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RESOLUTION NO. 87-276
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
that a Dancing Permit as provided by law is hereby granted
to the following named person and at the following described
locations upon his filing an application, having endorsed
thereon the certificates of the proper city officials as to
having complied with all regulations and ordinances, and
having a valid Class "B" Beer Permit or liquor control license,
to wit:
Iowa City Yacht Club, Inc. dba Iowa City Yacht Club,
13 S. Linn. (200 sq. ft.)
it was moved by McDonald and seconded by Court�ne
that the Resolution as reada adopted, and upon rol cl all there
were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Ambrisco X
Baker X
Courtney X
Dickson X
McDonald I
Strait
Zuber X
X
Passed and approved this loth day of November ,
19 87 .
Attest:��/.�ai��J
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-277
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 33
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO THE CODE OF
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code Corporation hasprepared the 33rd
ment to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Isupple_
owa, and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate to adopt supplement number 33
resolution as a part of the said Code of Ordinances, by
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
1. That supplement number 33
Code ofs of the
of Iowa City, Iowa, attached totthiseResoluti nrdiasnancExhibit A, andiby
this reference made a part hereof, is hereby officially adopted as a
j part of the said Code of Ordinances.
2. That the Mayor is authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest,
I this Resolution.
It was moved by McDonald
and seconded
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: by Cour— tn�Y the
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
—x" Ambrisco
X Baker
X Courtney
X Dickson
McDonald
X X Strait
Zuber
Passed and approved this 10th day of November
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 9, 1987
TO: Marian Karr, City Clerk
FROM: Frank Farmer, City Engineer Z�17-
RE: Council Agenda Consent Calendar for November 10th Meeting
Please add the following to the Consent Calendar for tomorrow night's
Council meeting.
CONSIDER MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN AN APPLICATION
FOR USE OF HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR UTILITIES ACCOMMODATIONS TO
IOWA ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR HIGHWAY 6 WEST AND
NEWTON ROAD.
COMMENT: This application allows Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
Company to relocate a gas line which now passes through
a storm intake. A copy of the application is attached
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Applice.I.. lel use of Caum,
High.., Right of N'q Iur
Ulilllio Aamoud.tiun I'almt Nu.
Applicant. Iowa—Illinois Cas 6 Electric Company
1630 Lower Muscatine Rd Iowa ,City Iowa 52240
I... Ikpunnwat of 17u,pun.nlmn
Amo. lux. 5041IO
Oeml,unm
Appr... I is hereby requested ler one use cal Primer' Ili,h.u). flwy 6H in Sac. 9
T 79N ,R 611 Johnson County City of Iowa City mil,,
northeast Irum Newton Road _
At ll,,Ii Sutinab) No. 4-00 I., lite aaolnmoJ.piunafan 3' steel gas at
line for Ibe I..mmi» ion of
The installation%hallcu,iv of relocate 20' of existing 3' steel gas mainwith 20'
of raw 3' steal as, main. Reasons Existing ,lin {s throsnh c,tch ba i
and shall be located at Olean an ole ddJUed plJI almeh[J herstu.
AGREEMENTS: Thaulllilycump.11y,corpuratiun,appllcani.permilholderurlieen+t,thtrelndtertefereediouthepermitholderl
agrees Ihut the fulluxinL+llpubtiuns than gotern undtr tlds pemdl.
1. 'I he Inuring. cumaructiun and muinm.u.10 al Ilia utility in+lallmiau,u.rr+W by this applirlimnlull be in uccurJunm link dthe
current Iowa Upunmeni of I'mospurintiml Utility Accummix1adon Policy.
.. The in+tulluliun+llullfinal Ilia failure 1.1,of1'ualn unicipul.county. +Ime.and l,derul lax+. Omlebue atlas, and mgulutimu,
,qulutiam.nd directis, urine In" State Commerce Comadaion, tllililio Uivi+inn.the 1hpartmenl of Natural Resuurces,all Into
and neguhtiuns of IIIc lura Ikparinwnl of I umpunutien, and any utter Liao or regulations applicable.
3. 1'lie permit holdr, %hill be fully leynnoible Iur any Imine Aj,lmanb ul in lueilities xithin the,ubli+lied highxay right of way
ea „d by highxay moa actiun or midalm fire uperwiuns.
4. 'fit, Iowa Uepurtmenter Tcaropu into %lull Vise ilia perrnit holder cal least ag hours malice litany pmp,ed continuation of
maintenance xot1. un ci0mr seeing car ncxy squired light of xay.han the p,up ... ad ..it will be union IU 1 st ofan utility location
as praiuu+ly apprm,J by [he r punmam by pemlit or ante n aglaement. 1'he pannil bolder shall be responsible xithin this
limalrame 1. arrange 1. futures its uctlme,
S. The Slate of Iowa and the luxe Id.•punnion uf'I mnspun.tion uuume no ce%pon%iMlity Iur Jamugo to the permit holder i
prnprnyocemianed by anycmntruction or maintenunce olwmtinns an said highxay it permit holder has been notified in accordance
with stipulation number 4 abuse or if the lavihties is not located in accordance with Ibis permit.
6. the Nunn holderaLall tale.11 laasonable precaution during the cumlmctionunJ mainwnunce cal said insull.vions In Protect And
wlcguaN the lite%and property of Ilia Ira%eling public and adjaont prop.•, IV owners.
I. lite prism holder agrees in gise lite Inwn Depmunent of Tmnsportalinn tunyeight hours notice of in intention to start
con+truation on Ibe highway. righbnFxuy. Suit nnlive \hull be nude to the Engineer notion: name is shown below.
it. I he permit huller agmen tont call limas piss t6c lana Ucpunmcol cart rumpurtutinn timely notice of inlenlipn to p,•dorm rnuline
muintewnce xithin the righnuf•xuy. Said notice %hall he to the Engineer.thme name it nation below.
9. 'l he permit hulder.a nJ it. eunrru,rrn...lu 11 ca nynn the nmslmnionnnapai, nil he icenmmnJamJ nh6ly xidl wham rcpulJ la
the afay of the public. Irullie pnnaoion.hall M in accetdance with ISn yl nl Ilacuncut lora Uepunnrtnt of Iumpo lalmn
htnnoul an Unit ursit Ilallic Conoal Doi,. Iur Stwo,and Iligllx;ys.
IU. Plapging upnatiun, mel6e mq.umuhdi0 of Ule parnul holder. Ihe uri,i,wl pleccmvu of siguund mmu,ul nn nnnpletiun of Ilia
xurk shall be uccomplubcd by the permit holder.
I I.
minimOmpn of interference
nnvrferdlre w catrr uJ,ilsivaun eutinnJn nolfuuinaxllnicbnwn.• said hti gbm.u)ty. inwalaliun ,h.11 he canieJ con in +cash. nunnrr a la acme
12. 1 he permit hulJer+Wll be re%pnmlble• lin wgd.rrnape Ilut uu) rewlun Laid highxay hcau,.• of the nnnuuaion operation. car
mainbn.ncr ufsaiJ utiliry•,mW dull reimhnhc Ila til;d.• of Imus nr Ihe Inou Ihpmunem cal I reropnnminn m0.aaI Iluldatr Uul t Ila
Starr cal Iowa car Ibe Inxa peraled.anofIunine llienma)'bast la nn.lie un uiJ highwayhaeme nl said 1'crmil IInIJerisulilh)
boring been constructed, np.•rxlaJ. unJ nwinluineJ Ib.•rnm.
13. '[he permit holder ... nesa In the Slane or luau, Ihe Uyurrmrenl al 1 Au'l mIminn, and their a gent. union., and frill
in)and allca,o ofuclinn,wil+al lax at inaquily,ar Ica..... Ji..... o, dJims, ar JcnulW.and Iruman)andallliahilily,"d v\pdee
alaq nuturc lar. nn acrnmn nf. ordn: of ha aa, uI und..ion.cal JnydJIJ parp.Ihe Sul, cal Inwn,tlw Ikp.lomcul ill Irampunalion.
and their egenb, ullical,, end rinplu)ac..
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H. ,Nun cnmph,ace wnb anT of the Ienna W Inc luw, DP
"I rau,c Inr J,mduwn ul mthp.... Inn uM'uuuul ur wuhhnlJmr
n,amd. ar "'a," n of the Parwhnn ryd,r1. Pcrmn. ar ,grcrmcnr, ,wy hu-
eumounion wJl D<aauucJ, pernul. the mal of ant' wurC r,mrd In be s ul lrbwauo" «imbunnnmt anal cempb+na ,.
W iml the pennn hulJa. perlonnN by the Slare in amoral of mm<umplling
Iy. Aeupy of Ihr appro,eJ rynhn,hWl beaaa,L,blc an lhcjubme m all limn lar eaanun+Munb
ulficiWa.
Ib. Thia - y Dcpm bncnl of lr+n+purlm,m,
ncc %ls hall tCWc .fr IUyrun bum Jahol apprural lorgn anJ warn swim um,iJr da cur
17 ac 7ht, f.cr with thr CuJc u! Iowa, CluMcr IdB. Renewal may 4 rcyu<,IaJ.
17. the (olluwing IMxul wquircmcno wJl apply m tl,ia Puwm 1,mnl wl a municipality
wnuil:
APPLICANT:
I0wa—I111no1s Gas 6 Itlectrlc CO
1670 Lower Muscatine •Rd Iowa Cit
IA
52240
dl'1'ROVAL OF CITY ON IOWN
'If pmpumJ line i, within an inmrryvmit lawn nr ciq. Ibe Council uf,aid Inwn or city mug •nnt a
that,
11 Jcity onuwnjninn UmpanbcnihWiN in the ab a"
a -1cit•yh
nn mnJilion lhmall oflheemmanlwlW unJenakiuD lhgein runningmlhr lmra lk PPmaal lar inn,llalinn,j
binidil of the nnden;6n,d cityor Iuwn• The Mnmenl of.. Dv,s"inm shall irome to the
Iwnnil is,ppro,cd by Ihr bcluw JdegulcJ oily or mnn ollicial
By h,.�.....
Dam
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lmnnranu trun,l Ibabq admmnanwn Mbrul
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APPROVAL BY THE STATE FON POLE LINE AND BURIED INSTALLATIONS
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APPROVAL BY TIM STAIE FON BRIDGE A n-ACIIh1ENTS
Nnwan hLimavvr guynvrr
Approrcd —�
Id,Iun Mnmrviwe lnpnmr
Notice u(....Mian to It'll con,lrucimn un Ihr highway right-,d•way ahalf br,,,, In:
. Nulire of latmllpn lu ,all Inalnwnalec on the highway righl•nf-way aball hr u'nl lu'
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b rye. II ewund. «Ymnd Iwd Its 4 W.:1N.q the.nSin.y. Type C' steady burn ahing P ... m.N ul.ln
1lvnls men ler 0 01 eencraU bnlsnlnv. a Ibvgy shall b.
Installed on all Chesi ing eerie.. P.M.dadMCmNn be Pon 11.111. tons and uPst... In 01 the
j O Choolf m. Dedv IVwnrd IwN. Cell.. Troy I, Orvm operation. Enc olchm•nl shall be hard to A minimum and
.I Irw II lmxed.l lt. 1. Wo.M.dl J. Tb,alma, 11-11m, 0.lwren TrprllOurl(ae•a °r vrnb 'hall of 101 As short A P.N.d or No. a. necessary. Th. �`IGwa DepVtriterltofTnl
cal PanalNn a too-' be qua II•Wy win alert melen'le wnm rulOmrt rcmecnu on ._ H/ghlydY Dlv/fldn
i era. 011wn.d. Om0almabh• Ian bylo the 11-1.led mal.
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In. lana...n.n mlb.InNrml.m Craruylr Neal . Miler Oml) Itgn 'hall be i
Q w„14u through the wen un On lna lydlna. ."Corp.
A. When Cones ar. used. In. spring shall be 100' CIC. "
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-277
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 33 TO THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code Corporation has prepared the 33rdsupple-
ment to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate to adopt supplement number 33 by
resolution as a part of the said Code of Ordinances,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
1. That supplement number 33 to the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, and by
this reference made a part hereof, is hereby officially adopted as a
Part of the said
Code of Ordinances.
2. That the Mayor is authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest,
this Resolution.
It was moved by McDonald and seconded by Courtney the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Ambrisco
�- Baker
X Courtney
X Dickson
X McDonald
X Strait
X Zuber
Passed and approved this 10th day of November, 1987 .
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERI
elved , Approved
BY '�RQV Onpmiment
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SUPPLEMENT NO. 33
CODE OF ORDINANCES
City of
IOWA CITY, IOWA
Looseleaf Supplement
This Supplement contains all ordinances from thecalendar
quarter, April through June, 1987, which are suitable for inclu.
sion in the Code; the lastest ordinance in this Supplement is:
Ordinance No. 87.3328, adopted June 16,1987.
See Code Comparative Table, page 2968.
Remove old pages
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Checklist of up-to-date pages
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TABLE OF CONTENTS—Cont'd.
Chapter
Page
Div. 1. Generally .....................
484
Div. 2. Impoundment .................
489
Div. 3. Rabies and Disease Control.......
494
Div. 4. Licensing and Vaccination .......
495
8. Buildings and Building Regulations ..............
531
Art., I. In General .........................
531
Art. II. Building Code ......................
532
Art. III. Abatement of Dangerous Buildings....
549
Art. IV. Mechanical Code ...................
550
Art. V. House Movers ......................
555
Div. 1. Generally .....................
555
Div. 2. Licenses and Permits............
563
Art. VI. Electricity ........................
565
j Div. 1. Generally .....................
565
i Div. 2. Administration and Enforcement—
569
Div. 3. Licenses, Certificates, Permits and
Inspections ....................
571
Art. VII. Plumbing ........................
578
Div. 1. Generally .....................
578
Div. 2. Administration and Enforcement ..
587
9. Cemetery ...................................
617
9.1. City Plaza ..................................
639
10. Elections ....................................
671
Art. 1. In General .........................
671
Art. IL Municipal Election Campaign Finance
Regulations .......................
671
Art. III. Precincts .........................
672
11. Environmental Regulations ....................
739
Art. I. In General .........................
Art. II. Floodplain Management
739
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739
12. Fire Prevention and Protection
811
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Art. 1. In General .........................
811
Art. 11. Code ...:.........................
813
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Chapter
Art. III. Department ................ Page
....... 816
Div. 1. Generally ..................... 816
Div. 2. Bureau of Fire Prevention ........ 817
13. Food and Food Establishments ............. . . .. 867
Art. I. In General ..........
Art. II. Restaurants 867
14. Franchises . ............... 915
Art. I. Electricity . . . . . . • . .
915
Art. II. Cas ............................. 927
Art. III. Telephone ....................... 930.3
Art. IV. Broadband Telecommunications ..... 931
Div. 1. Generally .................... 931
Div. 2. Enabling Ordinance ........... 933
15. Garbage,Trash and Refuse ,,,, 981
Art. 1. In General ........................
Art. I1. Collectors ..... 981
j
............. . ..... 988
Div. 1. Generally .................... 988
i Div. 2. Permit ...................... 988
Art. III. Storage .. 989
Art. IV. Collection, Transportation and Diapos¢1 992
Art. V. Littering ......................... 994.1
16. Health and Sanitation (Reserved) ............... 1049
17. Housing ................ 1149
18. Human Rights ............................. 1229
Art. I. In General ........................ 1229
Art. II. Commission ... 1232
Art. III. Discriminatory Practices . , . , , , , , • • • 1234
19. Reserved ................................... 1297
20. Library
Art. I. In General,,,,,,,,,,,,1351
, 1351
Art. Ii. Board of Trustees .... , , . , , , • • • , , , • , 1352
21, Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations., 1407
Art. I. In General ........................ 1407
Art. II. Reserved ......................... 1409
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Chapter
Art. III. Going -out -of -Business Real.of-Busi-
Page
Altered
ness, Fire and Other Altered Goods
Sales.................
""" • • • • 1409
Div. 1. Generall
Div. 2 License Y
. 1409
22• Manufactured Housing ,,
Parks..., .... 1412
Art. I. General " ......•••• 1465
Art. II. Plan Requirements•, , — • • . "" •' • 1465
Art. Ili. Park Standards....... ""' 1467
23. Motor Vehicles and Trac ..... ,„•••,•,• 1527
Art. L In General .... ...,,,,,,......... 1527
Art. II. Administration........and Enforcement . , , , . 1535
Div. 1. Generally • • 1535
Div. 2. Traffic Control Devicea ......... 1540
Art. III. Accidents , , , ,
Art. IV. Bicycles .... • ...... • • • ...." 1545
Div. I. Generally 1546
Div. 2. Reserved Y,•••• " " " '•• 1546
.� Art. V, Motor Vehicles
Div. 1. Generally ................... • 1551
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Div. 2. Equipment •• 1551
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Art. VI. Operation ... t .... .. • • • ..• • .. 1551
Div. 1. Generally .................... 1552
Div. 2. Overtaking and Passing , , , , , , , ,
Div. 3. Right -of -Way , , • , • 1662
Div. 4. Size and WeightLimitations„_.. 1563
Div. 5. Speed ...... 1566
Div. 6. Turning Movements , , , , • . • .... 1568
Art. VII. Pedestrians ....... • • 1572.1
Art. VIII. Stopping,Stan dinga*—arkin 1572.2
Div, 1. Generall g 1575
Y .................... 1575
Div. 2. Angle Parking..........,
Div 3. Forking Meter Zones and Parking 1585
Lats
Div. 4. Sto pp,ing forLoading and Unload. 1586
ingOnly,,,,,, •
Div. b. Parking in Snow Emery• 1591
I,encics .. , 1694
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24.4. Noise .....................................
1681
Page
Chapter
Art. I. In General .....................•••
1713
24. Miscellaneous
Provisions ......... • • • • • • • ......
1643
Art.
I. In General ........................
1643
Art.
II. Curfew Regulations .......... • • • ...
1646
1775
Div. 1. Generally ....................
1646
Art. II. License ..........................
Div. 2. Emergencies .................1646
Div. 3. Minors ......................
1647
Art.
IH. Disorderly Persons, Conduct and Houses
1648
Art.
IV. Firearms and Other Weapons . • • • "'
1651
Art.
V. Iowa River .......................
1652
Art.
VI. Nuisances .......................
1660
Art.
VII. Offenses Against Morals .. • • • • • ....
1663
Art.
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25. Parks and Recreation .........................
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Art. IV. Use by Groups ....................
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Art. V. Senior Ceriter Commission ..........
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26. Peddlers and Solicitors .................... • • ..
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Art. I. In General ........................
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Art. II. License ..........................
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27. Planning ................................... 1831
Art. I. In General ........................ 1831
Art. II. Plan Commission .................. 1831
Art. III. Large Scale Developements .. • • • . • .. 1833
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Div. 2. Non-residential ........... . ... 1833
Div. 3. Residential .................. 1841
Art. IV. Resources Conservation Commission • 1851
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Art. V. Historic Preservation ..............
28. Reserved ................................... 1903
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Section 7.07. Prohibition on establishment of stricter condi-
tions or requirements.
The Council may not set, except by Charter amendment,
conditions or requirements affecting initiative and referendum
which are higher or more stringent than those imposed by
this Charter.
ARTICLE VIII. CHARTER AMENDMENTS AND REVIEW
Section 8.01. Charter amendments.
This Charter may be amended only by one of the following
methods:
A. The Council, by resolution, may submit a proposed
amendment to the voters at a City election, and a proposed
amendment becomes effective when approved by a majority
of those voting.
B. The Council, by ordinance, may amend the Charter. How-
ever, within thirty (30) days of publication of the ordinance, if a
petition signed by eligible electors of the City equal in number to
ten percent of the persons who voted at the last preceding regular
City election is filed with the council, the Council must submit
the amending ordinance to the voters at a City election, and the
amendment does not become effective until approved by a major-
ity of those voting.
C. If a petition signed by eligible electors of the City equal in
number to ten percent of the persons who voted at the last pre.
ceding regular City election is filed with the Council proposing
an amendment to the Charter, the Council must submit the
proposed nmendment to the voters at a City election, and the
amendment becomes effective if approved by a majority of those
o• voting. (Ord. No. 85.3227, 6 2(2) 3-12.85)
Section 8.02. Charter review commission.
The Council, using the procedures prescribed in Article V,
shall establish a Charter Review Commission at least once
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every ten years following the effective date of this Charter.
The Commission, consisting of at least nine members, shall
review the existing Charter and may, within twelve months
recommend any Charter amendments that it deems fit. The
Council shall submit such amendments to the voters in the
form prescribed by the Commission, and an amendment be-
comes effective when approved by a majority of those voting.
The Commission may also recommend to the Council that it
exercise its power of amendment pursuant to Section 8.01B of
this Charter on a matter recommended by the Commission. (Ord.
No. 85.3227, § 2(2), 3-12-85)
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Art, 1. In General, §§ 8.1-8-15
Art. 11. Building Code, §§ 8-16-8.30
Art. 111. Abatement or Dangerous Buildings, if 8.31-8.43
Art. IV. Mechanical Code, §§ 8.44-8.57
Art. V. House Movers, If 858-48.100
Div. 1. Generally, 118.68-8.76
Div. 2. Licenses and Permits, §§ 8.77-8-100
Art. VI. Electricity, If 8.101-8.160
Div. 1. Generally, If 8.101-8.123
Div. 2. Administration and Enforcement, 44 8.124-8.137
Div. 3. Licenses, Certificates, Permits and Inspections, If 8-138-
8.160
Art. VI. Plumbing, If 8.161-8-190
Div. 1. Generally, If 8.161-8.170
Div. 2. Administration nod Enforcement, If 8.171-8.190
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 8-1. Urban renewal.
.� (a) Authorization. The city is hereby authorized to
purchase, place and maintain temporary modular structures
in the central business zone of the city to effectuate business
relocation for the City -University Project, Iowa R-14.
(b) Exceptions to building regulations. In accordance with
the provisions of section 403.12(1)(h) of the Code of Iowa, the
plans and specifications of the Business Relocation Mall,
City -University Project, Iowa R-14, insofar as the same are
in conflict with the city building code and all other
regulations, are hereby excepted therefrom, in order to
implement such Urban Renewal Project. (Codb 1966, §§
9.80.1,,,1.80.2; Ord. No. 2653, §§ 2, 3)
Secs. 8.2-8.15. Reserved.
-Crass references—Department of housing and inspection services, Ch. 2,
Art. Vl; Doodpinin regulations, 111.7 el seq.; fire prevention end protection, Ch.
12; housing, Ch, 17; manufactured housing. Ch. 22; burglar alarms, 124-126 of
seq.; planning, Ch. 27; subdivision regulations, Ch. 32; ulllities, Ch. 33; zoning
regulations. Ch. 36; sign erector's license and permit, 136-64.
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ARTICLE II. BUILDING CODE
Sec. 8.16. Adopted.
Subject to the following amendments, the Uniform Building
Code Standards, 1985 Edition and the 1985 Edition of the Uni-
form 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 by the UBC application/
interpretation manual. (Ord. No. 77.2859, § 2, 9.6-77; Ord. No.
80.3005, § 2, 8-26-80; Ord. No. 84.3171, § 2, 1.31-84; Ord. No.
87-3314, § 2(1), 4-7.87)
Editor's note—Ord. No. 77-2859, § 6, enacted Sept. 6, 1977, repealed Ord.
No. 2709, enacted April 9, 1974, and Ord. No. 75-2775, enacted July 22,
1975, which had been codified as §§ 8.16-8-18. Sections 2-4 of Ord. No.
77.2859 were codified as new §§ 8-16-8-18. Section 5 provided that copies
of the building code and any amendments thereto would be available in the
office of the city clerk.
Crass references—Code for abatement of dangerous buildings, § 8-31; me•
chanical code, 1844 at seq.; electrical code, 18.104; plumbing code, § 8.161; fire .
prevention code § 12.16 el seq.
Stale law reference—Adoption of codes by reference, I.C.A. 1380.10.
Sec. 8.17. Amendments.
The 1985 Edition of the Uniform Building Code is amended as
follows:
Section 202, Powers and duties of building of(cia4 is amended
to read as follows:
(a) General The building official is hereby authorized and
directed to enforce all provisions of this code. For such pur-
poses, 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 number of technical officers, inspectors and
other employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions
of the code enforcement agency.
(c) Right of entry. Whenever necessary to make an
inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this code, or
whenever the building official or his/her authorized
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representative has reasonable cause 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/her authorized representative may enter such
building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the
same or to perform any duty imposed 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
reasonable effort to locate the owner 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 to
every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
No owner or occupant or any other person having
charge, care or control of any building or premises shall
fail, or neglect, after proper request is made as herein
provided, to promptly permit entry 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 misdemeanor.
(d) Notices.
(1) Whenever any work is performed in violation of this
code, the building official may serve a written notice or
order upon the owner or his/her agent, directing him/her
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 not in
compliance 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
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served on any persons 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 equipment 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 discontinue the use within the time period prescribed
by the building official 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 accrue 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 employee
because of such act or omission performed by him/her in
the enforcement of any provision of this code shall be
defended by legal counsel provided by this jurisdiction
until final termination of such proceedings.
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen
the responsibility of any person owning, operating or
controlling any building or structure for any damages to
persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code
enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as
assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections
authorized by this code or any certificates of inspection
issued under this code.
(h) Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building
.o• official may 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.
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Section 204, Board of appeals, is amended to read as follows:
In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials
and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable in-
terpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a
board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by
experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to
building construction and interpretations of the building offi-
cial and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The build.
ing official shall be an ex officio member 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 Administrative Code.
Section 205, Violations, is amended to read as follows:
Section 205. Violations and penalties.
(a) Penalties.
(1) A person who shall violate a provision of this code
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 submitted and approved
thereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred
dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment not exceeding
thirty (30) days.
(2) The owner of a building, structure or premises where
anything in violation of this code shall be placed or shall
exist, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, per.
son or corporation employed in connection therewith,
and any who may have assisted in the omission [sic] of
such violation shall be guilty of a separate offense.
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(b) Abatement The imposition of penalties herein prescribed
shall not preclude the city from instituting an appropriate
action or proceeding to prevent an unlawful erection, construc.
tion, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, mnintenonce
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er use or to restrain, erect or n or to prevent the
abate a violatio
occupancy of a building, structure or premises.
Section 301, Permits
follows: , subsection (b) is amended to read as
(b) Exempted work. A building permit will not be required
for the following: .
(1) One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and
storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the
projected roof area does not exceed one hundred, forty.
four (144) square feet.
(2) Fences not over six (6) feet high.
(3) Oil derricks.
(4) Movable cases, counters and partitions not over five (5)
feet high.
(5) Retaining walls which are not over four (4) feet in height
measured from the tops of the footing to the top of the
wall unless supporting a surcharge or impounding nom.
moble liquids.
(6) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capao-
ity does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons and the
ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two
(2) to one.
(7) Walks and driveways not over any basement or story
below.
(6) Painting, papering and similar finish work.
(9) Temporary motion picture, television and theater
stage sets and scenery.
(10) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of
when Group R, Division 3, and Group M occupancies
inches, projecting not more than fifty-four' (64)
(11) Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group
R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walla are
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1 entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity
does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons.
(12) Reapplication of roof shingles and siding of Group R,
Division 3, and Group M occupancies if structural alter-
ations are not needed.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical
and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted
items.
Exemptions from the permit requirements 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 ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Section 303, Permits issuance, subsection (d) is amended to read
as follows:
(d) Expiration. Under the following circumstances, every per.
mit issued by the building official under the provisions of this
code shall expire by limitation and become null and void:
(1) If the building or work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days from
the date of such permit;
(2) If after one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of
such permit, less than ten (10) per cent of the total cost of
all construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, repair,
demolition or other work covered by such permit is com-
pleted on the site;
(3) If the building or work authorized by such permit is
suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days;
(4) If the building or work authorized by such permit is not
completed within twenty-four (24) months from the date
the permit was issued.
Before such work can be recommenced, 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 made in the original plans
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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.
All permits issued prior to April 15, 1987, shall, unless ex-
tended hereunder, expire twenty-four (24) months from the
date the permit was issued.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for
an extension 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 time for action by
the permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty
(180) days upon written request by the permittee showing that
circumstances beyond tha control of the permittee have pre.
vented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended
more than once.
Section 304, Fees, is amended 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 established by resolution by the city council.
The latest edition of the building standards as prepared by
the International Conference of Building Officials may be used
to determine the valuation of a permit.
Section 307, Certificate of occupancy, subsection (a) is
amended to read as follows:
(a) Use or occupancy. No building or structure of Group
A, B, 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 made
until the building official has issued o certificate of
occupancy therefor as provided herein.
Section 401, Definitions, Genera(, is amended to read as follows:
For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words
and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this
chapter. Words used in the singular include the plural and the
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Plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender in-
clude the feminine and the feminine the masculine.
Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary
accepted meanings within the context with which they are
used. Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary shall be considered
as providing ordinarily accepted meanings.
Section 407, Definitions, "F", is amended to read as follows:
Family. One 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.
Section 408, Definitions, "G^ is amended to read as follows:
Guest An individual who shares a dwelling in a nonperma-
nent status for not more than thirty (30) days.
Section 409, Definitions, "H" is amended to read as follows:
Hotel. A residential building licensed by the state and occu-
pied and used principally as a place of lodging for guests.
Section 419, De%rnitions, "R'; is amended to read as follows:
Rooming house. Any dwelling or that part of any dwelling
containing one or more rooming units in which space is let by
the owner or operator to four (4) or more roomers.
Section 421, Definitions, "T", is amended to read as follows:
Truss is a prebuilt and engineered component employing
one or more triangles in its construction, or an approved de.
signed and engineered component that functions as a struc-
tural support member.
Section 708, Special hazards, is amended to read as follows:
Chimneys and heating apparatus shall conform to the re.
quiroments of Chapter 37 of this code and the mechanical code.
Storage of Class I liquids shall be allowed in Group B, Divi-
sion 1, 2 or 3 occupancies, and the handling and use of gasoline,
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fuel oil and other Class I, II or III -A liquids shall not be permit-
: ted in any Group B occupancy unless such use and handling
comply with the fire code.
Devices generating a glow or flame capable of igniting gaso-
line vapor shall not be installed or used within forty-eight (48)
inches of the floor in any room in which Class I flammable
liquids or gas is used or stored.
Every room containing a boiler, central heating plant or
hot-water supply boiler shall be separated from the rest of the
building by not less than a one-hour fire -resistive occupancy
separation.
