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ORDINANCE NO. 78-2884
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, BY ADOPTING THE 1978 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO; REPEALING CHAPTER 9.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER IN
LIEU THEREOF.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance
is to adopt the 978 Edition of the National
Electrical Code published by the National Fire
Protection Association, commonly referred to as
the "National Electrical Code" with certain additions
and amendments thereto to provide for the protection
of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens
of Iowa City, Iowa.
SECTION II. ADOPTION. Subject to the following
amendments, the 978 National Electrical Code is
hereby adopted.
SECTION III. AMENDMENTS.
9.20.1. Title
This artic eT , and all provisions incorporated
herein by reference or otherwise, shall be known
as the "Electrical Code", may be cited as such,
and will be referred to herein as such and as
"this Code". Where the Municipal Code of the City
of Iowa City is the subject of reference in this
article, it will be referred to herein as "Iowa
City Municipal Code."
9.20.2. Definitions
For purposes o t s Code, the following definitions
shall apply:
Electrical Inspector - shall be appointed by the
City Manager and responsible to the Building
Official for the enforcement of the Electrical
Code and regulations of the City.
Electrical Work - shall mean all uses, installations,
a terat ons, repairs, removals, replacements,
connections, disconnections and maintenance of all
electrical equipment.
9.20.3. Scope
The provisions of this Code shall apply to the
electrical conductors and equipment installed
within or on public and private structures and
premises; also the conductors that connect the
installations to a supply of electricity, and
other outside conductors adjacent to the premises;
also mobile homes used for human occupancy within
Iowa City. Additions, alterations and repairs to
existing electrical equipment shall comply with
the provisions of this Code.
9.20.4. Moved Buildings
Structures move nto or within the City shall
comply with the provisions of this Code for new
structures.
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9.20.5 Powers and Duector shall haveties of the tthearight to or
The electrical inspect
during reasonable hours in
enter upon any property
the discharge of his/her official to duties,
athe nnection
shall have the r equiiment where such wiring or
of any wiring or equip or may
equipment is dangerous to life or e Department.
interfere with the work of the,nsreCDeanY and all
The electical inspector may p He/she
electrical installations within the City.
may approve, condemn and order removed or remodeled
and put in proper and safe conditionon for thall
prevention of fire and the safety , motors,
electrical heating and lighting apParatust
machinery, fixtures and connections, elecrical
utilization of electrical
equipment used in the
current for light, heat or power purposes and to
control the disposition and arrangements of the
same.
The electrical inspector shall not engage in the
installation, or maintenance
siness of the sale, indirectly,
of electrical equipment either directly
and engagediinhave suchnbusinessial in theerest in City of IowaanfCity
at any time while holding office.
9.20.6. A eals an action, interpretation
y
Any person a fected bY
or notice issued by the electrical ninspectorg, appeal with
respect to this Code may,
in The Board for consideration in accordance
ewith the
procedures setforth in the Iowa City
Code.
8,20,7, Electrical Board --Creation and Author t
There is hereby created as a The Boa board,
referred to hereinafter, as "The Board", which
shall:
(a) Perioicallreview make recolmiendationsttheret ttocthe CCityan
Council.and
(b) Prepare and conduct written exam
i�icants�for
examine the qualifications of app
the licenses and certificates required by
this article.
(c) Suspend or revoke any of the licenses ofor
certificates required by
due cause, as provided
herein.
hear grievances
(d) Act as a board of app
eals to arising from a decision of the electrical
inspector and to provide for reasonable
interpretations consistent with the provisions
of this Code. rove or
(e) Act roveowiring systems notarof Apeals to specifically
disapprove
in this Code.
9 P0.8. violations --Penalties
Anrs
y person who instalel, a teal�equiPment, orntains,
improves or uses any
performs any electrical work in the City, or
causes the same to be done in violation of any of
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the provisions of this Code shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceedingy
$100 or imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30)
days.
