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Prepared by: Adam Ralston, Planning Intern, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5230
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.35 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 802 S.
CLINTON STREET FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) ZONE TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P-1)
ZONE. (REZ07 -00009)
WHEREAS. the applicant, Johnson County, has requested a rezoning of property located at 802 South
Clinton Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Neighborhood Public (P-1); and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Zoning Code requires that all publicly owned land be zoned public; and
WHEREAS, the applicant's proposed use of said property for office space is compatible with surrounding
land uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council concurs with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. APPROVAL. The property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning
classification of Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Neighborhood Public (P-1) is hereby approved:
The city block lying adjacent to and east of South Clinton Street, adjacent to and west of South
Dubuque Street, and adjacent to and north of Benton Street, more particularly described as: Block
27, plat of an Addition of lots to Iowa City, as laid off as the County Seat of Johnson County, laid off
by F.H. Lee, County Agent, June 20, 1842, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 1 & 2,
Page 301. Deed Records of Johnson County, Iowa, including all of Lots 1 through 8 of said block 27
and the Vacated Alley described in Book 4059, Page 585 of the Records of the Johnson County
Recorder.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and
publication of the ordinance as approved by law.
SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
certify a copy of this ordinance, and record the same in the Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County,
Iowa, at the Owner's expense, upon the final passage. approval and publication of this ordinance, as
provided by law.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this _ day of , 20_.
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It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted. and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
First Consideration 7 /l0/2007
Vote for passage: AYES: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Correia
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Prepared by: Adam Ralston, Planning Intern
Item: REZ07-00009
Date: June 7,2007
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Johnson County
913 S. Dubuque St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact Person:
Andy Chappell
P.O. Box 2450
Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone:
(319) 339-6100
Requested Action:
Rezoning from CI-1 to P-1
Purpose:
To provide reference and notice of publicly
owned land.
Location:
802 S. Clinton St.
Size:
Approximately 2.35 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Intensive Commercial (CI-1)
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North:
South:
East:
West:
University/Commercial P-2/CI-1
County P-1
University/Commercial P-1/CI-1
Commercialllndustrial CI-1/1-1
Comprehensive Plan:
Intensive Commercial
File Date:
May 10, 2007
45 Day Limitation Period:
June 24, 2007
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The applicant, Johnson County, is requesting a rezoning from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to
Neighborhood. Public (P-1) for recently acquired property located at 802 S. Clinton St. Section 14-
2F-1 of The Iowa City Zoning Code requires that all publicly held property be zoned Public (P-1 or
P-2) to provide reference and notice to surrounding landowners of public ownership and use of
land.
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ANAL YSIS
This property was most recently used for commercial purposes, including Hawkeye Lumber
Company, and several small businesses. The current state of this property is vacant land as all
structures previously on this property have been cleared. The county intends to use the land for
an expansion of the offices it currently has on nearby property to create a campus of county
administration offices in the area. The City recently vacated the alley in the center of the block to
facilitate redevelopment of this block.
The Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone is intended to provide notice to those owning or buying land
near land owned and used by the County, City of Iowa City, or the Iowa City Community School
District. Uses within a P-1 zone are subject to development standards that create a smooth
transition between public and private uses. Section 14-2F-1 of The Iowa City Zoning Code lists
these development standards which include parking and landscaping requirements, among
others. The County will need to adhere to these standards at the time it submits a site plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that, REl07-00009, an application for the rezoning of approximately 2.35 acres
of property located at 802 S. Clinton St. from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Neighborhood Public
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Prepared by: Adam Ralston, Planning Intern, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5230
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
CLINTON STREET AND CAPITOL STREET. (VAC07-00003)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Jeff Clark, has requested a vacation of a portion of the Court Street right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has found that the portion of Court Street in question
serves no public purpose, other than for underground utilities, and is not likely to do so in the future; and
WHEREAS; the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the requested
vacation, subject to retention of a utility easement; and
WHEREAS; the Iowa City City Council concurs with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. The property described below is hereby vacated by the City of Iowa City, subject to retention
of a utility easement:
Beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 4, Block 101 of the Original Town of Iowa City according to
plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1 at page 116 in the records of the Johnson County Recorder;
thence N89013'20"E, along the South line of said Block 101, a distance of 50.01 feet; thence
SOOo47'25"E, 3.13 feet; thence S89013'20"W, 50.01 feet; thence NOOo44'57"W, 3.13 feet to the point
of beginning, containing 0.004 acre (156 square feet) and is subject to easements and restrictions of
record.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or 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.
Passed and approved this _ day of , 20_.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
. Wilburn
First Consideration 7/10/2007
Vote for passage: AYES: Champion, Correia, Elliott, 0' Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Bailey. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Prepared by: Adam Ralston, Planning Intern
Item: VAC07-00003
Court Street west of Clinton Street
Date: June 7,2007
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Jeff Clark
414 E. Market St
Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone:
(319) 631-1867
Contact Person:
Jeff Clark
Requested Action:
Vacation of 156 square feet of right-of-way along
Court Street in exchange for nearby land of equal
size
Purpose:
To create a consistent right-of-way line
Location:
North side of Court Street west of Clinton Street
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North: Residential/Commercial (RM-44/CB-5)
South: County (P-1)
East: Residential (RM-44)
West: Commercial (CB-5)
File Date:
May 14, 2007
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The applicant, Jeff Clark, is requesting the vacation of 156 square feet of the Court Street right-of-
way west of Clinton Street. If vacated, the property would be acquired from the City and would be
added to the property currently owned by the applicant. In exchange, the applicant would convey
to the City a piece of land along Court Street of equal size to the land being vacated.
Currently, the right-of-way line along this portion of Court Street has a jog mid-block. The
applicant is requesting this action in order to create a consistent right-of-way line along the north
side of Court Street in order to facilitate development. The proposed development is to be a
mixed-use development including both commercial and residential aspects.
ANAL YSIS:
Requests for vacation of right-of-way are reviewed with regard to the following factors: 1)
impact on pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation; 2) impact on emergency and utility
vehicle access and circulation; 3) impact on access of adjacent private properties; 4) desirability
of right-of-way for access or circulation needs; 5) location of utilities and other easements or
restrictions on the property; and 6) any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific
requested vacation.
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Vacation of this piece of right-of-way will not have a negative effect on vehicular access or
circulation, access for emergency or utility vehicles, or access to adjacent properties, because it
merely straightens the right-of-way line along Court Street.
Private utilities have been contacted and asked to identify any utilities currently on-site. If the
right-of-way is vacated, easements will need to be granted for any utilities that may exist, or
alternatively, the utilities would need to be relocated.
Vacation of said right-of-way benefits both the landowner and the City. The landowner wishes to
create a consistent right-of-way line in order to facilitate development. Vacation will create a
consistent right-of-way, making it easier to establish consistent and logical building setbacks along
the Court Street frontage. The City benefits from this action in that it gains a piece of land along
Court Street to straighten out the jog in right-of-way, making it easier to establish public
streetscape elements within the right-of-way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that VAC07-00003, a request to vacate a portion of right-of-way located on the
north side of Court Street west of Clinton Street, be approved subject to the retention of any
necessary utility easements.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 7, 2007
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Adam Ralston, Planning Intern
Re: VAC07-00003
Utility companies were contacted and notified of the possibility of land transfer regarding item
V AC07 -00003 and were asked to identify any utilities located in the area by June 7. As of June
7, one company, MidAmerican Energy, has notified planning staff that it has utilities in the land
the applicant has requested the City vacate.
If the right-of-way is vacated by the City, an easement will need to be granted for the
MidAmerican utilities, or alternatively, the utilities would need to be relocated. The ordinance for
this item would address this matter.
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From: Karen Howard, Associate Planner
Re: Whispering Meadows, Part 4
Following is a summary of the outstanding issues with regard to the rezoning and subdivision of
Whispering Meadows, Part 4.
Extending Whispering Meadows Drive - Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission are
recommending that the developer be responsible for extending Whispering Meadows Drive to
the western edge of the Sycamore Greenway. The applicant has proposed to extend the road
to the western edge of their property, but feels that extending the roadway across the Greenway
should be the City's responsibility.
