HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-18 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A
19,800 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL ON THE WEST SIDE
OF BROADWAY STREET AT 2105 BROADWAY STREET.
WHEREAS, the City has acquired a parcel
of land at 2105 Broadway Street; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance
provides that all land owned or controlled
by governmental entities shall be zoned P
(Public) and that any private use of the
same publicly -owned land shall acquire an
I appropriate overlay zone with the
underlying Public designation retained; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to lease the
parcel of land at 2105 Broadway Street to
the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center
Corporation for development of the Broadway
Neighborhood Center; and
i WHEREAS, neighborhood centers are a use
` permitted in the RM -12 zone by special
exception.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. The Zoning Map of
the City of Iowa City is hereby amended to
change the land use designation of 2105
Broadway Street from RM -12 to P/RM-12.
j SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The Building
Inspector is hereby authorized and directed
to change the Zoning Map of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this
amendment upon final passage, approval and
publication of this ordinance as provided
by law.
SECTION III. CERTIFICATION. The City
Clerk is hereby authorized to certify this
ordinance and record same at the office of
the Johnson County Recorder.
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repealed.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.
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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
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Karin Franklin
Item: Z-8904. Broadway Street. Date: March 16, 1989
Neighborhood Center
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Requested action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Comprehensive Plan:
Existing land use and zoning:
Surrounding land use and zoning:
City of Iowa City
Rezone parcel from RM -12 to P/RM-
12.
To reflect City ownership of land
and the intent of the City to
lease the property for private
development.
The west side of Broadway Street
immediately north of the single-
family development along Sandusky
Drive.
Approximately 19,800 sq. ft.
Residential, 8-16 dwelling
units/acre.
Undeveloped; RM -12.
North - Undeveloped, Pepperwood
Place; RM -12 and CC -2.
East - Multi -family residential;
RM -12.
South - Single-family residential;
RS -5.
West - Undeveloped; RM -12.
File date: March 6, 1989.
45 -day limitation period: April 21, 1989.
ANALYSIS:
The City of Iowa City is in the process of exchanging a parcel of land along
the Highway 6 right-of-way for a parcel of land on Broadway Street to
facilitate construction of a neighborhood center. The two parcels are
approximately the same size. The parcel on Broadway Street is currently
owned by Southgate Development Company and the Highway 6 parcel is owned by
j the City. The Highway 6 parcel was Hollywood Boulevard right-of-way which
was vacated July 15, 1986 (Ord. No. 86-3291).
For the neighborhood center to be placed on the Broadway Street site, an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit such centers will be necessary.
The amendment is presented to the Commission as a separate item. The action
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to rezone the property, which will be under public (City) ownership, will be
required whether the neighborhood center proceeds or not.
By rezoning the Broadway Street parcel to P (Public)/RM-12 (Low -Density
Multi -Family Residential), the Commission recognizes public ownership and
control of the property and the ability of the City to lease the property to
a private entity for any use permitted in the RM -12 zone. The rezoning
action alone permits nothing more than that which is presently permitted on
the site. The intent of the City at this time is to lease the property to
the Cedarwood Neighborhood Center and HACAP/Headstart; a project outline is
attached. (The City staff is working with the neighborhood center on the
site plan.)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
f The staff recommends that the 19,800 sq. ft. parcel located on the west side
of Broadway Street be rezoned from RM -12 to P/RM-12 to reflect public
ownership of the land and the intent to lease the land for private develop-
ment.
j ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location map
2. Project outline - Cedarwood Neighborhood Center.
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Department of Planning and
Program Development
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PROJECT INFORMATION OUTLINE
I. AGENCY OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center is to work with
residents of low-income neighborhoods to create an optimal living
environment, connecting persons to resources in the community as well
as offering neighborhood -based support services.
II. PROPOSED PROJECT: A JOINT -USE FACILITY ON BROADWAY STREET:
As illustrated on the attached floor plan, the building will be 3,180
square feet and will include:
-a play area with a toilet for neighborhood center activities
-a classroom with a toilet for a Head Start Preschool program
-two neighborhood center offices
-two Head Start offices
-a shared kitchen
-a shared meeting room
-a shared staff toilet
-a reception area/lounge for the neighborhood center
In addition to the actual building, the project will include a fenced
in play area and off-street parking in accordance with zoning requirements.
III. PROGRAMS:
The Willow Creek Neighborhood Center will offer a variety of programs to
low-income people at no cost. Activities will include:
-a child care cooperative
-parenting workshops
-therapeutic play groups for children
-a children's afterschool program
-women's support groups
-informal counseling
-recreational activities
-information and referral
-food distribution
-free summer lunch program
An important service of the neighborhood center is to connect low-income
people to other resources. In addition to referrals and providing trans-
portation, we plan to have organizations come on site for programs. Examples
of such programs include:
-youth activities with United Action for Youth
-support groups for victims of abuse with Domestic Violence
Intervention Program
-a resource center provided by the Iowa City Public Library
-High School completion and adult education classes sponsored by
Kirkwood Community College.
-substance abuse prevention with MECCA
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RACAP/Head Start will offer a preschool program for four hours a day,
five days a week for low-income children, three to five years old.
Child care will be provided before and after the preschool for families
who need full-day child care.
A nurse and a social worker will be available at the site on a rotating
basis. HACAP will also offer occasional or seasonal activities such as
energy assistance intake and commodities distribution.
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROCESS:
-Preparation of detailed plans for the facility.
William Nowyz has been hired as the architect for the project, attached
is a floor plan. We have been in contact with the Department of Human
Services and City Planning to insure our plans meet licensing and zoning
requirements. The facility will be handicapped accessible.
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-Acquistion of the land on which the facility will be built.
The present proposal is that through an exchange with Southgate Development
Company, the City will acquire a 90 x 220 foot lot on Broadway Street to
be used by the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center for the project.
-Lease Agreement with the City of Iowa City
City legal staff will draw up a lease allowing the Willow Creek Neighbor-
hood Center use of the land for the purpose of delivering services to the
low-income people living in the Southeast area of Iowa City.
-Rezoning of the land.
City staff will initiate the rezoning process through Marin Franklin at
Urban Planning. Since the property will be owned by the City, the land
must be zoned Public (P) as the base zoning designation. An overlay zone
would then be adopted to reflect the private use of the property. Concurrent
with rezoning, an ordinance amendment needs to be approved that allows
neighborhood centers as a specific use.
-Contract with the developer of the project.
City staff will assist in drafting a contract between the developer and
the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center, detailing the terms of agreement.
-Contract with HACAP/Head Start
Board Members from the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center and RACAP have
formed a joint committee out of which a written agreement between the two
agencies will evolve. As the owner of the facility, the Willow Creek
Neighborhood Center will commit to a long-term contract with Head Start
which will include a maintenance agreement for operating expenses.
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-Preparation of detailed plans for furnishings.
The Willow Creek Neighborhood Center and HACAP/ Head Start will develop
plans for what their needs will be in terms of furniture and equipment.
A strategy for soliciting in-kind contributions to obtain the furnishings
will also be developed.
-Purchase of the facility from the developer.
The target date of completion has been set for August 30, 1989. Once
the facility has been completed, the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center
would request the City to release the $50,000 in CDBG funds with which
to purchase the facility.
-Obtain occupancy permit.
A condition of purchase from the developer will be that the facility pass all
of the city inspections, enabling the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center to
obtain an occupancy permit.
-Obtain licenses to operate programs.
Both the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center and Head Start will obtain licenses
from the Department of Human Services to operate their child care programs.
V. BUDGET:
Costs:
Estimated purchase price of facility: $150,000
Use of land 0
Total Cost 150,000
Income:
CDBG funds $ 50,000
Capital Campaign 100,000
Total Income 150,000
VI. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Board members from the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center and HACAP/Head Start
have formed a Capital Campaign Committee to raise the additional
$100,000 needed to build the facility. Plans are to solicit the following:
-the Gannett Foundation
-CORDLAP (through the Iowa Department of Economic Development)
-private foundations in Iowa interested in funding new construction
-local corporations, businesses, service clubs, churches, labor unions
and individuals.
In addition to cash contributions, we will be seeking donations of labor,
materials, equipment and furniture.
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VII. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
-Approve the exchange of land with Southgate Development Company in which the
City receives the land on which the facility will be constructed
-Approve a lease agreement with the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center for the
land
-Approve final adoption of new zoning designations based upon the Planning
and Zoning Commission's recommendations
-Seek HUD approval for release of CDBG funds
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36, ENTITLED
"ZONING ORDINANCE" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
BY AMENDING SECTIONS 36-4(n), 36-9(d), 36-
10(d), 36-11(d), 36-12(c), 36-13(c), 36-
14(b), 36-15(b),. 36-55(k.1) THEREIN TO
PERMIT NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES.
WHEREAS, neighborhood centers provide a
service to residential areas in the form of
supervised recreation for young people,
child care, and counseling and support for
adults and children; and
WHEREAS, the provision of such services
can enhance the quality of life for people
living in the center's service area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be
in the public interest to encourage the
establishment of non-profit neighborhood
centers in the City, where appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the existing Zoning Ordinance
has no provisions for neighborhood centers
and would thereby prohibit the
establishment of such a use.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 36, "Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same
is hereby amended by repealing Section 36-
4(n)(1) and enacting in lieu thereof a new
section to be codified the same to read as
follows:
Section 36-4(n)(1). Neighborhood
Center. A use owned and operated by a
non-profit organization, as defined by
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code, providing a place for social services
such as the care of children, supervised
recreation, counseling referral for
children and adults, and/or support groups
for children and adults and in which such
services are intended primarily, though not
exclusively, for those persons within a
mile radius of the center.
Section 36-4(n)(1.1). Non -conforming
lot. A lot which does not conform to the
provisions of this Chapter relative to lot
frontage, width or area for the zone in
which it is located by reason of the
adoption of this Chapter or subsequent
amendments thereto.
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Page 2
SECTION II. That Chapter 36, "Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same
is hereby amended by repealing Section 36-
9(d), and enacting in lieu thereof a new
section to be codified the same to read as
follows:
Section 36-9(d). Special Exceptions.
(1) Child care facilities subject to
the requirements of Section 36-55.
(2) Neighborhood Centers subject to
the requirements of Section 36-55.
(3) Public Utilities.
(4) Religious institutions subject to
the requirements of Section 36-55.
(5) Schools - generalized private
instruction.
SECTION III. That Chapter 36, "Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same
is hereby amended by repealing Section 36-
10(d) and enacting in lieu thereof a new
section to be codified the same to read as
follows:
Section 36-10(d). Special Exceptions.
(1) Child care facilities subject to
the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(2) Neighborhood Centers subject to
the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(3) Public Utilities.
(4) Religious institutions subject to
the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(5) Schools - generalized private
instruction.
SECTION IV. That Chapter 36, "Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same
is hereby amended by repealing Section 36-
11(d) and enacting in lieu thereof a new
section to be codified the same to read as
follows:
Section 36-11(d). Special exceptions.
(1) Cemeteries and mausoleums subject
to the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(2) Child care facilities subject to
the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(3) Funeral home subject to the
requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(4) Group care facilities provided
that there is at least 750 square
feet of lot area for each
occupant.
(5) Neighborhood Centers subject to
the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(6) Public Utilities.
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(7) Religious institutions subject to
the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(8) Schools - generalized private
instruction.
(9) Schools specialized private
instruction subject to the
provisions of Section 36-11(g)(2).
(10) Transient housing provided that
there is at least 750 square feet
of lot area for each permanent
resident and 200 square feet for
each temporary resident.
SECTION V. That Chapter 36, "Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same
is hereby amended by repealing Section 36-
12(c) and enacting in lieu thereof a new
section to be codified the same to read as
follows:
Section 36-12(c). Provisional uses.
(1) Detached single family dwellings
subject to the dimensional
requirements of the RS -12 zone.
(2) Dwellings allowed in this zone
with a maximum of three (3)
roomers in each dwelling unit
provided that for single family
dwellings and duplexes, additional
off-street parking spaces shall be
furnished at the ratio of one-half
(1) space per roomer.
(3) Duplexes provided they shall be
developed in accordance with the
dimensional requirements of the
RM -12 zone, except that the
minimum lot area shall be 3600
square feet and the minimum lot
area per unit 1800 square feet.
(4) Family care facilities provided
they shall not be located within
one-quarter (1) mile of each
other.
(5) Fraternity/sorority houses,
provided there shall be 545 square
feet of lot area for each person
residing on the premises.
(6) Neighborhood Centers subject to
the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(7) Nursing homes subject to the
requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(8) Religious institutions subject to
the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(9) Rooming houses, provided that the
total floor area shall not exceed
330 square feet for each 1800
square feet of lot area and that
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there shall be at least 100 square
feet of floor area for each
roomer.
(10) Townhouses and zero lot line
dwellings subject to the
requirements of Sec. 36-55,
provided they are developed in
accordance with the dimensional
requirements of the RM -12 Zone,
except that each unit shall have
a minimum lot area of 1800 square
feet.
(11) Accessory apartments, subject to
the requirements of Section 36-55.
SECTION VI. That Chapter 36, "Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same
is hereby amended by repealing Section 36-
13(c) and enacting in lieu thereof a new
section to be codified the same to read as
follows:
Section 36-13(c). Provisional uses.
(1) Dwellings allowed in this zone
with a maximum of three (3)
roomers in each dwelling unit
provided that for single family
dwellings and duplexes, additional
off-street parking spaces shall be
furnished at the ratio of one-half
()) space per roomer.
(2) Family care facilities provided
they shall not be located within
one-quarter (f) mile of each
other.
(3) Fraternity/sorority houses,
provided there shall be 545 square
feet of lot area for each person
residing on the premises.
(4) Neighborhood Centers subject to
the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(5) Nursing homes subject to the
requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(6) Religious institutions subject to
the requirements of Sec. 36-55.
(7) Rooming houses, provided that the
total floor area shall not exceed
330 square feet for each 1800
square feet of lot area and that
there shall be at least 100 square
feet of floor area for each
roomer.
(8) Accessory apartments, subject to
the requirements of Section 36-55.
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SECTION VII. That Chapter 36, "Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same
is hereby amended by repealing Section 36-
14(b) and enacting in lieu thereof a new
section to be codified the same to read as
follows:
Section 36-14(b). Permitted uses.
(1) Dwellings allowed in this zone
with a maximum of three (3)
roomers residing in each dwelling
unit. Single and two family
dwelling, which exist as
nonconforming uses, shall be
permitted three (3) roomers per
dwelling unit.
(2) Neighborhood Centers.
(3) Multi -family dwellings.
SECTION VIII. That Chapter 36, "Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same
is hereby amended by repealing Section 36-
15(b) and enacting in lieu thereof a new
section to be codified the same to read as
follows:
Section 36-15(b). Permitted uses.
(1) Dwellings allowed in this zone
with a maximum of three (3)
roomers residing in each dwelling
unit. Single and two family
dwelling, which exist as
nonconforming uses, shall be
permitted three (3) roomers per
dwelling unit.
(2) Fraternity/sorority houses.
(3) Nigh -rise multi -family dwellings.
(4) Neighborhood Centers.
SECTION IX. That Chapter 36, "Zoning
Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same
is hereby amended by adding Section 36-
55(k.1) as follows:
Section 36-55(k.1). Neighborhood
Centers.
(1) Neighborhood centers shall be
located with access to arterial or
collector streets.
(2) All centers engaged in child care
shall meet the requirements of
Section 36-55(c).
(3) The hours of operation of
neighborhood centers and outdoor
activities on the site shall be
limited to from 7:00 AM to 10:00
PM.
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(4) Screening shall be provided
between any parking areas abutting
residential uses which require
four or fewer parking spaces, in
accordance with Section 36-76(j).
SECTION X. REPEALER: All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION Xi. 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 XII. EFFECTIVE DATE: This
Ordinance shall be in effect after its
final passage, approval and publication as
required by law.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
Approved as to Form
L gal Department
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 27, 1989
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
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From: Karin Franklin, Senior Plar
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Re: Standards for Neighborhood Centers
At the March 16, 1989 meeting of the Commission, the staff was asked to provide some
standards specifically for neighborhood centers. The issues appear to be hours of operation,
traffic, noise and screening. Presented below are proposed standards for neighborhood
centers. These standards will be applicable to centers in all the residential zones, except RM -
44 and RM -145 (centers are not permitted at all in RS -5 and RS -8). The standards addressing
outdoor activity and screening are Intended to deal with the Issue of noise.
(k.) Neighborhood Centers.
(1) Neighborhood centers shall be located with direct access to arterial or
collector streets.
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(2) All centers engaged in child care shall meet the requirements of Section
36-55(c).
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(3) The hours of operation of neighborhood centers shall be limited to from
7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Outdoor activities shall be restricted to the hours
of 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
(4) Screening shall be provided between any parking area and abutting
residential uses requiring four or fewer parking spaces, in accordance with
Section 36-760).
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ORDINANCE NO. 89-3404
AN OPDIWKE NUDING THE ZONING OTDINAI CE BY
MUING THE USE REGMATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED SOUTH OF RM MY DRIVE AD FIST OF KRlN
TRfK BOULEVARD IN TY'N CAE RMIVISION.
WIMAS, the subject property is part of Ty'n Cae
Subdivision located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard
and is currently zoned PCH -8; and
WEREAS, the Conprehensive Plan for the City of
Iowa City shows Residential lard use at a density of
2-8 Belling units per acre in the area containing
the subject property; and
YERFAS, existing development located in the
rehainder of Ty'n Cae Subdivision is detached and
attached single-family residential uses conpatible
with nediun density single-family residential uses
shorn in the Curprehensive Plan; and
MUTAS, nediun density single-family residential
uses are now the nmst appropriate use for the
subject property.
NXTFfREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY TIE CITY C(IKIL
OF THE CITY OF IOdA CITY, ICIA, TWIT:
SECTION I. ZONING MUD NT. The property dw ited
below is hereby reclassified from its present
classification of FSH -8 to RS -8:
See Attadmt A.
SECTION II. ZONING hWP. The Building Inspector is
herby audlorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iaa City, Iowa, to conform to
this arndient upon the final passage, approval and
publication of this Ordinance as provided by law.
O11I CERTIFICATION AND BIDING. The City
Clerk s hereby authorized and directed to oertify a
copy of this Ordinance vhich shall be recorded at
the Office of the Canty Recorder of Johnson Candy,
Iowa, upon final passage and publication as provided
by law.
SECTION IV. al FR, All ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVETiIIBILITY. If any section, provision
or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
riot affect the validity of the Ordinance as a W)ole
or any section, provision or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DOTE. This Ordinance shall
to in effect Wits final passage, approval and
publication as required by law.
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passed and approved this 18th day
of April, 1989.
ATTEST: 77r� :..J sY ila r
CITY
Approved as to Form
e a Deparbnmt
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Larson that
the Ordinance as rea a adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Ambrisco
x Balmer
x Courtney
x Horowitz
x Kubby
x Larson
x McDonald
First Consideration 4/4/89
Vote for passage: Ayes: Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson,
McDonald, Balmer. Nays: None. Absent: Ambrisco.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published 4/26/89
Mloved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Ayes: Larson, McDonald,
Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Z-8901
Lots 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 47, 48 and 49 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part Three,
as recorded in Plat Book 24 at page 18 of the Records of the Johnson County
Recorder's Office, and a parcel of vacated excess right-of-way of Mormon Trek
Boulevard, said lots and vacated right-of-way having a perimeter description as
follows:
Beginning at the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 20, Township 79 North, Range 6 West, of the 5th Principal
Meridian, said corner also being the Southeast Corner of Lot 41 of said Part
Three; thence N 8901037" W, 490.84 feet along the south line of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 20, to a point on the
Northeasterly right-of-way line of Mormon Trek Boulevard, said point being 40.00
feet normally distant, Northeast, from the center line of Mormon Trek Boulevard;
thence N 34013'05" W, 458.38 feet along said right-of-way line to its intersec-
tion with the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Gryn Drive; thence N 55046'55"
E, 46.04 feet along the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Gryn Drive; thence
Northeasterly, 81.27 feet along said right-of-way line on a 200.00 foot radius
curve, concave Northwesterly, whose 80.71 foot chord bears N 44008'27" E; thence
N32030'00" E, 4.56 feet along said right-of-way line; thence Northeasterly 23.56
feet on a 15.00 foot radium curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 21.21 foot chord
bears N 77030'00" E; thence S 57030'000 E, 145.00 feet along the Southwesterly
right-of-way line of Plaen View Drive; thence Southeasterly 40.95 feet along said
right-of-way line, on a 150.00 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose
40.82 foot chord bears S 65019'13" E, to the Northwesterly Corner of Lot 45 of
said Part Three; thence S 16051'33" W, 165.52 feet along the Westerly line of
said Lot 45; thence N 77030'00" E, 163.93 feet along the Southerly line of Lots
45 and 44 of said Part Three; thence N 14025'21" W, 125.15 feet along the
Easterly line of said Lot 44 to a point on the Southerly right-of-way line of
Plaen View Drive; thence Northeasterly, 80.74 feet, along said right-of-way line,
on a 150.00 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly, whose 79.77 foot chord
bears N 60009'23" E; thence Northeasterly 20.36 feet along a 15.00 foot radius
curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 18.83 foot chord bears N 83037'05" E; thence
S 57030'00" E, 68.04 feet along the Southwesterly right-of-way line of Dynevor
Circle; thence N 59142'44" E, 56.22 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right-
of-way line of Dynevor Circle, said point also being the Southeasterly Corner
of Lot 36 of said Part Three; thence N 32030100" E, 125.00 feet along the
Southeasterly line of said Lot 38 to a point on the Southwesterly line of Lot
36 of said Part Three; thence S 57030100" E, 163.27 feet along the Southwesterly
line of said Lot 38 to a point on the East line of the Northeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of said Section 20; thence S 01002'24" W, 433.02 feet along
said East line to the Point of Beginning. Said tract of land contains 5.841
acres, more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record.
Attachment A
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CFOINMCE NO. 89-3405
ORDIWVCE APPOING THE MIMINARY PLOO
DEVELOPMliT NOISING (PCH) PLAN FOR WIl10.8MX
POINTE COMINIM, IM CITY, IDr1A.
BE IT OTmAINED BY THE CITY MICIL OF ICW4 CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
SECTION I. APPROVAL. The preliminary PCH plan
submitted by Byers 8 Happel, Inc., for Willowbrooke
Pointe Codcainiums, legally described in Attadwt
A, is hereby approved, including the
reclassification of the property from RS -5 to PEH-5.
SECTICN II. VARIATIONS. Variations frau the
requirements of the RS -5 zone have been approved as
a part of this plan. The variations permit:
A. Twenty-eight multi -family units arranged in
seven, two-story, four unit condominium
dwellings. The dwellings have been desiged in
a manner compatible with the single-family
character of surrounding properties immediately
to the north and east. The large setbacks,
ample =mts of open space, and landscape
features effectively integrate the development
into this single -fainly nei(.*&H ood.
B. Clustering of codaniniun dwellings. lie seven
dwellings are located north of Willow Creek on
the more suitable portion of the tract for
development, and thereby promote a more
efficient land use resulting in smaller
networks of utilities and streets with mmre
usable open space being achieved.
C. Reduction of pavement width and design stardad
from a 28 -foot curb and gutter public street to
a 22 -foot non -curb and gutter private street.
The reduced pavement width and design standard
still allays the safe and efficient movement of
traffic within this relatively small, non -
through street development. The proposed
design will still allow the circulation of
emergency vehicles on the property.
D. No internal sidewalks. Due to the relatively
small scale of this development, the limited
arcmnt of traffic anticipated on the private
drive, and the availability and accessibility
of open space which may serve as an alternative
to sidewalks for pedestrian use, sidewalks are
not regarded as necessary within the
development. The plan provides for the
extension of a crosswalk south of Elliott
Court, from the proposed single-family
subdivision to the north, to provide access
through the development to Benton Street and
Willow Creek Park to the south•
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E. A certain nurber of parking spaces are allowed
to bark directly into the private drive. With
no parking permitted on the private drive, each
parking area so designed affords unobstructed
sight distances and assures the safe and
efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic in this non -through street develcpnant.
Off-street parking is provided at a ratio of
fou• spaces per dielling unit, twice the a ou nt
required by the Zoning Ordinance. The
additional parking is intended to carpensate
for overflow parking situations since on -street
parking is not permitted an Benton Street and
hbrrmn Trek Boulevard so as not to burden
neighboring residential streets.
SECHON Ili. REPEALER. All ordirnaoes and parts of
ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordirrarce are hereby repealed.
SECiICN IV. SEVOW11-11Y. If any section, provi-
sion or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the Ordiroxe as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECIICN V. EFFECEIVE O4TE. This Ordinance shall be
in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication as required by law.
Passed and approved this 18th day of April,
1989.
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Approved as to Form
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Are 164 -al Depar ffmt
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It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Larson that
the Ordinance as read b 'adopted, and upon roll call there were.
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Ambrisco
_x Balmer
x Courtney
Horowitz
x Kubby
Larson
McDonald
First Consideration 4/4/69
Vote for passage: Ayes: Horowitz, Larson, MkDonald, Balmer,
Courtney. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Ambrisco.
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Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
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j Date published 4/26/89
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Larson, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be, considered and voted on for passage at two
council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Ayes: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney,
Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, MIcDonald. Nays: None. Absent:
None.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
WILLOWBROOKE POINTE CONDOMINIUMS
Lot 33 as depicted on the Preliminary Plat of Cameron Subdivision
A portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 114, NW 114) of Section 17, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of
the Fifth Principal Meridian, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Center of said Section 17; Thence NOS *23'08'W, 651.50 feet along the South Line of the Northwest Quarter
(NW 114) of said Section 17; Thence NOf'44'23'E, 20.36 feet to the Southwesterly Corner of Lot 84 of Macbride Addition, Part
Three, said comer being 35.00 feet normally distant, North, of the Centerline of West Benton Sheet and is the Point of Beginning
of the following described tract; Thence N89'40'21"W, 218.74 feet, along a line 35.00 feet normally dlstan4 North, of the
n Centerline of West Benton Street; Thence N01'19'39'E, 19.00 feet: Thence N89'40'21"W, 32.00 feet; Thence S01 019'3m,
w 19.00 feet to a point 35.00 feet normally distant, North of the Cenferline of West Benton Street; Thence N89'4021'W, 267.87"
along a line 35.00 feet normal y distant, North, of the Centerline of West Benton Street; Thence Northwestery, 39.89 feat, along a
25.00 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 35.79 foot chord bens N43'5759"W, to a point 40.00 feet normally
r distant, East, of the Centerline of Mormon Trek Boulevard; Thence N01'44'23'E, 277.43 feet, along a line 40.00 feet normally
n distant, East, of said Centerline, Thence S88'15'37E, 14.00 feet; Thence N01044'23"E, 32.00 feet, Thence N88'15'37'W, 14.00
feet to a point 40.00 feet normally distant, East of the Cenferline of Mormon Trek Boulevard; Thence N01'44'23'E, 204.031164
along a line 40.00 teat normally distant, East of the Centerline of Mormon Trek Boulevard, Thence S89'15'3rE, 319.04 feet;
Thence S01'4423"W, 45.55 feet; Thence S28'15'37"E, 91.10 feet; Thence S58'15'37"E, 91.10 feet; Thence SSO'15'37'E, 91.10
feet,, Thence N61'44'23"E, 45.55 last; Thence 589'03'28E, 70.01 feet to a point on the West line of said Macbride Addition, Part
Three; Thence S01'44'23"W, 376.96 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Said tract of lend contains 6.735 Acres more or less and is subject to easements and restrictions of record.
01-05-e0, LRS
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rnlr.d 1/11/e In
.IAM 19 1971
P P.D. DEPART h1E IT
RECEIVED APR 6 1989
Opening doors since 1947.
April 5, 1989
Mr. Steve Adkins
City Manager
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: N.E. corner of Morman Trek and Benton Street. Zoning request
for PDH -5 from RS -5. S-8835
Dear Mr. Adkins:
I would like to request that the City Council consider waiving the
second reading on April 18 and giving final approval of this re-
zoning request. We ask for this waiver due to the deferment we
received on March 21, 1989.
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments in regard
to this request.
Respectfully,
Bill Happel, President Iowa City Office
BH/kw I L E
F APR 17 W
113 510 SOUTH CLINTON 0 P.O. BOX 966 • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244
(319) 354-0581 rrj�
GLALIOP Sits
ORDINANCE W.
AN ORDINMICE AfIlDIIG CWAPTER 8, ARTICLE II, a BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING TYE
LINIFOR•i BijILDIIG CODE STANDARDS, 1988 EDITION ND 11E 1988 EDITION OF TIE
IB1IFOR4 BUILDING CODE EDITED BY THE INTERNATIOfX CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFI-
CIALS
TION OFAND
TIE IEALTH, WELFARE RTAND NSAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OFFIIYOWIECITY, IOWA-
BFOR THE E IT ORDAINED BY 1HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TWAT:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt the Uniform
Building Code SFYrffards 1988 Edition, and the 1988 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code as prepared and edited by the International Conference of Build-
ing Officials; and to provide for certain amerdnents thereof; to provide for
the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City,
Iowa, and provide for its enforcement.
SECTION 2. Section 8-16 of the Cade of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
as hs ereby repealed and the follaaing new Sec. 8-16 is enacted in lieu
thereof:
Sec. 8-16. Adopted.
Subject to the following arcerdnents, the Uniform Building Code Standards,
1988 Edition, and the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code are hereby
adopted, and shall be known as the Iowa City Building Code, or the Building
Code. Interpretations of the Building Official shall be guided try the UBC
Application/Interpretation Manual.
SECTION 3. Section 8-17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa is hereby repealed and the follaaing new Sec. 8-17 is enacted in lieu
thereof:
Section 8-17. Amendments. The fallowing sections of the 1988 Edition of
the Uniform Building Code (UBC) are amended to read as follows:
(1) UBC Section 202, Powers and Duties of Building Official, is mended to
read as follows:
(a) General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to
enforce all the provisions of this code. For such purposes, he/she
shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
(b) Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the
approval of the City Manager, the building official shall appoint such
nurt>on of technical officers, inspectors and other employees as may be
necessary to carry cut the functions of the code enforcement agency.
(c) Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce
any of the provision of this code or khenever the building official or
his authorized representative has reasonable rause to believe that
there exists in any building or upon any premises, any condition which
makes such building or premises unsafe as defined in Section 203 of
this code, the building official or his authorized representative may
enter such building or premises at all reasonable tines to inspect the
same or to perform any duty irrposed upon the building official by this
code, provided that if such building or premises be occupied, he/she
shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if such
building or premises be unoccupied, he/she shall first make a reasona-
ble effort to locate the Omer or other persons having charge or
control of the building or premises and request entry. If such entry
is refused, the building official or his/her authorized representative
shall have recourse and every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or
control of arty building or premises shall fail or neglect, after
proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry
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therein by the building official or his/her authorized representative,
for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code.
Any person violating this subsection shall be guilty of a misde-
meanor.
(d) Notices.
(1) Whenever any work is perfoned in violation of this code, the
building official nay serve a written notice or order upon the
amer or his/her agent, directing hirrVher to discontinue the
violation.
(2) In the event such notice or order is not promptly complied with,
the building official may institute an action at law or in equity
to require compliance and to enjoin occupancy of the structure
while it is rat in carpliance with this code.
(e) Stop Work Orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the
provisions of this code, the building official may order the work
stopped by notice in writing served on any person engaged in the doing
or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith
stop such work until authorized by the building official to proceed
with the work.
(f) Occupancy Violations. Whenever any building or structure or equiprent
therein regulated by this code is being used contrary to the provision
of this code, the building official may order such use discontinued
and the structure, or a portion thereof, vacated by notice served on
any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discon-
tinue the use within the time period prescribed by the building offi-
cial after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion
thereof, comply with the requirements of this code.
(g) Liability. The building official or his/her authorized representative
charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and
without malice in the discharge of his/her duties, shall not thereby
render himself/herself personally liable for any damage that may occur
to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act
or omission in the discharge of his/her duties. Any suit brought
against the building official or enployee because of such act or
omission perfmmned by him/her in the enforcement of any provision of
this code, shall be defended by legal counsel provided by this juris-
diction until final termination of such proceedings.
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the
responsibility of any person arcing, operating or controlling any
building or structure fon any damages to persons or property caused by
defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdic-
tion be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspec-
tions authorized by this code or any certificates of inspection issued
under this code.
(h) Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The building official
nay request, and shall receive so far as is required in the discharge
of his/her duties, the assistance and cooperation of other officials
of this jurisdiction.
(2) UBC Section 204, Board of Appeals, is amended to read as follows:
Board of Appeals. In order to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable inter-
pretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of
Appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training
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to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and interpretatio-
ns of the building official and who are not erployees of the jurisdiction.
The building official shall be an ex officio merber of and shall act as
secretary to said Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the
City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt
rules and procedures as set forth in the Iowa City Adninistrative Code.
(3) UBC Section 205, Violations, is arrended to read as follows:
(a) Penalties.
(1) A person who shall violate a provision of this ordinance or fail
to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof or
who shall erect, construct, alter or repair or have erected,
constructed, altered or repaired a building or structure in
violation of a detailed statement or plan sutmitted and approved
thereunder, shall be guilty of a misdereanor punishable by a fine
not exceeding $100 or impriso ment not exceeding 30 days.
(2) The owner of a building, structure or premises where anything in
violation of this ordinance shall be placed or shall exist, and
any architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or corporation
erployed in connection therewith, and any who may have assisted
in the omission of such violation shall be guilty of a separate
offense.
(b) Abaterent. The irrposition of penalties herein prescribed shall not
preclude the City from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding
to prevent an unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, altera-
tion, repair, conversion, maintenance or use or to restrain, erect or
abate a violation or to prevent the occupancy of a building, structure
or premises.
(4) UBC Section 301, Permits, Subsection (b), is ao)ded to read as
follows:
(b) Exerpted Work. A building permit shall not be required for the fol-
lowing:
(1) Ore -story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does
not exceed 144 square feet.
(2) Fences not over six feet high.
(3) Oil derricks.
(4) Ibvable cases, counters and partitions not over five feet nine
inches high.
(5) Retaining walls vhich are not over four feet in height measured
from the top of the footing to the tap of the wall, unless sup
porting a surcharge or inrpamding flammable liquids.
(6) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does
not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or
width docs not exceed two to one.
(7) Walks and driveways rot over any basement or story below.
(B) Painting, papering and similar finish work.
(9) Terporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and
scenery.
(10) Window awnings supportedby an exterior wall of Group R, Division
3, and Group M occupant es when projecting not more than 54
inches.
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(11) Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3,
occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent
grade if the capacity does rot exceed 5,000 gallons and is less
than 18 inches in depth.
(12) Reapplication of roof shingles and siding of Group R, Division 3,
and Group M occupancies if structural alterations are not
needed.