9.20.9. License Applications
Any person desiring to take examinations for any
of the licenses or certificates required by this
Code, shall make application to the electrical
inspector. Each application shall be accompanied
by a receipt from the City for the examination
fee, as set out hereafter.
The examination shall be practical, written or
oral, or a combination thereof, and shall be of
such a nature as to uniformally test the capabilities
of all applicants for the same type of license.
The applicant shall clearly demonstrate to the
board his/her qualifications for the particular
license and show satisfactory knowledge of the
methods and standards for doing electrical work
under the Electrical Code of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa.
If an applicant fails to pass an examination,
he/she may apply for re-examination at the end of
six (6) months and upon payment of another examination
fee.
9.20.10. License Fees
The fees for exam not ons and licenses shall be
established by resolution of Council.
9.20.11. License Ex iration and Renewal
All licenses sha expire on January T of each
year. Any license that has expired may be rein-
stated within sixty (60) days after the expiration
date upon payment of a reinstatement fee. After
the expiration of the aforementioned sixty (60)
day period, no license or certificate shall be
renewed except upon recommendation of The Board.
9.20.12, Re wired License with the City
No person sha 1 install, alter, maintain, or
repair any electrical equipment unless such person
shall have first obtained a Master Electrician's
License. Master Electrician's licenses granted by
the City prior to passage of this Code shall be
issued a new license without taking the examinations
herein provided.
Before a person can apply for a Master Electrician's
License, he/she must carry an Iowa City Journeyman's
license for one year.
Either a.licensed master or journeyman electrician
shall be on the job at all times while electrical
work is in progress.
The provisions of this section shall not apply
to:
(a) The electrical work of a public utility
company, telephone or telegraph company, nor
the persons performing electrical work as an
integral part of the plant used by such
company in rendering its duly authorized
service to the public.
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(b) A regular employee of any railroad who does
electrical work only as a part of that employ-
ment.
(c) The service or maintenance of warm air heating
equipment provided that such service or
maintenance shall only include electrical
work on electrical equipment that is part of
such warm air heating equipment. Such work
shall include the connection of warm air
heating equipment to an existing individual
branch circuit.
(d) Section 9.20.21.
Whenever a Master Electrician's license is
issued, it shall be in the name of the person who
has qualified for it. No license shall be issued
in the name of a firm or corporation.
In the event all licensed electricians terminate
employment with a firm or corporation, the firm or
corporation shall not be permitted to do any
futher electrical work, except that work under
previously issued permits may, at the discretion
of the electrical inspector, be completed. A
Master Electrician who terminates his/her association
with a firm or corporation shall notify the electri-
cal inspector immediately.
9.20.13. Master Electrician's Insurance
Each Master E ectric an or the firm or corporation
employing a Master Electrician doing work under
this ordinance shall furnish with the City Electri-
cal Inspector a copy of a certificate of insurance
stating the liability amounts of $100,000 property
damage and $300,000 bodily injury and a completed
products provision. The City of Iowa City, Iowa,
shall be notified thirty (30) days in advance of
the termination of the policy by the insured or
insurer.
9.20.14. Journeman License
Before a person can appy or a Journeyman's
license, he/she must have a minimum of one (1)
yearexperience as an apprentice.
9.20.15. Maintenance Electrician's Certificate
Required
e shall
required tofaany person nce iwho nis aeregular temployeebe
of a manufacturing or industrial establishment,
who does electrical work for that establishment
only, and who maintains and keeps in a state of
repair the existing electrical equipment within a
buildingor group of buildings. A maintenance
electrician's certificate shall be issued to any
person who shall satisfactorily pass the examination
given by The BoardAny person holding a maintenance
electrician's certificate issued by the City prior
to passage of this Code shall be reissued renewals
of their certificates without taking the examination
hereinafter provided.
The installation of any new or additional electri-
cal equipment of any kind by the holder of a
maintenance electrician's certificate is hereby
prohibited.