Exception: Boilers, central heating plants or hot-water sup-
ply boiler where the largest piece of fuel equipment does not
exceed four hundred thousand (400,000) Btu's per hour input.
Buildings erected or converted to house high -piled combusti-
ble stock shall comply with the fire code.
Section 908, Special hazards, is amended to read as follows: _
Chimneys and heating apparatus shall conform to the re-
quirements of Chapter 37 of this code and the mechanical code.
Every boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply boiler
from the rest of the building by a two-hour fire -resistive occu-
pancy separation.
In Divisions 1 and 2, there shall be no openings in such
occupancy separations except for necessary ducts and pipings,
In any room in a Group H, Division 1, 2 or 3 occupancy in
which Class I liquids or hazardous materials are stored or used,
energy -consuming equipment shall not be used unless such equip-
ment has been listed specifically for the hazardous atmosphere
that may develop.
In Division 4 occupancies devices which generale a spark or
glow capable of igniting gasoline vapors shall not be installed
or used within forty-eight (48) inches of the floor.
The use, handling and sale of Class 1, II and III -A liquids shall
be in accordance with the fire code.
Drycleaning plants shall comply with the Fire Code.
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Equipment or machinery which generates or emits combus.
tible or explosive dust or fiber shall be provided with an ade-
quate dust -collecting and exhaust system installed in confor.
mance with the mechanical code.
The storage and handling of cellulose nitrate plastic other
than film shall be in accordance with the Fire Code. Storage
and handling of combustible fiber in amounts beyond the ex-
emptions in Table No. 9-A shall be in accordance with the fire
code.
Combustible Fiber storage rooms or vaults having a capacity
exceeding five hundred (500) cubic feet shall be separated from
the remainder of the building by a two-hour fire -resistive occu.
pancy separation.
Buildings erected or converted to house high -piled combusti.
ble stock shall comply with the fire code.
Section 1201. Group R occupancies de/ner4 Division 1, is amended
to read as follows:
Division 1. Hotels, apartment houses and rooming houses.
Convents and monasteries (each accommodating more than ten
(10) persons).
Section 1205, Light, ventilation and sanitation, subsection (a) is
p ` amended to read as follows:
(a) Light and ventilation. All guest rooms, dormitories and
habitable rooms within a dwelling unit shall be provided with
natural light by means of exterior glazed openings with an
area not less than eight (8) per cent of the floor area of such
rooms with a minimum of eight (8) square feet. All bathrooms,
water closet compartments, laundry rooms and similar rooms
Shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of open.
able exterior openings with an area not less than one -twenty-
fifth of the floor area of such room with a minimum of one
and one-hairal/2) square feet.
All guest rooms, dormitories and habitable rooms within
a dwelling unit shall be provided with natural ventilation
by means of openable exterior openings with an area of
not less than one -twenty-fifth of the floor area of such
rooms with a minimum of four (4) square feet.
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In lieu of required exterior openings for natural
ventilation, a mechanical ventilating system may be
provided. Such system shall be capable of providing two
(2) air changes per hour in all guest rooms, dormitories,
habitable rooms and in public corridors. One-fifth of the
air supply shall be taken from the outside. In bathrooms,
water closet compartments, laundry rooms and similar
rooms, 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 determin-
ing light and ventilation requirements, any room may be
considered as a portion of an adjoining room when
one-half of the area of the common wall is open and
unobstructed and provides an opening of not less than
eight (8) per cent of the floor area of the interior room 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, or court;
b. Has a ceiling height of not less than seven (7)
feet; and
c. Has the longer side at least sixty-five (65) per
cent open and unobstructed.
(2) Kitchens need not be provided with natural light by
means of exterior glazed openings provided artificial light.
ing is provided.
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 (7) feet six (6) inches except
as otherwise permitted in this section. Kitchens, halls,
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bathrooms, and toilet compartments may have a ceiling
height of not less than seven (7) feet measured to the
lowest projection from the ceiling. Where exposed beam
ceiling members are spaced at less than forty-eight (48)
inches on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the
bottom of these members. Where exposed beam ceiling
members are spaced at forty-eight (48) inches or more on
center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of
the deck supported by these members, provided that the
bottom of the members is not less than seven (7) feet
above the floor.
If any room in a building has a sloping ceiling, the
prescribed ceiling height for the room is required in only
one-half the area thereof. No portion of the room
measuring less than five (5) feet from the finished floor to
the finished ceiling shall be included in any computation
of the minimum area thereof.
If any room has a furred ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height
is required in two-thirds the area thereof, but in no case shall
the height of the furred ceiling be less than seven (7) feet.
Exception: The ceiling height in Group R, Division 3 occu-
pancies may be reduced to six (6) feet eight (8) inches for main
support beams but in no case shall reduce the prescribed ceil.
ing height by less than two-thirds (%) of the floor area of the
room.
Chapter 17 is amended by adding the following new Sections
1717, Minimum ceiling heights and 1718, Trusses:
Section 1717, Minimum ceiling heights.
All occupancies shall have a minimum ceiling height of not
less than seven (7) feet measured to the lowest projection from
the ceiling except as other wise required by this code.
Section 1718, Trusses.
Preparation, fabrication and installation of trusses shall con-
form to accepted engineering practices and to the requirements
of this code. No alterations, including but not limited to cut-
ting, splicing or removal of webs, gussetts or cords, shall be
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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 removed and replaced
with an acceptable method of construction.
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 depart-
ment from the lowest level of department vehicle access. Such
building shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system
in accordance with Section 1807 (c).
Section 2516, General construction requirements, subsection (f)
4.B is amended to read as follows:
B. 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 does not 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
approximately equal areas.
Exception:
1. Where approved automatic sprinklers are installed, the
area between draft stops may be nine thousand (9,000)
square feet and the greatest horizontal dimension may
be one hundred (100) feet.
2. Draft stops in attics of single-family dwellings may be
omitted.
Section 2907, Footings, subsection (a) is amended to read as
follows:
(a) General, Footings and foundations, unless otherwise spe.
cifically provided, shall be constructed of masonry, concrete or
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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 above the
adjacent finished grade. Footings shall have a minimum depth
below as indicated in Table No 29-A unless another depth is
recommended by a foundation investigation.
Exception: A one-story accessory building not used for human
occupancy and not over one thousand (1,000) square feet in
floor area need not be provided with footing extending below
the frost line.
Table No. 29-A, Foundations for stud -bearing walls—Minimum
requirements is amended to read as follows:
Numberof
Thicknessof
Floors
Foundation lvall
Supported
(inches)
bythe
Unit
Foundation'
Concrete Masonry
Notea:
hfinimum Depth
' Foundations may support a oaf in addition to the
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pulaled number of.
time. flans supporting roofs only shall be as rogulred for supporting one
Boor,
Section 3205, Attics; access, draft stops and ventilation, subsec-
tion (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 construction. The opening shall be located in a corridor or
hallway of buildings of three (3) or more stories in height and
readily accessible in buildings of any height. Closets are not
deemed to be readily accessible,
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of Foundation
Below Natural
Minimum
Surface of
WidthGmundof
Thickness
Finished Grade
Footing
of
Footing
Whichever
is Lower
(inches)
(inches)
(inches)
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16
8
42
18
a
42
' Foundations may support a oaf in addition to the
eGBaore
pulaled number of.
time. flans supporting roofs only shall be as rogulred for supporting one
Boor,
Section 3205, Attics; access, draft stops and ventilation, subsec-
tion (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 construction. The opening shall be located in a corridor or
hallway of buildings of three (3) or more stories in height and
readily accessible in buildings of any height. Closets are not
deemed to be readily accessible,
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The clear opening shall be not less than twenty
by thirty (30) inches. Y (20) inches
Thirty -inch minimum clear head room shall be
the access opening.
Provided above
Attics with a maxima bevertical clear height of less than
thirty (30) inches need not p ovided with acce
'Section 4606, Awss openings.
nings, subsection
follows:
(b) is amended to read as
(b) Construction. Awnings shall have noncombustible frames
but may have combustible coverings. Eve
ry collapsible or retractable. When collapsed, retracted or folded
against the face of the supportingawning shay) be
be such that the awningsnotl building, the desi
does not block any required � shall
Exceptions: exit.
(1) A fixed awning not more than twenty (20) feet in length
may be erected over a doorway or window of a building,
(2) A fixed awningmay b
of a flame retardt e of any length when constructed
an material and designed to allow ground
ladder access to the upper level windows. The pound
not
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.
The following sections of the
deleted: Uniform Building Code have been
(1) Section 304 (b), (c), and (e).
(2) Section 305 (e)2 and 4.
(3) Table No. 3-A,
(4) Section 511(n)5.
(5) Section 1213.
(6) Section 1707(c) and (d),
(7) Section 1807(1).
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(8) Appendix Chapter 1.
Appendix Chapter 7, Division II.
Appendix Chapter 11.
Appendix Chapter 12.
Appendix Chapter 23.
Appendix Chapter 32.
Appendix Chapter 36.
Appendix Chapter 38.
Appendix Chapter 49.
Appendix Chapter 51.
Appendix Chapter 53.
Appendix Chapter 65.
Appendix Chapter 57.
Appendix Chapter 70.
(Ord. No. 84.3171, § 3, 1.31-84; Ord. No. 84.3187, § 2A, B, 6.5.84;
Ord. No. 87-3314, § 2(2),4-7-87)
Editor's note—Prior to Its amendment by 13 of Ord. No. 84.3171, adopted Jan.
31, 1980, 118-17 contained amendments to the 1979 Uniform Building Code and
derived from Ord. No, 804005, 13, adopted Aug. 26, 1980; Ord. No. 81.3020, 12,
adopted May 5, 1981; and Ord. No. 81-3028,112, adopted July 28,1981.
Sec. 8.18. Minimum requirements; conflict with other
regulations.
The provisions of this code shall be held to be the minimum
requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the city. Any higher standard in a
statute of the State of Iowa or ordinance of the city shall be
applicable. (Ord. No. 77.2859, § 4, 9.6-77)
Note—See the editor's note for § 8.16.
Sec. 8.19. Fire zones.
(a) Genprally. The following shall constitute fire zones of the
city and no building of any description whatsoever or addition
thereto or repair thereto shall be erected within such limits,
unless the same complies with the building code of the city and
the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Fire district. The entire city is hereby declared to be and it
is hereby established as a fire district pursuant to the laws of the
state.
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(c) Fire zones. The fire district of the city is hereby three (3) fire zones designated as Zones 1, 2 and 3,
Y divided into
(d) Zoning ordinance The zoning ordinance
official zoning map of the city are hereby of the city and the
reference are this section as herein Y incorporated into the
herebyincor after referred t0 and by this
in this section. Porated herein as though full
rth
(e) Fire zone !units. The following shall be the fire zone limits
for the city: its
(1) Fire Zone No. 1 shall include all that Portion of the city
zoned as CB (Central Business Zen
84 of the original town, e), except Blocks 83 and
(2) Fire Zone 2 aha))
zoned as follows: include all that portion of the city
CB
(Central Business Zone—Only Blocks
CI 83 and 84)
CH (Local Commercial Zone)
C2 (Highway Commercial Zone)
R3B (Commercial Zone)
Mi (Multi -Family Residence Zone)
M2 (Light Industrial Zone)
IP (Heavy Industrial zone)
PC (Industrial Park Zone)
(Planned Commercial Zone)
(3) Fire Zone 3 shall incl
zoned as follollows: ude all that portion of the city
R1A
RIB (Single Family Residence Zone)
R2 (Single Family Residence Zone)
R3 (Two Family Residence Zone)
R3A (Multifamily Residence Zone)
(Multifamily Residence Zone)
(Code 1966, § 3.06.1; Ord. No. 2659; Ord. No. 76-2793,
2.24.76; Ord. No. 78.2926, § II(1), (2),10-17.78)
Croix reference—Zonis§ If,
6. Ch. 30,
Secs. 8.20_8.30. Reserved,
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ARTICLE III. ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS'
Sec. 8.31. Code—Adopted.
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
1985 Edition, is hereby adopted subject to the following amend-
ments. Said code shall be known as the Iowa City Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings Code or the dangerous buildings code. (Ord.
No. 77-2860, § 2, 9.6-77; Ord. No. 80-3003, § 2, 8-26-80; Ord. No.
84.3167, § 2,1.3.84; Ord. No. 87-3325, § 2,6-2-87)
Sec. 8.32. Same—Amendments.
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
1985 Edition, edited by the International Conference of Building
Officials, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 301, General, is amended by adding the following
definitions:
Building official. The enforcement of the provisions of
this code shall be the responsibility of the building official
and whenever the words health officer or fire marshal
shell be used in this code, it shell mean the building
official.
City manager. Whenever the words public works
director shall be used in this code, it shall mean the city
manager.
Section 501, General, 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 Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
.Editor's note—Ord. No. 77.2860, 1 6, enacted Sept. 6, 1977, repealed
.o Ord. No. 2712, enacted April 9, 1074, 11 11 and Ill of which had been
codified as Art. 111, 11 8.31, 8.32, which Coda sections were also derived
from Code 1966, 119.03.1. 9.03.2 and Ord. No. 2587. Sections 2-4 of Ord.
No. 77.2860 were codified w a new Art. III, 11 8.31-8.33 at the editor's
discretion. Section 5 of eabove ordirumce
es of the
dangerous building abatemencodewill be vailable In heocity clerk's
office.
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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 Administrative
Code.
(Ord. No. 77-2860, § 3, 9.6-77; Ord. No. 80-3003, § 3,8-26-80; Ord.
No. 84-3167, § 3, 1.3.84; Ord. No. 87.3325, § 2, 6-2-87)
Sec. S-33. Reserved.
Editor's note—At the editor's discretion, § 8.33, relative to appeals, hes
been deleted as being superseded by the amendment to § 501 of the Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, m set out in § B-32 of this Code.
Former § 8.33 derived from § 4 of Ord. No. 77.2860, adopted Sept. 6, 1977,
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 enforce.
ment agencies and departments shall give the historic preserva.
tion commission at least thirty (30) days' notice of any proposed
order which may affect the exterior features of any building for
remedying conditions determined to be dangerous to life, health
or property. (Ord. No. 84.3204, § 8A, 9.25.84; Ord. No. 87-3325, §
2,6-2-87)
Editor's note—At the request of the city, paragraph A of § 8 of Ord. No.
84.3204 has been included as part of Ch. 81 Art. III. The entire section is codified
also in Ch. 27, Art. V.
Secs. 8.35-8.43. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. MECHANICAL CODE*
Sec. 844. Adopted.
Subject to the following amendments, the 1985 Edition of the
Uniform Mechanical Code is hereby adopted. Said code shall be
*Editor's nota—Ord. No. 77.28631 § 8, repealed Ord. No. 74.2708,
enacted April 9, 1974, §§ 11, 111, and IX of which had been codified as Art.
IV, §§ 8.44-8.46. Sections 2-6 of Ord. No. 77.2863 were codified m e new
Art. IV, §§ 8.44-8.48, at the editor's discretion.
clerk's office. Section 7 provides that
copies of the Uniform Mechanical Code will be available from the city
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known as the Iowa City Mechanical Cod, No or the 2 Chan, nical code.
(Ord. No. 77-2863, h 2, 9.7.3324, h 3, 6.2.87)
Ord. Na. 84.3165, g 2, 1.3.84;4; Ord. No . 8
Sec. 8.45• Amendments,
The 1985 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code is amended
as follows:
Section 203, Board of appeals, is amended to read as follows:
Any person affected by any action, interpretation or
notice issued by the building officialwith he decision of the
m
Uniform Mechanical Code ay appeal
building official to the board of appeals. Such appeal
shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in the
Iowa City Administrative Code.
Violations, is amended to read as follows:
Section 204,
e building
sfied
(a) Notices. Whenever thwoo[ kc �� connecsattion
that a building or structure or any execution
therewith, the erection, construction,mitted or forbidden by
or repair of which is regulatedcon, P
this code, is being directed,
on orrequirementsements ofd, altered rth s code
oviolation of the P detailed statement or of a plan
or in violation of a of ermit or
submitted and approved thereunder or serve a written
certificate issued thereunder, he/she may
order or d scrontinuancehperson responsible
of suchillegalaction and the
directing
remedying of the condition that is in violation oft e
provisions or requirements of this code.
In case such notice or order is not promptly complied
with, the building official may request the city attorney to
institute and appropriate action or proceeding at law or in
equity to restrain, correct or remove such violntion or the
execution of work thereon or torethe remr correct
or to
the
erection or alteration of or to requireor structure
prevent the occupation or use of the building
erected, constructed or rovisionsn of violation
code or with
compliance with the P
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respect to which the requirements thereof or of any order
or direction made pursuant to provisions contained
therein, shall not have been complied with.
(b) Penalties. A person who shall violate a provision of
this code 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 submitted and approved thereunder shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one
hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment not exceeding
thirty (30) days.
buildingThe owner of a
anyt ing n v o ati noPremises
this code shall bePlaced or shall
exist and an architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or
corporation employed in connection therewith, or any who
may have assisted in the commission of such violation
shall be guilty of a separate offense.
(c) Abatement. The imposition of penalties herein
Prescribed shall not preclude the city attorney from _
instituting appropriate sction or proceeding to prevent an
unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration,
repair, conversion, maintenance or to restrain, correct or
abate a violation or to prevent the occupancy of a
building, structure or premises.
Section 304, Fees, subsection (b) is amended to read as follows;
(b) Permit fees A fee for each permit and fees for inspections
associated with said permits shall be paid to the building offi-
cial as established by resolution of council.
Whore 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 double fee
shall not relieve persons from fully complying with the
requirements of this code in the execution of their work
nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
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Section 305, Inspections, subsection (f) is amended to read
as follows:
(f) Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for
each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work
for which inspection is called is not complete or when
required corrections have not been made.
This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring
inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to
comply with the requirements of this code, but as
controlling the practice of calling for inspections before
the job is sufficiently completed to enable inspection or
reinspection. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the
approved plans are not readily available to the inspector,
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 as-
sessed, no additional inspection of the work will be
performed until the required fees have been paid.
Section 417, IDefinitionsj "0", is amended by adding the fol.
lowing definition:
Ordinary tightness means conditions where the building is
not sealed by the use of vapor barriers, weatherstripping, caulk-
ings, and other sealants and an adequate volume of air for
combustion and venting of products will be available.
The following sections of the Uniform Mechanical Code have
been deleted:
(1) Table 3-A.
(2) Section 304(c).
(Ord. No. 84-3166, $ 3, 1-3-84; Ord. No. 87.3324, 5 3, 6-2.87)
Section 508, Location, is amended to read as follows:
Appliances installed in garages, warehouses or other
areas where they may be subject to mechanical damage
shall be suitably guarded against such damage by being
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installed behind protective barriers or by being elevated or
located out of the normal path of vehicles.
Heating and cooling equipment located in a garage and
which generates a glow, spark or flame capable of igniting
flammable vapors shall be installed with the pilots and
burners or heating elements and switches at least
forty-eight (48) inches above floor level.
Where such appliances installed within a garage are
enclosed in a separate, approved compartment, having
access only from outside of the garage, such appliances
may be installed at floor level provided the required
combustion air is taken from and discharged to the
exterior of the garage.
Heating equipment located in rooms where cellulose nitrate
plastic is stored or processed shall comply with the fire code.
The following sections of the Uniform Mechanical Code have
been deleted:
(1) Table 3-A.
(2) Section 394(b).
(Ord. No. 84.3165, 4 3, 1-3-84)
Editor's note—Prior to amendment by § 3 of Ord. No. 84.3165, § 845 con-
tained amendments to the 1979 Uniform Mechanical Code, and derived from Ord.
No. 80.3002, § 3, enacted Aug. 26, 1980.
Additionally, §§ 8-46, relative to appeals, and 8-48, concerning viola-
tion notices, atop -work orders, penalties and abatement, have been de.
leted as having been superseded by amendments to the mechanical
code act out in § 8.45. The deleted sections derived from Ord. No.
77-2863, §§ 4 and G.
Sec. 8-46. Reserved.
Nnte—Sec the editor's note for § 8-45.
Sec. 847. Minimum requirements; conflicts in provisions.
The provisions of this code shall be held to be thq minimum
requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the city. Any higher standard in a
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statute of the State of Iowa or ordinance of the city shall be
applicable. (Ord. No. 77-2863, § 5, 9.6-77)
See. 8.48. Reserved.
Note—See the editor's note for § 8-45.
Secs. 8.49-8.57. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. HOUSE MOVERS*
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 8.58. Definitions.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein:
Building is any structure used or intended for supporting or
sheltering any use or occupancy which when loaded on any car.
*Editor's note—Ord. No. 83.3126, 4 2, adopted Juno 21, 1983, repealed Art. V,
"House Movers," consisting of 44 8,68-8.69, concerning general matters and 44
8.77-8.85, relative to licensee and permits. Section 2 of Ord. No. 833126 then
enacted a new An. V as herein set out. Former Art. V derived from Code 1966, 44
5.20.1-5.20.11; and from Ord. No. 2469; 77.2842, adopted Juno 28, 1977; and
803016, adopted Dec. 15,1980.
Cross references—Motor vehicles and tragic, Ch. 23; streets, sidewalks and
public places, Ch. 31.
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Sec. 8-153. Homeowners exempt from license requirements.
In cases in which an owner -occupant of a single-family dwell-
ing desires o install electrical equipment or perform any electri-
cal work in such single-family structure, he/she may appear be-
fore the electrical inspector and show that he/she is competent to
do the specific work. After such showing, he/she may obtain an
electrical permit by paying the proper fee. (Ord. No. 85-3220, § 3,
3-12.85)
Sec. 8-154. Inspections.
It shall be the duty of the person doing electrical work to notify
the electrical inspector that said work is ready for inspection.
The electrical inspector shall, without undue delay, perform the
required inspection and, if the work complies with the provisions
of this code, post an inspection notice on or near the work ap-
proved. Work that has no notice attached shall be considered
unapproved. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspec-
tion or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspec-
tion is called is not complete or when corrections called for are
not made.
No electrical work shall be concealed in any manner from
access or sight until such work has been inspected and approved
by the electrical inspector,
The electrical inspector shall, at the permittee's expense, have
the authority to remove or cause the removal of lath, plaster,
boarding or any other obstruction which may prevent the proper
inspection of wires or electrical equipment,
When a person is notified that defects exist, he/she shall make
corrections within thirty (30) days after notification. If the correc-
tions are not made, the permittee shall not be issued any other
els tpeits until said defects are corrected and 1 given by the
ri of inspector. . (Ord. No. 85-3229, § 3, 3.12-85)
Secs. 8-155—&100. Reserved.
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ARTICLE VII. PLUMBING'
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
sec. 8-161. Code—Adopted.
Subject to the amendments described in section 8.162, below,
Chapters 1 through 13, and Appendix C, of the 1985 Edition of
the Uniform Plumbing Code promulagated by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials are hereby
adopted, and shall be known as the Iowa City Plumbing Code or
the plumbing code. (Ord. No. 84.3166, 4 2, 1.3.84; Ord. No. 85-
3223, 4 2, 1.29.85; Ord. No. 87-3323, 4 2, 6.2-87)
Sec. 8.162. Amendments.
The code adopted by section 8.161 of this chapter is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 117, Defunition of terms, "p'; is amended by adding the
following definitions:
(d)1 Plumber, inactive The term "inactive plumber" shall
mean any licensed plumber who is not currently employed nor
actively participating in the plumbing trade.
(d)2 Plumber, journeyman. The term "journeyman plumber"
means any licensed person who labors at the trade of plumbing
as an employee.
(d)3 Plumber, master. The term "master plumber" means
any licensed person who undertakes or offers to undertake, to
plan for, Jay out, supervise, and do plumbing for a fixed sum,
fee, or other compensation.
-Editor's note—At the discretion of the editor, Ord. No. 84.3166, adopted Jan.
3, 1984, as amended by Ord. No. 85.3223, adopted Jan. 29, 1985, has been
.o' Included as Art. VII. of Ch. 8. Ord. No. 84.3166 did not specify City Code section
numbers for Its provisions. See also the editor's nolo for Art. VI, concerning the
renumbering of Art VII.
Cross references—Manufactured housing park utility requirements, 122-36;
subdivision sower, drain and water specifications, 44 32.55-3257; sewers and
sowago disposal, 4 33.16 at seq.; water, 4 33.115 at seq.
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Section 120, Definition of terms, '
following definition: S" is amended by adding the
(d)1 Semer and water
service installer. The term
water service installer" Shall m"sewer and
install eon any
person licensed to
only the building sewer and that portion of the building
drain from outside the building
wall
wall and the water service from to just inside the building
water meter. m the water main
to the building
Section 401(y is amended to read as follows:
Drabioge Pipe shallb
e cast nized wrought iiron, lead,
�IADSZ
opper,rbrass PVCvaniedeor other
approved materials having a smooth and
that:
uniform bore, except
1, Galvanized wrought iron
or galvanized steel pipe shall
not be used underground and shall be kept at least
(6) inches above
the ground. six
2.
ABS PVC pipes and fittings shall be marked to show
conformance with the standards
in the code. ADS and
PVC installations are limited to
construction not exceed-
ing the following conditions:
(A) Horizontal and vertical pipingshall be installed with
restraint fittings
or an approved expansion joint or
a minimum of twentyfour (24) incheforty.five•degree
every
feet.s,
B) A11sin installaset
tions irtshall be made
in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations
(C) lnstallutions shall
not be made in an.
the surrounding temy apace where
perature
will exceed one hun.
dred forty degrees (190°) Fahrenheit or in any
struction
con.
or space where combustible materials are
prohibited by any applicable building
code or regu.
lotion or in any licensed institutional occupancy
special
peptwhere ex-
conditions require other than meta]
Pipe, i.e., in acid waste or deionized water systems,
plastic
Pipe and other materi
the als may be approved by
administrative
authority,
(D) No Plastic Pipe shall be installed underground,
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Note: Installation of ABS and PVC piping beyond the
limits of (D) may be approved by the administrative
authority for a particular case when certified by a pro.
fessional engineer.
3. CI soil pipe and type M copper pipe shall be the only
materials permitted for underground installation within
a building.
Section 403(a) is amended by adding the following sentence:
There shall be at least one four -inch drain pipe from the
sewer to the drainage stack.
Section 409(a) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Drainage piping serving fixtures, the flood level rims of
which are located below the elevation of the curb or property
line, at the point where the building sewer crosses under the
curb or property line, and above the crown level of the main
sewer, shall drain by gravity into the main sewer, and shall be
Protected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved
type backwater valve, and each such backwater valve shall be
installed only in that branch or section of the drainage system
which receives the discharge from fixtures located below the
elevation of the curb or property line. The requirements of this
subsection shall apply only when it is determined necessary by
the administrative authority or the engineers of the governing
body, based on local conditions.
Table 4.3 is amended by deleting reference to footnote 3 for
vent piping maximum units of one and one-half (1'6) inch (38.1mm)
pipe size.
Section 502 is amended by deleting subsection (a) and adding
new subsections (a), (c), and (d) as follows:
(a) No vent will be required on a three-inch basement floor
drain provided its drain branches into the house drain on the
sewer side at a distance of five (5) feet or more from the base of
the stack and the branch line to such floor drain is not more
than twelve (12) feet in length.
(c) In single-family and two-family dwellings no vent will be
required on a two-inch basement P trap, provided the drain
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branches into a properly vented house drain or branch three (3)
inches or larger, on the sewer side at a distance of five (5) feet
or more from the base of the stack and the branch to such P
trap is not more than eight (8) feet in length. In buildings of
one interval, where only a lavatory, sink or urinal empties into
the stack, the five-foot distance from the base of the stack does
not apply.
(d) Where permitted by the adminstrative authority, vent
piping may be omitted on basement water closets in remodel-
ing of existing construction only.
Section 503(a) is amended by deleting subsection. (2) and adding
new subsections (2) and (3) as follows:
(2) ABS and PVC pipes and fittings shall be marked to show
conformance with the standards in the code. ABS and PVC
installations are limited to construction not exceeding the fol-
lowing conditions:
(a) Horizontal and vertical piping shall be installed with
restraint fittings or an approved expansion joint or a
minimum of twenty-four (24) inches, forty -five -degree
offset every thirty (30) feet.
(b) All installations shall be made in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
(c) Installations shall not be made in any space where the
surrounding temperature will exceed one hundred forty
(140) degrees Fahrenheit or in any construction or space
where combustible materials are prohibited by any ap.
plicable building code or fire regulation or in any li-
censed institutional occupancy except where special condi.
tions require other than metal pipe; i.e., in acid waste or
deionized water systems, plastic pipe or other materials
may be approved by the administrative authority.
(d) No plastic pipe shall be installed underground.
NOTE: Installation of ABS and PVC piping beyond the lim.
its of (d) may be approv@d by the administrative authority for
a particular case when certified by a professional engineer.
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(3) Cl soil pipe and type M copper pipe shall be the only
materials permitted for underground installation with a building.
Section 504(a) is amended by adding the following sentence:
There shall be at least one three-inch main stack for each
building.
Section 505(d) is amended to read as follows:
(d) All vent pipes shall extend undiminished in size above
the roof or shall be reconnected with a soil or waste vent of
Proper size. No vent smaller than three (3) inches shall extend
through the roof.
Section 505 is amended by adding a subsection (g) to read as
follows:
(g) In all new residential construction with a basement, at
least one two-inch dry vent shall be available in the basement
for future use.
Section 506(a) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Each vent pipe or stack shall extend through its flashing
and shall terminate vertically not less than twelve (12) inches
above the roof and not less than twelve (12) inches from any
vertical surface.
Section 506(c) is amended to read as follows:
(c) Vent pipes shall be extended separately or combined, of
full required size, not less than twelve (12) inches above the
roof or fire wall. Flagpoling of vents is prohibited except where
the roof is used for purposes other than weather protection. All
vents within ten (10) feet of any part of the roof that is used for
such other purposes shall extend not less than seven (7) feet
above such roof and shall be securely stayed.
Section 608(c) is amended to read as follows:
(c) No domestic dishwashing machine shall be directly con.
nected to a drainage system or food waste disposer without the
use of an approved dishwasher air -gap fitting on the discharge
side of the dishwashing machine, or by looping the discharge
line of the dishwasher as high as possible near the flood level of
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the kitchen sink. Listed air -gaps shall be installed with the
flood level (FL) marking at or above the flood level of the sink
or drain board, whichever is higher.
