. General. The payment of fees In lieu of
dedication of land may occur at the
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request of the developer with approval
by the City, or may be required by the
City. The payment of fees in lieu of
land dedication shall be reviewed and
approvad as part of the preliminary
PDH plan.
Request by developer. Any developer
wishing to make such payment shall
attach a letter proposing the payment
of fees in lieu of land dedication to the
reliminary PDH plan application. Th
P D Director shall forward a copy f
th preliminary PDH plan, along w' h a
cop of the letter requesting pa ment
of fe s in lieu of land dedicatio , to the
Direct r of Parks and Recre tion for
review by the Parks and ecreation
Commis 'on and, at the P Director's
discretion the Riverfro and Natural
Areas Co ission. T Commissions
shall submi any and II recommenda-
tions concer 'ng the ayment of fees in
lieu of dedica . on the Planning and
Zoning Commi i n within twenty.one
(21) business ys of the application
for preliminary D plan approval. The
Planning and Zoni g Commission will
consider th applica' on and forward its
recommen ations to e City.
c. Determin tion of Fees 'n Lieu of Dedi-
cation. he City may, its discretion,
requir the payment of es in lieu of
the d veloper dedicating la d if the City
find that all or part of the la d required
for dedication is not suitable for public
r creation and open space pur oses, or
pon a finding that the recr ational
needs of the proposed developme t can
be met by other park, greenwa , or
recreational facilities planned or n-
structed by the City within reason a e
proximity to the davelopment. The Cit
shall consider the following factors In
making its determination:
(11 Recreational and open space ele-
ments of the City Comprehensive
Plan and the relation of the PDH
plan area to the proposed open
space and recreational areas.
(21 Topographic and geologic condi-
tions of tha land available for
dedication.
(31 Location of and access to the land
avaliable for dedication.
(41 Size and shape of the land avail-
able for dedication.
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(5) The character and recreational
naeds of the neighborhood where
the development is located.
(6) The costs of developing open
space and recreational areas in tha
PDH plan area.
(7) The actual or potential develop-
ment of open space and recre.
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the PDH plan area which will serve
the needs of the davelopment.
Recommendations of staff, the
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(9) her relevant information
d. Time 0 Payment
Fees lieu of dedicati shall be
paid in fu by the develop prior to the
issuance the first buil Ing permit for
a residence in the PDH Ian area.
e. Amount of ayment.
The fee s all be equal to the fair
market value 1 th land that otherwise
would have b required for dedica-
tion. The fa' market value of the
undeveloped n shall be determined
by a qualifie real stata appraiser who
is accepta e to b th the City and the
developer.. The Cit and developer will
equally are the ap aisal cost.
5. Re uirin oth Dedicati of land and
Pa ment f a Fee, The Ity may, at its
dlscreti , require a develop r to dedicate a
portio of the land required nder the for-
mula et forth in Section 14. .2E3a, and
also 0 pay a fee In lieu of dedic Ion for the
re aining portion 01 the land by s id formu.
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6. Use of Funds
a. All payments in lieu of dedication s all
be deposited In a specific nelghborho
open space account designated by the
name of the contributing development.
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andlor develop open spaces, parks,
recreation facilities and greenwaysl
trails which wili benefit the residents of
the development for which the pay.
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the date received. This period shall be
automatically extended an additional
five 151 years if the developer has not
constructed at least fifty percent (50%)
of the units whether the PDH plan area
for which payment in lieu of dedication
has been made by the developer. If the
City has not spent the funds by the last
ay of the five-year period or, if extend
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y rs, the property owner(s) shal be
en 'tled to a pro rata proportion re-
fun based on the percentage units
they own of the total number f units
withi the PDH area. The 0 ner(s) of
the pr perty must request ch refund
in writl g within one hu dred eighty
(180) c endar days of t e entitlement
to the re nd, or the rig t to a refund is
waived. he conditio al zoning agree.
ment for ch PD development for
which the evelo r has made pay-
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a section sp c' ically describing the
refund, and al specifically shall obli-
gate the deve er to inform all proper-
ty owners a ~ al successors in interest
to properti in t development of the
necessity of sub itting a written re-
quest fo any such efund.
Title 14, C apter 6, Ar icle J, Section 2,
"Planned Dev lopment Hou ng Overlay Zone
(OPDHl," of the City Code I hereby further
amended b :
al Repeal' g Subsection 14-6J D1 b6, "Loca-
tion a d area of proposed op n space," and
addi g a new Subsection 14 J-2D 1 b6 to
rea as follows:
Subsection 14.6J-2Dlb6. cation and
a ea of proposed open space are s either to
e dedicated pursuant to the req irements
of Section 14.6J.2E, "Dedicetion f Neigh-
borhood Open Space or Payment 0 Fees In
Lieu of Land for Open Space," or to e held
in common, and whether It Is to be u ad for
active recreation purposes or as an en iron-
mental amenity.
b) Repealing Subsection 14-6J-2D7c, "0 en
Space," and adding a new Subsection 4.
6J-2D7c to read as follows:
Subsection 14.6J,2D7c. Open Space
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of Neighborhood Open Space or Payment of
Fees in Lieu of Land for Open Space."
(1) All land dedications for public use shall
conform to the requirements of Section
14.6J.2E.
In the event open space land in eddition
to that required by Section 14.6J-2E is
to be retained under private ownership
nder the PDH plan, the developer must
bmit a legally binding instrument se
ti g forth the procedures to be folio d
for maintaining the areas and f fi.
nan ing maintenance costs. Ge rally,
such costs shall be shared by I own-
ers 0 property located thin the
planne development thro h the use
of an 0 ners association, nd all costs
unpaid b said associati shall become
a lien on dividual pr perties in favor
of the City.
SECTION II. REPE LER. :t>.1I ordinances and
parts of ordinances i c flict with the provi-
sions of this Ordinanc re hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVER IUTY. If any section,
provision or part 0 th Ordinance shall be
adjudged to be inv Id or constitutional, such
adjudication shall not affe the validity of the
Ordinance as a hole or an section, prOVision
or part thereof ot adjudged i valid or unconsti.
, tutional.
SECTION I EFFECTIVE D.A!iI"E. This Ordi-
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approval nd publication, as pro ided by law.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 7, OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING
A NEW ARTICLE D ENTITLED "LAND
SUBDIVISIONS," DEDICATION OF LAND OR
A YMENT OF FEES IN LIEU OF LAND FOR
N IGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE.
HEREAS, neighborhood open space is
cons'dered a vital part of Iowa City's
com nity, and often serves as a focal point
of neig borhood activity; and
WHE EAS, attractive open space enhances
and prese ves private property values, and also
servas the 'mmediate and future needs of area
residents in the same way as other capital
improvement such as streets, water mains and
sanitary and s rm sewers serve residents of a
neighborhood; nd
WHEREAS, ctive, usable neighborh d
open space inclu es pedestrian/bicycla rails
preferably located within natural gr nway
systems, and also in ludes neighborh d parks
that serve nearby res ents; and
WHEREAS, it is th intent of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa to ensu that a equate usable
neighborhood open space par and recreation
facilities are provided in anner consistent
with the Neighborhood pen Space Plan
adopted as part of the Ity Comprehensive
Plan on July 20, 199 and hat method of
assuring such open space is an eqUitable,
predictable and re onably calc able way to
acquire needed en space as velopment
occurs in the Ci .