Staff and the Commission find that the need for this connection is directly linked to the traffic
that will be generated by the future development of Whispering Meadows, Part 4. If an
additional east-west collector street connection to Sycamore Street is not provided for with
Whispering Meadows, Part 4, the proposed development will add an estimated 850 vehicle trips
per day to Lakeside Drive, a street for which there have already been neighborhood complaints
about the level of traffic being funneled past Grant Wood Elementary School. Staff estimates
that the proposed disturbance of a significant portion of the sensitive features on the site
(wetlands, woodlands, and stream corridor) and the proposed upzoning to RS-12 will
approximately double the number of developable lots on the property. Therefore, as a condition
of approval, the Commission and the staff recommend that the developer, rather than city
taxpayers, bear the cost of making this necessary connection across the Sycamore Greenway
to the adjacent subdivision.
Housing Affordability - At the previous City Council meeting the applicant cited a desire to
maintain the affordability of the proposed housing units as a reason that the City should pay to
construct the road across the Greenway. In response, it was suggested that if the City agreed
to pay for this street extension, the developer should guarantee that a certain percentage of the
units be maintained as affordable. If the Council decides to 00 in this direction. the rezonino
reQuests should be deferred in order to work out the details of this affordabilitv reQuirement.
Neighborhood Open Space - The developer has indicated interest is dedicating a portion of
Outlot A to satisfy their neighborhood open space requirement. The Planning and Zoning
Commission feel that a portion of the woodland that directly abuts the Sycamore Greenway
would be desirable as public open space. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends
against acceptance of this land due to the amount of work that would be necessary to clear
underbrush, debris and dead trees that may be a hazard to the public. The Parks and
Recreation Commission recommends acceptance of Outlot C to provide a neighborhood link to
the Greenway trail, but recommends fees in lieu of land dedication for the remainder of the
neighborhood open space obligation.
CC: Steve Atkins
Jeff Davidson
Bob Miklo
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Prepared by: Karen Howard, PCD, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5251
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATLEY 15.42 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED SOUTH AND WEST OF WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-12)
(REZ006-00025)
WHEREAS, the applicant, MBHG Investment Co., Inc., has requested a rezoning of property located
South and West of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to
High Density Single Family Residential (RS-12); and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that this area is appropriate for duplex and small lot
single family residential development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has the reviewed the proposed rezoning and
determined that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan provided that it meets conditions addressing the
need for adequate secondary access and street connectivity between neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code ~414.5 (2005) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable
conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in order to
satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and
WHEREAS, the owner and applicant have agreed that the property shall be developed in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto to ensure appropriate
development in this area of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. Subject to the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated
herein, property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning designation of RS-8 to RS-12:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2003100, IOWA
CITY, IOWA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
IN BOOK 46, AT PAGE 155, OF THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S
OFFICE; THENCE SOoo02'42"W, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID
AUDITORS PARCEL 2003100, A DISTANCE OF 127.00 FEET; THENCE N89057'18"W ALONG
SAID EAST LINE, 12.29 FEET; THENCE SOoo02'42"W ALONG EAST LINE 33.00 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOoo02'42"W ALONG SAID EAST LINE,
170.50 FEET; THENCE S89057'18"E ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 298.23 FEET; THENCE
SOoo02'42"W ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 137.50 FEET; THENCE N89057'18"W ALONG SAID
EAST LINE, 20.00 FEET; THENCE SOoo02'42"W ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 175.00 FEET;
THENCE S05044'59"E ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 159.34 FEET; THENCE S16040'29"W ALONG
SAID EAST LINE, 114.86 FEET; THENCE S01 o38'48"E ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 8.20 FEET;
THENCE N88029'50"W, 111.79 FEET; THENCE S78051'22"W, 236.93 FEET; THENCE
S89033'59"W, 584.90 FEET; THENCE NOoo26'01"W, 270.88 FEET; THENCE N35027'47"E,
54.47 FEET; THENCE N16003'10"E, 215.73 FEET; THENCE NOoo02'42"E, 292.17 FEET;
THENCE S89057'18"E, 433.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, 22.80 FEET, ALONG THE
ARC OF A 400.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY, WHOSE 22.79
FOOT CHORD BEARS S88019'20"E; THENCE S86041'22"E, 100.00 FEET; THENCE
SOUTHEASTERLY 22.80 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A 400.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE,
CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY, WHOSE 22.79 FOOT CHORD BEARS S88019'20"E TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 15.42 ACRES, AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND
RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
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SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and
publication of the ordinance as approved by law.
SECTION III. CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT. The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
sign, and the City Clerk attest, the Conditional Zoning Agreement between the property owner(s) and the
City, following passage and approval of this Ordinance.
SECTION IV. 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 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.
Passed and approved this _ day of , 20 .
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
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Prepared by: Karen Howard, PCD, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5251 (REZ06-00025)
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "City"), and Barker Development Co. (hereinafter "Owner"), and MBHG Investment
Co., Inc. (hereinafter "Applicant");
WHEREAS, Owner is the legal title holder of approximately 15.42 acres of property located
south and west of Whispering Meadows Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant with the Owner's consent has requested the rezoning of said property
from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to High Density Single Family
Residential (RS-12); and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with appropriate
conditions regarding adequate secondary access and street connectivity between
neighborhoods, the zoning is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code 9414.5 (2005) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose
reasonable conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and above existing
regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and
WHEREAS, the Owner and Applicant acknowledge that certain conditions and restrictions are
reasonable to ensure the development of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the need to provide for safe and adequate traffic circulation between neighborhoods,
to ensure that streets are not overburdened with traffic, and to provide for efficient provision of
public and emergency services; and
WHEREAS, the Owner and Applicant acknowledge that the increased development that will
result due to the requested up-zoning of the subject property will make it necessary to construct
off-site improvements, namely extension of Whispering Meadows Drive, a collector street,
across the abutting public property (Sycamore Greenway) to provide necessary secondary
access to relieve traffic congestion on Lakeside Drive, a collector street, which would otherwise
be overburdened with traffic generated by the proposed development;
WHEREAS, the Owner and Applicant agree to develop this property in accordance with the
terms and conditions of a Conditional Zoning Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties
agree as follows:
1. Barker Development Co. is the legal title holder of the property legally described as
follows:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2003100,
IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
IN BOOK 46, AT PAGE 155, OF THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE SOoo02'42'W, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID
AUDITORS PARCEL 2003100, A DISTANCE OF 127.00 FEET; THENCE N89057'18'W
ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 12.29 FEET; THENCE SOoo02'42'W ALONG EAST LINE
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33.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOoo02'42'W
ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 170.50 FEET; THENCE S89057'18"E ALONG SAID EAST
LINE, 298.23 FEET; THENCE SOoo02'42'W ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 137.50 FEET;
THENCE N89057'18'W ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 20.00 FEET; THENCE SOoo02'42'W
ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 175.00 FEET; THENCE S05044'59"E ALONG SAID EAST
LINE, 159.34 FEET; THENCE S16040'29'W ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 114.86 FEET;
THENCE S01038'48"E ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 8.20 FEET; THENCE N88029'50'W,
111.79 FEET; THENCE S78051'22"W, 236.93 FEET; THENCE S89033'59'W, 584.90
FEET; THENCE NOoo26'01'W, 270.88 FEET; THENCE N35027'47"E, 54.47 FEET;
THENCE N16003'10"E, 215.73 FEET; THENCE NOoo02'42"E, 292.17 FEET; THENCE
S89057'18"E, 433.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, 22.80 FEET, ALONG THE
ARC OF A 400.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY, WHOSE
22.79 FOOT CHORD BEARS S88019'20"E; THENCE S86041'22"E, 100.00 FEET;
THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 22.80 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A 400.00 FOOT
RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY, WHOSE 22.79 FOOT CHORD
BEARS S88019'20"E TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 15.42 ACRES,
AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
2. The Owner and Applicant acknowledge that the City wishes to ensure conformance to
the principles of the Comprehensive Plan and provide for adequate secondary access
and street connectivity between neighborhoods. Further, the parties acknowledge that
Iowa Code 9414.5 (2005) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable
conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and above the existing
regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change.
3. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property, Owner and Applicant agree
that development of the subject property will conform to all other requirements of the
zoning and subdivision ordinances, as well as the following condition:
. The Owner and/or Applicant will be responsible for extending Whispering Meadows
Drive to the western edge of the Sycamore Greenway in an alignment determined by
the City Engineer.
4. The Owner, the Applicant, and the City acknowledge that the conditions contained
herein are reasonable conditions to impose on the land under Iowa Code 9414.5 (2005),
and that said conditions satisfy public needs that are caused by the requested zoning
change. .
