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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-24 Info PacketrA I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: May 20, 1982 To: City Council From: City)anager Re: Mercy'Hospital Bonds The City has received the final schedule for approval of Mercy Hospital bonds. The feasibility study will be delivered to the City on the 21st or 22nd of May. The staff report on the feasibility study will be included in the packet of June 4. Representatives of Mercy Hospital will be available at the informal Council session of June 7. The bond resolution will appear on the Council agenda of June 8 for consideration. The bonds will be issued by Mercy Hospital on June 14 or 15. If you have questions concerning the feasibility study or any other matters concerning Mercy Hospital, please feel free to call me or a representative of the hospital at your earliest opportunity. The feasi- bility study will be available in the offices of the City Manager and the Finance Director for your review after May 22nd. bdw/sp cc: Rosemary Vitosh MICROFILI4ED BY I-'"JORMMIC R#LAB- ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES _0 i MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA PROJECT '82 DATE EVENT CITY OF IOWA CITY 5/13/82 CON Approval 5/19/82 Receive GMP from Viggo M. Jensen i 5/21/82 Feasibility Study Completed. Hospital delivers P.M.M. sends. Feasibility Study. John Nuveen sends: Receive copies of 1. Official Statement (0. S.) 0. S., Bond 2. Legals: Bond Indenture Indenture, Loan and Loan E Trust Agreement Trust Agreement, Bond Purchase Contract and Bond Purchase to rating agencies as well as to Mercy Contract. with copies for the City, etc. 5/27/82 Arrival of final GMP. Monk Dunstone Architects, Owner, Contractor i 6/1 8 2/82 Bond Rating meeting at hospital. Hospital Management, Bond Counsel, P.M.M. 1. Moody's 2. Standard and Poor 6/4/82 Mail O.S. and Feasibility Study to Bond salesmen and to City without ratings. 6/8/82 Board of Directors adopts Bond City adopts bond Resolution. resolution. , i Sisters of Mercy, Province of Chicago, approves Bond Resolution. i i6/11/82 Ratings received (A or A+) ' 6/14/82 Price bonds (interest rate) 6/20/82 City, Hospital, and Nuveen sign Bond Purchase Contract. P.M.M. comfort letter to Nuveen, rating agencies and City. 7/14 and 15/82 Bond Closing (Chicago) Hospital, Counsel for Hospital, Bond Counsel, City Representatives. /mp Calendar established by Sister Mary Venarda and Roger D. Garrett 81� MICROFILMED BY 11 "DORM MICR+LAB" 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I �� �r City of Iowa Cit"'""'Y MEMORANDUM Date: May 20, 1982 To: City Council From: city IrManager I. Re: Mercy Hospital - Patent for Van Buren Street On January 21, 1969, the City Council closed Van Buren Street between Bloomington and Market Streets so that Mercy Hospital could proceed with construction in the right of way of Van Buren Street. When plans were being made for the construction of Old Capitol Center and the pedestrian plaza, legal questions arose concerning ownership of the street right of way in that area. Those streets had been part of the original town. It was necessary for the City to obtain patents to these streets from the State of Iowa. This required action by the Governor and the Executive Council. At that time the Manager and the City Attorney discussed the possibility of obtaining patents for all other street rights of way in the original town. However, because of the need to proceed expeditiously with the resolution of urban renewal and complications associated with streets passing through the University of Iowa, action was taken only to obtain patents for those streets associated with urban renewal projects. At that time we noted that the City had closed Van Buren Street in 1969 without obtaining a patent. Several months ago this issue was brought to the attention of Mercy Hospital legal counsel. The Hospital legal counsel has explored this matter and has now requested that the City obtain the necessary patent for Van Buren Street between Market and Bloomington. The City Attorney will be present at the informal session of May 24 to discuss this matter with the City Council. tp4/2 1/ rl MICROFILMED BY ' --JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I I 87S '14;-_.. F) \ r -y J_� I City of Iowa Cite MEMORANDUM Date: May 20, 1982 To: City Council From: Ci.•�anager Re: Pro//posed Transit Fare Policy Attached is a proposed transit fare policy which will be scheduled for discussion at an informal session in the near future. The proposal was drafted by Hugh Mose and reviewed by the City Manager, Finance Director and the transportation planners. bj/sp 1 II MICROFILMED BY I l" 'JORM`"MICR#LA[!" J I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I I F76 1'J i i j I I r ; i I I i a f i i I ?� IOWA CITY TRANSIT PROPOSED TRANSIT FARE POLICY MAY 17, 1982 Fare Policy Goal The first step in the process of developing a fare policy must be the establishment of an understanding of what the fare policy should do. It is suggested that the fare policy be developed to optimize ridership and revenue; that is, not necessarily to maximize revenue, but also to maximize service to the public. A very high fare, which marginally increases revenue at the expense of greatly decreasing ridership, is hardly in the best public interest. Likewise, a very low fare, which increases ridership dramatically with only a small increase in revenue, quickly becomes an unacceptable burden on local government. The goal, then, should be to develop a fare structure that encourages transit ridership but also provides an adequate level of financial support. A recent telephone survey conducted by Jeff Davidson, Transportation Planner, revealed that there are apparently relatively few cities in our region with established fare policies. Although several respondents indicated goals of specific farebox recovery ratios, none were really able to cite an "official" policy. However, it is believed that in larger cities fare policies are more prevelant, and in fact the State of California togenerate hat least 20%gofltheir operatingrequiresatin that costs ofrom cal tthe sfarebox it aasra condition of receiving State transit assistance. Also, as a result of upcoming reductions in Federal transit assistance, it is likely that more and more cities will establish specific fare policies. Comparison with Other Transit Systems Transit systems' base fares vary widely, depending largely on city size and type of operation, as shown in the attached American Public Transit Association (APTA) Transit Fare Summary. It is noted that several resort towns and university communities report free -fare transit systems, while many large cities show base fares of 75Q or higher. Nationwide, the most common fare is 504, and the average fare is 48.94. However, sizeable numbers of transit systems also report fares of 25�, 35�, 404, and 604. Those systems reporting fares of 354 or lower have been highlighted in the APTA report. This group of cities includes many similar to Iowa City - Columbia, Missouri; Columbus, Ohio; Lafayette, Indiana; Lansing, Michigan; and South Bend, Indiana. There are, however, a number of university cities with higher fares: Austin, Texas; Champaign, Illinois; and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, all charge a 404 fare. Ames, Iowa; Eugene, Oregon; and State College, Pennsylvania, all have a 50� fare, while Ann Arbor, Michigan; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Des Moines, Iowa, now charge 604 per ride. The revenue/expense ratio (percentage of operating expenses recovered from the farebox) also varies widely from city to city. Larger cities often generate 50% or more of their operating revenue from the farebox due to their greater transit -dependent population and higher fares, while in j 141CRORILVED BY i --JORM MICR#LA8 CEDAR RAPIDS DES 14D1YE5 i go 1 ori 2 cities of under 100,000 population revenue/expense ratios are generally quite low. Respondents to a recent APTA questionnaire reported the following revenue/expense ratios: Revenue/Expense Ratio City Percentage Decatur, Illinois 18.3% Johnstown, Pennsylvania 33.3% Monterey, California 36.3% Boise, Idaho 22.7% Lafayette, Indiana 17.6% Jackson, Michigan 21.6% Tallahassee, Florida 44.2% Sioux Falls, South Dakota 27.9% Santa Rosa, California 17.3% Santa Cruz, California 15.1% Midland, Texas 13.0% Columbia, Missouri 22.7% Simi Valley, California 15.5% Owensboro, Kentucky 17.1% Janesville, Wisconsin 49.5% Chapel Hill, North Carolina 30.6% State College, Pennsylvania 50.3% Jefferson City, Missouri 21.1% Fairbanks, Alaska 25.8% Iowa City, by comparison, will generate approximately 45% of its operating expenses from the farebox in FY82. This figure, however, may not be completely accurate, because our method of cost accounting understates some costs and overstates others. Historical Trends Prior to 1971, when the City took over transit operations, the fare charged by the private operator was 254. Effective September 1, 1971, the fare was dropped to 154 to encourage ridership. The 154 fare was maintained for five years, but in July 1976, rising costs required a fare increase to 254. At this time the monthly pass program was begun and free off-peak service for elderly and handicapped individuals was instituted. The 254 fare was in effect for almost four years, until April 1980, when the base fare was raised to 354 and monthly passes to $12. Free off-peak service for the elderly and handicapped was maintained, and Saturday fares were kept at 254. This is our current fare structure. As fares have increased, so has local tax support. Referring to the following chart entitled Iowa City TransitExpenditures and Revenues , it can be seen that over the past six years operating costs have risen from $503,062 to $1,426,595 and local taxpayer support has grown from $259,104 to $565,729 per year. Interestingly enough, the chart entitled Percentages of Income Components shows that over the six year period fares and local tax support have averaged almost identical percentages - 43%. However, as the size of the transit system has grown and operating costs MICROFILMED BY -JORM - MICR#LAS - 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i D1 971 1 J_. _�N �r 1 i LL 1 3 have increased fare percentages have remained very stable, while the percentage of tax support has generally been declining. IOWA CITY TRANSIT Expenditures & Revenues Fiscal Revenues Ending Year Expenditures Fares Local $ Grants Other Balance i FY76 $503,062 $212,576 $259,104 $122,329 $615 $91,562 FY77 692,770 317,758 282,980 66,349 866 (24,817) FY78 784,157 340,681 404,440 59,313 3,576 23,853 FY79 998,615 393,058 457,382 85,336 6,573 (56,266) FY80 1,062,523 477,753 309,813 243,635 4,762 (26,560) FY81 1,426,595 633,890 565,729 245,313 8,223 26,560 PERCENTAGES OF INCOME COMPONENTS Fiscal Year % Fare % Local % Grants % Other Total* FY76 .422 .515 .243 .001 1.181 FY77 .458 .408 .096 .001 0.963 FY78 .434 .516 .076 .005 1.031 FY79 .394 .458 .085 .007 0.944 FY80 .450 .292 .229 .004 0.975 FY81 .444 .397 .172 .006 1.019 Average .433 .431 .150 .004 1.018 I *Totals vary from 1.000 because expenditures may be more or less than income in any given year. Fare Policy Concepts There are several concepts in use today with which decision -makers have formally established performance criteria for their transit systems. These fare policies are as follows: 1. Median fare. This concept is very simple - the fare is determined by comparison with the prevailing fare levels in other similar transit systems. 2. Revenue/expense ratio. This concept requires that a certain percentage of operating expenses be recovered from the farebox. This index is sensitive to changes in costs and in ridership, but is completely unaffected by changes in governmental transit assistance programs. 3. Subsidy per rider. In this concept, the transit system is subsidized X dollars per rider. If ridership goes up, the City's contribution increases along with it. When costs rise or government transit I MICROFILMED BY I. -DORM MICR6LAEI'- � CEDAR RANDS - DES MOIYES � i FU -y r 4 J_. _10 assistance declines, however, transit riders shoulder the entire burden, because the local tax component is fixed. 