WHEREAS, e City of Iowa City, wa has
determined at new development cre tes an
impact and urden upon existing naighb hood
open spa e, as well as a need for add it nal
neighbo ood open space; and
WH EAS, the provision of naighborhoo
ope space through deduction of land and/or
pa ent of fees to be used for land acquisition
i lieu of dedication is a reasonable and
bjective method for addressing and alleviating
such impact, and promoting and protecting the
public health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of Iowa City.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, Chapter 7,
"Land Subdivisions," of the City Code Is hereby
amended by edding Article D, "Dedication of
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Neighborhood Open Space or Payment of Faes
in Lieu of land for Neighborhood Open Spece,"
to read as follows:
Section 14-7D.Dedication of Neighborhood
Open Space or Payment of Fees in Lieu of
Dedication
14-70-1: Intent and Puroose This section is
adopted to ensure that adequate usable
neighborhood open space, parks end recreation
cilities in a manner which is consistent wit
t e Neighborhood Open Space Plan adopted y
th City July 1993, by using a fair nd
rea on ably calculable method to eq , ably
app rtion the costs of acquiring andlor
deve ping land for those purposes Active,
usable neighborhood open spe includes
pedest 'anlbicycle trails prefer Iy located
within atural greenway syst ms, and also
includes eighborhood parks at serve nearby
residents. Portions of com nity parks may be
adapted r neighborh d use, but this
ordinance not int ded to fund the
acquisition 0 commun' y parks or large playing
fields for orga ized sorts. While this article is
primarily int nd a to provide usable
neighborhood 0 spaces, it Is also intended
to encourage, erever reasonably feasible,
the dedication f nsitive areas in conjunction
with the usa e op n space.
14-70-2: edicati of Land or Pa ment of
Fees in Li of Land e uired. As a condition
of appr al for resl ential subdivisions or
comme ial subdivision containing residential
uses, ach subdivider s all dadicate land, pay
a fe in lieu of land or a ombinatlon thereof,
for park, greenway, rec etional and open
Sl! ce purposes, as determi d by the City and
i accordance with tha p visions of this
rticle, all as a reasonable m thod calculated
to accomplish the City's goal development
occurring in Iowa City which cre es increased
needs for neighborhood open s ce ("open
space Impact"l to pay a proportlone shere of
the City's capital Improvements to Ifill said
open space impact needs.
14-70-3: Dedicetion of Land
A.Amount of land to be dedicated.
The amount of land dedication shall
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A x .65DU x PDU x 3/1000
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A = Acres of undeveloped propert
DU = Dwelling units per undevel ed acre
ultiplied by a density factor of 5 % based
n demographic data of de lopment in
I wa City
P U = Persons per dwell' g unit based on
the most recent Census
3/10 0 = The comm ity standard of acres
for ac ive neighbor od open space required
per 1, 00 perso ,as determined by the
formul set out n the Neighborhood Open
Space Ian opted July 1993 as an
amendm nt t the Iowa City Comprehensive
Plan. hi formula shall be deemed
reasonabl calculated to meet the
Subdivid proportionate share of the
develop, e 's impact upon and creation of
increa ed nd additional need for
neig orhoo open space.
B. N ure of land to be dedicated.
cept as othe wise required by the City at
he time of p eliminary subdivision plat
approval, all ded cations of land shall meet
the following crit ria:
1. Usability. t least ninety percent
(90%) of th land required to be
dedicated shall be located outsida of
floodways, lake or other water bodies,
areas with slope greater than fifteen
(15 %) percent, etlands subject to
Federal or State re ulatory jurisdiction
and other areas th City reasonably
deems unsuitable f r neighborhood
open space due to topo raphy, flooding
or other appropriate nsiderations:
Dry bottom stormwat detention
facilities end dry creek ar as may be
credited toward reaching a ortion of
the required land dedication hen the
City determines that such ar as are
suitable for use as neighborhoo open
space. The City encourages the
dedlcetion of lakes, ponds, cree s,
other water bodies, wetlands fallin
under the Jurisdiction of State or
Federal agencies and other sensitive
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areas, both as ten percent /10jl of
and in addition to the dedicated land
required by this section, if suf Icient
abutting land is dedicated as public
recreation area or park.
2. Unity. The dedicated land sh II form a
single parcel of land, except here the
City determines that two 21 or more
parcels or greenwaysltrai would best
serve the public interest, Iven the type
and distribution of nei borhood open
spaces needed to ade uately serve the
roposed developm nt. If the City
termines that tw 121 or more parcels
w uld best serv the public interest,
the City mey re uire that such parcels
be c nnected y a dedicated strip of
land least enty (201 feet in width
in or er provide access and
continu y etween said parcels.
3. Location The dedicated land shall be
located as to reasonably serve the
recreat' n nd open space needs of the
reside ts 0 the subdivision, and shall
be d emed t be reasonably calculated
to meet t resident's increased
re reation and open space needs.
4. ape. If a suf 'cient amount of land is
edicated to acc mmodate recreational
facilities and acti ities, such as fields,
courts or playgro nd equipment, the
shape of the dadi ted land shall be
suitable for suc facilities and
activities. Linear ope space should be
of sufficient width t accommodate
trails and adjacent gree ays.
Access.
a. Greenwavs/tralls Publ access to
greenways/trails shall be pr vided by a
public access easement at lea t twenty
1201 feet In width. In dltlon,
greenways/tralls shall be conne ~d to
existing or proposed greenways rails
on edjacent property.
b. Parks Public access to t
dedicated land to be used for parks
shall be provided either by adjoining
public street frontaga or by a dadlcated
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(501 feet In width which connacts the
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dedicated land to a public street or
right-of-way. The grades adjacent to
existing and proposed streets shall
permit reasonable accass to the
dedicated land. The parcel shall be
safely accessible to pedestrian traffic.
Where the dedicated land is located
adjacent to a street, the subdivider
shall remain responsible for the
installation of utilities, sidewalks an
other improvements required along t t
treet segment.
6. S e preparation. The City may r uire
the subdivider to grade and see those
port ns of the dedicated la to be
impro ed prior to dedicati of the
proper and prior to City's cceptance
of the d dication.
C. Procedure for edication of I d.
The dedication f land shall e reviewed as
part of the preli 'nary sub Ivision plat. The
subdivider shall d signat the area or areas
of land to be de 'cat pursuant to this
article on the preli i ary subdivision plat.
Where wetlands ha been delineated on
the property, the pr i inary subdivision plat
shall also identify, the oundaries of such
wetlands.
f the preli 'nary subdivision
plat, the irector of Planning and
Community evelopment (P 01 shall submit
a copy the Parks an Recreation
Departm t Director for revle by the Parks
and Rec~ ation Commission an at the PCO
Directo 's discretion, the Rive rant and
Natur I Areas Commission. The
Com isslons shall submit recomme dations
con erning the land to be dedicate to the
Pia ning and Zoning Commission ithin
tw nty-one (211 business days of the
a plication for preliminary subdivision at
pproval. The Planning and Zonin
ommlsslon will consider the application
and forward Its recommendation to the City
Council.