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Each maintenance electrician performing work
under this Section shall keep an accurate record
for the electrical inspector, all work performed
in each building and shall, in the first days of
January, April, July and October of each year,
file a statement with the electrical inspector the
work performed during the preceding three (3)
months. Such statement shall be made under oath.
9.20.16. Restricted Electrician's License
A restricted electrician s license shall specify
the types of electrical work which may be performed
by the licensee. The licensee may perform only
the type of work specified on the license.
9.20.17. Permits --Required
No person shall perform any electrical work nor
install electrical equipment in or upon any building
or property without first securing a permit therefore.
9.20.18. Issuance
Permits sha be issued in the name of the person
holding an active Master Electrician's license and
the name of the firm he/she represents. All
applications for electrical permits shall
signed by theTicensed Master Electrician.
9.20.19. Non -Transferable --Permit Restrictions
Permits are not transferable. Electrical work
performed under permits issued under the provisions
of this article must be done by the Master Electri-
cian securing such permit, his/her firm, or corpor-
ation except as provided for in Section 9.20.12.
9.20.20. Triple Fee for Failure to Obtain Permit
Before Startin Work
Except in emergency situations, as determined by
the electrical inspector, where work is started by
any person prior to obtaining a permit, the fees
for such work shall be tripled. The payment of
such tripled fee shall not relieve any persons
from fully complying with the requirements of this
Code in the execution of the work nor from any
other penalties prescribed herein.
No additional permits shall be issued to any
person in violation of this section prior to the
payment of the triple fee.
9.20.21. Home Owner
In cases w ere an owner -occupant of a single
family dwelling desires to install electrical
equipment or perform any electrical work in
his/her single family structure, he/she may appear
before the electrical inspector and show that
he/she is competent to do the specific work.
After such showing, he/she may obtain an electrical
permit by paying the proper fee.
9.20.22. Revocation of Permit • Ex iration of Permit
Any permit requ re y s the Provisions
o t s
Code may be revoked by the electrical inspector
upon the violation of any provision of this Code.
Every permit issued under the provisions of this
Code shall expire if the work authorized by such
permit is not commenced within sixty (60) days
from the date of issuance of such permit, or if
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the work authorized by such permit is suspended or
abandoned for a period of one hundred twenty (120)
days. Before such work can be recommenced a new
permit shall be obtained, and the fee therefore
shall be one-half (�) of the amount required for a
new permit, provided that such suspension or
abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year.
9.20.23. Permit Fees
There shall be paid to the City of Iowa City for
the issuance of each electrical permit a permit
fee as established by resolution of Council.
9.20.24. Inspections
It shall be t e uty of the person doing electri-
cal work to notify the electrical inspector that
said work is ready for inspection. The electrical
inspector shall, without undue delay, perform the
required inspection and, if the work complies with
the provisions of this Code, post an Inspection
Notice on or near the work approved. Said Notice
shall contain the date and results of such inspection.
Work that has no Notice attached shall be considered
unapproved. A reinspection fee may be assessed
for each inspection or reinspection when such
portion of work for which inspection is called is
not complete or when corrections called for are
not made.
No electrical work shall be concealed in any
manner from access or sight until such work has
been inspected and approved by the electrical
inspector.
The electrical inspector shall have the authority
to remove or cause the removal of lath, plaster,
boarding, or other obstruction which may prevent
the proper inspection of wires or electrical
equipment at the permittee's expense.
When an electrical contractor is notified that
defects exist he/she shall make corrections within
thirty (30) days after notification. If the
corrections are not made, the electrical contractor
shall not be issued any other permits until said
defects are corrected, and approval given by the
electrical inspector.
9.20.25. Iowa City Amendments to National Electrical
Code
A. Kitchen outlets. No point on a wall shall be
more than four (4) feet from an outlet when
measured horizontally along the floor or
table top line.
B. Basement lighting fixtures. In all types of
occupancies except industrial, one permanent
lighting fixture shall be provided for each
two hundred (200) square feet of floor area.
Stairway lighting shall not be included when
calculating the required number of fixtures
for the gross floor area of basements or
cellars.