Unless otherwise exerpted, separate plumbing, electrical and nechani-
cal permits will be required for the above-exerpted items.
Exemption from the permit requirerents of this code shall not be
deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordi-
nances of this jurisdiction.
(5) UBC Section 303, Expiration, Subsection (d), is amended to read as
fol laws:
(d) Expiration. Under the following circumstances, every permit issued by
the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire
by limitation and beca a null and void:
(1) if the building or work authorized by such permit is rot com-
nenced within 180 days from the date of such permit;
(2) if after 18D days from the date of such pennit, less than 10
percent of the total cost of all construction, erection, altera-
tion, enlargarent, repair, demolition or other work covered by
such permit is completed on the site;
(3) if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or
abandoned at any tine after the work is commenced for a period of
180 days;
(4) if the building or work authorized by such permit is not com-
pleted within twenty-four (24) months from the date the permit
was issued.
Before such work can be reconmenced, a new permit shall be first
obtained so to do, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount
required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been
made or will be Trade in the original plans and specifications for such
work; and provided further that the expiration of the permit for such
work has not exceeded one year. In all other cases, in order to renew
action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new
full permit fee.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an exten-
sion of the time within which he may commence work under that permit
when he is unable to commence work within the time required by this
section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official may
extend the tine for action by the permittee for a period riot exceeding
180 days upon written request by the permittee showing that circum-
stances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from
being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once.
(6) UBC Section 304, Fees, is arended to read as follows:
(a) General. All fees for and/or associated with each required permit
shall be paid to the City as set forth in the fee schedule as
etablished by resolution by the City Council.
The latest edition of the Building Standards as prepared by the
International Conference of Building Officials nay be used to
determine the valuation of a permit.
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(7) UBC Section 307, Certificate of Occupancy, Subsection (a), is amended
to read as follows:
(a) Use or Occupancy. No building or structure of Group A, 8, E, H, I or
R occupancies shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing
occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof
shall be node until the building official has issued a Certificate of
Occupancy therefor as provided herein.
(8) UBC Section 401, Definitions, General, is amended to read as follows:
General. For the purpose of this code, certain terns, phrases, words
and their derivatives shall be construed as specific in this chapter. Words
used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words
used in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the
masculine.
Where terns are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted
meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster's New Colle-
giate Dictionary shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted
meanings.
(a) -(e) Reserved.
(8) UBC Section 407, Definitions, "F", the "definition of "Family," is
emended to read as follows:
FAMILY. One (1) person or two (2) or more persons related by blood,
marriage, adoption or placement by governmental or social service agency,
occupying a dwelling unit as a single housekeeping organization. A family
may also be two (2), but not more than two (2), persons not related by
blood, marriage or adoption.
(g) UBC Section 408, Definitions, "G", the definition of "guest" is
amended to read as follows:
G1E9. An individual who shares a dwelling in a non-pennanent status
for rat more than 30 days.
(h) UBC Section 409, Definitions, "H", the definition of "hotel" is
amended to read as follows:
HOTEL. A residential building licensed by the state and occupied and
used prinicipally as a place of lodging for guests.
(i) -(q) Reserved.
4 UBC Section 419, Definitions, "R", the definition of "roaming
house" is amended to read as follows:
ROOMING HOUSE. Any dwelling or that part of any dwelling containing
one or more roaming units in which space is let by the owner or operator to
four (4) or more roamers.
MReserved.
UBC Section 421, Definitions, "T", the definition of "truss" is
amended to read as fol laws:
TRUSS. Is a pre -built and engineered carpoent employing one or more
triangles in its construction or an approved designed and engineered campo-
nent that functions as a structural support merber.
(9) UBC Section 1201, Requirements for Group R Occupancies, Division 1,
is mended to read as follows:
Division 1. Hotels, apartment houses and roaming houses. Convents and
monastery (each accommodating more than ten (10) persons).
(10) UBC Section 1205, Light, Ventilation and Sanitation, Subsection
(a), is mended to read as fol las:
(a). Light and Ventilation. All guest rooms, dormitories and habitable
roars within a dwelling unit shall be provided with natural light by means
of exterior glazed openings with an area not less than eight percent (8%)
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of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of eight (8) square feet.
All bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundry rooms and similar roars
shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of epenable exterior
openings with an area not less than one -twenty-fifth (1/25) of the floor
area of such roan with a minimum of one dnd one-half (1 1/2) square feet.
All guest rooms, dormitories and habitable roars within a dwelling unit
shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of cpenable exterior
openings with an area of not less than one -twenty-fifth (1/25) of the floor
area of such rooms with a minimum of four (4) square feet.
In lieu of required exterior openings for natural ventilation, a me-
chanical ventilating system may be provided. Such system shall be capable
of providing two (2) air changes per hour in all guest roars, dormitories,
habitable roars and in public corridors. One-fifth (1/5) of the air supply
shall be taken from the outside. In bathroom, water closet compartments,
laundry roars and similar roans, a mechanical ventilation system connected
directly to the outside, capable of providing five (5) air changes per
hour, shall be provided. For the purpose of determining light and ventila-
tion requirements, any room my be considered as a portion of an adjoining
roan when one-half (1/2) of the area of the common wall is open and unob-
structed and provides an opening of not less than eight (8) percent of the
floor area of the interior ram or twenty-five (25) square feet, whichever
is greater.
Required exterior openings for natural light and ventilation shall open
directly onto a street or public alley or a yard or court located on the
same lot as the building.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Required windows may open onto a roofed porch where the porch:
a. Abuts a street, yard our court; and
b. Has a ceiling height of rot less than seven (7) feet; and
c. Has the longer side at least sixty-five (65) percent open and
unobstructed.
2. Kitchens need not be provided with natural light by means of exterior
glazed openings provided artificial lighting is provided.
(11) UBC Section 1207, Room Dimensions, Subsection (a), is amended to read
as follows:
(a). Ceiling Heights. Habitable space shall have a ceiling height of
not less than seven feet six inches (7'6") except as otherwise permitted in
this section. Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments any have
a ceilirg height of not less than seven (7) feet measured to the lowest
projection from the ceiling. Where exposed beam ceiling ambers are spaced
at less than 48 inches on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the
bottom of these members. Where exposed beam ceiling ambers are spaced at
48 inches or more on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom
of the deck supported by these mmehbers, provided that the bottom of the
ambers is not less than seven (7) feet above the floor.
If any roan in a building has a sloping ceiling, the prescribed ceiling
height for the roan is required in only one-half (1/2) the area thereof. No
portion of the roan measuring less than five (5) feet from the finished
floor to the finished ceiling shall be included in any cmputation of the
minimum area thereof.
If any roan has a furred ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height is
required in ivo-thirds (2/3) the area thereof, but in no case shall the
height of the furred ceiling be less than seven (7) feet.
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EXCEPTIONS:
1. The ceiling height in Group R, Division 3 occupancies, nay be re-
duced to six feet eight inches (6'8") for main support beans, but in
no case shall reduce the prescribed ceiling height by less than
two-thirds (2/3) of the floor area of the room.
2. The ceiling height in basarents of Group R, Division 3 occupancies
which existed prior, to the adoption of the 1988 Uniform Building
Code, nay be reduced to seven feet, but shall meet all other re-
quirahents of the code.
(12) UBC Chapter 17 is amended by adding the follaning new section 1717,
Minimum Ceiling Heights, to read as follows:
All occupancies shall have a mininnn ceiling height of not less than
seven (7) feet measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling except as
otherwise required by this code.
(13) UBC Chapter 17 is amended by adding the following new Section 1718,
Trusses, to read as follows:
Preparation, fabrication and installation of trusses shall conform to
accepted engineering practices and to the requirements of this code. No
alterations, including but rut limited to cutting, splicing or removal of
webs, gussetts or cords, shall be made without approval of a certified
engineer and the building official. Any alterations not acceptable to the
building official shall be corrected or the altered member reproved and
replaced with an acceptable nmthod of construction.
(14) UBC Section 1807, Special Provisions for Group B, Division 2 office
Buildings and Group R, Division 1 Occupancy, subsection (a), is amended to
read as follows:
(a). Scope. This section shall apply to all Group B, Division 2,
office buildings and Group R, Division 1, occupancies located in buildings
which are more than four (4) stories or sixty-five (65) feet above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access or of greater height than the
ladder capability of the fire deparbrent from the lowest level of department
vehicle access. Such building shall be provided with an autcaatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 1807.(c).
(15) UBC Section 2516, General Construction Requirements, Subsection
(f).4.B., is amended to read as follows;
Sec. 2516.(f).4.8. Attics. Draft stops shall be installed in attics,
mansards, overhangs, false fronts set out from walls and similar concealed
spaces of buildings so that the area between draft stops does not exceed
three thousand (3,000) square feet and the greatest horizontal dimension
j' does rot exceed sixty (60) feet. Such draft stops shall be above and in
line with the walls separating tenant spaces from each other and divide the
attic spaces into apprximately equal areas.
EXCEPTION:
1. Where approved automatic sprinklers are installed, the area between
draft stops «ey be nine thousand (9,000) square feet and the great-
est horizontal dimension hey be one hundred (100) feet.
2. Draft stops in attics of single-family dwellings may be omitted.
(16) UBC Section 2907, Footings, Subsection (a), is amended to read as
follows:
(a). General. Footing and foundations, unless otherwise specifically
provided, shall be constructed of masonry, concrete or treated wood in
conformance with U.B.C. Standard No. 29-3 and in all cases shall extend
below the frost line. Footings of concrete and masonry shall be of solid
material. Foundations supporting wood shall extend at least six (6) inches
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above the adjacent finish grade. Footings shall have a minimsn depth as
indicated in Table No. 29-A unless another depth is recanrended by a fcurda-
tion investigation.
EXCEPTION: A one-story accessory building rot used for human occupancy
and not over one -thousand (1,000) square feet in floor area need not be
provided with a footing extending below the frost line.
TABLE NO. 29-A, m Foundations for Stud Bearing Walls - IAinimrequire-
ments, is aronded to read as follows:
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TABLE N0. 29-A - FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING WALLS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Depth of
Number of Thickness of Foundation Below
Floors Foundation Walls Minimum Natural Surface of
Supported (Inches) Width Thickness Ground or Finish
By the Unit Footing of Footing Grade (Whichever
Foundation) Concrete Masonry Inches Inches is Lower (Inches)
1 8 8 16 8 42
2 8 8 16 8 42
3 8 10 18 8 42
Foundations may support a roof in addition to the stipulated number of
floors. Foundations supporting roofs only shall be as required for support-
ing one floor.
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(17) UBC Section 3205, Attics: Access, Draft Stops and Ventilation,
Subsection(a), is amended to read as follows:
(a). Access. An attic access opening shall be provided in the ceiling
of the top floor of buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construc-
tion. The opening shall be located in a corridor or hallway of buildings
of three (3) or more stories in height and readily accessible in build-
ings of any height. Closets are not deemed to be readily accessible.
The clear opening shall be not less than twenty inches by thirty
inches (20"00").
Thirty inch (30") minimum clear head room shall be provided above the
access opening.
Attics with a maximum vertical clear height of less than thirty inches
(30") need not be provided with access openings.
(18) UBC Section 3306. Stairways, Subsections (j) and (p), are
amended to read as follows:
(j). Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side, and
every stairway required to be more than 88 inches in width shall be
provided with not less than one intermediate handrail for each 88 inches
of required width. Intermediate handrails shall be spaced approximately
equally across the entire width of the stairway.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Stairways less than 44 inches in width or stairways serving one
individual dwelling unit in Group R, Division 1 or 3 Occupan-
cies may have one handrail.
2. Private stairways 30 inches or less in height may have hand-
rails on one side only.
3. Stairways having less than four risers and serving one individ-
ual dwelling unit in Group R, Division 1 or 3, or serving Group
M Occupancies need not have handrails.
The top of handrails shall be placed not less than 30 inches nor more
than 38 inches above the nosing of treads. They shall be continuous the
full length of the stairs and except for private stairways at least one
handrail shall extend not less than 6 inches beyond the top and bottom
risers. Ends shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or
safety terminals.
The handgrip portion of the handrails shall be not less than 1-1/2
Inches nor more than 2 inches in cross-sectional dimension or the shape
I shall provide and equivalent gripping surface. The handgrip portion of
handrails shall have a smooth surface with no sharp corners.
Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of not less than
1-1/2 inches between the wall and the handrail.
(p). Headroom. Every stairway shall have a headroom clearance of not
less than 6 feet 8 inches. Such clearances shall be measured vertically
from a plane parallel and tangent to the stairway tread nosings to the
soffit above at all points.
EXCEPTION: Within individual dwelling units the headroom clearance
may be reduced to 6 feet 6 inches.
(19) UBC Section 3314. Exit signs, Subsection (a) is amended to read
as follows:
(a). Where Required. Exit signs shall be installed at required exit
doorways and where otherwise necessary to clearly indicate the direction
of egress when the exit serves an occupant load of 12 or more.
EXCEPTION: Within individual dwelling units, guest rooms and sleeping
rooms exit signs will not be required.
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(20) UBC Section 3802(h). Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, is amendec
to read as follows:
(h). An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing more
than 15 dwelling units, and every hotel three or more stories in height
or containing 20 or more guest rooms. Residential or quick -response
standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest
room portions of the building.
For the purpose of this section, area separation walls shall not
define separate buildings.
(21) UBC Section 4506, Awnings, Subsection (b), is amended to read as
follows:
(b) Construction. Awnings shall have non-combustible frames but may
have combustible coverings. Every awning shall be collapsible or
retractable. When collapsed, retracted or folded against the face of the
supporting building, the design shall be such that the awning does not
block any required exit.
EXCEPTIONS:
(1) A fixed awning not more than 20 feet in length may be erected over a
doorway or window of a building.
(2) A fixed awning may be of any length when constructed of a flame
retardant material and be designed to allow ground ladder access to
the upper level windows. The flame retardance of the material shall
be integral to the fabric, not a temporary treatment. Ladder access
shall comply with NFPA recommendations, which will be determined by
the Fire Chief.
(22) Deletions. The following sections of the Uniform Building Code
are not adopted:
1. Section 304.(b), (c) and (e).
2. Section 305.(e), 2 and 4.
3. Table No. 3-A.
4. Section 511.
5. Section 1205.(b), (c) and (d).
6. Section 1214.
7. Section 1707.(c) and (d).
8. All Appendix Chapters.
SECTION IV. REPEALER: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
with a provision 7 -this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY: If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance
shall e adjudged Toe 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. EFFECTIV DATE: This Ordinance shall be in effect after its
final passage, approval and publication as required by law.
Passed and approved this
NAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 17, 1989
To: City Council
From: Dick Frantz, Building Official
Re: Changes to 1988 Regulatory Codes
1. Local amendments to the 1988 Uniform Building Code
a. Allows lowering the ceiling height to 7 feet in existing SFD which
existed prior to the adoption of this code.
b. Changes the height at which a handrail may be installed to range
between 30 and 38 inches. The 1985 code standard is 30 to 34 inches,
the 1988 code proposes 34 to 38 inches.
C. Changes headroom clearance for stairways within individual units to
6'6" all other stairways will be 6'8".
d. Reduce the occupant load factor from 50 to 12 as to when exit signs
are required.
e. Adds requirement which would not allow you to use an area separation
wall to omit the sprinkler system in certain apartment buildings.
2. 1988 UBC - New Requirements
a. Every basement within a dwelling unit will need an escape or rescue
window.
b. Smoke detectors will be required on all floor levels and at the top
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of all high ceilings.
C. Field identification data will be required on light metal plate
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trusses.
3. 1988 Uniform Fire Code new regulations are substantially the same as the
changes in the 1988 Uniform Building Code.
4. 1988 Uniform Mechanical Code new requirements,
Adds new definition of Unusually Tight Construction, and requires that this
type construction have outside air brought into the furnace or mechanical
room.
5. 1988 Dangerous Building Code is substantially the same as the 1985 Dangerous
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Building Code
No significant changes.
ORDINANCE NO.
N1 ORDINANCE AMEtUING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE IV, "THE MECHANICAL CODE," BY ADOPTING
THE 1983 EDITION OF TIE INIFOR4 MECHANICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN NMENDI•ElfIS
THERETO.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOFA:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt the 1898
h icnEd f of 1151 -Form Mechanical Cade as prepared and edited by the Interna-
tional Conference of Building Officials and to provide for certain amendments
thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of
the citizens of Iowa City, Lara; and to provide for the enforcement thereof and
for the penalties for the violation thereof.
SECTION 2. ADOPTION. Subject to the following amerdnents, the 1988 Edition of
e Uniform amcal Code is hereby adopted. Said Code shall be knorn as the
Iowa City Mechanical Code, or the Mechanical Code.
SECTION 3. NUDfMS. Article IV of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of
e City otf ofow�Ti—ty, Iowa, is hereby repealed and the following new Article
IV (Mechanical Code) is enacted in lieu thereof:
ARIICIE IV. lEDMCAL COLE.
Sec. 8-9. Adopted.
Subject to the following aerdrents, the 1988 Edition of the Uniform
Mechanical Code is hereby adopted. Said Code shall be known as the Iowa
City Mechanical Code, or the Mechanical Cade.
Sec. ". Amuha ds.
The 19M Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Cade (LMC) is amended as
fol tars:
(1) UC Section 203, Board of appeals, is amended to read as follows:
Any person affected by any action, interpretation or notice issued
by the Building Official with respect to the Uniform Mechanical Code
may appeal the decision of the Building Official to the Board of
Appeals. Such appeal shall be in accordance with the procedures set
forth in the Iowa City Adninistrative Cade.