Section 613 is amended by adding a new subsection (d) to read
as follows..
(d) The following wet venting conditions are given as exam.
. ples of common conditions used in residential construction which
are allowed under this code, provided the piping sizes are main-
tained as required by other sections of this code and the wet
vented section is vertical.
(1) Single bathroom groups. A group of fixtures located on
the same floor level may be group vented but such in-
stallations shall be subject to the following limitations:
(a) Two (2) fixtures with a combined total of four (4)
fixture units may drain into the vent of a three-inch
closet branch.
�j (b) One fixture of two (2) or less units may drain into a
vent of a one -and -one -half-inch bathtub waste pipe,
(c) Two (2) fixtures of two (2) or less units each may
drain into the vent of a two-inch bathtub waste serv.
ing two (2) or less tubs providing that they drain into
the vent at the same location.
(2) A single bathroom group of fixtures on the top floor may
be installed with the drain from a back -vented lavatory
serving as a wet vent for a bathtub or shower stall and
for the water closet, provided that:
(a) Not more than one fixture unit is drained into a
one -and -one -half-inch diameter wet vent or not more
than four (4) fixture units drain into a two-inch di.
ameter wet vent, ,
(b) The horizontal branch shall be a minimum of two (2)
inches and connect to the stack at the same level as
the water closet drain or below the water closet
drain when installed on the top Floor. It may also
connect to the water closet arm.
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(3) Common vent. A common vent may be used for two (2)
fixtures set on the same floor level but connecting at
different levels in the stack providing the vertical drain
is one pipe size larger than the upper fixture drain but
in no case smaller than the lower fixture drain.
(4) Double bathroom group. Where bathrooms or water clos-
ets or other fixtures are located on opposite sides of a
wall or partition or are adjacent to each other within the
prescribed distance, such fixtures may have a common
soil or waste pipe and common vent. Water closets hav-
ing a common soil and vent stack shall drain into the
stack at the same level.
(5) Basement closets. Basement closets or floor drain in one -
and two-family dwellings may be vented by the waste
line from a first floor sink or lavatory having a one -and -
one -half-inch waste and vent pipe.
Section 615 is amended by adding the following subsection (h):
(h) In lieu of the conventional combination waste and vent
system, a loop system consisting of a drain sized one pipe size
larger than the trap may be used provided that such drain pipe
continues upward beyond the trap arm as high as possible and
returns to the top of the drain system, below the floor, down.
stream on the horizontal drain. Loop systems must be approved
by the plumbing inspector prior to installation and shall be
limited to sinks and lavatories in islands or in remodeling
work,
Table No. 7-1 is amended to read as follows:
TABLE 7.1
Horizontal Distance of Trap Arms
(except for water closet
and similar fixtures)
Trap Arm
(Inches)
Distance
Trap to Vent
(Feet)
1 V .........................................
1% ............................... I.........
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Trap Arm Trap to Vent
(Inches) (Feet)
2 .......................................... 8
3 ..........................................12
4 and larger.................................12
Slope one-quarter inch per foot.
• The developed length between the trap of a water closet or
similar fixture (measured from the top of closet ring to
inner edge of vent) and its vent shall not exceed six (6) feet.
Section 1004(x) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast
iron, galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, gal-
vanized steel, or other approved materials. Lead pipe, lead
solders and flux containing more than two-tenths (0.2) per cent
lead shall not be used in any potable water system. Asbestos -
cement, CPVC PB, PE, or PVC water pipe manufactured to
recognized standards may be used for cold water distribution
systems outside a building. All materials used in the water
supply system, except valves and similar devices, shall be of a
like material, except where otherwise approved by the admin•
istrative authority.
Section 1105, Size of building sewers, is amended to read as
follows:
The minimum size of any building sewer shall be four (4)
inches.
Appendix C is amended to read as follows:
Whenever urinals are provided, one water closet less than
the number of specified may be provided for each urinal in-
stalled, except the number of water closets in such cases shall
not be reduced to less than one-half of the minimum specified.
Appendix C, footnote B is added to read an follows:
The administrative authority may reduce the occupant load
of a building, for the purpose of determining minimum plumb.
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ing facilities, by up to twenty-five (25) per cent provided that
the arrangement of the facilities allows for convenient access
by all occupants,
The following sections of the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Plumb-
ing Code adopted by section 8.161 of this chapter are hereby
deleted:
(1) Part 1, Administration
(2) Section 310(c)
(3) Section 1008(()
(Ord. No. 84-3166, § 3, 1.3-84; Ord. No. 85.3223, § 3W-45),1.29-85;
Ord. No. 87.3323, § 2, 6-2.87)
Sec. 8.163. Garage floor drain.
Garages and other structures for the housing, sale, or repair of
automobiles or for the commercial washing, or repairing of au-
tomobiles which connect with the sewer shall be provided with a
proper means for draining the floors and repair pits so that no
drainage therefrom shall flow over any street, alley, sidewalk, or
pavement approach. Such drains shall be so constructed as to
have a device for catching sand, silt, or other solids and to have a
seal depth of not less than six (6) inches above the sand receiver;
and the outlet shall not be smaller than a four -inch connection.
All materials used for vents and waste lines shall conform with
the other provisions hereof. The trap shell be constructed of cast
iron, cement, or hard burned brick laid in cement mortar with an
accessible iron cover. Any place of business where gasoline, ben-
zine, naphtha, or other inflammable solutions or compounds are
used or kept shall be provided with special drains in the same
manner as those required for garages. Such drains and traps
must be approved by the plumbing inspector. (Ord. No. 84.31dd, 4
22, 1-3.84; Ord. No. 87.3323, § 2, 6-2.87)
Sec. 8.164. Connection to the public sewer.
.o' (a) Unless special permission is endorsed on the permit, the
junction pieces, slants, or Y's, which have been built into the
sewer during construction, must be used for connecting all pri.
vate sewers or house drains.
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(b) In all cases the trench must be of ample width at the point
of connection and all rubbish removed for purpose of inspection;
and the actual connection with said junction piece, slant, or Y
must be made in the presence of the plumbing inspector or his
authorized agent. The cover on the Y Branch on the sewer should
be carefully removed in order to prevent injury to the socket. If
there is no junction piece, slant, or Y already in the sewer, a
permit to cut the sewer will be granted by the plumbing inspec.
tor; and the connection shall be made by the use of an approved
saddle top fitting.
(c) The excavation showing the connections shall be kept open
by the plumber until the plumbing inspector has been notified.
Note: Mortar connections may be authorized by the plumbing
inspector when soil conditions and trench depth warrant special
consideration. (Ord. No. 84-3166, § 23, 1.3.84; Ord. No. 87.3323, §
2,6-2-87)
Secs. 8.165-8.170. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT*
Sec. 8.171. Board of examiners.
(a) Creation. There is hereby established a board of examiners
of plumbers for the City of Iowa City.
(b) Membership. The board of examiners of plumbers shall con.
sist of four (4) members who shall be appointed by the mayor with
the concurrence of the city council; one shall be a master plumb.
er; one shall be a journeyman plumber; and two (2) shall be
representatives of the public who are qualified by experience and
training to pass upon matters pertaining to the plumbing trade
and interpretations of the plumbing inspector. A chairman shall
be elected annually from the appointed members. The plumbing
-Editor's note-4ieclion 2 of Ord, No. 87.3323, adopted June 2, 1887, repealed
and reenacted Art. VII, updating the plumbing code. Prior to the passnge of
87.3323, Art. VII contained a third division, "Licensee and Permits," the sub•
stance of which has been incorporated in current Div. 2. Formerly, Divs.2 and 3
censisled of If 8.171-8.188, deriving from Ord. No. 84.3166, adopted Jan. 3,
1884, and Ord. No, 863223, adopted Jan. 28, 1886.
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inspector shall be an ex officio member of and serve as secretary
to the board. All appointed members of the board shall be quali.
fied electors of the City of Iowa, and shall serve without
compensation.
(c) Terms. The term of office for each appointed member shall
be two (2) years; and no appointed member shall be appointed to
more than two (2) consecutive terms on the board. All terms shall
commence on January 1 of the year of appointment. Three (3)
members of said board of examiners shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of all business.
(d) Duties. It shall be the duty of the board of examiners to
examine each applicant desiring to engage in the work of plumb-
ing, whether as a master plumber, a journeymen plumber or as a
sewer and water service installer. The board shall examine ap-
plicants as to their practical knowledge of plumbing; and if an
applicant demonstrates his/her competency therein, the board
shall issue a license authorizing the applicant to engage in the
work of plumbing.
The board of examiners, except the plumbing inspector, shall
also serve as a grievance board. Should any disagreement arise
between a master plumber and the plumbing inspector relative
to the proper or improper installation of any work governed by
this chapter, either party may appeal to the grievance board
which shall pass judgement on that matter. If a plumber on the
board is involved in the dispute, the other members of the board
shall appoint an alternate, qualified master plumber, who is an
elector of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to act in his/her stead.
Appeals shall be in accordance with the p,ocednr^s set forth in
the Iowa City Administrative Code (Chapter 2, Article IX). (Ord.
No. 87.3323, 6 3, 6.2.87)
Cross reference—Iowa City administrativo code, 4 2.180 et eeq.
Sec. 8.172. Ucrnses—When required
(a) No person shall undertake or offer to undertake, plan for,
lay out, supervise, or do plumbing for a fixed sum, fee, or other
compensation within Iowa City unless such person shall have
obtained a master plumber's license from the city.
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(b) No person shall work as a journeyman plumber within the
city until such person shall have obtained a journeyman plumb-
er's license from the city.
(c) No person shall work as a sewer and water service installer
within the city until such person shall have obtained a sewer and
water service installer's license. (Ord. No. 87.3323, § 2, 6.2.87)
Sec. 8.173. Same—Application.
Any person required by this division to possess a license for
Plumbing work shall make application to the board of examiners
of plumbers. (Ord. No. 87-3323, § 2, 6.2-87)
Sec. 8.174. Same—Application and examination fee.
The examination fee for those person applying for a license for
Plumbing work shall be established by resolution of council and
shall not be refunded. (Ord. No. 87.3323, § 2, 6.2.87)
Sec, 8.175. Licensing standards.
The board of examiners shall issue licenses pursuant to the
following provisions:
(a) A master plumber's license shall be issued to every person
who demonstrates satisfactory completion of one year's
experience as a licensed journeyman plumber and success-
fully passes the examination conducted by the board of
examiners of plumbers. The fee for the license shall be set
by resolution of council.
(b) A journeyman plumber's license shall be issued to every
person who demonstrates satisfactory completion of four
(4) years' experience as an apprentice plumber and sue.
cessfully passes the examination conducted by the board of
examiners of plumbers, The fee for the license shall be set
by resolution of counci{
(c) A sewer and water service installer's license shall be IS.
sued to every person who successfully passes the examine.
tion conducted by the board of examiners of plumbers. The
fee for the license shall be set by resolution of council.
(Ord. No. 87.3323, § 2, 6-2-87)
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Sec. 8.116. Reexaminations for license.
for
Any person who fails to pass the exams atiexam on y apply d.
re-examination at -2.87) he next regularly
No. 87-3323 4 2,
Sec. 8.177. License renewals, reviously been revoked shall
Every license which has not pear. Renewal fees shall be as
license that has expired may be
expire on December 31 of each y
established by council. Any s after the expiration date upon
reinstated within sixty (60) day da per
ep
payment of an
nronof additional ten
aforementioneddola)sixtystaYeP reinstatement feno
e.
After the exp on re-examination. (Ord. No.
license shall be
renewed except up
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Sec. 8.178. License revocation• lumbers may revoke any li•
etency or
(a) The board of examiners o P fraud. Licen-
cense issued by them if the license holder shows iby ncome
ng of any license or the ob-
lack of knowledge or if the license dins obtained license
ses are not transferrable.under for any other person shall be deemed
its taining of pernal
cause for revocation. lumbing inspector
opportunity for an
(b) Revocation shall occur only after the P
before the grievance board. Such notice
has given the licensee written notice and an rovSuch of the
administrative hearing pursuant to the p Code
and hearing shall be conducted ter 2 Article IX of the City
city's administrative code (Chap
of Ordinances). reason, another license shall
(c) If a license is revoked for any
not be issued for at least 87)elve (12) months after revocation.
(Ord. No. 87.3323, 4 2,6
Sec. S-179. Inactive license. icense may be classified as inactive
the li-
Any current plumbing lumbing license as
upon written request of he licensee. Once s l classified,
cense holder is p
to r
.ttednaintaito obtain a plumbing permit
current but will not be p
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nor otherwise actively48482
City, The license participate in the plumbing trade in Iowa
Payment of may be reactivated within three (3) years upon
the full license fee for that year. After a license has
been classified as inactive for three (3)years or more, or has been
Previously
reactivated twice, a reactivation exam shall be re-
quired. The fee for an inactive license shall be set by resolution of
council. (Ord. No. 87.3323, S 2, 6-2.87)
Sec. 8.180 Permit required.
shall
ul r
ny Person
ra airrtor replace oracafuse toabe installed, removedto install, ,
alter
,
paired, or replaced only plumbing, gas or altered, re-
ar any fixture or water heating drains
Ing or premises without first obtaining me Pt in a work,
g equipment to a l u b.
ing inspector. s a permit from
the Plumb.
(b) A separate permit shall be obtained for each structure.
Public sewers and Will (c) Permits are required in order to make connections with
ued I
on Y when
Promise' to be connected ais is compliance with Plumbing
provisions of
this article, son the
to do
(d) No permittee shall allow any Person not in his/her employ
87-3323or done any work under permit. (Ord. No.
See. 8.181• Work not requiring a Permit.
No permit shall be required for the following repair work: the
stopping of leaks in drains or soil, waste or vent pipes, and the
becomes
oestoppages to pipes valves or fixtures. However, if it
becomes necessary new
remove, replace or rearrange
shall 3, considered new work which requires a
87.3323, ; °°Y Part, it
4 2, 6.2.87) permit. (Ord. No,
Sec. 8.182. Permittee.
(ue Only o person holding n valid master plumber's license
issued by the City of Iowa City may obtain a permit to
work by
by this article, exceot na n ..G__ _
section. - Perform
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(b) A permit may be issued to the owner of an existing single-
family dwelling, which is owner -occupied pursuant to a valid
certificate of occupancy and used exclusively for residential pur-
poses, to do any work regulated by this article in connection with
said dwelling and accessory buildings. The owner must person-
ally purchase all material and perform all labor in connection
therewith. All work shall comply with this article.
(c) A permit may be issued to the holder of a valid sewer and
water service installer's license for the installation of a building
sewer and water service only. (Ord. No. 87-3323, § 2, 6-2.87)
Sec. 8.183. Application for permit.
On an application form provided by the city, the applicant
shall describe the work proposed to be done, the location, owner-
ship, occupancy, and use of the premises. The plumbing inspector
may require plans, specifications, drawings and such other in.
formation that he/she deems necessary. If the plumbing inspector
is of the opinion from the information furnished that the appli.
cant is in compliance with this article, he/she shall issue the
permit upon payment of the required fee. (Ord. No. 87-3323, § 2,
6.2.87)
Sec. 8.184. Permit restrictions.
(a) Time limitation. A permit shall expire if the work author.
ized is not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after
issuance or if the work authorized is suspended for a period of one
hundred eighty (180) days. Prior to resumption of work, a new
permit must be obtained. The renewal fee shall be one-half of the
original fee provided no changes have been made in the plans
and specifications and the suspension did not exceed one year.
(b) No waiver. The issuance of permit shall be construed as a
waiver of any of the provisions of this article. It shall not prevent
the plumbing inspector from requiring the correction of errors or
from preventing construction in violation of this article or from
revoking any permit issued in error.
(c) Display. The permit and the approved plans or specifics.
tions shall, at all times, be available at the location of the work
permitted thereby. (Ord. No. 87.3323, § 2, 6.2.87)
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Sec. 8.185. Insurance.
Before a permit to perform plumbing work may be issued, the
applicant shall have on file with the plumbing inspector a copy of
a certificate of insurance stating the liability amounts of no less
than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) property dam-
age and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) bodily inju-
ry. The City of Iowa City shall be named as an additional in-
sured. The policy shall also provide for at least thirty (30) days'
notice by the insurer to the city of termination of the policy by
the insured or insurer. Plumbing permits issued under section
8.182(6) of this chapter shall be exempted from this insurance
requirement. (Ord. No. 87-3323, § 2, 6-2.87)
Sec. 8.186. Permit and inspection fees.
All applicants shall pay the proper permit and inspection fees
as established by resolution of council.
Any person who commences work prior to obtaining a permit
shall be charged double fee unless he/she demonstrates to the
satisfaction of the plumbing inspector that it was an emergency.
(Ord. No. 87-3323, § 2, 6.2-87)
Sec. 8.187. Inspections.
(a) It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized
by the permit to notify the plumbing inspector that the work is
ready for inspection not less than twenty-four (24) hours before
the work is to be inspected.
(b) It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized
by the permit to ensure that the work will stand the test pre-
scribed before giving notification.
(c) No work Shull be covered or concealed in any manner before
it has been examined and approved by the plumbing inspector.
(Ord. No. 87.3323, § 2, 6.2.87)
Sec. 8.188. Plumbing inspector.
(a) Duties, It shall be the duty of the plumbing inspector to
administer and enforce the provisions of this article, sign and
issue all notices, permits, and licenses, pass upon all plans sub.
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mitted, and keep complete records of all official work performed
in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(b) Right of entry. The plumbing inspector shall carry proper
credentials and shall upon presentation of his/her credentials
during business hours, have the right of entry to inspect all
buildings and premises in the performance of his/her duties.
(c) Stopping work Whenever in the opinion of the plumbing
inspector the continuance of plumbing work is contrary to public
welfare by reason of defective or illegal work in violation of
provision of this article, he/she may order, either orally or in
writing, all further work to be stopped and may require suspen-
sion of work until the condition in violation has been remedied.
Any oral order shall be confirmed in writing.
(d) Excavations All excavations made for the purpose of laying
water pipes or sewerage from the property line to the building
line shall be under the direction and subject to the approval of
the plumbing inspector. (Ord. No. 87.3323, $ 2, 6.2-87)
Sec. 8.188. Violations.
(a) Notices.
(1) Whenever the plumbing inspector discovers that any un-
sanitary condition exists or that any construction or work
regulated by this article is dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary,
a nuisance or a menace to life, health, or property, or
otherwise in violation of this article, he/she may serve a
written order upon the person responsible therefor direct.
ing discontinuance of such illegal action and the remedy-
ing of the condition which is in violation of the provisions
of the article.
(2) Refusal or failure to comply with any order shall be con-
sidered a violation of this article.
(3) If the order is not promptly complied with, the plumbing
inspector may request that the city attorney institute an
appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain,
correct, or remove such violation,
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(b) Violators. The owner of a structure or premises where any-
thing in violation of this article shall exist and any architect,
builder, contractor, agent, person or corporation employed in con-
nection therewith and any who may have assisted in the commis-
sion of such violation shall be each guilty of a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 87.3323, 4 2, 6.2-87)
Sec. 8.190. Penalties.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding one
hundred dollars ($100.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty
(30) days. (Ord. No. 87.3323, 6 2, 6-2-87)
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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS«
Art. L In General, 46 11.1-11.6
Art, It. Floodplain Management, 11 11.7-11.13
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Secs, 11-1-11-6, Reserved.
ARTICLE II. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Sec, 11-7. Legal authority, findings of fact and purpose.
(a) Legal authority. Chapter 364 of the Code of Iowa grants
cities the authority, except as expressly limited by the Constitu-
tion and if not inconsistent with the laws of the General Assem-
__ bly, to exercise any power and perform any function they deem
appropriate to protect and preserve the rights, privileges, and
property of the city or of its residents, and to preserve and im-
prove the peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort, and convenience
of its residents,
(b) Findings of fact.
(1) The flood hazard areas of Iowa City are subject to periodic
inundation which can result in loss of life and property,
health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and
governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures
for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax
base, all of which adversely affect the peace, safety, health
welfare comfort, and convenience of its residence.
(2) These flood losses, hazards, and related adverse effects are
caused by the occupancy of flood hazard areas by uses
.Editor's note—Ord. No. 85.3229, 1 2, adopted March 12, 1985, repealed Ch.
11, "Electricity;' which comprised three articles, 11 11.1-11,12 11-24-11-27.
11.38-11.53, and derived from Ord. No. 82.3955, 1 2, adopted April 13, 1982,
"Electricity" is nowcovered in Art, VII arch. 8. Subsequently, a n
11 was enacted by Ord. No, 873318, ow Ch. 11, Art,
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vulnerable to flood damages which create hazardous con-
ditions as a result of being inadequately elevated or oth-
erwise protected from flooding, and the cumulative effect
of obstructions on the floodplain causing increases in flood
heights and velocities.
(3) This article relies upon engineering methodology for ana-
lyzing flood hazards which is consistent with the standards
established by the department of natural resources.
(c) Statement of purpose It is the purpose of this article to
protect and preserve the rights, and privileges and property of
Iowa City and its residents and to preserve and to improve the
peace, safety, health, welfare, and comfort and convenience of its
residents by minimizing those flood losses described in subsec-
tion (b) (2), above, with provisions designed to:
(1) Reserve sufficient floodplain area for the conveyance of
flood flows so that flood heights and velocities will not be
increased substantially.
(2) Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health,
safety or property in times of flood or which cause exces-
sive increases in flood heights or velocities.
(3) Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including public
utilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood
damage at the time of initial construction.
(4) Protect individuals from buying lands which are unsuited
for intended purposes because of flood hazard.
(5) Assure that eligibility is maintained for property owners
in the city to purchase flood insurance though the national
flood insurance program. (Ord. No. 87.3318, 4 1(2), 5.5.87)
sec. 11.8. Definitions.
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this
article shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they
have in common usage and to give this article its most reason-
able application.
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(b) (1) Basement- Any enclosed area of a building which has
its floor or lowest level below ground level (subgrade)
on all sides. Also see "lowest floor."
(d) (l) Development- Any man-made change to improved or
unimproved real estate, including but not limited to
buildings or other structures, mining, dredging,
streambank erosion control measures, filling, grading,
paving, excavation or drilling operations.
(p (1) Factory -built home Any structure designed for resi-
dential use which is wholly or in substantial part made,
fabricated, formed or assembled in manufacturing fa-
cilities for installation or assembly and installation on
a building site. For the purpose of this article, factory -
built homes include mobile homes, manufactured homes
and modular homes and also include park trailers,
travel trailers and other similar vehicles placed on a
site for greater than one hundred eighty (180) consec-
utive days. (Editorial note: The definition of mobile
home in the zoning ordinance specifically excludes travel
trailers and similar vehicles.)
(2) Factory -built home park A parcel or contiguous par•
cels of land divided into two or more factory -built home
lots for rent or sale.
(3) Flood: A general and temporary condition of partial or
complete inundation of normally dry land areas re-
sulting from the overflow of streams or rivers or from
the unusual and rapid runoff of surface waters from
any source.
(4) Flood elevation: The elevation floodwaters would reach
at a particular site during the occurrence of a specific
flood. For instance, the 100 -year flood elevation is the
elevation of floodwaters related to the occurrence of
the 100 -year flood.
L on. is] me.prepared
(b) Flood insurance rate map: T e o Ic
as part of (but published sepm•alely from) the flood
insurance study which delineates both the need hazards
areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the
community.
(6) Flood insurance study: A study initiated, funded, and
published by the Federal Insurance Administration
for the purpose of evaluating in detail the existence
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and severity of flood hazards, providing the city with
the neccessary information for adapting a floodplain
management program, and establishing actuarial flood
insurance rates.
(7) Floodplain: Any land area susceptible to being inun-
dated by water as a result of a flood.
(8) Floodplain management' An overall program of cor-
rective and preventive measures for reducing flood
damages and promoting the wise use of floodplain,
including but not limited to emergency preparedness
plans, flood control works, floodproofing and floodplain
management regulations.
(9) Floodprooflng: Any combination of structural and non.
structural additions, changes, or adjustments to struc-
tures, including utility and sanitary facilities, which
Will reduce or eliminate flood damage to such structures.
(10) Roadway.- The channel of a river or stream and those
portions of the floodplains adjoining the channel which
are reasonably required to carry and discharge flood.
waters or flood flows so that confinement of flood flows
to the floodway area will not result in substantially
higher flood levels and flow velocities.
(11) Roadway Fringe- Those portions of the floodplain, other
than the floodway, which can be filled, leveed, or oth.
erwise obstructed without causing substantially higher
flood levels or flow velocities.
(1) Lowest floor. The floor of the lowest enclosed area in a
building including a basement except when all the
following criteria are met:
a. The enclosed area is designed to flood to equalize
hydrostatic pressure during floods with walls or
openings that satisfy the provision of section 11.10:
(aX4)a,and
b. The enclosed area is unfinished (not carpeted,
drywalled, etc.) and used solely for low damage
Potential uses such as building access, parking or
storage, and
c. Machinery and service facilities (e.g., hot water
henter, furnace, electrical service) contained in
the enclosed area are located at least one foot above
the 100•year flood level, and
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d. The enclosed area is not a "basement" as defined
in this section.
In cases where the lowest enclosed area satisfies cri-
teria a, b, c, and d, above, the lowest floor is the floor of
the next highest enclosed area that does not satisfy
the criteria above.
(n) (1) New construction (new buildings, factory -built home
parks): Those structures or development for which the
start of construction commenced on or after the effec-
tive date of the flood insurance rate map.
(o) (1) One,hundred-year flood• A flood, the magnitude of which
has a one per cent chance of being equaled or exceeded
in any given year or which, on the average, will be
equaled or exceeded at least once every one hundred
(100) years.
(s) (1) Structure- Anything constructed or erected on the ground
or attached to the ground, including but not limited to
buildings, factories, sheds cabins, factory -built homes,
storage tanks, and other similar uses.
(2) Substantial improvement Any improvement to a struc.
ture which satisfies either of the following criteria:
a. Any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a
structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty
(50) per cent of the market value of the structure
either before the improvement or repair is start.
ed, or if the structure has been damaged and is
being restored before the damage occurred. For
the purposes of this definition, "substantial im.
provement" is considered to occur when the first
alteration affects the external dimensions of the
structure. The term does not, however, include
any project for improvement of a structure to com-
ply with existing slate or local health, sanitary, or
safety code specifications which are solely necessary
to assure safe conditions for the existing use.
b. Any addition which increases the original floor
area of a building by twenty-five (25) per cent or
more. All additions constructed after June 5, 1985,
shall be added to any proposed addition in deter.
mining whether the total increase in original floor
space would exceed twenty-five (25) per cent. (Ord.
No. 87.3318, 4 1(2), 5.5.87)
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Sec. 11-9. General provisions.
(a) Lands to which regulations apply. These floodplain manage-
ment regulations shall apply to all lands and uses which have
significant flood hazards. The Flood boundary and floodway map
and the flood insurance rate map, dated June 5, 1985, which were
prepared as part of the Iowa City flood insurance study, shall be
used to identify such hood hazard areas and all areas shown
thereon to be within the boundaries of the 100 -year flood shall be
considered as having significant flood hazards. Where uncertainty
exists with respect to the precise location of the 100 -year flood
boundary, the location shall be determined on the basis of the
100 -year flood elevation at the particular site in question. The
Iowa City flood insurance study is hereby adopted by reference
and is made a part of this article for the purpose of administering
floodplain management regulations.
(b) Compliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be used
and no structure shall be located, extended, converted or struc.
turally altered without full compliance with the terms of this
article and other applicable regulations which apply to uses within
the jurisdiction of this article.
(c) Abrogation and greater restrictions. It is not intended by
this article to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements,
covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this article im-
poses greater restrictions, the provision of this article shall pre.
vail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this article are hereby
repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only.
(d) Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the
provisions of this article shall be held to be minimum require-
ments and shall be liberally construed in favor of the governing
body and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other
powers granted by state statutes.
(e) Warning and disclaimer of liability. The degree of flood
protection required by this article is considered reasonable for
regulatory purposes and is based on engineering and scientific
methods of study. Larger floods may occur on rare occasions.
Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes
such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This
article does not imply that areas outside the regulated areas or
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that uses permitted within the regulated areas will be free from
flooding or flood damages. This articleer employee all not create
lity
on the part of Iowa City or any
flood damages that result from reliance on this article or any
administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(f) Severability. If any section, clause, provision or portion of
competent
juriunconstitutional
sdiction the orl
this art ce hall notf be affected
thereby. (Ord. No. 87.3318, § 1(2), 5.5.87)
Sec. 11.10. Floodplain management standards.
(a) General floodplain standards. All uses must be consistent
he
with the needto minimize flood damage and shall sable performance standards. Where 100 -Year tflt
following app flood
rovided in the
the
department of natural t
data has not been al r sourcesshallobe contacted to compute
such data.
equaly
(1) notationAll tcollapse orlatelralshalldmovement of the structo ture, (n)
to constructed with materials (i) be cotnstruc ed bty y methods
resis-
tant to flood damage,
and practices that minimize flood damage. improved
�I (2) Residential buildings. All new or substantially
residential structures shall have the lowest floor, includ•
ing basement, elevated a minimum of one foot above the
loo -year flood level. Construction shall
l b eup n compacted
one Coot
fill which shall at all points,
be above the 10 -your flood level and extend at such eleva
tion
at least eighteen (18) feet beyond the limits of any
uc-
uch
ere erected thcroon.bllo wed, late sub'ect tods of favorabletconsider•
as piers) mayt OF
¢tion by the board of adjustment and hdspnr grades,
natural resources, where existing topography, ls treesuch cases,
or other factors preclude elevating by f
.o• the methods used must be adequate to support the strut,
tore as well as withstand the various forces and hazards
associated with flooding.
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(3) Nonresidential buildings. All new or substantially improved
nonresidential buildings shall have the first floor nProv(includ-
ing basement) elevated a minimum of one foot above the
100 -year flood level or together with attendant utility and
sanitary systems, be floodproofed to such a level. When
floodproofing is utilized, a professional engineer registered
in the State of Iowa shall certify that the floodproofing
methods used are adequate to withstand the flood depths,
pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces and other
factors associated with the 100 -year flood; and that the
structure, below the 100 -year flood level, is watertight
with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of
water. A record of the certification indicating the specific
elevation (in relation to National Geodetic Vertical Datum)
to which any structures are floodproofed shall be main-
tained by the administrator.