4. Fixed budget. In this concept, the City budgets resources for the transit system at a certain dollar figure. Fare structure and service level are adjusted from time to time to keep the operation within the established budget. This is the type of system we currently utilize. 5. Ratio of fares to local support. This concept provides for the sharing of transit costs by both the user and the taxpayer. As costs rise or government transit assistance declines, both riders and the general fund share the added burden. Fare Structure Concerns The following concerns should be addressed in establishing a transit fare structure. It should be noted that many are contradictory, and no one arrangement will meet all criteria. 1. Fare Elasticity. As fares are raised, ridership declines. During the 1950's and 1960's the standard formula was that for every 10% fare increase ridership would decline 3-5%, but in the 1970's rising energy costs rendered this relationship obsolete. At present there is no simple way to calculate the effect of a fare increase, but it is well established that any fare increase will diminish ridership at least initially, and that a steep fare increase may result in so many lost riders that total revenue actually drops. 2. Simplicity. The fare structure must be understandable to the public and easily interpreted by the bus driver. Zonal fares, complicated age restrictions, and time variables tend to be difficult for the riding public to accept. 3. Ease of handling. The fare should be as uncumbersome as possible. Round number fares, such as 354 or 504, are easiest to handle, as they involve a minimum number of coins. Fares of 454 or 654 require more change, a disadvantage when the rider is required to have the exact fare. 4. Consistency. The fare should be as consistent as possible with Coralville Transit, due to the large number of passengers who use both systems, and the attractiveness of reciprocity for passes and transfers. 5. Peak period diversion. The fare structure could be used to encourage riders to shift their trips to off-peak times. Buses are loaded beyond comfortable capacity during rush-hour, half empty at other times. The fare structure may be an effective tool to encourage some riders to adjust their trip times. 6. Incremental increases. The fare should be raised in several small increments rather than in one large increase. Experience at other transit systems has shown that public acceptance is greater when a 1 MICROFILIIED BY I -JORM MIC RALAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I J_. _10 r 5 fare increase is spread over small installments - there is less adverse publicity and ridership declines are less pronounced. 7. Timing. Fare increases tend to discourage bus ridership in relation to the attractiveness of other modes. Therefore, a fare increase in spring or summer would be more damaging than one at the start of school in the fall or at the first of the year, because former bus' riders could easily switch to walking or biking. Fare Adjustment Considerations Given the fare structure concerns presented earlier, when the City Council finds it in the public interest to raise fares, it is suggested that the following items be given full consideration. 1. Fares should be raised in small increments. It is suggested that the initial step be to 404, with a $14 monthly pass. The next fare increase should be no sooner than one year later, and then the fare should be increased to 504, with a $16 monthly pass. 2. Consideration should be given to the present policy of providing free transit service to the elderly and handicapped during off-peak hours. This free -fare policy is quite uncommon, with a large majority of cities providing such service at half -fare. Based on comments from Iowa City bus drivers, it is felt that many persons currently riding free would gladly pay a small charge for the service. 3. In an effort to continue building Saturday ridership, which has always been relatively low, it is suggested that a reduced Saturday fare be maintained. A reduced fare should also remain in effect for special off-peak promotions such as our School Field Trip program. 4. It might be advantageous to experiment with punch passes, where perhaps 20 rides could be purchased for $8. No discount would be provided, only the convenience of not having to carry change. Sales could either be by mail or at the Civic Center. Coralville has provided these passes for several years; they are not nearly so attractive as our unlimited -ride monthly pass, but they might benefit those less -frequent riders. 5. A reduced fare for students is not recommended, due to problems associated with the driver having to determine who is eligible and who is not. However, if the City Council so desires, a special reduced -fare pass could be made available, perhaps at the Civic Center, for riders under a certain age. 6. The use of tokens should not be considered at this time. There is no apparent advantage when the fare is 504 or lower, but tokens may be a good idea as the fare increases to say 854 or 904. Our bus fareboxes, office coin counter, and downtown change -making machine are equipped so that tokens can be accepted. 874 i MICROFILMED BY � -JORM MICR¢LAE3 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r 59 7. It is suggested that any fare change be implemented either at the beginning of the fall semester or the first of January. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council adopt a fare policy of matching farebox revenue to local tax support on a one-to-one ratio. This is consistent with transit pricing over the past six years, albeit in the absence of any set policy. This policy concept has the advantage, as stated earlier, of dividing the burden of additional transit costs evenly between taxpayers and the transit riders; conversely, any savings occasioned by Federal/State programs accrue equally to both groups. Also, the potential exists for increasing both areas of funding as needed - raising fares and/or instituting a transit levy. In FY83 the approved transit operating budget includes the following: Receipts Charges for services (fares) $645,000 Local government agencies (University Heights contract) 20,000 i State grants 125,000 Federal grants 222,000 Miscellaneous revenue 13,500 Federal revenue sharing* 415,450 Property tax* 275,753 Total $1,716,703 Expenditures Operations $1,677,353 Capital outlays 4,350 Transfers (to equipment replacement reserve) 35,000 Total $1,716,703 *Federal Revneue Sharing and Property Tax are considered local tax support for the purposes of this discussion. We have estimated that in FY83 transit fares will be $645,000 and local tax support will be $691,203. In order to balance fares and local tax support, a fare increase might be in order. However, the estimate of farebox revenue is extremely conservative; in fact, in FY82 farebox revenue will likely be in excess of $675,000. Therefore, the FY83 projection on the following page shows an estimated farebox revenue of $690,000, which increases the revenue an additional $45,000. Given that for FY83 adequate funds have already been allocated, a fare increase does not seem warranted. However, for FY84 costs will almost certainly rise relative to ridership, and a fare increase will be in order. Regardless of the above considerations, it now appears that Iowa City has a good chance of receiving federal funding for the construction of a new transit garage. This project will require Iowa City to provide a local match of 20%, or roughly $400,000, which will be needed beginning in FY84. I 1 MICROFILMED BY 1- I-JORM-'MICR46LAB - J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES '.. . _. J i M i I �,J 1 LL 7 Fortunately, the City currently has slightly more than this amount in its Equipment Replacement Reserve, and it would make good economic sense to borrow from this fund and then pay it back from the proceeds of a fare increase. The following chart outlines a program of fare increases that bring farebox revenue and local tax support into balance and provides additional funding so that the $400,000 "borrowed" can be repaid over four years. The essential elements are a 404 base fare effective September 1, 1982, and a 504 base fare effective September 1, 1983. The operating costs of the transit system are estimated to increase about 5% per year, and ridership levels are projected to remain relatively constant. Also, it is assumed that Federal and State transit grant programs remain at their present levels. FY83-FY86 Transit Accounts Contribution to Equipment Fiscal Operating Base Farebox Grants/ Local Tax Replacement Year Ridership Budget Fare Revenue Misc. Support Reserve Present Budget FY83 2,300,000 $1,717,000 354 $690,000 $380,000 $692,000 $ 45,000 Proposed budget FY83 FY84 FY85 FY86 2,300,000 2,100,000 2,200,000 2,300,000 $1,717,000 1,800,000 1,900,000 2,000,000 40a 504 504 50a $770,000 875,000 915,000 960,000 $380,000 380,000 380,000 380,000 $668,000 710,000 760,000 810,000 $101,000 165,000 155,000 150 000 571,000 The FY83 contribution would be sufficient to pay the 20% local share for the purchase of five small buses if Federal funding of 80% is received. If the City purchases small buses and has to fund the purchase 100%, total cost will be $175,000 and the contribution to the reserve will not be sufficient to both replenish the reserve and pay for the small buses. Under this program by midway through FY86 the $400,000 plus approximately $50,000 in lost interest income should have been raised. At that time the farebox revenue in excess of that required to match local tax support on a one-to-one basis should be devoted to special projects, such as additional rush hour service, Sunday service, etc. It should be noted, however, that this entire policy assumes that i inflation will moderate, that Federal and State grants will continue at their present levels, and that ridership will remain relatively constant. As time passes the program may have to be modified to accommodate changes in these and possibly other areas. The modifications could include use of f the special transit property tax levy. i 1 MICROFILMED BY � --"DORM - MIC ROLAB ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I I -y I _._ -- 9 i . - ■i American Public Transit Association Summary of Adult Cash Fares for Local Base Period Service by Transit System, 1981 i t December 31, 1981 Volume II The following lists adult cash fares for local service during base hour time periods in cents for United States and Canadian transit systems. These fares do not include any premiums charged for express service, peak time periods, transfers, or crossing zone boundaries. The fare is that charged by the major transit system in each urbanized, urban, or metropolitan area unless otherwise noted. Two dashes (--) indicates data not reported for that date. For complete summary data on transit system fare structures, see APTA's "Transit Fare Summary". Please report any corrections or additions to this listing to the American Public Transit Association, Statistical Department, (202) 828-2826. NOTE: Adult cash fares for four month periods from June 1, 1977 through February 1, 1981 are contained in Volume I of this publication previously distributed to all APTA members. UNITED STATES M 1 MICROFILMED BY �.. _...1 L, "DORM MIC OI l Y. •r� I CEDAR RAPIDS DESS MDIYES ' I JZ=-, Urbanized Area/Place: 191 .9.---- 1983 1984 Major Transit System Unless Otherwise Noted FEB O1 JUN 01 OCT O1 FEB 01 JUN O1 OCT 01 FEB O1 JUN O1 OCT Ot FEB 01 JUN O1 OCT 01 Abilene, Tx -- -- 50 C, Akron, Oil: METRO Regional Transit Authority 40 50 50 Campus Bus Service 45 45 45 Albany, NY 50 50 — Albuquerque, NM 20* 20* 50 Allentown, PA 40* 40* 40* i Alliquipa, PA 60 60 -- Amarillo, TK 40 40 40 Ames, IA 50 50 50 Anchorage, AK 50 50 50 Anderson, SC 50 50 -- Ann Arbor, MI 50 50 60 * Rase period fare only; higher fare charged during peak period. N. -1- M 1 MICROFILMED BY �.. _...1 L, "DORM MIC OI l Y. •r� I CEDAR RAPIDS DESS MDIYES ' I JZ=-, Adult Urbanized Area/Place:-911 Fare Local Service Base Period 1981 Major Transit System1983 1984 Unless Otherwise Noted FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 Appleton, W1 FEB O1 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 Arcata, CA 35 35 35 Atlanta, GA 25 25 -- Augusta, CA 50 50 Austin, TIC 25 25 Avon, Co 40 40 40. 