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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO REVISE THE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRE-
MENT DESIGN STANDARDS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. The Zoning Ordinance of the
rf y%fiows City is hereby amended by
deleting Section 36-58(c)(2) and inserting
the following:.
(2) Design. Except for single family
dwellings (including zero lot line and
townhouse units) and duplexes, parking
and stacking spaces, aisles and drives
shall be designed as follows:
a. Parking areas shall have the
minimum dimensions illustrated in
Figure 1 for each of the parking
configurations permitted (where the
edges of parking spaces are curved,
as on a curved aisle, all angles
shall be measured between the
straight edges of the parking
i spaces and tangents to the curved
edges at their point of intersec-
tion).
b. Up to one-third (1/3) of 'the
required number of parking spaces
may be eight (8) feet in width by
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 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 require-
ments of this Chapter, one space
may be behind another.
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f. No parking area shall be designed
in such a manner that exiting a
parking area would require backing
into a street.
g. If the number of parking spaces
required or provided for a use or a
combination of uses on a lot is
greater than eight (B) spaces, none
of those spaces may be located in
such a manner that would require
backing into an alley.
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alleys shall be along
lines lot
be prvided with car
stops or curbing so no part of a
parked vehicle can extend beyond
the lot line or into the alley.
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. parking spaces shall
be visibly delineated on the
surface. by painted or marked
stripes.
k. If two or more parking areas on a
lot are connected by a drive, the
parking areas shall be designed
such that an aisle connected to
more than 12 parking spaces is not
used as a drive in providing access
to another parking area.
The Zoning Ordinance is amended by
deleting Section 36-58(c)(3)a.4. and
inserting the following:
4. Except for single family dwellings
(including zero lot line and
townhouse units) and duplexes, no
parking space shall be located
closer than five (5) feet to a
ground floor doorway or a window of
a dwelling unit.
SECTION II. REPEALER: All ordinances and
Farts of ordinances in conflict with the
provision of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY: If any
section, provision or part of the Ordi-
nance shall be adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
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not affect the validity of the Ordinance
as a whole or any section, provision or
part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordi-
nance shall a in effect after its final
passage, approval •and publication as
required by law.
Passed and approved this
MAYOK
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Received & Appray9d
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE
MELROSE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. That the following -described
rigWt_-_o7^way in Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby
vacated for use as a street:
The entire right-of-way of Melrose
Avenue from the east right-of-way line of
Byington Road, said line being 1858.60
feet east of .the northwest corner of the
northeast quarter of Section 16, Township
79 North, Range 6 West, of the 5th
Principal Meridian, thence easterly to the
west right-of-way line of Riverside Drive,
also known as Highway 6 and 218.
SECTION•1I. The above-described piece of
anT �iwiiibe subject to an easement for
the purpose of access to utilities in the
vacated right-of-way forrepair or
replacement of said utilities.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be in
u orce effect when published by law.
SECTION IV. REPEALER: All ordinances and
pets
rovis on ordinances
ordinancin conflict are hereby
repealed..
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY: If any section,
provision or part OT The Ordinance shall
be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitu-
tional, such adjudication shall not affect
the validity of the Ordinance as a whole
or any section, provision or part thereof
not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. —EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordi-
nance shall e n e ec a ter its final
passage, approval and publication as
required by law.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
FA I 1 2 8 Approved
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Karin Franklin
Item: V-8402. Vacation of Melrose Avenue Date: April 19, 1984
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Requested action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Applicable regulations:
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Public utilities:
Transportation:
City of Iowa City
for the University of Iowa
Vacation of street right-of-way.
Development of the University of
Iowa Law College site.
Melrose Avenue east of the Mel-
rose/Byington intersection.
Approximately 29,964 sq. ft. (454
feet of 66' right-of-way).
Chapter 364 (Code of Iowa).
There are within the right-of-way
Northwestern Bell telephone lines,
city water mains, a gas line, and a
storm sewer.