(2) K Section 200, Violations, is amended to read as follows:
VIOLATIONS.
(a) Notices. Whenever the building Official is satisfied that a
building or structure or any work in connection therewith, the
erection, construction, alteration, execution, or repair of
which is regulated, permitted, or forbidden by this code is
being directed, constructed, altered, or repaired in violation
of the provision or requirements of this code or in violation of
a detailed statement or of a plan submitted and approved
thereunder or of a permit or certificate issued thereunder,
he/she may serve a written order or notice upon the person
responsible therefore directing discontinuance of such illegal
action and the remedying of the condition that is in violation
of the provisions or requirements of this code.
In rase such notice or order is rot prorrptly complied with,
the Building Official my request the City Attorney to institute
an appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity to
restrain, collect, or remove such violation or the execution of
work thereon or to restrain or correct the erection or altera-
tion of or to require the removal of or to prevent the occupa-
tion or use of the building or structure erected, constructed,
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or altered in violation of or not in corpliance with the
provisions of this code or with respect to which the require-
ments thereof or of any order or direction made pursuant to
provisions contained therein, shall not have been carplied
with.
(b) Penalties. A person who shall violate a provision of this code
or fail to corply therewith or with any of the requirerrents
thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter, or repair or have
erected, constructed, altered, or repaired a building or
structure in violation of a detailed statment or plan submitted
and approved thereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not exceeding $100 and/or imprisonment not
exceeding 30 days.
The owner of a building, structure, or premises where
anything in violation of this code shall be placed or shall
exist and an architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or
corporation employed in connection therewith, or any who may
have assisted in the cormission of such violation shall be
guilty of a separate offense.
(c) Abaterrent. The imposition of penalties herein prescribed shall
not preclude the City Attorney from instituting appropriate
action or proceeding to prevent an unlawful erection, construc-
tion, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, mainte-
nance, or to restrain, correct, or abate a violation or to
prevent the occupancy of a building, structure, or prenises.
(3) K Section 304, Fen, sresection (b) is mended to read as follows:
(b) Permit Fees. A fee for each pennit and fees for inspections
associated with said permits shall be paid to the Building
Official as established by resolution of Council.
Where work for which a permit is required by this code is
started prior to obtaining a permit, the fee specified in this
code shall be doubled. The payment of a doubled fee shall rat
relieve persons from fully corplying with the requirernents of
this code in the execution of their work ear frau any other
penalties prescribed herein.
(4) K Section 305, Inspections, subsection (f) is mended to read as
fol laws:
(f) Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each
inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which
inspection is wiled is rat carplete or when required correc-
tions have not been made.
This provision is rat to be interpreted as requiring inspec-
tion fees the first tine a job is rejected for failure to carply
with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the
practice of calling for inspections before the job is suffi-
ciently completed to enable inspection or reinspection.
Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans are
not readily available to the inspect or, for failure to provide
access on the date for which inspection is requested or for
deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building
Official.
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no
additional inspection of the work will be perfonred until the
required fees have been paid.
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(5) UC Section 509 is a ended to read as follows:
Equipment regulated by this code requiring electrical connections
Of rune than 50 volts shall have a positive rreans of disconnect
adjacent to and in sight fron the equiprent served. A 120 -volt
receptacle shall be located within 25 feet of the Equipment for
service and maintenance purposes. The receptacle shall be located on
the sane level as the equipment. Law -voltage wiring of 50 volts or
less within a structure shall be installed in a manner to prevent
physical danage.
(6) Deletions. TIE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF M UIIFOF14 PEUMICAL CODE ARE
NOT ADOPTED:
(1) Table 3-A
2) Section 304(c).
3) All Appendix Chapters.
SECTION IV. REPEALER: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with
e provision T ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVEPABILITY: If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance
shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
rot 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 publication as required by law.
Passed and approved this
KYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED
"FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 12-16, 12-
18, 12-19, 12-20, 12-21 AND 12-47, THEREIN
TO, RESPECTIVELY, ADOPT THE 1988 EDITION OF
THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION
FEES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of
this ordinance is to repeal certain
sections of the Iowa City Fire Prevention
and Protection Code and to adopt the 1988
Edition of the Uniform Fire Code with
certain amendments which will then become
part of the Iowa City Fire Prevention Code
and to provide for the establishment of
inspection fees.
SECTION 2. That Chapter 12, "Fire
Prevention and Protection" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 12-16, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new section to be codified
the same to read as follows:
Section 12-16. Adopted.
Subject to the following amendments,
the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Fire
Code is hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. That Chapter 12, "Fire
Prevention and Protection" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 12-18, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new section to be codified
the same to read as follows:
Section 12-18. Storage zones for
explosives and blasting agents.
In accordance with provisions of
Section 77.106, the storage of
explosives and blasting agents is
limited to I-2 zones, as established
by Chapter 36 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa.
SECTION That Chapter 12, "Fire
Prevention and Protection" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 12-19, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new section to be codified
the same to read as follows:
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Section 12-19. Storage zones for
flammable and combustible liquids in
outside above -ground tanks.
In accordance with the provisions of
Section 79.501, the storage of Class
I and Class II liquids in outside
above -ground tanks is limited to I-
2 zones, as established by Chapter
36 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa.
SECTION S. That Chapter 12, "Fire
Prevention and Protection" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 12-20, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new section to be codified
the same to read as follows:
Section 12-20. Storage zones for
liquified petroleum gas.
In accordance with provisions of
Section 82.104, bulk storage of
liquified petroleum gas exceeding
2000 gallons water capacity is
limited to I-2 zones, as established
by Chapter 36 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa.
SECTION 6. That Chapter 12, "Fire
Prevention and Protection" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 12-21, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new section to be codified
the same to read as follows:
Section 12-21, Amendments. 1988 Edition
of the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) is
amended as follows:
(1) UFC Section 79.201 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section 79.201(a). Scope. This
division shall apply to the storage
of flammable and combustible liquids
in drums or other containers not
exceeding 60 -gallon individual
capacity and the storage of portable
tanks not exceeding 300 gallons
individual capacity. For the
purpose of this article, flammable
aerosols and unstable liquids shall
be treated as Class 1-A liquids.
(2) UFC Section 10.306(h) Group R,
Division I. Occupancies, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed throughout every
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apartment house three or more
stories in height or containing more
than 15 dwelling units, and every
hotel three or more stories in
height or containing 20 or more
guest rooms. Residential or quick -
response standard sprinkler heads
shall be used in dwelling unit and
guest room portions of the building.
For the purpose of this section,
area separation walls shall not
define separate buildings.
(3) UFC Section 11.208 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
(a) For permit to operate a parade
float, see Section 4.101.
(b) Delete.
(c) All motorized apparatus shall be
provided with an approved
portable fire extinguisher of at
least 2-A, 10 -B -C rating readily
accessible to the operator.
(4) UFC Section 12.108(a) Exit signs,
subsection is amended to read as
follows:
Where Required. Exit signs
shall be installed at required exit
doorways and where otherwise
necessary to clearly indicate the
direction of egress when the exit
serves an occupant load of 12 or
more.
EXCEPTION: Within individual
dwelling units, guest rooms and
sleeping rooms exit signs will not
be required.
(5) UFC Section 79.601 Division VI Tank
storage underground, outside or
under buildings, is amended as
follows:
The United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) has new
rules and regulations on new and
existing underground tanks. The
State of Iowa has adopted these
rules. Their requirement will
supersede the 1988 Uniform Fire
Code.
SECTION 7. That Chapter 12, "Fire
Prevention and Protection" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 12-47, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new section to be codified
the same to read as follows:
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Section 12-47. Inspectors; inspection
fees.
(a) The chief of the fire department may
detail such members of the fire
department as inspectors for the
bureau of fire prevention, as shall
from time to time be necessary. The
chief of the fire department shall
recommend to the city manager the
employment of technical inspectors,
who, when such authorization is
made, shall be selected through an
examination to determine their
fitness for the position. The
examination shall be open to members
and nonmembers of the fire
department, and appointments shall
be made only after examination and
shall be for an indefinite term with
removal only for cause.
(b) Fees for inspections and other
services related to enforcement of
the code adopted by Article II of
this chapter shall be established
by the City Council by resolution
and paid to the Fire Department.
SECTION 8. REPEALER: All ordinances
and parts of ordinances in conflict with
the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 9. 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 unconstitu-
tional.
SECTION 10 EFFECTIVE DATE: This
Ordinance shall be in effect after its
final passage, approval and publication as
required by law.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Lega Department
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AN ORDINANCE NVE)ING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE III, a DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE, BY
ADOPTING TIE 19833 EDITION OF TFE UIIFORdi CODE FOR TFE ABATEI•ENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS WITH CERTAIN NIEIIFENTTS TINERETO.
BE IT ORDAINED BY 1}E CM COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, MT:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt the 1988 Edi-
ioni worm Cade for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as prepared
and edited by the International Conference of Building Officials and providing
for certain amencients thereof; to provide for the protection of the health,
welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; and to provide for the
enforcement thereof and for the penalties for the violation thereof.
SECTION 2. NQUENTS. Article III of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of
e City of Iowait ty, Iowa, is hereby repealed in its entirety and the follow-
ing new Article III (Abatement of Dangerous Buildings) is hereby enacted in
lieu thereof:
Article III. Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
Sec. 8-31. Code - Adopted.
The Uniform Cade for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1988 Edition,
is hereby adopted subject to the following amendments. Said code shall be
known as the lava City Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code or the danger-
ous building code.
Sec. 8-32. Sane - Amendments.
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 198B Edition,
edited by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby
amended as follows:
(1) Sec. 201, General, is amended by adding the following definitions:
Building official. The enforcement of the provisions of this cork
shall be the responsibility of the building official and whenever the
words health officer or fire marshal shall be used in this code, it
shall mean the building official.
City manager. Whenever the words public works director shall be
used in this code, it shall mean the city manager.
(2) Sec. 501, Appeal, is amended to read as follows:
Any person affected by an action, interpretation or notice issued by
the building official with respect to the Uniform Code for the Abate-
ment of Dangerous Buildings may appeal the decision of the building
official to the board of appeals. Such appeal shall be in accordance
with the procedures set forth in the Iowa City Adninistrative Code.
Sec. 8-33. Reserved.
Sec. 8-34. Notice of proposed orders affecting historic properties.
Except for emergencies as determined by the building official pursuant to
the ordinances of the City of Iowa City, city enforcement agencies and
departments shall give the historic preservation camnission at least thirty
(30) days notice of any proposed order which may affect the exterior fea-
tures of any building for re"ing conditions determined to be dangerous to
life, health or property.
Sec. 8-35.-8-43. Reserved.
SECTION 3. REPEALER: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with
the provision FIT rs ordinance are hereby repealed.
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SECTION IV. SEVEPABILITY: 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 required by law.
Passed and approved this
ATTEST:
CITY CLEW,
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WATER METER SERVICE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
Single Family Residential Customer & Commercial Customer
(Single Meter)
1) City makes water service tap to
main & furnishes stop box (shut
off).
Charge = $90.50
2) City establishes location of
stop box (shut off) after
installation.
Charge = $0
3) City establishes meter account
(meter not yet installed).
Charge = $0
4) City initiates construction
charge by tattle tale method.
Charge = $5.00 /month
5) City babysits construction and
at proper time installs remote
reader wire.
Charge = $0
6) City installs meter and remote
reader after construction and just
prior to sale of property.
Charge = $11.00 each
Same
Increase charge to $101.50
Same
Same
Charge = $10.00/month
single family
Charge = $20.00/month
commercial
60 days after establishing
meter account City increases
construction charge unless
meter is in place.
Charge = $100.00/month
Remote reader wire installed
by contractor in conduit
Meter and reader furnished by
City and installed by
contractor.
Charge = $60.00 deposit
Refund = $75.00 after installa-
tion by contractor and
inspection by City.
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER & COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER
(Second Meter)
CURRENT PROPOSED
1) Request by Customer.
Customer required to render
plumbing suitable for meter
installation.
Set date for setting meter.
Charge = $0
2) City sets meter and wires and
installs remote reader.
City Establishes meter account.
Charge = $11.00
3) In the fall of each year the
City will plug the meter to
prevent use.
Charge = $0
i
4) In the spring of each year the
City will unplug the meter to
I allow use.
Charge = $11.00
C:\CHUCK\METER2.WD
Same
Charge = $65 user fee to
defray cost of meter
Meter, wire and reader
installed by owner or their
contractor. Meter and reader
furnished by City.
Charge = $60.00 deposit
Refund = $75.00 after installa-
tion by contractor and
inspection by City. City
establishes meter account.
Minimum charge shall be one
half of normal minimum charge
(The purpose here is to dis-
courage requests to plug
meters.)
Revised 4/17/89
MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL & MULTI USER COMMERCIAL (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
(Multi Meter)
1) City makes water service tap(s)
to main and City furnishes
stop box(es) (shut off).
Charge = $90.50 to $500.00
(Total cost recovered by City)
2) City establishes location(s) of
Stop Box(es) after installation.
Charge = $0
3) City establishes meter account.
(meter not yet installed)
Charge = $0
4) City initiates construction
charge by tattle tale method.
Charge = $10.00 Multi-family/month
Charge = $20.00 Commercial/month
5) City babysits construction and at
proper time installs remote meter
reader wire(s).
Charge = $0
6) City installs meter and remote
reader after construction and just
prior to occupancy.
Charge = $11.00 each
7) City verifies that meter, reader,
shut off, and account number serve
the same unit.
Charge = $0
8) City activates meter account for
each unit.
Same
Charge = $101.50 to $500.00
(total cost recovered by City)
Same
Same
Charge = Multi -family $10.00/month
Charge = Commercial $20.00/month
60 days after establishing
meter account, City increases
construction charge unless
meter is in place.
Charge = $100.00/month
Remote reader wire installed
by contractor in conduit
Meter and remote reader
installed by contractor,
furnished by City. Contractor
keeps record of installation.
Charge = $60.00 deposit for
each meter
Refund = $75.00 for each meter
after installation and inspec-
tion by the City.
City cooperates with contractor
to verify that meter, reader,
shut off, and account number
serve the same unit.
City activates meter account
for each unit. .5??
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL & MULTI USER COMMERCIAL (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
(Multi Meter)
1) City makes water service tap(s)
to main and City furnishes
stop boxes) (shut off).
Charge = $90.50 to $500.00
(Total cost recovered by City)
2) City establishes location(s) of
Stop Box(es) after installation.
Charge = $0
i
3) City establishes meter account.
(meter not yet installe
j Charge = $0
4) City initiates construction
charge by tattle tale method.
Charge = $10.00 Multifamily/ or
Charge = $20.00 Commercial/T61;1
5) City babysits construction and at
proper time installs remote
ote meter
reader wire(s).
Charge = $0
6) City installs meter and remote
reader after construction and just
j prior to occupancy.
Charge = $11.00 each
7) City verifies that meter, reader,
shut off, and account number serve
the same unit.
Charge = $0
8) City activates meter account for
each unit.
Same
Charge = $101.50 to $500.00
(total cost recovered by City)
Same
Charge = Multi -family $10.00
Charge = Commercial $20.00
60 days after establishing
meter account, City increases
construction charge unless
meter is in place.
Charge = $100.00/month
Remote reader wire installed
by contractor in conduit
ie er and remote reader
insl led by contractor,
furnished by City. Contractor
keeps record of installation.
Charge $60.00 deposit for
each meter
Refund = $75.00 for each meter
after installation and inspec-
tion by the City.
City cooperates with contractor
to verify that meter, reader,
shut off, and account number
serve the same unit.
City activates meter account 6!F? 47
for each unit.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 15-66
THEREOF, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW
CODE SECTION TO BE CODIFIED THE SAME,
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
DELINQUENCY DEPOSIT FOR COMBINED WATER
AND/OR SEWER AND/OR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
BE Iq ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITYOF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the\ same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 15-66, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the\same to read as follows:
Sec. 15-66. aposit upon establishment
of account; Deposit upon delinquency o
account.
(a) Upon initial establishment of a
resident ialOvate service coa
residential sewer service ac ount,
and a residenti 1 solid waste
collection account, r any these,
with -the cty, r Pon re-
establishment of such ac ounts with
the city, the person est lishing the
account shall be requir to execute
a service agreement an make a
combined account eposi before
commencement of th city's ervice.
The /deposishall
t of the posit sha 1 be as
provin the schedule of fees,
Sect32.1-55. The deposit hall
be hither ntil three (3) y ars
afteablis ment of the account r
untirvic is terminated and t e
accocl ed, whichever occurs\
firsAt hat time, the amount of
the i shall be credited to the
cust' account.(b) A deency deposit may be charged
uponeated delinquency of any
watevice account, sewer service
accoand/or residential solid
wastllection account. Upon the
occgrrence of a delinquent water
service account, sewer service
account and/or residential solid
waste collection account resulting in
a second delinquency charge in a
calendar year, the consumer shall be
required to make a combined account
deposit which is equal to the average
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Ordinance No.
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two-month billing for their account.
The average two-month billing shall
be based upon the actual billings
during the prior twelve-month period.
If the consumer already has a
combined deposit being held, that
deposit amount shall be increased to
the proper amount for a delinquency
deposit.
Delinquency deposits shall be held
either one year after the
establishment date or one year after
the last o'currence of a charge for
a delinqu nt account, whichever
occurs last The deposit shall be
released whe service is terminate
and the accou is closed. At th
time, the amouny*h
he deposit sh 1
be credited the custom 's
account.