0 0 0 Bakersfield, CA Baltimore, NO 35 35 40 Battle Creek, HI 50 50 60 Bay City, NI 35 35 50 Billings,.HT 40 40 -- 35 35 35 Boise City, ID 40 45 45 Boone.,NC Boston, HA 25 Nassichusette Bay Transportation Authority Bus 25 25 50 Rapid Transit 50 50 75 Streetcar Bridgeport, CT 40 40 75 50 50 60 Brockton, HA 35 35 50 Buffalo, ffy VT 35* 50 50 Burlington, Canton; ON 35* 35* -- 40 40 40 Champaign, IL 35 40 40 Chapel 11111, NC Charleston, WV 35 31 41 Charlotte, KC 40 40 40 Charlottesville, VA 50 50 60 Chattanooga, TN -- — 0 60 60 60 Ras . e period fare only; higher fare charged during peak period. - 2 - ------- ------ MICROFILMED BY A- -JORM CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIYES _y Columbus, Oil aauLr Caen rare Local service Base Period 25* Urbanized Area/Place: 1981 35 1982 1983 1984 Dallas - Ft. Worth, TX Major Transit System Dallas Transit System 65 Unless Otherwise Noted FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT OI 60 Chehalis, WA 25 25 --- — Chicago, IL City of Davenport Chicago Transit Authority 80 80 90 Gary Public Transportation Mass Transit District 40 50 Corporation 50 50 50 25 Greater Naperville Area 50 50 50 Daytona Bench, FL Transportation System 50 50 -- charged North Suburban Masa Transit peak period. District 80 80 60 South Suburban Safeway Lines 80 80 -- Cincinnati, Oil Queen City Metro 30* 30* 40* Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky 50 50 60 Cleveland, ON Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority 40 40 60 Naple Heights Transit 40 40 60 Columbia, MD 75 75 -- Columbia MO 25 25 25 Columbus, Oil 60 25* 25* .Corpus Christi, TX 35 35 50 Dallas - Ft. Worth, TX Dallas Transit System 65 65 65 CITRAN 60 60 60 Danville, IL 50 50 — Davenport, IA City of Davenport 25 40 40 Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District 40 50 50 Davis, CA 25 25 25 Dayton, OH 50 50 50 Daytona Bench, FL 40 40 -- * Base period fare only; higher fare charged during peak period. 0. N V 515 �I MICROFILMED BY \� 1. } - "JORM MICR+LAS -� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES E I � i I it Urbanized Area/Place: AUUJL 1981 l/HHH CULL I 4V1Ufffv�4 uoo� 4— --- 82 1983 1984 Hajor Transit System Unless Otherwise Noted FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN Ot OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 Decatur, IL 40 40 40 Denver, CO 25* 35* 35* Des Holnes, TA 50 60 60 Detroit, NI Detroit Department of Transportation 60 60 Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority 60 60 Duluth, HN 50 50 Durham, HC 40 40 El Paso, TX 35 35 35 Elmire, NY 35 35 35 Erie, PA 45 45 60 Eugene, OR 60 60 50 Eureka, CA 60 60 -- Fairbanks, AK 75 75 100 Fairfield, CA -- -- 30 Fayetteville, MC 50 50 -- Flint, MI 50 50 Fond Du Lac, WI 35 35 Fort Lauderdale, FL 50 50 50 Fort Wayne, IN 50 50 50 Fresno, CA 35 35 40 Gastonia, NG 40 40 -- Grand Rapids, MI 50 50 50 Greenfield, NA 35 35 -- Greensboro, NC 40 40 Harrisburg, PA 45 45 Hartford, CT L 50 50 60 Base period fare only; higher fare charged during peak period. — 4 — 14111111IM11 11 VORM MICR#L CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MO I ii 0 MICROFILMED BY DORM._-MICR+LAB- r L CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES j J �r n .J'd- _ ■ -'Major Transit System 01 OCT 01 FEB O1 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB O1 JUN O1 OCT O1 FEB O1 JUN 01 OGT UL Unless Otherwise Noted FEB 01 JUN ' High Point, NC 35 50 35 50 -- 50 i Honolulu, HI 40 40 40 Houston, T% 50 50 50 Hudson, NY 0 Huntington, WV 50 50 5 50 50 Indianapolis, IN Iowa City, IA 35 30 35 30 35 30 Jackson, MI 40 60 60 Jackson, HS 50 50 -- Jacksonville, FL _- Janesville, WI 35 35 35 3 Jefferson City, HO 50 50 -- Johnson City, TN 50 60 60 Johnstown, PA 25 25 25 Juneau, AK P9 35 -- Kalawazoo, HI Kansas City, MO 40 50 40 50 Knoxville, TN 40 40 40 La Crosse, WI 5 La Verne, CA 35 3 35 35 _ - Lafayette, IN Lake Charles, LA 40 50 40 60 -- 60 Lancaster, PA 25 25 -- Lansing, MI 35 35 50 Laredo, TR 75 75 80 Las Vegas, NV " Lawrence, MA 40 40 65 -- -- Lewiston, ME 50 50 -- ';i.: Lexington, KY 50 50 50 Lima, ON 50 50 60 Lincoln, NE 50 50 -- Little Rock, AR C0 * Base period fare only; higher fere charged during peak period. V -5- , 0 MICROFILMED BY DORM._-MICR+LAB- r L CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES j J �r n .J'd- _ ■ S 1 -Y V 141CROFILKED BY I - 'DORMMICRbCA B CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MO14ES I I f _ Adult Cash Fare Local Service Base Period 1 Urbanized Area/Place: 1981 1982 1903 1984 7 Major Transit System Unless Otherwise Noted FEB Ol JUN Ol OCT OL FEB OL JUN O1 OCT OI FEB 01 JUN O1 OCT bl FEB O1 JUN O1 OCT O1 l a Los Angeles, CA Southern California Rapid Transit District 65 65 85 Culver City Municipal, Bus Lines 35 35 35 Long Beach Public Transportation'. Company 35 35 35 1 Montebello Municipal Bus Lines 25 25 -- Orange County Transit District 50 60* Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines 35 35 35 ' Louisville, KY 35* 35* 35* Lowell, MA 40 40 40 Lubbock, TX 50 50 50 i Lynchburg, VA 40 40 50 I, Madison, MI. 45 45 45 MankatIo, HN 40 40 -- Melbourne, FL 70 70 -- Memphis, TH 70 70 75 Meridian, HS 50 50 -- Miami, FL 75 75 75 Middletown, ON 35 35 35 Midland, TX 75 75 -- Milwaukee, NI 65 65 65 ` Minneapolis, MN 50 50 60 Mobile, AL 50 60 -- h Monroe,'MI 50 60 60 Montgomery, AL 40 55 55 Moorhead, MN -- -- 60 Mount Pleasant, MI 35 35 50 y Muncie, IN 30 30 30 • Muskegon, MI 35 35 f -Nashville, TN 55 55 55 New Bedford, MA 30 30 30 * Base period fare only; higher fare charged during peak period. 00 o, n V 141CROFILKED BY I - 'DORMMICRbCA B CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MO14ES I I f _ I 1981 '- Urbanized Area/Place: y Major Transit System FEB O1 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB O1 JUN O1 OCT O1 FEB O1 JUN OL OCT 0 Unless Otherwise Noted i� New Orleans, LA 30 30 Louisiana Transit 40 40 40 i New Orleans Public Service, Inc. 4U 40 40 /-� Westaide—Transit Lines 50 50 -_ t l Newport News, VA New York, NY -NJ 60 60 -- liberty Lines Manhattan and Bronx Authority 60 face 60 -- Transit Operating Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority 6G0 60 75 New York City Transit Authority 50 50 -- Plainfield Transit Part Authority Trans-Iludeon 30 30 30 Corporation 45 45 60 New Jersey Transit Corporation 60 60 75 Jamaica Buses ` Staten Island Rapid Transit 60 60 -- operating Authority 60 60 -- Triboro Coach Corp. 50 50 60 Norfolk, VA Norwalk, CT 50 50 601 Norwalk Transit District 75 75 -- Westport Transit District 50 S0 60 Oklahoma City, OK 25 25 -- �. Olympia., WA 50 50 50 i Omaha, NE 65 65 I Oneonta, NY 50 50 -- Owensboro, KY 60 60 60 Oxnard Ventura, CA 50 50 -- pairs Springs, CA 50 50 Peoria, IL Philadelphia, PA Southeastern Pennsylvania 65 65 70 Transportation Authority 55 70 Port Authority Transit Corporation 55 peak period. { �O Base period fare only; higher fare charged during p -7- r� i 141CROFILMEO BY J JORM. MICR+LAB.. I' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES � � S Urbanized Area/Place: 1981 1982 1963 1704 Hajor Transit System O1 JUN OL OCT 01 FEB O1 JUN OL OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 0 Unless Otherwise Noted FEB Phoenix, AZ 50 50 60 Pittsburgh, PA 75 75 75 Port Arthur, T% 40 40 40 Portland, OR 65 65 65 TRI -HET 35 35 50 Clark County PTBA Providence, RI 35 50 -- Pueblo, CO 25 25 25 Pullman, NA -- 35 -- Reading, PA 45 55 -- Reno, NV 60 60 60 Richmond,, VA 45 55 55 Roanoke, VA 50 50 -- Rochester, NY 50* 50* 50* Rockford, IL 35 35 35 Sacramento, CA 50 40 50 40 50* 40 Saginaw, MI 25 25 25 St. Cloud, MN St. Joseph,'NO 40 40 -- St. Louis, MO 50 50 50 St Petersburg, FL Central Pinellas Transit Authority 40 40 50 Salem, OR 30 30 -- Salt Lake City, UT 40 40 40 -- 40 San Antonio, TE 40 San Bernardino, CA 45 45 45 Riverside Transit Agency Omnitrans 35 50 50 S Die o CA an g , _ San Diego Transit Corporation 60 60 50 50 — County.Transit System North San Diego County Transit 50 50 -- District Bus .That Coes In Circles, Inc. 75 75 -- * Base period fare only; higher fare charged during peek period. 1 II� MICROFILMED BY I _.J..) "JORM"MIC R#LAB " i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I %I f MICROFILMED BY �'-.---� 'DORM"MIC R+C4 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES it �_. �1 y:- aauir casn rare, Local Dervice, Dane reri.oa 7 Urbanized Area/Place: 1981 Sarasota, FL 1982 1983 1984 50 Major Transit System Savannah, GA 40 40 Unless Otherwise Noted FEB 01 JUN O1 OCT O1 FEB O1 JUN O1 OCT O1 FEB O1 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB O1 JUN O1 OCT O1 San Francisco, CA COLTS 45 45 San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Luzerne County 40 1 Transit District 50 50 50 a ( AC Transit 50 50 50 Golden Gate Transit, Bus Operations 50 60 60 jSan Francisco Municipal Railway 50 50 -- 50 50 San Mateo County Transit District 25 25 25 30 j Central Contra Costa Transit 20 20 -- Shreveport, LA Authority -- -- 50 Sioux Falls, SD 50 " San Jose, CA 35 35 50 San Juan, PR 10 10 10 San.Luls Obispo, CA Corporation 30 30 30 North Coastal Transit 75 75 -- Spartanburg, SC San Luis Obispo Transit 35 35 -- Spokane, WA 50 Sauth.County Area Transit 35 35 -- charged during Santa Barbara, CA 35 35 50 -9- Santa Cruz, CA 25 25 25 I %I f MICROFILMED BY �'-.---� 'DORM"MIC R+C4 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES it �_. �1 y:- Santa Rosa; CA 25 25 35 Sarasota, FL 50 50 80 Savannah, GA 40 40 50 Scranton -Wilkes-Barre, PA COLTS 45 45 50 Luzerne County 40 40 - Seaside -Monterey, CA 50 50 50 Seattle, WA Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle 50 50 50 Community Transit 30 30 30 j Everett Transit System 20 20 -- Shreveport, LA 40 40 -- t Sioux Falls, SD 50 50 50 I South Bend, IN South Bend Public Transportation Corporation 30 30 30 Specialized Transportation System 50 50 -- Spartanburg, SC 50 50 -- Spokane, WA 50 50 50 k Base period fare only; higher.fare charged during peak period. -9- I %I f MICROFILMED BY �'-.---� 'DORM"MIC R+C4 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES it �_. �1 y:- Williamsport, PA 45 45 -- Wilmington, DE 50 50 -- Winston-Salem, HC -- 50 50 Xenia, ON 50 50 -- Yakima, WA 35 35 35 i York, PA 50 50 -- Youngstown, Oil 40* 40* 40* * Base period fare only; higher face charged during peak period. kL4. !_U110 141CROFILMED BY '- 'JORM' MICROLA13- J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDIRES I :d.: . Urbanized Area/Place: 1981 1982 1983 1984 Major Transit System Unless Otherwise Noted FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 Springfield, HA II Springfield Street Railway Company 55 55 Holyoke Street Railway 55 55 j Pioneer Valley Transit Authority 55 55 55 UHASS Transit 0 0 Springfield, NO 35 40 45 }' c State College, PA 50 50 -- Stockton, CA 40 40 -- Sumter, SC 50 50 50 { 7 Syracuse, NY 50 50 50 Tacoma, WA 25 25 25 Tallahaasee, FL 30 30 -- j Toledo, ON 50 50 -- Topeka, KS 40 40 60 Tucson, A2 50 50 50 Tulsa„ OK 40 40 -- Vs, 0 -- j CO0 Wacoil, TR 50 50 -- Walls Walla, WA 25 25 25 Washington, DC ` Bus Operations 60 60 60 Rail Operations. 60* 60* 60* West Palm Beach, FL 50 50 60 Wichita, KS 60 60 60 Williamsport, PA 45 45 -- Wilmington, DE 50 50 -- Winston-Salem, HC -- 50 50 Xenia, ON 50 50 -- Yakima, WA 35 35 35 i York, PA 50 50 -- Youngstown, Oil 40* 40* 40* * Base period fare only; higher face charged during peak period. kL4. !_U110 141CROFILMED BY '- 'JORM' MICROLA13- J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDIRES I :d.: . I� i UNITED STATES SUMMARY Adult Cash Fare, Local Service Base Period Urbanized Area/Place: 9 9 2 1983 19 84 Major Transit System Unless Otherwise Noted FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT O1 FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT 01 Number in Sample 253 256 165 Number with Fare of: OC 3 3 2 lOC 1 1 1 15C 0 0 0 20C 2 2 0 i 25C 21 19 11 300 10 10 7 35C 36 35 15 - 40C 42 40 21 45C 10 9 5 500 81 78 47 I... 550 5 8 4 �. 