All properties abutting the right-
of-way are owned by the University
of Iowa and will continue to have
access from Melrose Avenue.
i ANALYSIS
The University of Iowa has requested that the City vacate Melrose Avenue from the
eastern boundary of the Byington Road right-of-way at its intersection with Melrose
Avenue to the eastern end of Melrose Avenue where it intersects with the Highway
6/218 right-of-way (see map attached) The University is developing the area for
the new College of Law building on the north side of Melrose Avenue. It is the
University's intention to remove the six houses on the south side of Melrose and to
integrate the development of that land and the vacated right-of-way with the Law
School development.
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The University representatives have agreed to provide the necessary easements over
existing utilities, to accept any responsibility the City now has for maintenance of
the retaining wall on the eastern boundary of the right-of-way near Riverside Drive
(Hwy. 6/218), and to maintain proper stormwater drainage on the site.
There are no properties abutting the right-of-way in question which would be denied
access by vacation of the street. The Melrose Avenue right-of-way has been used as
a pedestrian access to Riverside Drive for a number of years. Accommodations for
pedestrian traffic from the residential areas west of the Law School site through
the site to Riverside Drive should be considered.-
STAFF
onsidered.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Subject to resolution of the pedestrian access question, the staff recommends that
the right-of-way of Melrose Avenue from the eastern boundary of its intersection
with Byington Road to its intersection with Highway 6/218 be vacated with easements
retained over all public utilities in the right-of-way and an agreement executed
regarding the maintenance of the storm sewer, provisions for stormwater drainage,
and the maintenance of the retaining wall on the east side of the site.
ATTACHEMENTS
Right-of-way Map
Approved by:
J GI1111G IJI.,, YII CG YVI
artment kf Planning &
Program Development
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SEGMENT of MELROSE AVE.
PROPOSAL for VACATION
NOVEMBER 1983
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF
SANDUSKY AVENUE IN PEPPERWOOD ADDITION,
PARTS 4-7, TO SANDUSKY DRIVE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. That Sandusky Avenue as
p a e on the final plat of Pepperwood
Addition, Parts 4-7, is hereby changed to
Sandusky Drive.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in
u orce and effect when published by
law.
SECTION III. REPEALER: All ordinances
and parts of ordinances in conflict with
the provision of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY: If any
section, provision or part of the Ordi-
nance shall be adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the Ordinance
as a whole or any section, provision or
part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordi-
nance s a a in erTeCT a ter its final
passage, approval and publication as
required by law.
Passed and approved this
ATTEST:
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Received & Approved
By The Legal Department
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ORDINANCE NO. 84-3186
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO ALLOW SCHOOLS -SPECIALIZED PRIVATE
INSTRUCTION IN THE RM -12 ZONE UNDER
CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO ALLOW THOSE USES
PERMITTED IN THE RM -12 ZONE IN HISTORIC
STRUCTURES SUBJECT ONLY TO REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. The Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Iowa City is hereby amended by
adding to Section 36-11(d) the following:
(8) Schools - specialized private
instruction subject to the
provisions of Section 36-11(g)(2).
The Zoning Ordinance is further amended by
adding to Section 36-11(g) the following:
(2) Any use listed may be established
by special exception in buildings
registered on the National
Register of Historic Places,
subject only to the requirements
specified by the Board of Adjust-
ment and the issuance of a
certificate of appropriateness by
the Historic Preservation Commis-
sion according to the procedures
of Section 36-53.
Because continued use and
occupancy of historic structures
contribute to maintenance of the
City's historic, aesthetic, and
cultural heritage, the Board may,
to the extent it finds necessary
under the circumstances, waive all
zoning requirements, including but
not limited to off-street parking
and yard requirements, which would
limit or prevent a use or occu-
pangy of an historic structure
which is allowed under the
provisions of this section.
SECTION II. REPEALER: All ordinances
and parts of or nances in conflict with
the provision of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY: If any
section, provision or part of the Ordi-
nance shall be adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such adjudication shalt
not affect the validity of the Ordinance
as a whole or any section, provision or
part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
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SECTION IV.EFFECTIVE
a a DATE: This Or-
dinance s in a ec after its final
passage, approval and publication as
required by law.
Passed and approved this Sth day of
June, 1984. A
ATTEST:
Received & Approved
ay The Lenal
It was moved by Erdahl and seconded by Ambrisco
that the ordinance as read be adopted and upon ro c�ere
were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X AMBRISCO
X BAKER
X DICKSON
X ERDAHL
X MCDONALD
X STRAIT
ZIIBER
First consideration 5/8/84
v„re fuer na«ano.