(4) All new and substantially improved structures:
b.
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a. Fully enclosed areas below the 'lowest floor" (not in.
cluding basements) that are subject to flooding shall
be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood
s
forces on exterior, walls by allowing for the entry and
exit of floodwater. Designs for meeting this require-
ment must either be certified by a registered proI-
sional engineer or meet or exceed the following fes
mum criteria:
1. A minimum of two (2) openings having a total net
area of not less than one square inch for every
square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding
shall be provided.
2. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than
one foot above grade.
3. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers,
valves or other coverings or devices provided that
they permit the automatic entry and exit of
floodwaters,
New and substantially improved structures must be
designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to pre-
vent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the
structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic
loads, including the effects of buoyancy.
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c. New and substantially improved structures must be
constructed with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumb-
ing, and air conditioning equipment and other service
facilities that are designed and/or located so as to pre.
vent water form entering or accumulating within the
components during conditions of flooding.
(5) Factory -built homes:
a. Factory -built homes including those placed in existing
factory -built home parks or subdivisions shall be an.
chored to resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement.
b. Factory -built homes including those placed in existing
factory -built home parks or subdivisions shall be ele.
vated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest
floor of the structure is a minimum of one foot above
the 100 -year flood level.
(6) Utility and sanitary systems:
a. All new and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall
be designed to minimize and eliminate infiltration of
floodwaters into the system as well as the discharge of
ffl
euent into floodwatersWastewater treatment facil.
ities shall be provided with a level of Hood protection.
equal to or greater than one foot above the 100 -year
flood elevation.
b. On site waste disposal systems shall be located or
designed to avoid impairment to the system or con.
tamination from the system during flooding.
c. New or replacement water supply systems shall be
designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood
waters into the system. Water supply treatment facili.
ties shall be provided with a level of protection equal
to or greater than one foot above the 100 -year flood
elevation.
d. Utilities such as gas or electrical systems shall be
located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood
damage to the system and the risk associated with
such flood -damage or -impaired systems.
(7) Storage of materials and equipment that are flammable,
explosive or injurious to human, animal or plant life is
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prohibited unless elevated a minimum of one foot above
the 100 -year flood level. Other material and equipment
must either be similarly elevated or G) not be subject to
major flood damage and be anchored to prevent movement
due to flood waters or (ii) be readily removable from the
area within the time available after flood warning.
(8) Flood control at
uch as levees, flood walls,
etc, shall provide, t arminimumal works spProtection from a 100 -year
flood with a minimum of three (3) feet of design freeboard
and shall provide for adequate interior drainage. In addi.
tion, structural flood control works shall be approved by
the department of natural resources.
(9) No use shall affect the capacity or conveyance of the chan.
nel or floodway of any tributary to the main stream, drain.
age ditch, or other drainage facility or system.
(10) Subdivisions (including factory -built home parks and sub.
divisions) shall be consistent with the need to minimize
flood damages and shall have adequate drainage provided
to reduce exposure to flood damage. Development associ-
ated with subdivision proposals shall meet the applicable
performance standards. Subdivision proposals intended for
residential development shall provide all lots with a means
of vehicular access that will remain passable during occur.
rence of the 100 -year flood.
(11) The exemption of detached garages, sheds, and similar
structures from the 100 -year flood elevation requirements
may result in increased premium rates for insurance cov-
erage of the structure and contents; however, said detached
garages, sheds, and similar accessory type structures are
exempt from the 100 -yea? flood elevation requirements
when:
a. The structure shall not be used for human habitation.
b. The structure shall be designed to have low flood dam.
age potential.
c. The structure shall be constructed and placed on the
building site so as to oiler minimum resistance to the
flow of floodwaters.
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d. Structures shall be firmly anchored to prevent flota.
tion which may result in damage to other structures.
e. The structure's service facilities such as electrical and
heating equipment shall be elevated or floodproofed to
at least one foot above the 100 -year flood level.
(b) Special floodway provisions. In addition to the general flood.
Plain standards, uses within the floodway must meet the follow.
ing applicable standards. The floodway is that portion of the
floodplain which must be protected from developmental encroach.
ment to allow the free Bow of floodwaters. Where floodway data
has been provided in the flood insurance study, such data shall be
used to define the floodway limits Where no floodway data has been
provided, the department of natural resources shall be contacted
to provide a floodway delineation.
(1) No use shall be permitted in the floodway that would
result in any increase in the 100 -year flood level. Consid-
eration of the effects of any development on flood levels
shall be based upon the assumption that an equal degree
of development would be allowed for similarly situated
lands.
(2) All uses within the floodway shall:
a. Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
b. Use construction methods and practices that will min•
imize flood damage,
C. Use construction materials and utility equipment that
are resistant to flood damage.
(3) No use shall affect the capacity or conveyance of the chan.
nel or floodway or any tributary to the main stream, drain•
age ditch, or any other drainage facility or system.
(4) Structures, buildings and sanitary and utility systems, if
permitted, shall meet the applicable general floodplain
standards and shall be constructed or aligned to present
the minimum possible resistance to flood flows.
(5) Buildings, if permitted, shall have a low flood damage
Potential and shall not be for human habitation.
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(6) Storage x materials or equipment that are buoyant, flam.
moble, explosive or injurious to human, animal or plant
life is prohibited. Storage of other material may be allowed
if readily removable from the 17oodway within the time
available after flood warning.
(7) Watercourse alterations or relocations (channel changes
and modifications) must be designed to maintain the flood -
carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion.
In addition, ouch alterations or relocations must be ap.
proved by the department of natural resources.
(8) Any fill or streambank erosion control projects allowed in
the Roodway must be shown to have some beneficial par.
Pose Lind shall be limited to the minimum amount necessary.
(9) Pipeline river or stream crossings shall be buried in the
streambed and banks or otherwise sufficiently protected to
prevent rupture due to channel degradation and meander-
ing or due to action of flood flows. (Ord. No. 87-3318, § 1(2),
5-5.87)
Sec. 11-11. Administration.
(a) Appointment, duties and responsibififfes of administrator.
(1) The building official shall administer and enforce the pro.
visions of this article and will herein be referred to as the
administrator.
(2) Duties and responsibilities of the administrator shall in.
elude, but not necessarily be limited to, the following;
a• Review all floodplain development permit applications
to ensure that the provisions of this article will be
satisfied.
b• Review all floodplain development permit application.
to ensure that all necessary permits have been ob-
tained from federal, state or local governmental agencies.
c. Record and maintain a record of the elevation (in rela-
tion to National Geodetic Vertical Datum) of the low.
est floor of all new or substantially improved build.
ings or the elevation to which new or substantially
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d. Notify adjacent communities and/or counties and the
department of natural resources prior to any proposed
alteration or relocation of a watercourse.
e. Keep a record of all permits, appeals, variances and
such other transactions and correspondence pertain-
ing to the administration of this article.
(b) Floodplain development permit required
(1) Permit required A floodplain development permit issued
by the administrator shall be secured prior to initiation of
any floodplain development (any man-made change to im-
proved or unimproved real estate, including but not lim-
ited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging,
streambank erosion control measures, filling, grading, pav-
ing, excavation or drilling operations) including the place-
ment of factory -built homes.
(2) Application for permit Application for a floodplain devel-
opment permit shall be made on forms supplied by the
administrator and shall include the following information:
a. Description of the work to be covered by the permit for
which application is to be made.
b. Description of the land on which the proposed work is
to be done (i.e., lot, block, tract, street address or sim.
ilar description) that will readily identify and locale
the work to be done.
c. Indication of the use or occupancy for which the pro.
posed work is intended.
d. Elevation of the 100 -year flood.
e. Elevation (in relation to National Geodetic Vertical
Datum) of the lowest floor (including basement) of build•
ings or of the level to which a building is to be
floodproofed.
f. For buildings being improved or rebuilt, the estimated
cost of improvements and market value of the build•
ing prior to the improvements.
g. Certification by a registered engineer or land surveyor
of the effect the proposed development will have on
the floodplain, under the requirements of this article.
This certification requirement may be waived by the
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city engineer in those instances where the city engi-
neer can make an adequate determination of the effect
of the proposed development.
Exemption: All streambank erosion control measures
involving less than five hundred (500) linear feet and
not extending more than three (3) feet into the stream
channel are exempt from the certification requirement.
It. Such other information as the administrator deems
reasonably necessary for the purpose of this article.
(3) Action on permil application
reasonable time, make The administrator shall, within a
a The
as to whether the
Proposed floodplain development meets the applicable stand•
ards of this article and shall approve or disapprove the
application. For disapprovals, the appli
formed, in writing, of the specific reasons therefor. The cant shall be in.
administrator shall not issue permits for variances except
as directed by the board of adjustment.
(4) Construction and use to be as provided in application and
Plans. Floodplain development permits based on approved
Plans and applications authorized only the use, arrange-
ment, and construction set forth in such approved plans
and applications and no other use, arrangement or con-
struction. Any use, arrangement, or construction at vari-
ancewith that outhorized shall be deemed a violation of
the article. Thca licant shall be required to submit certi.
fication by a professional engineer or land surveyor, as
appropriate, registered i
fisen the State of Iowa, that the fin•
rotectiohd fill, building floor elevations, floodproofing, or other
flood pn measures were accomplished in compliance
with the provisions of this article, prior to the use or occu•
pancy of any structure.
(c) Variance
(1) The board of adjustment may authorize upon request in
specific cases such variances from the terms of this article
that will not be contrary to the public interest where,
owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the
provisions of this article will result in unnecessary hard.
ship. Variances granted must meet the following npplica•
ble standards:
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a. No variance shall be granted for any development
within the floodway which would result in any increase
in flood heights during the occurrence of the 100 -year
flood. Consideration of the effects of any development
on flood levels shall be based upon the assumption
that an equal degree of development would be allowed
for similarly situated lands.
b. Variances shall only be granted upon a showing of
good and sufficient cause, a determination that failure
to grant the variance would result in exceptional hard-
ship to the applicant, and a determination that the
granting of the variance will not result in increased
flood heights, additional threats to public safety, ex-
traordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause
fraud on or victimization of the public.
c. Variances shall only be granted upon a determination
that the variance is the minimum necessary, consider-
ing the flood hazard, to afford relief.
d. In cases where the variance involves a lower level of
flood protection for buildings than what is ordinarily
required by this article, the applicant shall be notified
in writing over the signature of the administrator that
the issuance of a variance will result in increased
premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as
high as twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for one hundred
dollars ($100.00) of insurance coverage rind such con-
struction increases risks to life and property.
e. All variances granted shall have the concurrence or
approval of the department of natural resources.
(2) Factors upon which the decision of the board of acUtistment
shall be based In passing upon applications for variances,
the board of adjustment shall consider all relevant factors
specified in other sections of this article and:
a. The danger to life and property due to increased flood
heights or velocities caused by encroachments.
b. The danger that materials may be swept on to other
land or downstream to the injury of others,
C. The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and
the ability of these systems to prevent disease, con-
tamination and unsanitary conditions.
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d. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its con.
tents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on
the individual owner.
e. The importance of the services provided by the pro.
posed facility to the city.
f. The requirements of the facility for a floodplain location.
g. The availability of alternative locations not subject to
flooding for the proposed use.
h. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing
development and development anticipated in the fore.
seeable future.
i. The relationship of the proposed use to the compre-
hensive plan and floodplain management program for
the area.
j. The safety of access to the property in times of flood
for ordinary and emergency vehicles.
k. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise
and sediment transport of the floodwater expected at
the site.
I. Such other factors which are relevant to the purpose of
this article.
(3) Conditions attached to variances. Upon consideration of
the factors listed above, the board of adjustment may at.
tech such conditions to the granting of variances as it
deems necessary to further the purpose of this article.
Such conditions may include but not necessarily be limited
to:
a. Modification Of waste disposal and water supply facilities.
b. Limitation of periods of use and operation.
c. Imposition of operational controls, sureties, and deed
restrictions.
d. Requirements for construction of channel modifications,
dikes, levees, and other protective measures, provided
such are approved by the department of natural re-
sources and are deemed the only practical alternative
to achieving the purpose of this article.
e. Floodproofing measures. (Ord. No. 87.3318, B 1(2),5-B.87)
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Sec. 11-12. Penalties for violation.
Violations of the provisions of this article or failure to comply
with any of its requirements may be treated as a misdemeanor,
or as a municipal infraction subject to the provisions of Chapter 1,
Article II, "Procedures and Penalties for Municipal Infractions."
(Ord. No. 87.3318, § 1(2), 5-5-87)
Sec. 11.13. Amendments.
The regulations and standards set forth in this article may
from time to time be amended, supplemented, changed, or re-
pealed. No amendment, supplement, change, or modification shall
be undertaken without prior approval of the department of natu-
ral resources. (Ord. No. 87.3318, § 1(2), 5.5.87)
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be deemed to be a part thereof by operation of law. This see.
tion shall be construed as an absolute limitation on the author.
ity of the city council to enter into contracts under paragraphs
(a) and (b) of this section.
(g) PrioritU to local calls. The mayor, fire chief, or person
in charge of the city's fire department shall have the right to
give priority to calls for fire department or protection or emer-
gency assistance within the corporate limits of the city over
contract calls from without the corporate limits and may hold
some men and equipment in reserve for the purpose of answer-
ing calls within the corporate limits of the city.
(h) Funds. All funds paid under contracts made in accord-
ance with this chapter shall be paid to the city clerk and shall
be credited to the fire maintenance fund. (Code 1966, § 3.06.9;
Ord. No. 2644)
Secs. 12.2-12.15. Reserved.
ARTICLE IL CODE*
Sec. 12.16. Adopted.
Subject to the following amendments, the 1985 Edition of the
Uniform Fire Code is hereby adopted. (Ord. No. 77.2861, § 2,
9.6-77; Ord. No. 80-3012, § 2(a), 11.18-80; Ord. No. 84-3164, § 2(1)
1.3-84; Ord. No. 87.3315, § 2(1), 4.7.87)
Sec. 12-17. Definitions.
Whenever the following terms are used in the code adopted
by this article. they shall have the meanings indicated:
Corporation counsel shall be held to mean the city attorney,
'Editor's note—Ord. No. 77-2801, § XIf, enacted Sept. 6, 1977, re.
pealed Ord. No. 74.2711, §§ II—IX, enacted April 0, 1974, which had
been codified as Art, II, §§ 12-16, 12.18-12.25. Sections II—X of Ord.
No. 77.2801 enacted provisions which have been codified as a new Art,
1I, §§ 12.10, 12.18-12.25, at the editor's discretion. Section XI of the
above ordinance states that copies of the fire prevention code are
nvailabic from the city clerk's office.
Cross rererenecs—Building code, § 818 el seq.; electrical code adopted §
8.104; plumbing cwie adopted, 18,161.
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Jurisdiction shall be held to mean the City of Iowa City,
Iowa. (Code 1966, § 3.07.3; Ord. No. 2461; Ord. No. 2624)
Cross reference—Rules of construction and definitions generally, § 1.2.
Sec. 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 1-2 zones, as estab.
lished by Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa. (Ord. No. 77.2861, § 3, 9.6.77; Ord. No. 84.3164,
§ 2(2), 1.3-84; Ord. No. 87-3315, § 2(2), 4.7.87)
Sec. 12.19. Storage zones for flammable and combustible
liquids in outside aboveground tanks.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 79.501, the storage
Of Class I and Class II liquids in outside aboveground tanks is
limited to 1.2 zones, as established by Chapter 36 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. (Ord. No. 77.2861, § 4,
9.6.77; Ord. No. 84-3164, § 2(3), 1.3.84; Ord. No. 87-3315, § 2(3),
4.7.87)
Sec. 12.20. Storage zones for liquefied petroleum gas.
In accordance with provisions of Section 82.105, bulk storage of
liquefied petroleum gas exceeding two thousand (2,000) 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. (Ord.
87. 315, § 1, § 6, 9-87) 'Ord. No. 84-3164, § 2(4), 1.3.84; Ord. No.
87.3316, § 2(4), 4-7.87)
Sec. 12.21. Amendments to specific fire code sections.
Section 11.208 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) For permits to operate a parade float, see Section 4.101.
(b) Delete.
(c) All motorized apparatus shall lie provided lvith an ap.
proved portable fire extinguisher of at least 2•A, 10•13:C rating
readily accessible to the operator.
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Section 79.201 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) Scope. This division shall apply to the storage of flamma-
ble and combustible liquids in drums or other containers not
exceeding sixty -gallon individual capacity and the storage of
portable tanks not exceeding three hundred (300) gallons' indi-
vidual capacity. For the purpose of this article, flammable
aerosols and unstable liquids shall be treated as Class I -A
liquids.
(Ord. No. 84-3164, § 2(5), 1.3-84; Ord. No. 87.3315, § 2(6), 4.7.87)
Editor's nob—Prior to amendment by Ord. No. 843164, § 12.21 contained
w
aandments to the 1979 Uniform Fire Code, and derived from Ord. No. 803012,
§ 2, adopted Nov. 18, 1980.
Sec. 12.22. New materials.
The building inspector, the chief of the fire department and
the chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall act as a com-
mittee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons
an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or
*occupancies which shall require permits in addition to those
now enumerated in said code. The chief of the bureau of fire
prevention shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his
office and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.
(Ord. No. 77-2861, § 7, 9.6-77)
Sec. 12.23. Appeals.
Any person affected by any action, interpretation or notice
Issued by the chief of the fire department with respect to
the Uniform Fire Code may appeal the decision of the chief
of the fire department to the board of appeals in accordance
with the procedures set forth in the Iowa City Administrative
Code. (Ord. No. 77-2861, § 8, 9.6-77)
Sec. 12.24. Minimum requirements.
The provisions of this code shall be held to be the minimum
requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of the city. Any higher standard
In a statute of the state or ordinance of the city shall be ap-
plicable, (Ord. No. 77-2861, § 9, 9-6-77)
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Sec. 12.25. Penalties.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of the code
hereby adopted or fails to comply therewith, or who shall violate
or fail to comply with any order, made thereunder, or who shall
build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or
Plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or
permit issued thereunder and from which no appeal has been
taken, shall be guilty ata misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not
exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) or by imprisonment not
exceeding thirty (30) do a.
Each day a violation occurs or is permitted to exist after con.
viction constitutes a separate offense. (Ord. No. 77.2861, § 10,
9.6.77; Ord. No. 86-3300,10.7-86)
Secs. 12-26-12-36. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. DEPARTMENT*
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 12-37. Fire chief.
(a) The fire chief shall be charged with the prevention of
fire and protection of life and property against fire and shall
report all fire lasses monthly to the city manager and to the
city assessor.
(b) He/she shall be responsible for the maintenance and
care of all property and equipment used by his/her depart-
ment, for the extinguishing of fires, the saving of life and
Property from fire, the performance of various miscellaneous
Public services of an emergency nature, the inspection of
buildings within the corporate limits of the city, and the en-
forcement of all fire laws and regulations. (Code 1966, §
3.06.2)
Secs. 12.38---12.44. Reserved.
'Cross references_Adminlstratlon generally, Ch. 2; authority of fire
department official, In rotation to traffic control, 1 28.18.
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DIVISION 2. BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
Sec. 12-45. Established.
The code adopted by Article II of this chapter shall be en-
forced by the fire prevention bureau in the fire department
of the city, which bureau is hereby established and which
shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the
fire department. (Code 1966, § 3.07.4(A))
Sec. 12.46. Fire marshal.
The fire marshal in charge,of the bureau of fire preven-
tion shall be appointed by the city manager on the basis of
examination to determine his/her qualifications. His/her ap-
pointment shall continue during good behavior and satisfac-
tory service, and he/she shall not be removed from office ex-
cept for cause. (Code 1966, § 8.07.4(B))
- Sec. 1247. 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 preven.
tion as shall from time to time be necessary. The chief of the fire
department shall recommend to the city manager the employ
ment 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 appoint.
ments 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 enforce.
ment 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. (Code 1966, § 3.07.4(c); Ord. No. 87.3316, § 2(6),
4.7-87)
Sec. 12.48. Reports and recommendations.
(a) A report of the bureau of the fire prevention shall be
made annually and transmitted to the city manager. It shall
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contain all proceedings under the code adopted by Article II
of this chapter with such statistics as the chief of the fire
department may wish to include therein.
(b) The chief of the fire department shall dao recommend
any amendments to such code which, in his judgment, andl
be desirable. (Code 1966, § 8.07.4(D))
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LIBRARY § 20-20
Sec. 20-19. Organization; terms and compensation.
(a) Terms of office. All appointments to the board shall be
for six (6) years except to fill vacancies. Each term shall
commence on July first. Appointments shall be made every
two (2) years of one-third the total number as near as possible, to
stagger the terms. The present incumbents are confirmed in their
appointments and terms.
(b) Vacancies. The position of any trustee shall be vacant if
he/she moves permanently from the city, or county in case of a
nonresident member; or if he/she is absent for four (4) consecutive
regular meetings of the board. Vacancies on the board shall be
filled by appointment of the mayor, with the approval of the
council, or the board of supervisors in the case of the nonresident
member, and the appointed trustee shall fill out the unexpired
term for which the appointment is made.
(c) Compensation. Trustees shall receive no compensation for
their services. (Ord. No. 75.2782, § V, 10.7-75; Ord. No. 87-3327,
§ 2,6-16-87)
Sec. 20.20. Powers and duties—Generally
The board shall have and exercise the following powers and
duties:
(1) To meet and elect from its members a president, a ser,
retary, and such other officers as it deems necessary.
The city treasurer shall serve as board treasurer, but
shall not be a member of the board.
(2) To have charge, control and supervision of the public
library, its appurtenances, fixtures and rooms contain.
ing the same.
(3) To direct and control all the affairs of the library.
(4) To employ a librarian, and authorize the librarian to
employ such assistants and employees as may be nec.
essary for the proper management of the library, and
fix their compensation; provided, however, that prior
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to such employment, the compensation of the librarian,
assistants and employees shall have been fixed and
approved by a majority of the members of the board
voting in favor thereof.
(6) To remove by a two-thirds vote of the board the li-
brarian and provide procedures for the removal of as.
sistants or employees for misdemeanor, incompetency
or• inattention to duty, subject, however, to the pro-
visions of Chapter 70, Cade of Iowa.
(6) To select, or authorize the librarian to select, and make
purchases of books, pamphlets, magazines, periodicals,
Papers, maps, journals, other library materials, furni-
ture, fixtures, stationery and supplies for the library
within budgetary limits set by the board.
(7) To authorize the use of the library by nonresidents of the
city and to fix charges therefor.
(8) To make and ado t
repealamend, modify or rules and
regulations, not inconsistent vfth ordinances and the
law, for the care, use, government and management of
the library and the business of the board, fixing and
enforcing penalties for violations.
(0) To have exclusive control of the expenditure of all
funds allocated for library purposes by the coun.
cil, and of all moneys available by gift or otherwise
for the erection of library buildings, and of all other
moneys belonging to the library Including fines and
rentals collected, under the rules of the board.
(10) To accept gifts of real property, personal property, or
mixed property, and devises and bequests, Including
trust funds; to take the title to said property in the
name of the library; to execute deeds and bills of sale
.o• for the conveyance of such property; and to expend
the funds received by them from such gifts, for the im.
Prevenient of the library.
(] 1) To keep a record of Its proceedings.
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MANUFACTURED HOUSING pAR
Art. KS*
I• In General, 1122.1-22.15
Art, II. Plan
Art. IIIRm44
equireents, 22-19-22-33
. Park Standards, 9122-34-2249
Sec. 22.1. puARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Muse.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards
for the design, developmenthoes nand improvement of all new or im-
proved manufactured
this chapter to provide g parks. It is further
with ode semipermanent sin le• the intent of
quote public facilities and services, C family residences,
meet consistent with the services,
promote
Provide for the health, safety and plan, and to develop.
of the city. (Ord. No, general welfare Plomote,
82-3081, § 2, 9.28.82) of the citizens
Seo. 22.2• Applicability,
This chapter
me shall provide minimum standards for the
and development of all new Menufnctured housin
niterntion of all existing design
existing mnnufnctured g in nufactured eparksnThose
mems s housing housing parks. Those
et down herein shall, g parks not meeting the require-
ments
of this chapter up°° any alteration, all
the-
§ 2 9. pier for the altered area, meet ell the
28-82; Ord. No. 87.3322, § 2(A), 6.2are (Ord, No. 82-3081,
Ch, 221tor's nate—Ord. No. 82.3081, 4 2, adopted Sept. 28, 1982,
Mobilo )tomes and Alobile llama perks,'• which hod co I repealed
le
provisions, 44 22.1-223, repented former
standards, 44 22.33_ Per license procedures, general
Ord. No. 76- 22.42, as derived from 44 22.16-22.21; and
2822, adopted Dec, 21, Cod 196G, Park
read as herein set out. 1876• Section 2 then m 964.18 and
Cross reference,—Department of °°led °new Ch. 2210
'eq.; buildings and buildin housing and ins
11; fire prevention and g reyadali h ' Ch, B; environments) ron eeuhH nSces �Cht
Streets, Sidewalks and Protection, Ch. 12; housin , Ch
utilities, Ch. 33; IiMR zonublic places, Ch. 31; suhdiv efonl7; Planning, Ch, 27;
State law refcrcnco— 4 36.9. regulations, Ch. 32;
Mobile homes and parks, I.C,A. 4 135D.1 et seq,
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Sec. 22.3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meaning indicated. Definitions of the zoning chapter (Chapter 36
of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances) shall apply to other terms
used herein.
Alteration.• Any increase in the gross park area or change in
the layout of an existing manufactured housing park.
Manufactured housing.• Includes mobile and modular homes as
herein defined.
Manufactured housing parka A tract of land which has been
planned and improved for the placement of manufactured hous-
ing on leased spaces.
Manufactured housing space.• A plot of ground within a manu•
factured housing park designed for the accommodation of one
manufactured housing unit and which is leased to the owner of
the manufactured housing unit.
Mobile home• A single-family dwelling unit, built on a chassis,
suitable for year-round occupancy and containing water supply,
waste disposal, heating and electrical conveniences.
Modular home• Any single-family dwelling unit which is man•
ufactured in whole or in components at a place other than at the
location where it is to be placed; which is assembled in whole or
in components at the location where it is to be permanently
located; which rests on a permanent foundation or slab; which
does not have wheels or axles affixed as a part of its normal
construction; and which does not require a license by any agency
as a motor vehicle, special equipment, trailer, motor home or
mobile home.
Park: Shall mean a manufactured housing park.
Parking area• Four (4) or more parking spaces and an aisle(s).
Patio: A surfaced outdoor living space consisting of materials
such as wood, brick, concrete or other similar solid and dustfree
materials, located at grade and directly adjacent and accessible
from a manufactured housing unit.
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Recreation spacelopen space: That portion of the park that is
not covered by drives, parking spaces or aisles, and intended to
provide for recreation buildings and other recreational facilities
such as swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, and playing
fields. (Ord. No. 82-3081, § 2, 9-28.82; Ord. No. 87.3322, § 2(B),
6.2.87)
Cross references—Rules of construction and definitions generally,) 1.2; zoning
definitions, App. A. 08.10.3.
Secs. 22.4-22.16. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. PLAN REQUIREMENTS'
Sec. 22.16. Applications.
Any person who wishes to establish or alter a manufactured
housing park shall submit to the city twelve (12) copies of a
preliminary plan meeting the requirements of this chapter. The
preliminary plan shall be composed of two (2) parts: an existing
site plan and the development site plan.
(a) Existing site plan. A plan of the existing conditions of the
area proposed for development shall include:
(1) Location map.
(2) Development name.
(3) Outline of the tract upon which the park is to be
located.
(4) Existing streets and city utilities on adjoining property.
(b) Development site plan.
(1) Legal description, acreage and the name of the manu.
factured housing park.
(2) Name and address of the owner.
(3) Names of the persons who prepared the plan, the ap.
plicant's attorney, representative or agent, if any, and
date of the preparation of the site plan.
(4) North point and graphic scale.
(6) Contours at five-foot intervals or less.
'Editor's note—Because on amendment to Code of Iowa 1 364.3 precludes
cities from licensing manufactured housing parka, the city has amended Ch. 22,
Art. II, with 4 2(C) of Ord. No. 87.3322, adopted Juno 2, 1987, changing the title
from "Park Licensing Procedure."
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(6) Layout of existing and proposed street systems, lot
lines, sidewalks, manufactured housing spaces, and
parking areas.
(7) Location of existing and proposed water mains, sew-
ers, drain pipes, culverts, watercourses, stormwater
detention facilities and fire hydrants.
(8) Grades of existing and proposed streets and alleys.
(9) Location of areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved
for recreation space/open space.
(10) Location of land within the park which is not to be
developed at the time of initial approval of the plan,
and estimated time of development, and uses proposed
for such land.
(11) Distances between the park, and buildings and struc.
tures adjacent to the park.
(12) A signature block for endorsement by the city clerk
certifying the council's approval of the plan.
(c) Existing park plan. If an approved plan of existing portions
is not on file with the city, the preliminary plan shall
include the existing or present level of development. In
order to establish the existing level of development, the
plan shall include and identify:
(1) Legal description and outline of the entire manufac-
tured housing park.
(2) Existing street system, sidewalks, and utilities.
(3) Manufactured housing spaces.
(4) Parking areas.
(5) Areas of land, if any, dedicated or reserved for recrea.
tional or open space areas, and stormwater detention
facilities.
(6) Area within the park not presently developed.
The plan should clearly distinguish between the added or
altered area, for which compliance with all the provisions
of this chapter is required, and the balance of the existing
park. (Ord. No. 82.3081, § 2, 9.28.82; Ord. No. 87.3322, §
2(D), 6.2.87)
Sec. 22.17. Preliminary approval.
Procedures for preliminary approval of any manufactured hous.
ing park shall be in accordance with the procedures for prelimi.
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nary approval of subdivisions and large-scale residential devel-
opments. Such approval shall be done by resolution and shall be
binding with regard to preparation of the final plan. (Ord. No.
82.3081, § 2, 9.28.82)
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§ 22.22
(6) The final plans shall also be accompanied by the following
instruments:
a. Dedication of streets, sewers, and water lines and the
granting of easements where required.
b. Resolution for approval of such dedications and grant
-
ings by the council ins form approved by the city
attorney. (Ord. No. 82.3081, $ 2,-9:28-82) '
Seo. 22.19. Final plan approval.
