HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-20 OrdinanceJuly 18, 2002
Mayor
City Council Members
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: Rezoning Application Gringer Propel~ies LLC
Dear Mayor aand Councils Members,
I am responding to the application of Gringer Properties, LLC regarding their
rezoning request from I-I to CI-1. Aas you know, I own aand manage a
large mobile home cotat across the street from this property. My tenants are
very concerned about the noise, dust and other problems associated with
comlnercial enterprises so close to their residences. I am asking that the
applicatant, Gringer Properties, LLC, be required to enter into a conditional
zoning agreement such that the hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and that no activities woould be permitted on Sundays. In
addition, I would like the agreement to also restrict the amount of dust,
exhaust, noise and other activities, if possible. Futher, we would like some
type of a limit on outside storage so that the area may be maintained in a neat
and presentable condition.
We are sure the rezoning will go thru as the City has allowed the business' to
begin operation before rezoning was passed. No consideration that I am
living across tthe street, in residention zoning since 1970. I have invited
council members to come down to see the properties, but no one has shown
up yet. We object to the rezoning please have consideration for our tenants
and us.
What other business in Iowa City has a gravel driveway?
Thank you,
prepared by: Shelley McCafferty, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5243 (REZ02-00005)
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4027
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, RS-8, TO OVERLAY HISTORIC PRESERVATION, OHP/RSo8, DESIGNATING THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 747 W. BENTON STREET AS AN IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK.
WHEREAS, The property owner, William Buss, has filed with the City a nomination for the designation of
said property as an Iowa City Historic Landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed and evaluated the significance of the
building located on said property and has determined that it meets the requ'irements for designation as an
Iowa City Historic Landmark; and
WHEREAS, at its public hearing on May 23, 2002 the Historic Preservation Commission nominated the
subject property for designation as an iowa City Historic Landmark; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 20, 2002, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the proposed landmark nomination; and
WHEREAS, the State Historical Society of Iowa has reviewed said nomination and concurs with the
assessment of the Historic Preservation Commission that the subject property meets the criteria for
designation as a historic landmark; and
WHEREAS, the designation of the subject property would be consistent with the goals and objectives of
the City's Historic Preservation Plan, which is an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. APPROVAL. The following described property is hereby designated as an Iowa City
Historic Landmark pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 4, Land Control and Development, Article C, Historic
Preservation Regulations:
Commencing at the southeast corner of the NWl/4 of Section 16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the
5thP.M., thence North 341 feet to the center of the public highway, thence west along the center of the
public highway 166.5 feet, thence south to a point 30 rods south of the north line of the SWl/4 of said
Section 16, thence east parallel with the north line of said SW1/4 to the east line of said SWl/4, thence
north along the east line of said SWl/4 to the point of beginning.
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. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance,
the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and to record the same
at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, all as provided by law.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional
SECTION VI EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 20thday of August, 2002
Ordinance No. 02-4027
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Ordinance No. 02-4027
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It was moved by O' Donnel 1 and seconded by Champ i on that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
× Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration 8/1/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration .........................
Vote for passage:
Date published 8/28/02
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration
and vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time.
AYES: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, 0'Donnell. NAYS: Kanner.
ABSENT: None.
Prepared by: Bob Miklo, Sr. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5240 (REZ02-0002)
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4028
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-12) PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR SlLVERCREST TO ALLOW FOUR 4-
UNIT TOWNHOUSE STYLE BUILDINGS AND FOUR 24-UNIT INDEPENDENT LIVING BUILDINGS FOR
ELDERLY RESIDENTS ON 12.18 ACRES, LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF
AMERICAN LEGION ROAD.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City City Council has approved a Planned Development Overlay (OPDH-
12) preliminary plan for Silvercrest, a retirement community including a 68-unit assisted living apartment
building, a 120-unit independent living apartment building, a 40-unit assisted living building for persons with
Alzheimer's, and a medical office building; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Silvercrest-lowa City, L.P., has requested the City amend the preliminary
OPDH plan to reconfigure the independent living apartment building; and
WHEREAS, the revised plan includes four 4-unit townhouse style buildings and four 24-unit independent
living apartment buildings in lieu of a 120-unit independent apartment building; and
WHEREAS, the buildings will include brick veneer and hardboard siding; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed amendments to the
OPDH plan and has recommended approval of the same including the variations from the zoning regulations
illustrated on the preliminary OPDH plan and listed in Section II below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE rT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. APPROVAL. The amended preliminary OPDH plan for the property described below is
hereby approved:
Lot 2 and Outlot "A" of Silvemrest Residential Community, as recorded in Book 40, Page 174, at the
Records of Johnson County, Iowa; and Auditor's Pamel #2001-001 (Lot 1) as shown on the plat recorded
thereof in Plat Book 42, Page 28.
SECTION II. VARIATIONS. To encourage the development of the proposed retirement community and
to allow clustered development as provided for in Sections 14-6J-2-D and 14-6J-2-B of the City Code, the
following variations are approved as a pad of the preliminary OPDH Plan: a waiver of the minimum 35 feet of
frontage required on a public street; a reduction in rear yards as shown on the OPDH plan; and a waiver of
the 35-foot height limit to 45 feet for those buildings with underground parking as shown on the OPDH plan.
SECTION III. ZONING MAP. Upon final passage, approval and publication of this Ordinance as provided
by law, the Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, to conform to this zoning amendment.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and pads of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or pad of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect affer its final passage, approval and
publica/j~as provided by law. ~
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CITY CLERK- '
Ordinance No. 02-4028
Page 2
It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by 0' Donnel 1 that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration R/1/fi2
Voteforpassage: AYES: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration ......................
Vote for passage:
Date published 8/28/02
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time.
AYES: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. NAYS: Kanner.
ABSENT: None.
Prepared by: John Yapp, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247 (REZ02-00009)
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4029
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION
FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY, RS-8 AND LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY, RM-12 TO
MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY, OPDH-20 FOR
2.12 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET AND EAST OF GEORGE
STREET.
WHEREAS, Christian Retirement Services, Owner of Oaknoll Retirement Residence, has applied for a
rezoning of 2.12 acres in property from RS-8 and RM-12 to OPDH-20, and has submitted a preliminary
Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH) plan for the development of the property; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary OPDH plan illustrates a 92,000 square foot addition to the Oaknoll facility,
including 43 elderly apartment units and over 15,000 sq. ft. of public space; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the preliminary OPDH plan and finds
the design of it to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and has recommended approval of the
said plans; and
WHEREAS, the final OPDH plan shall include a lighting, landscaping, and tree protection plan for the
development; and
WHEREAS, due to the applicant not intending to finalize the OPDH plan for a number of years, the
preliminary OPDH plan will be in effect for a minimum of five years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. APPROVAL. The zoning designation for the property described below is hereby changed
from Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8 and Low Density Multi-Family, RM-12 to Medium Density Multi-
Family - Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-20, and the preliminary OPDH plan for said property
is hereby approved for a minimum of five years:
WEST BENTON COURT
All of West Benton Court as shown on the plat of Streb's First Addition to Iowa City, Iowa, plat
recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 401 at the Johnson County Recorder's being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 15 of said Streb's First Addition;
thence North 1°20' West 311.6 feet along the Westerly right-of-way line of said West Benton
Court to a point of intersection with the South line if Lot 4 of Part Four of Terrace Hill Addition
to Iowa City, Iowa, said point also being the Northeast corner of Lot 11 of said Streb's First
Addition;
thence South 89°52' East 50.0 feet along the South line of said Lot 4 to the Northwest corner
of Lot 18 of said Streb's First Addition;
thence South 1°20' East 311.5 feet along the Easterly right-of-way line to a point of
intersection with the Northerly right-of-way line of West Benton Street, said point being the
Southwest comer of Lot 16 of said Streb's First Addition;
thence North 90°00, East 50.0 feet along said Northerly right-of-way line to the point of
beginning and containing 15,577 square feet more or less.
LOT 6 THROUGH LOT 15
All of Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 as shown on the plat of Streb's First Addition
to Iowa City, Iowa, plat recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 401 at the Johnson County Recorder's
Office, containing 2.12 acres more or less.
SECTION II PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING PLAN. To allow the development
of an elderly housing facility and to ensure the design of said facility is compatible with the surrounding
Ordinance No. 02-4029
Page 2
neighborhood, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary OPDH plan,
which illustrates the proposed addition to the Oaknoll retirement residence facility north of Benton Street and
east of George Street.
SECTION III. ZONING MAP. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to change the
zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa to conform to this amendment upon final passage, approval, and
publication of this ordinance as provided by law.
SECTION IV. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
certify a copy of this ordinance and a copy of the Preliminary OPDH Plan for this property, and record the
same in the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final
passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, as provided by law.
SECTION V. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
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CITY CLERhK
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Ordinance No. 02-4029
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It was moved by Wi ] burn and seconded by O' Donne] l that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ^BSTA I N:
X Champion
X Kanner
Lehman X
){ O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration 7/].6/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, O'Donnel], Vanderhoef.
NAYS: Pfab. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: Lehman
Second Consideration 8/1/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner.
NAYS: Pfab. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Lehman.
Date published 8/28/02
Prepared by: Shelley McCafferty, PCD, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5243 (REZ02-00004)
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4030
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION, RNC-20, TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY- MEDIUM DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION, OSA/RNC-20, FOR A .41-ACRE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 341 RIVERSIDE DRIVE.
WHEREAS, 341 Riverside Drive is owned by Apehouse, L.C., and contains steep, critical and protected slopes;
and
WHEREAS, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance requires a Sensitive Areas Overlay zone and Sensitive Areas
Development Plan to be approved prior to development activity occurring on properties with steep, critical and
protected slopes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development of a 10-unit multifamily building and associated underground parking has
been designed to minimize disturbance to the steep and critical slopes, and provide a buffer between development
activity and protected slopes, as is required under the Sensitive Areas Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Sensitive Areas Development Plan includes a variation from the 35-foot maximum building
height standard to allow for a building height of 38.5 feet and reduction of the buffer between development activity and
protected slopes as allowed by the Sensitive Areas Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the waiver of the 35-foot maximum building height standard to allow for a building height of 38.5 feet
encourages more compact development and allows the transfer of dwelling unit density from environmentally
sensitive areas of the property to nonenvironmentally sensitive areas of the property and results in sufficient light and
air circulation for the building; and
WHEREAS, the reduction of the buffer between development activity and protected slopes is appropriate
because it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City that the development activity has been designed to
eliminate hazards, and said reduction will facilitate a reasonable use of the property while protecting sensitive
features.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. APPROVAL. The properly described below is hereby reclassified from its current designation of
Medium Density Multifamily Neighborhood Conservation, RNC-20, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSNRNC-20, and the
associated Sensitive Areas Development Plan is hereby approved: Lot 9, Block 4, Manville Heights, Iowa City, Iowa.
SECTION II. VARIATIONS. Section 14-6K-1-1-3 of the City Code provides that the buffer requirements relating to
protected slopes may be reduced if a geologist or professional engineer can demonstrate to the satisfaction of
the City that a development activity can be designed to eliminate hazards, and Section 14--6K-1-N-3-g of the City
Code provides that maximum building height may be waived to encourage more compact development and allow
the transfer of dwelling unit density from environmentally sensitive areas of the property to nonenvironmentally
sensitive areas of the property if the design of the development results in sufficient light and air circulation for the
building. The following reduction and waiver are approved as a part of the Sensitive Areas Development Plan:
a. Reduction of the buffer between the development activity and the protected slopes to no less than 10
feet as depicted on the Sensitive Areas Development Plan.
b. Waiver of the 35-foot maximum building height standard to allow for a building height of 38.5 feet.
SECTION III. ZONING MAP. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and publication of this
ordinance as provided by law.
SECTION IV. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a
copy of this ordinance and a copy of the Sensitive Areas Development Plan for this property, and record the same in
the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage, approval
and publication of this ordinance, as provided by law.
SECTION V. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance
are hereby repealed.
SECTION VI SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid
or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision
or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Ordinance No. 02-4030
Page 2
SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
~.u~.and approved this 20thdayof August ,20 02 .
MAYOR
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It was moved by Champi on and seconded by Vanderhoef that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll carl there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
× O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X WiIburn
First Consideration 7/16/02
Voteforpassage:AYES: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 8/1/02
VoteforpaSsage:AYES: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 8/28/02
Dear City Council members:
My name is Gary Klinefelter. I am the project manager for the proposed Lucy project.
Please allow me to address two issues:
1) the history of this project
2) "neighborhood objections"
In the early part of 2001, during the negotiations for the purchase of the Alpha Epsilon Pi
property, the APEHOUSE, owner Jim Peterson met with representatives of H.I.S.
Assurances were given that another structure could be built on this site. This was crucial
as the purchase and renovation of the existing fraternity house into apartments was not
economically feasible as a "stand alone" project. The completed renovation of the
Apehouse building this past year resulted in twelve unique and quality built apartments,
for which a Historic Preservation award was given for "commercial redevelopment".
In spite of the fact that the owners have met the development standards that the City
requires, the process for obtaining a Building Permit has taken on an unduly lengthy time.
Please keep in mind that required submittals to the City for this project began in mid
April; planning, design, and engineering work began much earlier. We recognize that
Iowa City has additional safeguards in place to scrutinize development, such as the
Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Several Manville Heights residents have chosen to abuse
this process by the tactic of makingeleventh hour appeals and raising issues irrelevant to
the approval process e.g. the 220 River St. building project and traffic. Apehouse LC has
acted in good faith to address concerns of the neighborhood and P&Z members during
that phase of the approval process, and received a 7-0 vote of endorsement and approval
by the Commission, apparently having addressed all potential problems. In fact, at the
final P&Z meeting no person from the Manville Heights neighborhood spoke, even
though several were in attendance. We believed that we could proceed toward a timely
approval of this project. We would like the Council to consider collapsing the final two
readings into one since we are missing a Council meeting in early August. We have
submitted a written request for this.
The second issue I would like to speak to is neighborhood objections ......
You have in your packet of materials a petition from thc Eastern Manville Heights
Neighborhood Association. The way this petition is worded, I would have signed it had I
not known the truth. Thc petition gives ominous misinformation about this building
project and states that "the beautiful bluff above the Iowa River will be forever altered".