SECTION II. REPEALER1 ordinanc s and
parts of ordinances nflict with the
provisions of this a a ar hereby
i repealed. These are:
SECTION III. SEVERABCLU If any
of the provisions of trdin pce are for
any reason declared il void, then
the lawful provisiont s 0 dinance,
which are severable said lawfulprovisions, shall beremain 1 fullforce and effect, ame as i the
Ordinance contained llegal or oid
provisions.
SECTION IV. EFFE DATE: Th's
Ordinance shall be mull force and effec
from and after it final passage and
publication as by 1 w provided.
Passed and aper ved this
App ved to Form
Legal Department
.599
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 15-66
THEREOF, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW
CODE SECTION TO BE CODIFIED THE SAME,
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
DELINQUENCY DEPOSIT FOR COMBINED WATER
AND/OR SEWER AND/OR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ACCOUNTS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 15-66, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 15-66. Deposit upon establishment
of account; Deposit upon delinquency of
account.
(a) Upon initial establishment of a
residential water service account, a
residential sewer service account,
and a residential solid waste
collection account, or any of these,
with the city, or upon re-
establishment of such accounts with
the city, the person establishing the
account shall be required to execute
a service agreement and make a
combined account deposit before
commencement of the city's service.
The amount of the deposit shall be as
provided in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-55. The deposit shall
be held either until three (3) years
after establishment of the account or
until service is terminated and the
account closed, whichever occurs
first. At that time, the amount of
the deposit shall be credited to the
customer's account.
(b) A delinquency deposit may be charged
upon repeated delinquency of any
water service account, sewer service
account, and/or residential solid
waste collection account. Upon the
occurrence of a delinquent water
service account, sewer service
account and/or residential solid
waste collection account resulting in
a second delinquency charge in a
calendar year, the consumer shall be
required to make a combined account
deposit which is equal to the average
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two-month billing for their account.
The average two-month billing shall
be based upon the actual billings
during the prior twelve-month period.
If the consumer already has a
combined deposit being held, that
deposit amount shall be increased to
the proper amount for a delinquency
deposit.
Delinquency deposits shall be held
either one year after the
establishment date or one year after
the last occurrence of a charge for
a delinquent account, whichever
occurs last. The deposit shall be
released when service is terminated
and the account is closed. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account.
SECTION II. REPEALER: All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed. These are: Ordinance No. 87-
3336, §3, 9-8-87.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any
of the provisions of this Ordinance are for
any reason declared illegal or void, then
the lawful provisions of this Ordinance,
which are severable from said unlawful
provisions, shall be and remain in full
force and effect, the same as if the
Ordinance contained no illegal or void
provisions.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE: This
Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its final passage and
publication as by law provided.
Passed and approved this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Ap o ed a to Form
31a7h?7
Legal Department
P"99
It was moved by and seconded by
the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call therethere w� — that
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Ambrisco
Balmer
Courtney
Horowitz
Kubby
Larson
McDonald
First Consideration
Vote for passage:
i Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
i
! Date published
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32.1, ENTITLED "TAXATION AND REVENUES" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 32.1-55 AND
32.1-73 THEREIN TO, RESPECTIVELY, REVISE WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES, INCREASE
FEE FOR TEMPORARY WATER USE DURING CONSTRUCTION, AND ESTABLISH A DELINQUENCY
DEPOSIT, COMBINED, FOR CITY WATER AND/OR SEWER AND/OR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ACCOUNTS.
BE IT ORDAINEd'1\THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 32.1, "Taxation and Revenues" of the Code of Ordinance of
the City of Iowa 01ty, Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by repealing
Section 32.1-55, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section to be codified the
same to read as follclJ
Sec. 32.1-55. Fee or \forann
thorized in Chapter 15.
Municipal Code
Section
Authorizing Fee
Charge, Fine or on of Fee,
Penalty: Ch, or Penalty: Charge:
Sec. 15-31 Fe@l solid waste One dollar ($1.00) per
collection permit collection vehicle per
year
Sec. 15-65(a)
Sec. 15-65(b)
Sec. 15-66(a)
Sec. 15-66(b)
Residential soli
collection fee
Rates effective
or after:
per dwelling uni
per two rooming
Landfill use ee
Rates Effe iv
City fee
State f
Total
Min
waste
ills on Sept. 1 Sept. 1
1988 1989
month $5.25 $5.50
er month $5.25 $5.50
bsit fee for combined city
er and/or sewer and/or
id waste collection accounts
Delinquency deposit for com-
bined water and/or sewer and/or
waste collection accounts.
July 1 July 1
1988 1989
$7.75 $8.00
$1.50 $2.00
$9.25 $10.00
$1.25 $1.35
Residential account:
$50.00 per combined resi-
dential service for city
water and/or sewer and/or
solid waste collection
service.
In an amount equal to the
average two-month billing
for the delinquent account.
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SECTION 2. That Chapter 32.1, "Taxation and Revenues" of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by repealing
Section 32.1-73, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section to be codified the
same to read as follows:
Sec. 32.1-73. Fees and Charges Authorized in Chapter 33.
Municipal Code
Section
Authorizing Fee
Charge, Fine or Description of Fee, Eff. Eff. Eff.
Penalty: C�arge, Fine, or Penalty 9/1/86 9 1 87 9/1/88
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Sec. 33-45
Sewe Service Charges:
Minimu monthly charge (includes
the fi t 200 cu. ft. of water
used)
$3.00 $4.75 $5.75
Monthly for each addi-
tional 1ft. of water
\arge
used.
5.66 $1.04 $1.26
Eff. Eff.
Monthly surca ge
9/1/86 9 1 88
BOD (per pound)
$.06 $.10
SS (per pound)
$.06 $.06
The user charge w 1 be effective
with the billing sent after
the effective d e listed in the
preceding chart.
Sec. 33-46(h)
Fee for deli quent s wer service
Three dollars ($3.00) for
account
each water service account
not paid within 30 days of
billing date. Fee is
waived for first occurrence
in each calendar year.
(c)
Sec. 33-48(a)
Dq osit fee for combined ci y
Residential account -
yr5ter and/or sewer and/or so id
$50.00 per combined resi-
Gaste collection accounts.
dential service for
city water and/or sewer
and/or solid waste collec-
tion service.
Commercial account - an
amount equal to the two-
month billing for commer-
cial service for city water
and/or sewer service.
Sec. 33-48(b)
Delinquency deposit for com-
In an amount equal to the
bined city water and/or sewer
average two-month billing
and/or solide waste collection
for the delinquent account.
accounts.
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_
(d)
Sec. 33-149(a)
Meter deposit.
a) Deposit fee for new meter
$60.00
and outside meter reader.
b) Refund for each new meter,
$75.00
outside meter reader, and
wiring correctly installed.
Sec. 33-149(b)
Second meter fee
$65.00
(non-refundable)
(e)
Sec. 33-163
Wat Service Charges:
Monthl user charges for METER'
water s vice for the first SIZE
Eff.
Eff.
Eff.
two hund d (200) feet or Enche
9/1/86
9 1 88
9/l/88
less of w er used, based
on meter si e. 5 8
$ 3.25
$ 3.60
$ 3.80
/4
3.75
4.15
4.35
1
4.40
4.85
5.10
-1/2
8.75
9.65
10.15
2
11.75
12.95
13.60
3
21.75
23.95
25.15 i
4
37.95
41.75
43.85
6
76.40
84.00
88.20
The minimum user bar s for larger meters will
be based
on
comparative costs t 6" meter. The
minimum user
charge
for
a customer who furn rhes the meter at
their own
costs
will be
based on the minim for a 5/8" meter,
regardless
of the
size.
There will be no m nimum monthly
charge for the
second j
water meter from No ember to March
for those
months
during
which no wat is used.
Monthly us charges for
water in xcess of 200
cubic fQ t per month.
MONTHLY
USAGE Eff. Eff. Eff.
Cu. Ft.
9/1/86 9 7 88 9/l/88
Ne2,800 $ .75 $ .83 $ .87
Nex 17,000 .45 .50 .53
Over 0,000 .40 .44 .46
SM
ec. 33-164 ee for temporary water use during
construction for the first 60 days
from the date of the service tap for
a new service or for a maximum of
60 days for reconstruction:
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Page 4
(9)
Sec. 33-165
(h)
Sec. 33-167
(i)
Sec. 33-169(a)
(J)
Sec. 33-169(b)
Single and two (2) family residences Ten dollars ($10.00)
per month.
Multi -family residences Ten dollars ($10.00)
per month.
Commercial structures Twenty dollars
($20.00) per month.
Fee for temporary water use after
60 ds far any structure shall be
$
100. 0 per month until the meter
is ins alled.
Fee for erect purchase of water ne dollar ($1.00)
per two � ndred gallons or fraction
thereof.
Fee for del nquent water service Three dollars ($3.00)
account. for each water service
account not paid with-
in 30 days of billing
date. Fee is waived
for first occurrence
in each calendar year.
Deposit fee for ined city water Residential account -
and/or sewer and/ solid waste $50.00 per combined
collection acco t residential service
for city water and/or
sewer and/or solid
waste collection
service.
Commercial account -
an amount equal to the
two-month billing for
commercial service for
city water and/or
sewer service.
Delinquency deposit fee for combined In an amount equal to
water and/or sewer and/or solid the average two-month
waste collection accounts. billing for the delin-
quent account.
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Sec. 33-169(c)
Fees and charges for various consumer
services
Tap Fees:
Size Tat Corps Curbs Boxes
1"
$18.30 $18.35 $ 35.70 $29.15
1}" $24.05 $34.90 $ 58.10 $40.75
1#" $29.40 $48.25 $ 77.40 $40.75
2" $33.10 $78.15 $115.50 .$40.75
1}", 1#" nd 2" will require saddles wIich are to be charged
at the Cit 's cost plus a stocking fee.
Installation and connection fees:
Size Cost
6" $15.00 per 1' ear foot
8" $18.80 per inear foot
10" $24.00 per linear foot
12" $29.70 p linear foot
16" $39.40 er linear foot
Sec. 33-169(c)
Service Fees
Fee
Fee
During Normal
After Normal
Service Working Hours
Working Hours
a)
Reconnection f discont nued $15.00
$30.00
service
b)
Removal fee for disconnec ing $25.00
Not done after
and removing a second mete
normal working
hours.
C)
Connection fee for resetting $15.00
$30.00
meter or restarting service
d)Carding
fee for shutting off $15.00
$30.00
in collection procedure
Check leaky meters No Charge
No Charge
f)
Frozen meters $15.00 + cost
$30.00 + cost
of meter repair
of meter repair
g)
Shut-off service at curb & No Charge
$30.00 + hourly
check for exterior leaks
rate for time
over 2 hours
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h) Broken hydrant
i) Location of water main for
other utilities
j) Location of water main for
private enterprise
Repair Cost $30.00 + repair
cost
No Charge No Charge
No Charge
k) Meter accuracy check at $30.00
consumer's request
1) Fire hydr t fee for inspection $50.00
and operat n of fire hydrants
which are p ivately owned or
owned by oth governmental
agencies.
If service is re to
after -hour fee shall e
hour fee. In additio
hours, an additional
expense and actual empl
service division's norm
daily.
$30.00 + hourly
rate for time
over 2 hours
Not done after
normal working
hours
Not done after
normal working
hours
outside normal working hours, a $30.00
charged in addition to the normal working
when service time after hours exceed two
harge will be/added to cover equipment
'Mee wages, including overtime. The water
II*orking hodrs are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY: If any of the
reason declared illegal or void, then
which are severable from said unlawful
force and effect, the same as if the/
provisions. /
sions of this Ordinance are for any
awfulprovisions of this Ordinance
mions, shall be and remain in full
ice contained no illegal or void
SECTION 4. REPEALER. All ordinas or parts of ord
provisions of this Ordinance are IncheFeby repealed. \heSECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE: Th)4rdinance shall b
and after its final passage and publication as by law.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
inances in conflict with the
se are:
n full force and effect from
A, ro d s o Form '
3/r�/��
Lega Department
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32.1, ENTITLED "TAXATION AND REVENUES" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 32.1-55 AND
32.1-73 THEREIN TO, RESPECTIVELY, REVISE WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES, INCREASE
FEE FOR TEMPORARY WATER USE DURING CONSTRUCTION, AND ESTABLISH A DELINQUENCY
DEPOSIT, COMBINED, FOR CITY WATER AND/OR SEWER AND/OR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ACCOUNTS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 32.1, "Taxation and Revenues" of the Code of Ordinance of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by repealing
Section 32.1-55, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section to be codified the
same to read as follows:
Sec. 32.1-55. Fee or Charges Authorized in Chapter 15.
Municipal Code
Section
Authorizing Fee
Charge, Fine or Description of Fee,
Penalty: Charge, Fine, or Penalty: Charge:
Sec. 15-31 Fee for annual solid waste One dollar ($1.00) per
collection permit collection vehicle per
year
Sec. 15-65(a)
Residential solid waste
1988
collection fee
$5.25
Rates effective for bills on
$5.25
or after:
per dwelling unit, per month
per two rooming units, per month
Sec. 15-65(b)
Landfill use fee
Rates Effective:
City fee
State fee
Total fee
Minimum
Sec. 15-66(a)
Deposit fee for combined city
water and/or sewer and/or
solid waste collection accounts.
Sec. 15-66(b) Delinquency deposit for com-
bined water and/or sewer and/or
waste collection accounts.
Sept. 1
Sept. 1
1988
1989
$5.25
$5.50
$5.25
$5.50
July 1 July 1
1988 1989
$7.75 $8.00
$1.50 $2.00
$9.25 $10.00
$1.25 $1.35
Residential account:
$50.00 per combined resi.
dential service for city
water and/or sewer and/or
solid waste collection
service.
In an amount equal to the
average two-month billing
for the delinquent account.
Ordinance No. _
Page 2
SECTION 2. That Chapter 32.1, "Taxation and Revenues" of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by repealing
Section 32.1-73, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section to be codified the
same to read as follows:
Sec. 32.1-73. Fees and Charges Authorized in Chapter 33.
Municipal Code
Section
Authorizing Fee
Charge, Fine or Description of Fee, Eff. Eff. Eff.
Penalty: Charge, Fine, or Penalty 9/1/86 9 1 87 9/1/88
(a)
Sec. 33-45
(b)
Sec. 33-46(h)
(c)
Sec. 33-48(a)
Sewer Service Charges:
Minimum monthly charge (includes
the first 200 cu. ft, of water
used) $3.00 $4.75 $5.75
Monthly charge for each addi-
tional 100 cu. ft. of water
used. $.66 $1.04 $1.26
Eff. Eff.
Monthly surcharge 86 88
BOD (per pound) $.06 $.10
SS (per pound) $.06 5.06
The user charge will be effective with the billing sent after
the effective dates listed in the preceding chart.
Fee for delinquent sewer service Three dollars ($3.00) for
account each water service account
not paid within 30 days of
billing date. Fee is
waived for first occurrence
in each calendar year.
Deposit fee for combined city
water and/or sewer and/or solid
waste collection accounts.
Sec. 33-48(b) Delinquency deposit fee for com-
bined city water and/or sewer
and/or solide waste collection
accounts.
Residential account -
$50.00 per combined resi-
dential service for
city water and/or sewer
and/or solid waste collec-
tion service.
Commercial account - an
amount equal to the two-
month billing for commer-
cial service for city water
and/or sewer service.
In an amount equal to the
average two-month billing
for the delinquent account.
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(d)
Sec. 33-149(a) Meter deposit.
a) Deposit fee for new meter $60.00
and outside meter reader.
b) Refund for each new meter, $75.00
outside meter reader, and
wiring correctly installed.
Sec. 33-149(b) Second meter fee $65.00
(non-refundable)
Sec. 33-163 Water Service Charges:
Monthly user charges for METER
water service for the first SIZE Eff. Eff. Eff.
two hundred (200) feet or Inches 9/1/86 9 1 88 9/1/88
less of water used, based
on meter size. 5/8 f 3.25 $ 3.60 $ 3.80
3/4 3.75 4.15 4.35
1 4.40 4.85 5.10
1-1/2 8.75 9.65 10.15
2 11.75 12.95 13.60
3 21.75 23.95 25.15
4 37.95 41.75 43.85
6 76.40 84.00 88.20
The minimum user charges for larger meters will be based on
comparative costs to a 6" meter. The minimum user charge for
a customer who furnishes the meter at their own costs will be
based on the minimum for a 5/8" meter, regardless of the size.
There will be no minimum monthly charge for the second water
meter from November to March for those months during which no
water is used.
Monthly user charges for MONTHLY
water in excess of 200 USAGE Eff. Eff. Eff.
cubic feet per month. Cu t 9/1/86 9/1/88 9 88
Next 2,800 f .75 $ .83 f .87
Next 17,000 .45 .50 .53
Over 20,000 .40 .44 .46
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Sec. 33-164 Fee for temporary water use during
construction for the first 60 days
from the date of the service tap for
a new service or for a maximum of
60 days for reconstruction:
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(g)
Sec. 33-165
(h)
Sec. 33-167
Sec. 33-169(a)
Sec. 33-169(b)
Single and two (2) family residences Ten dollars ($10.00)
per month.
Multi -family residences Ten dollars ($10.00)
per month.
Commercial structures Twenty dollars
($20.00) per month.
Fee for temporary water use after
60 days for any structure shall be
$100.00 per month until the meter
is installed.
Fee for direct purchase of water One dollar ($1.00)
per two hundred gallons or fraction
thereof.