Final plan approval is an administrative action. No public
notice or hearing is required in connection with the approval of
final plana or minor changes from approved preliminary plans.
Approval of final plans and reports for new manufactured Nous.
ing parks shall be based on substantial compliance with the
approved preliminary park plan. If the final plan complies with
all plans and specifications of the city, the final plan shall be
approved by the city manager or his/her designee. (Ord. No.
82-3081, § 2, 9.28.82; Ord. No. 87.3322, § 2(E), 6.2.87)
Seo, 22-20. Changes in approved final plans.
Changes in approved final manufactured housing park plans
including minor changes in building or manufactured housing
space arrangements may be approved by the city manager or
his/her designeeonlyupon findings that such changes are con-
ceptually consistent with the preliminary. plan. All other changes
shall require amendment of the preliminary and final plan. (Ord.
No. 82.3081, § 2, 9.28.82)
Sea• 22.21. Building permits.
All building permits shall be issued on the basis of confor-
mance with the final plan or minor amendments as provided in
section 22.20, (Ord. No. 82.3081, § 2, 9.28-82; Ord. No. 87.3322, §
20), 6.2.87)
Cross reference—Building code, 4 8.16 at seq.
Sec. 22.22. Reserved.
Editor's nolo—Section 2(G) of Ord, No. 87.3322, adopted Juno 2, 1887, re,
pealed 4 22.22, concerning licensing, as derived from 12 of Ord. No. 82.3081,
adopted Sept. 28, 1982.
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Sec. 22.23. Violations.
Persons who violate any provision of this chapter or who erect,
construct, alter or repair or have erected, constructed, altered or
repaired a building or other portion of the park in violation of the
approved plan, as cited by the building official, shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred
dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days.
The owner of any manufactured housing park where anything in
violation of this chapter shall be placed or shall exist, and the
owner or any agent who has assisted in the commission of such
violation shall be guilty of a separate offense. Each day that a
violation is permitted to exist atter proper notice shall constitute
a separate offense. (Ord. No. 82-3081, 4 2, 9-28.82)
Cross reference—General penalty, 5 19.
Sec. 22.24. Fees.
A fee in an amount to be established by resolution, shall be
paid at the time the preliminary or final plan, or combination of
preliminary and final plans, is submitted to the city. (Ord. No.
Ord. No. 82-3081, 4 2,9.28-82; Ord. No. 87-3322, 4 2(H), 6.2.87) f
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(c) The city council may, on the basis of an engineering and
traffic investigation conducted by the city traffic engineer, re-
duce or increase speed restrictions set forth in this section, where
such greater or lesser speed is reasonable and safe under the
conditions presented. (Code 1966, § 6.08.16; Ord. No. 77-2835, §
II, 5.10-77; Ord. No. 80-3010, § 2, 11.4-80)
Slate law references—Similar provisions, I.C.A. § 321.285; special speed
restrictions, I.C.A. § 321.290,
Sec. 23-189. Exceptions to speed limits.
Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, the
following maximum speed limits are hereby determined and de-
clared reasonable on the following streets or portions of streets,
when signs are erected giving notice thereof.
Maximum
Name of street speed limit mph) Where limit applies
Benton Street 35 From the intersection of
Keswick Drive to the in.
tersection of Mormon
Trek.
Dubuque Street 35 From a point just north of
the intersection with Kim-
bell Road north to the city
limits.
First Avenue25 From the intersection of
Bradford Drive south to
the intersection of U.S.
90
Highway 6.
Gilbert Street From the intersection of
Burlington to a point one
thousand eight hundred
(1,800) feet south of the in.
96 tersection of Highway 6.
Gilbert Street From n point one thousand
eight hundred (1,800) feet
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Name o%street
Afaaimum
speed limit (mphJ Where limit applies
south of the intersection
With Highway 6 south to
city limits,
Iowa Highway 1
__the
60 From a point two hundred
(200) feet southwest of the
intersection of Sunset
Street to a point one thou-
sand nine hundred (1,900)
Iowa Highway 1
� feet west of Miller Avenue.
45 From a point one thou-
sand nine hundred (1,900)
feet west of the intersec•
tion of Miller Avenue to a
Point two hundred fifty
(250) feet west of Miller
Iowa Highway 1
Avenue.
35
From a point two hundred
fifty (250) feet west of Mil-
ler Avenue to a point two
hundred (200) feet
Iowa Highway 1
west of
Orchard Street.
30 From a point two hundred
(200) feet west of Orchard
Street to the intersection
Of U.S. Highways 6, 218
Iowa Highway 1and
Highway 1,
(Burlington Street)
26 From its intersection with
Highways 218 and 6 to a
Point one hundred fifty
(150) feet Lost of Van Buren
Iowa Highway 1
Street.
95
From the intersection of
N. Dubuque Road to a
point six hundred (600)
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Maximum
Name of Street
speed limit (mph) Where limit applies
Iowa Highway 1
55 From a point six hundred
(600) feet south of the city
limits to the city limits.
Melrose Avenue
35 From the intersection with
Emerald Street west to the
west city limits
Mormon Trek
35 From the intersection of
Melrose Avenue to the
city limits.
Muscatine Avenue
35 From a point one hundred
(100) feet east of the inter-
section with Juniper
Drive to the city limits.
Park Road
25 From the intersection
with Rocky Shore Drive
east to the intersection
with North Dubuque
Street.
Rochester Avenue
35 From the intersection
with First Avenue cast to
the city limits.
Rohret Road
35 From the intersection
with Mormon Trok Boule•
vard west to the city
limits.
Scott Boulevard
35 From the intersection
with Court Street south
to U.S. Highway 6.
Sycamore Street
30 From the intersection
with U.S. Highway 6
south to Gleason Avenue.
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Maximum
Name ojStreet
speed limit (mph) Where limit applies
Sycamore Street
30 From the intersection
with Burns Avenue south
to the city limits.
U.S. Highway 6
55 From the city limits to a
point five hundred (500)
feet west of Heinz Road.
U.S. Highway 6
45 From a point five hundred
(500) feet west of Heinz
Road to a poiht five hun-
dred (500) feet west of Fair -
meadows Boulevard.
U.S. Highway 6
40 From a point five hundred
(500) feet west of Fair -
meadows Boulevard west
to a point four hundred
fifty (450) feet east of
Keokuk Street.
U.S. Highway 6
35 From a point four hundred
fifty (450) feet east of
Keokuk Street west to a
point seven hundred (700)
feet east of the intersection
of U.S. Highways 6, 218
and Iowa Highway 1.
U.S. Highway 6
30 From a point seven hun.
dred (700) feet east of the
intersection of U.S. High-
ways 6,218 and Iowa High-
way 1 west and north to a
point one thousand one
hundred fifty (1,150) feet
west of the intersection
with Riverside Drive.
U.S. Highway 6
35 From a point one thou.
sand one hundred fifty
(1,160) feet west of the
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Name ofStreetMaximum
speed limit &mph) Where limit aPPlies
intersection with River.
side Drive, west to the
U.S. Highway 218 city limits,
50 From the south city limits
to a Point six hundred one thousand
north oft (1,600) feet
limits, he south city
U.S. Highway 218
46 From a Point one thou -
land six hundred (1,600)
feet north of the south
I city limits to a Point eight
hundred (800) feet south
Of the intersection with
U.S. Highway 6 and Iowa
U.S. HighwayHighway 1.
218 30
From a Point eight hun•
dred (800) feet south of
the intersection with I U.S. Highway 6 and Iowa
Highway 1 north to the
intersection with U.S.
Highway 6 and Iowa
(Ord. No. 77.2835, § Il, 5- Highway I.
Ord. No. 81.3030, 10.77; Ord. No. 78-2929,
Ord. No, 81 § 2. 7'28'81; Ord. No. § 2, 10.24.78;
No. gq- 3156, § 2, 10-25.83; Ord. No. 82.3059, § 2, 4.27,82;
Ord, 3190, § 2 6- 84.3168, § 2
No, 85.3221 19:84; Ord. No. 84• 1.1 Ord.'
No. 85.32,12-16-86.-
' § 2. 1-15.85; Ord. No. 85• 3192, $ 2, 7.3.84; Ord,
§ 2, 12.16.86; Ord. 3235, § 2, 6.21.85; Ord, No.
87.3317, § 2, 4.21 87) No. 86.3307, § 2, 12.16.86;
Ord. No.
Seo 23.190. Control of vehicle.
The Person operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle shall have
able and proper rate;
the same under control and shop reduce the speed to a reason.
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(1) When approaching and passing a person walking in the
traveled portion of the public highway,
(2) When approaching and passing an animal which is being
led, ridden, or driven upon a public highway,
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hicles of contractors. (Code 1966, §§ 6.16.21, 6.16.22, 6.30.8; Ord.
No. 77-2835, § 11, 5.10.77)
Sec. 23-250. Impediment of private access to public way.
(a) It shall be unlawful and a nuisance to park a motor
vehicle upon property in such a manner so as to block or im-
pede vehicular access to or exit from a street, alley or other
public way without the consent of the owner, person in lawful
possession of such property, or the agents of either. Any ve-
hicle found in violation of this section may be ticketed and/or
towed away and impounded on order of the police department
or any off icer thereof.
(b) Impoundment of such vehicle by the city shall be pur-
suant to section 23-21 of this chapter. (Ord. No. 77.2835, § II,
5.10-77)
Sec. 23.251. Parking upon private property.
It shall be a misdemeanor to park a motor a vehicle upon
real property without the consent of the owner or person in
possession of such property, or the agents of either. Any
motor vehicle parked in violation of this section may be
ticketed and/or removed pursuant to the following procedure:
The police department is hereby authorized to act as an agent of
any owner or other lawful possessor of real property to remove or
cause to be removed pursuant to state law any motor vehicle that
has been parked or placed upon real property without the consent
of the owner or person in lawful possession of such property, or the
agents of either. However, prior to the removal of any motor vehicle,
the owner, lawful possessor or the agents of either shall in writing,
authorize the police to act as their agent and shall release, defend,
indemnify and hold harmless the city, its officers, employees and
agents from any damages, claim of damages, or liability resulting
from such removal. The owner of such motor vehicle may reclaim
such vehicle pursuant to state law. (Code 1966, § 6.16.26; Ord. No.
77.2835, § II, 5.10.77)
Crass reference—Notice to Photo inopemblelobanleto vehicles, § 24.102.
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Sec. 23-252. Parking restrictions in residential districts.
(a) Nonmotorized vehicles of any type and size shall net be
parked on any street in a residential district except as herein
provided. Such vehicles may park for the purpose of loading or
unloading or making local deliveries but in no instance shall
such activity exceed a period of forty-eight(48) hours.
(b) Motor vehicles of any type that exceed seven (7) feet
in height or eight (8) feet in width or twenty (20) feet in
length shall not be parked on any street in a residential dis-
trict except as herein provided. Such vehicles may park for
the purpose of loading or unloading or making local deliveries
but in no instance shall said activity exceed a period of forty-
eight (48) hours.
(c) Commercial vehicles which transport detonable ma-
terials or flammable solids, liquids and gases shall not be
parked on any street in a residential district except for the
purpose of making local deliveries. (Ord. No. 77.2835, § II, 5-10-77)
Sec. 23-253. Parking for physically handicapped.
(a) The traffic engineer is hereby authorized to establish hand.
icapped parking spaces for on -street public parking areas and
off-street public parking facilities. Handicapped parking spaces
may also be established on private property by the owner of said
property provided that each parking space is clearly and promi.
nently designated as a handicapped parking space. The use of a
handicapped parking space, located on either public or private
property, by a motor vehicle not displaying a handicapped identi-
fication device, or by a motor vehicle displaying such a device but
not being used by a handicapped person, as operator or passen-
ger, shall be unlawful.
(b) The terms "handicapped person," "handicapped parking
space," and "handicapped identification device" as used in this
section shall have the meaning as those terms are defined in
Section 60113.1, Code of Iowa. (Code 1966, § 6.20.1; Ord. No.
77-2835, § II, 5.10.77; Ord. No. 87.3328, § 2, 6.16.87)
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(14) Dwelling, multifamily: A dwelling containing three (3)
or more dwelling units.
(15) Dwelling single-family. A building containing one dwell.
ing unit. This definition includes the term "manufac-
tured home."
(16) Dwelling, tri-pler A multifamily dwelling containing
three (3) dwelling units.
(17) Dwelling, zero lot line: A single-family dwelling with
one or more walls located on a side lot line(s) which is
not a street or alley right-of-way line.
(18) Dwelling unit: Any habitable room or group of adjoin-
ing habitable rooms located within a dwelling and
forming a single unit with facilities which are used or
intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and
eating of meals.
(19) Dwelling unit efficiency: A dwelling unit consisting of
one principal room, in addition to a bathroom, hall.
way, and closets, which serves as the occupant's living
room, bedroom, and in some instances, the kitchen.
(e) (1) Easement A right given by the owner of land to an.
other person for specific limited use of that land, e.g.,
to allow access to another property or for utilities.
(2) Elderly housing: A dwelling especially designed for
use and occupancy of persons who are aged or who are
handicapped within the meaning of Section 202 of the
Housing Act of 1959, Section 102(5) of the Develop.
ment Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction
Amendments of 1970 or Section 233 of the Social Se-
curity Act.
(3) Enlargement/expansion: An increase in the volume of
a building, an increase in the area of land or building
occupied by a use, or an increase in the number of
occupants or dwelling units.
(4) Extraction: The extraction of sand, gravel, or top soil
as an industrial operation, exclusive of the process of
grading a lot preparatory to the construction of a building.
(0 (1) Factory -built housing park, A tract of land which has
been planned and improved for the placement of man -
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ufactured homes, mobile homes and modular homes
on leased spaces.
(2) Family. One person or two (2) or more persons related
by blood, marriage, adoption or placement by a gov-
ernmental or social service agency, occupying a dwell-
ing unit as a single housekeeping organization. A fam-
ily may also be two (2), but not more than two (2)
persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption.
(3) Family care facility/family home: A community-based
residential home, which is licensed either asa resi-
dential care facility under Chapter 138C or as :child
foster care facility under Chapter 237 of the Code of
Iowa, that provides room and board, personal care,
habilitation services, and supervision in a family en-
vironment by a resident family for not more than eight
(8) developmentally disabled persons. However, family
care facility does not mean an individual foster care
family home licensed under Chapter 237.
(4) Farm An area of not less than ten (10) acres for which
the principal use is the growing for sale of farm prod.
nets such as vegetables, fruits, and grain and their
storage on the land. The term 'Yarm" includes the
necessary accessory uses and buildings for treating
and storing the food produced.
(6) Feedlot- A lot, yard, corral or other area in which
livestock are confined, primarily for the purposes of
feeding and growth prior to slaughter. The term does
not include areas which are used for the raising of
crops or other vegetation and upon which livestock are
allowed to graze or feed.
(6) Filling station: Any building or premises used for the
dispensing or retail sale of motor vehicle fuel or oil.
When the dispensing or sale is incidental to the opera.
tion of a commercial garage, the premises shall be
classified as a commercial garage.
(7) Financial institution: An establishment for the receiv-
ing, keeping, lending of money, and the exchange of
funds by checks or notes, including banks, Qavings and
Inane, credit unions, and similar establishments.
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(7.1) Fitness centers and health spas Facilities used primarily
for physical exercise and wellness programs and which
include but are not limited to gymnasiums, aerobics
studios, weightlifting centers, racquetball courts, tennis
courts, and jogging trails.
(8) Floor area: The total area of all floors of a building or
portion thereof measured to the outside surface of ex-
terior walls or the center line of walls to attached
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(4) Vehicle, storage of A vehicle or portion thereof which
is parked in the same position for a period of forty-
eight (48) hours or more.
(w) Reserved
(x) Reserved
(y) (1) Yard- A required area on a lot unoccupied by struc-
tures above grade except for projections and the spe-
cific minor uses or structures allowed in such area
under the provisions of this chapter. A yard extends
from the grade upward.
(2) Yarm front The required area across a lot between the
front yard line and the street (right-of-way line).
(3) Yard rear: The required area from one side lot line to
another side lot line and between the rear yard line
and the rear lot line.
(4) Yarm sida• The required area from the frontyard line
to the rear yard line and from the side yard line to the
side lot line.
(5) Yard line, front- A line from one side lot line to an-
other side lot line, parallel to the street, and as far
-� back from the street as required in this chapter for the
front yard.
(6) Yard line, rear: A line parallel to the rear lot line as
far forward from the rear lot line as required by this
chapter (see "lot line, rear").
(7) Yard line, side: A line parallel to the side lot line and
as far from the side lot line as required by this chapter.
(z) (1) Tone: A portion of the city delineated on the zoning
map in which requirements and development stand-
ards for the use of land and buildings within, above or
below the zone are prescribed in this chapter.
(2) Zoning code interpretation panel- A staff panel desig-
nated by the city manager to interpret the provisions
of the zoning ordinance in such a way as to carry out
its intent and purpose.
.o• (3) Zoning map: The map delineating the boundaries of
zones which, along with the zoning text, comprises the
zoning ordinance.
(Ord. No. 85.3252, § 1, 9.10.85; Ord. No. 86.3301, § 1, 11.4.86;
Ord. No. 86.3303, § 1, 11-18-86; Ord. No. 87.3321, § 1, 6.2.87)
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ARTICLE II, p
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Sec.36
DIVISION I. ZONES
erial () Intent Th. development Zone QD
aged growthZone is intended to )
land may �O which agricultural 0 Provide
a,unicipal
continue until such other for areas of In
Pro
visio Vices and urb
the C.t
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is able
then pm aY in to to re onreheing 's, thepmro Y wills ent can take Ponurlace. toProvide
des! be eeva uated with ensiveplon. ID des �naportY to uses consnd ist Property
ID• gn°tions shall AQis revision of the eas arn he zoning mat with
RM (multife Consist of ID.RS prehensive p shall
and ID.RDp (reseal residential), ID.pRp �slrcrally residential
useOf
f he Property inhthe future eat park) to reflect search park),
ermlffed uses the intended
(1) Farms.
(2) Livestock and
O prop
visional uesement feedin ons g operations apt livestock feed
(1) Clubs subject to the require
(2) Farm dwellings Provided mems or 36.55.
36-55,
h the dimensionaldre they are develo
maximum of two quireni of ped fn accordsnce
dwelling, (2) roomers
may rest a RR.1 zone. c
Livestock feedlots ,a oath farm
xcept connnom
Mile toProvideany iR zone h undarnot closer OntHeeding operations,
O cc oundory, in one•fourth (y)
research pork (ORp) uses
aped in accordance with the
of this zone, Provided they
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(19) Restaurants.
(20) Wholesale trade and warehouse establishments for the goods
listed in the I-1 zone.
(c) Provisional uses.
(1) Funeral homes subject to the requirements of section 36-55.
(2) Kennels and veterinary establishments provided they are
not located within two hundred (200) feet of an R zone.
(3) Retail establishments other than listed when associated
with the uses allowed in this zone provided that not more
than fifty (50) per cent of the total ground floor area shall
be devoted to the retail display of merchandise.
(d) Special exception&
(1) Adult businesses, such as massage parlors and other sim.
ilar establishments which feature nude dancers or models,
Provided they shall not•be-located within five hundred
(500) feet of a restaurant or another adult business.
(2) Cementitious concrete batch/mix planta. .
(3) Dwellings located above the ground floor of another prin-
cipal use permitted in this zone, provided that the density
does not exceed one dwelling unit per one thousand eight
hundred (1,800) square feet of lot area. A maximum of
three (3) roomers may reside in each dwelling unit.
(4) Group care facilities provided that there is at least three
hundred (300) square feet of lot area for each occupant.
(6) Public utilities.
(6) Schools—Specialized private instruction.
(7) Transient housing provided that there is at least three
hundred (300) square feet of lot area for each permanent
resident and two hundred (200) square feet for each tempo•
rary resident.
(e) Dimensional requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area: None.
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(2) Minimum lot width: None. _
(3) Minimum lot frontage: None.
(4) Minimum yards:
Front -20 feet.
Side—None.
Rear—None.
i(5) Maximum building bulk:
Height -35 feet.
Lot coverage—None.
Floor area ratio -1.
(0 General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permit-
ted within this zone are subject to the requirements of Articles DI
and IV, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as
ifollows:
(1) Accessory uses and requirements: See Article M.
a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings: See section
36-56.
b. Accessory use and building regulations: See section
36.57.
c. Off-street parking requirements: See section 36.68.
d. Off-street loading requirements: See section 36.69.
e. Sign regulations: See section 36.60.
f. Fence regulations: See section 36.65.
(2) General provisions: See Article IV.
a. Dimensional requirements: See Division 1.
b. Tree regulations: Seo Division 2.
c. Performance standards: See Division 3.
d. Nonconformities: See Division 4.
(g) Specialprooisions. None.
Sec. 36.24. Research development park zone (RPD).
(a) Intent. It is intended that this zone provide areas for the
development of oiRce, research, production and/or assembly, and
similar uses. Office and research uses should be predominant in
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the zone. The provision of amenities is intended to aid in achiev-
ing high quality development. The requirements of this zone are
intended to provide protection of uses within this zone from ad.
verse impacts of uses on adjacent land. Hotels, motels, and sim-
ilar uses should be located along the periphery of the zone or in
other development for the uses permitted in the zone.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Data processing and computer operations.
(2) Merchandise and product display centers, but not includ.
ing the retail sale of merchandise.
(3) Offices for business, educational, financial, governmental,
industrial or professional uses.
(4) Research, testing, and experimental laboratories.
(5) Establishments for the manufacture, assemLly, service,
and repair of the products listed below:
a. Pharmaceuticals.
b. Office, computing, and accounting machines.
c. Communication equipment.
d. Electronic components and accessories.
e. Engineering, scientific and research laboratory equip-
ment.
C Measuring and controlling instruments.
g. Optical instruments and lenses,
h. Surgical, medical, and dental instruments and supplies.
I. Photographic equipment and supplies.
j. Eleclrothempeutic, eleclromedical, and x-ray apparatus.
(6) Printing and publishing facilities
(c) Provisional uses.
(1) Warehousing, storage, and distribution facilities associated
with and related to any of the principal uses in subsection
•P' (b), above, and physically attached to a structure or struc.
tures occupied by such uses. Such facilities may occupy up
to sixty (60) per cent of the total gross floor area occupied
by the use.
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(d) Special excepli . .
(1) Child care facilities.
(2) Communication stations, centers, studios and towers, pro.
vided that towers shall be located at least as far away from
lot lines as their height above grade.
(3) Fitness centers and health spas.
(4) Heliports and helistops subject to the requirements
tion 36.55.
' of sec-
(5) Hotels, motels and convention centers, and restaurants
accessory thereto.
i(6) Public utilities, except public utility storage yards.
(7) Schools, specialized private instruction.
(e) Dimensional requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area: I acre.
(2) Minimum lot width: None.
(3) Minimum lot frontage: None.
(4) Minimum yards:
Front -20 feet.
Side—None.
Rear—None.
Exceptions:
1• Where a lot abuts or is across the street from on
ORP or ID -ORP zone, no building shall be closer
to the zone boundary than 50 feet and, in the front
yard, no parking or loading areas shall be closer
to the zone boundary than 50 feet.
2. Where a lot abuts or is across the street from a
residential, and ID•RS 01 on ID -RM zone, no build-
Ing, or parking or loading area, shall be closer to
the zone boundary that 150 feet, However, ifscreened
as provided in section 36.760) (
may be 1)b, q parking area
IDlocated to within 50 feet of a residential,
•RS or ID -RM zone boundary.
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3. In all instances where street right -of way 150 feet
or wider separates an RDP lot from a residential,
ID -RS or ID -RM zone boundary, only a 50 -foot
yard shall be required.
(5) Maximum building bulk:
Height -35 feet.
Lot coverage -50 per cent.
(0 Cvrseral provisions. All principal and accessory uses permit.
ted within this zone are subject to the requirements of Articles III
and IV of this chapter, the divisions and sections of which are
indicated as follows:
(1) Accessory uses and requirements: See Article III.
a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings: See section
3656.
b. Accessory use and building regulations: See section
36.57,
c. Off-street parking requirements: See section 36.58.
d. Off-street loading requirements: See section 36.59.
e. Sign regulations: See section 36.60.
f. Fence regulations: See section 36.64.
(2) General provisions: See Article IV.
a. Dimensional requirements: See Division 1.
b. Tree regulations: See Division 2.
c. Performance standards: See Division 3.
d. Nonconformities: See Division 4.
(g) Special provisions.
(1) In no instance shall an area zoned RDP be less than ten
(10) acres.
(2) All RDP zoning shall be approved conditioned upon ap.
proval of.
a. A conceptual master plan for the park showing, at
least, the following:
1. Size of the tract to be rezoned and developed as a
research development park.
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2. Existing topographic features of the land, includ-
ing drainageways, wooded areas, and contours.
3. General location of uses, with a minium of sixty
(60) per cent of the park area designated for office
and/or research uses.
4. General location of any public or semipublic areas,
if any.
5. Traffic circulation patterns within the park.
6. Methods of buffering the research park from adja.
cent uses.
7. General treatment of signage for entranceways to
the park.
8. An illustration of any entrances to the park.
9. Anticipated accommodation of stormwater man.
agement.
b. Development standards for the particular park address.
ing such things as the use of building materials, fenc.
ing, lighting, landscaping, outside storage, setbacks,
and lot coverage to ensure compatibility of design within
the research park and to minimize the adverse effects
of the development of one lot on any other.
The development' standards may fulfill, in part, fea.
tures of the conceptual master plan and will become
part of the restrictive covenants of the park.
(3) The conceptual master plan is intended to be a guide for
the development of a research development park. Building
permits requested for construction within the park shall
be evaluated by the city manager or his/her designee for
compliance with the general outline of the master plan
and the requirements of the development standards. Per-
mit applications which do not meet the guidelines of the
plan and the requirements of the standards shall be de-
nied. Amendment of the plan and/or standards shall re.
quire amendment of the ordinance zoning the park, pursu.
ant to section 36.88.
(4) All construction in an RDP zone shall be exempt from the
provisions of Chapter 27, Article III, Division 2, "Large
.o• Scale Nonresidential Development Plan Review."
(Ord. No. 85.3267, 5 2, 12.17.85; Ord, No. 87.3320, 5 1, 6.2.87)
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Sec. 36.25. Office and research park zone (ORP).
(a) Intent It is intended that this zone provide areas for the
development of large office, research and similar uses. The re•
quirements of this zone provide protection for uses within the
zone to adjacent land uses and for adjacent more restrictive uses.
Hotels, motels and similar uses should be located along the pa.
riphery of the zone or in such other locations that do not ad.
versely affect the setting and quality of development for the
permitted uses of this zone.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Data processing and computer operations.
(2) Merchandise and product display centers, but not includ•
ing the -retail sale of merchandise on premises.
(3) Offices including business, educational, governmental, in.
dustrial or professional offices.
(4) Research, testing, and experimental laboratories.
(c) Provisional uses.
(1) None.
(d) Special exceptions.
(1) Communication stations, centers, studios and towers pro.
vided that towers shall be located at least as far away from
lot lines as their height above grade.
(2) Heliports and helistops subject
tion 36.56. to the requirements of sec.
(3) Hotels, motels, and convention centers, including restaurants.
(4) Public utilities.
(e) Dimensional requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area: 7 acres.
(2) Minimum lot width: None.
(3) Minimum lot frontage: None.
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(4) Required yards:
Front -150 feet.
Side -100 feet.
Rear -100 feet.
(5) Maximum building bulk:
Height—None.
Lot coverage—None.
Floor area ratio—None.
(f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permit-
ted within this zone are subject to the requirements of Articles III
and IV, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as
follows:
(1) Accessory uses and requirements: See Article III.
a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings: See section
36.56.
b. Accessory use and building regulations: See. section
36-57.
c. Off-street parking requirements: See section 36.58.
d. Off-street loadingrequirements: See section 36.59.
e. Sign regulations: See section 36.60.
f. Fence regulations: See section 36.65.
(2) General provisions: See Article IV.
a. Dimensional requirements: See Division 1.
b. Tree regulations: See Division 2.
c. Performance standards: See Division 3.
d. Nonconformities: See Division 4.
(g) Special provisions.
(1) In no instance shall an area zoned ORP be less than twenty.
one (21) acres.
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(2) General provisions: See Article IV.
a. Dimensional requirements: See Division 1.
b. Tree regulations: See Division 2.
c. Performance Standards: See Division 3.
d. Nonconformities: See Division 4.
(g) Special provisions, None.
Editor's note—The user of this volume should also consult the provisions of
Ch. 24, Art. IX of this Code, concerning the possible effects of the "Nuclear
Weapons Free Zone" upon the section above.
Bee. 36-29. Reserved.
Sec. 3630. Public zone (P).
(a) Intent. It is intended that the public zone (P) provide refer-
enee on the zoning map to public uses of land. Thus land owned
or otherwise controlled by the federal government, the State of
Iowa, Johnson County, City of Iowa City, and the Iowa City
Community School District will he designated a public zone (P).
This designation is intended to serve a notice function to those
owning or buying land in proximity to publicly owned land, which
is not ordinarily subject to the regulations of this chapter.
(b) Permitted uses.
(1) Farms.
(2) Use of land, buildings or structures of the aforementioned
federal and state governments or political subdivisions thereof.
(c) Provisional uses. None.
(d) Special exceptions. None.
(e) Dimensional requirements. None.
(0 General provisions. None.
(g) Special provisions.
(1) Should any such land be sold, conveyed or transferred to
anyone other than the government of the United States of
America or the State of Iowa or a political subdivision
thereof, the buyer or transferee must submit an applica•
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tion to the city for a rezoning to a zone other than the
public zone (P) in accordance with section 3688.
Land which is acquired by the government of the United
States of America or the State of Iowa or a political subdi.
vision thereof after the effective date of this chapter shall
retain its existing zoning designation until such time as,
Pursuant to section 36-88, the zoning map is amended to
designate such land a public zone (P).
Before any such land is conveyed by leasehold interest to
anyone other than the federal and state governments or
Political subdivisions thereof for a use other than permit.
ted in this zone, rezoning to an appropriate zone in which
the use is allowed shall be obtained. The use shall be
subject to all requirements of the zone in which it is al.
lowed. Further, the zone shall be established as an overlay
zone with the underlying zone retaining its original desig.
nation of P.
DIVISION 2. OVERLAY ZONES
Secs. 3631-3637. Reserved.