It is likely that during the summer when trees are in full leaf, thc proposed Lu~ .b~ldi~r~
will not even be seen from Riverside Drive or from other areas to the east. '~' '~ ~:
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Areas adjacent to and including the proposed building site have had long term and serious
storm water drainage deficiencies which have included serious erosion and flooding. The
proposed Lucy project, in cooperation with the City Engineering staff and the adjacent
property owner Jim Clark, will provide an engineered and long term solution to these
storm water deficiencies.
Regarding increased traffic in the neighborhood ......
The Apehouse as a fraternity had a maximum allowable occupancy of 59 residents. It
seems to me that this large of a number of 18, 19, and 20 year old males would have been
more of a "hazard" in terms of traffic and driving practices than the graduate students and
professionals who will live in these apartments. The remodeled Apehouse has twelve
apartments with a total of eighteen bedrooms. It is currently leasing at a ratio of less than
one person per bedroom. Three of the four two-bedroom apartments in the building are
leased to one occupant. One of the main reasons these tenants have chosen to live at this
site is so that they can abstain fi.om using a car because of the proximity to campus, and
they are able to enjoy walking or riding a bicycle to get to their destination.
The Apehouse and proposed Lucy building combined will have a total number of
occupants that is less than the Apehouse, operating as a fraternity, could have had. The
combined projects also provide more than the minimum required off-street parking
spaces required by zoning standards, and many more than the original fraternity had.
Regarding 220 River St (or the River and Ellis building) .......
Several Manville Heights residents, speaking in opposition to the proposed "Lucy"
project, have mentioned the building currently under construction at the comer of River
St. and Ellis Avenue. That building seems to be a source of contention for some
neighbors, and seems in their minds to be linked to the Lucy and Apehouse projects. I
would be happy to provide accurate information regarding the River and Ellis building if
the council would like, however it is not really relevant to the proposal before you
tonight.
((The River/Ellis Street property also contained a fraternity house. The fi.atemity that
rented the property for seven years fiom Cindy Parsons closed as an active chapter. After
great effort was made to lease the property to other groups it became obvious that there
were no prospects to lease the property. Facing the prospect of having an empty building
for the fall of 2001 the decision was made to raze the existing structure and build new.
Architect John Shaw was hired to design a building that would reflect some of the "arts
and crafts" features of the former building. There is no surface parking, it is all
underground. The grounds will be beautifully landscaped. All 14 of the deluxe
condominium units are handicapped accessible. Energy efficiency, renewable materials,
security and safety of the residents and other design amenities are incorporated into this
building. When this project is completed it will be a beautiful building.
Consider ..... the River Street property could have been sold and the much overused
mansard roof and vinyl sided apartment building with lots of concrete surface parking
could have been constructed and "technically" met the City standards. This has not
happened. Instead, great effort has been made and a great sum of money has been
invested to build something that gives the opportunity for others to enjoy the beauty and
benefits of living close to campus in Manville Heights.))
Summary ..... The proposed Lucy building is another quality project that will be carefully
developed. The City's standards have been met, and in fact exceeded. This project, in
conjunction with the City's storm water improvements, will eliminate current drainage
deficiencies. This infill development is the positive alternative to urban sprawl and is
compatible with the zoning that is in place. It is my goal as project manager to complete
the Lucy building and have the neighbors have the same accolades for the Lucy building
as they have had for the Apehouse. Please expedite this approval process so that high
quality housing can be provided for persons who want to live close to campus and not
have to rely on an automobile.
G'Tary Klin~felter '
1131 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
330-1096
Prepared by: John Yapp, PCD, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247 (REZ02-00003)
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4031
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY MULITFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, RM-12, TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-LOW-DENSITY MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, OSA/RM-12, FOR LOT 2 OF FIRST AND ROCHESTER SUBDIVISION, PART 1, A 38,041
SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF Is~' AVENUE, NORTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE
WHEREAS, Lot 2 of 1st and Rochester Subdivision Part 1 is owned by Marathon Construction, and contains
steep and critical slopes; and
WHEREAS, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance requires a Sensitive Areas Overlay zone and Sensitive Areas
Development Plan to be approved prior to development activity occurring on properties with steep and critical slopes;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed development of a 12-unit multifamily building and associated parking will disturb
approximately 35% of the critical slopes and 55% of the steep slopes as a result of the proposed development
project; and
WHEREAS, given the layout of the proposed development, the applicant has worked to minimize disturbance to
the steep and critical slopes, as is required under the Sensitive Areas Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Sensitive Areas Development Plan is in technical compliance with the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
~ The property described below is hereby reclassified from its current designation of
Low Density Multifamily Residential, RM-12, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA/RM-12, and the associated Sensitive
Areas Development Plan is hereby approved:
Lot 2, 1st and Rochester Subdivision Part 1, in accordance with the plat recorded in Book 23, Page 78, at the
Johnson County Recorder's Office, Iowa City, Iowa.
SECTION II ZONING MAP, The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning map of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and publication of 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 and a copy of the Sensitive Areas Development Plan for this property, and record the same in
the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage, approval
and publication of this ordinance, as provided by law.
SECTION IV REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V SEVERABIt ITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid
or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision
or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI EFFECTIVE DATF This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
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It was moved by 0' Donnel 1 and seconded by Vanderhoef that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration 7/2/02
Voteforpassage:AYES: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, 0'Donnell.
NAYS: Kanner, Pfab. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 7/16/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.
NAYS: Pfab, Kanner. ABSENT: None.
Date published 8/28/02
Prepared by: John Yapp, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247 (VAC02-00001)
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4032
AN ORDINANCE VACATING 32,710 SQ. FT. OF FRONTAGE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG
THE FRONTAGE OF 801 HIGHWAY 1 WEST.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Diane Williamson, has applied for the vacation of 32,710 sq. ft. of frontage
road right-of-way along the frontage of the property at 801 Highway 1 West; and
WHEREAS, the frontage road property is not being used for overall traffic circulation, and does not
provide access to properties other than at 801 Highway 1 West; and
WHEREAS, to improve the function of the frontage road/Ruppert Road/Highway 1 intersection, the
applicant has agreed to permanently close the existing frontage road access at Ruppert Road, and relocate it
approximately 200 feet from Highway 1; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to provide landscaping along the Highway 1 frontage to further the
City's goal of highway entranceway beautification, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed
and approved said landscaping plan; and
WHEREAS, the applicant agreed to combine the two commercial lots fronting on the frontage road to
avoid a lot being created with frontage only on Highway 1; and WHEREAS, necessary utility easements will be created.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SEC~LO~L~CA~D~. The City of Iowa City hereby vacates the right-of-way legally described as
follows:
Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 16, Township 79;
North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence N00°51'23"E, along the East Line of
said Southwest Quarter, 1657.17 feet; Thence S74°57'52"W, 62.38 feet, to a Point on the East
Line of Lot 1 of Ruppert Subdivision - Part One; Thence N00°51'23"E, long said East Line, 1.61
feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence Northwesterly, 37.10 feet along said East Line on a 20.00
foot radius curve, concave Southwesterly, whose 32.00 foot chord bears N52°17'03"W; Thence
S74°34'32"W, along the North Line of said Lot 1, a distance of 94.96 feet; Thence Southwesterly,
413.41 feet, along said North Line on a 2727.58 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose
413.02 foot chord bears S70°14'01"W; Thence N00°51'23"E, along said North line, 7.99 feet;
Thence S74°57'52"W, 44.17 feet; Thence Southwesterly, 184.38 feet, along a 2231.90 foot radius
curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 184.33 foot chord bears S72°35'52"W, to a Point on the
Easterly Line of Westport Plaza; Thence N49°57'39"W, along said Easterly Line, 5.64 feet, to its
intersection with the Southerly Right of Way Line of Iowa Highway No. 1; Thence Northeasterly,
646.94 feet, along said Southerly Right of Way Line on a 2777.58 foot radius curve, concave
Southeasterly, whose 645.48 foot chord bears N67o54'05"E; Thence N74°34'32"E, along said
Southerly Right of Way Line, 136.30 feet, to its intersection with the northerly projection of the
Easterly Line of Lot 1, of said Ruppert Subdivision; Thence S00°51'23"W, along said Northerly
Projection, 78.76 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Right of Way Vacation Parcel contains
32,710 square feet, more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record.
~. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III SEVERABILITY. if any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
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Passed and approved this 20th day.~of August ,2002.
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It was moved by 0' Donnet 1 and seconded by Vanderhoef that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration 7/:[6/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, 0'Donne11, Wi]burn.
NAYS: Kanner, Pfab. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 8/1/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Lehman, 0'Donne11, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.
NAYS: Kanner, Pfab. ABSENT: None.
Date published 8/28/02
Prepared by: Tim Hennes, Sr. Building Inspector, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5122
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4033
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE A, BUILDING CODE, BY
ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2000 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX F RADON CONTROL METHODS, 2000
EDITION, PUBLISHED IN COOPERATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
BUILDING OFFICIALS, BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL,
INC., AND THE SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC., AND
PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF
THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt the 2000 Edition of the international Building
Code and International Residential Code as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, Building
Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., and The Southern building Code Congress International, Inc.,
and to provide for certain amendments thereof; and to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of
the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, and to provide for its enforcement.
SECTION I1. Sections 14-5A-1, 14-5A-2, and 14-5A-3 of the iowa City Code are hereby repealed and the following
new Sections 14-5A-1, 14-5A-2, and 14-5A-3 are enacted in lieu thereof.
14-5A-1: Code Adopted: Subject to the following amendments, the 2000 edition of the International Building
Code (IBC) and 2000 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) are hereby adopted and shall be known as
the Iowa City Building Code or the Building Code. Interpretations of the Building Official may be guided by the
Application Guides, the IBC Handbook or the Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings.
14-5A-2: Interpretation of Building Code provisions: The provisions of this Code shall be held to be the
minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Iowa City. Any
higher standards in the state statute or City ordinance shall be applicable.
14-5A-3: Amendments to Code: The following sections of the 2000 edition of the International Building
Code and 2000 edition of the International Residential Code are amended as follows:
A. Section 105.2 of both the IBC and IRC. Delete Section 105.2 of both the IBC and IRC and insert in lieu
thereof the following:
105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A permit shall not be required for the following:
Building
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses;
provided the floor area does not exceed one hundred forty-four (144) square feet.
2. Fences not over six (6) feet in height.
3. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches high.
4. Retaining walls which are not over four (4) feet in height measured from the top of the footing to the top of the
wall unless the wall supports a surcharge or impounds flammable liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons and
if the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two-to-one (2:1).
6. Stoops, walks and driveways not over thirty (30) inches above grade which do not extend over any basement
or story below.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater sets and scenery.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall when projecting not more than fifty-four (54) inches.
10. Pre-fabricated swimming pools in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade if the capacity
does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons and is less than eighteen (18) inches in depth.
11. For structures regulated by the IRC the reapplication of shingles and roof sheathing provided less than 50%
of the sheathing is replaced and other structural alterations are not required.
12. For structures regulated by the IRC reapplication of siding and windows provided:
a. Window opening sizes are not altered and conforming rescue and escape windows are present in all
sleeping rooms.
b. Property is not located in the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, or a Conservation District Overlay Zone,
or is not an iowa City Historic Landmark.
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Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits shall be required for the
above-exempted items. Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in a manner in violation of the provisions of this Code or any other laws or
ordinances of this jurisdiction.
B. Section 105.5 of both the IBC and IRC. Modify Section 105.2 of both the IBC and IRC by adding a sentence
to the end as follows:
In no case shall the permit be effective unless the work covered by the permit is completed within 24
months of the date on which the original permit was issued.
C. Section 105.9 of both the IBC and IRC. Add two new Sections 105.9 and 105.9.1 to the IBC and R105.9 and
R105.9.1 to the IRC as follows:
105.9 Demolition permits required. A demolition permit shall be required as follows:
1. For the removal of any building or structure.
2. For the removal of any portion of a building (i.e. porch, porch railing, decorative brackets and trim, dormers,
chimneys, etc.) that is located within a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone or a Conservation District Overlay
Zone, or is an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
105.9.1 Requirements. The applicant for any demolition permit shall state on the application the proposed
disposal plans for all demolition materials. No demolition permit shall be issued until seven (7) working days after
the date an application has been properly filed and said demolition permit shall not be effective until applicant has
posted the premises to be demolished with a notice to be provided by the City and as directed by the City; provided,
however, that accessory buildings as defined in the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance and having no historic significance
and dangerous buildings shall be exempt from said notice and waiting requirement.
D. Section 107.3 of both the IBC and IRC. Amend Section 107.3 of both the IBC and IRC as follows:
107.3 Temporary power:
Replace the words" ICC Electric Code" with Iowa City Electric Code.
E. Section 108.2 of both the IBC and IRC. Delete Section 108.2 in the IBC and IRC and insert in lieu thereof the
following:
108.2 Permit Fees and Valuations. The fee for any permit shall be as set forth in the building permit fee
schedule as established by resolution of the City Council. The determination of value or valuation under any of the
provisions of this Code shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit
and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well
as all finish work, painting, roofing, site grading, paving, landscaping, elevators, and other permanent equipment.
The value to be used in computing the value of construction for reports shall be the total value of all construction
work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, site grading, paving, landscaping, elevators, fire extinguisher systems and other permanent
equipment.
F. Section 108.3 of both the IBC and IRC. Delete Section 108.3 in both the IBC and IRC and insert in lieu
thereof the following:
108.3 Plan Review Fees.
When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 106 and the value of the proposed building
or work exceeds fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), a plan review fee shall be paid before the permit may be issued.
Should the project be abandoned and the permit not issued after the plan review has been started, the plan review
fee shall still be due and payable. The plan review fee shall be as set forth by resolution of City Council. Plan
review fees are separate fees from the permit fee specified in Section 108.2 and are in addition to permit fees.
G. Sect[on 109.3.5 of the IBC. Delete Section 109.3.5 in the IBC.
H. Section 112 of both the IBC and IRC. Delete Section 112 in both the IBC and the IRC and insert in lieu
thereof the following
Section 112 Appeals: See Section 14-5M Appeals in the City Code.
I. Section 202 of both the IBC and IRC. Add new definitions as follows:
Family: is an individual or two (2) or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or placement by
government or social service agency, occupying a dwelling unit as a single housekeeping organization. A family
may also be two (2) but not more than two (2) persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption.
Truss: is a pre-built and engineered component employing one or more triangles in its construction or an
approved design and engineering component that functions as a structural support member.