. Submission of Deed.
Where dedication of land is required, the
subdividar shall provide a properly executed
warranty deed conveying the dedicated land
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to the City of Iowa City within two years of
preliminary plat approval or by the time the
City issues fifty percent (50%1 of the
certificetes of occupancy for the
subdivision, whichever is earlier. The City
shall formally accept the dedication of land
for open space, parkland or greenwaysltrails
by resolution.
1 - 7D-4 Pavment of Fees in Lieu of Land
De ication
A. eneral. The payment of fees in lieu of
d dication of land, as required in Sectio
14 7D-3C above, may occur atthe requ st
of t e subdivider with approval by the
City, r mey be required by the City The
payme t of faes in lieu of land de cation
shall be eviewed and approved part of
the preli 'nary subdivision plat.
B. Request b Subdivider. An',l subdivider
wishing to make such p ment shall
attach a lett proposing t e payment of
fees in lieu f land de Ication to the
preliminary su jvlsion lat application.
The PCD Directo shall orward a copy of
the preliminary su dlv' ion plat, along with
a copy of the letter questing payment of
fees in lieu of I dedication to the
Director of Parks d ecreation for review
by the Parks an Rec ation Commission
and, at the PC Direct's discretion, the
Riverfront an Naturel Ar as Commission.
The Commi Ions shell su mit any and all
recommen atlons concerni the payment
of fees in leu of dedication t the Planning
and Zon g Commission within twenty-one
(21) b siness days of the app' cation for
preli Inary subdivision plat appr val. The
Pia Ing and Zoning Commiss n will
co sider .the application and for rd its
r commendations to the City Counc .
C. etermination of Fees in Lieu of Dedic ion
Criteria. The City may, at Its discreti n,
require the payment of fees In lieu of tli
subdivider dedicating land, If the City finds
that all or part of the land reqUired for
dedication Is not suitable for public
recreation and open space purposes, or
upon a finding that the recreational needs
of the proposed subdivision can be met by
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facilities planned or constructed by the
City within reasonable proximity to the
subdivision. The City shell consider the
0110 wing fectors in making its
termination:
1. ecreational and open space elements
the City Comprehensive Plan and the
re tion of the subdivision to the
pro osed open space and recreational
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2. Topog phic and geologic conditions f
the Ian available for dedication.
3. Location f and access to the land
available f dedication.
4. Size and sh e of the land av 'able for
dedication.
5. The character d recreati al needs of
the neighborhoo where t e subdivision
is located.
6. The costs of dev 10 ng open space
and recreational areas in the
subdivision.
7. The actual or pot ntia development of
open space an recrea ional areas on
land adjacent the sub ivision which
will serve the eeds of th subdivision.
8. Recommen tions of staf the Parks
and. Rec ation Commis ion, the
Riverfro t and Natura Areas
Commi ion, and the Plann g and
Zonin Commission.
9. Othe relevant information.
D. Time 0 Payment
Fees' lieu of dedication shall be pai in
full y the subdivider prior to the Issuan e
of e first building permit for a lot in th
s division.
E. mount of Payment.
The fee shall be equal to the fair market
value of the land that otherwisa would
have been required for dedication. The
fair market value of the undeveloped land
shall be determined by a qualified real
estate appraiser who is acceptabla to both
the City and the subdivider. The City and
subdivider will equally share the appraisal
costs.
14.70.5 Reauirinll Both Dadication of Land
and Pavment of a Fee. The City may, at Its
discretion, require a subdivider to dedicate a
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portion of the land required under the formula
et forth in Section 14- 70-3A, and also to pay
a fee in lieu of dedication for the remaining
po ion of the land by said formula. Tha fee for
the maining portion shall be detarmined by a
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Section 14- 7D.4E.
14-70-6 Use of Funds
A. All p ments in lieu of dedication shall be
deposi d in a special neighborhood open
space a count designated by the name of
the co ributing development. All
payments ill be used to acquire andl r
develop op n spaces, parks, recre Ion
facilities an greenways/trails whi will
benefit the re 'dents of the subdi sion for
which paymen has been m e by the
subdivider.
B. The City must u e the pa ent in lieu of
dedication within ive ( years from the
date received. hi period shall ba
automatically exten d an additional fiva
(5) years if the ubdivider has not
constructed at Ie t fi ty percant (50%) of
the units withi the su division for which
payment in r u of de ication has been
made by th subdivider. If the City has
not spent e funds by th last day of the
five-year eriod or, if exten ed, by the last
day of an additional fiv years, the
prope owner(s) shall be ntitled to a
prop rtional refund base on the
per ntage of the platted lots t ey own of
th total platted lots in the s division.
T e owner(s) of the property mus request
uch refund in writing within one undred
eighty (180) calendar days 0 the
entitlement to the refund or the righ to a
refund is waived. Tha Subdivi r's
Agreement for each subdivision for wh h
the subdivider has made payments In Ii
of dedication shall include a section
specifically describing the refund, and shall
also specifically obligate the subdivider to
inform all property owners and successors
in interest to properties In the subdivision
of the necessity of submitting a written
request for any such refund.
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SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and
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ECTION Ill. SEVERABILITY. If any section,
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Council of Iowa City,
Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 11 th day of October
1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers,
410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at
which hearing the Council will consider:
1) An amendment to City Code Section
14-6J.2, Planned Development Housing
Overlay (OPDH) Zone, and an
amendment to City Code Chapter 7,
Land Subdivisions, to require dedication
of land or payment of fees in lieu of
Gland for neighborhood open space.
2) An amendment to City Code Section
14-7 A, to require review and approval
of the division of land prior to
recording.
Copies of the proposed ordinances are on file
for public examination in the office of the City
Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons
wishing to make their views known for City
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above-mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 7,
"LAND SUBDIVISIONS, n BY AMENDING ARTI-
CLE A OF THE CITY CODE TO REQUIRE RE,
VIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE DIVISION OF
LAND PRIOR TO RECORDING.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS. Title 14, Unified
Development Code, Chapter 7, "Land Subdivi-
sions," Article A, "General Subdivision Provi-
sions," of the City Code Is hereby amended as
follows:
1. Section 14-7 A-3 shall be amended by add-
Ing the following definitions for "Division"
and "Boundary Line Adjustment."
Division means dividing a tract, lot or parcel
of land into two portions by conveyance or
for tax purposes. The conveyance of an
easement, other than a pUblic highway
easement, or a boundary line adjustment
shall not be considerad a division for the
purpose of this Chapter.
Boundary Une Adjustment means the recon-
figuration of the boundary line between
abutting tracts, lots or parcels and results in
conveyance of less than 1 ,000 square feet
of land.
2. Section 14-7 A-4, Establishment of Control,
is hereby amended by adding new subpara-
graph (cl.