Fee for delinquent water service Three dollars ($3.00)
account. for each water service
account not paid with-
in 30 days of billing
date. Fee is waived
for first occurrence
in each calendar year.
Deposit fee for combined city water Residential account -
and/or sewer and/or solid waste $50.00 per combined
collection accounts. residential service
for city water and/or
sewer and/or solid
waste collection
service.
Commercial account -
an amount equal to the
two-month billing for
commercial service for
city water and/or
sewer service.
Delinquency deposit fee for combined In an amount equal to
water and/or sewer and/or solid the average two-month
waste collection accounts. billing for the delin-
quent account.
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(k)
Sec. 33-169(c) Fees and charges for various consumer
services
Tap Fees:
Size Ta2 CgrDS Curbs Boxes
1" $18.30 $18.35 $ 35.70 $29.15
11" $24.05 $34.90 $ 58.10 $40.75
IV $29.40 $48.25 S 77.40 $40.75
2" $33.10 $78.15 $115.50 $40.75
11", 11" and 2" will require saddles which are to be charged
at the City's cost plus a stocking fee.
Installation and connection fees:
Size Cost
6" $15.00 per linear foot
8"$18.80 per linear foot
10" $24.00 per linear foot
12" $29.70 per linear foot
16" $39.40 per linear foot
(1)
Sec. 33-169(c) Service Fees
Service
a) Reconnection of discontinued
service
b) Removal fee for disconnecting
and removing a second meter
c) Connection fee for resetting
meter or restarting service
d) Carding fee for shutting off
in collection procedure
e) Check leaky meters
f) Frozen meters
g) Shut-off service at curb &
check for exterior leaks
Fee
During Normal
Working Hours
$15.00
$25.00
$15.00
$15.00
Fee
After Normal
Working Hours
$30.00
Not done after
normal working
hours.
$30.00
$30.00
No Charge No Charge
$15.00 + cost $30.00 + cost
of meter repair of meter repair
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No Charge $30.00 + hourly
rate for time
over 2 hours
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h) Broken hydrant Repair Cost $30.00 + repair
cost
i) Location of water main for No Charge No Charge
other utilities
j) Location of water main for No Charge $30.00 + hourly
private enterprise rate for time
over 2 hours
k) Meter accuracy check at $30.00 Not done after
consumer's request normal working
hours
1) Fire hydrant fee for inspection $50.00 Not done after
and operation of fire hydrants normal working
which are privately owned or hours
owned by other governmental
agencies.
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If service is requested outside normal working hours, a $30.00
after -hour fee shall be charged in addition to the normal working
hour fee. In addition, when service time after hours exceed two
hours, an additional charge will be added to cover equipment
expense and actual employee wages, including overtime. The water
service division's normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
daily.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY: If any of the provisions of this Ordinance are for any
reason declared illegal or void, then the lawful provisions of this Ordinance
which are severable from said unlawful provisions, shall be and remain in full
I force and effect, the same as if the Ordinance contained no illegal or void
provisions.
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SECTION 4. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. These are:
(1) Ordinance No. 87-3342, §1 (part), 9/8/87.
(2) Ordinance No. 88-3371, §2, 4/5/88.
(3) Ordinance No. 88-3380, §1, 5/17/88.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its final passage and publication as by law. provided.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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s o Form
partment
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, (1) BY REPEALING SECTIONS 33-
48, 33-149, 33-163, 33-164, 33-165, AND 33-
169 THEREOF, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF
NEW S CTIONS TO BE CODIFIED THE SAME,
PROVIDI G FOR (A) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
DELINQUE CY DEPOSIT FOR COMBINED WATER
AND/OR SEWER AND/OR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ACCOUNTS, (B) REVISIONS IN PROCEDURES FOR
THE INSTALS TAND (C) REVISIONS TOION OF PRIMARY DFEES CFOR
OND
WATER METERS,
SECOND WATER ETERS, FOR WATER USE DURING
CONSTRUCTION, AND FOR DIRECT WATER
PURCHASE; (2) B ENACTING TWO NEW SECTIONS
TO BE CODIFIED A�SECTIONS 33-156 AND 33-
167, PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THD
PROCEDURES FOR REM TIAL OF WATER METERS,
SETTING FORTH T\OTH
S AND BIL NG
PROCEDURE UPON CHANTENANT ACCOU IN
A SEPARATE CODE N; AND ( BY
DELETING SUBSECTIO) AND (e FROM
SECTION 33-154 DUEHE INCL ION OF
THOSE PROVISIONS INSECTIOP .
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CIT CO NCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. That Chapter 3�o the Code of
Ordinances of the City of c'. City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby mended by
f repealing Section 33-48 the of, and
enacting in lieu ther 6f a new se tion to
be codified the same71a read as fo ows:
Sec. 33-46. Deposit upon establi nt
OF account; depos i upon delinquent hof
account.
(a) Upon initi5l establishment of a
residentiall water service account, a
residential sewer service account,
and a J residential solid waste
collection account, or any of these,
with the city, or upon re-
establishment of such accounts with
the city, the person establishing the
acunt shall be required to execute
a service agreement and make a
mbined account deposit before
commencement of city's service. The
amount of the deposit shall be as
provided in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73.
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Upon initial establishment of a
commercial water service account, or
a commercial sewer service account,
or either of these, with the city,
the person establishing the account
shall be required to execute a
service agreement and make a combined
account deposit before commencement
of the City's service. The amount of
the deposit shall be as provided in
the schedule of fees, Section 32.1-
73.
Deposit shall be held either until'
three years after establishment�of
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the account, or until servic� is
terminated and the account c osed,
whichever occurs first. that
time, the amount of the depo it shall
be credited to the ustomer's
account.
(b) A delinquency deposit ma be charged
upon repeated delinq ency of any
water service account sewer service
account, and or re idential solid
waste collection a count. Upon the
occurrence of a delinquent water
service accoun' sewer service
account and/or/ esidential solid
waste collectio ac ount resulting in
a second delinquency charge in a
calendar year/ the c6 sumer shall be
required to,fnake a c mbined account
deposit which is equal'o the average
two-month billing for their account.
The average two-month billing shall
be based upon the actual billings
during the prior twelve -mon period.
If tithe consumer alread has a
combined deposit being hel that
depos77't amount shall be increa ed to
the 9hoper amount for a delinq ency
depopit.
Delinquency deposits shall be held
eit'er one year after the\
establishment date or one year after
they last occurrence of a charge for
a delinquent account, whichever
occurs last. The deposit shall be
released when service is terminated
and the account is closed. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account.
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SECTION II. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-149, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sect. 33-149. Required metering of
water use.
(a) Requirements for Installation of
Water Meters. All water furnished to
the consumers shall be metered unless
provided otherwise by ordinance. A1�
meters and remote meter readers Vshabe furnished by the departmenf
public works, but owner must pre
uitable location and piping sm
for same. The owner shap be
resp nsible for procurin the
insta lation of each meter f rnished
by the city on all new cor4truction
or remo el work, which 1 stallation
shall b performed by a licensed
plumber nder a plu ing permit
issued pui`�uant to Ch} ter 8 of the
Code of Or finances gf the City of
Iowa City, Iowa/ On new
construction, the ter(s) shall be
installed at\d1nances
Sime time as, or no
later than tstallation of, the
plumbing fixs. The meter(s)
shall be ined in a location
which provide same access and
working space as required for
water heatersp vided in Chapter
8 of the Cgd0 dinances of the
City of Iowa , Io a. The supply
or "in"�idf th piping and
valving shallarked ith a tag at
the meteslocn. Th owner shall
provide and ill cond it (} inch
minimum size) wire fo a remote
meter readerFor multi le meter
settiqgs, theer shall 1 bel the
individual wires to correspon to the
proper meter inside. The met r and
wirej installation must comply with
City specifications.
Upon completion of the
installation of the meter(s) and
related piping, the owner, or the
owner's plumbing contractor or
authorized agent, shall arrange, by
appointment, for a field test and
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verification that each meter and
meter reader is operating properly.
The public works department (water
division) will meet with the owner,
or the owner's plumbing contractor or
authorized agent to verify that the
installation is correct and to
install the account number.
Piping systems shall be so
constructed and the meters so placed
that all water to be used in or about
the premises shall pass through the
water meter(s). The owner shall be
responsible for compliance with this
provision and shall be liable for
payment of water used in violati n
hereof.
A meter de\tthe
in the amoun set
forth in thedule of fees,
Section 32.1 -ll be requ' ed for
each meter ed by t e City.
Upon properpletion of the
installation e mete , a refund
will be givep rson makingthe deposit.
(b) Requirements ns llation of a
Second Meter. A seg d meter is any
meter which measure water use which
does not discharge'nto the City's
sanitary sewer st m or require
treatment at th se ge treatment
plant, such irr gation, air
conditioning/Ilk imming ools or the
like.
A propertner with n existing
water servicccount ma apply to
the publics departme t (water
division) f r a second meter. If the
finance d partment determin s that
such pr perty is eligibl for
installa ion of a second mete the
meter ill be provided to the
prope?able
owner, or the own is
plumbcontractor or authori ed
agentupon payment of a n -
refur) second meter fee, as s
forty in the schedule of fees,
section 32.1-73.
A second meter, like the primary
meter, must be valved on both the
inlet and outlet sides. The second
meter shall be installed with a
backflow preventer valve on the
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outlet if the plumbing does not
already include these valves on all
hose bibs connected to the meter. A
second meter must be installed in
compliance with all other
requirements set forth in (a) above.
A second meter shall not be
removed temporarily from service
during winter months. To properly
remove a second meter, the plumbing
must be physically restored so that
no jumper may be installed.
SECTION III. That Chapter 33 of the Cod
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa Ci ,
Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amend by
repealing Section 33-163, thereo and
enacting in lieu thereof a new sq tion to
be codified the same to read as ollows:
Sec. 33-163. Rate .
(a) All users of city water ervice shall
be charged:
(1) A minimum on read/
charge for
the first hundred (200)
cubic feet, r less, of water
usage, based n meter size, and
(2) A monthlysch rge on all water
used in exces of two hundred
(2 00)
cu pic fe t per month, and
(3) There will a no minimum
mont:1 bill fo a second water
meter from No ember through
March of each y ar for those
months during whi h no water is
Said charges shall a for the
quantities of water used no shall be
in th4 amount set for in the
n
sched le of fees, Sectio1-73.
(b) The rates and chargesherein
esta lished and set forth in the
sch dule of fees shall applym y to
pro erties located withi the
co porate limits of the City o Iowa
CTCi y. Where another muni ipal
-rporation has entered int a
Ec ntract with the City of Iowa C ty,
t rates provided for in sch
contract shall prevail. For a 1
areas outside the corporate limits o
the City of Iowa City for which there
is no prevailing contract, the rate
shall be established as fifty (50)
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percent above those provided in the
schedule of fees.
(c) The water rates and charges herein
established will be effective with
the billings sent after the effective
dates listed in the schedule of fees.
SECTION IV. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-164, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 33-164. Temporary use during
construction.
(a) When temporary water service is
requested for a structure under
construction, the owner or contract
shall pay a temporary fee based on
the type of structure nder
construction and t e length time
temporary water ser ice is ilized,
as set forth in the chedu of fees,
Section 32.1-73.
(b) If such rates are in d uate for the
amount of water to a used, the
department of publ c works may
establish higher/ ates for a
particular premiss.
(c) The water used u der is provision
may not be used/to sett a ditches or
irrigate lawns" or gard s; and the
department of public works may
discontinue service to a owner or
contractor who has faile to water
supplied 9"r used contrar to the
provision of this section.
SECTION V. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa Cit Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amen ed by
repealing S ction 33-165, thereof and
enacting in ieu thereof a new secti n to
be codified the same to read as follo
Sec. 33-7165. Direct purchase rates
Waterhn be purchased at the wa r
pumping P nt or at any other location th t
may be d signated by the department o
public w rks for that purpose. Water
purchased in tanks furnished by the
purchaser will be charged at the rate
provided therefore in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73. The department of public
works will not be responsible for the
purity of water after it leaves the supply
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line when it is delivered to the
purchaser's container.
SECTION VI. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-169, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 33-169. Deposit upon establishment
of account; Deposit upon delinquency of
account; Fees and charges for consumer
services.
(a) Upon initial establishment of
residential water service accoun , a
residential sewer service ac unt,
and a residential solid waste
collection account, or any oo these,
with the ci or pon re-
establishment o such ac ounts with
the city, the per on est lishing the
account shall be requi d to execute
a service agre men and make a
combined accoun eposit before
commencement of c men/
's service. The
amount of the de sit shall be as
provided in the chedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73.
Upon initial a tablishment of a
commercial wat r se vice account, or
a commercial ewer ervice account,
or either of these, with the city,
the person establish ng the account
f shall be required to execute a
service agrgement and ake a combined
account deposit befor commencement
1, of the City's service. The amount of
the deposjit shall be as provided in
the scleiars
ule of fees, S ction 32.1-
73.
Depotshall be held a ther until
three after establi hment of
the acbount, or until se vice is
terminated and the account closed,
which ver occurs first. t that
time, the amount of the deposi shall
be redited to the cust er's
(b) A del/inquency deposit may be cha ged
upon repeated delinquency of ny
water service account, sewer service
account, and/or residential solid
waste collection account. Upon the
occurrence of a delinquent water
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service account, sewer service
account and/or residential solid
waste collection account resulting in
a second delinquency charge in a
calendar year, the consumer shall be
required to make a combined account
deposit which is equal to the average
two-month billing for their account.
The average two-month billing shall
be based upon the actual billings
during the prior twelve-month period.
If the consumer already has a
combined deposit being held, that
deposit amount shall be increased to
the proper amount for a delinquency
deposit.
Delinquency deposits shall b/ef
either one year after
establishment to or one year
the last occurr nce of a chaff
a delinquent account, Ifichever
occurs last. The deposit shall be
released when service is terminated
and the account rs closed. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited td the customer's
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(c) Fees and charges fdr various consumer
services, in di water main taps,
water main i stallation and
connection fee a d routine water
service procedure are hereby
established. Such ees and charges
shall be as set forth in the schedule
of fees, Section 32.1 73.
SECTION VII. That%Chapter 3 of the Code
of Ordinances of/the City f Iowa City,
Iowa, be, and the same is here y amended by
enacting a new section, Sec ti 33-156, to
read as follows;
Sec. 33-156.' Removal of met rs.
(a) Whenever a water meter is cated in
premises that are to be r odeled,
removed, or destroyed, or w @re the
service is to be discontinued, the
owner f such premises shall give
notice in* writing to the department
of pub is works requesting removal.of
such meters and granting access
thereto to city personnel for that
purpose. The owner, or the owner's
authorized agent, shall be
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responsible for the meter until such
written notice is given and the meter
is recovered. If the meter is
damaged, buried, or lost, the owner
shall be required to pay for the same
at cost less depreciation, and such
amount shall be charged to the
owner's water service account for
that property, or any other active
water service account in the owner's
name.
(b) Prior to removal of a second meter,
the plumbing shall be inspected by
the public works department (water
division) to verify that said
plumbing has been physically altered
so as to thereafter direct all water
through the prim y meter.
SECTION VIII. That Ch pter 33 of the C e
of Ordinances of the ity of Iowa C'ty,
Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amen d by
enacting a new section Section 33- 67, to
read as follows:
Sec. 33-167. Fees aid billing rocedure
upon change in tenant ccount.
When a tenant noti ies t city that
he/she is moving and no ane h s authorized
service to start for a n w t$fiart, the city
shall automatically pla a �Se account into
the name of the owner/ arager. Billings
generated during the f st fifteen (15)
days, after which a renta property account
has been put into the wner's/manager's
name, shall include /cha gas for actual
water usage only; no min mum charges or
refuse charges will/be inc uded. In such
instances, the meter(s) need not be
removed, and no reading ee shall be
charged on the automatic turn to the
owner's/manager's name. When an
owner/manager receives a bi 1 for water
usage, for the interim period between
tenants, he/she may determine t at the bill
should be paidby the tenant and` inform the
tenant of his�her responsibilitylto pay the
bill. Upon written notification from the
owner/agent,4'the city will transfer the
billed amount'to the tenant's account.
SECTION IX. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing subsections (d) and (e) of
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Section 33-154, and by renaming said
Section as "Protection of Meters."
SECTION X. REPEALER: All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed. These are:
SECTION XI. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any
of the provisions of this Ordinance are f
any reason declared illegal or void, en
the lawful provision of this Ord in ce,
which are severable from said u awful
provisions, shall be nd remain n full
force and effect, th same a if the
Ordinance contained no illeg or void
provisions.
SECTION XII. EFFECTI E DATE: This
Ordinance shall be in full f6rce and effect
from and after its fi passage and
publication as by law pr vi ed.
Passed and approved his
AA ovedEal. o Form
\ Legal Department
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, (1) BY REPEALING SECTIONS 33-
149, 33-163, 33-164, 33-165, AND 33-169
THEREOF, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF NEW
SECTIONS TO BE CODIFIED THE SAME, PROVIDING
FOR (A) REVISIONS IN PROCEDURES FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF PRIMARY AND SECOND WATER
METERS, AND (B) REVISIONS TO FEES FOR
SECOND WATER METERS, FOR WATER USE DURING
CONSTRUCTION, AND FOR DIRECT WATER
PURCHASE; (2) BY ENACTING THREE NEW
SECTIONS TO BE CODIFIED AS SECTIONS 33-48,
33-156 AND 33-167, PROVIDING FOR (A) THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A DELINQUENCY DEPOSIT FOR
COMBINED WATER AND/OR SEWER AND/OR SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION ACCOUNTS, (B) CHANGES IN
THE PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL OF WATER METERS,
AND (C) SETTING FORTH THE FEES AND BILLING
PROCEDURE UPON CHANGE IN TENANT ACCOUNT IN
A SEPARATE CODE SECTION; AND (3) BY
DELETING SUBSECTIONS (d) AND (e) FROM
SECTION 33-154 DUE TO THE INCLUSION OF
THOSE PROVISIONS IN OTHER SECTIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-149, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sect. 33-149. Required metering of
water use.