5. The Owner, the Applicant, and the City acknowledge that in the event the subject
property is transferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all redevelopment will conform
with the terms of this Conditional Zoning Agreement.
6. The parties acknowledge that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be
a covenant running with the land and with title to the land, and shall remain in full force
and effect as a covenant with title to the land, unless or until released of record by the
City of Iowa City.
The parties further acknowledge that this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind
all successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties.
7. The Owner and Applicant acknowledge that nothing in this Conditional Zoning
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Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owner or Applicant from complying with all
other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
8. The parties agree that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by
reference into the ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and
publication of the ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County
Recorder's Office at the Applicant's expense.
Dated this _ day of
,20
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
By:
Attest:
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
By:
Approved by:
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ity Attorney's Office
CITY OF IOWA CITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this day of , A.D. 20_, before me, the
undersigned, a notary public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Ross Wilburn and
Marian K. Karr, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the
Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of said municipal corporation executing the within and
foregoing instrument; that the seal affixed thereto is the seal of said municipal corporation; that
said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said municipal corporation by authority of its
City Council; and that the said Mayor and City Clerk as such officers acknowledged that the
execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation, by it and by
them voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
My commission expires:
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CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this day of , A.D. 20_, before me, the undersigned,
a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared
and , to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn,
did say that they are the and , respectively,
of said corporation executing the within and foregoing instrument to which this is attached, that
(no seal has been procured by the said) corporation; that said instrument was signed (and
sealed) on behalf of (the seal affixed thereto is the seal of said) said corporation by authority of its
Board of Directors; and that the said and as
such officers acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of
said corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for said County and State
My commission expires:
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this _ day of , A.D. 20_, before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared
, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn,
did say that the person is (title) of
, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the
said limited liability company by authority of its managers and the said
acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary
act and deed of said limited liability company by it voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
My commission expires:
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Prepared by: Karen Howard, PCD, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5251
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 34.86 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED SOUTH AND WEST OF WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) AND HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-
12) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY 8 (OPD-8) AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY 12 (OPD-12) (REZ06-00026)
WHEREAS, the applicant, MBHG Investment Co., Inc., has requested a rezoning of property located
South and West of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) and
High Density Single Family Residential (RS-12) to Planned Development Overlay 8 (OPD-8) and Planned
Development Overlay 12 (OPD-12); and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that this area has sensitive environmental features,
including a stream corridor, wetlands, woodlands, and hydric soils that must be taken into account and
protected if property is proposed for development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed rezoning and determined
that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan provided that it meets conditions addressing approval of
wetland mitigation, monitoring, and long term maintenance of wetlands created in compensation for wetlands
disturbed during development of the property; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code 9414.S (200S) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable
conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in order to
satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and
WHEREAS, the owner and applicant have agreed that the property shall be developed in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto to ensure appropriate
development in this area of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. Subject to the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated
herein, property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning designation of RS-8 and RS-
12 to OPD-8 and OPD-12:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 23 AND A PORTION OF THE
SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 24, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF
THE STH P.M., CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, THE BOUNDARIES OF WHICH ARE
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2003100
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6
WEST OF THE STH P.M., CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; THENCE S89033'S9"W,
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 23, A
DISTANCE OF 1318.71 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE NOoo02'18"E,
1121.93 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13, LAKESIDE ADDITION TO IOWA CITY,
IOWA ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 AT PAGE
99 IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER; THENCE S890S7'18"E, ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAKESIDE ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA, 117S.00 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 174, WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART TWO, TO
IOWA CITY, IOWA ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
34 AT PAGE 99 IN SAID RECORDER'S RECORDS; THENCE SOoo02'42"W, ALONG A WESTERLY
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LINE OF SAID WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART TWO, 127.00 FEET; THENCE
N89057'18"W, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 12.29 FEET; THENCE
SOoo02'42"W, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 203.50 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 167 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE S89057'18"E, ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LINES OF SAID LOT 167 AND LOTS 166,165,164,163,162 AND PART OF LOT 161, A
DISTANCE OF 298.23 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 154 OF SAID SUBDIVISION;
THENCE SOoo02'42"W, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 137.50 FEET; THENCE
N89057'18"W, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 20.00 FEET; THENCE
SOoo02'42"W, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 175.00 FEET; THENCE
S05044'59"E, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 159.34 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 150 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE S16040'29"W, ALONG A
WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 114.86 FEET; THENCE S01038'48"E, ALONG A WESTERLY
LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 196.14 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 147 OF SAID
SUBDIVISION; THENCE S88021'05"W, 111.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING
34.86 ACRES AND IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and
publication of the ordinance as approved by law.
SECTION III. CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT. The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
sign, and the City Clerk attest, the Conditional Zoning Agreement between the property owner(s) and the
City, following passage and approval of this Ordinance.
SECTION IV. 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 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.
Passed and approved this _ day of , 20_.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: Karen Howard, PCD, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5251 (REZ06-00026)
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "City"), and Barker Development Co. (hereinafter "Owner"), and MBHG Investment
Co., Inc. (hereinafter "Applicant");
WHEREAS, Owner is the legal title holder of approximately 34.86 acres of property located west
of Whispering Meadows, Part 2; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, with the Owner's consent, has requested the rezoning of said
property from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) and High Density Single Family
Residential (RS-12) to Planned Development Overlay 8 (OPD-8) and Planned Development
Overlay 12 (OPD-12); and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has the reviewed the proposed rezoning and
determined that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan provided that it meets conditions
addressing approval of wetland mitigation, monitoring, and long term maintenance of wetlands
created in compensation for wetlands disturbed during development of the property; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code 9414.5 (2005) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose
reasonable conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and above existing
regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and
WHEREAS, the Owner and Applicant acknowledge that certain conditions and restrictions are
reasonable to ensure the development of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the need to protect, monitor, and maintain wetland areas; and
WHEREAS, the Owner and Applicant agree to develop this property in accordance with the
terms and conditions of a Conditional Zoning Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties
agree as follows:
1. Barker Development Co. is the legal title holder of the property legally described as
follows:
A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 23 AND A PORTION OF THE
SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 24, All IN TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF
THE 5TH P.M., CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, THE BOUNDARIES OF WHICH ARE
DESCRIBED AS FOllOWS:
AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2003100
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6
WEST OF THE STH P.M., CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; THENCE S89033'S9"W,
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 23, A
DISTANCE OF 1318.71 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE NOoo02'18"E,
1121.93 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF lOT 13, lAKESIDE ADDITION TO IOWA CITY,
IOWA ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 AT PAGE
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991N THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER; THENCE S89057'18"E, ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAKESIDE ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA, 1175.00 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 174, WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART TWO, TO
IOWA CITY, IOWA ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
34 AT PAGE 99 IN SAID RECORDER'S RECORDS; THENCE SOoo02'42"W, ALONG A WESTERLY
LINE OF SAID WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART TWO, 127.00 FEET; THENCE
N89057'18"W, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 12.29 FEET; THENCE
SOoo02'42"W, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 203.50 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 167 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE S89057'18"E, ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LINES OF SAID LOT 167 AND LOTS 166, 165, 164, 163, 162 AND PART OF LOT 161, A
DISTANCE OF 298.23 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 154 OF SAID SUBDIVISION;
THENCE SOoo02'42"W, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 137.50 FEET; THENCE
N89057'18"W, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 20.00 FEET; THENCE
SOoo02'42"W, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 175.00 FEET; THENCE
S05044'59"E, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 159.34 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 150 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE S16040'29"W, ALONG A
WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 114.86 FEET; THENCE S01038'48"E, ALONG A WESTERLY
LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 196.14 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 147 OF SAID
SUBDIVISION; THENCE S88021'05"W, 111.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING
34.86 ACRES AND IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
2. The Owner and Applicant acknowledge that the City wishes to ensure conformance to
the principles of the Comprehensive Plan and provide for protection of sensitive
environmental features within the City. Further, the parties acknowledge that Iowa Code
9414.5 (2005) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable conditions on
granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and above the existing regulations, in
order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change.
3. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property, Owner and Applicant agree
that development of the subject property will conform to all other requirements of the
zoning and subdivision ordinances, as well as the following conditions:
1. The wetland mitigation plan must be approved by the Army Corps of Engineers and
all other applicable State and Federal agencies prior to any development activity;
2. Copies of all site visit reports and annual monitoring reports submitted to the Army
Corps of Engineers will be concurrently sent to the City;
3. The wetland mitigation site will be monitored by a wetland specialist for a period not
less than 5 years and until 85% of the lots abutting the wetlands are developed and
the other 15% of the lots are stabilized. Written reports will be submitted to the City
after every site visit (at least 3 reports per construction season) and any damage to
the wetlands repaired;
4. Prior to final platting, submittal of a maintenance plan prepared by a wetland
specialist and approved by the City for the wetland areas and private open space
within Outlots A and B, detailing long term maintenance responsibilities and
estimates of maintenance costs.
4. The Owner, the Applicant, and the City acknowledge that the conditions contained
herein are reasonable conditions to impose on the land under Iowa Code 9414.5 (2005),
and that said conditions satisfy public needs that are caused by the requested zoning
change.
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5. The Owner, the Applicant, and the City acknowledge that in the event the subject
property is transferred, sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all redevelopment will conform
with the terms of this Conditional Zoning Agreement.
6. The parties acknowledge that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be
a covenant running with the land and with title to the land, and shall remain in full force
and effect as a covenant with title to the land, unless or until released of record by the
City of Iowa City.
The parties further acknowledge that this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind
all successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties.
7. The Owner and Applicant acknowledge that nothing in this Conditional Zoning
Agreement shall be construed to relieve the Owner or Applicant from complying with all
other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
8. The parties agree that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by
reference into the ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and
publication of the ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County
Recorder's Office at the Applicant's expense.
Dated this
day of
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
By:
Attest
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
By:
Approved by:
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City Attorney's Office
CITY OF IOWA CITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this day of , AD. 20_, before me, the
undersigned, a notary public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Ross Wilburn and
Marian K. Karr, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the
Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of said municipal corporation executing the within and
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foregoing instrument; that the seal affixed thereto is the seal of said municipal corporation; that
said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said municipal corporation by authority of its
City Council; and that the said Mayor and City Clerk as such officers acknowledged that the
execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation, by it and by
them voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
My commission expires:
CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this day of , AD. 20_, before me, the undersigned,
a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared
and , to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn,
did say that they are the and , respectively,
of said corporation executing the within and foregoing instrument to which this is attached, that
(no seal has been procured by the said) corporation; that said instrument was signed (and
sealed) on behalf of (the seal affixed thereto is the seal of said) said corporation by authority of its
Board of Directors; and that the said and as
such officers acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of
said corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for said County and State
My commission expires:
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this _ day of
Public in and
, AD. 20_, before me, the undersigned, a Notary
State of Iowa, personally appeared
, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn,
(title) of
, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the
said limited liability company by authority of its managers and the said
acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary
act and deed of said limited liability company by it voluntarily executed.
for
the
did say that the person is
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
My commission expires:
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Prepared by: Sara F. Greenwood, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240;
319-356-5030
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES" TO PROHIBIT
POSSESSION OF OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, City Code section 4-5-5 titled "Open Containers" prohibits the possession of any
alcoholic beverage on public property; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to limit the prohibited possession to open alcoholic beverages on public
property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
1. Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 5, entitled "Prohibitions and Restrictions," Section
5, entitled "Open Containers," paragraph B, entitled "Possession Prohibited" is hereby amended to read:
B. Possession Prohibited: It shall be unlawful tor any persons to possess any open or
unsealed bottle, can. iar or other receptacle containinQ an alcoholic beverages on any
public street, ground, highway, sidewalk, alley, or public right ot way in the city, except if
said person has purchased said alcoholic beverage from an "authorized entity", and is on
an "authorized site", as those terms are defined in this chapter. A person shall not
possess any open or unsealed bottle, can, iar or other receptacle containinQ an alcoholic
beverage in any public place within the city, except premises covered by a license or
permit and, when applicable, a public right-ot-way easement agreement.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts ot ordinances in conflict with the provision ot 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 ot 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.
Passed and approved this _ day ot , 2007.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Ordinance No.
Page _
It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
. Wilburn
First Consideration 7/10/2007
Vote for passage: AYES: Correia, Elliott, 0' Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey,
Champion. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
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Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
ORDINANCE NO.
07-l..?F.7
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND
PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," SECTION 4,
ENTITLED "TEMPORARY USE OF SIDEWALK PERMITS" TO INCREASE THE DURATION OF THE
TEMPORARY SIDEWALK PERMITS FROM THREE (3) DAYS TO FOUR (4) DAYS.
WHEREAS, regulating the public right-of-way ensures the safe movement of pedestrians;
WHEREAS, section 10-3-4 provides that the City may issue two permits each year to businesses for
the commercial use of City sidewalks for up to three (3) consecutive days per permit;
WHEREAS, the Downtown Association of Iowa City has requested that the City Code be amended to
increase the duration of the temporary use of sidewalk permit from three (3) days to four (4) days; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's interest to permit businesses to use the City's sidewalks for an additional
day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS. Title 10, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled
"Commercial Use of Sidewalks," Section 4, entitled "Temporary Use of Sidewalk Permits," is hereby
amended by deleting the first unnumbered paragraph of Section 4 in its entirety and by substituting in its
place the following new unnumbered paragraph:
The City Manager or designee is authorized to issue no more than three (3) Temporary Use of
Sidewalk Permits per calendar year to businesses or business organizations for any commercial
purpose in commercially zoned districts excluding permits for sidewalk cafes, ambulatory
vendors, and mobile vending carts. Two (2) Temporary Use of Sidewalk Permits shall be limited
to the temporary use of sidewalks and public right-of-way abutting said businesses and shall be
limited to no more than four (4) days for anyone permit. One (1) Temporary Use of Sidewalk
Permit shall be limited to the temporary use of sidewalks and public right-of-way abutting said
businesses and shall be limited to Friday evenings between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM,
for the period beginning the second Friday of May and ending on the third Friday of September of
each year.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. The violation of any provision of this ordinance is a
municipal infraction or a simple misdemeanor.
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
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Page --L
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It was moved by Bailey and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Vanderhoef
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
x
y
x
x
X
X
First Consideration 6/19/2007
Vote for passage: AYES: Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion,
Correia. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration -----------------
Vote for passage:
Date published
7/18/2007
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requlrlng 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: Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
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Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5,
ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 9, ENTITLED
"AMATEUR FIGHTING AND BOXING" TO PROHIBIT AMATEUR FIGHTING AND BOXING AT
ESTABLISHMENTS THAT ARE LICENSED TO SERVE ALCOHOL.
WHEREAS, the State of Iowa regulates professional, but not amateur, fighting and boxing; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to prohibit amateur boxing and fighting that occurs in
establishments serving alcohol.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
1. Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations, Chapter 5 entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," is hereby
amended by adding a new Section 9, entitled "Amateur Fighting and Boxing" as follows:
A. No person, individual, association, corporation, partnership or club holding a liquor control
license, wine or beer permit, which authorizes on the premises consumption, nor his or her
agents or employees shall allow an amateur fighting or boxing match to occur on said
premises.
B. No person shall participate in an amateur fighting or boxing match in an establishment holding a
liquor control license, wine or beer permit, which authorizes on the premises consumption.
C. No person shall promote, advertise, or organize an amateur fighting or boxing match in an
establishment holding a liquor control license, wine or beer permit, which authorizes on the
premises consumption.
D. "Amateur fighting and boxing match" means a boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts fighting,
extreme fighting, ultimate fighting or shoot fighting match, contest, event or exhibition for which
the contestants are not paid or awarded a prize for their participation.
SECTION II. VIOLATION. Any violation of this ordinance shall be considered a simple misdemeanor
punishable by a $500.00 fine and imprisonment not in excess of thirty (30) days or a municipal infraction
punishable by a civil penalty of $750.00 for first offense and $1,000.00 for second and subsequent
offenses.
SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this _ day of , 2007.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Ordinance No.
Page _
It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
First Consideration 6/ t 9/2007
Vote for passage: AYES: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia,
Elliott. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 7/l0/2007
Vote for passage: AYES: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott,
O'Donnell. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published
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Marian Karr
From: Eleanor M. Dilkes
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 11 :51 AM
To: 'Fiteiowa@aol.com'
Cc: *City Council
Subject: RE: Fight Night
Mr. Cox,
The ordinance that has received one favorable reading prohibits "amateur" fighting because "amateur" fighting
is not currently regulated by the state. In the event state law changes such that amateur fighting is regulated
the Council could, if it chose, repeal the ordinance. You are correct that under the proposed ordinance a
"sanctioned" amateur fight would not be allowed in an establishment that sells alcohol.