J. Section 202 of the IBC and IRC. Modify definitions as follows:
Habitable space: Add a sentence to the end of the definition of habitable space or room to read as follows:
Basement areas finished to a degree to encourage their use as anything other than storage or mechanical
rooms shall be considered habitable space.
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K. Table R301.2 (1) Modify by inserting data in the table as follows:
WIND FLOOD HAZARDS
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
GROUND Speed SEISMIC Frost WINTER
SNOW (mph) DESIGN Weathering Line Termite Decay DESIGN NFIP Firm
LOAD CATEGORY depth TEMP. Maps
25 90 A Severe 42" Moderate Slight -50 F 5-22-77 6-5-85
Heavy Moderate
L. Section R305.1 of the IRC. Modify by adding a 4th exception as follows:
4. Ceiling height may be reduced to six (6) feet eight (8) inches for main support beams and mechanical ducts
provided the prescribed ceiling height is maintained in at least two-thirds (2/3) of the room.
M. Section R310.1 of the IRC. Modify by deleting Section R310.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following:
R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue required. Basements and every sleeping room shall have at.
least one openable emergency escape and rescue window or exterior door opening for emergency escape and
rescue. Where openings are provided as a means of escape and rescue they shall have a sill height of not more
than 44 inches (1118 mm) above the floor. Where a door opening having a threshold below the adjacent ground
elevation serves as an emergency escape and rescue opening and is provided with a bulkhead enclosure, the
bulkhead enclosure shall comply with Section R310.3. The net clear opening dimensions required by this section
shall be obtained by the normal operation of the window or door opening from the inside. Escape and rescue
window openings with a finished sill height below the adjacent ground elevation shall be provided with a window
well in accordance with Section R310.2.
The egress window or door in a non-habitable basement shall be located a reasonable distance from the
internal access point. This distance shall not be less than one-half (1/2) of the distance from the bottom of the
interior stairs to the most remote exterior wall.
The window or door may open under a deck, pomh or other building projection provided;
a. there is at least 5 feet clearance between the ground and the lowest obstruction; and
b. the window or door is located within three feet of one side of the projection; and
c. the projection does not extend more than 12 feet beyond the wall containing the window or door.
An emergency escape and rescue windows may open to any location under a deck, porch or other building
projection provided there is at least 7 feet clearance between the ground and the lowest obstruction.
EXCEPTION: For emergency escape and rescue windows required for the remodeling or finishing of
space in an existing basement, the maximum sill height may be measured from an elevated landing not less
than 36 inches wide, not less than 18 inches out from the interior finish of the exterior wall and not more than 24
inches in height. The landing shall be permanently affixed to the floor below and the wall under the window it
serves.
N. Section R312.1.2 of the IRC. Delete both exceptions and add a new exception as follows:
EXCEPTION: At the exterior side of sliding doors or where there is a stairway of two or fewer risers located
at the exterior side of the exterior door provided the door does not swing over the stairway.
O. Section R314.3. of the IRC. Add an exception as follows:
EXCEPTION: Structures that existed prior to the adoption of this code shall be allowed 6'-6" headroom.
P. Section R315.1 of the IRC. Modify by deleting the first paragraph and insert in lieu thereof the following:
R315.1 Handrails. Handrails having minimum and maximum heights of 34 inches and 38 inches (864 mm
and 965 mm), respectively, measured vertically from the nosing of the treads, shall be provided on at least one
side of stairways. All required handrails shall be continuous the full length of the stairs with four or more risers
from a point directly above the top riser of a flight to a point directly above the lowest riser of the flight. Ends shall
be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or safety terminals. Handrails adjacent to a wall shall have a space
of not less than 1.5 inches (38 mm) between the wall and the hand-rail.
Q. Section R317.1.1 of the IRC. Modify by deleting the second exception and insert in lieu thereof the following:
2. Repairs to the exterior surfaces and additions of uncovered decks or stoops are except form the
requirements of this section.
R. Section R326 of the IRC. Delete Section R326 in the IRC and add a new section as follows:
R326 ACCESSIBILITY
R326.1 Scope. The provisions of this section are enacted to implement the City's policy that structures
regulated by this Code constructed with public funds be constructed using universal design features that provide
accessibility and usability for all.
Public funds shall mean funding or assistance from the City of Iowa City or any agent thereof thorough any of
the following means:
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1. a building contract or similar contractual agreement involving a City-funded program or fund;
2. any real e~tate received by the owner through a subsidy, lease, or donation by the City or its agents;
3. preferential tax treatment, bond assistance, mortgage assistance, or similar financial advantages from the
City or its agents;
4. disbursement of federal or state construction funds including a Community Development Block Grant; or
5. a City contract to provide funding or a financial benefit foi' housing.
R326.2 Minimum accessibility requirements for all dwelling units using public funds.
1. Wail Reinforcement.
One first floor bath shall be provided with wood blocking installed within wall framing, to support grab bars as
needed. The wood blocking, when measured to the center, shall be located between thirty-three inches (33") and
thirty-six inches (36") above the finish floor. The wood blocking shall be located in all walls adjacent to a toilet,
shower stall or bathtub.
2. Interior Doom.
All first floor doorways shall provide a minimum clear opening of thirty-two inches (32") when the door is open
ninety degrees (90°), measured between the face of the door and the opposite stop.
3. Switch and Outlet Requirements.
All wall switches controlling light fixtures and fans, shall be located at a height not to exceed fort-eight inches
(48") above the finished floor. Height shall be determined by measuring from the finished floor to the center of the
switch.
All receptacles shall be located at a height not less than fifteen inches (15") above the finished floor. Height
shall be determined by measuring from the finished floor to the center of the receptacle. When the receptacle
placement is prohibited by the height of a window or design feature, an alternate location can be approved by the
Building Official or a duly authorized designee.
4. No-Step Entrance.
Must provide at least one building entrance that complies with the Iowa City Building Code standard for an
accessible entrance on an accessibly route served by a ramp or a no-step entrance. A building entrance door must
have a minimum net clear opening of thirty-two inches (32"). The Building Official may waive this requirement based
on the determination that strict compliance is financially or environmentally impractical.
S. Section R401.3 of the IRC. Delete section R401.3 of the IRC and insert in lieu thereof the following:
401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of
collection so as not to create a hazard. Lots shall be graded so as to drain surface water away from foundation
wails. The grade away from the foundation walls shall be 5% at five feet and 3% at ten feet.
EXCEPTION: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit this provision, drains or swales
shall be provided to ensure drainage away from the structure.
T. Section R403.1.4 of the IRC. Modify by adding the number 1 to the exception and adding a second and third
exception as follows:
Exception:
1. Frost-protected footings constructed in accordance with Section R403.3 and footings and foundations
erected on solid rock shall not be required to extend below the frost line.
2. One story detached accessory buildings of wood or steel frame construction not used for human
occupancy and not exceeding one thousand (1,000) square feet in floor area may be constructed using
slab on grade construction as follows. The slab shall be three and one half inches thick, poured
monolithically with thickened perimeter footings extending twelve inches (12") below finish grade and be
sixteen inches (16") wide at the base. The top of the foundation shall not be less than six inches (6")
above finish grade. Reinforcement of the slab, including the thickened podion, shall be minimum 6x6-
10/10 welded wire mesh, #4 deformed reinforcing bars at twenty four inches (24") on center each way or
fiber mesh reinforced concrete.
3. One-story wood or metal frame building not used for human occupancy and not over 200 square feet in
floor area may be constructed with walls supported on a wood foundation plate or "skids" when approved
by the building official.
U. Section R404.1.2 of the IRC. Modify Section R404.1.2 by adding a second paragraph as follows:
Wall thickness may be reduced to eight inches (8") if a minimum of three (3) one-half inch diameter
deformed ASTM A615 grade 40 steel bars shall be placed horizontally at the center of the wall thickness with
one bar located within 14" of the top, one bar within 14" of the bottom and one bar located within 14" of the mid-
height of the wall.
V. Section R404.1.3 of the IRC. Modify by adding an exception after number 2 as follows:
EXCEPTION: Foundation walls with unbalanced lateral forces created by finish grade, i.e. walkout basements
which are exempt from the Iowa Architectural Act shall be designed by a licensed structural engineer or constructed
in accordance with the table and diagrams as follows:
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C.B. -- Corner Bar~ .1. 1~ FOUNDATION
ST == Thicknes~Span Wall T ~ .........,,,,~ ,. LOWER LEVEL WALKOUT
~ 8- & 12" Foundation Walls ~ ~ I
Provide corner bars to match Provide corner bars to match
horizontal foundation wall horizontal foundation walll
reinforcing into span wall 2'-O" reinforcing into span wall 2'~".
{s) ~pan I IT) Wall Thick.ss J Hor~. Refnf. C~r~er Bar (CB)
2. AH reinferci~ splices sha~l be lap~d a mln~mum of 24 d~ameters o~ the reintorci~ used.
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__ 2" Minimum Inside Face of
Wall to edge of reinforcing
See Schedule for
Horizontal Reinforcing
__ #4 Reinforcing Vertical
30" O.C. Typical
#4 Reinforcing Dow
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W. Section R602.10.1 of the IRC. Add third paragraph to section R602.10.1 as follows:
Spacing of braced wall lines shall not exceed thirty-five feet (35') on center in both the longitudinal and
transverse directions in each story.
X. Section R703.2 of the IRC. Modify as follows:
Delete the exception in its entirety.
Y. Table R703,4 of the IRC. Modify as follows:
Change all the responses in the column titled "SHEATHING PAPER REQUIRED" to Yes.
Z. Section R807.1 of the IRC. Delete section R807.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following:
807.1 Attic access. An attic access opening shall be provided to attics of buildings with combustible ceiling or
roof construction. The opening shall be located in a corridor, hallway, or other readily accessible location. The
opening shall not be located in a closet, bathroom, mechanical room, laundry room, or similar room or location.
Attics with a maximum vedical height of less than thirty inches need not be provided with access openings.
The clear opening shall not be less than twenty inches (20") by thirty inches (30"). Thidy inches (30")
minimum clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at or above the access opening.
AA. Section 903.4.2 of the IBC. Modify by deleting Section 903,4.2 and insed in lieu thereof the following:
903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible and visual devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler
system, Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single
sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the
building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler
system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
BB. Section 907.2.10.1.2 of the IBC. Modify by adding a fourth location requirement as follows:
4. Detectors shall be install in all common corridors and at the top and bottom of all stairway enclosures in
Division 1 Occupancies. In corridors, detectors shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of the end of the
corridor and in such a way that one detector is located for each thirty (30) feet of corridor length or spaced as
allowed by the fire code.
CC. Section 907.9.1.1 of the IBC. Modify Section 907.9.1.1 by adding a second paragraph as follows:
An exterior visual signaling device shall be installed in an approved location on the building and shall flash
when activated by the building fire alarm or sprinkler system.
DD.Sec, 1003.2.12.2 Exception #3 of the IBC. Modify Section 1003.2.12.2 by deleting exception #3 and inserting
in lieu thereof the following:
3. In occupancies in Group I-3, F, H and in all Group S occupancies except for parking garages, either open
or enclosed, balusters, horizontal intermediate rails or other construction shall not permit a sphere with a
diameter of 21 inches (533 mm) to pass through any opening.
EE. Section 1003.3.3.2. of the IBC. Modify by adding the number 1 to the first exception and adding a second
exception as follows:
EXCEPTION:
1. Spiral stairways complying with Section 1003.3.3.9 are permitted a 78-inch (1981 mm) headroom
clearance.
2. Stairs within individual dwelling units of Residential Group R occupancies that existed prior to the adoption
of this code are permitted a 78-inch headroom clearance.
FF. Section 1003.3.3.11. Exception 4 and 5 of the IBC. Modify by deleting exceptions 4 and 5 and insert in lieu
there of the following:
4. In Group R-3 occupancies, a change in elevation consisting of a three or fewer risers at an entrance or
egress door does not require handrails.
5. Changes in room elevations of three or fewer risers within dwelling units in Group R-2 and R-3
occupancies do not require handrails.
GG. Section 1005.3.4 of the IBC. Modify Section 1005.3.4 by adding a sentence to the third unnumbered
paragraph as follows:
Fire door assemblies in exit enclosures of R-2 occupancies shall also be automatic closing by actuation of a
smoke detector.
HH. Section 1009.1 of the IBC. Modify by deleting the exceptions and insert in lieu thereof the following:
EXCEPTION: The emergency escape and rescue opening is permitted to open onto a balcony within an
atrium in accordance with the requirements of Section 404 provided the balcony provides access to an exit and
the dwelling unit or sleeping room has a means of egress that is not open to the atrium.
II. Section 1009.1.1 of the IBC. Add a new Section 10091.1 in the IBC as follows:
1009.1.1 Location
The egress window or door in a non-habitable basement shall be located a reasonable distance from the
internal access point. This distance shall not be less than one-half (1/2) of the distance from the bottom of the
interior stairs to the most remote exterior wall.
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The window or door may open under a deck, porch or other building projection provided;
a. there is at least 5 feet clearance between the ground and the lowest obstruction; and
b. the window or door is located within three feet of one side of the projection; and
c. the projection does not extend more than 12 feet beyond the wall containing the window or door.
An emergency escape and rescue windows may open to any location under a deck, porch or other building
projection provided there is at least 7 feet clearance be~veen the ground and the lowest obstruction.
EXCEPTION: For emergency escape and rescue windows required for the remodeling or finishing of
space in an existing basement, the maximum sill height may be measured from an elevated landing not less
than 36 inches wide, not less than 18 inches out from the interior finish of the exterior wall and not more than 24
inches in height. The landing shall be permanently affixed to the floor below and the wall under the window it
serves.
JJ. Chapter 11 Of the IBC. Delete Chapter 11 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
Chapter 11 Accessibility, Section 1101. Buildings or portions of buildings shall be accessible to persons with
disabilities as required by 661-16 division VII of the Iowa State Administrative Code.
KK. Section 1208.2 of the IBC. Modify Section 1208.2 by adding a sentence to the end as follows:
The opening shall be located in a corridor, hallway, or other readily accessible location. The opening shall not
be located in a closet, bathroom, mechanical room, laundry room, or similar room or location.
LL. Part VII Plumbing, Chapters 25 through 32 inclusive of the IRC. Delete Part VII Plumbing Chapters 25
through 32 inclusive of the IRC and insert the following:
Part VII Plumbing, Chapter 25
Section P2501 GENERAL
P2501.t Scope. Plumbing systems shall comply with Title 14, Chapter 5 Article B, of the Iowa City Code.