(a) Requirements for Installation of
Water Meters. All water furnished to
the consumers shall be metered unless
provided otherwise by ordinance. All
meters and remote meter readers shall
be furnished by the department of
public works, but owner must provide
a suitable location and piping system
for same. The owner shall be
responsible for procuring the
installation of each meter furnished
by the city on all new construction
or remodel work, which installation
shall be performed by a licensed
plumber under a plumbing permit
issued pursuant to Chapter 8 of the
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Code of Ordinances of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa. On new
construction, the meter(s) shall be
installed at the same time as, or no
later than the installation of, the
plumbing fixtures. The meter(s)
shall be installed in a location
which provides the same access and
working space which as required for
water heaters, as provided in Chapter
8 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa. The supply
or "in" side of the piping and
valving shall be marked with a tag at
the meter location. The owner shall
provide and install conduit (} inch
minimum size) and wire for a remote
meter reader. For multiple meter
settings, the owner shall label the
individual wires to correspond to the
proper meter inside. The meter and
wire installation must comply with
City specifications.
Upon completion of the
installation of the meter(s) and
related piping, the owner, or the
owner's plumbing contractor or
authorized agent, shall arrange, by
appointment, for a field test and
verification that each meter and
meter reader is operating properly.
The public works department (water
division) will meet with the owner,
or the owner's plumbing contractor or
authorized agent to verify that the
installation is correct and to
install the account number.
Piping systems shall be so
constructed and the meters so placed
that all water to be used in or about
the premises shall pass through the
water meter(s). The owner shall be
responsible for compliance with this
provision and shall be liable for
payment of water used in violation
hereof.
A meter deposit, in the amount set
forth in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73, will be required for
each meter provided by the City.
Upon proper completion of the
installation of the meter, a refund
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will be given to the person making
the deposit.
(b) Requirements for Installation of a
Second Meter. A second meter is any
meter which measures water use which
does not discharge into the City's
sanitary sewer system or require
treatment at the sewage treatment
plant, such as irrigation, air
conditioning, swimming pools or the
like.
A property owner with an existing
water service account may apply to
the public works department (water
division) for a second meter. If the
finance department determines that
such property is eligible for
installation of a second meter, the
meter will be provided to the
property owner, or the owner's
plumbing contractor or authorized
agent, upon payment of a non-
refundable second meter fee, as set
forth in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73, and upon payment of
the meter deposit as provided in (a)
above.
A second meter, like the primary
meter, must be valved on both the
inlet and outlet sides. The second
meter shall be installed with a
backflow preventer valve on the
1 outlet if the plumbing does not
already include these valves on all
hose bibs connected to the meter. A
( second meter must be installed in
compliance with all other
requirements set forth in (a) above.
A second meter shall not be
i removed temporarily from service
during winter months. To properly
remove a second 'meter, the plumbing
must be physically restored so that
no jumper may be installed.
SECTION II. That Chapter 33 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-163, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 33-163. Rates.
(a) All users of city water service shall
be charged:
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(1) A minimum monthly charge for
the first two hundred (200)
cubic feet, or less, of water
usage, based on meter size, and
(2) A monthly charge on all water
used in excess of two hundred
(200) cubic feet per month, and
(3) There will be no minimum
monthly bill for a second water
meter from November through
March of each year for those
months during which no water is
used.
Said charges shall be for the
quantities of water used and shall be
in the amount set forth in the
schedule of fees, Section 32.1-73.
(b) The rates and charges herein
established and set forth in the
schedule of fees shall apply only to
properties located within the
corporate limits of the City of Iowa
City. Where another municipal
corporation has entered into a
contract with the City of Iowa City,
the rates provided for in such
contract shall prevail. For all
areas outside the corporate limits of
the City of Iowa City for which there
is no prevailing contract, the rate
shall be established as fifty (50)
percent above those provided in the
schedule of fees.
(c) The water rates and charges herein
established will be effective with
the billings sent after the effective
dates listed in the schedule of fees.
SECTION III. That Chapter 33 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-164, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 33-164. Temporary use during
construction.
(a) When temporary water service is
requested for a structure under
construction, the owner or contractor
shall pay a temporary fee based upon
the type of structure under
construction and the length of time
temporary water service is utilized,
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as set forth in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73.
(b) If such rates are inadequate for the
amount of water to be used, the
department of public works may
establish higher rates for a
particular premises.
(c) The water used under this provision
may not be used to settle ditches or
irrigate lawns or gardens; and the
department of public works may
discontinue service to any owner or
contractor who has failed to pay for
water supplied or used contrary to
the provisions of this section.
SECTION IV. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-165, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 33-165. Direct purchase rates.
Water can be purchased at the water
pumping plant or at any other location that
may be designated by the department of
public works for that purpose. Water
purchased in tanks furnished by the
purchaser will be charged at the rate
provided therefore in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73. The department of public
works will not be responsible for the
purity of water after it leaves the supply
line when it is delivered to the
purchaser's container.
SECTION V. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-169, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 33-169. Deposit upon establishment
of account; Deposit upon delinquency of
account; Fees and charges for consumer
services.
(a) Upon initial establishment of a
residential water service account, a
residential sewer service account,
and a residential solid waste
collection account, or any of these,
with the city, or upon re-
establishment of such accounts with
the city, the person establishing the
account shall be required to execute
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a service agreement and make a
combined account deposit before
commencement of city's service. The
amount of the deposit shall be as
provided in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73.
Upon initial establishment of a
commercial water service account, or
a commercial sewer service account,
or either of these, with the city,
the person establishing the account
shall be required to execute a
service agreement and make a combined
account deposit before commencement
of the City's service. The amount of
the deposit shall be as provided in
the schedule of fees, Section 32.1-
73.
Deposit shall be held either until
three years after establishment of
the account, or until service is
terminated and the account closed,
whichever occurs first. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account.
(b) A delinquency deposit may be charged
upon repeated delinquency of any
water service account, sewer service
account, and/or residential solid
waste collection account. Upon the
occurrence of a delinquent water
service account, sewer service
account and/or residential solid
waste collection account resulting in
a second delinquency charge in a
calendar year, the consumer shall be
required to make a combined account
deposit which is equal to the average
two-month billing for their account.
The average two-month billing shall
be basedupon the actual billings
during the prior twelve-month period.
If the consumer already has a
combined deposit being held, that
deposit amount shall be increased to
the proper amount for a delinquency
deposit.
Delinquency deposits shall be held
either one year after the
establishment date or one year after
the last occurrence of a charge for
a delinquent account, whichever
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occurs last. The deposit shall be
released when service is terminated
and the account is closed. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account, or refunded if the account
is then paid up.
(c) Fees and charges for various consumer
services, including water main taps,
water main installation and
connection fees, and routine water
service procedures are hereby
established. Such fees and charges
shall be as set forth in the schedule
of fees, Section 32.1-73.
SECTION VI. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
enacting a new section to be codified as
Section 33-48 to read as follows:
Sec. 33-48. Deposit upon establishment
of account; deposit upon delinquency of
account.
(a) Upon initial establishment of a
residential water service account, a
residential sewer service account,
and a residential solid waste
collection account, or any of these,
with the city, or upon re-
establishment of such accounts with
the city, the person establishing the
account shall be required to execute
a service agreement and make a
combined account deposit before
commencement of city's service. The
amount of the deposit shall be as
provided in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73.
Upon initial establishment of a
commercial water service account, or
a commercial sewer service account,
or either of these, with the city,
the person establishing the account
shall be required to execute a
service agreement and make a combined
account deposit before commencement
of the City's service. The amount of
the deposit shall be as provided in
the schedule of fees, Section 32.1-
73.
Deposit shall be held either until
three years after establishment of
the account, or until service is
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terminated and the account closed,
whichever occurs first. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account.
(b) A delinquency deposit may be charged
upon repeated delinquency of any
water service account, sewer service
account, and/or residential solid
waste collection account. Upon the
occurrence of a delinquent water
service account, sewer service
account and/or residential solid
waste collection account resulting in
a second delinquency charge in a
calendar year, the consumer shall be
required to make a combined account
deposit which is equal to the average
two-month billing for their account.
The average two-month billing shall
be based upon the actual billings
during the prior twelve-month period.
If the consumer already has a
combined deposit being held, that
deposit amount shall be increased to
the proper amount for a delinquency
deposit.
Delinquency deposits shall be held
either one year after the
establishment date or one year after
the last occurrence of a charge for
a delinquent account, whichever
occurs last. The deposit shall be
released when service is terminated
and the account is closed. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account.
SECTION VII. That Chapter 33 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by
enacting a new section, Section 33-156, to
read as follows:
Sec. 33-156. Removal of meters.
(a) Whenever a water meter is located in
premises that are to be remodeled,
removed, or destroyed, or where the
service is to be discontinued, the
owner of such premises shall give
notice in writing to the department
of public works requesting removal of
such meters and granting access
thereto to city personnel for that
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purpose. The owner, or the owner's
authorized agent, shall be
responsible for the meter until such
written notice is given and the meter
is recovered. If the meter is
damaged, buried, or lost, the owner
shall be required to pay for the same
at cost less depreciation, and such
amount shall be charged to the
owner's water service account for
that property, or any other active
water service account in the owner's
name.
(b) Prior to removal of a second meter,
the plumbing shall be inspected by
the public works department (water
division) to verify that said
plumbing has been physically altered
so as to thereafter direct all water
through the primary meter.
SECTION VIII. That Chapter 33 of the Code
of ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by
enacting a new section, Section 33-167, to
read as follows:
Sec. 33-167. Fees and billing procedure
upon change in tenant account.
When a tenant notifies the city that
he/she is moving and no one has authorized
service to start for a new tenant, the city
shall automatically place the account into
the name of the owner/manager. Billings
generated during the first fifteen (15)
days, after which a rental property account
has been put into the owner's/manager's
name, shall include charges for actual
water usage only; no minimum charges or
refuse charges will be included. In such
instances, the meter(s) need not be
removed, and no reading fee shall be
charged on the automatic return to the
owner's/manager's name. When an
owner/manager receives a bill for water
usage, for the interim period between
tenants, he/she may determine that the bill
should be paid by the tenant and inform the
tenant of his/her responsibility to pay the
bill. Upon written notification from the
owner/agent, the city will transfer the
billed amount to the tenant's account.
SECTION IX. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
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repealing subsections (d) and (e) of
Section 33-154, and by renaming said
Section as "Protection of Meters."
SECTION X. REPEALER: All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed. These are: (1) Ordinance No.
83-3142, §2D, B-30-83; (2) Ordinance No.
87-3341, §§2, 3, 4 & 6, 9-8-87.
SECTION XI. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any
of the provisions of this Ordinance are for
any reason declared illegal or void, then
the lawful provisions of this Ordinance,
which are severable from said unlawful
provisions, shall be and remain in full
force and effect, the same as if the
Ordinance contained no illegal or void
provisions.
SECTION XII. EFFECTIVE DATE: This
Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its final passage and
publication as by law provided.
Passed and approved this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Ap/r�ved as
sForm
legal Department
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 15-66
THEREOF, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW
CODE SECTION TO BE CODIFIED THE SAME,
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
DELINQUENCY DEPOSIT FOR COMBINED WATER
AND/OR SEWER AND/OR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ACCOUNTS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 15-66, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 15-66. Deposit upon establishment
of account; Deposit upon delinquency of
account.
(a) Upon initial establishment of a
residential water service account, a
residential sewer service account,
and a residential solid waste
collection account, or any of these,
with the city, or upon re-
establishment of such accounts with
the city, the person establishing the
account shall be required to execute
a service agreement and make a
combined account deposit before
commencement of the city's service.
The amount of the deposit shall be as
provided in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-55. The deposit shall
be held either until three (3) years
after establishment of the account or
until service is terminated and the
account closed, whichever occurs
first. At that time, the amount of
the deposit shall be credited to the
customer's account.
(b) A delinquency deposit may be charged
upon repeated delinquency of any
water service account, sewer service
account, and/or residential solid
waste collection account. Upon the
occurrence of a delinquent water
service account, sewer service
account and/or residential solid
waste collection account resulting in
a second delinquency charge in a
calendar year, the consumer shall be
required to make a combined account
deposit which is equal to the average
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two-month billing for their account.
The average two-month billing shall
be based upon the actual billings
during the prior twelve-month period.
If the consumer already has a
combined deposit being held, that
deposit amount shall be increased to
the proper amount for a delinquency
deposit.
Delinquency deposits shall be held
either one year after the
establishment date or one year after
the last occurrence of a charge for
a delinquent account, whichever
occurs last. The deposit shall be
released when service is terminated
and the account is closed. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account.
SECTION II. REPEALER: All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed. These are: Ordinance No. 87-
3336, §3, 9-8-87.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any
of the provisions of this Ordinance are for
any reason declared illegal or void, then
the lawful provisions of this Ordinance,
which are severable from said unlawful
provisions, shall be and remain in full
force and effect, the same as if the
Ordinance contained no illegal or void
provisions.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE: This
Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its final passage and
publication as by law provided.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
led a to Form
Legal Department
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32.1, ENTITLED "TAXATION AND REVENUES" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 32.1-55 AND
32.1-73 THEREIN TO, RESPECTIVELY, REVISE WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES, INCREASE
FEE FOR TEMPORARY WATER USE DURING CONSTRUCTION, AND ESTABLISH A DELINQUENCY
DEPOSIT, COMBINED, FOR CITY WATER AND/OR SEWER AND/OR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ACCOUNTS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 32.1, "Taxation and Revenues" of the Code of Ordinance of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by repealing
Section 32.1-55, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section to be codified the
same to read as follows:
Sec. 32.1-55. Fee or Charges Authorized in Chapter 15.
Municipal Code
Section
Authorizing Fee
Charge, Fine or Description of Fee,
Penalty: Charge, Fine, or Penalty: Charge:
Sec. 15-31 Fee for annual solid waste One dollar ($1.00) per
collection permit collection vehicle per
year
Sec. 15-65(a)
Residential solid waste
collection fee
Rates effective for bills on
or after:
per dwelling unit, per month
per two rooming units, per month
Sec. 15-65(b)
Landfill use fee
Rates Effective:
City fee
State fee
Total fee
Minimum
Sec. 15-66(a)
Deposit fee for combined city
water and/or sewer and/or
solid waste collection accounts.
Sec. 15-66(b) Delinquency deposit for com-
bined water and/or sewer and/or
waste collection accounts.
Sept. 1 Sept. 1
1988 1989
$5.25 $5.50
$5.25 $5.50
July 1 July 1
1988 1989
$7.75 $8.00
$1.50 $2.00
$9.25 $10.00
$1.25 $1.35
Residential account:
$50.00 per combined resi-
dential service for city
water and/or sewer and/or
solid waste collection
service.
In an amount equal to the
average two-month billing
for the delinquent account.
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SECTION 2. That Chapter 32.1, "Taxation and Revenues" of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by repealing
Section 32.1-73, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section to be codified the
same to read as follows:
Sec. 32.1-73. Fees and Charges Authorized in Chapter 33.
Municipal Code
Section
Authorizing Fee
Charge, Fine or Description of Fee, Eff. Eff. Eff.
Penalty: Charge, Fine, or Penalty 9/1/86 9 1 87 9/1/88
(a)
Sec. 33-45
(b)
Sec. 33-46(h)
(c)
Sec. 33-48(a)
Sewer Service Charges:
Minimum monthly charge (includes
the first 200 cu. ft. of water
used) $3.00 $4.75 $5.75
Monthly charge for each addi-
tional 100 cu. ft. of water
used. $.66 $1.04 $1.26
Eff. Eff.
Monthly surcharge 9/1/86 9/1/88
BOD (per pound) $.06 $.10
SS (per pound) S.06 $.06
The user charge will be effective with the billing sent after
the effective dates listed in the preceding chart.
Fee for delinquent sewer service Three dollars ($3.00) for
account each water service account
not paid within 30 days of
billing date. Fee is
waived for first occurrence
in each calendar year.
Deposit fee for combined city
water and/or sewer and/or solid
waste collection accounts.
Sec. 33-48(b) Delinquency deposit fee for com-
bined city water and/or sewer
and/or solide waste collection
accounts.
Residential account -
$50.00 per combined resi-
dential service for
city water and/or sewer
and/or solid waste collec-
tion service.
Commercial account - an
amount equal to the two-
month billing for commer-
cial service for city water
and/or sewer service.
In an amount equal to the
average two-month billing
for the delinquent account.
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(d)
Sec. 33-149(a) Meter deposit.
a) Deposit fee for new meter $60.00
and outside meter reader.
b) Refund for each new meter, $75.00
outside meter reader, and
wiring correctly installed.