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It was moved by Erdahl and seconded by Ambrisco
that the ordinance as read be adopted and upon ro c�ere
were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X AMBRISCO
X BAKER
X DICKSON
X ERDAHL
X MCDONALD
X STRAIT
ZIIBER
First consideration 5/8/84
v„re fuer na«ano.
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ORDINANCE NO. 84-3187
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE II OF.THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES (THE BUILDING CODE), RELATING
TO DRAFT STOPS, AND TO ALLOW PERMANENT
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COVERINGS OVER PUBLIC WALKWAYS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. PURPOSE. That the purpose
of this ordinance is to amend the
provisions of the Uniform Building Code
relating to draft stops in multiple
dwellings and hotels, and to add a
provision relating to permanent coverings
of public walkways.
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SECTION II. AMENDMENT.
A. That Section 2516(f)4.8, of the 1982
Edition of the Uniform Building Code
is hereby repealed, and the following
is adopted in lieu thereof:
B. Attics. (i) Single-family
dwellings. None required.
(ii) All other uses. 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
3,000 square feet and the greatest
horizontal dimension does not exceed
60 feet. Such draft stops shall
divide the attic space into approxi-
mately equal areas.
EXCEPTION: Where approved
automatic sprinklers are in-
stalled, the area between draft
stops may be 9,000 square feet
and the horizontal dimension may
be 100 feet.
B. That the 1982 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code is amended by adding
the following new Section 4508,
Permanent Coverings Over Public
Walkways:
(a) Definitions. For purposes of
this section, a permanent covering
over a public walkway is a covering
supported entirely from the exterior
wall of a building and which extends
over more than 75% of the width of a
public right-of-way or over a walkway
on private property which is open to
the public as a matter of right.
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(b) Construction. A permanent
covering over a public walkway shall
be constructed entirely of non-
combustible materials - and shall be
(j supported entirely by the building.
The structure shall be designed in
accordance with Chapter 23. The
structural engineer shall certify
that the design loads are based on
local weather and existing site
conditions.
(c) Roof Construction. The roof or
any part thereof may be a skylight,
provided wire glass is used not less
than 1/4 inch thick with no single
pane more than 18 inches wide. Every
roof and skylight of a permanent
covering over a public walkway shall
be sloped to downspouts which shall
conduct any drainage from such
structure under the sidewalk to the
curb. The downspout and drainage
system shall be protected from
freezing or provided with an auto-
matic thawingg system to maintain
drainage to -15 degrees F.
(d) Clearances. All portions of any
permanen covering over a public
walkway shall be at least 10 feet
above the public walkway.
(e) Protection of Ad'oinin Proer-
i ties. a wa way s a a esigned
to protect the adjoining properties
from unusual loads and exposure.
This includes the holding of water,
snow, sleet or ice against the
adjoining properties.
SECTION III. REPEALER: All ordinances
and parts of ordinances in conflict with
the provision of this ordinance are
hereby repealed,
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY: If any
section, provision or part of the Ordi-
nance shall be adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the Ordinance
as a whole or any section, provision or
part thereof not adjudged invalid or un-
constitutional.
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SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordi-
nance shall a in a ec a ter its final
passage, approval and publication as
required by law.
Passed and approved this Sth day of June,
1984. 1
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SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordi-
nance shall a in a ec a ter its final
passage, approval and publication as
required by law.
Passed and approved this Sth day of June,
1984. 1
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It was moved by Erdahl and seconded by Strait
that the Or finance as reada adopted and upon r ca ere
were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x AMBRISCO
x BAKER
x DICKSON
x_ ERDAHL
X MCDONALD
X STRAIT
X ZUBER
First consideration 5/22/84
Vote for passage:
Ayes: McDonald, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson.
Nays: None. Absent: Erdahl, Strait, Zuber.
Second consideration X)=
Vote for passage
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended, the second consideration
and vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this
time.
Ayes: Erdahl, Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, McDonald, Strait.
Nays: None. Absent: Zuber.
Date published: June 13, 1984
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