MM. Part VIII Electrical, Chapters 33 through 42 inclusive of the IRC. Delete Part VIII Electrical Chapters 33
through 42 inclusive of the IRC and insert the following:
Part VIII Electrical, Chapter 33
Section E3301 GENERAL
8301.1 Applicability. Electrical systems shall comply with Title 14, Chapter 5 Article C, of the Iowa City
Code.
NN. Section 3409.2 of the IBC. Delete the first paragraph of Section 3409.2 and insert in lieu thereof the fo,owing:
3409.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to effective date of the ordinance in which there is work
involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this
section or the provisions of Sections 3402 through 3406.
SECTION Ill. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance
are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. The violation of any provision of this Ordinance is a municipal
infraction.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision
or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publicatio, g,-e~ provided by law.
Pass,,~an~;~approvedthis 20th day_of Au9ust,2002.
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It was moved by Wi 1 burn and seconded by Vanderhoef that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
x Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Nab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration 7116/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Kanner, Lehman, 0'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 8/1/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, 0'Donnell,
Pfab. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 8/28/02
Prepared by: Roger Jensen, Fire Marshall; 410 E. Washington St., iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5257
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4034
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION,
ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, REGULATING AND
GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES,
MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN
THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
Section I. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of
the City of Iowa City, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, including Appendix
Chapters B, C, D, E, F, and G, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted
as the code of the City of iowa City for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from
fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials
and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises
in the City of Iowa City and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and
each and all the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code, 2000
edition, published by the International Code Council, on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby
referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance. Section 7-1-1 through 7-1-
10 of the Iowa City City Code is hereby repealed and the following new Section 7-1 is enacted.
Section II. That the following sections are hereby amended
Section 101.1 Insert: Iowa City, Iowa
Section 109.3 Insert: simple misdemeanor, 500, 30 days
Section 111.4 Insert: 50, 500
Section Ill Fees for Inspections. Fees for inspections and other services related to enforcement of
this Code shall be established by the City Council by resolution and paid to the Fire Department.
Section IV. Amendments to the Fire Code. The following sections are amended to read as follows:
Section 104.1.1 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The code official and
members of fire prevention shall have the powers of a peace officer in performing their duties under this
Code.
Section 104.1.2 Add a new section to read as follows: The Fire Chief may appoint and designate
such members of the Fire Department as fire/police investigators upon being certified by the Iowa Law
Enforcement Academy. Fire/police investigators shall have the powers of a peace officer in performing
their duties under this Code, including full powers of arrest to effectuate their duties of enforcing city
ordinances and state statutes. Notwithstanding his/her status as a peace officer, a fire/police investigator
shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Iowa City Fire Department for all purposes and shall
perform such functions as the Fire Chief shall assign.
Section 104.10.2 Add a new section to read as follows: When requested to do so by the code official,
the Chief of Police is authorized to assign such available police officers as necessary to assist the Fire
Department in enforcing the provisions of this Code.
Section 108 Delete in its entirety. See 14-5-M of this Code.
Section 305.5 Add a new section to read as follows: The use of portable heaters shall be approved by
the Chief.
Section 307.1 through 307.4 Delete in their entirety. See 6-6 of this Code.
Section 405.2 Add to the end of the section as follows: Fire and evacuation drills in Group E
occupancies shall be conducted in accordance with Section 100.31 of the Code of Iowa. Fire drills in
Group R, Division 2, fraternities and sororities, shall be conducted in accordance with the following:
(a) Fire drills shall be conducted once per academic semester, as approved by the Fire Department.
(b) A record of all required fire drills shall be kept by the person in charge of the occupancy and
lo,yarded to the Fire Chief on an annual basis. Records of fire drills shall include the time and date of
each drill held, the name of the person conducting such drill and the time required to vacate the building.
(c) Fire drills shall include complete evacuation of all persons from the building.
(d) The Fire Department emergency communications center shall be notified prior to each drill.
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(e) When a fire drill is performed, fire drills shall be initiated by the activation of the fire alarm system.
Section 502.1 Add a sentence to the end of FIRE LANE definition to read as follows: See city code 9-
4-13 (ordinance 98-3850, 9-22-1998) for additional rules and regulations.
Section 506.1 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: An approved key box shall
be installed in an approved location on all new construction.
Exceptions: Group R-3 and Unsecured R-2 Occupancies.
Section 508.5.1 Delete the section and the exceptions. Insert in lieu thereof: Where required. Where
a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more
than 300 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around
the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by
the code official.
Section 603.6 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Portable heating use shall
be approved by the Code Official.
Section 605.9 Delete the section and insert in lieu thereof: Temporary wiring. Temporary wiring for
electrical power and lighting installations is allowed for a period not to exceed 90 days for Christmas
decorative lighting, carnivals and similar purposes. Temporary wiring methods shall meet the applicable
provisions of the Iowa City Electrical Code.
Exception: Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed during periods of
construction, remodeling, repair or demolition of buildings, structtJres, equipment or similar activities.
Temporary wiring methods shall meet the applicable provisions of the Iowa City Electrical Code.
Section 803.3.1 Delete exceptions 1 & 2.
Section 803.4.1 Delete exceptions 1 & 2.
Section 804.1 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: Natural or resin-bearing
cut trees and natural decorative vegetation used in buildings open to the general public shall be properly
treated with an approved flame retardant.
Section 804.1.1 Delete the section and replace with: Restricted occupancies. Natural cut trees shall
be prohibited in Group A, B, E, I-1, I-2, I-3, 1-4, M, R-l, and R.4 occupancies.
Exception: Trees located in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 shall not be prohibited in Groups A, E, M and R-1.
Section 903.4.2 Delete the section and replace with: Alarms. Approved audible and visual devices
shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow devices shall be
activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed on
the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location.
Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the
building fire alarm system.
Section 906.3 Add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: The minimum rating of any
required portable fire extinguisher for Class A, Class B, or Class C hazard shall be 2-A 10-B C.
Section 3301.1.3 Delete exception 4 and insert in lieu thereof: The possession, storage, sale,
handling and use of gold star producing sparklers on wires which contain no magnesium or chlorate or
perchlorete, flitter sparklers in paper tubes that do not exceed one-eighth of an inch in diameter, toy
snakes which contain no mercury or caps used in cap pistols.
Section 3404.2.9 Add a sentence to the end to read as follows: Above-ground tanks shall meet all
requirements of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance.
Section 3404.2.11 Add a sentence to the end to read as follows: Underground tanks shall meet all
requirements of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance.
Section 3404.3 Delete the section and insert in lieu thereof: Container and portable tank storage.
Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in closed containers that do not exceed 60 gallons in
individual capacity and portable tanks that do not exceed 300 gallons in individual capacity, and limited
transfers incidental thereto, shall comply with this section.
Section V. Title 6, entitled "Public Health," Chapter 6 entitled "Open Burning," Section 2, entitled
"Exceptions," is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection C as follows: Open burning in portable, outdoor fire places is permitted.
Section VI. Severability. That if any section, subsection, sentence, or clause or phrase of this
ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance. The City of Iowa City hereby declares that it would have passed this
ordinance, and each section, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
Section VII. That the City Clerk of Iowa City is hereby ordered and directed to cause this ordinance to
be published.
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Section Viii. That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and
matters established and adopted hereby shall take full force and effect from and after the date of its final
passage and adoption.
Section IX. Penalties for violation. The violation of any provision of this ordinance is a municipal
infraction or a simple misdemeanor as provided in Section 109.3.
, 2O02.
ClTY'GLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
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It was moved by Wi 1 burn and seconded by 0' Donnel 1 that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilbum
First Consideration 7/16/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Lehman, 0'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Kanner. NAYS: Pfab. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 8/1/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, 0'Donnell, Vanderhoef.
NAYS: Pfab. ABSENT: None.
Date published 8/28/02
Prepared by: Tim Henries, HIS, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5122
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4035
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE B, OF THE IOWA CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE,
MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE,
EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL PIPING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND
APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PLUMBING SYSTEMS, TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING
INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATIONS.
Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
SECTION I. SHORT TITLE. This ordinance shall be known as the Iowa City Plumbing Code, or
Plumbing Code, and may be so cited.
SECTION II. PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this ordinance to adopt the 2000 Edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code as prepared and edited by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, and to provide certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and
safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; to provide for the enforcement of the Plumbing Code; and to provide
penalties for violations of the Plumbing Code.
SECTION II1. SCOPE. This ordinance shall apply to and govern plumbing, as defined in the Plumbing
Code, including the practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension and
alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with any of the following: sanitary
drainage or storm drainage facilities, the venting system, and the public or private water-supply systems,
within or adjacent to any building or other structure, or conveyance; also the practice and materials used in
the installation, maintenance, extension or alteration of the stormwater, liquid wastes or sewerage systems,
and water supply systems of any premises to their connection with any point of public disposal or other
acceptable terminal.
SECTION IV. ADOPTION OF PLUMBING CODE. Section 14~5B in its entirety of the Iowa City Code is
hereby repealed and the following new Section 14-5B is added.
14-5B-1: CODE ADOPTED: Subject to the amendments described in Section 14-5B-2 below, Chapters
1 through 10 AND 12 through 15 of the 2000 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code promulgated by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials are hereby adopted and shall be known as the
Iowa City Plumbing Code or the Plumbing Code.
14-5B-2: AMENDMENTS TO CODE: The Plumbing Code adopted by Section 14-5B-1 of this Article is
hereby amended as follows:
Delete Section 101.5.6 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
101.5.6 Moved Buildings. Plumbing systems which are part of buildings or structures moved within
or into this jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this Code for new installations except as
provided for in Section 103.5.5.2.
Delete Section 102.3.1 in entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
102.3.1 Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, or maintain any plumbing or permit
the same to be done in violation of this Code. A violation of any provision of this ordinance is a municipal
infraction.
Delete Section 102.3.2 Penalties in its entirety.
Delete Section 103.1.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
103.1.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to make any
installation, alteration, repair, replacement or remodel any plumbing system or fire sprinkler system
regulated by this Code except as permitted in Section 103.1.2, or to cause the same to be done without
first obtaining a separate plumbing permit for each separate building or structure.
Delete Section 103.1.2 in entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
103.1.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the following:
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103.1.2.1 The stopping of leaks in water, drain, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that
should any water pipe, drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe, or concealed trap become defective and it
becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered as
new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this Code.
103.1.2.2 The clearing of stoppages, including the removal and reinstallation of water closets or; the
repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, provided such repairs do not involve or require the
replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.
103.1.2.3 The replacement or removal and reinstallation of any fixture or appliance, provided,
however, that the fixture or appliance is installed at the same location and it is not necessary to remove,
replace, alter, or install any piping. Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be
deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the provisions of the Code or any
other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
103.1.3 Licensing. See Section 14-5L Licensing
103.2 Application For Permit.
Add Section 103.2.4 Qualifications of Permittee:
1. A permit may be issued to any person ho[ding a valid master plumber license issued by the City or to
any plumbing company which employs a duly licensed master plumber on a full-time basis.
2. A permit may be issued to the owner of an existing owner-occupied single-family dwelling, pursuant
to a valid certificate of occupancy and used exclusively for residential purposes, to do any work regulated by
this Article in connection with said dwelling and accessory buildings. The owner must personally purchase all
material and perform all labor in connection therewith. All work shall comply with this Article.
3. A permit may be issued to the holder of a valid sewer and water service installer's license for the
installation of a building sewer and water service only.
4. A permit may be issued for the installation of gas piping to any person holding a valid gas pipe
installer's license issued by the City or to any company which employs a duly licensed gas pipe installer.
5. A permit may be issued to the holder of a valid fire sprinkler installer's license for the installation of
fire sprinkler systems provided the licensee is employed by a fire sprinkler contractor with either at least
one NICET Level III certified person or an engineer licensed in the State of Iowa with experience in fire
protection sprinkler systems on staff.
6. A permit may be issued to the holder of a valid fire sprinkler maintenance license for the
maintenance of fire sprinkler systems, provided the licensee is employed by a fire sprinkler contractor with
either at least one NICET Level III certified person or an engineer licensed in the State of Iowa with
experience in fire protection sprinkler systems on staff.
Add Section 103.2.5 Insurance Required: Before a permit to perform plumbing work may be issued,
the applicant shall have on file with the Administrative Authority a copy of a certificate of insurance stating the
liability amounts established by resolution of the City Council, and the City shall be named as an additional
insured. The policy shall also provide for at least thirty (30) calendar days' notice by the insurer to the City of
termination of the policy by the insured or insurer. Plumbing permits issued under Subsection 103.2.4-2 shall
be exempted from this insurance requirement.
103.4 Fees. Delete Sections 103.4.1 and 103.4.2 from UPC and add Section 103.4 as follows:
103.4 Fees: All applicants shall pay the proper permit and inspection fees as established by resolution of
the City Council. Any person who commences work prior to obtaining a permit shall be charged a double fee
unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Administrative Authority that it was an
emergency.
103.9 Appeals. See Section 14-5M Appeals
Section 202.0
Section 202.0 is amended by adding the following definitions:
Fire Sprinkler Installer- any person licensed to install and/or maintain only fire sprinkler systems.
Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Contractor - Any person licensed to maintain only fire sprinkler
systems.
Gas pipe installer - any person licensed to install only the piping to distribute fuel gas from the gas
meter to the gas outlets.
Plumber, apprentice - any person who works under the supervision and guidance of a skilled
journeyman or contractor for the purpose of learning the plumbing trade.
Plumber, inactive - any licensed plumber who is not currently employed nor actively participating in the
plumbing trade.
Plumber, journeyman - any properly licensed person who is allowed to install plumbing only under the
employ of a master plumber.
Plumber, master - any properly licensed person who undertakes or offers to undertake, to plan for, lay
out, supervise or perform plumbing work with or without compensation.
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Sewer and water service installer - any person licensed to install only the building sewer and that
portion of the building drain from outside'the building wall to just inside the building wall and the water service
from the water main to the building water meter.
Section 413.0. Delete Section 413. I through 413.3 and Table 4-1 in entirety and insert in lieu thereof the
fo#owing:
413.1 Every building intended for human occupancy shall be provided with sanitary facilities as required
by this Section and Table 4-1. The occupant load used to determine the minimum number of sanitary fixtures
shall be the occupant load established by the International Building Code in Section 1003 and Table
1003.2.2.2. The established occupant load shall be assumed to be one-half (Y2) male and one-half (Y2)
female unless sufficient evidence to the contrary is supplied to the administrative authority.