Eleanor M. Dilkes
City Attorney
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Email: eleanor-dilkes@iowa-city.org
Phone: (319) 356-5030
Fax: (319) 356-5008
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, and any attachments hereto, contains information which may be
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please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it and any and all copies of
it from your computer. Thank-you.
From: Fiteiowa@aol.com [mailto:Fiteiowa@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:55 AM
To: Council
Subject: Fight Night
Council members,
Before you pass the legislation to ban fighting in venues with a liquor license, I would recommend you make a
small change.
I would ban "unregulated" fights in estabishments with a liquor license.
I'm not sure if you understood the young lady who fights in sanctioned amateur boxing... she said if you pass
the measure as it is... she cannot compete locally anymore as every event she has fought for in Iowa City also
served alcohol.
Also, this would mean that if I am able to convince state regulators to sanction amateur mma in the future, I
could hold the events again in Iowa City.
Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems the big issue is that our events are not regulated (or sanctioned). If we
were able to change that, you wouldn't be opposed to us holding them. Am I understanding your concerns
6/20/2007
correctly?
Thanks for your time,
Monte Cox
3915 Aspen Hills Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
See what's free at f\QI,..com.
6/20/2007
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Marian Karr
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
mjc [mcrane@lcom.net]
Wednesday, June 20,200710:59 AM
Council
fight nights
thanks for stopping "fight nights" at the bars. in my opinion, any fights are barbaric
and to have sanctioned them in bars would have been the epitome of irresponsibility on the
part of the council.
thanks for stepping up and doing what is right!
michael crane
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Adam J. Pollack
220 River Street #2A
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
(319) 338-1633
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Honorable Members of the Iowa City Council:
My name is Adam Pollack. I am a local criminal defense attorney and former assistant
Johnson County attorney. I am the head coach of the Iowa City/Coralville Boxing Club,
vice-chair of USA Boxing's Judicial Committee, and the author of two books - John L.
Sullivan: The Career of the First Gloved Heavyweight Champion, and In the Ring With
James J. Corbett. I train both Emily and Katy Klinefelter, who have won multiple
national and international amateur boxing tournaments.
As a general matter, I am vehemently opposed to the proposed ordinance barring amateur
boxing and fighting in establishments that sell alcohol. I will discuss the reasons for my
opposition below.
However, more importantly, even if the law is passed, I believe it needs to be amended in
order to be consistent with the Council's stated reasons for the law. The definition of
"amateur fighting and boxing match" needs to be changed so that it does not include
USA Boxing, Inc. sanctioned amateur boxing matches.
The primary reason that the Council is proposing this law is because no governing body
sanctions or regulates the Union fight night. Professional boxing is regulated, and so the
Council does not have a problem with professiomd boxing taking place in a bar. USA
Boxing, Inc. amateur boxing contests are sanctioned and regulated, and therefore its
contests should be treated in the same manner that professional boxing is treated.
USA Boxing, Inc. sanctions and regulates amateur boxing contests throughout the United
States. USA Boxing is the federally designated national governing body for the sport of
amateur boxing. It has received this designation from the United States Olympic
Committee, which in turn receives its power to do so via the Ted Stevens Amateur and
Olympic Sports Act, passed by the U.S. Congress.
USA Boxing does allow alcohol to be served at its amateur boxing contests. This has not
been a problem. USA Boxing has quite strict regulations regarding its program and
sanctioned boxing contests.
I want to make it clear that the Union fight night is not and has not been sanctioned by
USA Boxing. Despite calling the boxing and mixed martial arts contests "amateur"
(which they are, under a true definition), USA Boxing does not recognize these bouts as
amateur bouts. USA Boxing has nothing to do with mixed martial arts, requires headgear
for its boxing contests, as well as the observance of a myriad of registration, insurance,
certification, and rules regarding the conduct of its contests. Its contests are distinct from
the Union fight night in a multitude of ways, and the USA Boxing oversight and
regulation is immense by comparison.
The concerns that the Council has regarding regulation and supervision of the
unsanctioned Union fight night bouts simply does not and should not exist for USA
Boxing regulated contests. Therefore, I ask that you consider adding a sentence to the
definition of "amateur fighting and boxing match" to state, "This does not include USA
Boxing, Inc. sanctioned amateur boxing bouts." There is simply no rational, logically
consistent reason to include USA Boxing regulated contests under the law's coverage.
I imagine that when this law was proposed, the distinction between USA Boxing
sanctioned and regulated amateur boxing contests and what the Union calls amateur
boxing contests was not known or contemplated. Now that you are aware that there is a
big difference, I hope that you will consider an amendment.
Regarding my opposition to the law in general, I do not believe that there are sufficient
facts in the record to form a rational basis for this law. There is no proof that the
contestants have used alcohol, or used alcohol sold by the Union, or that there has been
any crowd control or violence issues over the 12+ events that have already taken place. I
understand that council members proposed and preliminarily voted for this law without
even observing the event.
As someone who has attended the event, I can say that it is handled quite well. There is a
padded ring, padded ropes, a competent referee, and the combatants wear gloves. The
crowd has been orderly and well behaved. There are simply no facts that would justify
this law, other than speculation. .
The Union fight night is being punished for doing nothing other than hosting a smooth
event that would otherwise be legal under your proposed law if held in another venue, or
in the same venue (one that sells alcohol) if professionally regulated. To date, the U~. . n
fight night has been allowed to take place in a bar, and self-regulation has worked. 'W1J
potential for banning these types of events (where alcohol is sold) should prove a )i;::::{
sufficient incentive to ensure that strong self-regulation continues. A severe resultD -".
(banning them where alcohol is served) should only occur if there was an objectiv'e?'i~)
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demonstrated that the event had a problem above and beyond that which it would have
had in a location where alcohol was not served, or above and beyond that which it would
have had if alcohol had been served but the event had been subject to regulation. Thus
far, this is absent.
Laws and lawmaking should be consistent. I note that many thousands of citizens openly
and apparently legally drink: alcohol in the University of Iowa parking lots before football
games, a sport which statistically has more injuries and deaths than boxing and mixed
martial arts. Thousands drinking before watching college men smash into each other's
bodies at full force and throw them down to the ground is not a concern, not a subject of
legislation. Minors are allowed inside bars, in the presence of alcohol. Cigarette smoking
is legal in Iowa City. People die from smoking at an extremely high rate, thousands of
times higher than combat sports. Yet there have been no paternalistic laws passed to save
the citizens from themselves. However, fighting in a bar in the presence of a few
hundred, where bouncers are present, where police officers have a legal right to be
present, despite no problems in 12 events, is somehow of such concern that it has found
its way onto the legislative docket. If these other areas of life have not required legislative
action, neither should the Union fight night.
I want to make it clear that I have absolutely zero financial interest in this event. I do not
assist in its promotion or conduct in any way. If anything, I should consider it a
competitor. However, I am a fan of combat sports, and am opposed to laws which will
limit their ability to continue successfully, which will be the case if you pass this law.
I ask that you reconsider this law. However, if you remain determined to pass it, I ask that
you consider excluding USA Boxing sanctioned events from its coverage. I would be
happy to answer any questions that you may have, or to discuss further with you USA
Boxing's regulations of its sanctioned amateur boxing contests. I can show you a copy of
the sizable rulebook. You may also go to usaboxing.org.
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From: Kenneth W. Buffington [kbuff@marshallnet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 8:16 AM
To: Council
Subject: Amateur Boxing
Iowa city Council Members:
Iowa City council, Mayor, & Administrators,
My name is Kenneth W. Buffington President of Iowa Amateur Boxing Inc. I serve on the
USA/Boxing Membership Services Committe as Vice Chairperson, Iowa Golden Gloves Board
Of Directors, Advisary Committee To the Iowa Athletic Commissioner that distributes grants to
Iowa nonprofit Amateur boxing clubs througout Iowa. Deputy Boxing Commisioner
I am a certified level four coach, level three official in amateur Boxing.
my involvement includes over 30 years of coaching, officiating, administrating duties at many
state, regional, and national tournaments.
Mr. Adam Pollack contacted me about your proposal to ban amateur boxing at venues that
serve alcoholic bevreages.