(cl Any division of a tract, lot or percel
shall be edmlnistratively reviewed and
approved by the City Manager or
designee for compliance with the zon-
ing and subdivision codes. Prior to
recording, a division shell be certified
as approved by the City Manager or
designee. '
3. Section 14-7 A-5, Issuance of Building Per-
mits Restricted, is hereby amended by
eddlng new subparagraph (bl.
(b) No building permit and no certificate of
occupancy shall ba Issued for any divi-
sion unless such division has been
approved as set forth in this Chepter.
4. Section 14-7A-S, Selling Before Approval;
Penalties, is hereby amended by repealing
subparagraph (bl and In Its place adding
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(bl It shall be unlawful for any person or
persons to agree to or attempt to trans-
fer or sell, or to transfer or sell any divi-
sion which requires approval under this
Chapter without first having obtained
certification of compliance. Each such
attempt, agreement, transfer or sale
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(c) In addition to the foregoing, the city
may institute injunctive, mandamus or
other appropriate action or proceedings
to prevent any pending sale or transfer
or to prevent any further sale or trans-
fer in violation of this Chapter. (1978
Code ~32-8; 1994 Code)
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions of this Ordinance are hereby repaaled.
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 unconsti-
tutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi-
nance shall be in effect after its final passage,
approval and publication, as provided by law.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
September 9, 1994
To:
Planning & Zoning Co
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Douglas W. Boothroy, Director, Dep rtme~ ~ng & In pection Services
Sarah E. Holecek, Assistant City At orne~_,
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City Administrative Review and Ap . oval of Single Divisions f Land
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We propose amending the City's subdivision regul ions to require any division of land (except
minor boundary line adjustments) to be administratively reviewed and approved by the City
prior to recording. The purpose of this amendment is to prevent division of land (i.e. dividing
a tract into two parcels) in violation of the zoning and subdivision regulations.
The City's subdivision code does not regulate the division of land until it is divided into three
or more parcels. Therefore, any single division of land within the city is not reviewed for
compliance with City codes prior to recording. This has created the problem of land being
divided in non-compliance with City regulations and, in some situations, done with the primary
purpose of circumventing City regulations. If illegal land divisions are discovered, it is after
recording which makes them difficult/impossible to bring into compliance, requires extensive
amounts of staff time, and often involves litigation. The problems created by illegal divisions
burden the City, property owners, and neighbors. Furthermore, they undermine the purpose
of the zoning and subdivision regulations. The proposed amendment involves the City in the
decision making process before costly mistakes are created. The expertise of City staff in
zoning and subdivision regulations would be used to help property owners properly divide land
rather than being unnecessarily wasted with unresolvable illegal divisions. (Note: Johnson
County and Coralville review single divisions.)
The proposed amendment provides administrative review of land divisions which addresses
the illegal land division problem by:
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The early inv~lvement of the City through the review of proposed land divisions before
land is conveyed provides early detection of problems and allows corrective action to
be taken. It is much easier to properly divide land than it is to correct mistakes after
a land division is recorded and property conveyed.
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Providing technical assistance to property owners in dividing land.
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regulations. Under this proposal, property owners will be required to consult with the
City regarding the proper division of land prior to recording. City staff would provide
a service to property owners.
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3. Issuing a Certificate of Compliance to document legal divisions.
The proposed amendment requires the City to issue a Certificate of Compliance for any
land division reviewed. This certificate is necessary for the recording of a division of
land. The certificate will be recorded, will document compliance with city regulations
on a specific date and will protect present and future property owners.
4. Reducing cost of enforcement.
City review and approval of land division prior to recording will eliminate illegal land
divisions and therefore reduce enforcement actions and costs.
5.
Piggybacking on existing regulations/standards.
No additional zoning/subdivision regulations or standards are being proposed. The City
administrative review of land divisions is designed to check only for compliance with
existing zoning and subdivision regulations.
6.
Using City expertise in a positive manner which improves public relations.
This law would eliminate the confrontational nature that presently exists when illegal
land divisions are discovered. The City will be extending its expertise to help property
owners divide land in conformance with existing regulations, instead of being in a
position of threatening legal action to enforce compliance.
7. Allowing minor boundary line adjustments without City review and approval.
The proposed amendment exempts from City review minor boundary line adjustments
(j.e.lot line relocations resulting in conveyance of less than 1,000 square feet of landl.
While boundary line adjustments can create problems with Code compliance, it is our
experience that minor boundary line adjustments are not a problem and should be
exernpted from review. However, boundary line adjustments resulting in transfer of
larger parcels are typically done to increase development potential and will impact the
overall development intensity in neighborhoods. Illegal major boundary line adjust-
ments are difficult to resolve and may create harm to existing neighborhoods; they
should be subject to City review and approval.
In closing, the sole purpose of the proposed administrative review of land divisions by Housing
and Inspection Services and the City Attorney's office is to make existing laws work better
by achieving compliance in the easiest manner possible, which is working with citizens by
helping them divide land. Early detection and problem solving of land division issues is a more
efficient and effective use of public and private resources than litigation after the fact. Given
the opportunity, most property owners prefer compliance, and this amendment will clearly
provide that opportunity.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 7,
"LAND SUBDIVISIONS," BY AMENDING ARTI-
CLE A OF THE CITY COOE TO REQUIRE RE-
VIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE DIVISION OF
LAND PRIOR TO RECORDING.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS. Article A, Chap.
ter 7, "Land Subdivisions," of the City Code is
hereby amended as follows:
1, Section 14.7 A.3 shall be amended by add-
ing the following definitions for "Division"
and "Boundary Line Adjustment."
Division means dividing a tract, lot or parcel
of land into two portions by conveyance or
for tax purposes. The conveyance of an
easement, other than a public hig hway
easement, or a boundary line adjustment
shall not be considered a division for the
purpose of this chapter.
Boundary Line Adjustment means the recon-
figuration of the boundary line between
abutting tracts, lots or parcels and results in
conveyance of less than 1,000 square feet
of land.
2. Section 14.7 A.4, Establishment of Control,
is hereby amended by adding new subpara-
graph (c).
(c) Any division of a tract, lot or parcel
shall be administratively reviewed and
approved by the City Manager or
designee for compliance with the zon.
ing and subdivision codes. Prior to
recording, a division shall be certified
as approved by the City Manager or
designee.
3, Section 14-7A.5, Issuance of Building Per-
mits Restricted, is hereby amended by
adding new subparagraph (bl.
(bl No building permit and no certificate of
occupancy shail be issued for any divi.
sion unless such division has been
approved as set forth in this chapter.
4. Section 14.7 A.B, Selling Before Approval;
Penalties, is hereby amended by repealing
subparagraph (bl and In its place adding
new subparagraph (bl and by adding new
subparagraph (cl.
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(b) It shall be unlawful for any person or
persons to agree to, or attempt transfer
or sale or to transfer or sell any division
which requires approval under this
Chapter without first having obtained
certification of compliance, Each such
attempt, agreement, transfer or sale
shall be deemed a separate violation.
lcl In addition to the foregoing, the city
may institute injunctive, mandamus or
other appropriate action or proceedings
to prevent any pending sale or transfer
or to prevent any further sale or trans-
fer in violation of this Chapter. (1978
Code ~32-8; 1994 Codel
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions 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 unconsti-
tutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi-
nance shall be in effect after its final passage,
approval and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Attorney's Office
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Council of Iowa City,
Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 27th day of
September I 1994, in the Civic Center Council
Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa
City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will
consider:
1. An ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance to allow crematoriums as an
mccessory use to a funeral home.