600 21 29 34 650 6 7 3 700 2 2 2 750 10 10 8 80C 3 3 2 + 85C 1 0 0 1 900 950 0 0 0 0 1 0 1000 0 0 1 E Average Fare 44.9 45.8 48.9 Median Fare 50 50 50 1 MICROFIL14ED BY 1 ' JORM -"MICR+LAS J i CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I i J� IF UNITED STATES SMART, Continued MEN No Change: Number I Cash Fare Local Service, Base Period Urbanized Area/Place: 1981 ,t -r= 1 MEN No Change: Number Adult Cash Fare Local Service, Base Period Urbanized Area/Place: 1981 87.8 1982 1983 1984 Najor Transit System Total Number 228 252 Unless Otherwise Noted FEB O1 JUN 01 OCT O1 FEB O1 JUN 01 OCT O1 FEB O1 JUN O1 OCT O1 FEB O1 JUN 01 OCT O1 Number of Systeme Reporting Current and a Previous Nonth which: 1 Increased Fare: Number 27 21 51 Percent 11.8 8.3 32.1 Decreased Fare: Number 1 1 2 Percent 0.4 0.4 1.3 MEN No Change: Number 200 230 106 Percent 87.8 91.3 66.6 Total Number 228 252 159 Percent 100.0 100.0 100.0 6 0 - 12 i MICROFILMED BY (t 1 �---� "'DORM MIC R+L,4B- 1 j CEbAR RANDS • DES MOINES � � 1'r I CANADA Adult Cash Fare Local Service Bane Perio1983 1984 Urbanized Area/Place: 1981 1982 Major Transit System Unless Otherwise Noted FEB 01 JUN 01 OCT OL FEB 01 JUN OL OCT 01 FEB OL JUN 01 OCT 01 FEB 01 JUN OL OCT 01 Calgary, Alberta 65 -- 65 Edmonton, Alberta 50 -- 50 Halifax, Nova Scotia 50 =_ Lavel, Quebec 70 __ Montreal, Quebec 65 75 M MICROFILMED BY CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOMES Ottawa, Ontario 65 -- 70 65 °v Toronto, Ontario 65 f Vancouver, British Columbia 60 I Windsor, Ontario 50 -- -- Winnipeg, Manitoba 40 -- -- CANADA SUMMARY Number In Sample a Number with Fare of: 400 1 -- 0 45C 0 -- 0 { 50C 3 -- 1 550 0 -- 0 600 f 65C 4 -- 2 700 1 1 'f cw 0 -- 1 M MICROFILMED BY CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOMES City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 19, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Wastewater Treatment A citizen brought to the attention of a Council member an innovative wastewater treatment process. I asked that Veenstra & Kinn review the information and prepare the attached report for the Council. r MICROFIL14ED BY -��• I - JORM'MIC R+LAB 7 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES J I i 777 J;� r 1/ VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. ENGINEERS & PLANNERS 170 WEST BANK BUILDING 1601 :2ND STREET WEST DES MOINES. IOWA 50265 515-2256D00 May 17, 1982 Charles J. Schmadeke Director of Public Works City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT BURNS & MCDONNELL i^02 The Burns & McDonnell system, as shown in the documents attached to Neal Berlin's memorandum of April 28, 1982, would replace the primary clarifiers, aeration basins, final clarifiers and return sludge pumping station in the Iowa City plant. The remaining units of the Iowa City plant would be the same. Replacement of the primary clarifiers with fine screens has been discussed numerous times. The primary clarifiers serve three major functions which include: 1) water plant sludge removal, 2) removal of industrial and domestic BOD5 and suspended solids and 3) scum removal. The use of screens in lieu of primary clarifiers has been practiced for quite some time. Deletion of primary clarifiers from small activated sludge plants has been practiced for over 20 years. Primary clarifiers remove BOD5 and suspended solids which reduces loadings of these materials in the aeration basins. Aeration basin costs increase with BOD5 and suspended solids loadings. The greater the BOD5 and suspended solids ioadings, the greater the amount of oxygen required for treatment. Deletion of primary clarifiers can reduce construction costs, but results in increased 0&Pi costs. Water plant sludge is not compatible with biological activity in aeration basins and should be removed before wastes are discharged to aeration basins. The ditch configuration of aeration basins has been used for many years and is commonly referred to as an "oxidation ditch". The first oxidation ditches were extended aeration (activated sludge process). The activated sludge process has been used for many years. Current tank designs are not changes in the activated sludge process, but are attempts to provide required tankage more economically. No matter what tankage configuration is used, a basic volume of tankage is required for the activated sludge process. MICROFIL14ED BY J I -'DORM MIC RbLAB J � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 7 r h/ Charles J. Schmadeke P•1ay 17, 1982 Page 2 The Iowa City design includes the ditch configuration. The design incorporates four aeration basins for flexibility in operation and maintenance of the plant. The design incorporates less wall length than is shown in the Burns & McDonnell illustrations. Common wall construction is used to reduce wall length. The aeration equipment used in the Burns & McDonnell design was evaluated for use at Iowa City. IDEQ, by letter of March 23, 1982, agreed the jet aeration system proposed for Iowa City is more cost-effective than the aeration system used in the Burns & McDonnell design. Factors other than cost-effectiveness were considered in choosing jet aeration. The Burns & McDonnell aeration system has several drawbacks which are significant. These include mechanical problems with equipment and undesirable cooling of wastes under treatment. The major difference between the Burns & McDonnell plant and the Iowa City plant is the final clarifiers. The Burns & McDonnell design incorporates the clarifiers into the oxidation ditches, whereas the Iowa City design has these clarifiers separate. The oxidiation ditch capacity with the Burns & McDonnell design is increased to provide clarifier capacity. The Burns & McDonnell clarifier sizing is on the basis of surface area which at first glance leads to the conclusion that construction is considerably more economical than construction of separate tanks. The Burns & McDonnell clarifiers are constructed to the same depth as the oxidation ditch channel. Clarifier design at Iowa City is for the clarifiers to be about six feet shallower than the oxidation ditches. The concept of designing clarifiers for sludge return to the aeration basins without pumping is not new. There are several package -type plants which have been on the market for years that employ this concept. Observation of these plants in operation indicates there are problems with the settled solids being returned to the aeration tank mixed liquor. The use of a squeegee has been required in some instances to move the settled solids back into the aeration basin. Return sludge pumping at Iowa City is combined with aeration basin pumping required for mixing and jet air diffusion. Jet aeration using this pumping setup was determined to be cost-effective when compared to the type aeration used in the Burns & McDonnell plant. A cost-effective analysis includes operating expenses which are on-going expenses paid by the City and in the case of activated sludge plants are greatly influenced by the power requirements for furnishing oxygen to the process. i ! 141CROFILMED BY 1. _-JORM MICRALAB- ..7 � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I f 877 1 J_� R Ij I Charles J. Schmadeke May 17, 1982 Page 3 Burns & McDonnell show several cost comparisons with other types of activated sludge plants. However, they do not show design construction features of the other plants. We cannot compare costs without first knowing the details of various plant designs used by Burns & McDonnell in their cost conparisons. We do not believe there is anything really new in the Burns & McDonnell design and we question the cost savings they indicate. Our experience indicates the cost savings figures presented are inflated. Large anounts of engineering time would be required to check the Burns & McDonnell claims in detail. We do not believe the Burns & McDonnell design would result in any large cost savings compared to current design. The activated sludge system requires a certain amount of oxygen no matter what tank configuration is used and large reductions in operation costs are necessarily related to power costs. Storm Lake, Iowa is considering the Burns & McDonnell design and cost comparisons contained in newspaper articles indicate some cost savings but much less in magnitude than Burns & McDonnell claims. IDEA approval of the Burns & McDonnell design would be required and has not yet been given at Storm Lake. Use of the Burns & McDonnell design without plant scale experience contains a high degree of risk. We would not recommend its use until additional experience is available. Should you have any questions, please contact our office at 515-225-8000. VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. od lrm SIPId of M. L Ttwntm M. L. Thornton MLT:jgt 11650 cc: Harr Boren ,Neal Berlin i 1 3I, 4 r Jj i a I i 977 1 MICROFILMED By JORM -MICR+LAO-� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 1 I 1 I II - Y M i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 19, 1982 TO: Hotel/Department Store Coordinating Committee FROM: Cit, Manager RE: Hotel Prospectus Attached is the draft prospectus for the hotel which we received from Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates in accordance with the agreement. This draft is for review purposes and is not for public distribution since we expect there will be changes. The staff is beginning to review the material. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact me. cc: City Council (Draft prospectus furnished to Committee only) r --� t � 1 MICROFILMED BY ��....... 1_ - _JORM...MIC ROLA 11 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I n n� ZUCHELLI, HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC. URBAN ECONOMICS . DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING . FINANCIAL ANALYSIS MARYLAND NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 160 SOUTH STREET ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401 (301) 269.6363 May 14, 1982 Mr. Neal G. Berlin City Manager 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Berlin, Enclosed are the drafts of the letter of transmittal and text to be included in the prospectus for the solicitation of developers for the hotel project. The preliminary hotel sche- matics (Appendix B) will be -forwarded when Ted Strader has completed them. Otherwise, all other information'(photographs and legal description of the site) must be inserted by your office. In addition, I have contacted all parties .(except Armstrong's) on the list of department store prospects. Listed below are the department stores and brief comments indicative of their response. 1. Marshall Field & Company - no immediate interest 2. Petersen Harned Von Maur - not interested 3. Roshek's - not interested at this time 4. Damon's Inc. - not interested at this time 5. Dayton -Hudson Corporation - will contact City if interested 6. Donaldson's - interested in anysite except downtown 7. Powers Dry Goods Company - not interested at this time 8. Salkin & Linoff, Inc. - not interested 9. Famous -Barr Company - part of May Stores 10. Stix, Baer & Fuller Co. - not interested 11. Montgomery Ward & Co.- not interested 12. Sears, Roebuck & Co. - will contact City if interested 13. May Stores Shopping Centers, Inc. - not interested 14. Wieboldt Stores, Inc. - not interested 15. Macy's - not interested 16. Hawkeye Wholesale - would be interested in joint venture as local developer with prospective tenant 17. South Side Iron Works, Inc. - not interested 18. H.C. Prange Company - not interested r-- i I 14ICRONWED BY I -JORM MICR6LA13 J CEDAR RAPIDS DES 140114ES I _40 ZUCHELLI, HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC. Mr. Berlin -2 May 14, 1962 I have a more detailed account of the conversations in my possession if there are further questions. Generally, lack of interest was -due to the current unfavorable economic climate. A few of the prospects had common knowledge of Armstrong's interest in the project. Please feel free to call if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, ZUCHELLI, HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC. Ann M. Coscia Technical Assistant AMC/ac Enclosure i 1' MICROFILMED By --1 L I - JORM S DES M0AB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIRES _�o J,� !l City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: May 21, 1982 To: City Council From: Don Schmeiser Robert W. Jansen Re:. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Issues The staff is preparing a schedule for review and adoption of the new zoning ordinance. As previously indicated, the legal staff proposes to complete its review of the ordinance by July 1 of this year. This essentially will complete the staff's development and review of the ordinance, although a short time will be needed to prepare the zoning ordinance map after approval of the short-range plan and for revisions to the proposed zoning ordinance necessitated by Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council review. To expedite the review process, it is suggested that the Council address key -issues of the ordinance now and avoid any delays in discussion of these issues when the Council is reviewing the proposed zoning ordinance section by section. A partial list of the issues are attached to this memorandum. It is suggested -that at each informal meeting, as time permits, the issues be discussed in the order presented on the list. A copy of the proposed ordinance is enclosed for your review and reference as the issues are discussed. You should be aware that the list of issues is not necessarily complete as there may be other issues that will emerge in your discussion of these. b,j4/3 1 I MICROFILMED BY •...........` 1. _'DORM" MICR6LAB.. .,1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIYES 4 - - [lm _y J� r I r� 1-. ZONING ORDINANCE ISSUES Below is a partial listing of the issues or significant changes being made in the new zoning ordinance as proposed. Not all issues or changes are considered to be necessarily controversial. Conversely, the staff is of the opinion that many of the new regulations being proposed will greatly enhance the concept of zoning granted to the City under its police powers. The staff's objective in developing a new ordinance is to establish a zoning ordinance that consists of standards that are intended to be rational and avoid the appearance of arbitrariness. The staff would suggest that the following issues or changes be addressed by the City Council in order of the list enumerated: 1. The concept of an agricultural zone. The Comprehensive Plan map adopted in 1978 shows lands for agricultural use. The updated I l Comprehensive Plan and short-range plan will also llustrate ands to be used for agricultural use. The intent is to zone areas presently being used for agricultural use to that classification until such time as utilities have been extended to permit full development. As the staff had indicated previously, we believe that for many of the remote areas of the community not expected to develop in the foreseeable future, we cannot reasonably predict the appropriate land uses. In the future, when the utilities have been extended, we believe we will be in a much better position to make this prediction. �. The concept of a rural residence zone. A very light density residential zone has been proposed to accommodate subdivisions with approximatence be encouraged lone csizes.re lot areaspresentlydeveloped orvsubdilvidedwfor dsingle family residential use on septic tank systems. The intent is to enable a property owner the opportunity to develop his/her land for residential use prior to the actual extension of utilities to the area. 3. The "zero lot line" zone. There has been a very high demand for legislation which would permit the construction of a dwelling unit located withcoincidentuch typesthe of dwelllingsof te lot on arehrelatively new to the housing industry and are believed to be an important type of housing for the future. The RS -8 zone is a zone designed specifically for this type of housing at approximately eight dwelling units per acre. Minimum lot sizes are required to be 5,000 square feet, which is 1000 square feet smaller than the lot sizes permitted in the present RiS Zone. 4. The provision for variable lot sizes. In all single family zones, it is proposed that the minimum lot size could be reduced in a subdivision of two or more acres in area, provided that the size of the s not averagelot esize isdequal btoothe ndensity aofethe azone dinn whichad thatthth ee subdivision is located. There have been many instances in which developers have wished to design a subdivision with larger lots at fromionerendtofnaosubdivisionrtoothe other. Thisoprovisionswould allow such variation in lot sizes while maintaining an average density equal to the permitted density of the zone. i MICROFILMED BY I JORM MIC R(SLA9 i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I � I Me i1 _Y J__J I i 1/ 5. A uniform setback of 20 feet. In all residential zones, it is proposed that there be established a minimum front yard of 20 feet. It is maintained that a minimum front yard is necessary to reduce the effects of street traffic and to provide for open space, light and air. It is difficult to substantiate, however, that the front yard should vary according to the zone. Presently, for example, a 30 foot front yard is required in some zones and a 20 foot front yard is required in other zones. A minimum front yard of 20 feet is the minimum distance required to park a car in a driveway (which is also the length of a parking space). 6. Side yards are dependent upon the number of stories in a building. Like front yards, all side yards are required to have a minimum of five feet. However, for buildings over two stories in height, an additional two feet for each story is required for each side yard. The intent of this provision is to require more separation between taller buildings on adjacent lots. 7. The concept of a building coverage ratio. In all residential zones a limitation as to the amount of land which can be occupied by buildings and structures has been established. The intent is to establish minimum front, side and rear yards and allow more flexibility as to the placement of buildings and structures within the remaining "buildable" portion of the lot, provided not more than a certain amount of the lot is covered. 8. The provision of minimum open space. In some higher density resi- dential zones, a minimum amount of open space per dwelling unit is required. This open space can be provided in the necessary yards required for a building and in the remaining portion of the lot. It can also be provided with decks and balconies constructed as part of a building. The ordinance allows, as a bonus, that each two square feet of balcony/deck area equal one foot of open space on the lot. The intent is to provide an incentive for the construc- tion of decks and balconies - an objective of the Comprehensive Plan. NICROf..PCD , "JORM MICRbLA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I40IN L- 4 oil, - PROPOSED NEW ZONING ORDINANCE Revised Draft printed 3-18-82 i f 1 1 JORM MICROLAS i i w I INDEX ZONES General Agricultural Zane(AG) ----------------------------- p. 13 Rural Residential Zone(RR-1) ----------------------------- p. 15 Single Family Residential Zone (RS -5)---------------------P, 16 Single Family Residential Zone (RS -8) --------------------- P. 18 Multi -Family Residential Zona (AM•12)--------------------- A. 20 Multi -Family Residential Zone (RM -20) --------------------- P. 22 Multi-Fam11Y Residential Zone (RM -44)---------------------P• 25 Multi -Family Residential Zone (AM -80)---------------------P, 27 t Mobile Home Residential Zone (RMH)------------------------ P. 29 i� Commercial Office Zone(CO-1)-----------------------------p• 31 Neighborhood Commercial Zone (CN -1) ----------------------- P. 33 Community Commercial Zona(CC-2)--------------------------P• 35 Central Business Service Zone (C84) ---------------------- p. 37 Central Business Zone(C8-5)------------------------------ P. 39 Highway Commercial lone(CH-1)----------------------------P• 41 1 Intensive Commercial Zone(CI-1)-------------------------- p. 42 q Office and Research Park Zone (ORP)------------------------ p. 45 General Industrial Zone(I-1)-----------------------------p• 46 Heavy Industrial Zone(1-2)------------------------------- P. 48 Y Public Ione(P)------------------------------------------- P. 50 OVERLAY ZONES Floodhaters overlay zones -------------------------------- p, 51 1'1 Floodplain Overlay Overlay Zane(OFP)-------------------------- p. 55 F7ooAirport overlay Overlay Zona --------------------------------- P.9. SB ' Airport overlay 2ones_____________________________________P• 61 Horizontal Oa Zone(OH)--------------------------- p. 63 Conical Overlay Zone(OC)------------------------------P• 64 -J .APprapn Overlay Zane(OA) ----------------------------- . 64 ' Transitional Overlay lone (OT) ------------------------- p. 65 ; Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone (OPO -H) ---------- p. 66 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Airports -------------------------------------------------- P• 83 Cemeteries and mausoleums_______________________________D. 84 Clubs -----------------------------------------------------P, 84 Oaycan centers and preschool ----------------------------- P• B4 Drive-in theaters ----------------------------------------- P• 85 1 Dwellings, single family attached ------------------------- p, 85 j I Dwellings. tovnnouses-------------------------- 16 Elderlyhousing --------------------------------- ___________P• 66 . i Extraction ------------------------------------------------ P, 87 Family care facilities ------------------------------------- 9. 88 i Group care facilities ------------------------------------- p. 90 Junk yards ------------------------------------------------ P• 90 Kennels .and veterinary establishments ---------------------p• 90 Livestock fmed lots --------------------------------------- p• 91 Mortuaries ---------------------------------------------- --p. 91 ._. Nursing homer___________________________________________ P. 91 Religious institutions ------------------------------------ p. 91 Stables --------------------------------------------------- p, 92 Communication towers -------------------------------------- p, 92 ACCESSORY USES Uses and buildings '- AG Zone ------------------------------------------------ P. 92 ' ' RR -1 and RS -5 Zones ------------------------------------ p. 93 i _ RS -B, PoL12, RM -2D, R14•44 and MI -80 Zones ----- —------- p. 94 CZones ______________________________—---------------- P• 94 i ORPand I Zones ---------------------------------------- 94 S Off-street Parking requirements --------------------------- p• 96 , jOff-street loading nqufremencs--------------------------- p. IDB ; Sign requirements ----------------------------------------- 109 Fence requirements _______________________________________p. 127 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS General yard requirements --------------------------------- P. 129 i -- Requirements for establishad setbacks ---------------------p. 131 Height esterations----------------------------------------- p• 132 HON -CONFORMITIES , -- Non -conforming lots of record -----------------------------p, 133 Non -conforming uses --------------------------------------- P, 134 Non -conforming buildings ---------------------------------- p. 134 TREE REGULATIONS Adjacent to street rights•of-way-----------_______________p. 136 On private property for residential uses ------------------ p• 138 On private property for parking area ---------------------- p. 138 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Smoke ------------------------ — --------------------------- P• 141 Particulate matter --------------------------------------- p, 141 Noise ----------------------------------------------------- p. 142 Toxic matter- --------------------------------------------- P• 142 Odor ----------------------------------------------------- p, 143 Vibration ------------------------------------------------- p• 143 Glare----------------------------------------------------- 144 ' Sewage -41141 --------------------------------------------- P. 144 _ Storage-______________________________________________•----- 144 Screening ------------------------------------------------- p, 145 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Procedure ------------------------------------------------- 0. 147 Appeals --------------------------------------------------- p• 148 Pe-ers-----•-------------••---"-'-..-_...___.___-•-"__--"p. 148 Soo i Ir IRICROFI LIdED BY JORM MICR(SLAB ! 1� I �JCEDAR RAPIDS 4 DES MO NES r o- Sec. 1 - Definitions. The following definitions shall be applicable to this Chapter unless a contrary meaning is indicated by the text. Words in the present tense include the future tense. The singular number includes the plural and the x� plural number includes the singular. The word "shall" is always mandatory, the word "may" is permissive. Terms not herein defined shall have the meanings customarily assigned to them.' 1 (a) (1) Abut/abutting. Contiguous; having a boundary, wall or property line in common. (2) Access. The place, means or way by which pedestrians or ve- hicles shall have ingress and egress to a property or parking area. .