1.Amateur boxing is a regulated Olympic sport. All Amater boxers are registered through
USA/Boxing. are trained by certified coaches who must go through a clinic every year and
tested every other year.
I do not know about the Union fight night as I don't attend such events.
Those participants competing in those events are not elegible to become an athlete within
USA/Boxing due to the involvement in Barroom Brawls as per the rules of USA/Boxing. All
Iowa amateur boxing showa in iowa as well as the U.S. are sanctioned events that uses all
certified coaches and officials, just as the Iowa Athletic Commission oversees professional
boxing and wrestling within Iowa.
I too would hope that you would amend your resolution to exclude sanctioned Amateur boxing
from this law.
Again we lAB inc are under the umbrella of USA/Boxing.
You may got to usaboxing .org to review our rules on the websight.
Thankyou for your time and consideration in this matter.
Sincerly,
Kenneth W. Buffington
President lAB inc.
641-752-1345
7/1012007
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Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
ORDINANCE NO. 07-4268
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND
PROPERTY," CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED "FARMER'S MARKET," TO ALLOW FARMERS JI/IARKET
VENDORS TO PREPARE AND SELL FO.OD IN CHAUNCEY SWAN PARK.
WHEREAS, the Farmers Market presently is limited to vendors selling their products in Chauncey
Swan parking ramp;
WHEREAS, the Farmers Market Advisory Committee recommends that the Farmers Market be
expanded to allow up to four (4) vendors to sell food from Chauncey Swan Park that has been cooked or
grilled on site; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's interest to permit Farmers Market vendors to cook and grill food in
Chauncey Swan Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
1. Title 10, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 11, entitled "Farmers Market,"
Section 1, entitled "Definitions," is hereby amended by deleting the definitions of Farmers Market,
Farmers Market Vendor, Season Vendor, and Stall and inserting the following new definitions:
FARMERS MARKET: An open air market sponsored by the city in Chauncey Swan parking ramp and
Chauncey Swan Park that is intended to provide an opportunity for individuals to sell permitted items that
are grown or produced by them, which conform to all applicable city, county and state health and safety
provision, including state department of agriculture regulations.
FARMERS MARKET VENDOR: Person who is authorized under this chapter to occupy a stall and to sell
items in the farmers' market or who is a grilling vendor.
GRilLING VENDOR: Person who is authorized under this chapter to occupy a grilling site to grill or cook
food and offer the prepared item for sale. A grilling vendor who grills or cooks food on site may in
addition sell non-alcoholic beverages that have been prepared on site.
GRilLING SITE: One of four locations designated by the director in Chauncey Swan Park that a grilling
vendor is authorized to occupy in order to prepare and sell items consistent with the provisions of this
chapter.
SEASON VENDOR: A farmers' market vendor who is authorized by the city to occupy a stall or grilling
site for the entire season.
STALL: A space designated by the director in Chauncey Swan parking ramp that a farmers' market
vendor is authorized to occupy in order to sell items consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
2. Title 10, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 11, entitled "Farmers Market," Section
3, entitled, "Standards for Granting or Denying Authorization," is hereby amended by deleting
Subsections Band D and adding new Subsections Band D in lieu thereof and by adding a new
Subsection E:
B. A stall or grilling site is available.
D. If there are not sufficient stalls or grilling sites for all person who apply for a stall or grilling site, a
season vendor from the previous calendar year shall having priority over a person who was not a season
vendor from the previous calendar year.
E. Grilling Vendor Only.
(1) The grilling vendor has obtained insurance in a reasonable amount necessary to minimize risk
of harm to persons and property based on the intended use, as determined by the city's risk manager.
(2) The person has obtained all necessary permits required by the Johnson County health
department.
(3) No other grilling vendor is vending substantially the same food product.
(4) Such other requirements as the Director may establish in the administrative rules.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
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 V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
07-4268
pa(fZ::roved this ~ay of
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MAYOR ~
J:Y
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ATTEST: ~) I( i!<J'./-1)
CI LERK
Approved by
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City Attorney's Office
suelord/FmsMklGrillOrd.doc
Ordinance No. 07-4268
Page ~
It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x
x
x
x
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
. Wilburn
y
x
x
First Consideration 6 / 19/2007
Vote for passage: AYES: Vanderhoef,
O'Donnell. NAYS: None. ABSENT:
Second Consideration ----------------
Vote for passage:
Bailey
that the Ordinance
Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott,
None.
Date published 7/18/2007
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the rule
and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration
be voted upon for final passage at this time. AYES:
Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. NAYS: None. ABSENT:
requlrlng ordinances to be considere(
to the meeting at which it is to be
and vote be waived and the ordinance
Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia,
None.
I 07-~-07 ,
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND
PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED, "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," SECTION 3,
ENTITLED "USE FOR SIDEWALK CAFES," TO ALLOW SIDEWALK CAFES TO ENCOMPASS
RAISED PLANTERS IN CITY PLAZA UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES.
WHEREAS, sidewalk cafes are a use of public sidewalks that require a temporary easement;
WHEREAS, section 10-3-5B1 currently provides that In City Plaza there must be a minimum of eight
(8) feet of unobstructed sidewalk between the side of the cafe and an elevated planter;
WHEREAS, City Council should have the discretion to allow sidewalk cafes to encompass raised
planters under limited circumstances; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's interest adopt this amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
Title 10, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use of
Sidewalks," Section 3, entitled "Use for Sidewalk Cafes," Subsection B, entitled "Usable Sidewalk Cafe
Area," is hereby amended by adding the following new Paragraph 5:
City Council may allow a sidewalk cafe to encompass or utilize an elevated planter, including a
planter that is not directly in front of the establishment to which it is connected, if the applicant
demonstrates to Council satisfaction that the proposed cafe meets the following criteria:
(1) It does not interfere with pedestrian movement.
(2) It does not adversely affect drainage.
(3) It does not adversely affect public or City utilities located or operating within City Plaza.
(4) It enhances the appearance and use of City Plaza.
(5) It does not interfere with the functionality of any other existing sidewalk cafe.
(6) It is not otherwise contrary to public interest.
The easement agreement shall include provisions for fencing, insurance, maintenance, vegetation,
and the subsurface. The easement agreement shall provide that the cafe owner pay all costs
associated with the cafe including, but not limited to, the cost to move water mains and water service
lines, to remove and plant vegetation, to move electrical outlets, and to cut and restore the limestone.
If the cafe encompasses or utilizes more than one elevated planter, the area between the planters
shall be included in the sidewalk cafe area but need not be delineated as such unless tables and
chairs are present. The proposed cafe shall not be subject to sections 10-3-3B(1)-(4) and 10-3-3E(6)
of this code.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. The violation of any provision of this ordinance is a
municipal infraction or a simple misdemeanor.
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this _ day of
,2007.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APpro~ ~r-_
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City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No.
Page _
It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
First Consideration 7/10/2007
Vote for passage: AYES: Champion, Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey.
NAYS: Elliott. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
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Prepared by Roger Jensen, Deputy Fire Chief and Tim Hennes, Sr. Building Inspector;
410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; (319) 356-5122
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 7, ENTITLED FIRE PREVENTION AND
PROTECTION, AND TITLE 17, ENTITLED BUILDING AND HOUSING TO ESTABLISH
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW AND EXISTING GROUP A-2
AND B OCCUPANCIES.
WHEREAS, City Code Section 7-1-1 adopts the International Fire Code and City Code Section 17-1-
1 adopts the International Building Code; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 7-1-2 amends sections of the International Fire Code and City Code
Section 17-1-3 amends sections of the International Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide minimum thresholds for automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire
alarm systems, and exit width openings in Group A-2 occupancies; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide minimum thresholds for automatic fire sprinkler systems in
Group B occupancies; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS. .
1. Title 7, entitled "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION", Chapter 1, entitled "Fire Code," is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 102.1 Modify by adding a fifth applicability requirement to the end as follows:
5. A. Existing A-2 Occupancies with an occupant load of 299 or more with an Alcoholic Beverage
Division License (ABDL) sha.1I comply with Section 903.2.1.2 by July 1,2010.
Exemption: Single business occupancies in single story nonabutting buildings.
B. Existing A-2 Occupancies with an occupant load of 50-298 located on a floor other than the
level of exit discharge and with an ABDL shall comply with Section 903.2.1.2 by July 1, 2013.