C. Stairway lighting shall be located so that
stair treads shall never be shadowed by a
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person using them. The light fixtures shall
the
be located at the top and the bottom of
D.
stairs and any dark area.
Electrically powered heating units, such as
oil burners, gas burners, stokers, or other
electrically controlled heating units shall
use an approved number of protective devices
on the electric supply and control lines to
limit the action of the equipment when
hazardous temperatures or conditions arise.
New and old work shall be supplied by a
separate circuit, with a properly fused
switch at the heating unit. All heating
units shall be properly grounded. All wiring
on the heating units shall be in electrical
metallic tubing, rigid conduit, or flexible
metallic tubing.
E.
Exit lights. The exits from any room or
building, public or private, used for public
gathering whether for worship, lodge activity,
retail store, or entertainment, shall have
all exits properly lighted and designated by
an electrically illuminated exit sign. All
stairways in public buildings, nursing homes,
apartments, retail stores, and hotels shall
be properly lighted and designated by an
electrically illuminated sign. Circuits for
exit lighting shall be installed in raceway
"separate from any other raceway" or circuits
of the building. Such circuits shall be
connected ahead of the main disconnect and
controlled independently.
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Services on ranch type buildings where a
service entrance goes through the roof must
two (2) inch rigid steel and
be not less than
extended above the roof not less than thirty-
six (36) inches complete with service head
and thirty-six (36) inches of wire extending
from service head. Pipe is to be secured on
the equivalent
the wall with two -hole straps or
and weather proofed where it extends through
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the roof.
All service entrances in the central business
district shall be rigid conduit. No service
entrance shall be run through electric
tubing in concealed walls or partitions
unless protected by at least two (2) inches
of masonry construction.
"For installations in residential occupancies",
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all services shall not be smaller than one
hundred (100) ampere. Individual homes with
over two thousand five hundred (2,500) square
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feet of floor space, including the basement
but excluding the garage, shall be served
with not less pole than
solidtwo
neutralhundred
entra0nce switch
ere
three (3) p
or equivalent, using dead front equipment.
K. Power services. Three phase services shall
be classified as power services and may be
used to supply power appliances and shall
comply with all provisions of other types of
services and shall not be less than sixty
(60) ampere capacity.
L. All service entrance locations in the central
business district shall be approved by the
Electrical Inspector before installation.
M. Each building shall be served with a single
set of service entrance conductors. The
service conductors shall be properly protected
through a single main disconnect. Exception:
The minimum service in a two-family structure
may be run as two 100 ampere services.
ous by
N All otherithants shall be attachment tonthe urreceptns
receptacle
outlets.
0. All types of flexible metallic conduit and
tubing may be used where conduit must be
fished into concealed places, or where subject
to vibrations, or on light drops. A maximum
length of flexible metal conduit of 72" may
be exposed. When flexible metal conduit is
used, a grounding conductor of equal current
carrying capacity to the largest current
carrying conductor shall be installed.
9.20.26. Tem orar Electrical Work
Temporary a ectrica work sha mean work which is
obviously installed for the convenience of a
contractor or builder during construction. Such
work shall be the complete responsibility of the
iperson who installs i
nspector'sapprovalprior tot and being requirell the
beingused,
9.20.27. Metal Conduit Work
Electrical equ pment n or upon buildings within
the City shall be of the class known as rigid
metal conduit or electrical metallic tubing work,
except where concealed in single family structures
or two-family structures, including their garages,
and except in locations subject to corrosive
action on metal, except as provided in Section
9.20.25.0. Wiring that is located below grade
shall be of a type approved for installation in
wet locations. Basements and cellars shall be of
a type approved for installation in wet locations.
Basements and cellars that are capable of being
drained to floor level through a doorway opening
onto a properly sloped exterior grade shall not be
considered to be located below grade for the
purposes of this section.
9.20.28. Services and Circuits --Se --Separation from
Communications Con uctors
All service en rances n and upon buildings
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within the City shall be of the class known as
rigid metal conduit or electrical metallic
tubing,non-metallic," except as herein provided.