� (3) Accessory building/use. A building or use which: (1) is subordinate to and serves a principal building or use; (2) is subordinate in area, extent, or purpose to the principal building or use served; and '(3) contributes to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of occupants of the principal building or use. i (4) Addition. An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure. w t (5) Aged: Any person who is eligible because of age to receive old age benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act. i F4 ' (6) Aisle. An asphalt, concrete or similar permanent dust -free surface which is connected directly to a parking or loading space and designed to permit ingress or egress of a vehicle to 1 or from the parking or loading space. (In no case can an aisle be a drive - see definition for "drive.") (7) Alley. A public way which affords only a secondary means of access to abutting property. (8) Alter/alteration. A structural alteration, enlargement or remodeling of a building, or the moving of a building from one location to another. -- (9) Apartment. A dwelling unit rentedor leased to a tenant. (10) Apartment house. A building 9a�euiAU4 apartments for rent. (11) Auto oriented use. Any use intended or designed to provide a service to people while they are within a motor vehicle, or related to the sale, servicing or repair of vehicles, including but not limited to financial institutions with drive-in facilities, car washes, automobile service stations and _ garages, and automobile accessory sales.• MI 880 t MICROFILMED BY j DORM MICRf LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r f� 2 (b) (1) Bal conyfp. A platform area projecting from the wall of a building and accessible from above grade. (2) Basement. 'A portion of a building located partially under- ground, c but having three -and -one-half (3h) feet or more of its floor -ht story for the purpose above of height basement regulations fused for business or dwelling purposes. (3) Board of Adjustment. An administrative hearing board created by Chapter 414 of the Code of Iowa which is authorized to hear appeals from decisions of the Building Official and to grant variances and special exceptions. (4) Boarding house. A residential building where, in addition to lodging, meals are provided for tenants but not to the public. (5) Build. To construct, assemble, erect, convert, enlarge, reconstruct; or structurally alter a building or structure. (6) Buildable area. The space remaining onal t after he minimum open -space requirements (coverage, yards, ve been met. f and ned or intended (7) Buiforlding. Anstructure the support, enclosure,��shelteroor protection of persons, animals, or property. (8) Building, detached. A building which is not connected to another building by either its roof or foundation. (9) Building area. See "ground area." (lo) Building coverage. The amount of land covered or permitted to be covered by a building or buildings, usually measured in terms of percentage of a lot. (11) Building height. The vertical distance from the grade to the roof line. (12) Building line. See "yard line, front." (13) Building official. The City employee designated to enforce this Chapter. (14) Building permit. official certification that a proposed improvement complies with the provisions of this chapter and such other ordinances as may be applicable. Such a permit is required for new construction and for alteration or additions to existing structures prior to commencement of construction. (c) (1) Cellar. A portion of a building located partially or wholly underground and having less than three -and -one-half (34) feet of its floor -to -ceiling height above grade. A cellar is not counted as a story for the purpose of height regulations. MICROFIL14ED BY JORM EDne RnNlos .cD bone.... ' • E i 7 r I 3 (2) Certificate of occupancy. Official certification that a premise conforms to provisions of this Chapter and such other ordinances as may be applicable and may be used or occupied. Such a certificate is granted upon completion of new construction or for alteration or additions to existing structures. 1 _y (3) City. The City of Iowa City, Iowa. (4) Club. A meeting place of an association with restricted access to the general public controlled by its members, and.in which _ property is actually owned or held in common for the benefit of its members. For purposes of this Chapter this definition does not include a fraternity or sorority house. (5) Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City, J Iowa as created by Chapter 414 of the Code of Iowa and the City Code of Ordinances. (6) Conversion. Any change of one principal use to another prin- cipal use. � (7) Council. The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa. I (8) Court. A space, open and unobstructed to the sky, located at or above the grade on a lot and bounded on three or more sides by ti i walls. (d) (1) Daycare center/preschool. Facilities where parents. may l temporarily leave children with trained attendants. (2) Density, gross. The number of dwelling units per unit area of I ` land (usually expressed as dwelling units per acre). ,N (3) Development. Any man-made change to improved or unimproved property including but not limited to buildings, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations. (4) Developmentally disabled. Any person who has a disability I attributable to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism or another similar neurological condition, which disability originates before such individual attains age 18, r and which constitutes a substantial impairment expected to be long -continued and of indefinite duration. (5) Discontinuance. Whenever a non -conforming use is abandoned, ceased, or terminated for a period of 12 consecutive months. ^y (6) Oownzoning. A change in the zoning classification of land to a classification permitting development that is less intensive or ,_4 dense, such as -from multifamily to single-family or from commercial or industrial to residential. A change to a more intensive development is called upzoning. r! $�Q i I MICROFILMED BY I "CORM MICR#LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MO]nE5 1 ; r 4 (7) Drive/driveway. An asphalt, concrete or similar permanent dust -free surface designed to provide vehicular access to a parking area which is composed of more than four (4) abutting parking spaces and an aisle or aisles (see definition of an "aisle"). �r erv�l�a dUQ • G.� • , G.` X2.7 ti (8) Dwelling. A building ororETorrh for residen- tial occupancy, but iiot including hotels or other buildings intended for use by transients. (9) Dwelling, attached single family. A single family dwelling which is separated from another single family dwelling by a vertical division, termed common or lot -line walls, and having a separate entrance from the single family dwelling to which it - is attached. (10) Dwelling, duplex. A dwelling containing two (2) dwelling r/ I i FILED BY JOR4M RD M IIC R4 LAB I I ; i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES L� 0 - UE U•'• -10 J,� units. �. (11) Dwelling, farm. The single family dwelling on a farm occupied I{ by the farm owner or tenant operator. 1 (12) Dwelling, four-plex. A multi -family dwelling containing four (4) dwelling units. (13) Dwelling, high-rise multifamily. A multi -family dwelling ,. exceeding three (3) stories or 45 feet in height. J (14) Dwelling, multi -family. A dwelling containing three (3) or more dwelling units. n (15) Dwelling, single-family. A structure containing one dwelling unit. .- (16) Dwelling, tri-plex. A multi -family dwelling containing three i (3) dwelling units. "1 (17) Dwelling unit. Any habitable room or group of adjorg habitable - rooms located withilt a dwelling and forming a single unit with facilities which -are used or intended to be used for living, f: , sleeping, cooking, and eating of meals. = 'rt oth• :hr (18) Dwelling unit, a icienoy. ,dwelling unit consisting of one principal roomy -' eye which "i serves as the occupa_n'Vs• livigtr, room, bedroom, and i s me ins anc s, kitcheno(Aft u�o� .the (ltesr✓/ � r (e) (1). Easement. A right given by the owner of land to another person for specific limited use of thatzland, e.g., to allow access to ` another property or for utilities. .. .. Icentaop Of (2) Elderly housing. A dwelling especially designed for use and i occupancy of any person who is aged; handicapped within the meaning of Section 202 of the Housing Act' of 1959, Section r/ I i FILED BY JOR4M RD M IIC R4 LAB I I ; i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES L� 0 - UE U•'• -10 J,� r I,--- 102(5) / P 5 102(5) of the Development Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Amendments of 1970 or Section 223 of the Social Security Act; or displaced by governmental action or natural disaster. (3) Enlargement. An increase in the volume of a building. (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. (f) (1) Family. one (1) person or two (2) or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or placement by a 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 persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption. (2) Family care facility. A government licensed or approved facility which provides resident services to six (6) or fewer individuals who are not related to the family household. These individuals are developmentally disabled, aged, or in need of adult supervision and are provided services in accordance with their individual needs. This category includes foster or boarding homes for children and group homes. Farm. An area for which the principal use is the growing for sale of farm products such as vegetables, fruits, and grain and their storing on the land. The term "farming" includes the necessary accessory uses for treating and storing the food produce or, provided, however, that they shall be secondary to the normal farming activities. Filling station. Any building or premises used for dispensing or retail sale of motor vehicle fuel or oil. the dispensing or sale is incidental to the operation commercial garage, the premises shall be classified commercial garage. the When of a as a Financial institution. An establishment for the receiving, keeping, lending of money, and the exchange of funds by checks or notes, including banks, savings and loans, credit unions, and similar establishments. (� Floor area. The total area of all floors of a building measured to the outside surface of exterior walls or the centerline of __Lwalls to attached buildings. It does not nclude Qorc es, garages 7e•!