Editor's nate—Section IO) orOrd. No. 873318, adopted May 5, 1987, repealed
ii 36.31-3637, concerning flood hazard overlay zones, as amended by Ord. No.
853249, adopted Aug 13 1986 These rogelallons are now contained in Ch. 11,
Art. it.
Secs. 3838_36.49, Reserved.
Editor's noto-,Sectioa 16 of Ord. No. 84,7211, adopted Nov. 6, 1984, repealed
i4 36.38-3643, concerning airport overlay zones. The airport height restrictions
repealed
aro now handled ed an airport zoning ordinance, passed Jointly with Johnson
County, and codified ae Art. V ofCh.4 in this volume,
See. 36.44. River corridor overlay (ORQ zone—Generally.
(a) Findings. The Iowa River and adjacent land are valuable
natural resources, essential elements in local sewer, water and
recreational systems, ani serve important biological and ecologi.
cal functions. The river corridor also functions as the area's most
significant natural amenity which plays an important role in the
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ongoing development of adjacent communities. The prevention
and mitigation of irreversible damage to these resources and the
preservation and enhancement of their natural, cultural, and
historic values is in furtherance of the health, safety and general
welfare of the city.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of the river corridor overlay zone is
to:
(1) Protect and preserve the Iowa River as a natural drain,
ageway and source of ground and surface water;
(2) Conserve the natural resources of the corridor so that the
corridor retains its value as a significant amenity to the
adjacent communities;
(3) Provide for compatible land uses;
(4) Ensure orderly development of residential and recreational
uses within the length of the corridor located in the city.
(c) Intent The intent of the river corridor overlay zone is to:
(1) Ensure responsible development that will result in the
least possible amount of stormwater runoff and erosion
along the river corridor;
(2) Ensure responsible development that will not impair ei-
ther the public's visual access to the river or the public's
view from the river;
(3) Encourage the development of a one hundred -foot vegeta-
tive buffer between the river bank, as defined, and new
development;
(4) Encourage the use of natural vegetation or other appro.
priate means of erosion control that are in keeping with
the intent of this zone;
(5) Encourage the preservation of overstory vegetation for ero.
sion control and for aesthetic purposes.
(d) Establishment of river corridor zone The ORC zone with its
attendant regulations is hereby established as part of this chap-
ter. The ORC zone shall overlay all other zones established within
the boundaries as described in subsection (e) following.
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(e) Zone boundaries. The ORC zone shall apply to the Iowa
River corridor which is delineated on the official zoning map on
file in the office of the city clerk and shall be available for
inspection and copying.
Croce reference—Iowa River, 4 24.78.
Sec. 36-06. Same—Definitions.
The following definitions apply only in the interpretation and
enforcement of the regulations of the river corridor overlay zone:
(a) Floodway encroachment lines: The lines marking the lim.
its of floodways on the flood boundary and floodway map.
(b) Horizontal setback: A horizontal line drawn landward from
the floodway encroachment line or the river bank, as de.
fined, which is perpendicular to the floodway encroach•
ment line and/or the river bank.
(c) River bank: Water level line at six thousand (6,000) cubic
feet per second (cfs) outflow from the Coralville dam.
Sec. 3616. Same—ORC zone regulations.
(a) Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the ORC zone shall be
the same as those otherwise allowed in the underlying zone sub•
ject to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section. In addi.
tion, commercial river recreational uses shall be permitted in
underlying industrial and commercial zones.
(b) General requirements All development shall meet the fol•
lowing requirements:
(1) Compliance with the floodplain ordinance where applicable;
(2) A thirty-foot horizontal setback from the floodway encroach•
ment line or the river bank, as defined; except that any
owner/developer shall be allowed to build a pedestrian
and/or bicycle path in the thirty-foot setback area; in the
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edges of the parking spaces and tangents to the
curved edges at their point of intersection).
b. Up to one-third of the required number of parking
spaces may be eight (8) feet in width by fifteen
(15) feet in length if the parking spaces are signed
"Compact Vehicles Only."
c. All parking spaces shall be connected to an aisle
which shall have a minimum width as indicated
in Figure 1. Aisles designed for two-way traffic
shall have a minimum width of twenty-two (22)
feet.
d. The greatest aisle width shown in Figure 1 shall
be provided when combining different parking space
configurations on the same aisle.
e. Parking spaces shall be designed to permit ingress
and egress of the vehicle without moving any other
vehicle occupying a parking space. For single-family
dwellings (including zero lot line and townhouse
units) and duplexes, when located pursuant to the
requirements of this chapter, one space may be
behind another.
f. No parking area shall be designed in such a man-
ner that exiting a parking area would require
backing into a street.
g. If the number of parking spaces required or pro-
vided for a use or a combination of uses on a lot is
greater than eight (8) spaces, none of those spaces
may be located in such a manner that would re-
quire backing into an alley.
h. Parking spaces along lot lines and alleys shall be
provided with car stops or curbing so no part of a
parked vehicle can extend beyond the lot line or
into the alley. in addition, traffic islands of pervi.
ous or impervious material shall be located so
•° that parking spaces are separated from drives and
alleys in a manner similar to that illustrated below:
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i. All parking spaces, stacking spaces, drives and
aisles in parking areas shall be pitched or curbed
and drained to prevent the flow of excess water
from such areas onto streets and alleys which do
not have adequate drainage facilities as determined
by the city engineer.
j. In all parking areas required by this chapter, park•
ing spaces shall be visibly delineated on the sur•
face by painted or marked stripes.
k. If two (2) or more parking areas on a lot are con•
nected by a drive, the parking areas shall be de-
signed so that an aisle connected to more than
twelve (12) parking spaces is not used as a drive
in providing access to another parking area.
(3) Location. Parking spaces, aisles and drives shall be
located as follows.
a. General.
I. Off-street parking and stacking spaces, aisles
and drives shall be located on the same lot as
the use served except as provided in subsec•
tion (d).
2. In all R zones, except for zero lot line dwell•
ings, and in all other zones abutting an R
zone, drives and aisles shall not be located
closer than three (3) feet to n lot line or an R
zone boundary unless pitched or curbed and
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drained to prevent the flow of water onto ad-
joining property or unless a drainage course
has been established along lot lines for the
purpose of storm water runoff.
3. A parking area in a C or I zone shall not be
located closer than five (5) feet to an R zone
boundary; except an existing nonconforming
parking area with a permanent, dustfree sur-
face may be located within five (5) feet of an R
zone boundary if the parking area is screened
from view within the R zone by a solid fence
of durable construction which complies with
the regulations of section 36-760) and section
36.65.
4. Except for single-family dwellings (including
zero lot line and townhouse units) and duplex-
es, no parking space shall be located closer
than five (5) feet to a ground floor doorway or
a window of a dwelling unit.
b. Front yard.
1. Except as provided below, in R zones and in
the C and I zones within fifty (50) feet of an R
zone, no parking shall be permitted in the
front yard.
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identified with signs for use b 436.59
spaces shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet, six (6) incTh a
hes
wide and located with the most convenientdeX(6)in the
building, q smooth, unimpeded surface shall be
from the parking spaces to tli P odd
r
(i) Modificationa building entrance. ed
oiparki . requirements Where it
the numb that a Specific use has such char
the number �^ � dem•
restrictive, thepcking or stackin acteristics that
exception board of adjust g SpaCe5 required is tao
ption to allow ment may grant a e
tion, and more for build' a than a Fitt Pectal
perCent
ter of Historic Places, in the relaced on he National reduc-
stackingspaces. quired number a Re 'a.
(Ord. No. 85.3260, § 2q Parking or
Ord. No: 85 .3267, 11.19-85; Ord. No. 85. 2
Ord. No.,, § 2' 12'17.85; 0" 1 No.. 8 3 66, § 2,12•
3319, § 1 3305, 17'85;
Cross reference—Sto ' 5.5.87) § 1, 12.16.86;
PPing, standing and parking, 123234 et seq.
Sec. 3659. Off-str
est loading requirements.
Except in the C
providedB•10 zone,
and maintained in
requirements:
(a)
Off-street loading spaces shall be
compliance with the following
Required number of Off-street loading spaces.
retail use, warehouse, supply house, wholesale distributor,
m tail use, ware
With any
rata il establishment, industrial or research lab
but nrof similar use which requires the receipt or diatri.
which has a floor Is or merchandise by trucks receipt
vans and
area often thousand (10,000) square feet
o more, there shall be provided the minimum
landing spaces as follows:
number of
Square Feet o%Aggregate
Cross Floor Area
10,000 to 20,000
20,000 to 40,000
40,000 to 80,000
80,000 to120,000 to 120,000
160,000
Fore each additional 80,000
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Minimum Required Number
of spaces
1
2
3
4
5
1 additional
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(b) General rules applicable to off-street loading. Except as
otherwise provided in this chapter, the same rules appli-
cable to off-street parking, section 36.58(6), shall apply to
off-street loading.
(c) Design requirements.
(1) All loading spaces shall be constructed of asphalt, con•
trete or similar permanent dustfiree surface.
(2) Loading spaces shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in
width, twenty-five (25) feet in length, and twelve (12)
feet in height, exclusive of aisles, When more than two
(2) spaces are required, the spaces other than the first
two (2) shall be not less than twelve (12) feet in width,
seventy-two (72) feet in length, and fourteen (14) feet
in height.
(3) All loading spaces shall be pitched and drained to
prevent the Bow of water from such areas onto streets
and alleys which do not have adequate drainage facilities.
(d) Loading apace location.
(1) Except in the CB -2 Zone, loading spaces shall be lo•
cated so that trucks or vans to be loaded or unloaded
do not back onto or out of a street.
(2) In R and ORP zones and in the C and I zones within
fifty (50) feet of an R or ORP zone, no loading space
shall be located in the front yard.
(3) Loading spaces may be provided within a side or rear
Yard but shall not be located closer than rive (5) feet to
a lot line.
Sec. 36.60, Sign regulations(_Generally,i
(a) !'teal, It is the purpose of the sign regulations to enhance
and protect the phys"pertIcal•appearance and safety of the commun•
ty, to protect property values and to promi
ote the preservation .
Iowa City's areas of natural, historic and scenic beauty. It is
further intended to reduce distractions and obstructions that may
contribute to traffic accidents, reduce hazards that may be caused
by signs projecting over public rights-ofway, provide for a rea-
sonable opportunity for allsign users to display signs for identiB•
cation without interference from other signage, to provide for fair
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This table shows the location within this Code, either in the text or notes follow.
ing the text, of references to the state law or related matters.
I.C.A.
Section
4.1
4.1(1)
.17A.19
Ch. 48
Ch. 56
Ch. 70
Ch. 104A
Ch. 123
123.1
123.32
123.32(2)
123.39
123.49(2)
Ch. 135C
135.D.1
135D.26
Ch. 162
Ch. 237
321.1
321.98
321.174
321.229
321.230
321.231
321.232
321.234
321.236
321.236(7)
321.255
321.256
321.257
321.259
321.266
321.264
321.266
321.268
321.277
321.285
321.297
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Section
this Code
1.2
1.5
1844
10.1
Ch. 10, Art. 11(note)
20.20
18.32
5.1, 5.6(0, 9.18
Ch. 5(note)
544
Ch. 5(note)
Ch. 5 (note)
5.36
364(0(3)
Ch. 22 (note)
364(m)(D
7.58
364(IM3)
Ch. 23 (note)
23.1
2399
2319
23.2
23.123
23-123
23-2
Ch. 23, Art. IV (note)
Ch. 23 (note)
Ch. 23, Art. N (note)
Ch. 35 (note)
2330
23.29
23.74
23.35
23.36
2350
2348
23.19
23139
2:)188
23124
I.C.A.
Section
321.299
321.302
321.304
321.306
321.307
321.311
321.314-321.318
321.319
321.320
321.321
321.322
321.324
321.326
321.327
321.328
321.329
321.331
321.332
321.341
321.345
321.353 .
321.358
321.362
321.363
321.365
321.367
321.368
321.371
321.384
321.448
Ch. 321G
Ch. 329
329.5
329.9
329.11, 329.12
329.13
Ch. 330
331.333
351.1
Ch. 351 A
362.3
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23151
23-151
23.152
23.125
23.138
23200
23.132
23.165
23.166
23.163
23.161, 23.164
23.169
23.217
23.212
23@18
23.218
23.220
23.221
23.131
23.162
23.167, 23.168:
23235
23.121
23.12
23-122
23.133
23.134 .
23.140
2362
23.190
24.43
4.71, 4.80
•.82
4.77
4.78
481
Ch. 4 (note), 4.20
23222
Ch. 7 (note)
7.38 -
32.1.36
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Section
Ch.364
364.2
364.12(2)
364.12(2)(b)
364.12(2)(c)
364.12(2)(d)
372.9
372.13(31
376.2
380.8
380.10
Ch. 384
384.40
384,63
388.1
392.5
392.7
Ch. 397
403.120)(h)
409.1
409.11
409.14
Ch. 414
414.4
414.6
414.15
Ch. 419
Ch. 422A
427A.1
Ch. 499A
Ch, 499B
Ch. 524
Ch. 533
Ch. 534
Ch. 536
Ch. 536A
Ch. 554, Art. 7
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Section
I.C.A.
this Code
Section
11.7
Ch. 601A
Ch. 22,
601A.1
Art 11(note)
601A.17
Ch. 31 (note)
60113.1
Ch. 31, Art. V,
657.1
Div. 3 (note)
31.12
657.2
31.111
755.11
Charter (note)
Ch. 2, Art. III,
Div.5 (note)
2.19
1.1
8.16
B-104
8.161
32.6
Ch. 33 (note)
2.207
Ch. 33 (note)
Ch. 20, Art. 11
(note)
Ch. 27, Art. 11
(note)
14-2,14-28
8.1
Ch. 32 (note)
32.40
Ch. 32 (note), 324
364(6)(3), (eX8),
(02)
4.77
4.77.27-17
4.80
2.206
32.1.21
32.1.31,
32.1.32
17.2
17.2
18.34(6)
18.34(b)
1834(b)
1834(6)
1834(6) .
32.1.32(c)
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1837(c)
Ch. 18(note
Ch. 18(note)
23253
Ch. 24, Art. VI
(note), 24-101
24-101.
29.1
'Tho next pago is 29351
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Ord. No.
853268
853270
863274
863277
863280
863282
' 863283
863284
863286
883287
863288
863289
88.3290
863294
863295
863296
863297
863298
863299
863300
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Acipt. Date
Section
this Code
36.58(dX2)b
36.62(uX2)jl,
(cXI)o2, 5,(61
36.65(c)(2)
36.71)(a)(2)
36.76(a)(1),
(bX 1),(dX I),
(e)(ll.(0,
OKI lo, b
12.17.85
1
2785
12.1785
2
23255(6), (c)
1.1486
2A
Rpld
3-17,3-18
2B
Rpld
6.16-6.18
2C
Rpld
191-19.5,
1917-19.19
2D
Rpld
2117-21.19
138.86
1
3112
2425.86
1
36.76(h)
3.11.86
1
36.7(gX2)
36.8(gX2)
36-IggX11,
36d1(g)(3)
3.25.86
1
36.63(bXl)
4.22.86
2
15.2
15-62(a)
ru. 6.86
III)
36.621cX5Xi.6
1121
36 61(mX2)
Rpld
3662(cX5%.1
1181
36 62(cX5)c.2.e
5. 6.86
2
2736-2746
6. 3.86
211),(2)
9.1-2. 9.1.3
2(3),(4)
9.1.7,9.1.8
2A 5)
9.111
6. 3.86
2
5.1
3
.539-644
6.17.86
2.3
3344, 3345
4
33163
7.1586
2
14.78(LXI1-I5)
8.12.86
1
36 fXcX3)
9. 9.86
1-18
14.1-1418
9. 9.86
1-16
14.27-14.42
9. 986
1
33171-33.168
10. 7.86
1
130-1.22
10. 7.86
1225
2967
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Ord. No.
Adpt. DateSection
Section
86.3301
11. 4.86
this Code
1
364(c)(5.1)
863302
il- 4.86
2
36.19(cXl)
86.3303
11-1686
1
3647, 3648
86.3306
12.16.86
1
364(1X9), (11)
86.3306
12-1686
1
36.59(6X4)
86.3307
12-1636
2
23.189
87.3310
1.27.87
2
1, 2
23.189
87.3314
4 7.87
2.100
873315
4. 7-87
- 2(1),12)
B•16, 8.17
2(1)
12.16
2(2)-46)
12.18-12.21
87-33174.21.87
2(6)
1247
87-3318
5. 5.87
1(1) R Id
23.189
8733191(2)
6 537
P
3631-36.37
11.7-11.13
873320
6. 237
1
3658(cX3)a.3
873321
6. 2.87
1
36.24
87-3322
6. 237
1
2(A), (B)
364(1X7.1)
22-2,22.3
2(C)
Ch. 22,
Ari. 11(titie)
2(D)
22.16
2(E)
22.19
2(F)
22.21 v
•
2(G) Rpid
22-22
87.3323
6. 2-87
2 p
22.24
8.181-8.164
87.3324
6. 2.87
8-171-8.190
87.3325
6. 2.87
2
844, 846
8-31,8.32
87.3327
6.16.878.34
2
87.3328
6 -IB -87
2
20-19(6)
23.253
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BUILDINGS (Gencrally)_Cont'd.
D°n8eraus buildinee, abatement of..., Section
Dangerous buildinee, Sae that title
Existingbuildinge, electrical coda 8.31 It seq.
Electrical rode provisions Provisions....
Floodplain management , • •genemllY. See; Electrical Code 8.107
storif r monagemanI. See that title .
' Hietoricprcaervation ..... I1•7 It seq.
Historic preservation, See that lith . . . . •'
House movera , , , • • 27.81 It aeq.
House moverg. Seat at till.. • .
.............
Moval huildInge, elaclricnI c • • • • 6.58 at seq.
Iaepecllone. See a leo; °dC Provisions .............
Meintenanc IfoustnR 8306
Owner-oc a Inapecan
`emedwe111nR, inapectiona for ...., •••• 17'3(6)
Maintenance of lnep°BHOns for „ 17.3(b)
Board as 4T0°nde and buildlogc ••••••••.,,,,• 17.8(6)
d eommfaalon Be time ,
Manufactured houaine Parka.......
Manufactured ho In 2.102
Nulaanca abate 8 Parke. See that title • • • ""' 221 et "q•
Nuisance°. See ant regulations ....,
�•�' Proht6ited activities IIIaintperka, ate. 24'101 et aeq,
Parke end recreation, See that tale
Sidew ..•
elk conn •""' 26.1
Streets and side
i ecglaI a. repair .......,
Wee protectlan S°e that tfUe ...... 31-108 31-308 et aeq.
area during conatructton, etc,
Under trY• See that title •' • • • •....,
ground electric as In • 34.16 It aeq,
Electric service "•
(under •d'.....
Telephone eervlce erouad). See that tfile • • a3-77 at aeq,
Water su (underground). Seo that tido
PPIY....................................... 33.
Water and Its. See that titlo
Zoningr. ire onta ,,, •• 116 at seq.
Zoning, at at title •••••"""••••••.........,
BURGLAR ALARMS 36.1 at seq.
Alarm systems....
Alarm systema. See• • • . • •""''
"
that title •••"""•••••.. 24426 e1 grit.BURNING OUTDOORS
Park activities prohibited ...............
BUS STANDS
Traffic re 26.i
Relations etivc t
title
See that tle o .eadlpR and unloading
'hafflc.
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS 287 et aeq,
OccuPatlonsi Ilcemsea In general ..,,
Llcensea and permit,.Be .....
c that title ...........
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BUSINESS TRUST
Personconstrued re ...............................
BUTTOCKS
Indecent exposure and conduct ......,.
C
CABLE TELEVISION
Broadband telecommunications franchise .....,
E4enchines. See that title
CABLES AND CONDUITS
Underground electric service ....,
Electric service (underground). See that title
Underground telephone service ..
Telephone service (underground)... S.ee. that title
CAFES, CAFETERIAS, ETC,
Restaurant regulation, ..
Restaurants. See that title... � . . . . . .' . """""'
CALLINGS
Occupational licenses in general ...
Licensee and permits. See that title
CAMPAIGN
Election campaign finance regulations ........ .,
Election, See that title •'
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE
Campaign finance regulation. .....................
Election.. See that titre
CANVASSERS
Peddlers' regulations .....,
Peddiers, canvassers end solleltors. See that title
CARNIVALS
Group activities in parks .,,
Parks and recreation. Sec.that,, title'
CASUALTIES
Iowa River regulations ........................ ...
Iowa River, See that title
CATS AND DOGS
Pct animal........:
Animals and fowl. See that title ..............
CELLAR DOORS
Uncovered openings ..............................
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14-60 et seq.
38-77 etseq.
33.07 ct seq.
13.16 et ceq.
21-1 at seq,
10.16 et seq. _
10.10 et seq.
20.1 et seq.
26-48 et seq.
24.78 et seq.
7.17 at seq,
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Section
Hnsempnt window egress; minimum structural stand•
ards for dwellings .........................
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DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
section
Construed.........................................
1.2
DELIVERY TRUCKS
Parking in specified places prohibited ...............
23.235 at seq.
- Traffic. See that title
DEMONSTRATION OR RALLY
Croup activities in parks ...........................
25.18 at seq.
Parks and recreation. See that title
Use permits for use ofpublic ways ......................
31.134 at seq.
DEPARTMENTS
Administrative code ................................
2.180 at seq.
Administrative code. See that title
Administrative services department .................
2.1 at seq.
Delegation of authority, construed .................
1.2
Finance department .................................
2.123 at seq,
Finances. See that title
Fire department ....................................
12.37 at acq.
Fire department. See that title
Housing and inspection services department ..............
2.136 at seq.
Housing and inspection services department. Seo that title
Human relations department ..........................
2.151 at seq.
Human relations department. See that title
Human rights provisions ...........................
18.1 at seq.
`— Joint authority, construed ..........................
1-2
Legaldepartment .................................
2.5
Noise regulations
Departmental actions ...............................
24.4-I1
Parke and recreation ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
25.33 at seq.
Parke and recreation. Bee that title
Personnel of city in general. See: Officers and Em-
ployees
Public transportation department ......................
2.221 at seq.
Public transportation department. Sea that title
Public works department ........................... . .
2.166 at seq.
Public works department. Sao that title
Police department .................................
20-IGetseq.
Police department. See that title
DESECRATION
Cemetery monuments ..............................
8-8
DEVELOPMENTS
Floodplain mnnagement ..............................
11.7 at seq.
Floodplain management. See that title
Large scale developments ..........................
27-29 at seq.
.Planning. See that title
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Planning and
Program development
partment of; director of
Administrative
Section
service department,
Subdivision regulations
,
Subdivisions Seo """•
that title ••"""••
Zening requireme • • •""'
2-1 et eeq,
Zonin , me •• ••••""'••••••.
gSee that
321 at eeq.
title
I DILAPIDATED• • • • •
Abatement , UNSAFE BUILDINGS, ETC.
See;
• • ""' 36.1 at seg,
, Building,
Urban renewal,
generally ,
,611 DIRK KNIFE, ETC. •...•••....'••. •..
Concealed weapons, carrying
Firearms and
• • • • • 8.1 et aeq•
weapon ..........
that title
' D7SCRIMINATORYp
�." 24.66
Broadband tel RACf10E5
D(acrim(nato�ommun(wtiona system
Planchiaeary Proct(ceeprohibited
SCe
,
also that tills ""•• .........
Human rlghta Provielons,,,,
"' 14.88
DISEASE CONTROL •••.....••.••..
Rabies and disease control.,, •
Animals and fowl.
•' 18d at seg.
Seo that title
DISEASED I • •'
Nuisance ANIMALS' TREES,
"' 7-47 at eeq•
ETC,
abatement regulation,
Nuisance,. See
that title
DISORDERLY PE ••""
Accaating CONDUCT
24.101 of aeq.
another Perna AND HOUSES
DoggingPerean ......,
............
Disorderly conductorderly h, cammittlng
I ..............................
24-49
D nkinga public,,,,.••,
rinkingh,puse, kceptng .............................
2452
24.47
an
sexual n8 and loafin ""'••••••..
sexual olfenaivo g ..•.... •........................
24.48
Proposals orattcatton,,ctc...,
DISTRESSED GOODS SALE
24'61
2450
Ong-Out-of
Gotng.out•of buetnc„ aads(milnra,lcs
bue(nc,s
2449
...,,
and similar eolcs, See that tills
DISTURBANCES
21.31 et,eq,
Library, creating disturbances in ...,,
Library. Seo that
title ...........
DITCHES, OBSTRUCTING • •
Excnvatione. Sea
20.3
that title
Nuisance ahntoment
regulation, , ,
ea. Soo that title
...................
NNO,
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Billposters, bill post(ngand distribution ...
Advert(sin8• See that title
DOCS AND CATS "
Pet onimals ........ .
An(male and fowl. Sec that title • • "
DOORS AND ... • ........
Housin , WINDOWS
8 See also that title
hfa(nOw'. a ofdcars door hinges, etc.; wind
dowse a ru inrentalhouat ...•.,,,,,•0 8, Star . in
Minimum structural owe, storm win.
doors, windows, doorway s'r gar eii dwellings re lockable
Window eovering. in rental houein
Window requirements r e ....:..............
e natural ventilation for dwellings ,
DPeddlerDOOR SALESMEN
Peddlers 1eeulatlons
Dcanvasser, and ealfcttor6. •
FINACE Seo that t1Ue
plain management..,,
Jt Floodplain monx8ement...... ... • . • •.
Caraga floor drains a thot tido " • • •
i 1(ouning etondarda re rea.••1'
' Housing, Seo oleo a Pons(b(lil(ce of • • ...' • • • .
htonufocturedho ttfile own,,........,,,
Nuisance 131 'ns re koverf ro uirementafordro(nage,
lands entering ditches, Water from ad e
Subdiviafon regulations drain, or a cebt
Subdlvf.lane. watercouraea ..,
See thR Iat title "'•••......,,
11Nuisan E, ODSTRUCTINC
Nu(.ancc abatement regulations
Nuisances, $ce that title
.............
DRAMATIC
Croup aet(vlARTS EXHMITIONS
Part(es in Parke ..
DRINK .,
Park and recreation, See Qe that tl............
AlcohalINtcG IN PUBLIC
,o• beverage. „
DRIVEWA Y3 ......... . ......
Curb• •""••
cute ...............
Streets and. .
sidewalk,. Seo Ih....
MP
Section
3.16 et seq.
7.17 N seq.
17.7(x)
17.6(1)
17.6(k)
17•Nk)
16.1 at seq.
11.7 at seq.
B•163
17.7(c), (d)
22.34(6)
24.101(8)
32.1 et 'eq.
24.101 ctseg,
28.48 at aeq,
24.61
DRUGS ANDAfEDICIMES at thus ''••• 91.69ctecq,
Airport restrictions
Ouence, at, .. regardm8 use, persons
under to.
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Iowa River regulations.Section
-
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Iowa River. See that title
24-78 etseq.
No; provisions re buildings where narcotic drugs
are kept, sold, etc., unlawfully ..................
24.101(3)
DUST AND DEBRIS
Excavation regulations ...........................•
31-32
EASEMENTS. See: Rights-of-way of -way B
g and Easements
EATING ESTABLISHMENTS
Restaurant regulation.
............................
Restaurants. See that
13.16etseq.
title
ELDERLY PERSONS
Senior center commission
...........................
Senior center cdmmission. See that title
26- 60 at seq.
ELECTIONS
Campaign finance regulations
Limitation an campaign contributions
..............
Council voting districts
10-10
................ ............
City council. See that title
2-17
Permanent registration
Precincts ............ ..........•••••
10.1
Boundaries described
............................
Establishment
10-36 �-�
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ELECTRIC SERVICE (Underground)und) so .................
10-34
Advances by applicant
Applicability33.81
....................................
Cooperation by applleant ............ .......
33.78
Definitions " " "......••
.......................................
33-82
Report.
33-77
...... ........
Rights-of-way and easement
83-83
,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,
Special conditions
83-78
.................................
Street light
83-84
3ubdivielon Instil.tions......................"".
33-86
Uubdi ""......—......
Y Provisions, other. Sea: Utllitiea
33-80
ELECTRICAL BOARD
Appeals......................
.....
Creation and nulhoril """""•••
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8.127
ELECTRICAL CODE
8.126
..........................................
AAdoption
mendment......
8.104
..................
Broadband telecommunications
8.106
system
Compliance with electrical codes
......................
Franchises. Seo also that title
14.84(b)
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Section
Existingbuildings, compliance with code .................
8.107
Moving buildings tocomply with provisions o(code.........
8.106
Violations, penalty ..................................
8.124
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
Generally ..........................................
8.154
Powers and duties ...................................
8.125
ELECTRICAL LICENSING (Master electrician's license.
Journeyman electrician's license, etc.)
Applications ........................................
8.138
Fees ............................................
8.139
Apprentice electrician registration .....................
&145
Expiration and renewal ...............................
8.140
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Section
Pet animal prohibition and requirements ...........
7.19 at seq.
Animals and fowl. See that title ' '
FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
Zoning requirements ...............................
38.1 at seq.
Zoning. See that title
FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND ENCLOSURES
Animals tied, staked, tethered, hobbled, eta.,........
7-20(e)
Animals and fowl. See that title
Housing standards re maintenance of fencea .........
17-7(w)
Housing, See also that title
Zoning requirements ..............................
38.1 at seq.
Zoning. See that title
FINANCES
Administrative service departments ................
2-1 at seq.
iBoards end commissions servims ...................
2.102
Budgets and records of boards and commissions ..
2.103
City clerk to certify expenditure instruments ........
2.78
City clerk. See that title
Contracts, awarding ..............................
2.205
_ Contracts and agreements. See also that title
Department of finance...
Created .. •-.....•• ....... .. ....•,
i
2.123
•.
Director .. .....
....................
2-124(b)
i Duties ..........................................
2.124
Opening of bide ...................................
2-104
Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not
Included herein. See the preliminary pages and
the adopting ordinance of this code
Personal property included re ......................
1.2
Public improvement projects
Amortization of conditional deficiency assessments
2.207
Purchasing. See that title
Taxation. See that title
FINES, FORFEITURES AND PENALTIES
Effect of repeal of ordinances ....... I .............
1.5
General penalties ..................................
1.9
Violations of code in general, See: Code of Ordi.
nanees
Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not
Included herein. See the preliminary pages and
' the adopting ordinance of this code"
FIRE APPARATUS
Following ........................................