Sec. 33-149(b) Second meter fee $65.00
(non-refundable)
(e)
Sec. 33-163 Water Service Charges:
Monthly user charges for METER
water service for the first SIZE Eff. Eff. Eff.
two hundred (200) feet or Inches 9/1/86 9 1 88 9/1/88
less of water used, based
on meter size. 5/8 S 3.25 S 3.60 $ 3.80
3/4 3.75 4.15 4.35
1 4.40 4.85 5.10
1-1/2 8.75 9.65 10.15
2 11.75 12.95 13.60
3 21.75 23.95 25.15
4 37.95 41.75 43.85
6 76.40 84.00 88.20
The minimum user charges for larger meters will be based on
comparative costs to a 6" meter. The minimum user charge for
a customer who furnishes the meter at their own costs will be
based on the minimum for a 5/8" meter, regardless of the size.
There will be no minimum monthly charge for the second water
meter from November to March for those months during which no
water is used.
Monthly user charges for MONTHLY
water in excess of 200 USAGE Eff. Eff. Eff.
cubic feet per month. Cu 86 9/1/88 88
Next 2,800 $ .75 $ .83 $ .87
Next 17,000 .45 .50 .53
Over 20,000 .40 .44 .46
f
Sec. 33-164 Fee for temporary water use during
construction for the first 60 days
from the date of the service tap for
a new service or for a maximum of
60 days for reconstruction:
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Single and two (2) family residences Ten dollars ($10.00)
per month.
Multi -family residences Ten dollars ($10.00)
per month.
Commercial structures Twenty dollars
($20.00) per month.
Fee for temporary water use after
60 days for any structure shall be
$100.00 per month until the meter
is installed.
(g)
Sec. 33-165 Fee for direct purchase of water
per two hundred gallons or fraction
I thereof.
(h)
Sec. 33-167
(i)
Sec. 33-169(a)
(J)
Sec. 33-169(b)
Fee for delinquent water service
account.
Deposit fee for combined city water
and/or sewer and/or solid waste
collection accounts.
One dollar ($1.00)
Three dollars ($3.00)
for each water service
account not paid with-
in 30 days of billing
date. Fee is waived
for first occurrence
in each calendar year.
Residential account -
$50.00 per combined
residential service
for city water and/or
sewer and/or solid
waste collection
service.
Commercial account -
an amount equal to the
two-month billing for
commercial service for
city water and/or
sewer service.
Delinquency deposit fee for combined In an amount equal to
water and/or sewer and/or solid the average two-month
waste collection accounts. billing for the delin-
quent account.
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Sec. 33-169(c)
Fees and charges for various consumer
services
Tap Fees:
Size _Ta2 Corns Curbs Boxes
1" $18.30 $18.35 $ 35.70 $29.15
11" $24.05 $34.90 $ 58.10 $40.75
1}" $29.40 $48.25 $ 77.40 $40.75
2" $33.10 $78.15 $115.50 $40.75
and 2" will require saddles which are to be charged
at the City's cost plus a stocking fee.
Installation and connection fees:
Size Cost
6" $15.00 per linear foot
8" $18.80 per linear foot
10" $24.00 per linear foot
12" $29.70 per linear foot
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16" $39.40 per linear foot
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(l)
Sec. 33-169(c)
Service Fees
Fee
Fee
During Normal
After Normal
Service Working Hours
Working Hours
a)
Reconnection of discontinued $15.00
$30.00
service
b)
Removal fee for disconnecting $25.00
Not done after
and removing a second meter
normal working
hours.
c)
Connection fee for resetting $15.00
$30.00
meter or restarting service
d)
Carding fee for shutting off $15.00
$30.00
in collection procedure
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e)
Check leaky meters No Charge
No Charge
f)
Frozen meters $15.00 + cast
$30.00 + cost
of meter repair
of meter repair
g)
Shut-off service at curb & No Charge
$30.00 + hourly
check for exterior leaks
rate for time
over 2 hours
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h)
Broken hydrant
Repair Cost
$30.00 + repair
cost
i)
Location of water main for
No Charge
No Charge
other utilities
j)
Location of water main for
No Charge
$30.00 + hourly
private enterprise
rate for time
over 2 hours
k)
Meter accuracy check at
$30.00
Not done after
consumer's request
normal working
hours
1) Fire hydrant fee for inspection $50.00 Not done after
and operation of fire hydrants normal working
which are privately owned or hours
owned by other governmental
agencies.
If service is requested outside normal working hours, a $30.00
after -hour fee shall be charged in addition to the normal working
hour fee. In addition, when service time after hours exceed two
hours, an additional charge will be added to cover equipment
expense and actual employee wages, including overtime. The water
service division's normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
daily.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY: If any of the provisions of this Ordinance are for any
reason declared illegal or void, then the lawful provisions of this Ordinance
which are severable from said unlawful provisions, shall be and remain in full
force and effect, the same as if the Ordinance contained no illegal or void
provisions.
SECTION 4. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. These are:
(1) Ordinance No. 87-3342, §1 (part), 9/8/87.
(2) Ordinance No. 88-3371, §2, 4/5/88.
(3) Ordinance No. 88-3380, §1, 5/17/88.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its final passage and publication as by law provided.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, (1) BY REPEALING SECTIONS 33-
149, 33-163, 33-164, 33-165, AND 33-169
THEREOF, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF NEW
SECTIONS TO BE CODIFIED THE SAME, PROVIDING
FOR (A) REVISIONS IN PROCEDURES FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF PRIMARY AND SECOND WATER
METERS, AND (B) REVISIONS TO FEES FOR
SECOND WATER METERS, FOR WATER USE DURING
CONSTRUCTION, AND FOR DIRECT WATER
PURCHASE; (2) BY ENACTING THREE NEW
SECTIONS TO BE CODIFIED AS SECTIONS 33-48,
33-156 AND 33-167, PROVIDING FOR (A) THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A DELINQUENCY DEPOSIT FOR
COMBINED WATER AND/OR SEWER AND/OR SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION ACCOUNTS, (B) CHANGES IN
THE PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL OF WATER METERS,
AND (C) SETTING FORTH THE FEES AND BILLING
PROCEDURE UPON CHANGE IN TENANT ACCOUNT IN
A SEPARATE CODE SECTION; AND (3) BY
DELETING SUBSECTIONS (d) AND (e) FROM
SECTION 33-154 DUE TO THE INCLUSION OF
THOSE PROVISIONS IN OTHER SECTIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-149, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sect. 33-149. Required metering of
water use.
(a) Requirements for Installation of
Water Meters. All water furnished to
the consumers shall be metered unless
provided otherwise by ordinance. All
meters and remote meter readers shall
be furnished by the department of
public works, but owner must provide
a suitable location and piping system
for same. The owner shall be
responsible for procuring the
installation of each meter furnished
by the city on all new construction
or remodel work, which installation
shall be performed by a licensed
plumber under a plumbing permit
issued pursuant to Chapter 8 of the
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Code of Ordinances of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa. On new
construction, the meter(s) shall be
installed at the same time as, or no
later than the installation of, the
plumbing fixtures. The meter(s)
shall be installed in a location
which provides the same access and
working space which as required for
water heaters, as provided in Chapter
8 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa. The supply
or "in" side of the piping and
valving shall be marked with a tag at
the meter location. The owner shall
provide and install conduit (i inch
minimum size) and wire for a remote
meter reader. For multiple meter
settings, the owner shall label the
individual wires to correspond to the
proper meter inside. The meter and
wire installation must comply with
City specifications.
Upon completion of the
installation of the meter(s) and
related piping, the owner, or the
owner's plumbing contractor or
authorized agent, shall arrange, by
appointment, for a field test and
verification that each meter and
meter reader is operating properly.
The public works department (water
division) will meet with the owner,
or the owner's plumbing contractor or
authorized agent to verify that the
installation is correct and to
install the account number.
Piping systems shall be so
constructed and the meters so placed
that all water to be used in or about
the premises shall pass through the
water meter(s). The owner shall be
responsible for compliance with this
provision and shall be liable for
payment of water used in violation
hereof.
A meter deposit, in the amount set
forth in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73, will be required for
each meter provided by the City.
Upon proper completion of the
installation of the meter, a refund
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will be given to the person making
the deposit.
(b) Requirements for Installation of a
Second Meter. A second meter is any
meter which measures water use which
does not discharge into the City's
sanitary sewer system or require
treatment at the sewage treatment
plant, such as irrigation, air
conditioning, swimming pools or the
like.
A property owner with an existing
water service account may apply to
the public works department (water
division) for a second meter. If the
finance department determines that
such property is eligible for
installation of a second meter, the
meter will be provided to the
property owner, or the owner's
plumbing contractor or authorized
agent, upon payment of a non-
refundable second meter fee, as set
forth in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73, and upon payment of
the meter deposit as provided in (a)
i above.
A second meter, like the primary
meter, must be valved on both the
inlet and outlet sides. The second
meter shall be installed with a
backflow preventer valve on the
outlet if the plumbing does not
already include these valves on all
hose bibs connected to the meter. A
second meter must be installed in
compliance with all other
requirements set forth in (a) above.
A second meter shall not be
removed temporarily from service
during winter months. To properly
remove a second meter, the plumbing
must be physically restored so that
no jumper may be installed.
SECTION II. That Chapter 33 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-163, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 33-163. Rates.
(a) All users of city water service shall
be charged:
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(1) A minimum monthly charge for
the first two hundred (200)
cubic feet, or less, of water
usage, based on meter size, and
(2) A monthly charge on all water
used in excess of two hundred
(200) cubic feet per month, and
(3) There will be no minimum
monthly bill for a second water
meter from November through
March of each year for those
months during which no water is
used.
Said charges shall be for the
quantities of water used and shall be
in the amount set forth in the
schedule of fees, Section 32.1-73.
(b) The rates and charges herein
established and set forth in the
schedule of fees shall apply only to
properties located within the
corporate limits of the City of Iowa
City. Where another municipal
corporation has entered into a
contract with the City of Iowa City,
the rates provided for in such
contract shall prevail. For all
areas outside the corporate limits of
the City of Iowa City for which there
is no prevailing contract, the rate
shall be established as fifty (50)
percent above those provided in the
schedule of fees.
(c) The water rates and charges herein
established will be effective with
the billings sent after the effective
dates listed in the schedule of fees.
SECTION III. That Chapter 33 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-164, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 33-164. Temporary use during
construction.
(a) When temporary water service is
requested for a structure under
construction, the owner or contractor
shall pay a temporary fee based upon
the type of structure under
construction and the length of time
temporary water service is utilized,
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as set forth in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73.
(b) If such rates are inadequate for the
amount of water to be used, the
department of public works may
establish higher rates for a
particular premises.
(c) The water used under this provision
may not be used to settle ditches or
irrigate lawns or gardens; and the
department of public works may
discontinue service to any owner or
contractor who has failed to pay for
water supplied or used contrary to
the provisions of this section.
SECTION IV. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-165, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 33-165. Direct purchase rates.
Water can be purchased at the water
pumping plant or at any other location that
may be designated by the department of
public works for that purpose. Water
purchased in tanks furnished by the
purchaser will be charged at the rate
provided therefore in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73. The department of public
works will not be responsible for the
purity of water after it leaves the supply
line when it is delivered to the
purchaser's container.
SECTION V. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 33-169, thereof, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new section to
be codified the same to read as follows:
Sec. 33-169. Deposit upon establishment
of account; Deposit upon delinquency of
account; Fees and charges for consumer
services.
(a) Upon initial establishment of a
residential water service account, a
residential sewer service account,
and a residential solid waste
collection account, or any of these,
with the city, or upon re-
establishment of such accounts with
the city, the person establishing the
account shall be required to execute
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(b)
a service agreement and make a
combined account deposit before
commencement of city's service. The
amount of the deposit shall be as
provided in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73.
Upon initial establishment of a
commercial water service account, or
a commercial sewer service account,
or either of these, with the city,
the person establishing the account
shall be required to execute a
service agreement and make a combined
account deposit before commencement
of the City's service. The amount of
the deposit shall be as provided in
the schedule of fees, Section 32.1-
73.
Deposit shall be held either until
three years after establishment of
the account, or until service is
terminated and the account closed,
whichever occurs first. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account.
A delinquency deposit may be charged
upon repeated delinquency of any
water service account, sewer service
account, and/or residential solid
waste collection account. Upon the
occurrence of a delinquent water
service account, sewer service
account and/or residential solid
waste collection account resulting in
a second delinquency charge in a
calendar year, the consumer shall be
required to make a combined account
deposit which is equal to the average
two-month billing for their account.
The average two-month billing shall
be based upon the actual billings
during the prior twelve-month period.
If the consumer already has a
combined deposit being held, that
deposit amount shall be increased to
the proper amount for a delinquency
deposit.
Delinquency deposits shall be held
either one year after the
establishment date or one year after
the last occurrence of a charge for
a delinquent account, whichever
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occurs last. The deposit shall be
released when service is terminated
and the account is closed. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account, or refunded if the account
is then paid up.
(c) Fees and charges for various consumer
services, including water main taps,
water main installation and
connection fees, and routine water
service procedures are hereby
established. Such fees and charges
shall be as set forth in the schedule
of fees, Section 32.1-73.
SECTION VI. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
enacting a new section to be codified as
Section 33-48 to read as follows:
Sec. 33-48. Deposit upon establishment
of account; deposit upon delinquency of
account.
(a) Upon initial establishment of a
residential water service account, a
residential sewer service account,
and a residential solid waste
collection account, or any of these,
with the city, or upon re-
establishment of such accounts with
the city, the person establishing the
account shall be required to execute
a service agreement and make a
combined account deposit before
commencement of city's service. The
amount of the deposit shall be as
provided in the schedule of fees,
Section 32.1-73.
Upon initial establishment of a
commercial water service account, or
a commercial sewer service account,
or either of these, with the city,
the person establishing the account
shall be required to execute a
service agreement and make a combined
account deposit before commencement
of the City's service. The amount of
the deposit shall be as provided in
the schedule of fees, Section 32.1-
73.
Deposit shall be held either until
three years after establishment of
the account, or until service is
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terminated and the account closed,
whichever occurs first. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account.
(b) A delinquency deposit may be charged
upon repeated delinquency of any
water service account, sewer service
account, and/or residential solid
waste collection account. Upon the
occurrence of a delinquent water
service account, sewer service
account and/or residential solid
waste collection account resulting in
a second delinquency charge in a
calendar year, the consumer shall be
required to make a combined account
deposit which is equal to the average
two-month billing for their account.
The average two-month billing shall
be based upon the actual billings
during the prior twelve-month period.
If the consumer already has a
combined deposit being held, that
deposit amount shall be increased to
the proper amount for a delinquency
deposit.
Delinquency deposits shall be held
either one year after the
establishment date or one year after
the last occurrence of a charge for
a delinquent account, whichever
occurs last. The deposit shall be
released when service is terminated
and the account is closed. At that
time, the amount of the deposit shall
be credited to the customer's
account.
SECTION VII. That Chapter 33 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by
enacting a new section, Section 33-156, to
read as follows:
Sec. 33-156. Removal of meters.
(a) Whenever a water meter is located in
premises that are to be remodeled,
removed, or destroyed, or where the
service is to be discontinued, the
owner of such premises shall give
notice in writing to the department
of public works requesting removal of
such meters and granting access
thereto to city personnel for that
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purpose. The owner, or the owner's
authorized agent, shall be
responsible for the meter until such
written notice is given and the meter
is recovered. If the meter is
damaged, buried, or lost, the owner
shall be required to pay for the same
at cost less depreciation, and such
amount shall be charged to the
owner's water service account for
that property, or any other active
water service account in the owner's
name.
(b) Prior to removal of a second meter,
the plumbing shall be inspected by
the public works department (water
division) to verify that said
plumbing has been physically altered
so as to thereafter direct all water
through the primary meter.
SECTION VIII. That Chapter 33 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, be, and the same is hereby amended by
enacting a new section, Section 33-161, to
read as follows:
Sec. 33-167. Fees and billing procedure
upon change in tenant account.
When a tenant notifies the city that
he/she is moving and no one has authorized
service to start for a new tenant, the city
shall automatically place the account into
the name of the owner/manager. Billings
generated during the first fifteen (15)
days, after which a rental property account
has been put into the owner's/manager's
name, shall include charges for actual
water usage only; no minimum charges or
refuse charges will be included. In such
instances, the meter(s) need not be
removed, and no reading fee shall be
charged on the automatic return to the
owner's/manager's name. When an
owner/manager receives a bill for water
usage, for the interim period between
tenants, he/she may determine that the bill
should be paid by the tenant and inform the
tenant of his/her responsibility to pay the
bill. Upon written notification from the
owner/agent, the city will transfer the
billed amount to the tenant's account.
SECTION IX. That Chapter 33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
be, and the same is hereby amended by
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repealing subsections (d) and (e) of
Section 33-154, and by renaming said
Section as "Protection of Meters."
SECTION X. REPEALER: All ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed. These are: (1) Ordinance No.
83-3142, §2D, 8-30-83; (2) Ordinance No.
87-3341, §§2, 3, 4 & 6, 9-8-87.
SECTION XI. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any
of the provisions of this Ordinance are for
any reason declared illegal or void, then
the lawful provisions of this Ordinance,
which are severable from said unlawful
provisions, shall be and remain in full
force and effect, the same as if the
Ordinance contained no illegal or void
provisions.
SECTION XII. EFFECTIVE DATE: This
Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its final passage and
publication as by law provided.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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PROJECT GREEN
Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
March 28, 1989
To Mayor John McDonald and members of the City Council:
The Steering Committee of Project GREEN voted at its monthly
meeting on March 17, 1989 to nominate Bernie Knight ( Mrs. Cal)
425 Lee Street, Iowa City, Iowa, as a trustee of the Green Fund
of Project GREEN. We want to forward her name to the City Council
for this appointment.
Respectfully submitted, Q
Emilie Rubright,
Co-chair of Project GREEN Steering Committee
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