+�� �iin the aasseement or cella FloJOM or area ratid a a A4� � �AM X' (FAR). The numerical value obtained by dividing the floor area within a building or buildings on a lot by the area of such lots -- &44;j40 kCOa. 111CROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ma J _Iw _y 6 I C�1 ( Fraternity/sorority u e.lding used as a residence by a Chapter of a k organization recognized by the University of Iowa. For purposes of this Chapter this / definition does not include a rooming house. C_._oaIUj 6" m,l Frontage. The distance along a street lineAfr`oom�one inter- secting street to another, or from one intersecting street to the end of a dead end street or the end of a cul-de-sac. u i (g) (1) Garage, commercial. Any building or premises used for equip- ping, repairing, renting, selling or storing motor vehicles for ~I profit, and at which automobile fuels, and supplies may be sold. i (2) Garage, private. An ,accessory building housing not more than four (4) vehicles, only one (1) of which may be a commercial fit vehicle of not more than three (3) ton pay load capacity, which is owned and used by the occupants of the main building. to " (3) Grade. The top surface elevation of lawns, walks, drives, or i other improved surfaces after completion of construction or grading and landscaping. For the purposes of determining height of a building, the grade is the average level at the ►a j corners of the exterior walls of a building. (4) Ground area. The area of a building within its largest outside { dimensions computed on a horizontal plane at the first floor level, exclusive of open porches, breezeways, terraces, and ri exterior stairways. rl (5) Group care facility. A government licensed or approved facility which provides resident services in a dwelling to more than six (6) individuals, but not exceeding 15 individuals, who are unrelated. These individuals are developmentally disabled, aged, undergoing rehabilitation, or in need of adult supervision and are provided services in accordance with their individual needs. This category includes foster or boarding homes, halfway houses, and group homes. (h) (1) Home occupation. An accessory use consisting of an occupation or profession carried on by a person residing on the premises. (2) Hotel. A residential building occupied and used principally as a temporary place of lodging. Hotels may or may not provide meals and there are usually no cooking facilities in guest rooms (see "hotel, apartment"). (3) Hotel, apartment. A multifamily dwelling under resident supervision which maintains an interlobby through which all tenants must pass to gain access to the apartments and which may furnish services ordinarily furnished by hotels, such as a drug store, barber shop, cosmetologist, cigar stand or newsstand, ri when such uses are located entirely within the building with no separate entrance from the street or visible from any sidewalk, and having no sign or display visible from outside of the ri building indicating the existence of such services. rl $g0 f�- n MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R#LAB J � I ; CEDAR RAPIDS DES 14014E5 i r M 7 (i) (1) Indoor athletic and recreational facilities. Facilities which - are completely enclosed and used primarily for physical exercise or culture, including courts, gyms, swimming pools, locker and training rooms, and other related facilities. Such facilities do not including target or shooting ranges, amusement arcades, billiard halls and massage parlors. (j) (1) Junk yard. An area where waste, discarded, or salvaged mater- ials are bought, sold, exchanged, baled or packed, disassembled or assembled, stored or handled, including the dismantling or "wrecking" of automobiles or other vehicles or machinery, -- housewrecking yard, used lumber yards and places for storage of salvaged building materials and structural steel materials and equipment. - (k) (1) Kennel. An establishment where small animals are bred, raised, trained, groomed, and boarded for compensation, sale or other _ commercial purposes. (1) (1) Living unit. See "dwelling unit." i — (2) Loading space, off-street. Space logically and conveniently located for bulk pickups and deliveries, scaled to delivery vehicles expected to be used, and accessible to such vehicles when required off-street parking spaces are filled. i(3) Lodging house. See "rooming house." i (4) Long term care facility. See "nursing home." (5) Lot. A plot, tract or parcel of land with fixed boundaries recorded and platted pursuant to Chapter 409 of the Code of _ Iowa. 6V (6) Lot, corner. A lot located at the intersection of two (2) streets. degrem (7) Lot, double frontage. A lot having frontage on two parallel or -7 approximately parallel streets. j (8) Lot, interior. A lot other than a corner lot or double frontage lot and bounded by a street on only one side. -I (9) Lot, reversed corner. A corner lot, the rear of which abuts the 1side of another lot. (10) r� Lot area. The total area within the lot lines of a lot ex- cluding any area located within a public or private street. (11) Lot coverage. The percentage of the lot area covered by the i building area. I - 9TO i 7 MICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR#LAB J ? 1 i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES _10 V r (12) Lot depth. The mean horizontal distance between the front lot .. line and the rear lot line, or the distance between the midpoint of the front lot line and the midpoint of the rear lot line. (13) Lot frontage. The width of a lot measured along the stree (14) I.ot line, front. A lot line separating the lot from the st��� On corner lots, the front lot line is the shortest street , dimension except that if the lot is square or almost square, i•e has dimensions at the ratio of from 3:2 to 3:3, then the front lot line may be along either street. (15) front lot Lot line, rear. The boundary opposite and most distant from the shaped lot, liteis an imaginary linthe case of e with n the rlotr triangular length, and parallel to and farthest from the front1 10lfeie line t in (16) Lot line, side. Any 10 line which meets the end of a front lot W • • S. Yard'line. (17) Lot width. The length of the front ,+ ne. � r� (m) (l) Note 1. A residential building or buildings, usually located along highways, occupied hotel." and used prihciPally as a place of lodging for transients. The term "motel" includes "motor (n) (1) Non -conforming building. A building or does not conform to the portion thereof which provisions of this Chapter relative to height or yards for the zone in which it is located by reason of the adoption of this Chapter or subsequent amendments thereto. (2) Non -conforming lot. A lot which- does' not *conform to the area provisions of this Chapter relative to lot frontage, width he or adoptionrthe of thisone in Chapterworc sub it is located t amendments reason thereto. the (3) Non -conforming use. -.-Any*"u'se 'that is not permitted within the zone in which it is located by reason of the adoption of this Chapter or subse4bent amendments thereto. at;. or (4) Nursing home.' 'A'fac'i-1jfy oper•gted by a proprietary or• -nonprofit corporation or associati governmental entity fon and licensed or regulated by a or the accommodation of convalescents or other persons who are"hut . need of hospital care but who require skilled care and/or related services: ( ) oa-r la (o) 1 b�ildinP6Ce. That portion of tVe lot that. is not coveretl by 9 drives, parking space5,hnd aisles. (2) Open space; common: u0bif 1.9p*F`the use of which is shared by all occupants of more than one dwelling unit as distinguished from private open space':ne r; .thl r. I MICROFIL14ED BY JORM MIC RbLAB { j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYES I I �a ,1 0 (3) Open space, private. Open space used by occupants of a dwelling unit. (4) Overlay zone. A set of zoning requirements that is imposed in addition to those -g un�1erlving zone. SP1 within - the overlay zon�ml S ` C�`J fhA La tne�e` i r etits^o �6o 1'I zones or, in the case of a disparity, the more restrictive requirements of the two. (5) Owner. The person who holds the fee simple or equitable title _ to the property. (p) (1) Parking area. An off-street facility intended or designed for the parking of more than four (4) motor vehicles, including - parking spaces and aisles. (2) Parking asphalt, concrete or similar rndust free srfceintendedfor off-street parking. - — (3) Patio. A surfaced outdoor living space at grade directly adjacent and accessible from an individual dwelling unit. lot (4) Performance standard. A minimum requirement or maximum allowable limit on the effects or characteristics of a use, written .in the form of regulatory language. Performance standards describe allowable limits with respect to smoke, -�� odor, noise, heat, vibration, glare, and so on. i (5) Person. Any individual or group of individuals, corporation, 1� partnership, association, or any entity, including state and I cal governments and agencies. J'" Premises. See "lot." 7 ,J Principal building. A building which contains the principal Ji1 (A VV � use. N D {8� Principal use. The primary use of land or a structure as .ib j ( Principal from an accessory use, e.g., a house is a V.` r principal use in a residential area; a garage or pool is an raccessory use. f// ))Projections (into yards). Parts of buildings such as archi- 1 p.(� tectural features which protrude into the required yard or P A y rds. � 1T J}BQ�Public utility. A system which is owned and operated by the City or by a licensed public utility company. 1r 0 (q) (1) Quarry. Land used for the purpose of excavating stone or slate as an industrial operation. (r) (1) Remodel/repair. Any improvement in a building which is not a structural alteration. M ON 141CROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICR6LAEi i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 14018ES I _y 10 (2) Religious institution and related facilities. An organization having a religious purpose, including churches, rectories, meeting halls, schools and the facilities that are related to their use. (3) Restaurant. A business where the dispensing and the consump- tion at indoor tables of edible foodstuff and/or beverage is the od o or lunchtpal room,business, tearoom,ndiunting roomfebarafecockteiloloungeocffee or ` tavern. The total seating area located within the enclosed portion of the remises is more than fifty(50) percent of the ° o .0 total floor area ( '0 CM mma^'^ E c a y .... 0 : a (4) Restaurant, drive-in/carry-out. An auto oriented use whose a n � L principal operation is the dispensing of edible foodstuff c M c and/or beverage for consumption in automobiles, at indoor or N u outdoor tables, at stand-up counters or to be carried off the v d l premises. The total seating area, if provided, is less than e a a r m` fifty (50) percent of the floor area. (5) Rezoning. A change in land use regulations. Rezonings can take three forms: (1) a comprehensive revision or modification of I d m the zoning text and map; (2) a text change in zone requirements; "' M, m c e .m I or (3) a change in the map, i.e., the zoning designation of a • a s �•� ++ I particular parcel or parcels. O v e O M I (6) Roof. The top covering of a building constructed to shield the �1 t d o X . area beneath from the weather. The term "roof' includes the M::! " M I- w o, term "canopy," °"t v (7) Roof line. deck line of a mansard roof;nandithe the mid -point b tween theof a flat eavesJ — U p r Or•-- a r and ridge of a saddle, hip, able /S M^ s e m c 9 gambrel ogee roof.-+ N �a 11 i d _';. 0 d (8) Roomer. An occupant of a rooming houseA(ho is no a member of t ,^, N M m 5 the farm 1y 4 5 u ^ X C n occupying the dwelling .4 m .ai e M.,.. ,� i r O a C (9) Rooming house. Any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling, o a u containing one or more rooming units, in which space is let o m•�.,-mo mu 9 oe owner or -op a or to h ee Y ( ) or �gomer CrJ Gt/+� R68m ng •mow ur a ed (s) (1) Separate tract. An abutting group of lots which are developed for uses which share common facilities Mkiding and driveways,�i , oe Ci and dbiro% .Lp� yv u (2) wTW Setback. The line beyond which the wall of a building o� I —w structure shall not project.c-G MIOROFIL14ED BY JCRM MIC R6L AB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYES i r' i 'V r (3) Special exception. A use which is allowable when the facts and conditions specified in this Chapter as those upon which the exception is permitted are found to exist by the Board of Adjustment. — (4) Stacking space. An asphalt, concrete or similar permanent dust Z free surface designed to accommodate a motor vehicle• waiting * for entry to an auto oriented use and located in such a way that access to an off-street parking space is not obstructed. \1 (5) Story. The part of a building included between the upper Y surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above or of the ceiling. (6) Street. Property dedicated or intended for primary public access to lots or for through traffic such as limited access - highways and thoroughfares. (7) Street, arterial. A street whose principal function is to - provide for through traffic, and designed to carry large I volumes of traffic. — (8) Street, collector. A street whose principle function is for Jcarrying traffic from local streets to arterial streets. (9) Street, cul-de-sac. A local street terminating in a turn- ' — around. (10) Street, local. A street used primarily for access to abutting property. i (11) Street, private. A way, which affords principal means of access to abutting lots, and is not owned by a government entity. i (12) Structure. Anything constructed or erected on the ground or which is attached to something located on the ground. Struc- tures include buildings, radio and TV towers, sheds, and permanent signs. It excludes vehicles, sidewalks, and paving. i -- (13) Structural alteration. Any change in the configuration of the exterior walls, foundation or the roof of a building which results in an increase in the area, height or volume of the building. W Il /NQti- • l 1�'t• (14) Sub-standard..lot. " g." (15) Substantial improvement. Any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a building the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building �» p g either(a) before the improvement or repair is started, or (b) if the building has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purposes of this definition, substantial improvement is �. considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of the building i i i MILRUILMED BY i JORM MICR46LAO � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M019E5 I RM _y J ,� r r� 12 commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. The term does not, however, include either (1) any project for improvement of a building to comply with existing state or local health, sanitary or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to assure safe living conditions or (2) any alteration of a building listed on the National Register of Historical Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places. j (t) (1) Townhouse. An attached single family dwelling which is one of three or more attached single family dwellings in a row, separated by vertical divisions termed party or lot -line walls, and having separate entrances. (u) (1) Upzoning. The converse of downzoning (see "downzoning"). .