Vn ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance to change the use regulations of
a 5.52 acre property located immediately
across from Stevens Drive east of
Waterfront Drive from CO-1, intensive
Commercial, to CC-2, Community
Commercial. (REZ94.0010)
3. A resolution to annex a 1.02 acre parcel
located north of Scott Park Drive. (ANN94-
00091
4. An ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by changing the use regulations
of a 1.02 acre parcel located north of Scott
Park Drive from County RS, Suburban
Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-
Family Residential. (REZ94-0011I
Copies of the proposed resolution and
ordinances are on file for public examination in
the office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa
City,lowa. Persons wishing to make their
views known for City Council consideration are
encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned
time and place:
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a Municipal Corpora.
tion (hereinafter "City"), John and Frieda Rummelhart and Boyd and Rummelhart, Inc.
(hereinafter "Owners") and Hy.Vee Food Stores, Inc. (hereinafter "Applicant").
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WHEREAS, Applicant has contracted to purchase approximately 5.52 acres of land located
east of Waterfront Drive and the CRANDIC Railroad right.of.way, Iowa City, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, Applicant, as contract purchaser, and Owners, as legal title holder, have requested
the City rezone the 5.52 acres of land located east of Waterfront Drive and the CRANDIC
Railroad right.of-way, from CI-1, Intensive Commercial, to CC.2, Community Commercial; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code ~ 414.5 (19931 provides that the City of Iowa City may impose
reasonable conditions on granting the rezoning request, over and above existing regulations,
to satisfy public needs directly caused by the requested change; and
WHEREAS, Owners and Applicant acknowledge that certain conditions and restrictions are
reasonable to ensure appropriate commercial development and ensure adequate traffic
circulation and adequate public infrastructure to accommodate community commercial
development.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the Applicant
and Owners agree as follows: '
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1. John and Frieda Rummelhart and Boyd and Rummelhart, Inc. are the owners and legal
title holders of the property located eastof Waterfront Drive and the CRANDIC Railroad
right-of.way, legally described as follows:
A.
South Portion of Frieda & John Rummelhart Tract: Commencing at a
point which is N87 0 29'40"E, 237.4 feet from the Southwest Corner of
the Southeast Quarter, Section 15, Township 79 North, Range 6 West
of the 5th P.M.; Thence N87038'40"E, 715.05 feet along the South
Line of said Southeast quarter; Thence NOOo 17'00"W, 363.30 feet;
Thence S89043'OO"W, 166.00 feet; Thence NOoo17'00"W, 99.94
feet; Thence S89041'OQl'W, 230.37 feet to the Point of Beginning;
Thence SODa 17'00"E, 84.90 feet; Thence S89041 'OO"W, 541.80 feet
to a point 14.00 feet normally distant from the.Centerline of an existing
railroad track; thence N03051 'OO"W, 85.00 feet to a point 14.00 feet
normally distant from said Centerline of railroad tracks; Thence
N89041 'OO"E, 547.09 feet to the Point of Beginning, subject to
easements and restrictions of record.
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Former Lewis Tract: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of
the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence N87029'40"E along the South Line
of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 15,
237.4 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence N08055'45"W, 60.00
feet; Thence S87029'40"W, 10.00 feet; Thence N08055'45"W,
112.00 feet; Thence S87029'40"W, 90.00 feet to a point on the
Easterly Right-of-Way Line of Waterfront Drive; Thence N45038'50"W
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along the Easterly line of Waterfront Drive, 123.87 feet to a point on the
East Right-of-Way line of the C.R.I. &P.R.R.; Thence N04000'10"W
along said East Right-of-Way line 152.44 feet; Thence N89041'OO"E,
542.14 feet to a point on the West Line of Boyrum Subdivision Part 2,
recorded in Plat book 24 at Page 12 in the office of the Johnson County
Recorder; Thence SODa 17'OO"E along said West Line, 393.62 feet to
the Southwest Corner of Lot 1 of said Boyrum Subdivision, Part 2;
Thence 887029' 40"W along the North Line of Block 5, Braverman
Center, Parts 1 and 2, recorded in Plat Book 8 at Page 69 in the Office
of the Johnson County Recorder, 318.68 feet to the Point of 8eginning.
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Commencing at a point on the east line of the public highway known as
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northerly measured along the east line of said road from the Southwest
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Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., thence east parallel with the South line
of Section 15, 90 feet, thence in a northerly direction parallel with the
East line of said Wapello Road, 60 feet, thence West parallel with the
South line of said Section 15, 90 feet to the East line of said Wapello
Road, thence in a Southerly direction along the East line of said road 60
feet to the place of beginning.
Former Baculis Tracts: Commencing at a point on the east line of the
public highway known as the Wapello Road, said point, being 137.4 feet
east and 60 feet northerly measured along the east line of said road,
from the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of Section 15,
Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., running thence
northerly along the east line of said Wapello Road, 52 feet, thence east
parallel with the south line of said Section 15, 90 feet, thence southerly
parallel with the east line of said Wapello Road, 52 feet, thence westerly
to the point of beginning.
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Commencing at a point on the south line of section fifteen (15) in
township seventy-nine (79) north, range six (6) west of the 5th P.M"
said point being on the east side of the public highway known as the
Wapello Road and being 137.4 feet east of the southwest corner of the
southeast quarter of said section 15, (said corner being marked by a
stone), thence east along the south line of said section 100 feet, thence
in a northwesterly direction parallel with the east line of said Wapello
Road, 60 feet, thence west 100 feet to the east line of said Wapello
Road, thence in a southeasterly direction along the east line of said
Wapello Road 60 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.
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public infrastructure and traffic improvements to accommodate community commercial
development.
3. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property from CI-1, Intensive
Commercial, to CC-2, Community Commercial, the Owners and Applicant agree that
development and use of the subject property will conform to the requirements of the
CC-2 Zone, as well as the following additional conditions:
a. Waterfront Drive will be reconfigured and Stevens Drive will be extended across
the railroad to provide access to the property from the west, in accord with
plans and specifications approved by the Iowa City Public Works Department,
and the applicant will be responsible for the cost of the Stevens Drive railroad
crossing improvements in conformance with said plans. This crossing is to be
a public right-of-way. The City agrees to make a good faith effort to secure all
necessary permits and authorizations for construction and operation of same.
b.
The Director of Planning and Community Development will approve a concept
plan for site layout and landscaping; including driveway locations, landscape,
islands, and plantings for the separation of the loading dock/service area from
any public or employee parking areas. .
c.
The applicant will be responsible for the relocation of the sanitary sewer line (if
a building is sited over or within 10 feet of same) which currently crosses this
property, in accord with plans and specifications approved by the Iowa City
Public Works Department.