23-133
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Section
Going-out-of-busluess and similar goes .............
23-31 et seq.
Going-out-of-businen and similar sales. See that
title
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Administrative service departments ..................
2.1 at seq.
Chief of fire inspectors, at, ........................
Ffie chief
1247
........................................
12-37
FIRE EXTINGUISHEAS
Mrs extinguishers, early warning fin protection sym.
tame, Insintenallce by owners of rental units ....
17-7(q)
Housing. See that dile
FIRE HOSE
Crossing .........................................
23-134
FIRE HYDRANTS
Mobile home parks, in .............................
Opening
22-40
of hydrant, ..............................
Water supply, ett, In general. See: Water and Sew.
83-118
us
Puking in specified ]places prohibited ..............2S5etr*q.
23-
Traffic. Sea that title
FIRE MARSHAL
Bureau Of fire Prevention, as bead of ...............
12-46
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (Miscellany)
Airport regulations ...............................
Airports and aircraft. See that title
4.1 etseq.
Bureau of fire prevention
Established ....................................
1246
Fire marshal ....................................
Inspection fees
12-40
....................................
Inspectors
1247
......................................
Reports and "commendations ...................
1247
12-48
Code. See: Fire Prevention Code
Contracts for emergency fire protection ...........
12.1
Flammable or combustible liquids In drams or other
containers
Amendments to fire code to storage and dispensing
of ..........................................
Housing. See also that title
12-21(m)
Exits, fire escapes; standards for dwellings .......
17-5(1)
Maintenance responsibilities of owners of rental
housing ..................................
Fire extinguishers; early warning fire protection
17.7(g)
systems, requirements for rental housing .....
17-0(e)(d)
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Cout'd.
Liquefied Petroleum garea 12.20
Storage zones for ..........................
Manufactured housing Parka 2239
, , , ,..
Fire sdety standards ........................• Mili
M 26
22
NeerMinimum risls, Peale ......•"'.. else ...........
New materials. process: or oecupan
penalties .................... I.................... 12.22
Permits forum material, 14.18
"In'...............
storage ones for explosives and blaetlb..
ne a9en
..
Storage sones for flammable suit combustible Rgdds. 12.19
etc. .......... .
1240
Stooge :once for liquefied Petroleum gars• • •. • •.. • , • 12•E6
Penalties ...............................
.................
Violations, penal e
FIRM PREVENTION CODE (Uniform fire Provutlon
code) .............. 12-16
Adapted 14.21
Amendments to specific fire cods sections . • :::: :: 12-28
Appeals ................
................... 12.17
Definitions 1&�
1(inimnm requirements ...........•......
1PrY6
Violations, penalties ...............................
FIRE STATION ENTRANCE 28-236 at uq.
Parking in specified Places Prohibited ...........
Traffic. See that title
FIRE ZONES&19
Fetabliehed end described
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS 9-7
Cemetery reetrictions 24.66
Concealed weapons .............................•• 24.81
Discharge of firearms ............................ • 24141 of ecq.
..............
Nuclear
ns free zone
Nuclear wcuPsns frco moo. Sao that tido
26.1
Prohibited activities in parks, ata ..................
Parks and reereatlon• See that title 24,66
Toy Rune, slingshots, similar devices •... • .
FIRES
Parking in specified plaeea prohibited ............... YS -296 a seq.
Traffic. See that title26.1
Prohibited activltes In parks, etc ....................
Parks and recreation. Seo that title
FIREWORKS DISPLAYS ,i,.,. 26.48 at seq.
Croup activities In Parke •.........
Parks and recreation. Sco that title
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Section
Uniform fire code adopted, etc .....................
12.16 et seq.
Fire prevention code. See that title
11.11(a)
FISH AND GAME LAWS OF STATE
11.11(6)
Nuisance abatement regulations ...................
7.4101 at seq.
Nuisances. See that title
FISHING
11.11(a)
Dame, pumping plants, etc., not provided with a fish -
.
way or screen
Nuisance provisions .............................
24-101(6)
Devices, contrivances or materials used to violate fish
11.7
and game laws
11.10
Nuisance previsions .............................
24101(6)
Iowa River prohibitions ............................
24.88
Iowa River. See that title
11.7
Iowa River regulations ............................
24.78 at seq.
Iewa River. See that title
11.9(0
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Airports, self -fueling regulations ....................... 4.90 at seq.
Airports and aircraft. See that title
Fire code amendments re storage dispensing 8 Pe g .......... 12.21(a)
Storage zones for flammable and combustible liquids....... 12.19
FLASHING BEACONS
Parking in specified places prohibited ............. 28.256 at seq.
Traffic. See that title
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Abrogation and greater restrictions .....................
11-9(c)
Administration
Appointment, duties and responsibilities of administrator .
11.11(a)
Floodplain development permit required ...............
11.11(6)
Variances ........................................
ll.11fc)
Administrator
Appointment, duties and responsibilities ...............
11.11(a)
Compliance ........................................
11.9(6)
Development permit
Required .........................................
11.11(6)
Findings of fact .....................................
11.7
Floodplain management standards .....................
11.10
Interpretation ......................................
11.9(d)
Lands to which provisions apply ........................
11.9(a)
Legal authority .....................................
11.7
Purpose ...........................................
11.7
Severability, ........................................
11.9(0
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Standards
General standards ...............................••
11.10(b)
Special provisions ................................•
11•I1(c)
Variances ..........................................
Violations............11.12
Penalties "••
................
bility .......••.•
lSee
11•9(e)
WFloodplain manla8ment that title
FLOWER PICKING
2b1
prohibited activities In parks, eta ..................
Parke and recreation. See that title
FOOD AND FOOD SERVICES
for food regulated ..
8.1.7(a) (2)
City pleas, mobile vending Barts
City plate. See also that tide
Pet animals in food establishments .........
See: Animals and Fowl
Animals in general.
Rental housing. See also: Housing
requirements ..
17.0(1), (1)
Communal kitchans, dining ran,",
units, responsib111tY
Coaking and eating in ro ming
17-7(z),
of Mum, ompzn
and maintenenee
Kitchen floor surfaces, construction
17.7(m)
In rental housing ....................•••
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Boards and c0camisdons services ....
City attomey ' ....................
Section
* ..... * " * , "
City aflame Sea th ' * .......
at title
2-102
Established .......... .................................
.... 2-93 at seq.
LEGAL HOLIDAYS
2.5
computation ofti . . .................................
LIBRARY
1.2
Account, money appropriate, etc.
Board of trustees .........................
Annual report ...
204
.....—..........Oint e t ....
APP..........
Composition... .......... I........
.. 20-22
............. I *.'.'.*.
Con others foruse
.. 20-17tr
to of libay..*..*.*........
20-17r
....*.... .*.......:... ......
20-21Organization
....I I...
...........................
Powers and duties I
20-16
go neral
Quali1 Ile
20-19
...................................... Terms compensation .....................
Disturbances,1 in
20-20
20-18
. at,.
Est It .........................
20-19
•
Nonresident
20.3
LICENSES AND PER1,11TS
20.1
20.2
(Note—Requirements listed hereunder
are applicable to busi•
necaN5, etc., in general. Sea also specific occupations trades
professions, etc--
elsewhere as indexed)
Airport Permits
...
Building cad0 I ..........
amendments
Building ......................
code. cc that title
4.37
U ild'"gpormila,Seethattitle
Ch I ur'slicense
8-17
requirements
V'Katlic
........... I ....................
ehicles for hire ......... I .........................•
city Plaza use Its
23-120
city Plain, See that title
35-25 ot ,q
Dols and "Is
..e
...See. I ..A I I local.
.. ... . ......
-••"""""'••••••
tlDe. ..
Electrician ,ccs.....
7-57 at 11q.
t....I.. ................
El ciI licensee. that
permits
8-138 at "q.Electri
Electrical Permits. Soo that tido ........................
Excavation permits ,
8-148 at seq.
Excavations. Seo tiiiiia'' * * - .......
.. ......Flood i oval
3146 et 1 ,q,
t or I requirements,,,.
Garb, trash co III t
ar
'aIt11-11(b)CNo.33trash, a that title
and
1529 at s,q,
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Section
Gas franchise
Excavation permit .................................
14.30
Going-outaf business and similar sales ..................
21-31 at seq.
Going-ouwf-business and similar sales. See that title
Horse-drawn vehicles ................................
35.16 at seq.
Vehicles for hire. See that title
Housemovem.......................................
8.77 at seq.
House movers. See that title
Manufactured housing parks
Building permits ..................................
22.21
Motor vehicle licenses ................................
23.82 at seq.
Tragic. See that title
Occupational licenses
Application .......................................
21.2
Expiration .......................................
21.5
Issuance .........................................
21.3
Required .........................................
21.1
Revocation orsuspension ............................
214
Park permits .......................................
2548 at seq.
Parke and recreation. See that title
Peddlers'regulations.................................
26.1 at seq.
Peddlers, canvassers and solicitors. See that title
,-•—.,
Pet animals ........................................
1.67 at seq.
Animals and fowl. See that title
Plumbers' licenses .................................... .
8.181 at seq.�-�
Plumbers' licenses. See that title -
Plumbing permits ...............r.. I:...............
6.190 elseq.
Plumbing permits. See that title
Restaurants ......................................
13.16 at seq.
Restaurants. See that title
Streets and sidewalks
Rightofway sign permits ...........................
31.145 at seq.
Sidewalk permit ...................................
31.110
Streets and sidewalks. See that title
Taxiabs.........................................
36.16 at seq.
Vehicles for hire -taxicabs. See that title
Traffic purposes, variance permit requirements. See:
Traffic
Tree and forestry regulations ... I ...................
34-l6etseq.
Forestry. See that title
Vehicle licensee ...................................
23-82 at seq.
Traffic. See that title
Vehicle operator's license ..........................
28.120
Traffic. See that title
Vehicles for hire -taxicabs ..........................
36.16 at ext.
Vehicles for hire -taxicabs. See that title
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Section
Zoning requirement36.1
..............................
at seq.
Zoning. See that title
LIENS
City services in removal of garbage ................
16-6
I Clearing of open property by city ...................
16.00
Garbage and trash. See that title
LIGHTING
Manufactured housing parks
Requirements for public lighting • • • • • • • • • • ...........
22-M)
Minimum housing standards for lighting, ventilation,
eta ................. I........................
17.6 at seq.
Housing. See that title
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
Storage sones for .................................
12.20
LIQUOR
Alcoholic beverage regulations ....................
5-1 at seq.
Alcoholic beverages. See that title
Drinking in public ................................
24.61
LITTERING
Generally ........................................
16.77 et seq.
Garbage and trash. See that title
/ Nuisance abatement regulations ............
24-101 at seq.
Nuisances. See that title
Removal of loose paper by billposters, eta ....,...
3.23
LIVESTOCK
Running at large ....................................
74
Animals in general. See: Animals and Fowl
LOTS, VACANT
Animals tied, staked,tethered, hobbled, etc ...............
7.20(a)
Animals and fowl. See that title
LOUDSPEAKERS
Noise regulations for sound -amplified equipment ..........
24.4.6
LOUNGES AND CLUBS
Alcoholic beverage regulations .........................
6.1 at seq.
Alcoholic beverages. Seo that title
LUNCHROOMS
Restaurantregulations ...............................
13-16 at seq.
Restaurants. Sea that title
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City Plaza ...
Cit ...................
YPlaza, See that title """'Section
• . • • •
MALT B ""'
EVERAGES
It seq,
Alcaholicbeve-gerega tions OU..'
Alcoholic beverages,
.................
See that title
MANAGER. See:
i
6.1 at seq.
City Afanager
AfAppppbility HOUSING PARKS
lic
.... • • • • • •
Definitions
... ... , , ,
......... men .......... .............
I Floodplain managet ... •
Floodplain management.
22'2
22.3
Seo that lido•. .....
Park atenderd8 • • • .
' •"'
11.7 It seq,
Area..........................................
Buildings and facilities . , .Decks
.. ..........................
................. P...
Drainage ........ .......................
22-39(a)
2238a)
Driveways . .....,
...•.....'......•. .........'.
Fire s,fet
22.39(1)
22'39(6)
ata
Plan re y ,dards ...... ..................
qution.. t. "•••••......,
2239(C
..""""•
APPlicaliona
2239 '
..
Building........................
Permits
, , ................... ........ ..
Fees
Final pin, .... "
.......'.....................
22.16
2221
Charge,l14 ........................................
-24
22.18
Chan
aPProved final
22.18
Prolimin,r'^ Pin ..., •....•......,'
y PPravnl
22. 19
..........
Violations...... "
................. .
22.20
•••
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2217
I...
22.23
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PLUMBER'S LICENSES (Master plumber, journeyman,
Application
..........
...................
Section
.. .................
...................
8.173
.....................
Enactive license ................
8-174
Examination fees ....................................
8.179
Face .......................
8.174
Reexaminations .................
8.174
............. .......
Renewals .. ....................
8.176
ma ion- ..... ..•.......
....................................
8-177
Standards .................
8.178
When required .....................................
8.175
.
_
PLUMBING (Generally)
8-172
- -
of examiners ..................................
jBoard
8-187Code
Adopted
„•.
Amendments ...... .......•.. ..........•........
8.161
Connection to public sewer......................
8.162
......
Excavation requirements
8.164
, .......
Excavations. $ee that title •...•••"•'""'.•
31-21 et eeq,
Garage Boor drains
.....,....
Housingstmidards remaintenanteofsupplicdplumbin8fudum
Housing. See oleo that title
17.7()
Inspections .......................
I
Inspector ..................
8.187
'-
Licenses, See: PlumbersLicensee • • •' • ""'
8'188
Mecha alc
I
anicaode.....................................
Mechanical code, Sae that title
844 et seq.
Mobile home park re6vlaliom.
Sec: Mobile lines, and Mo
bill Nome Parka
Nuisance abatement regulations
.......... .............
Nuisances, Be, that title
24.181 et xeq.
Penalties, See within this title: Violations
Plumbers' licensee, See that title
Plumbing inspector. See within this title: Inspector
Sower, public
Connection lo .....................................
Violations
8.164
Notices of .............
— -
Penalties ..... •""""""'•••••••••••.
...................................
8.189
Y cnnnecllnns.......................................
86190
PLUMBING PERM11175
6.164
.........................
EApplication
...............
.........................
8.183
Fxemptions
...............
ete ......................... .. • • • ... • . • • ".....
Inspection fee,
8.181
..........
............. .......
Insurance ........................... ........
8.186
8.186
............. ..
8.185
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Permittee._...... ............
Section
Required ....... ... ........ I . . ........ . .. ................
-----------
.. 8.182
*"--*----,* ------ * ----------- ----
Restrictions
-':-" I'll, .................. . . ....... --.— -------
Work not regal ring
8.180
8-194
POISON
8.181
Poison most
"''
Animals and In,]. See -*that 'title
7.3
POLES AND WIRES
Animals tied, staked, tethered, bobbled,
Animals and fowl. Sea that titre
7-20(e)
Broadband telecommunications system Provisions re
Poles and vim, conduits, i;4nchfisel
ate- See.
Electrical franchises regulated._.._......_.._.
Franchises. &a that title .......... ....
14-1 at seg,
Telephone franchise....._......_.._.
Franchises. See that tit].
14-52 at seg.
Underground electric service....._.._......___......_......_.
..... ... ..
Electric servi .
Underground t ce (underground). See that title
telephone
33-77 at $eq.
service
Telephone service (underground). See that title
Utilities, applicable and
88-97 at seg,
relative Provision..
ties Sea: UtIll.
POLICE AND FIRE ALARMS
Franchise responsibilities
Franchises. Be, that title-
14-57
POLICE DEPARTIIJENT
Administrative service department,
Aid, summoning
1
2 - at seg.
Alarm systems..........__. . ......
29.1
Alarm syste,,.See that title.••~............. ...... . .... . ...... ... ..
24.126 et seg.
Arrests
Obstructing Officers
.... .
Summoning aid, refusinged,�;-,a"a,*,-I-,t-*---....----,-"-
29.2
..
Chief of police ...... .......
29.1
C........ .
Civil service rights of department
29-18
Duties In general parlOnnol
29-ig
Established.._..__..
--,-"••_•_.•-•--_-29-17
False Alarm 529-16
impersonating an office r
29.4
Obstructing offices
24.3
P"Ifimle", communication with
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STREETS AND SIDEWALKS—Cont'd
Section
Street
Defined ..........................................
1.2
Subdivision regulations ..............................
32-I el seq.
Subdivisions. See that title
Surface materials
Prohibited in the area between the traveled or paved area of
the street right-of-way and the abutting private prop.
ertyline ......................................
31.10
Tree and forestry regulations ..........................
34-16 at seq.
Forestry. Seo that title
Trees and shrubbery. See also that title
Tying, staking, tethering animals ......................
7.20(c)
Animals and fowl. See that title
Uncoveredopenings .................................
31.7
Underground electric service ..........................
33.77 at seq.
Electric service (underground). See that title
Urination or defecation in or upon any street, alley, etc......
24-I14(c)
Use permits
Appeals ......... :................................
31.143
Applications
Contents, accompanying documents .................
31.137
Generally ......................................
31.136
Council review ....................................
31.142
Grantor denial ....................................
31-139
-- ' Insurance and bond requirements .....................
31-141
Issuance for commercial uses prohibited ................
31.135
Required .........................................
31.134
Revocation.......................................
31.144
Standards for Issuance ..............................
31.138
Terms and conditions ...............................
31.140
Zoning requirements .................................
36.1 at seq.
Zoning. Seo that title
SUBDIVISIONS
Building permits
Issuance restricted .................................
32.5
City's right to install Improvements .....................
32.6
Definitions.........................................
32.2
Establishment ofcontrols .............................
324
Excavation requirements .............................
31.21 et seq.
Excavations. See that title
Exceptions .........................................
32.7
Floodplain management ..............................
11.7 at seq.
Floodplain management. Seo that title
Improvements
Right of city to Install, when .........................
32.6
Inspections .........................................
32.61
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L developments
Sections
.............................
Planning.
Planning. See that title
27.29 at seq.
Lots, selling before approval
Penalty: remedies
.................................
Markers..........
325
.... .... .........................
Mobile homes, etc.. ,
3259
........ I .........
Mobile homes and mobile home parks. See that title
22'1 et seq.
Modifications of requirements
.........................
Pavement width requirements
32.7(a)
Reduction of ...................................
Pints ...
32.7(b)
Final plats
Accompanying documents
Fees .........................
...............
3240
Review, approval, rejection
32-01
........................
ons ...................................
32-02
PrelSpeciminary
Prel(minory plots
pin
32.39
Accompanying information
...................... ..
FCCfl .............
32.27
. .................. ......... ..
Review, approval, rejection
32.28
...................... ..
Effect of approval ..............................
32-29
Submission required .........................
32.30
......
Purpose ...............
32.28
Sower installalione in general
32.3
.........................
Water and sewers. See that title
32.55,33.19etseq.
Short title .........................
I................
Sidewalks ....................
32.1
.
..........
Sidewalks in general, See; Streets and idew.s
e alk
32.58
Skating or coasting, etc. .
.................
Specifications, type ofconstrue tin n,sic
31.2
...................
Standards andspecificallons
32.50
...........................
Stormwater
32.54 cl seq.
........................................
at
Ner and sowers. See that title
33.54 at seq.
Streets
Standards and specifications
.........................
Underlmound electric service
32.64
..........................
Electric service (underground). Seo that title
33.77 at seq.
Underground telephone service
........................
Telephone service (underground). See that title
33.97 at seq.
Uranus
plats ......................................
Variances, etc,
32.7(c)
Council action ....................................
Water installations ...............
32.7(d)
I..................
Zoning requirements .................................
32.57
Zoning. Seo that title
39.1 etseq.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY
Computation of time, holidays, etc
.................... . ..
1.2
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WATER AND SEWERS—Cont'd.
Section
Plumbing regulations .................................
8.161 st seq.
Plumbing. See that title
Private sewage disposal
Contenteand drainsconnected .........................
3333
Drains ............................................
33.30
Emptying and disinfecting ............................
33.29
Installation in water supply strata ........ ........... :.
33.28
Nuisances .........................................
33.31
Permit from board of health
Required ........................................
33.26
Privy requirements, generally ............. . . ..........
33.27
Sewers in general. See within this title: Sewers and Sewage
Disposal
Space limitations ...................................
33.32
Privy vaults
Private sewage disposal. See hereinabove that subject
Public works department divisions,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
2.166
Septic tanks
Private sewage disposal. See bereinabove that subject
Sewers and sewage disposal
Building sewer requirements end industrial wute
control. See hereinabove that subject
City organized into one sewer district ................
33.16
Connections to systems
Plumbing requirements ...........................
8.164
Required, when ..................................
33.17
Utility requirements in general ....................
33.1 at seq.
Private systems, connection of .......................
33.17
Private "wage disposal. See within this title that
subject
Rates and charges
User charge system
Billing procedures ..............................
33.46
Definitions .....................................
33.43
Funding.......................................
Purpose.................................. ......
33.44
33.42
Rates..........................................
33.45
Review, changes to rates .........................
33.47
Storm water runoff. See within this title that subject
Storm water runoff
Administrative review of director's decisions ..........
33.59
Building permit requirements .......................
33-58
Construction Of control structures or water detention
facilities
Prerequisites to ..................................
33-58
Control in excess of requirements .....................
33.65
Definitions ........................................
33.54
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WATER AND SEWERS-Cont'd,
_
DD bottom storm water storage
Design criteria a area
Section
._........
e racy orders
Emergency .....___...__......_._......__..-_..__'"_
89-154
_....._•
General requiremenk
33.62
_„__.-�•�""""""'•"`�-----___,
Miscellaneous storm w �� r �•""""_"•--•---••_.._.._,.
Prerequieika to "ter storage areas_.......
33.60
33-61
conalruction of control structure",
__.._._._...____..____..___..___....._......_.._.._.___._
33.138
33.135
ek.
RegulPeg ti
ations..._..........___..�_._.___...__.
33-66
Scope of provisions _
33-55
_
_..___..__._._._..._..__..___ ..-__ _____.._
Subdivision reguI tions --
74
33.56
.,_�
Subdivisiana. See tlut..a._....__......,"._.....""_.-___
Wet bottom t _-
-
32.1 et seq.
storm we - -
D kr "ter e
83.1 It mq.
emgn criteria a8 arem
Utilities epPllmble end relative provisions. See:
NApp supply
-�
33-63
and distribution Utilitiee
APPlication for
_
"ervie Pipe, denial
Charges. See hereinbelow: Rates end Chargee
- Connections
33.116
pplication
....AAbandoned service pipes ...........................
....................._..
89-154
.............._................
Loops and erose- ............................................._.
tie
33-141
..:.................................
Maine, k Pato....._._.......................
33.133
................
Maintenance of aervltt ............._.._.._.._.
Nonconformin--"'-•--_••••••"'
33.138
33.135
Svc 8 connectlom _, "-��
meterlsla.
33.188
joints _-� """---
Service pipes
83.140
,_�
Trench, !Alto "-- �
s `"-"'�
88.187
Uttltt '"""
Drama y 00nnectI In general
see by
39.134
88.188
_
turning on water--�-"�-•-�
NonitebRtt)' of dty
83.1 It mq.
Defin(tiona ,--,�1
_ _
Rydrent8, o •""""---"-
Pentng _•__•�"• y---•_.�,�
83.129
83.116
hfatne _""--•�--_....__-"--•--
___•"_•'"`_--
88.118
Asaeasmen
99-117
Multiple meters authortted-_ when "�-"'"_"----
Proof prerequisite
99-122
33-121
to tnetellln s -_._ _~ "`---
Protection
88-169
._ _
Rates and cher —'- ---- --_� `
83"160
subject g See within this eubtf0e
89-154
they
Required
_
Size and extension,-,,,,,�----""----�.�,_
Size of meters "..."_"_••..__.�.
38.140
..__.. _...
Testing of meters �� .....
..: """-'•---
Vnlvea Ind flttinga
33.120
39.169
....__„_'_
Meters _ ""--
89.166
'•`^ -
Location, Placement
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Plumbers and other interested Parties
Information supplied to
Privote wells -
Rates and charges --
Billing
Classification of serviee ,"--'----
Collection procedures
Connecting loops _
Direct purchase-_�—�estahBeh=
Director public worlta, authority to
i edea and aergea for rv(_
Procedure for tieing secesraN,y _
Rate schedule
Temporary us n --
utuff e dsr(ng coetruc6on ..•.,,_,,,_.
W tercoursee. See ,oleo that title —
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33.126
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33-166
33.167
33.170
33.186
33.189
38.188
33.163
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ZONING—Carica.
Section
Density zona
RM•I2—law density mi lti-famlly residemW retro. Sou within
this title that subject
RM•20—Medium density multifamily residential was. See
within this title that sub*1
Development
I0.Interim development zone. Sou within this title that
subject .. _._ .. .
RDP—Research development park zone. Sen within this title
that subject
Dimensional requirements
Genenlyardrequlrements ..........................
3587
Generally ........................................
3080
Height exceptions .................................
38.70
Obstructions in yards, permitted ......................
3088
Setbacks, established
Requlrenmtsandexosptions for ....................
3880
Zana, dimensional requirements fa. Sea within this title
various ones a led"
Dog rune, permitted obstructions .......................
$885
Dogs or uta
Petanimalroquiremaot.............................
7.20
Drivsin theaters, additional regulations .................
3086
Elderly housing. additional regulations ..................
3t186(g)
Enclosures;
Fence and hedge requirements .......................
3686
Enforcement .......................................
3684
Extraction, additional regulations ......................
36-66(h)
Ferias and hedges
Permitted obstructions in yards ......................
3685
Requirements .....................................
3686
Fire esespm
permitted obstructions in yards ......................
3&66
Ffiezones ..........................................
&IS
Plammablee and combustibles
Storais "ries.....................................
1210
Floodplain management ..............................
11.7 at seq.
Floodplain management. Seo that title
Fuel4bgnsing equipment
Permitted obstructions in yard .......................
3686
Funeral homes, additional regulation ...................
3686(t)
General effect of provisions ...................... I.....
3&3
General Industrial sone. Sou within this title: 1.1—General
Industrial Zone
Glare, performance requirements .......................
30.76
Governmental lands
P—Public zone. Sou within this title that subject
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astmh
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•.....
mRmaximm... bulk....., 36.27(e
,
Lai
....
HeavY tadum ital
.
y�•............ .......
oats
mac
guinrtsl Zore ��� this title:
Section
ry Ia•
Feareaadh requirements,)
NeAtaiQppttoa... ocattoaamlhetpht.......
IS,h'rlaa multt•gadly
... ..............
w�eabb
.................
and btilldlap
r.....
lc mm� •4miV p "bin title:
3006
38.70
�BlAco a'Ithl+r thy t$L
Histerlcetal7.00e ; CH-1_Iltyh Way
H�dcPreeervatton ...
Preservation,
sped ... • ... „ ....
exceptions .. "
•.••.•• •••..•
Seo that title
HieortepreaePr n overlaYmne.
Htsortc
27.51 et eeq,
Seo within
Not tWw rvotien Overlay Zone tho title: OHP_
Aouae� ttod °hawNtoas in
...
Yards, dtmpr emlto y .... .
1.2_if"'VY S nal rrogWremeane 4......
yard
now uous ....
mb118 �1.1—
ovo
'.....
36.27(c)
36-27(d)
4 1e •••.•.••••
aduatraUft'Wteoayts t
38-m
84W
F��aR
tl ,.�.
...... ...................
General ,martmamb
.......Re
Intent 4 bulk '.......
....
)
36.27(e)
.
y�•............ .......
oats
......
........
36.27(f)dl,_""nooa
3O27(e)
Maximli+mlttedted aoceyyY � �•
36•27(a)
w�eabb
.................
and btilldlap
27(e)
................
Provie oral uya
-Al
36.27(6)
sped ... • ... „ ....
exceptions .. "
.. .. ...
-56
3827(6)
Special ..... .
' ..
36.
...
Yards, dtmpr emlto y .... .
1.2_if"'VY S nal rrogWremeane 4......
.....
36.27(c)
36-27(d)
..
SWtdtat bWk�maximum
38.27(,)
...... ...................
...
36.20(e)
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ZONING—Cont'd. Section
Office ones
CO.1-Commercial once one. See within this title that
subject
ORP—Office and research perk one. Sec within this title that
subject
OFP—Floodplain overlay one
Established ......... 36-31(g)
Flood hazard overlay ones. See within this title that subject
Requirements ..................................... 36 in)
Uses permitted .................................... 3633(a)
OFW—Floodway overlay one
Establfehed...................................... 3631(g)
Flood hazard overlay ones. See within this title that subject
Requirements ..................................... 3631(d)
Uses and structures prohibited ....................... 3634(c)
Uses permitted .................................... 3wa)
Uses permitted by special exception ................... 36.34(b)
OHP—Historic preservation overlay one
Description ....................................... 3653(b)
Procedures for designation of ones .................... 3844
Purpose .......................................... 36.63(a)
OPD•H-Planned development housing overlay one
Generally........................................ 3647
Regulations ...................................... 3646
Open storage, performance requirements ......... . ...... 38.76
ORC—River corridor overlay one
Boundaries ....................................... 3644(s)
Definitions ....................................... 36-46
Establishment .................................... 3644(d)
Findings ......................................:.. 3844(a)
General requirements .............................. 3646(b)
Intent ........................................... 3&44(c)
Permitted uses .................................... 3&48(8)
Purpose ............................... I........ 3644(b)
Site plan requirements .............. I.............. 3646(c)
special provisions ............... I................. 3646(d)
Ora"ntal feeturoa, permitted obstructions In yard ....... 3646
ORP—Oruro and research pari one
Dimensional requirements .......................... 36.28(e)
Floor ares ratio, maximum buildingbulk ............... 34-25(s)
General provialone.........:....................... 3&26(O
Height, rosximum.buildingbulk ...................... 38.26(a)
Intent ............. .. 3&26(a)
.................
hat use, dimensional requirements ................... 3&26(8)
Lot coveroge, makimum building bulk ................. 36.26(6)
Permitted accessary uses and buildings ................ 36.66
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Permitted uses ............................... .....
Provisional uses .......................
............
Special exceptions .................................
Special provisions .................................
Yards, dimensional requirements .....................
Overlay zones
Historic preservation overlay zone ......... . . ........ .
Planned development housing overlay (OPD-H)zone ......