Other, provisions of this section to the contrary
notwithstanding, that portion of an and rlectrroundical
service lateral that is installed by
contractor, but is owned land maintainedinbtha
corporation lucesepplyin band distributing electricity,
business of Supp Y 9 a corporation for such an
may be of a type used by
installation.
9.20.29. FurnishingCurrent Prior to A royal o
MOC
n or corporation generating current for
light, heat or power in the City shall
pconnect
anyt
tbuilding orspremises twhich for ehas tal
not
been inspected and approved by the electrical
inspector. Any person or corporation shall, upon
written notice from the electrical inspector to do
so, immediately disconnect such building or premises
from its source of current.
9.20.30. Existing Buildings fire, or
If an existing building is damaged by
otherwise, or altered in a manner to require the
thelentmretof build�n9 shallbemade t the rconform�toent,
s.
the the
ts of this occupancy ofdanfor new b
existingubudilding
If the type changed, the electrical
is partially or entirely
wiring shall be made
to confrmoftoccupanco the yuirements
of this Code for the new type
9.20.31 Other Wiring Methods this Code may be
All wiring systems not allowed by
reviewed by the Board for approval or disapproval,
Approval
resented to thepBoardlinithe ll bformsof plansed on and
specifications, and/or demonstrations, and will be
considered on a case by
case 9,P0.32, ow nDeletions
The follg sect ons of the National Electrics
Code are deleted: bles
A. The notes to Ta ing Note #3tdealing3wiith9 are
amended by
Three -Wire, Sin le -Phase Residue al Sergi
B. rtic a 333 nits entirety.
C, Article 600-4 dealing with Listing Requirements
for signs.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. Ordinance No. 77-2862 an
TI Or �narovisionsaofsof this00rdinance arein hereby
with the p
repealed.
SECTION V rovAsionSorLpart oflthe hNational aElectrical
section, p
Code or of this Court of competeOntdjurisdictinance ion to be invalidyornY
all not
unconstitutional, such adjudication
Code ionor ofhthe Ordinance,
affect the validity
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adopting same as a whole 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 required by law.
Passed and approved this 7th d f March, l 78.
MAYOR
L
CITY CLERK
It was moved by
Perret and seconded by
Erdahl
that the Ordinance be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X
Balmer
x
deProsse
x
—_ Erdahl
x
Neuhauser
x —_
Perret
x
Roberts
x
Vevera
1st Consideration 2/21/78
Vote for passage: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: none. Perret absent.
2nd Conisderation 2/28/78
Vote for passage: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: none.
Received & Approved
By The Legal D2partmant
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ORDINANCE N0. 78-2885
AMENDMENT ALLOWING USE OF HAND-HELD CANDLES
IN CONNECTION WITH RELIGIOUS AND RITUALISTIC
CEREMONIES, AND AMENDING SECTION 26.116(b)(4)
1976 UNIFORM FIRE CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordi-
nance is to allow the use of hand-held candles
in connection with religious and ritualistic
ceremonies.
SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Section 26.116(b)(4),
1976 Uniform Fire Code, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
4. Candles held in persons' hands will
be allowed. Battery operated simulated
candles are available, and are recommended
as being safer than real candles. No permit
is required for battery operated candles,
or other electric candles.
SECTION III. REPEALER. Section 26.116(b)(4),
1976 Uniform Fire Code, and all other ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with this
ordinance, are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, pro-
vision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged
to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudi-
cation shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision
or part thereof not adjudged invalid or uncon-
stitutional, 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 required by law.
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Passed and adopted this�th day of
1978.
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
A86IE STOLFUS, C17Y C ERK
Neuhauser and seconded
by
It was Baume by that the Ordinance be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Balmer
x deProsse
x Erdahl
Neuhauser
x Perret
x Roberts
x Vevera
x
1st consideration 2/21/78e5: oberts, Vevera, Balmer,
Vote for passage: deProsse, Erdahl. Absent: Perret.