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The applicant will contribute to the cost of improving Waterfront Drive to the
south of the site, in accord with plans and specifications prepared by the Iowa
City Public Works Department at either 50% of the total cost, or $60,000,
whichever is less. It is understood that storm water from the rezoned parcel
can be discharged into these improvements.
e.
The City agrees to initiate the vacation of a section of existing Waterfront Drive
to eliminate a through public street and its associated liabilities. The applicant
and owner will have the right of first refusal to purchase the vacated right-of.
way and adjacent City property for cash or other valuable consideration as
approved by the City Council.
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Applicant and Owners acknowledge that the conditions contained herein are reason-
able conditions to impose on the land under Iowa Code ~ 414.5 (1993), and that said
conditions satisfy public needs which are directly caused by the requested zoning
change.
5.
Applicant and Owners acknowledge that in the event the subject property is trans-
ferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all redevelopment will conform with the terms
of this Agreement.
6.
The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant
running with the land and with title to the land, and shall remain in full force and effect
as a covenant running with the title to the land unless or until released of record by the
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of and bind all successors, representatives and assigns of the Parties.
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The Applicant and Owners acknowledge that nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to relieve the Applicant from complying with all applicable local, state and
federal regulations.
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The Parties agree that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by
reference into the Ordinance rezoning the subject property; and that upon adoption and
publication of the Ordinance, this Agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County
Recorder's Office.
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Dated this
day of
,1994.
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
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On this _ day of , 1994, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and
for the State of Iowa, personally appeared John Rummelhart and Frieda Rummelhart, husband
and wife, to me personally known to be the identical persons named herein, and who, being
by me duly sworn, did say that they have read and fully understand the foregoing instrument,
and that they have executed the same as their voluntary act and deed,
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
STATE OF IOWA )
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On this _ day of , 1994, before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared , to
me personally known, who being by me duly sworn did say that he\she is the
of the corporation executing the within and foregoing instrument, that no seal has been
procured by the corporation; that said instrument was signed on behalf of the corporation by
authority of its Board of Directors; and that as officer acknowledged
the execution of the foregoing instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of the corporation,
by it and by him\her voluntarily executed.
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COUNTY I
On this _ day of , 1994, before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared , to
me personally known, who being by me duly sworn did say that he\she is the
of the corporation executing the within and foregoing instrument, that no seal has been
procured by the corporation; that said instrument was signed on behalf of the corporation by
authority of its 80ard of Directors; and that as officer acknowledged
the execution of the foregoing instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of the corporation,
by it and by him\her voluntarily executed,
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
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by me duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa; that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of
the corporation, and that the instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the corporation,
by authority of its City Council, as contained in Ordinance No. passed by the
City Council on the day of , 1994, and that Susan M.
Horowitz and Marian K. Karr acknowledged the execution of the instrument to be their
voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it voluntarily
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
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Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 27th day of
September, 1994, in the Civic Center Council
Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa
City, Iowa; at which hearing the Council will
consider: '
1. An ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance to allow crematoriums as an
accessory use to a funeral home,
2. An ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance to change the use regulations of
a 5.52 acre property located immediately
across from Stevens Drive east of
Waterfront Drive from CO-1, intensive
Commercial, to CC-2, Community
Commercial. (REZ94-00101
3. A resolution to annex a 1.02 acre parcel
located north of Scott Park Drive. (ANN94-
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4. An ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by changing the use regulations
of a 1.02 acre parcel located north of Scott
Park Drive from County RS, Suburban
Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-
Familv Residential. (REZ94-00111
Copies of the proposed resolution and
ordinances are on file for public examination in
the office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa
City,lowa. Persons wishing to make their
views known for City Council consideration are
encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned
time and place.
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We have received a verbal request from Charles Ruppert, Mary Hitchcock, and Mace Braverman
to continue the public hearings and defer consideration of the votes on the Harlocke/Weeber area
rezoning for 6 weeks to permit them time to formulate a development plan for the Ruppert and
Braverman properties between Miller Avenue and the Russell property. The continuation/deferral
would be to the Council's November 22nd meeting. Their effort is to show how the area can be
developed without access to Harlocke Street.
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I contacted Mr. Jansen and Mr. Knabe regarding the deferral. Mr. Jansen had no objections. Mr.
Knabe had no objections if the neighborhood were consulted on the Ruppert/Braverman
resolution of the land development issues. Mr. Braverman indicated he would contact Mr. Knabe.
The staff would recommend that the Council allow this additional time for possible resolution of
this zoning issue.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Council of Iowa City,
Iowa, at, 7:30 p,m. on the 5th day of July,
1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers,
410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at
(!)iCh hearing the Council will consider:
1. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
to change the land use map designation of
property located east. of Harlocke Street
from 1 6-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8
dwelling units per acre.
2. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
to change the land use map designation of
property located on the north side of High,
. way 1 West from 8-16 dwelling units per
acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre.
3, An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi,
nance by changing the use regulations of
approximately 4 acres of land, known as
the Jensen tract, located east of Harlocke
Street from RM.44 to R5-5.
4. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
an approximate 11.5 acre tract of land,
known as the Ruppert tract, located gener.
ally north of Highway 1 West from RM.44
to AS-8.
5. f.n ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi,
nance by changing the use regulations of
an aporoximate 2 acre tract of land locat.
ec ;e~arally on the east and west sides of
Har!ccice Street from RM-44 to RS-5.
6. An ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the
Ccce of Ordinances of the City of Iowa
Cirr, Iowa, entitled "Zoning" to permit
buildir.g contractor facilities in the CC-2
zor.e "::Jy special exception.
7. A ~esolution to annex land in the vicinity
of :~e intersection of Mormon Trek Boule-
var:! and Highway 1 and to annex lar.d
ncr:~ 'Nest of the intersection.
8. An cr:!inanee amending the Zoning Ordi,
nance by changing the use regulations for
property located in the vicinity of the Mor.
men Trek Boulevard/Highway 1 intersec,
tion from County A 1 to CI,1 and land
no~hwest of the intersection from County
R1A to CO."
9. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi,
nance by changing the use regulations of
a property located at 40.2 S. Linn Street
from PRM to CB.5.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY CHANGING THE
LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HARLOCKE
STREET FROM 16-24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO 2.8 DWElliNG UNITS
PER ACRE.
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan is a statement of goals and policies for the
community; and
WHEREAS, to be an effective guide for a vital community, the Plan is flexible and amendable
within the context of set goals and objectives described within the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, following public hearing, has made the following findings:
A.
Portions of the vacant properties located east of Harlocke Street and known as the
Jensen tract are designated for 16-24 dwelling units per acre.
B.
Due to the topography of the area and increased vehicular congestion in the immediate
area, development at a density of 16-24 units per acre would be inappropriate and may
have negative effects on adjacent properties.
C. Designating the subject properties for development at 2.8 dwelling units per acre
recognizes the topographic and vehicular access limitations of the area.
WHEREAS, based upon the preceding findings, the City Council of Iowa City determines that
changing the land use map designation of property located east of Harlocke Street, known as
the Jensen tract, from 16-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre falls within
the context of the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, 8E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
1. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map is hereby amended by changing the land use
map designation of property located east of Harlocke Street, known as the Jensen
tract, from 16.24 dwelling units per acre, to 2.8 dwelling units per acre.