River corridor overlay(ORC)zone.....................
P—Public zone
Dimensional requirements .....................
General "•'
provisions .................................
Intent
Permitted uses.........................................................................
Provisional uses ...................................
Special exception, .................................
Special provisions .................................
Parking
Off-street parking requirements ......................
Particulate matter
Performance requirements ..........................
Performance requirements
Generally ........................................
Glare ............................................
Odor............................................
Particulate matter,requirements .....................
Requirements .............................. .......
Screening ........................................
Sewage wastes ....................................
Smoke. requirements ...............................
Storage ..........................................
Toxlcmattcr......................................
Vibration ..................... ...................
Permits
Fencepermits.................. ...................
Signs. Seo within this title that subject
Permitted uses
Zones, permitted uses for. See within this title various
zones, as indexed
Pel animals,requirements ....................
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36-25(c)
36.25(d)
3&25(e)
36.25(e)
3653 at seq.
3647
3644 at seq.
3630(e)
36.30(0
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-278
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR CAMBRIA COURT - A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 94 & 95
TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART 2
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has certified that the following
improvements have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications
of the City of Iowa City:
Sanitary sewer improvements that include 195 feet of 8 inch VCP and two
manholes for Cambria Court - a resubdivision of Lots 94 and 95 Ty'n Cae
Subdivision, Part 2, as constructed by Dick Cole Construction Co., of
Iowa City, Iowa.
AND WHEREAS, maintenance bonds have been filed in the City Clerk's office,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that
said improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City.
It was moved by McDonald and seconded by Courtnev
that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X AMBRISCO
X BAKER
X COURTNEY
_ x DICKSON
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X McDONALD
X STRAIT
X ZUBER
I Passed and approved this 10th day of November, 1987.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50170
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Iowa City, Iowa
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j Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons:
i I hereby certify that the construction of the improvements listed
i below has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans
{ and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of
(E Iowa City. The required maintenance bonds are on file in the
City Clerk's office.
Sanitary sewer improvements that include 195 feet of S
! inch VCP and two manholes for Cambria Court - a
resubdivision of Lots 94 and 95 Ty'n Cae Subdivision
Part 2, as constructed by Dick Cole Construction Co.
I hereby recommend that the above-mentioned improvements be
accepted by the City of Iowa City.
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Frank K. armer, P.E.
City Engineer
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 3, 197
To: City Council
From: Douglas Booth roy`, (jr
ices
Re: An Amendment to the Eros
sions for a Contractor's
of Housing & Inspection Serv-
and Mud ContAol Ordinance: Adding Provi-
tinuous Escrow Deposit
The Home Builders' Association has requested that the erosion and mud control
ordinance be amended to provide an alternative to the present requirement of
$500 per lot deposit. This money is collected by the City as a condition to
the issuance of a building permit in order to cover the cost of clean-up of
dirt, mud, gravel or debris from streets, storm sewers, gutters or catch
basins when a contractor does not do the clean-up work. Contractors have
expressed the concern that $500 per lot is excessive because when contractors
have a number of projects under construction several thousand dollars can be
tied up in escrow deposits which may never be used.
Staff agrees that it is difficult to justify a $500 per lot deposit when, in
fact, the City rarely has had cause to exercise the erosion and mud control
procedures. In light of this and in response to the concerns raised, an
amendment to the erosion control procedures and a resolution establishing
escrow deposit amounts have been prepared for Council's consideration. The
proposed amendment offers the option of a one-time contractor's continuous
escrow deposit as an alternative to the per lot deposit. This change would
result in a savings to builders with several lots under development (e.g. in
lieu of $500 per lot for four lots at a total cost of $2,000, the continuous
escrow deposit would be $1,000 thus saving $1,000). The contractor's con-
tinuous escrow deposit would be required to be maintained at the amount
established by resolution. Therefore, if the City found it necessary to
charge the cost of clean-up work against a contractor's deposit, that con-
tractor would be required to replenish his deposit to the original amount
prior to being eligible to receive any future building permit.
In summary., the adoption of the proposed amendment and resolution accom-
plishes the following:
1. Provides adequate funds to cover the cost of clean-up of mud and dirt
from public streets.
2. Reduces the amount of contractor money tied up in escrow accounts.
3. Reduces City paperwork and accounting necessary to keep track of
escrow deposits.
Thank you for consideration of this recommendation.
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RESOLUTION N0, 87.279
COUOF RT
RESOLUp10DE DEDICATED AUTHORIZING
FOR WALKWAYCE OF PURPOSES ON PROPERTY
COURT SUBDIVISION, BETWEEN CAMBRIA COURT AND WILLOW CREEK PARK.
PARCEL
AND 2 OF CAMBRIA
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 87- 3345
10t1i day of November,
w� een Cambria Court and 1987' the Cit Passed and approved the
Willow Creek pdrk�ujeJaljacated a public walkway
Commencing legally described as follows:
be -
Co g at the Southwest corner of Lot 95 of
90, Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part II, Iowa Cit a subdivision a Lot
19 at Page 49 of the Johnson 'Recorder's
northerly along the easterly Count as recorded in
distance Y right-of-wa Y Recorder s Office, then
8istance East? -5 OSeet to the Y line ni
point of beg in of Cambria Court a
9. thence North
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 87 -
of October, 1987, the City -24.9.. adopted
an approved on the 20th day
erty by conveyance by quit claim deed to the
Cambria Court Subdivision, authorized P of the vacated pro
on its proposal owners of Lots 1 and 2 of
and set the date and Publication of notice of
WHEREAS, followin time for the public hearing; ;anublic hearing
to the g Public hearing 9; and
in the best tintere t oaf the the Council finds proposal, and bein
Cit that disposition of fully advised as
t
City of Iowa City, Iowa, the property is
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
The Mayor and Cit
conveying
Y Clerk a and nare
to standab authorized and directed
quit claim deeds ere empowered
and Zy g the City s interest in the Iowa State Bar
Cambria Court Subdivision, vacated walkwa Association forms
Y to the owners of Lots I
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
The City Attorney
complete the deedbe and is hereby authorized
and deliver them to the a empowered and directed
It was moved b PPropriate recipients, to
the Resolution be 2ubor
adopted, and u on roll and
P call
AYES: NAYS:
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seconded by Dickson
there were;
ABSENT:
Ambrisco
Baker
Courtney
Dickson
McDonald
Strait
Zuber
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Page 2
Passed and approved this 10th day of November 1987.
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-280
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOTS 2 AND 3, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST
ADDITION.
WHEREAS, the owner, Northgate Development Company, Inc., has filed with the
City Clerk of Iowa City, an application for approval of a preliminary Large
Scale Non -Residential Development Plan for Lots 2 and 3 of the Highlander
Development First Addition; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Program Development and the Public
Works Department have examined the preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential
Development Plan and have recommended approval of same; and
i WHEREAS, the preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development Plan has
been examined by the Planning and Zoning Commission and after due delibera-
tion the Commission has recommended that it be accepted and approved; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development Plan for
Lots 2 and 3 of the Highlander Development First Addition is found to conform
with all the pertinent requirements of the ordinances of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
i
1. That the preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development Plan of Lots
2 and 3 of the Highlander Development First Addition is hereby approved.
2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify the
approval of the resolution and said plan.
It was moved by McDonald and seconded by Courtney the
Resolution be adopted, an upon ro call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X
AMBRISCO
X
BAKER
X
COURTNEY
X
DICKSON
_
MCDONALD
X STRAIT
X
ZUBER
o• Passed and approved this 10th day of
November 1987.
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STAFF REPOR7
70: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item: 5-8701. Lots 2 and 3,
Highlander Development First
Addition
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
i
Requested action:
Purpose:
Location:
Site size:
Existing land use and zoning:
Surrounding land use and zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
File date:
45 -day limitation period:
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Public utilities:
Prepared by: Monica Moen
Date: October 15, 1967
Southgate Development Co., Inc.
325 E. Washington St,
Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact: Myles Braverman
Phone: 337-4195
Approval of a preliminary LSNRD
Plan. ^
To
build permit
construction of an office
g.
North side of Northgate Drive within
Northgate Corporate Park.
4.55 acres ±
Undeveloped; CO -1.
North - Undeveloped. ID -ORP
East - Undeveloped: CO -1
South - Commercial (office) and
West Undeveloped; C0-1
Undeveloped; c0-1
General Commercial
January 14, 1987
Waived
Adequate sewer and water services are
Public services: available to the site.
Police and fire protection are avail-
able, Sanitation services will be
provided privately. Transit service,
theon a limited basis
the N.CS,. complex located west of
Highlander Development First
Addition,
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Transportation:
Physical characteristics:
BACKGROUND
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Vehicular access to the site is
provided via Highway 1 and Northgate
Drive.
The topography is gently sloping.
On January 14, 1987, Southgate Development Co., Inc. submitted an application
for approval of a Large Scale Non -Residential Development (LSNRD) plan for an
office facility to be located on Lot 2 of the Highlander Development First
Addition. The applicant requested that consideration of this request be
deferred pending rezoning of this lot and other lots within the development
from the CO -1, Commercial Office zone to the RDP, Research Development Park
zone. Subsequently, on February 18, 1987, the applicant waived the 45 -day
limitation period. Southgate Development Co. now requests that consideration
of a large scale development proposed for Lots 2 and 3 of the subdivision be
considered under the existing CO -1 zoning classification.
ANALYSIS
Dimensional Requirements: Southgate Development Co. proposes to construct an
office building on this 4.55 acre tract. The building is not expected to
exceed 60,000 square feet in area and its proposed location complies with the
minimum dimensional requirements of the CO -1 zone. While the maximum build-
ing height of the CO -1 zone is 25 feet, the plan notes the developer's inter-
est in retaining flexibility in developing this property by indicating that
the height of the building may exceed 25 feet on the condition that the
requirements of Section 36-70(b) of the Zoning Ordinance are met. This
provision allows the structure to exceed the maximum height permitted in a
zone provided adjustments are made to increase the depths of required yards
and provided the increased building height does not conflict with the provi-
sions of the Airport Zoning Ordinance.
More precise dimensions of the proposed building will be reflected on the
final LSNRD plan which will be reviewed and approved administratively. The
proposed building, however, cannot exceed the dimensional parameters noted on
the preliminary plan. A final plan which does not fall within the parameters
set by the preliminary plan or which does not show compliance with all appli-
cable City ordinances will require approval in accordance with the procedures
set forth for preliminary plans.
Off-street Parking: The plan indicates that the proposed building is to be
occupied by an office use. Offices in the CO -1 zone are required to provide
off-street parking spaces at a rate of one (1) parking space for each 200
square feet of floor area. A total of 300 off-street parking spaces, two
percent of which must be handicapped accessible (six spaces) are needed for
this facility. Three hundred parking spaces, six of which are accessible to
handicapped individuals, are illustrated on the plan.
Trees: The preliminary LSNRD plan is in compliance with the requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance which regulate the number and placement of trees adja-
cent to street rights-of-way and within parking areas.
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Performance Requirements: Section 36-76(j) of the Zoning Ordinance stipu-
lates that screening shall be provided along the lot lines of a lot which is
occupied by a commercial use and which abuts an ORP zone. The screening is
to be placed in a manner sufficient to effectively obscure the commercial use
from view of uses within the ORP zone. Because the proposed commercial use
is adjacent to an ID -ORP zone, screening material must be provided along the
northerly property line of this tract.
The proposed location of the planting screen is constrained by the presence
of a 40 foot -wide drainage easement along the entire length of the northern
boundary of this property. The purpose of this easement is to transport
stormwater from the stormwater storage basin that serves this subdivision.
As indicated on the illustration of a cross-section of this easement, the
developer proposes to locate the planting bed within the northerly 5 feet of
the drainageway. The developer indicates that the presence of a vegetative
screen in this location is not expected to interfere with the ability of the
easement to carry stormwater. Staff concurs with this assessment.
Stormwater Management: Provisions for stormwater management were approved
with approval of the final plat for the Highlander Development First Addi-
tion. The drainage easement across Lots 2 and 3 is a part of that stormwater
management system.
The legal documents for this subdivision indicate that no building permits
may be issued by the City on any lot within this subdivision unless the
proposed stormwater control structure has been completed and approved by the
City. As an alternative, however, the documents permit the issuance of
building permits prior to construction of the stormwater management facility
provided the property owner escrows funds for the installation of that facil-
ity. Since the stormwater management facility for this subdivision has not
been installed, the developer must escrow funds for the eventual construction
of those stormwater control mechanisms.
Sidewalks: With approval of the Highlander Development First Addition plat,
the City and the subdivider agreed that if sidewalks along Northgate Drive
had not been installed within the subdivision prior to the extension of City
bus service to the subdivision, the City, at that time, could require the
installation of that walk. Limited transit services are available to N.C.S.,
the development located west of Highway 1 and the Highlander Development
subdivision.
The applicant is aware of the provision within the Subdivider's Agreement
that links sidewalk installation with the extension of transit service to the
subdivision. In anticipation of future transit service to the development,
the plan has been drawn to allow a City bus to maneuver within the parking
area located south of the proposed building.
Economic Impact: Economic impact is a measure of the public costs and bene-
fits associated with a proposed project. Public benefit can generally be
measured in terms of the estimated tax revenue generated and the potential
number of jobs created by the project. The liabilities or costs are not
always quantifiable, but include the cost of direct public improvements such
as the cost of overwidth paving or oversized water mains and the indirect
public costs associated with the provision of additional public services
demanded by the proposed project.
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Although tax levies change from tax year to tax year, it is possible to
estimate the annual taxes that would be generated by the proposed develop-
ment. Given the value of existing commercial lots and structures in the
immediate area of the proposed project, the assessed value of the land and
structure comprising this development is expected to be $2,200,550. At a
current City tax levy of $11.54919/$1000 of assessed valuation, the amount of
tax due on that property this year would be approximately $25,415. The
applicant estimates that 25 to 150 jobs will be created with this office use.
While no direct public costs to the City are incurred by this project, indi-
rect costs associated with maintenance of streets and municipal utilities and
the provision of police and fire protection services are expected. With
development of other parcels within this subdivision, the extension of tran-
sit service to the area must also be considered. The proposed development,
however, is not expected to require a significant commitment of public funds
or services beyond those currently available to the site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the preliminary LSNRD plan to permit construction of a
proposed office facility on Lots 2 & 3 of the Highlander Development First
Addition be approved.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location map.
2. Letter from applicant, dated September 29, 1987, outlining a tentative
time schedule for development.
ACCOMPANIMENT
1. Preliminary LSNRD plan for Lots 2 & 3 of the Highlander Development First
Addition.
Approved by;*on
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of Planning and
velopment
LOCATION MAP
5-8701
Lots 2 and 3
Highlander Development first Addition
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SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENTSO
325 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 337.4195
Sept 29, 1987
Mayor & City Council
Chairman & Planning & Zoning Commission
City of Iowa City, Iowa
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Sirs:
The tentative time schedule for the development of the facility on Lots 2 & 3
of Highlander Development, First Addition is:
Commencement of Construction: November 1987
"ancy of Building: April 1988
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-281
RESOLUTION APPROVING FY89, 90, 91, 92,93 OFFICIAL REPORT OF
MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FROM
JULY 1, 1988 TO JUNE 30, 1993
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, that
the Official Report of Municipalities for Street Construction Program from July
1, 1988 to June 30, 1993, be approved.
It was moved by McDonald and seconded by Dickson
that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
iAYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X AMBRISCO
X BAKER
R COURTNEY
X
DICKSON
R McDONALD
X STRAIT
E ZUBER
Passed and approved this 10th day of November, 1987.
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OFFICIAL
STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
FOR
❑ CITIES - Pop. 1,000.4,999 (one-year)
x❑ CITIES - Pop. 5,000 & over (five-year comprehensive)
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CITY Iowa City, Iowa
COUNTY Johnson
FROM JULY 1, 1988
TO
JUNE 30, 1993
I. Marian K. Karr
clly clerk of the City
rot—'' TDwa City- Iowa
do hereby certify that the city council has ,.
by resolution approved this official report asitsfiscal Julyl, 14AR to JUne30,
-7993_ one-year/five-year comprehensive Street Conslruc•
Ilon Program this Month , Day- Year,
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MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
William Ambrisco
Larry Baker
Darrel Courtney
-- Kate Dickson
—John McDonald
_Georae Strait
—Ernest 7tih re
Cities -Pop. 5,000 & over shall file, on or before December 1 of each year, two copies of this report with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
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Woolf Avenue
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Newton Road
River Street
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MEMORANDUM =
DATE: November 3, 1987
TO: City Council and Steve Atkins �/yr
FROM: Frank Farmer, City Engineer
RE: Road Use Tax Funds
The Iowa Code requires that cities receiving allotments of Road
Use Tax funds submit to the Iowa Department of Transportation for
review, a five-year program of proposed street construction and
reconstruction for its total system streets. This report must be
submitted by December 1 of each year, or road use funds will be
lost.
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The report submitted to the Iowa Department of Transportation in
no way binds the Council to these projects or timing and
modifications can be made. Council needs to pass a resolution
approving the attached street construction program and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. To meet the December 1
deadline it is intended that this item would be on the November
10, 1987, Council agenda.
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Iowa Department of Transortation
800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 515/239-1469
DEC 3 0 1987
Ref. No: 701.229
Sowa 6"'{y
To: City Clerk
From: Patrick R. Cain, Director Yle
Office of Transportation Inventory
Subject: Street Construction Program, Road Use Tax Fund
We acknowledge receiving the City's Street Construction
Program for the period July 1, /,y�i to June 30, '93
as required by Section 312.12 o% tTie Code of Iowa.
PRC:WD:njm
cc: Transportation Planners
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JAN 41988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-282
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL H IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE WEST BENTON STREET BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has undertaken a project to widen the West
Benton Street bridge spanning the Iowa River and has been negotiating to
acquire certain parcels and easements located immediately north and south of
West Benton Street on the east side of the Iowa River; and
WHEREAS, the City must acquire certain parcels of property and certain tempo-
rary construction easements in conjunction with said project, all as shown on
the plat attached, Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company has accepted the
City's purchase offers with regard to the City's acquisition of Parcels E, F
and G, at the purchase prices approved by the City Council pursuant to Reso-
lution No. 87-228 passed and approved on August 25, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the City has been unable to reach agreement with the Cedar Rapids
and Iowa City Railway Company and Iowa Electric Company with regard to the
acquisition of Parcel H.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to make a revised purchase offer for the said Parcel H in the amount
of E 22.209.28
It was moved by McDonald and seconded by Courtney
the Resolution be adopted, an upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
X
Ambrisco
X
Baker
X
Courtney
X
Dickson
X
McDonald
X Strait
X
Zuber
Passed and approved this loth day of November 1987.
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RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL H THE WEST BENTON STREET BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has undertaken a
Benton Street bridge spanning the Iowa
acquire certain Project to widen the West
West Benton Street Parcels and easements locatede and has been negotiating to
on the east side of the Iowa immediately north north and south of
WHE EAS, the Cit and
rary�construction easements ire certain in conjunction property
the plat attached and certain tempo-
rary
A; and project, all as shown on
WHEREAS, the Cedar Rapids and
City's puthe offers with regard a the Cit a
and G, at the Y Company has accepted the
lution No. p chase prices approved by t City
of Parcels E, F
87-228 assed and approved on Au ust 2ty Council Pursuant to Reso-
WHEREAS, the City ha been unable to r
and Iowa City Railway oman and ch agreement with the Cedar Rapids
acquisition of Parcel H. P Y Iowa Electric Company
with regard to the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE, AND IT S HEREB RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the Cit
directed to initiate condemns y torney bs and he is
Parcel H. on proceedin s for the acquisiitiontofrthe� and
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It was moved by said
the Resolution be adopted,a d u on roll call seconded by
p there were:
AYES: NAYS:
ABSENT:
Ambrisco
Baker
Courtney
Dickson
McDonald
Strait
Passed and appr ved this Luber
day of
1987.
ATTEST:/
CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-283
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, RESPEC-
TIVELY, TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST A REVISED AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS
AND IOWA CITY RAILROAD (CRANDIC) FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE WEST BENTON
STREET CROSSING JUST EAST OF THE IOWA RIVER BRIDGE, FOR THE REMOVAL OF
CERTAIN STORAGE TRACKS LOCATED NORTH OF WEST BENTON STREET AND WEST OF
CAPITOL STREET, AND FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND REALIGNMENT OF A SPUR
TRACK IN AND ADJACENT TO THE RAILROAD CROSSING AT CLINTON STREET IN AND
NEAR LAFAYETTE STREET IN IOWA CITY, ALL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WEST
BENTON STREET BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 87-229 adopted on August 25, 1987, this
City Council did authorize the execution of an Agreement for Removal or
Realignment of Certain Railroad Crossing Tracks, Spur Tracks, and Storage
Tracks, which Agreement had been negotiated and prepared for execution by the
parties; and
WHEREAS, said Agreement was executed by the City and was presented to the Cedar
Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company for execution by it, but that the Railway
Company determined that one provision of that Agreement required modification;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to further negotiation, a revised Agreement has been prepared
and executed by CRANDIC, and has been presented to the City for execution; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has been advised and does believe that it would be .
in the best interest of the City to execute said Agreement, as revised.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the Agreement for Removal or Realignment of Certain
Railroad Crossing Track, Spur Tracks and Crossing Tracks, attached hereto and
made a part hereof, is hereby approved as to form and content.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they are
hereby authorized and directed, respectively, to execute and attest said Agree-
ment for and on behalf of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
It was moved by Dickson and seconded by Courtney the
Resolution be adopted, and upon ro call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Ambrisco
N Baker
_ X Courtney
X Dickson
X McDonald
�— Strait
X_ Zuber
Passed and approved this 10th day of November 1987.
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MAYOR j Approved
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CITY LERK
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FOR REMOVAL OR REALIGNMENTENT OFE�NRAILROAO CROSSING TRACKS,
SPUR TRACKS, AND STORAGE TRACKS
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
Iowa (hereinafter referred to as the CITY), and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Railway Company (hereinafter referred to as the RAILROAD).
WITNESSETH:
f WHEREAS, the City has undertaken a project to widen the Benton Street bridge spanning
the Iowa River (the West Benton Street Widening Project, hereinafter the Project")
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Pursuant to which Project the
pavement, sidewalks and other associated public
improvements on Benton Street between the bridge and Capitol Street must be recon-
structed in order to facilitate the new bridge configuration; and
WHEREAS, said Railroad crosses Benton Street with the trackage for said
crossing and associated crossing signals located between the bridge and Capitol
Street, which crossing lies within the boundaries of the ProJect; and
WHEREAS, in order to accommodate the City's bridge widening project, the City and the
Railroad (1) agree to the removal of the railroad crossing on Benton Street west of
Capitol Street, (2) agree to the removal of certain storage tracks located in the
expanded Benton Street right-of-way west of Capitol Street, and (3) agree to the
construction, reconstruction and/or realignment of the existing crossings of Clinton
Street in or near La Fayette Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutually dependent covenants herein con-
tained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
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A. The Railroad shall furnish all labor and equipment to remove, in its entirety,
the Benton Street railroad crossing located Just west of Capitol Street. Said
removal shall include all rails, cross ties, associated hardware, crossing
signals, and asphaltic cement concrete between rails located within the existing
and expanded city street right-of-way for Benton Street. The estimated amount of
crossing to be removed is 150 lineal feet.
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B. The City will notify the Railroad when removal of the crossing may begin. The
Railroad shall make all necessary efforts to coordinate and complete its work in
a manner which coincides with the schedule of the City's contractor for the
Project. City agrees to
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regarding the City's or its contractors' -ischeduled odic tacti itiessforothis Projecthailrt.
C. The Railroad shall exercise reasonable care to avoid damage to the completed work
associated with the Project. The Railroad, upon completion of its work, shall
remove from the City right-of-way all machinery, equipment, rubbish, debris,
etc., as a result of the Railroad's operations, and leave the City right-of-way
in a safe and clean condition, satisfactory to the City Engineer.
D. The Railroad shall bear all costs associated with the work of removing the
crossing, as noted in Section I, Paragraph A.
SECTION I
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The Railroad agrees to remove the dead-end storage tracks or sidings located north of
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the existing Benton Street right-of-way and west of Capitol Street. The Railroad
agrees to remove the tracks (including the rails, cross ties, and associated hardware
thereof) located in the expanded City street right-of-way for Benton Street, located
o• upon property (Parcel H) to be acquired by the City for the Project. All materials
removed shall remain the property of the Railroad and shall be removed from the
project site. The Railroad shall perform this work in such a manner that will not
interfere with the schedule of the City's contractor for the Project. The City
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agrees to pay the Railroad $9,239 for the work; payment will be made after the
removal work is completed.
A. The Railroad may, at its cost, construct, reconstruct and/or realign the existing
railroad crossings at Clinton Street located in or near LaFayette Street.
Railroad's typical plans and specifications shall be submitted for review and
comment by the City Engineer prior to commencement of construction. The Railroad
shall furnish all labor and equipment necessary to perform said work. The
parties agree that the crossing improvements to be installed by the Railroad
shall be at least equal to in design, but need not be better than, the improve-
ments presently in place.
B. The Railroad shall notify the City one (1) week prior to the commencement of
construction within the Clinton Street right-of-way. The Railroad shall make all
necessary efforts to complete its work in a timely manner.
C. The Railroad shall exercise reasonable care to avoid damage to adjacent City
right-of-way. Upon completion of its work, the Railroad shall remove from the
City right-of-way all machinery, equipment, rubbish, debris, etc. as a result of
the Railroad's operations, and leave the City right-of-way in a safe and clean
condition.
D. Upon completion of the said work, the City will maintain the public street and
all related street facilities, and the Railroad shall maintain all railroad
facilities at the Clinton Street crossing, including, but not limited to, the
main line and spur trackage and crossing signals.
SECTION IV: PHASING OF WORK.
o. The Railroad's work (1) of removing storage tracks located north of Benton Street and
west of Capitol Street, (2) of reconstructing and/or realigning the at -grade railroad
crossings at Clinton Street located in or near LaFayette Street and tying said track
into the Benton Street at -grade railroad crossing located just east of Capitol
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Street, and (3) of removing the Benton Street at -grade railroad crossing located just
west of Capitol Street, shall be separately phased by the Railroad in the order set
forth above. To the extent that this sequence meets the Railroad's operational
requirements, the work on each of the phases shall be completed and the crossing
opened to vehicular street traffic before work on the next phase is commenced. Upon
the City's request, the Railroad agrees to prepare and submit a schedule for work on
the phases to the City. The work phases shall be scheduled so as to accommodate the
City's construction schedule for the Benton Street bridge improvements.
SECTION V.
The Railroad agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City from and against
all claims, damages, losses and expenses arising out of or resulting from the
negligence of the Railroad in the design, removal, replacement, repair, reconstruc-
tion of the railroad crossings (main line, spurs and/or storage tracks) referenced in
this Agreement.
SECTION VI.
This Agreement shall be executed and delivered in two or more counterparts, each of
which so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and shall consti-
tute but one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed by
their authorized officers as of the dates below indicated.
CEDAR RAPIDS ANVkq CITY AILWAY COMPANY
By
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Dated this a7r" day of o,,oeep , 1987.
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THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
Payor,C y o Iowa City
ATTEST:
CiJ � Dated this 10th day of November , 1987.
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STATE OF IOWA )
COUNTY OF LINN ) ss.
On this 77r, day of 0c ror3Fv , 19-�2 , before me, a Notary Public in and for said
county, personally appeared _ ,,,,
personally known, who bein b and muueEuuRc(nun to me
PpF30(IRand
9 y me duly sworn, did say that they are the
that the seal affixedsaid instrument(Wis(the seal of said of said tion corporation,
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tion,
said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the said corporation by authority
Of its board of directors and the said
mwaJ G JURGENSEN nowledged and
xecution of
the voluntary act and deed of said corporation hbyeit
voluntarily aexecuted.
id instrument to be
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Delores Hiner McNeill
Notary Pu Rc in an or sai
STATE OF IOWA ) County and State
COUNTY OF JOHNSON ) ss.
On this 10th day of November
1987, before me, Gina O'Donnell
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa a
William J. Ambrisco personally appeared
and Marian K. Karr
personally known, and, who, beio me
ng by me duly sworn, did say that --they Mayor
and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of lolva City
a; that the
affixed to the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of the corporation,seal and
that the instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the corporation, by authority
of its City Council, as contained in:Qedfn>tncxma. 87.283 passed (the resolution
adopted) by the City Council, under Roll Call No.
of the City Council on
the. loth day of November
�+ 1987, and that William J. Ambrisco and
Marian K. Karr acknowledged the execution of the instrument to be their
voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it
voluntarily executed.
JILW O
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County and State of Iowa
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RESOLUTION N0. 87-284
RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS IN THE EQUIPMENT DIVISION AND THE
CDBG DIVISION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a classification/compensation plan
for AFSCME employees; and
WHEREAS, the classification plan of the City of Iowa City was established and
is maintained to reflect through job classification and compensation the
level of job duties and responsibilities performed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that
the following positions be reclassified and the AFSCME pay plan be amended:
1. By reclassifying a position of Maintenance Worker III - Parts Clerk in
Grade 5 to a position of Parts/Data Entry Clerk in Grade 6.
2. By reclassifying the position of Rehab Officer from Grade 12 to Grade 14.
It was moved by Dickson and seconded by Zuber
the Resolution be adopted, an upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Ambrisco
X Baker
X Courtney
X Dickson
X McDonald
X Strait
X Zuber
Passed and approved this loth day of November , 1987.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 4, 1987
To: City Council
From: Mike Singer, Planning Intern
Re: Deer Creek Road
It had been brought to the attention of the Department of Planning and Pro-
gram Development that the road extending north from Melrose Avenue, parallel
and immediately east of new Highway 218, is unnamed. This road has portions
located within both the City and Johnson County.
Residents along this road expressed interest in the naming of the road to
better identify their locations, particularly needed for emergency vehicles.
Names suggested included Clear Creek Road and Deer Creek Road, after the
names of the creeks the road crosses. The name Clear Creek Road is currently
assigned to another County road.
These residents were notified of the City's intent to name that portion
within Iowa City as Deer Creek Road and were asked to comment. No objections
to this name were received.
Should the Council elect to assign the name Deer Creek Road to this road,
County officials have indicated they would use the same name for that portion
within the County's jurisdiction. Presently there is no residence along that
portion of the road within Iowa City.
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