Exception: When toilet facilities are provided for employees only, the occupant load shall be the actual
number of employees on the largest shift.
413.2 Buildings with the total occupant load of less than sixteen (16) may provide the required fixtures in
a unisex restroom. Urinals need not be provided in unisex restrooms. Buildings with an occupant load of
sixteen (16) or more shall provide separate facilities for each sex.
Table 4-1 ?
Fixtures Per Person~
Type of Building~ Water Closets/Urinals~ Lavatories6 Bathtubs Drinking3
or Occupancy or Fountains
Showers
Male I Female Male I Female
For employee or staff 1:1 - 15 1:1 - 15 1 for each 2 water closets
use in ail occupancies 2:16-35 2:16-35 or urinals
except industrial ware- 3:36-55 3:36-55
houses, workshops, fac-
tories, foundries and
similar establishments.
Over 55, add 1 fixture for
each additional 40 persons.
For employee or staff 1:1-10 1:1-10 1 for each 2 water closets 1 per 150
use in industrial ware- 2:11-25 2:11-25 or urinals
houses, workshops, 3:26-50 3:26-50
factories, foundries and 4:51-75 4:51-75
similar establishments. 5:76-100 5:76-100
Over 100, add 1 fixture for
each additional 30 persons
For public use
Assembly places, i.e. 1:1-30 1:1-15 1:1-75 1:1-30
theaters, auditoriums, 2:31-75 2:16-30 2:76-200 2:31-100
1:1-150
etc. 3:76-125 3:31-50 3:201-400 3:101-200
4:126- 4:51-100 4:201-300 2:151-400
200 5:101-150 5:301-400
3:401-750
5:201- 6:151-200
300 7:201-250 and one
6:301- 8:251-300 additional
400 9:301-350 fixture for
10:351-400 each
additional
5OO
persons
Over Over 400, add Over 400, add 1 fixture per
400, add 1 fixture for 400 persons
1 fixture each 125 re-
for each males
2OO
males
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Fixtures Per Person ~
Type of Building2 Water Closets~Urinals9 Lavatories6 Bathtubs Drinking6
or Occupancy or Fountains
Showers
Male I Female Male I Female
Dormitories- school or 1 per10 1 per8 1 per12 1 per12 1 per8 1 per 150
labor
Add 1 Add 1 fixture Over 12, Over 12, Over 150,
fixture for for each 20 add 1 per add 1 for add 1 per 20
each 25 females over 8 each 20 each 20
males males females
over 10
Hospitals
Individual room 1 per room 1 per room 1 per room
Ward room 1 per 8 beds 1 per 10 beds 1 per 20 beds
Institutional- other 1 per 25 1 per 20 1 per 10 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 150
than hospitals or penal
institutions
Office or public 1:1-15 1:1-15 1 for each 2 water closets 1 per 150
buildings 2:16-35 2:16-35 or urinals
3:36-55 3:36-55
Over 55, add 1 fixture for
each additional 40 persons
Wholesale~° and retail 2:250-500 2:250-400 1 for each 2 water closets 1 for each
stores 3:501-750 3:401-600 or urinals pair of
4:751 - 4:601-800 restroom
1,000 5:801-1,000 facilities
Over Over 1,000
1,000 add add 1 fixture
1 fixture for each addi-
for each tiona1400 re-
additional males
500 males
Restaurants6 which do 1:1-50 1:1-50 1 for each 2 water closets
not serve alcohol 2:51-100 2:51-100 or urinals
3:101-175 3:101-175
4:176-300 4:176-300
Over 300, add 1 fixture per
200 additional persons
Schools? for student use:
Nursery 1:1-20 1:1-20 1:1-25 1:1-25 1 per 150
2:21-50 2:21-50 2:26-50 2:26-50
Over 50, add 1 fixture for Over 50, add 1 fixture each
each additional 50 persons additional 50 persons
Elementary 1 per 25 1 per 25 1 per 35 1 per 35 1 per 150
Secondary 1 per 30 1 per 30 1 per 40 1 per 40 1 per 150
Others (colleges, 1 per 30 1 per 30 1 per 40 1 per 40 1 per 150
universities, etc.)
Worship places:
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Fixtures Per Person1
Type of Building~ Water Closets/Urinals9 Lavatories6 Bathtubs Drinking~
or Occupancy or Fountains
Showers
Male I Female Male [ Female
Educational and 1 per 125 1 per 125 1 for each 2 water closets 1 per 150
activities unit or urinals
Principal assembly 1 per 150 1 per 150 1 for each 2 water closets 1 per 150
place or urinals
Dwellings:4's
Single-family 1 per dwelling 1 per water closet 1 per dwelling
Multi-family 1 per dwelling unit 1 per water closet 1 per dwelling
unit
Penal institutions:
Cell 1 per cell 1 per cell 1 per floor
Exercise room 1 per exercise room 1 per room 1 per room
Restaurants8 which 1:1-30 1:1-30 1 for each 2 water closets
serve alcohol, pubs and 2:31-60 2:31-60 or urinals
lounges 3:61-100 3:61-100
4:101- 4:101-130
150 5:131-160
5:151- 6:161-200
200 7:201-300
6:201- 8:301~,00
275
7:276-
400
Over Over 400, add
400, add 1 fixture for
1 fixture each 150
for each females
175
males
Notes to Table 4-1:
1. Interpretation of Figures: The figures shown are based upon one fixture being the minimum required
for the number of persons indicated.
2. Building Categories: Building categories not shown on this Table shall be considered separately by
the administrative authority.
3. Drinking Fountains Required: There shall be a minimum of one (1) drinking fountain per occupied
floor in schools, theaters, auditoriums, dormitories, offices or public buildings. Where breakroom sinks or
water dispensers or coolers are accessible a required drinking fountain may be eliminated.
Drinking Fountains Prohibited: Drinking fountains shall not be installed in toilet rooms.
4. Laundry Facilities: One automatic washer standpipe for each dwelling unit for single-family or duplex.
For multi-family apadment buildings, one standpipe for each ten (10) apadments or fraction thereof.
5. Kitchen Sinks: One (1) for each dwelling uniL
6. Washbasins: Twenty-four (24) lineal inches (609mm) of wash sink or eighteen (18) inches (456mm)
of a circular basin shall be considered equivalent to one lavatory when provided with water outlets for such
space.
7. General Provisions: In applying this schedule of facilities, consideration must be given to the
accessibility of the fixtures. Purely numeric conformity may not result in an installation suited to the need of
the individual establishment. For example: Schools should be provided with toilet facilities on each floor
having classrooms and in temporary working facilities, one water closet for each thidy (30) persons.
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8. Restaurants: A restaurant is defined as a business which sells food to be consumed on the
premises. I:mployee toilet facilities are not to be included in the above restaurant requirements. Hand
washing facilities must be available in the kitchen for employees.
9. Whenever urinals are provided, the total number of fixtures required may be a combination of water
closets and urinals. The number of water closets in such cases shall not be reduced to less than one-half (~)
of the total number required for the first six (6) fixtures nor less than one-third (1/3) of the total number
required if the total required exceeds six (6).
10. Public Restrooms: Wholesale and retail stores with an occupant load of less than five hundred (500)
need not provide public restrooms.
New Section 421.0 is added to conform to section 1209.2 of the International Building Code.
421.0 In other than dwelling units and private restrooms, walls within two (2) feet (609mm) of the front
and sides of urinals and water closets shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface to a height of four
(4)feet (1219mm).
Delete Section 501.0 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
50'1.0 General. The regulations of this chapter shall govern the construction, location, and installation
of fuel burning and other water heaters heating potable water, together with all chimneys, vents, and their
connectors. All design, construction, and workmanship shall be in conformity with accepted engineering
practices, manufacturer's installation instructions, and applicable standards and shall be of such character
as to secure the results sought to be obtained by this Code. No water heater shall be hereinafter installed
which does not comply in all respects with the type and model of each size thereof
approved by the Administrative Authority. A list of accepted gas equipment standards is included in
Table 14-1.
Section 603.2.3 is Deleted
Section 603.4.13. Delete Section 603.4.13 in its entirety and insed in lieu thereof the following:
603.4.13 Potable water supply to carbonators shall be protected by a stainless steel dual check valve
with an atmospheric vent as approved by the Administrative Authority for the specific use. Delete Section 604.2 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
604.2 Copper tube for water piping shall have a weight of not less than Type M copper tubing.
Exception: Copper tube for underground water piping shall have a weight of not less than Type K copper
tubing.
Delete Section 605.2 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
605.2 Independent fullway valves shall be installed on the supply and discharge sides of each water
meter. Water piping supplying more than one building on any one premises shall be supplied with separate
fullway valves to each building. Such shutoff valves shall be accessible at all times. A fullway valve shall be
installed on the discharge piping from water supply tanks at or near the tank. A fullway valve shall be installed
on the cold water supply pipe to each water heater at or near the water heater.
Delete Section 701.1.4 in its entirety and insed in lieu thereof the following:
701.1.4 Copper tube for underground drainage and vent piping shall have a weight of not less than that
of copper tube Type L.
Add New Section 701.1.5 as follows:
701.1.5 Copper tube for aboveground drainage and vent piping shall have a weight of not less than that
of copper tubing Type M.
Exception: Type DWV may be used in one and two-family dwellings.
Section 703.1. Delete Section 703.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
'~03.'1 The minimum sizes of vertical and/or horizontal drainage piping shall be determined from the
total of all fixture units connected thereto, and additionally, in the case of vertical drainage pipes, in
accordance with their length. There shall be at least one four (4)-inch (100mm) drain pipe from the sewer to
the main drainage stack and no underground drainage piping shall be less than two (2) inches (50mm) in
diameter.
Section 710.1. Delete Section 710.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
710.1 Drainage piping serving fixtures, the flood level rims of which are located below the elevation of the
curb or property line at the point where the building sewer crosses under the curb or property line and above
the crown level of the main sewer, shall drain by gravity into the main sewer and shall be protected from
backflow of sewage by installing an approved type backwater valve, and each such backwater valve shall be
installed only in that branch or section of the drainage system which receives the discharge from fixtures
located below the elevation of the curb or property line. The requirements of this subsection shall apply only
when it is determined necessary by the administrative authority or the engineers of the governing body,
based on local conditions
Section 717.0. Section 717.0 is amended by adding the following sentence to the end of the section:
The minimum size of any building sewer shall be four (4) inches (100mm).
Section 807.4. Delete Section 807.4 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
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807.4 No domestic dishwashing machine shall be directly connected to a drainage system or food waste
disposer unless an approved dishwasher air gap fitting is installed on the discharge side of the dishwashing
machine or the discharge line of the dishwasher is looped as high as possible near the flood level of the
kitchen sink. Listed air gaps shall be installed with the flood level (FL) marking at or above the flood level of
the sink or drain board, whichever is higher.
Delete Sections 903.2.1 and 903.2.2 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
903.2.1 Copper tube for underground vent piping shall have a weight of not less than that of copper tube
Type L.
903.2.2 Copper tube for aboveground vent piping shall have a weight of not less than that of copper tube
Type M.
Exception: Type DWV may be used in one and two-family dwellings.
Section 904.1. Section 904.1 is amended by adding the following sentences to the end of the paragraph:
Each building shall have a vent stack or stack vent equal in size or larger than the required building sewer
that shall extend through the roof undiminished in size. In residential buildings of four (4) stories or less, a
three-inch vent stack or stack vent shall be permitted. Residential buildings shall include hotels and motels.
Section 905.7. New Section 905.7 is added to read as follows:
905.7 In all new residential construction with a basement, at least one two-inch (2") dry vent shall be
available in the basement.
Section 906.3. Delete Section 906.3 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
906.3 Vent pipes shall be extended separately or combined, the full required size,, not less than twelve
inches (12") above the roof or fire wall. Flagpoling of vents is prohibited except where the roof is used for
purposes in addition to weather protection. All vents within ten feet (10') of any pad of the roof that is used for
such other purposes shall extend not less than seven feet (7') above such roof and shall be securely stayed.
Delete Section 906.7 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
906.7 Frost or Snow Closure. Vent terminals shall be a minimum of three (3) inches (80 mm) in diameter
but in no case smaller than the required vent pipe. The change in diameter shall be made at least one (1)
foot (305 mm) below the roof in an insulated space and terminate not less than one (1) foot (305 mm) above
the roof.
Delete Table 10-1. in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
TABLE 10-1
Horizontal Distance of Trap Arms (Except for water closet and similar fixtures)*
Trap Arm (inches) Distance Trap to Vent (feet)
11//, 5
1¼ 6
2 8
3 12
4 and larger 12
Slope shall be one-quarter inch (4/2') per foot.
*The developed length between the trap of a water closet or similar fixture (measured from the top of
closet ring to inner edge of vent) and its vent shall not exceed six feet (6').
Section 1205.3. Delete Section 1205.3 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
1205.3 It shall be unlawful for any serving gas supplier, or person furnishing gas, to turn on, or install
any fuel gas or any gas meter or meters unless the valve is turned off and securely locked, until inspected
and released by the administrative authority.
Section 1210.1 is amended by adding the following sentences to the end of the section:
Corrugated stainless steel tubing may be permitted provided that it is part of a system listed by an
approved agency as complying with recognized standards for gas distribution systems. Fittings for CSST
systems shall not be installed in concealed locations.
14-5B-3: Cross Connection Control - Provisions.
1. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply only to this Section For the purpose of this Section;
these definitions supersede definitions given elsewhere in this Code.
a. Approved backflow prevention assembly for containment. A backflow prevention assembly listed by
the University of Southern California - Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research as
havin9 met the requirements of ANSI-AWWA Standard C510-89, Double Check Valve Backflow-Prevention
Assemblies or ANSI-AWWA Standard C511-89, Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow-Prevention
Assemblies, all as amended, for containment. The listing shall include the limitations of use based on the
degree of hazard. The backflow prevention assembly must also be listed by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
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b. Approved backflow prevention assembly for containment in a fire protection system. A backflow
prevention assembly to be used in a fire protection system which meets the requirements of Factory Mutual
Research Corporation (FM) and Underwriters Laboratory (UL), in addition to the requirements of paragraph
l(a).
c. Auxiliary water supply. Any water supply on or available to the premises other than the approved
water provider of public water such as, but not limited to, a private well, pond or river.
d. Containment. A method of backflow prevention which requires the installation of a backflow
prevention assembly at the water service entrance.
e. Cross connection. Any connection or arrangement between a potable water supply system and any
plumbing fixture or tank, receptacle, equipment or device, through which it may be possible for nonpotable,
used, unclean, polluted and contaminated water or other substance to enter into any part of such potable
water system under any condition.
f. Customer. The owner, operator or occupant of a building or a property or of a private water system
which has a water service from a public water system.
g. Degree of hazard. The rating of a cross connection or water service which indicates the potential to
cause contamination or pollution.
h. Double check valve backflow prevention assembly. A backflow prevention device consisting of two
(2) independently acting, internally loaded check valves, four (4) properly located test plugs and two (2)
isolation valves. (Backflow prevention assembly used for Iow hazard.)
i. High hazard cross connection. A cross connection which may impair the quality of the potable water
by creating an actual hazard to public health through poisoning or through contamination with sewage,
industrial fluids or waste.
j. isolation. A method of backflow prevention in which a backflow prevention assembly is located at the
cross connection rather than at the water service entrance.
k. Low hazard cross connection. A cross connection which may impair the quality of potable water to a
degree which does not create a hazard to public health but which does adversely and unreasonably affect the
aesthetic qualities of such potable water for domestic use.
I. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly. A backflow prevention device consisting
of two (2) independently-acting, internally-loaded check valves, a differential pressure relief valve, four (4)
properly located test plugs and two (2) isolation valves. (Backflow prevention assembly used for high hazard.)
m. Registered backflow prevention assembly technician. A person registered with the Iowa State Health
Department or its successor agency to test or repair backflow prevention assemblies and to report on the
condition of those assemblies.
n. Thermal expansion. Volumetric increase of water due to heating resulting in increased pressure in a
closed system.
o. Water service. Depending on the context, water service is the physical connection between a public
water system and a customer's building, property or private water system or the act of providing potable
water to a customer.
2. Administrative authority.
a. For the purposes of 14-5B-3 only, the administrative authority is the City Council acting through such
persons or agencies the City Council shall designate.
b. The administrative authority shall have the right to enter any property to inspect for possible cross
connection, upon consent of the customer or upon a search warrant issued by a court of appropriate
jurisdiction.
c. The administrative authority may collect fees for the administration of this program. Fees shall be
established by resolution of the City Council.
d. The administrative authority shall maintain records of cross connection hazard surveys and of the
installation, testing and repair of all backflow prevention assemblies installed in this City.
3. New water services.
a. Plans shall be submitted by the contractor to the administrative authority for review of all new water
services to determine the degree of hazard before a permit is issued.
b. The administrative authority shall determine the type of backflow prevention assembly required for
containment based on the degree of hazard.
c. The administrative authority shall require the installation of the appropriate backflow prevention
assembly for containment before the initiation of water service.
4. Existing water services.
a. Upgrades of existing water services shall be treated as new water services for the purpose of
14-5B-3.
b. The administrative authority shall publish and make available to each customer a copy of standards
used to determine the degree of hazard.
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c. After publication of the standards, the administrative authority shall give written notice of the
provisions of this Section to customers whose premises are classified as single-family residential.
d. Within two (2) months after notification, customers whose premises are not classified as
single-family residential shall complete and return to the administrative authority a cross connection hazard
survey to determine the type of devices required.
e. The administrative authority shall determine the type of backflow prevention assembly required for
containment based on the degree of hazard, as determined from information received from customers or
gathered through on-premises investigations or surveys.
f. Within the time frame specified, in writing, by the administrative authority, the customer shall install
backflow prevention assemblies for isolation and containment as required by the administrative authority.
g. For existing water services, the administrative authority may inspect the premises to determine the
degree of hazard. When high hazard cross connections are found, the administrative authority shall, at its
sole discretion: 1) develop a schedule of compliance which the customer shall follow or 2) terminate the
water service until a backflow prevention assembly for containment required by the administrative authority
has been installed.
h. Failure of the administrative authority to notify a customer that said customer is believed to have a
high hazard cross connection and that said customer shall install backflow prevention assemblies for
containment in no way relieves a customer of the responsibility to comply with all requirements of this
Section.
5. Customer.
a. The customer shall be responsible for ensuring that no cross connections exist without approved
backflow protection within the customer's premises starting at the point of service from the public potable
water system.
b. The customer shall, at the customer's own expense, cause installation, operation, testing and
maintenance of the backflow prevention assemblies required by the administrative authority.
c. The customer shall ensure the administrative authority is provided with copies of records of the
installation and of all tests and repairs made to the backflow prevention assembly on the approved form
within fifteen (15) calendar days after testing and/or repairs are completed.
d. If a backflow incident occurs, the customer shall immediately notify the City of Iowa City Water
Division and/or the City of iowa City Plumbing Inspector and take steps to confine the contamination or
pollution.
6. Required backflow prevention assemblies for containment - water services.
a. A water service having one or more cross connections which the administrative authority classifies
as high hazard shall have an approved air gap or an approved reduced pressure principle backflow
prevention assembly.
b. Water services having no high hazard cross connections but having one or more cross connections
which the administrative authority has classified as Iow hazard shall have an approved double check valve
assembly.
7. Required backfiow prevention assemblies for containment - fire protection systems.
a. A reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed on all new and existing
fire protection systems which the administrative authority determines to have any of the following:
1. Direct connections from public water mains with an auxiliary water supply on the premises or
available to the premises for pumper connection.
2. Interoonnections with auxiliary water supplies, such as reservoirs, rivers, ponds, wells, mills or
other industrial water systems.
3. Antifreezes or other additives in the fire protection system.
4. Combined industrial and fire protection systems supplied solely from the public water mains, with
or without gravity storage or pump suction tanks.
5. Any other facility, connection or condition which may cause contamination.
b. All other fire protection systems shall have a double check valve assembly. The double check valve
shall be required on all new systems at the time of installation and on existing systems when they are
upgraded.
8. Backflow prevention assembly technicians.
a. Any person who tests or repairs backflow prevention assemblies shall be registered by the Iowa
State Health Depar[ment or its successor agency.
b A backflow prevention assembly technician registered by the State shall include the technician's
registration number on all correspondence and forms required by or associated with this Section
9. Installation of backflow prevention assemblies.
a. All backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed so that they are accessible for testing as stated
in Section 603.3.4 of 2000 UPC.
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b. The required backflow prevention assemblies for containment shall be installed in horizontal
plumbing immediately following the meter or as close to that location as deemed practical by the
administrative authority. In any case, it shall be located upstream from any branch piping. Installation at this
point does not eliminate the responsibility of the customer to protect the water supply system from
contamination or pollution between the backflow prevention assembly and the water main.
c. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed so as to be protected
from flooding and shall not be installed in underground vaults or pits.
d. AIl backflow prevention assemblies shall be protected from freezing.
e. Thermal expansion shall be provided for when installing a backflow prevention assembly which uses
hot water within the system.
f. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies shall be provided with the means to
convey the discharge of water to a suitable drain.
g. No backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed above an electrical panel, higher than the
ceiling level or in any place where it would create a safety hazard.
h. If interruption of water service during testing and repair of backflow prevention assemblies for
containment is unacceptable to the customer, two (2) backflow prevention assemblies, sized to handle the
temporary water flow need during the time of test or repair, should be installed in parallel piping.
i. All newly installed shut-off valves shall conform to the requirements for either ball or resilient seat
gate valves published in the current edition of the Manual of Cross-Connection Control (University of
Southern California), as amended. Ball valves shall be used on assemblies installed in piping two inches (2")
and smaller, and resilient seat gate valves shall be used on assemblies installed in piping larger than two
inches (2").
10. Testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
a. Backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested by a registered backflow prevention assembly
technician, and the costs of tests required by this Section shall be paid by the customer.
b. Backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested upon installation and shall be tested and inspected
at least annually thereafter.
c. Backflow prevention assemblies which are in place but which have been out of operation for more
than three (3) months shall be tested before operation resumes. Backflow prevention assemblies used in
seasonal applications shall be tested before operation resumes each season.
d. Any backflow prevention assembly which fails a periodic test shall be repaired or replaced. When
water service has been terminated for noncompliance, the backflow prevention assembly shall be repaired or
replaced prior to the resumption of water service. Backflow prevention assemblies shall be retested by a
registered backflow prevention assembly technician after repair or replacement.
e. The registered backflow prevention assembly technician shall report the assembly within fifteen (15)
calendar days of the test to the customer and to the administrative authority on the form provided by the
administrative authority.
f. The administrative authority may require, at its own cost, additional tests of individual backflow
prevention assemblies as it shall deem necessary to verify test procedures and results.
11. Repair of backflow prevention assemblies.
a. All repairs to backflow prevention assemblies shall be performed by registered backflow prevention
assembly technicians.
b. The registered backflow prevention assembly technician shall not change or modify the design,
material or operational characteristics of a backflow prevention assembly during repair or maintenance and
shall use only original manufacturer replacement parts.
c. The registered backflow prevention assembly technician shall report the repair of a backflow
prevention assembly within fifteen (15) calendar days of the repair to the customer and to the administrative
authority on the form provided by the administrative authority. The report shall include the list of materials or
replacement parts used and shall summarize the work performed.
12. Customer noncompliance. Water service may be discontinued if a customer fails to comply with
Section 14-5B-3. Noncompliance includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a. A customer's refusal to grant access to the property for the purpose of performing inspections
required by this Section.
b. Removal of a backflow prevention assembly which has been required by the administrative authority.
c. Bypassing a backflow prevention assembly which has been required by the administrative authority.
Providing inadequate backflow prevention when cross connections exist.
e. Failure to install, test and/or properly repair a backflow prevention assembly which has been required
by the administrative authority.
f. Failure to comply with the requirements of this Section.
g. Deliberate falsification of documentation concerning the backflow prevention assemblies or possible
cross connections.
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14-5B-4: GARAGE FLOOR DRAINS: Garages and other structures for the housing, sale, repair or for
commercial washing of automobiles, which connect with the sewer, shall be provided with a proper means
for draining the floors and repair pits so that no drainage therefrom shall flow over any street, alley, sidewalk
or pavement approach. Such drains shall be constructed with a device for catching sand, silt or other solids
and shall have a seal depth of not less than six inches (6") above the sand receiver. The drain outlet shall not
be smaller than a four inch (4") connection. All materials used for vents and waste lines shall conform with
the other provisions of this Code. The trap shall be constructed of cast iron, cement or hard burned brick laid
in cement mortar with an accessible iron cover. Any place of business where gasoline, benzine, naphtha or
other inflammable solutions or compounds are used or kept shall be provided with special drains in the same
manner as those required for garages. Such drains and traps must be approved by the Administrative
Authority. Exception: In garages regulated by the IRC the trap may be constructed with other water tight
materials and the drain may be piped with two (2) inch PVC as approved by the Administrative Authority.
14-5B-5: CONNECTIONS TO THE PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER:
A. The junction pieces, slants or wyes built into the sanitary sewer during construction must be used for
connecting all private sewers or house drains unless special permission to use other means is endorsed on
the permit. Before making a connection to the public sewer, the plumber shall excavate and clear a trench at
the point of connection. The actual connection with said junction piece, slant or wye must be made in the
presence of the Administrative Authority. The cover on the wye branch on the sewer should be carefully
removed to prevent injury to the socket.
B. If there is no junction piece, slant or wye already in the sewer the Wastewater Superintendent shall
be notified that a tap will be necessary. The excavation shall be properly prepared by the plumber and the
sewer main completely uncovered. A City crew will inspect the tap made by the contractor or make the tap
and install a sewer saddle for the plumber.
C. In all cases, the excavation showing the connections shall be kept open by the plumber until the
excavation has been inspected by the City.
SECTION V. REPEALER. All ordinances and pads of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this ~day of Auqust ,2002.
CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
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Page 12
It was moved by 0' Donnel 1 and seconded by Pfab that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration 7/16/02
Voteforpassage:AYES: 0'Donne]I, Pfab, Vanderkhoef, t~i]burn, Champion,
Kanner, Lehman. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 8/1/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, 0'Donne]I, Pfab, Vander'hoef,
Wi'iburn. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 8/28/02
Prepared by: Tim Henries, Sr. Building Inspector, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5122
ORI~IN~,NCE NO. 02-4036
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE D, MECHANICAL CODE, BY
ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO
PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt the 2000 Edition of the International
Mechanical Code as published by the International Code Council; and to provide for certain amendments
thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, and to
provide for its enforcement.
SECTION I1. Sections 14-5D-1, 14-5D-2, and 14-5D-3 of the City Code are hereby repealed and the following
new Sections 14-5D-1, 14-5D-2, and 14-5D-3 are enacted in lieu thereof.
14-5D-1: Code adopted: Subject to the following amendments, the 2000 Edition of the International
Mechanical Code (IMC) is hereby adopted and shall be known as the Iowa City Mechanical Code or the
Mechanical Code. Interpretations of the building official shall be guided by the IMC application/interpretation
manual and the IMC Handbook.
14-5D-2: Interpretation of Mechanical Code provisions: The provisions of this Code shall be held to
be the minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
Iowa City. Any higher standards in the state statute or City ordinance shall be applicable.
14-5D-3: Amendments to Code: The following sections of the 2000 edition of the International
Mechanical Code are amended as follows:
A. Section 106.5. Delete Sections 106.5.2 and 106.5.3, and insert in lieu thereof the followinq:
106.5.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the mechanical permit fee
schedule as established by resolution of the City Council.
B. Section 109. Delete Section 109 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:
Section 109 Appeals. See Section 14-5M Appeals in the City Code
SECTION II1. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS: The violation of any provision of this Ordinance is a municipal
infraction.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publicatioQ,,,as~previded by law.
Passed'an~pproved this 20th davy of.A~ust, 2002.