Passed and approved this
day of
,1994.
MAYOR
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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Council of Iowa City.
Iowa. at 7:30 p.m. on the 5th day of July,
,1994. in the Civic Center Council Chambers,
410 E. Washington Street. Iowa City, Iowa; at
which hearing the Council will consider:
1. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
to change the land use map designation of
property located east of Harlocke Street
from 1 6-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8
f)dwelling units per acre. '
2. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
to change the land use map designation of
property located on the north side of High- '
wa'( 1 West from 8.16 dwelling units per
acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre.
3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by Changing the use regulations o'f
approximately 4 acres at land, known as
the Jensen tract. located east of Harlocke
Street from AM-44 to AS.5, .
4. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
an approximate 11.5 acre tract of land.
known as the Ruppert tract. located gener-
ally north of Highway 1 West from RM.44
to RS-8.
5. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
an accroximate 2 acre tract of land locat-
ed ;enerally on the east and west sides of
Har!ccke Street from AM.44 to AS.5.
6. An ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the
Ccce of Ordinances of the City of Iowa
Cirt. Iowa. entitled .Zoning" to permit
building contractor facilities in the CC-2
zone ;,y special exception.
7. A resolution to annex land in the vicinity
of :he intersection of Mormon Trek Boule-
'Jar: and Highway 1 and to annex land
ncr:h'Nest of the intersection.
B. A~ cr::tinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nar.ce by changing the use regulations for
property located in the vicinity of the Mor-
mon Trek Boulevard/Highway 1 intersec-
tion from County A 1 to CI.l and land
nor:hwest of the intersection from County
RIA to CO-I. '
9. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
a property located at 402 S. Linn Street
from PAM to CB-5,
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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Council of Iowa City,
Iowa. at 7:30 p.m. on the 5th day of July.
1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers,
410 E. Washington Street. Iowa City, Iowa; at
which hearing the Council will consider:
1. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
to change the land use map designation of
property located east of Harlocke Street
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dwelling units per acre.
2. An a~endment to the Comprehensive Plan
to :hange the land use map designation of
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wa'l 1 West from 8.16 dwelling units per
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3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
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nance by changing the use regulations of
an approximate 11.5 acre tract of land,
known as the Ruppert tract, located gener-
all'l north of Highway 1 West from RM.44
to RS-8.
5. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
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ee ;er-erally on the east and west sides of
Har~cc(e Street from Rl';;-44 to RS-5.
6. A.~ or:inance amending Chapter 36 of the
C:ce of Ordinances of the City of Iowa
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b~ilcir.g contractor facilities in the CC-2
zore :lY special exception,
7. A :esolution to annex land in the vicinity
01 :~e intersection of Mormon Trek Bouie-
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ncr::-west of the intersection.
8. A~ or::inance amending the Zoning Orci-
narca by changing the use regulations for
pr:certy located in the vicinity of the Mar-
men nek Boulevard/Highway 1 intersec-
ticn from County A 1 to CI-1 and land
nor:hwest of the intersection from County
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Council of Iowa City.
Iowa. at 7:30 p.m. on the 5th day of July,
1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers,
410 E. Washington Street. Iowa City, Iowa; at
which hearing the Council will consider:
1. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
to change the land use map designation of
propertY located east of Har.locke Street
from 16-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8
dwelling units per acre. .
2. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
to change the land use map designation of
propertY located on the north side of High-
way 1 West from 8-16 dwelling units per
acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre.
3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
approximately 4 acres of land, known as
the Jensen tract. located east of Harlocke
(!) Street from AM-44 to AS.5,
4. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
an approximate 11.5 acre tract of land,
known as the Auppert tract, located gener-
ally north of Highway 1 West from RM.44
to RS-8.
5. An ordinance amending the 'Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
an. acoroximate 2 acre tract of land locat-
ed ger:erally on the east and west sides of
Har!oci<e Street from AM.44 to RS.5.
6. An crcinance amending Chapter 36 of the
Coce of Ordinances of the City of Iowa
City. Iowa. entitled "Zoning" to permit
building contractor facilities in the CC-2
zone ':JY special exception.
7. A resolution to annex land in the vicinity
of :he intersection of Mormon Trek Boule-
vard and Highway 1 and to annex land
ncr:hwest of the intersection.
8. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations for
prope~ located in the vicirlity of the Mor-
men Trek BoulevardlHighway 1 intersec-
tion from County A 1 to CI-1 and land
northwest of the intersection from County
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9. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
a property located at 402 S. Linn Street
from PRM to CB-5.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing
will be held by the City Council of Iowa City,
Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 5th day of July.
1994, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, /
410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at
which hearing the Council will consider:
1. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan if Jp ,
to change the land use map designation of
property located east of Harlocke Street 1llq
from 1 6-24 dwelling units per acre to 2-8
dwelling units per acre.
2. An ar:-:endment to the Comprehensive Plan
to :hange the land use map designation of
property located on the north side of High-
way 1 West from 8-16 dwelling units per
acre to 2.8 dwelling units per acre. q)0
3. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordi-
nance by changing the use regulations of
approximately 4 acres of land. known as /
the Jensen tract, located east of Harlocke
St;ee~ from AM.44 to AS-5. 1/;.1
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narce by Changing the use regulations of ~
an approximate 11.5 acre tract of land.
known as the Auppert tract, located gener- 10/11
ally north of Highway 1 West from AM.44
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narce by changing the use regulations of
an 3ccroximate 2 acre tract of land locat.
ec ;e~erally on the east and west sides of
Har'ocica Street from AM-44 to AS-S.
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narce by changing the use regulations for
prcce~ located in the vicinity of the Mar.
man Trek Boulevard/Highway 1 intersec-
tion from County A 1 to CI.1 and land
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE TWO
ACRE TRACT OHAND GENERALLY LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF HARLOCKE STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA, FROM RM.44, HIGH
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RS-
5, A LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning
Commission has studied the subject area; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has found that
the existing RM-44 zoning is inappropriate
because traffic from the subject area travels
through a neighboring low density single-family
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has
recommended that the subject area be rezoned
from RM-44, High Density Multi.Family
Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single Family
Residential:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. APPROVAL. That the property
described below is hereby reclassified from its
present classification of RM-44, High Density
Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density
Single Family Residential.
Lots 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, Weeber's
Third Addition to Iowa City, Iowa,
according to the recorded plat thereof.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The Building
Inspector 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
this Ordinance as provided by law.
SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND
RECORDING. The City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to certify a copy of this
Ordinance which shall be recorded by the
owner at the Office of the County Recorder of
Johnson County, Iowa, upon final passage and
publication as provided by law.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances In conflict with the
provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section,
provision or part of this 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
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SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Iowa City City Council will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, September 13, 1994, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic
Center, 410 E. Washington Street, to receive
comments on proposed revisions to the Iowa
City Human Rights Ordinance. Proposed
revisions include adding EDUCATION as a
protected activity, HOUSING provisions
modeled after the Federal Fair Housing Act, and
the addition of DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP
provisions. A complete copy of the ordinance
with all proposed revisions is available for
examination in the Office of the City Clerk,
Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa
City, Iowa 52240. Written comments may be
directed to the Iowa City City Council at the
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Sec. 2-52. Requirements and eligibility.
la) A domestic partnership shall exist between two (2) adults if all of the following are
true:
(1) The persons are not related by blood closer than permitted under the marriage
laws of the state.