Neuhauser. Nays:
2nd consideration
2e28/78 erts, Vevera, Balmer,
Vote
Neuhauser: assaNays: deProsse, Erdahl.
Date of Publication__——
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ORDINANCE NO. 78-2883
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
77-2874 WHICH ADOPTED THE 1976 EDITION
OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this
ordiance is to amend the 1976 Edition of
the Uniform Plumbing Code with certain
amendments by deleting the fees set for
the licensing of Master Plumbers and
Journeyman Plumbers and by deleting the
schedule of fees for permits. These shall
be set by resolution.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Section IX Licensing
Standards is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. A Master Plumber's License shall be
issued to every person who demonstrates satis-
factory completion of one year's experience as
a journeyman plumber, and successfully passes
the examination conducted by the Board of
Examiners of Plumbers. The fee for the li-
cense shall be set by resolution.
B. A Journeyman Plumber's License shall
be issued to every person who demonstrates
satisfactory completion of 4 year's experience
as an apprentice plumber, and successfully
passes the examination conducted by the Board
of Examiners of Plumbers. The fee for the
license shall be set by resolution.
SECTION 3. AMENDMENT. Section XII Renewals
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section XII. Renewals. Every license
shall expire on December 31st of each year,
unless revoked. The renewal fees shall be
set by resolution.
SECTION 4. AMENDMENT. Section XXI is hereby
amended as follows:
Section XXI. Cost of Permit. An applicant
shall pay the fee set forth by resolution.
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Ord. No. 78-2883
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SECTION 5. REPEALER. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any section,
provision or part of the ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional,
such adjudication shall not affect the vali-
dity of the ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not ad-
judged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance
shall be in effect after its final passage,
approval and publication as required by law.
Passed and adopted this7th day of March
1978.
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
ATTEST: ST T
ABBIE SOLFUS, CI Y CLERK
It was moved by Roberts and
seconded by Neuhauser that the
ordinance be adopted, and upon roll call there
were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Balmer
x deProsse
x Erdahl
x Neuhauser
x Perret
x Roberts
x Vevera
1st consideration
Vote for passage:
2nd consideration _ gECFJVED & AE A�TFU
Vote for passage: B% TIM LEGAL
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and
second consideration and vote be waived, and the ordinance be voted upon for
final passage at this time. Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl,
Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: none.
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DORM MICR¢LAB
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MiutWi ILAuj BY JORM 1•IICkOLAB
ORDINANCE NO. 78-2882
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976
EDITION AS AMENDED TO DELETE
THE AMOUNTS OF BUILDING PERMIT
FEES
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this
Ordinance is to delete the section which
sets building permit fees.
SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Section 303(a) is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 303(a) Building Permit Fees.
A fee for each building permit shall
be paid to the building official as
established by resolution of Council.
Where work for which a permit is re-
quired by this code is started prior
to obtaining a permit, the fee specified
above shall be doubled. The payment of
a double fee shall not relieve persons
from fully compling with the requirements
of this code in the execution of the work
nor from any other penalties prescribed
herein.
SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the pro-
visions of the 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 vali-
dity 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 required by law.
Passed and adopted this 7th day of March
1978. p
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
ATTEST: z' R— ItECEIVED
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITV CLERK DE ttHE LEGAL DEPAF.a:.a:
atcaorwacn BY
JORM MICRbLAB
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Mil.iWi ILMiU BY JURM MICRULAB
Ord. j-2882
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It was moved by . Neuhauser an
seconded by Prrrrt
that the Ordinance be adopted, and upon
roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x
Balmer
deProsse
x
Erdahl
x
Neuhauser
x
Perret
x
Robert
x
Vevera
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
1st consideration
Balmer, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council
2nd consideration
meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, the first and second
consideration and vote be waived,
and the ordinance be voted upon for
final passage at this time.
Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts,
Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl.
Nays: none.
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JORM MICR¢LAB
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