ATTEST: ~ ;~2. ~'/~.-f/t.-'/ CI~r~CLERK
Appr°ve~~:L.~ ,~ -~,,~_~ ~
City Attorney's Office
Hisdata/2000ords/Mechenical doc
Ordinance No. 02-4036
Page 2
It was moved by Champi on and seconded by Pfab that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon mil call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration 7/16/~32
Voteforpassage: AYES: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wi]but'n, Champion, Kannet-, Champion,
Lehman. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 8/1/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Kannm', Lehman, O'Donne]l, Pfab, Vanderhoef, !~'i]burn,
Champion. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 8/28/02
Prepared by: Tim Hennes, Sr. Building Inspector; 410 E. Washington St.; Iowa City, IA 52240; (319) 356-5122
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4037
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," BY
ADDING A NEW ARTICLE L ENTITLED "LICENSING" TO ESTABLISH A
CENTRALIZED PROCEDURE FOR EXISITING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND TO
ESTABLISH LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF FIRE SPRINKLERS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF FIRE ALARMS
WHEREAS, the Plumbing Code is being updated and revised and the Electrical Code will be updated
and revised in the near future;
WHEREAS, the licensing procedures for plumbers and electricians are presently in the respective
Plumbing Code and Electrical Code;
WHEREAS, it is the public interest to place all the licensing requirements in one centralized location
instead of throughout the codes;
WHEREAS, the City does not presently license persons who design, install, and maintain fire
sprinkler systems or persons who install and maintain fire alarms;
WHEREAS, to ensure professionalism and accountability in the design, installation and maintenance
of fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems, the City should adopt a licensing procedure for said
systems;
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that it is in the best interest of the City of Iowa City to establish
a centralized licensing procedure for the Plumbing Code and Electrical Code to establish a licensing
procedure for persons who design, install, and maintain fire sprinkler systems and for persons who install
and maintain fire alarms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5 entitled "Building
and Housing," is hereby amended by deleting the following in their entirety: 14-5B-6, 14-5C-12, 14-5C-13,
14-5C-14, 14-5C-15, 14-5C-16, 14-5C-17, and 14-5C-19.
SECTIQN Ii. AMENDMENT. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5 entitled "Building
and Housing," is hereby amended by adding new Article L, entitled "Licensing" as follows:
SECTION:
14-5L-1 License Required
14-5L-2 Application for License
14-5L-3 Examination Fee
14-5L-4 Licensing Standards
14-5L-5 Reciprocal Licenses
14-5L-6 Reexaminations
14-5L-7 License Renewals
14-5L-8 Revocation of License ~
14-5L-9 Reissuance of License After Revocation
14-5L-10 Inactive License
14-5L-1 License Required:
1. Master Plumber: No person shall plan for, lay out, supervise or perform plumbing work within the City,
with or without compensation, unless the person holds a master plumber's license issued by the City.
2. Journeyman Plumber: No person shall work as a journeyman plumber within the City unless the
person holds a journeyman plumber's license issued by the City.
3. Sanitary Sewer And Water Service Installer: No person shall work as a sanitary sewer and water
service installer within the City unless the person holds a sanitary sewer and water service installer's
license issued by the City
4. Gas Pipe Installer: No person shall work as a gas pipe installer unless the person holds a gas pipe
installer's license issued by the City.
See also Section 5-1-5 of this Code.
Ordinance No. 02-4037
Page 2
5. Master Electrician: No person shall perform unsupervised electrical work, within Iowa City, with or
without compensation unless the person holds a master electrician's license issued by the City except
as permitted by subsections 14-5C-22B and C of this Article.
6. Journeyman Electrician: No person shall work as a journeyman electrician within the City unless the
person holds a journeyman electrician's license issued by the City.
7. Fire Alarm: No person shall work as a fire alarm installer or perform maintenance on fire alarm
systems unless the person holds a fire alarm license issued by the City.
8. Fire Sprinkler Installer: No person shall work as a fire sprinkler installer or perform maintenance on
fire sprinkler systems unless the person holds a fire sprinkler installer license issued by the City.
9. Fire Sprinkler Maintenance: No person shall perform maintenance on a fire sprinkler system unless
the person holds a fire sprinkler maintenance license or fire sprinkler installer license issued by the
City.
10. Unlicensed Persons: No person shall knowingly employ or permit an unlicensed person to perform
work within Iowa City if the work is required by this Code is to be performed by a licensed person.
11. Licensed Persons To Be On-Site: There shall be a properly licensed person present at all locations
and at all times where work requiring a license is being performed. At least one licensed person shall
be present for every three (3) laborers. Such licensed person must be an employee of the permit
holder.
12. Exceptions:
The provisions of paragraphs 5 and 6 above shall not apply to:
a. The personnel of the Traffic Engineering Division of the City or its successor, or persons who
work for a public utility company, telephone or telegraph company, nor to persons performing
electrical work as an integral pad of the plant used by such company in rendering its duly
authorized service to the public.
b. A regular employee of any railroad who does electrical work only as a part of that employment.
c. The service or maintenance of heating or air-conditioning equipment, provided that such work or
maintenance shall only include electrical work on electrical equipment that is part of such
equipment. Such work shall include the connection of heating or air-conditioning equipment to a
properly sized and existing individual branch circuit, that contains no other loads.
14-5L-2 Application for License
Any person required by this Article to possess a license shall make application to the administrative
authority.
14-5L-3 Examination Fee
The examination fee for persons applying for a license shall be established by resolution of City Council
and shall not be refunded.
14-5L-4 Licensing Standards
The administrative authority shall issue licenses pursuant to the following provisions:
1. Master Plumber: A master plumber's license shall be issued to every person who demonstrates
satisfactory completion of two (2) years' experience as a licensed journeyman plumber and
successfully passes the examination approved by the Board of Appeals.
2. Journeyman Plumber: A journeyman plumber's license shall be issued to every person who
demonstrates satisfactory completion of three (3) years' full-time experience as an apprentice
plumber with an established plumbing company and successfully passes the examination approved
by the Board of Appeals.
3. Sanitary Sewer And Water Service Installer: A sanitary sewer and water service installer's license
shall be issued to every person who successfully passes the examination approved by the Board of
Appeals.
4. Gas Pipe Installer: A gas pipe installer's license shall be issued to every person who successfully
passes the examination approved by the Board of Appeals.
5. Master Electrician: A master electrician's license shall be issued to every person who demonstrates
satisfactory completion of two (2) years of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician, and
successfully passes the examination approved by the Board of Appeals.
6. Journeyman Electrician: A journeyman electrician's license shall be issued to every person who
demonstrates satisfactory completion of three (3) years of experience as an apprentice electrician
with an established electrical company, and successfully passes the examination approved by the
Board of Appeals.
7. Fire alarm: A fire alarm license shall be issued to every person as follows:
Ordinance No. 02-4037
Page 3
· From the effective date of the ordinance to December 31, 2002 to every person who
demonstrates satisfactory completion of one of the following criteria:
1. National Institute for Cedification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level II cedification;
2. Examination approved by the Board of Appeals; or
3. Licensed journeyman electrician supervised by a licensed master electrician.
· From January 1, 2003 to December 31 2004 to every person who demonstrates satisfactory
completion of one of the following criteria:
1. NICET Level II certification; or
2. Pass an examination approved by the Board of Appeals for Fire Alarm Systems.
· Beginning January 1, 2005 to every person who demonstrates satisfactory completion of the
following criteria:
1. NICET Level II certification.
8. Fire sprinkler Installer: A fire sprinkler installer license shall be issued to every person who meets all
the following criteria:
1. Demonstrates satisfactory completion of five (5) years full-time experience as an apprentice
sprinkler installer with an established sprinkler company.
2.Pass an examination approved by the Board of Appeals.
9. Fire sprinkler maintenance: A fire sprinkler maintenance license shall be issued to every person who
meets the following criteria:
· From the effective date of the ordinance to December 31, 2005 to every person who
demonstrates satisfactory completion of one of the following criteria:
1, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level II certification in
maintenance and testing of sprinkler systems; or
2. Passes an exam approved by the Board of Appeals for maintenance and testing of sprinkler
systems.
· Beginning January 1, 2006 to every person who demonstrates satisfactory completion of the
NICET Level II certification in maintenance and testing of sprinkler systems.
'i0. Only one license shall be issued to any individual in any license category on the basis of a single
examination.
11. The fee for licenses shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
14-5L-5 Reciprocal Licenses
1. Master Plumber: A master plumber's license may be issued to an applicant who demonstrates at
least two (2) years' experience as a journeyman level plumber and has successfully passed a master
plumber's examination approved by the Iowa City Board of Appeals. The applicant shall make
application for the license and pay all fees. ~
2. Journeyman Plumber: A journeyman plumber's license will be issued to an applicant who
demonstrates at least three (3) years' experience as either a journeyman or apprentice plumber and
who has successfully passed a journeyman plumber's examination approved by the Iowa City Board
of Appeals. The applicant shall make application for the license and pay all fees
3. Sanitary Sewer And Water Service Installer: A sanitary sewer and water service installer's license
may be issued to an applicant who has successfully passed the examination approved by the Iowa
City Board of Appeals.
4. Gas Pipe Installer: A gas pipe installer's license may be issued to an applicant who successfully
passes the examination approved by the Iowa City Board of Appeals and pays all fees.
5. Master Electrician: A master electrician's license may be issued to an applicant who demonstrates at
least two (2) years' experience as a journeyman level electrician and has successfully passed a
master electrician's examination approved by the Iowa City Board of Appeals. The applicant shall
make application for the license and pay all fees.
6. Journeyman Electrician: A journeyman electrician's license will be issued to an applicant who
demonstrates at least three (3) years' experience as either a journeyman or apprentice electrician and
who has successfully passed a journeyman electrician's examination approved by the Iowa City
Board of Appeals. The applicant shall make application for the license and pay all fees.
14-5L-6 Reexaminations
Any person who fails the journeyman plumber, master plumber, journeyman electrician, master
electrician, fire alarm, fire sprinkler installer, fire sprinkler maintenance or gas pipe installer's examination
may apply for reexamination at the next regularly scheduled examination. Any person who fails the
sanitary sewer and water service installer's examination or the electrical homeowners exam must wait a
minimum of thirty (30) calendar days before retesting
Ordinance No.02-4037
Page 4
14-5L-7 License Renewals
1. Every license which has not previously been revoked shall expire on December 31 of each year.
Renewal fees and reinstatement fees shall be as established by resolution of the City Council. Any
license that has expired may be reinstated within sixty (60) calendar days after the expiration date
upon payment of an additional reinstatement fee. After the expiration of the sixty (60) calendar day
period, no license shall be renewed except upon reexamination. Notwithstanding the above, upon
application the Board of Appeals may waive the reexamination requirement for licenses which are not
renewed within the sixty (60) day period if the licensee provides evidence that the failure to renew
was due to medical reasons or other circumstances beyond the control of the licensee
2. Code Update Certificate: Prior to receiving any active electrical or plumbing license, each applicant
shall complete an approved eight (8) hour code update class based on the changes in the most
current edition of the code that the license is issued under within. Prior to receiving an active fire
sprinkler license each applicant shall complete eight (8) credit hours of continuing education of an
approved update class in fire sprinkler installation. Update classes shall be attended within one year
of the codes adoption by the City. A documentation of completion must be submitted to the Building
Official to accompany application for renewal.
3. At the time of renewal, each licensee shall identify the company the licensee is currently employed
by.
14-5L-8 Revocation of License
1. The administrative authority, with consent of the Board of Appeals, may revoke any license issued if
the license holder shows incompetency or lack of knowledge, if the license was obtained by fraud or
for continual violation of any sections of this Code.
2. Licenses are not transferable. The lending, selling, giving, or assigning of any license or the obtaining
of permits thereunder for any other person shall be deemed cause for revocation.
3. Revocation shall occur only after the administrative authority has given the licensee written notice and
an opportunity for an administrative hearing before the Board of Appeals.
14-5L-9 Reissuance of License after Revocation
If a license is revoked for any reason, another license shall not be issued for at least twelve (12) months
after revocation.
14-5L-10 Inactive License
Any current electrical or plumbing license may be classified as inactive upon written request of the
licensee. Once so classified, the license holder is permitted to maintain the electrical or plumbing license
as current but will not be permitted to obtain an electrical or plumbing permit nor otherwise actively
participate in the electrical or plumbing trade in Iowa City. The license may be reactivated upon
completion of an eight (8) hour code update class on the changes based on the most current edition of
the electrical or plumbing code, and payment of the full licer~se fee for that year. The fee for an inactive
license shall be set by resolution of City Council.
SECTION III. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. The violation of any provision of this ordinance is a
municipal infraction.
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
I~..a~and approved this 2.¢J2~ da~ of A,,a,,qt ,2002.
City Attorney's Office
S ue~ords&resqicensingord doc
Ordinance No. 02-4037
Page. 5
It was moved by Pfab and seconded by Vanderhoef that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration 7/16/02
Voteforpassage:AYES: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, 0'Donnell,
Pfab. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 8/1/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: Lehman, 0'Donne]I, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wi]burn, Champion,
Kanner. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 8/28/02
Prepared by: Tim Henries, Sr. Building Inspector; 410 E. Washingtbn St,; Iowa City, IA 52240; (319) 356-5122
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4037
AN AMENDING CITY CODE TI,T, LE '14, ENTITLED "UN!,FIED///
~IENT CODE," CHAPTER $, ENTITLED BUILDING AND HOUSING,
ADDING NEW ARTICLE L ENTITLED "LICENSING" TO ESTABLIS~F A
PROCEDURE FOR EXlSITING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS ANDTO
ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATIO/N AND
MAINTENANCE )F FIRE SPRINKLERS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE FIRE ALARMS
WHEREAS, the Plumbin is being updated and revised and the Electrical Code will be updated
and revised in the near future;
WHEREAS, the licensing for plumbers and electricians are, presently in the respective
Plumbing Code and
WHEREAS, it is the to place all the licensing requirements in one centralized location
instead of throughout the codes;
WHEREAS, the City does not license persons who design, install, and maintain fire
sprinkler systems or persons who install maintain fire alarms;
WHEREAS, to ensure professionali y inlhe design, installation and maintenance
of fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm the City should adopt a licensing procedure for said
systems;
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the bjest interest of the City of Iowa City to establish
a centralized licensing procedure for the Plumbin~ and Electrical Code to establish a licensing
procedure for persons who design, install, and main1 sprinkler systems and for persons who install
and maintain fire alarms. "
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY TRE C'~TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA: /
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, entitleCJ "Unified De,~t~lopment Code," Chapter 5 entitled "Building
and Housing," is hereby amended by deleting the following in their entirety: 14-5B-6, 14-5C-12, 14-5C-13,
14-5C-14, 14-5C-15, 14-5C-16, 14-5C-17,/and 14-5C-19.