C. Existing B Occupancies located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge and with an
ABDL shall comply with Section 903.2.1.2 by July 1, 2013.
D. All existing A-2 Occupancies with an occupant load of 100-298 with an ABDL shall comply
with Section 903.2.1.2, provided that there is a change in business ownership, defined as the
sale, transfer, or assignment of any legal or equitable ownership interest, except that the
owner may show to the building official's satisfaction that said change in ownership is one of
form and not substance.
Section 903.2.1.2 Delete Section 903.2.1.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following:
903.2.1.2
A. New Group A-2 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided if one of the
following conditions exists:
1) The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet;
2) The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or
3) The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
B. Existinq Group A-2 Occupancies and Group B Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throughout the A-2 occupancy if one of the following conditions exists:
1) The A-2 occupancy has an occupant load of 299 or more and has an ABDL.
Exemption: Single business occupancies in single story nonabutting buildings; or
2) The A-2 occupancy has an occupant load of 50-298 and is located on a floor other than
the level of exit discharge and has an ABDL; or
3) Group B Occupancies located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge and which
have an ABDL; or
4) Group A-2 Occupancies with occupant load of 100 or more that have an ABDL and are
not regulated in B1 or B2 above, provided:
There is a change in business ownership, defined as the sale, transfer, or assignment of
any legal or equitable ownership interest, except that the owner may show to the building
official's satisfaction that said change in ownership is one of form and not substance.
Section 903.2.1.6 Add a new Section 903.2.1.6 as follows:
Section 903.2.1.6. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions
thereof used as new Group B occupancies with an ABDL or existing group B occupancy with a new (not a
2
renewal) ABDL located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. The automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throughout the floor area where the new Group B occupancy with an ABDL or where
the Group B occupancy with a new ABDL is located, and in all floors between the Group B occupancy
and the level of exit discharge.
Section 907.2.1 Delete the "exception" in Section 907.2.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the
following exceptions:
EXCEPTION:
1) Except for Group A-2 occupancies with occupant loads of 200 or more, manual fire alarm
boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
and the alarm notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
2) Group A-2. An automatic/manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A-2
occupancies with occupant loads of 200 or more. Activation of the fire alarm shall additionally cause:
a. Illumination of the protected premises to not less than 10 foot-candles over the area of the
room at a height of 30 inches above the floor; and
b. All conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distraction to automatically stop.
Section 1024.2 Delete the "exception" in Section 1024.2 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the
following exceptions:
EXCEPTION:
1) Except for Group A-2, in assembly occupancies where there is no well-defined main exit or where
multiple main exits are provided, exits shall be permitted to be distributed around the perimeter of the
building provided that the total width of egress is not less than 100 percent of the required width.
2) The main entrance/exit of A-2 occupancies shall be of a width that accommodates not less than
two-thirds of the total occupant load.
2. Titles 17, entitled "BUILDING AND HOUSING," Chapter 1 entitled "Building Code," is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 903.2.1.2 Delete section 903.2.1.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following:
903.2.1.2
A. New Group A-2 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided if one of the
following conditions exist:
1) The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet; or
2) The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or
3) The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
B. Existinq Group A-2 Occupancies and Group B Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throughout the A-2 occupancy if one of the following conditions exists:
1) The A-2 occupancy has an occupant load of 299 or more and has an ABDL.
Exemption: Single business occupancies in single story nonabutting buildings; or
2) The A-2 occupancy has an occupant load of 50-298 and is located on a floor other than
the level of exit discharge and has an ABDL; or
3) Group B Occupancies located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge and which
have an ABDL; or
4) Group A-2 Occupancies with an occupancy load of 100 or more that have an ABDL and
are not regulated in B1 or B2 above, provided:
There is a change in business ownership, defined as the sale, transfer, or assignment of
any legal or equitable ownership interest, except that the owner may show to the building
official's satisfaction that said change in ownership is one of form and not substance.
Exemption: Single business occupancies in single story nonabutting buildings.
Section 903.2.1.6 Add a new Section 903.2.1.6 as follows:
Section 903.2.1.6. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions
thereof used as new Group B occupancies with an ABDL or existing group B occupancy with a new (not a
renewal) ABDL located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. The automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throughout the floor area where the new Group B occupancy with an ABDL or where
the group B occupancy with a new ABDL is located, and in all floors between the Group B occupancy and
the level of exit discharge.
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Section 907.2.1 Delete the "exception" in Section 907.2.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the
following exceptions:
EXCEPTION:
1) Except for Group A-2 occupancies with occupant loads of 200 or more, manual fire alarm boxes
are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and the
alarm notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
2) Group A-2. An automatic/manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A-2 occupancies
with occupant loads of 200 or more. Activation of the fire alarm shall additionally cause:
a. Illumination of the protected premises to not less than 10 foot-candles over the area of the room
at a height of 30 inches above the floor; and
b. All conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distraction to automatically stop.
Section 1024.2 Delete the "exception" in Section 1024.2 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the
following exceptions:
EXCEPTION:
1) Except for Group A-2, in assembly occupancies where there is no well-defined main exit or where
multiple main exits are provided, exits shall be permitted to be distributed around the perimeter of the
building provided that the total width of egress is not less than 100 percent of the required width.
2) The main entrance/exit of A-2 occupancies shall be of a width that accommodates not less than
two-thirds of the total occupant load.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. 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 V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect upon publication.
Passed and approved this _ day of
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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City Attorney's Office
'7-3 - (J'1
Hisbldglord/life safety a-2 ace. doc
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Ordinance No.
Page _
It was moved by and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
that the Ordinance
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Elliott
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
First Consideration 6 /19 / 2007
Vote for passage: AYES: Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Bailey. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 7 / 1 0 / ? 00 7
Vote for passage: AYES: Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion,
Correia. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published
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Prepared by Roger Jensen, Deputy Fire Chief and Tim Hennes, Sr. Building Inspector;
410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; (319) 356-5122
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 7, ENTITLI;Q FIRE PREVENTION AND
PROTECTION, AND TITLE 17, ENJITLED BUILDING AND H SING TO ESTABLISH
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY REQCiiREMENTS FOR NEW AND E STING GROUP A-2
AND B OCCUPANCIES.
WHEREAS, City Code Sec ion 7-1-1 adopts the International Fire Code nd City Code Section 17-1-
1 adopts the International Build g Code; and
WHEREAS, City Code Sec 'on 7-1-2 amends sections of the Internat' nal Fire Code and City Code
Section 17-1-3 amends sections fthe International Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes t provide minimum thresholds for au matic fire sprinkler systems, fire
alarm systems, and exit width open gs in Group A-2 occupancies; an
WHEREAS, the City wishes to rovide minimum thresholds fo automatic fire sprinkler systems in
Group B occupancies; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest f the City to adopt the a ndments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDA ED BY THE CITY C UNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
1. Title 7, entitled "FIRE PREVENT I TION", Chapter 1, entitled "Fire Code," is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 102.1 Modify by adding a fifth app 'cability r quirement to the end as follows:
5. A. Existing A-2 Occupancies with an ccupa t load of 299 or more with an Alcoholic Beverage
Division License (ABDL) shall compl wi Section 903.2.1.2 by July 1, 2010.
Exemption: Single business occupan' in single story nonabutting buildings.
B. Existing A-2 Occupancies with an oc pant load of 50-298 located on a floor other than the
level of exit discharge and with an 0 shall comply with Section 903.2.1.2 by July 1, 2013.
C. Existing B Occupancies located 0 a flo r other than the level of exit discharge and with an
ABDL shall comply with Section 3.2.1. by July 1, 2013.
D. All existing A-2 Occupancies h an occ pant load of 100-298 with an ABDL shall comply
with Section 903.2.1.2, provid d that there a change in business ownership, defined as the
sale, transfer, or assignme of any legal r equitable ownership interest, except that the
owner may show to the bu' Cling official's sat faction that said change in ownership is one of
form and not substance. /
Section 903.2.1.2 Delete Sectiopf 903.2.1.2 and insert 'n lieu thereof the following:
903.2.1.2 /
A. New Group A-2 OcclJpancies. An automatic sp inkier system shall be provided if one of the
following conditions fxist:
1) The fire area e~ceeds 5,000 square feet;
2) The fire areajas an occupant load of 100 or ore; or
3) The fire areiil is located on a floor other than th level of exit discharge.