(2) Neither person is married.
(3) The persons are competent to enter into a contract.
(4) The persons declare that they are each other's sole domestic partner.
(5) The persons declare that they are in a relationship of mutual support, caring
and commitment and are responsible for each other's welfare. For these purposes, mutual
support means that they contribute mutually to each other's maintenance and support.
(6) The persons file a statement of domestic partnership as set forth in this Article.
(7) The persons agree to notify the city of the termination of their domestic
partnership, or a change in their employment or residence which would render them
ineligible to register as domestic partners under this Article.
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(al The City Clerk shall accept an application to register as domestic partners from
persons who state in such application that they meet the definition of domestic partners in
this Article. The City Clerk shall provide forms as necessary to interested individuals.
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(1) in a partnership where at least one person resides in Iowa City; or
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Sec. 2-54. Termination.
(a) Either person in a domestic partnership may initiate termination of the domestic
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statement must declare that:
(1) the domestic partnership is terminated; and
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partner cannot be located or refuses to accept the mailed notice. A properly mailed notice
which is returned as refused or undeliverable shall be adequate proof.
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
CIVIC CENTER LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jason Chen, Mel Dautremont/ Ric Graf, Pat
Harvey, Sara Mehlin, Dorothy Paul, Ken Gatlin
Alison Ames Galstad
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ann Shires
STAFF PRESENT:
Anne Burnside, Heather Shank
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman, Alison Ames Galstad called the meeting to order at 703
p.m.. A motion to approve the minutes of the August 22, 1994,
meeting was approved unanimously.
PRESENTATION BY MARIANNE MILKMAN
Marianne Milkman introduced to the Commission, City Steps,
HUD's consolidated strategy for housing, services and economic
development, i. e ., job creation, for low and very low income people
in the community. Milkman asked Commission members to participate
in scheduled public meetings to talk to individuals about their
needs for housing, jobs and services, i.e., childcare. Milkman
also suggested Commission members go to the soup kitchen and the
Salvation Army dinners, Milkman is going to consider having a
Commission member on the strategy board. The board has the
responsibility of determining the priority needs for funding.
Jason Chen and Dorothy Paul agreed to go to the soup kitchen
lunch. Heather Shank indicated she would go to the Salvation Army
dinner. Ken Gatlin agreed to attend the public meeting at Pheasant
Ridge.
Ric Graf mentioned to Milkman that he felt Hud was becoming
more attentive to aids housing needs. Sara Mehlin informed Milkman
of a needs study that was completed by ISED. Mehlin indicated she
would provide Milkman with the information.
Pat Harvey suggested the Commission would benefit from an
updated assessment of impediments to fair housing.
ORDINANCE REVISION
Alison Ames Galstad indicated that the City Council's
consideration of the revisions in the ordinance was deferred until
October 11, 1994. Galstad stated she will attend the October 11,
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Pat Harvey inquired as to a testing project to determine
discrimination in housing in the Iowa City area. Alison Ames
Galstad informed the group that HUD grants for testing will be
available in December. Dale Helling indicated that he was in
possession of the grant material and he would give it to the
subcommittee. The subcommittee includes Sara Mehlin, Ken Gatlin,
and Pat Harvey.
Galstad mentioned that Community Day was a big success. She
informed the Commission that a great deal of information was
disseminated.
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heard from representatives of the Baha'i of Iowa City. Jason Chen
and Galstad agreed to speak with Michael Cavitt on the Baha'i's
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Dale Helling reported that the ADA Community Coalition had
formed a subcommittee to appoint the chair and co-chairs of their
group. At the next meeting the mission statement will be selected.
Jason Chen will contact Adrian Wing to see if she would like
to give the Commission an update on her work involving youth and
gangs. He will see if she can come for the next meeting.
Jason Chen announced he had received a letter from John
Roberts thanking him for his speech to 80 international students
and asking him if he would be interested in giving more speeches.
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Commission members approved name tags.
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Mel Dautremont announced NOW was presenting/ "Women's Images
In The Media," featuring a 40 minute film on Thursday, October 20,
1994, at 7 p.m. in the Iowa City Public Library, room B.
Dautremont also informed the commission of a Dawn Atkin's need for
material for her Anthology Lookinq Oueer: Body Imaqe & Identity In
The Lesbian. Bisexual & Gay Community (ies) . Submissions and/or
queries should be sent to: Dawn Atkins, P.O. Box 861, Iowa City, IA
62244-0861. The deadline is January 1, 1995.
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meeting to address questions and she suggested Commissioners attend
as well.
The Commission discussed Karen Kubby's concern that familial
status is not included as a protected class in all places in the
ordinance in which marital status is listed as protected. Kubby
proposed that wherever marital status is listed as a protected
class, familial status also be listed. Anne Burnside mentioned
that familial status protection was added to the housing section of
the ordinance so that the ordinance would be in compliance with
HUD's Fair Housing Act of 1988. The Commission discussed whether
the addition of familial status to every section of the ordinance
that protects marital status was necessary. Anne Burnside
suggested the Commission take the issue under advisement. She
pointed out that the ordinance can be amended in the future if the
Commission determines that changes need to be made. The Commission
unanimously agreed to leave the revised ordinance as is for the
time being. Burnside suggested the legislative history of the
addition of familial status to the Fair Housing Act be researched.
Shank agreed.
Anne Burnside informed the Commission that Marian Karr had
spoken to her regarding the ordinance's inclusion of a fee for the
domestic registry. Burnside stated that although a fee will be
charged, it will no longer be set out in the ordinance.
Naomi Novick went through the ordinance and made editorial
changes. Burnside and Shank agreed to review the changes.
HUMAN RIGHTS BREAKFAST
Heather Shank gave 10 nominations for the human rights awards
to Jason Chen and Mel Dautremont. Jason, Mel and Ann Shires. will
pick the award winners by next week. Pat Harvey indicated she and
Ann Shires will take tickets at the breakfast and Alison Ames
Galstad will be the MC. Shank agreed to call Dottie Ray and WSUI
to see if she and Dorothy Paul can promote the breakfast on the
radio. Commission members agreed to talk to people about the
breakfast. Shank agreed to provide each commission member with
ticket order forms and posters.
STATUS OF CURRENT CASES
Shank mentioned that the list of current cases is not complete
but she will have the list completely updated by the next meeting.
The commission members were divided into three teams for the
purpose of probable cause determinations and conciliation. Shank
indicated she would provide Commissioners with information on the
elements of specific discrimination offenses. The Commission
agreed with the suggestion that Burnside and/or Shank attend
conciliations between the parties. Commission members also agreed
to put probable cause determinations in writing. (The team will
submit one determination.)
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