,S~. AMENDMENT. Title 14?/entitled "Unified Develo,p.?ent Cod,e,," Chapter 5 entitled "Building
and Housing, is ~d by aCding new Article L, entitled Licensing as follows:
SECTION:
14-5L-1 License Required//
14-5L-2 Application for ~JCense
14-5L-3 Examination F/~e
14-5L-4 Licensing S~ndards
14-5L-5 Reciproc~YLicenses
14-5L-6 Reexan~hations .
14-5L-7 Licen~ Renewals '.
14-5L-8 Rev/e~cation of License ,
14-5L-9 R~i~ssuance of License After Revocation
14-5L-10 /idac iveLactive License '~\
14-5L-1 Licens/e' Reqtuired:icer
1 Master P/Elmber: No person shall plan for, lay out, supervise or perform p, lumbi~10 work within the City,
with or~'ithout compensation, unless the person holds a master plumbers licens~ issued by the City.
2. Jour/Neyman PlumbeE No person shall work as a journeyman plumber within"t~e City unless the
pe/~on holds a journeyman plumber's license issued by the City.
3. 29'arfita Sty ewer And Water Service Installer: No person shall work as a sanitary Sewer and wat,er
/service installer within the City unless the person holds a sanitary sewer and water service installers
license issued by the City
Gas Pipe Installer: No person shall work as a gas pipe installer unless the person holds a gas pipe
installer's license issued by the City.
Sec also Section 5-1-5 of this Code.
Ordinance No. 02-4037
Page 2
6. Journeyman Electrician: No person shall work as a journeyman electrician within the~City unless the
~ person holds a journeyman electrician's license issued by the City.
"~ Fire Alarm: No person shall work as a fire alarm installer or perform n ainte~r ~ince on fire alarm
~systems unless the person holds a fire alarm license issued by the City.
8. 'Fj, re Sprinkler Installer: No person shall work as a fire sprinkler installer or I~rfo 'm maintenance on
firb.~prinkler systems unless the person holds a fire sprinkler installer licens.,cZissuE d by the City.
9. Fire'$,prinkler Maintenance: No person shall perform maintenance on a,.Jfre sprinkler system unless
the pet~s~n holds a fire sprinkler maintenance license or fire sprinkler,~dstaller license issued by the
City.
10. Unlicensed'i~ersons: No person shall knowingly employ or pen ~ unlicensed person to perform
work within Io~,a City if the work is required by this Code is to be rmed by a licensed person.
11. Licensed Perso'~s To Be On-Site: There shall be a pr( perly I person present at all locations
and at all times Where work requiring a license is being perfor least one licensed person shall
be present for eve~,three (3) laborers. Such licensed pe must be an employee of the permit
holder.
12. Exceptions:
The provisions not a ~ to:
a. The personnel of Engineering City or its successor, or persons who
work for a public telephone company, nor to persons performing
electrical work as an of the used by such company in rendering its duly
authorized service to the
b. A regular employee y as a part of that employment.
c. The service or maintenance ~g equipment, provided that such work or
maintenance shall only include work on electrical equipment that is part of such
equipment. Such work shall of heating or air-conditioning equipment to a
properly sized and existing individual b that contains no other loads.
14-5 L-2 Application for License
Any person required by this Article to shall make application to the administrative
authority.
14-5L-3 Examination Fee /
The examination fee for persons applyi9g for a of City Council
and shall not be refunded.
14-5L-4 Licensing Standards
The administrative authority shall isle licenses provisions:
1. Master Plumber: A master p~mber's license shall be to every person who demonstrates
satisfactory completion of ~vo (2) years' experience licensed journeyman plumber and
successfully passes the ex~nination approved by the Board ( ~1
2. Journeyman Plumber: A/journeyman plumber's license ~ issued to every person who
demonstrates satisfacto¢/ completion of three (3) years' full-ti experience as an apprentice
plumber with an establ~hed plumbing company and successfully examination approved
by the Board of Appec's.
3. Sanitary Sewer And/Water Service Installer: A sanitary sewer and service installer's license
shall be issued to ~Very person who successfully passes the ~pproved by the Board of
Appeals. ~r:
4. Gas Pipe Install A gas pipe installer's license shall be issued to evep who successfully
passes the exa~hination approved by the Board of Appeals.
5. Master Electr~ian: A master electrician's license shall be issued to who demonstrates
satisfactory ~Completion of two (2) years of experience as a licensed electrician, and
successfully passes the examination approved by t.h,e Board of Appeals.
6 Journeyr~n Electrician: A journeyman electricians license shall be issued to person who
demons~ates satisfactory completion of three (3) years of experience as an ar electrician
with a~f established electrical company, and successfully passes the examination by the
Boar~ of Appeals.
7. Fir~/alarm: A fire alarm license shall be issued to every person as follows:
·/ From the effective date of the ordinance to December 31, 2002 to every who
I demonstrates satisfactory completion of one of the following criteria:
1. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level II certific~
2. Examination approved by the Board of Appeals; or
Ordinance No. 02-4037
Page 3
3. Licensed journeyman electrician supervised by a licensed master electrician.
· From January 1, 2003 to December 31 2004 to every person who demonstrates satisfactory
completion of one of the following criteria: ,/
1. NICET Level II certification; or
2. .Pass an examination approved by the Board of Appeals for Fire Alarm Systerp~.
· Beginning January 1, 2005 to every person who demonstrates satisfactory/c'~mpletion of the
follow~g criteria: /
1. NI~.ET Level II certification.
8. Fire sprinklei~staller: A fire sprinkler installer license shall be issued to ev/e'ry person who meets all
the following cn'te~.ria:
1. Demonstrates"-~satisfactory completion of five (5) years full-time/~xperience as an apprentice
installe'~ with an established sprinkler company. /
2. approved by the Board of Appeals.
9. Fire sprinkler A fire sprinkler maintenance license to every person who
meets the following crite
· From the effective of the ordinance to Dece 31, 2005 to every person who
demonstrates satisfacto~ of one of the fol criteria:
1. National Institute (NICET) Level II certification in
maintenance and testinc sprinkler systems
2. Passes an exam , the Board of maintenance and testing of sprinkler
systems.
· Beginning January I, 2006 to demonstrates satisfactory completion of the
NICET Level II certification g of sprinkler systems.
10. Only one license shall be issued to any in any license category on the basis of a single
examination.
11. The fee for licenses shall be set by resolut ~e City Council.
14-5L-5 Reciprocal Licenses
1. Master Plumber: A master plumber's issued to an applicant who demonstrates at
least two (2) years' experience as a ' ~lumber and has successfully passed a master
plumber's examination approved Iowa City of Appeals. The applicant shall make
application for the license and
2. Journeyman Plumber: A plumber's will be issued to an applicant who
demonstrates at least three (3 experience iourneyman or apprentice plumber and
plumber's approved by the Iowa City Board
of Appeals. The .~ application for the d pay all fees
3. Sanitary Sewer And Installer: A sanitary sewer water service installer's license
may be issued to an ap who has successfully passed the approved by the Iowa
City Board of Appeals.
4. Gas Pipe Installer: pipe installer's license may be issued to applicant who successfully
passes the examina ~proved bt ays all fees.
5. Master Electrician:. , master electrician's license may be issued to an ~ ~ant who demonstrates at
least two (2) ye~ experience as a journeyman level electrician and h~ successfully passed a
master electrid,~n' examination approved by the Iowa City Board of Appe~s The applicant shall
make applica~on for the license and pay all fees. ,
6. Journeyma~y'Electrician: A journeyman electricians license will be issued t~ an applicant who
demonstr~'es at least three (3) years' experience as eithe,r a journeyman or appre~ce electrician and
who ha~/successfully passed a journeyman electrician s examination approved 't~y the Iowa City
Board,Cf Appeals. The applicant shall make application for the license and pay all fee~
14-5L-6 ~examinations
Any p,¢son who fails the journeyman plumber, master plumber, journeyman electr~an, master
el~ :t,¢cian, fire alarm, fire sprinkler installer, fire sprinkler maintenance or gas pipe installer's ~<amination
m; f apply for reexamination at the nex! regularly scheduled examination. Any person wh6,,fails the
s,,a itary sewer and water service installers examination or the electrical homeowners exam mu',~ wait a
¢n imum of thirty (30) calendar days before retesting
lz ~L-7License Renewals
1 Every license which has not previously been revoked shall expire on December 31 of each yl~,,ar
Renewal fees and reinstatement fees shall be as established by resolution of the EY~ty Council A'~y
license that has expired may be reinstated within sixty (60) calendar days after the expiration dat~
Ordinance No. 02-4037
Page 4
upon payment of an additional reinstatement fee. After the expiration of the sixty (60) calendar day
period, no license shall be renewed except upon reexamination. Notwithstanding the a~ove, upon
applic~ ion the Bto; ~rd of Appeals may waive the reexamination requirement for licenses w~ich are not
renewed ~ ithin t~e sixty (60) day period if the licensee provides evidence that the fai~re to renew
was due tc me_di~l reasons or other circumstances beyond the control of the licensee,/
2. Code Update Cert Prior to receiving any active electrical or plumbing licens~ each applicant
shall complete an ~ eight (8) hour code update class based on the ch, a'nges in the most
current edition of that the license is issued under within. Prior to re~iving an active fire
sprinkler license 31icant shall complete eight (8) credit hours of con, tif{uing education of an
approved update class fire sprinkler installation. Update classes shall be/it'tended within one year
of the codes ado documentation of completion must b/J submitted to the Building
Official to accompan
/
3. At the time of renewa! licensee shall identify the company the is currently employed
by.
14-5L-8 Revocation of License
1. The administrative authorit of the Board of ' revoke any license issued if
the license holder shows ' ~cy or lack of knowledge, license was obtained by fraud or
for continual violation of any
2. Licenses are not transferable, ng, selling, giving, of any license or the obtaining
of permits thereun y other cause for revocation.
3. Revocation shall occur onl has given the licensee written notice and
an opportunity for an of Appeals.
14-5L-9
If a license is revoked for any reason, another hall not be issued for at least twelve (12) months
after revocation.
14-5L-10 Inactive License
Any current electrical or plumbing license as inactive upon written request of the
licensee. Once so classified, the license holder to maintain the electrical or plumbing license
as current but will not be permitted to an or plumbing permit nor otherwise actively
participate in the electrical or plumbing in ity. The license may be reactivated upon
completion of an eight (8) hour code L anges based on the most current edition of
the electrical or plumbing code, and payment of the full licel year. The fee for an inactive
license shall be set by
SECTION III. PENALTIES The any provision of this ordinance is a
municipal infraction.
SECTION IV. If any section, provision or shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, s~ adjudication shall not affe( of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part t djudged
SECTION IV. DATE. This Ordinance shall be in after its final passage, approval
and put provide ~ law.
2002.
ATTEST:
Approved
City,
OrdinanCe No. 02-4037
Page 5
It was moved Pfab and seconded by Vanderhoef that the Ordinance
as read be upon roll call there were:
AYES:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
× Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration ~2
Vote for passage: AYES: anderhoef, t4`i'iburn, Char~p~ion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donne]l,
Pfab. NAYS: None. FIT: NOne.
/
Second Consideration 8/1/02
Voteforpassage: AYES: tn, O'Donnell,~Cab, Vander'hoef, Wilburn, Champ'ion,
Kanner. NAYS: None. ': None.
Date published
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney; 410 E. Washington St.; Iowa City, IA 52240; (319) 356-5030
ORDINANCE NO. 02-4038
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE '14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE
M ENTITLED "APPEALS" TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM PROCEDURE FOR APPEALS OF
THE BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND FIRE CODES.
WHEREAS, the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, and Fire Code are being updated
and revised and the Electrical Code will be updated and revised in the near future;
WHEREAS, the appeals procedure for said codes are presently contained in the respective codes
and said procedures are not uniform;
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to place all the appeals procedures in one centralized location
instead of throughout the codes and to make said procedures uniform; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that it is in the best interest of the City of Iowa City to establish
a centralized and uniform procedure for appeals of the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code, and Fire Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
iOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building
and Housing," is hereby amended by adding new Article M, entitled "Appeals" as follows: Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals previously established shall continue.
The Board of Appeals shall consist on seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. All Board
members must be eligible electors of Iowa City but not regular employees of the City. The Board shall
include at least one (1) licensed electrician, one licensed plumber, one HVAC professional, one
representative from the Home Builders Association of Iowa City, and one building design professional.
The remaining members shall be qualified by experiences and training to pass on matters pertaining to
building construction. The building official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to the
Board, but shall have no vote on any matters before the Board.
Appeals Procedure
a. Jurisdiction. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Building Official or the Fire Chief with
regard to the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, or Fire Code
may file an appeal to the Board of Appeals within thirty (30) days of said decision. Decision
means any decision, determination, direction, notice, finding, or order of the Building Official or
the Fire Chief.
b. Application. In order to file an appeal, the person must complete a form provided by the City
Department of Housing and Inspection Services and pay a filing fee. In said application, the
person filing the appeal shall state all code provisions applicable to the appeal, attach relevant
supporting documentation, and explain the basis for the appeal
c. Authority. The Board of Appeals may by majority vote reverse a decision by the Building Official
or the Fire Chief based on the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code,
or Fire Code only if it finds that:
(1) There are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code Practical
difficulties means that: (a) the strict letter of this code is impractical; (b) the modification is in
conformance with the intent and purpose of this code; and (c) such modification does not
lessen any fire-protection requirements or any degree of structural integrity; or
(2) Any material, alternate design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this
code is appropriate Any material, alternate design or method of construction is appropriate
if: (a) the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provision of this code; and (b)
the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of
that prescribed in this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability,
safety and sanitation; or
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(3) If the building official has incorrectly interpreted a provision of the code; or
(4) If the provisions of the code do not fully apply.
d. Hearinq.The person shall be advised in writing of the time and place at least three (3) calendar
days prior to the hearing. At the hearing, the person shall have an opportunity to be heard.
e. Fees. Fees for filing an appeal shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building
and Housing," Article C, entitled "Electrical Code," Section 10, entitled "Board of Appeals," is hereby
repealed in its entirety.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or par[ 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 par[ thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
,~.nd approved this 20th day of Auqust ,2002.
CITY'~LERK -
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
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It was moved by Champion and seconded by O' Donnel 1 that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll cell there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
× Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
First Consideration 7/16/02
Voteforpassage; AYES: Wi]burn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donne]], Pfab,
Vanderhoef. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 8/1/02
Voteforpassage; AYES: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
Kanner. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 8/28/02