B. Existinq GrouJ:lA-2 Occupancies and Group B Oc pancies. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provi,t1ed throughout the A-2 occupancy if 0 of the following conditions exists:
1) The A-q-occupancy has an occupant load of 299 r more and has an ABDL.
Exemption: Single business occupancies in singl story nonabutting buildings; or
2) The 1;(-2 occupancy has an occupant load of 50- 8 and is located on a floor other than
the ~vel of exit discharge and has an ABDL; or
3) Gr..0'up B Occupancies located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge and which
h~ve an ABDL; or
4) ,~roup A-2 Occupancies with occupant load of 100 more that have an ABDL and are
;'not regulated in B1 or B2 above, provided:
/ There is a change in business ownership, defined as t sale, transfer, or assignment of
any legal or equitable ownership interest, except that th~owner may show to the building
official's satisfaction that said change in ownership is one of form and not substance.
Section 903.2.1.6 Add a new Section 903.2.1.6 as follows:
Section 903.2.1.6. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided through()ut buildings and portions
thereof used as new Group B occupancies with an ABDL or existing group B occupancy with a new (not a
2
renewal) ABDL located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. The automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throughout the floor area where the new Group B occupancy with an ABDL or where
the group B occupancy with a new ABDL is located, and in all floors between the Group B occupancy and
the level of exit discharge.
Section 907.2.1 Delete the "exception" in Section 907.2.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the
following exceptions:
EXCEPTION:
1) Except for Group A-2 occupancies with occupant loads of 200 or more, manual fire alarm
boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
and the alarm notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
2) Group A-2. An a tic/manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A-2
occupancies with occupant I ds of 200 or more in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2 of the 2006
International Fire Code. Activat n of the fire alarm shall additionally c use:
a. Illumination of the prote ed premises to not less than 10 fo t-candles over the area of the
room at a height of 30 inc s above the floor; and
b. All conflicting or confusing s unds and visual distraction to a omatically stop.
Section 1024.2 Delete the "exceptio 'in Section 1024.2 in its en retyand insert in lieu thereof the
following exceptions:
EXCEPTION:
1) Except for Group A-2, in assembly 0 cupancies where ther is no well-defined main exit or where
multiple main exits are provided, exits shall e permitted to be istributed around the perimeter of the
building provided that the total width of egress s not less than 1 percent of the required width.
2) The main entrance/exit of A-2 occupa ies shall be 0 a width that accommodates not less than
two-thirds of the total occupant load.
2. Titles 17, entitled "BUILDING AND Code," is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 903.2.1.2 Delete section 903.2.1.2 a d inse in lieu thereof the following:
903.2.1.2
A. New Group A-2 Occupancies. An aut ic sprinkler system shall be provided if one of the
following conditions exist:
1) The fire area exce~ds 5,000 squar eet; or
2) The fire area has an occupant 10 0 100 or more; or
3) The fire area is located on a floo oth than the level of exit discharge.
B. Existinq Group A-2 Occupancies d Gro p B Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throughout the -2 occup ncy if one of the following conditions exists:
1) The A-2 occupancy has an ccupant 10 d of 299 or more and has an ABDL.
Exemption: Single busines occupancie in single story nonabutting buildings; or
2) The A-2 occupancy has n occupant loa of 50-298 and is located on a floor other than
the level of exit dischar and has an AB L; or
3) Group B Occupancies ocated on a floor 0 her than the level of exit discharge and which
have an ABDL; or .I
4) Group A-2 Occupa ies with an occupancy oad of 100 or more that have an ABDL and
are not regulated i B1 or B2 above, provide'
There is a chang in business ownership, de ed as the sale, transfer, or assignment of
any legal or equ' able ownership interest, exce t that the owner may show to the building
official's satisf<]Ction that said change in owners ip is one of form and not substance.
Exemption: Siylgle business occupancies in singl story nonabutting buildings.
Section 903.2.1.6 Add a/lew Section 903.2.1.6 as follows:
Section 903.2.1.6. An afntomatic sprinkler system shall be proved throughout buildings and portions
thereof used as new Groul! B occupancies with an ABDL or existing roup B occupancy with a new (not a
renewal) ABDL located Ovl a floor other than the level of exit dischar e. The automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throu~out the floor area where the new Group B 0 cupancy with an ABDL or where
the group B occupancYf^'ith a new ABDL is located, and in all floors bet en the Group B occupancy and
the level of exit discharge.
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Section 907.2.1 Delete the "exception" in Section 907.2.1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the
following exceptions:
EXCEPTION: .',,\
1) Except for Group A-2 occupancies with occupant loads of 200 or'more, marllJal fire alarm boxes
are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and the
alarm notification appliances will activate upo.nsprinkler water flow. /
2) Group A-2. An automatic/manual life alarm system shall be installed in roup A-2 occupancies
with occupant.loads of 200 or more in ~ordance with Section 907.2.12.2. of t 2006 International Fire
Code. Activation of the fire alarm sha additionally cause:
a. Illumination of the protected remises to not less than 10 foot-candl over the area of the room
at a height of 30 inches above the flo r; and
b. All conflicting or confusing s unds and visual distraction to auto tically stop.
Section 1024.2 Delete the "exc tion" in Section 1024.2 in its en . ety and insert in lieu thereof the
following exceptions:
EXCEPTION:
1) Except for Group A-2, in asse Iy occupancies where th re is no well-defined main exit or where
multiple main exits are provided, exits hall be permitted to b distributed around the perimeter of the
building provided that the total width of e ress is not less than 00 percent of the required width.
2) The main entrance/exit of A-2 oc upancies shall b of a width that accommodates not less than
two-thirds of the total occupant load.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinance and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed. /
SECTION III. PENALTIES FOR VIOLAT NS. e violation of any provision of this Ordinance is a
municipal infraction.
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any sectio ovision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication sha not affect the. validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged i id or unconstitutional.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Or nan e shall be in effect upon publication.
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CITY OF IOWA CITyrL
MEMORANDUM
From:
Date: July 2,2007
To: City Council
Re: Fire/Life-Safety Improv ment Loan Program
I have included in Council's packet a summary of what I understand Council agreed to for the
loan program at its informal meeting held 6/18/07. Please review this loan program for accuracy.
It is my intention to place a resolution authorizing the City Manager to implement the loan
program on the Council's formal meeting of 6/24/07. This resolution would be considered at the
time Council gives final consideration to the fire/life-safety ordinance.
hisadm/mem/fireloan prog.doc
6/22/07
SUMMARY
Fire/Life-Safety Improvement Loan Program for Existing
A-2 and B Occupancies with an Alcoholic Beverage Division License (ABDL)
Total Funds Available
City to finance the Life-Safety loan program up to $1,000,000. These funds will be distributed on
a "first come basis" as loans to eligible businesses.
Eligible Businesses
Existing A-2 and B occupancies with an ABDL (approximately 46 businesses) required to
upgrade Life-Safety systems.
Enrollment Period
· Thirty-six months (3 years) from effective date determined by the City.
· Work and construction contracts to be approved by the City prior to start of work.
· Work started or signed construction contract within 36 months.
Eligible Fire and Life-Safety Improvements
The cost of materials and labor to install sprinkler systems.
Loan Program
· Loan not to exceed cost of labor and materials for required Life-Safety improvements.
· 1 % interest 5-year loan, or 1 O-year loan with interest rate at City's cost to borrow money.
· Loan secured either by lien or letter of credit prior to loan approval.
· Cost of lien or letter of credit (e.g. origination fees, etc.) to be paid by property owner.
· Change of ownership would require loan to be due and paid in full.
Distribution of Funds
Completion of work approved by the City.
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Marian Karr
From: Dave S [dsmuck612002@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 200710:19 PM
To: Council
Hello,
I happened to see the city council meeting on TV June 12 which was a replay of the June 5 meeting. I
believe the Dublin underground per city code is not allowed to have a sprinkler system if it is not up to
code. So if it was installed by a plumber and does not have the proper fittings/certification it needs to be
removed. Roger Jenson should have known this and inforce the city code. Does anyone know what is
the major cause of starting fires in A2
occupancy's is? If it is smoking maybe all assembly establishments should be smoke free. I believe that
sprinklers save lives. I also believe that all retail businesses should have sprinkler systems also.
If the city council can stop the ultimate fighting in bars why can't you make the legal drinking age in
Iowa City 21 without a special election? It seams like a double standard to me!
Thank you
Dave S
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6/19/2007