(2) Use. The purpose or activity for which land, its buildings, or a portion thereof is designed, occupied, or maintained. (3) Use, principal. The primary use of land or buildings. (4) Use, provisional. A principal use of land or buildings for which additional standards or criteria established in this Chapter must be met. (v) (1) Vacation. The process by which the City 'discontinues the use of a street or alley as a public way. (2) Variance. A gm*s a property owner relief from certain provisions of .this Chapter where owing to special conditios �4��j teral enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter wild" eslult in unnecessary hardship. The authority to grant variances is vested in the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Chapter 414 of the Code of Iowa. (3) ,Vehicle.' Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway. (4) Vehicle, storage of. A vehicle or portion thereof *&6_4a ""Mor which is parked in the same position for a period of 48 hdurs -'or more. (y) (1) Yard. An open space onLthe same;4ot with a building or group of buildings lying between the front, rear, or side wall of a building; and the nearest—lot line, unoccupied except for projections and the specific minor uses or structures allowed in such open space under the provisions of this Chapter. Because buildings may be irregularly shaped or set at an angle to the lot, widths of yards are measured from the nearest lot line to the closest pointiOctffertSuilding. (2) Yard, front. The area across a lot between the front yard line and the street(n,CeP,f Cull, t4*y). 1 t,• i MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICR(JLAEI CEDAR RAP105 DES MOIYES I f I � ;I J_. _y r r 13 (3) Yard, rear. The area from one side lot line to the other side lot line and between the rear yard line and the rear lot line. (4) Yard, side. The area from the front yard line to the rear yard line and from the side yard line to the side lot line. (5) Yard line, front. A line parallel to the street and as far back from the street as required in this Chapter. The terms "front yard line" and "building line" are synonymous. (6) Yard line, rear. A line parallel to the rear lot line and as far *eek from the rear lot line as required byC;hppterV �+woxbl 4{' n (7) Yard line, side. A line parallel to the side lot line and as far gawk from the side lot line as required by this Chapter. (z) (1) Zone. A section of the City delineated on the zoning map in which requirements for the use of 'land and buildings and development standards are prescribed in this Chapter. •(2) Zoning map. The map delineating the boundaries of zones which, along with the zoning text, comprises the zoning ordinance. _ ARTICLE II. DIVISION ZONES Sec. General Agricultural Zone (AG). (a) Intent. It is the intent that this zone provide for the agricultural use oTTand within the City, which is most appropriately used for crops, orchards, and the keeping of farm animals. (b) Permitted uses. I� K 1), Farmsk %"r (c) rovisi0na uses. l � , r• (1) Farm dwellings provided they are developed in accordance with the �di°mGeL7siyioomnanltrdr,equire suuthrei ¢c-uoLnae 0.�wG✓:�� (2) Livestockfeed lots subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- -110.j ' (3) tables, kennels and veterinary establishments subject to the re ' ements of Sec. 1-1Q. (d) Special exce tion .� (1) Airports subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-1?2. :M 'M IdiCROF 1LIdED BY -JORM - MICRbLAB a CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES .I i -y 1 ' I i jI ' I 14 ,J (2) Commercial recreational uses. l (3) Clubs subject to the requirements of Sec. (4) Daycare centers and preschools subject to the requirements of Sec. (5) Extraction subject to the requirements of Sec. (6) Grain elevators subject to the performance standards of Division for I-2 uses. (7) Transmission towers subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- ~ (e) Dimensional requirements. I (1) Minimum lot area: 40,000 sq. ft. 4 (2) Minimum lot width: 80 ft. + (3) Minimum lot frontage: 40 ft. (4) Minimum yards: Front - According to the following table: i Setback Street Street classification 40 ft. 40'ft. secondary arterial i 27 ft. 66 ft. secondary arterial 25 ft.40 ft. collector or local 20 ft. 80 ft. or more secondary arterial 20 ft: 50 ft'. or more collector or local Side - 6 ft. for the first story plus 2 ft. for "' 1 each additional story Rear - 30 ft. (5) Maximum building bulk: r None (f) General RL2XLsi _On s. All principal and accessory uses u permitted -within .this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article ((L, the divisions and sections of which Ohre indicated as follows: y (1) Accessory uses. See Division, page• a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1- page b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1- 4Z , page. %e C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-113' page. i 1(� MICROFIL14ED BY _DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES ' 15 d. Off-street loading requirements. See Sec. 1- r Page/.�� " e. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-,06- page./07 f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1- page/l,1. j (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division page/�. (3) Nonconformities. ,See Division Q, page/,U y (4) Tree regulations. 'See Division �, page/ (5) Performance standards. See Division page/47. (g) Special provisions. ( ) t more ha two ) roomers res in ea f e lin pro ided hat an ad lti al e- if ) o f �str arkin sp a per oo r sha 1 furn'sh Sec. 1-JRural Residential Zone (RR -1). j (a) Intent. It is intended that this zone provide for areas of a I rural residential character within the City which may not have all utilities available 1 3iwM. J (b) Permitted uses. (1) Detached single-family dwellings. (c) Provisional uses. (1) Family care facilities sub 'e to th_requirements of a/ CIO (d) Special iIC tion . % '°" / (1) Clubs subject t requi ements fe5 c. 1-0. (e) Dimensional requirements. (1) Minimum lot area: 40,000 sq. ft. (2) Minimum lot width: 80 ft. (3) Minimum lot frontage: Zt. J (4) Minimum yards: Front - according to the table in I i i I I Sg0 I - 1� MICROFILMED BY 1 '`JORM -MIC RbIAB r I I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES _y J_,J r 16 i 88 ryry E/ E':1 ....r. ... 77�� 1/ - MICROFILMED BY _ l-""JORM MICR#LAB --J j j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES the AG Zone. ✓tuO�ZJ Side - S'X ft, for the first, stewj plus 2 ft. for each additional storyC Rear•-• 30 ft. (5) Maximum building bulk: Height - 35 ft. - Building coverage - None Floor area ratio - None (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses ' ermitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article, the divisions and sections of which Ej re indicated as follows: 6.1 I (1) Accessory uses. See Division ?L, page 2/Q. t� a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1- Page ?Z. H� r i b. Acce sory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1- i i c. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1--5j� J , page. d. Sign' regulations. See Sac. 1--46f, page./O? �I e. Fence regulations. See Sec.,.. 1,:.-,,0'9 page (2) Dimensional requirements, See'Division page% I i (3) Nonconformities. See Division q, page,;?3 r� i (4) Tree regulations. See Division, page/.J§- i (5) Performance standards.. See Division w� , page/10 1. (g) Special provisions.tr,• 1)Arean t2)rersre e i acn M rvied a an diti al o-alfsttspa per o en 1 be rni ed. i Sec. 1- Low Density SingleryFamily Residential Zone (RS -5). (a) Intent., It is the primary purpose of,this zone to provide for 1I single-family residential development— consistent with the predominate single-family residential character of Iowa City. Development within this zone' is expected to have a neighborhood orientation; therefore, parks, schools, churches and neighborhood 'a commercial facilities are expected. to be located within or in close proximity to developments in this zone. Compatibility of i 88 ryry E/ E':1 ....r. ... 77�� 1/ - MICROFILMED BY _ l-""JORM MICR#LAB --J j j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES r Ij 17 development within this zone shall be encouraged and related non- siuses and structures cales anddbe patternneofand theresidential ned to be incharacterwith the development. (b) Permitted uses. (1) Detached single-family dwellings. (c) Provisional uses. (d)ep tial e e t ons. (1) (1) Religious i sti ons &W r ate face i ies u 'ec d thg, requiremgnts o Sec. 1-9�•,�.,,�� (e 0imensional requirements.-V,� (1) Minimum lot area: 8,000 sq. ft. (2) Minimum lot width: 60 ft. (3) Minimum lot frontage: 35 ft. (4) Minimum yards:20 ft.&t4&� Front - Side - �,� ft. for the firstAsta", plus 2 ft. for each additional story. Rear - 25 ft. (5) Maximum building bulk: Height,- 35 Building Coverage - 45% Floor area ratio - none (f) General RE2vs_i� All principal and accessory uses permitted. within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article Z, the divisions and sections of which are indicated aspfollows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division page. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. I- ,47 page N. b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1- ��, page. 9'9 C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1- LI page %. 1 141CROFILMED BY DORM MICR#LAB .) � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I FM y r W ti d. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1- page./O / j e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1- page�y%� (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 2_, page/,5,E. (3) Nonconformities. See Division - page/ • ' (4) Tree regulations. See Division .� ,page % (5) Performance standards. See Divisionei Page /-Ie2. (g) Special Provisions. (1) If a tract of land one acre or greater in area is subdivided into lots; it may be developed at a maximum gross density of five (5) dwelling units per acre with minimum lot areas of 7,200 square feet and maximum lot r areas of 15,000 square feet. 2) of more an two (2) ro s may res' in each a in `I ' uni pro ded hat an di ti nal on hal (} f-str par in space r ra r shal a ovided. "9 Sec. 1-�• Medium Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS- r (a) .Intent. It is primarily intended that this lone provide for rl i the development of small lot single-family dwellings. This zone represents a relatively high density for single-family development, I thus dwellings in this zone should be in close proximity to all city services and facilities especially rI nal facilities. Special attention should parks, given oltoalandscaping recreoand site development in this zone. Special provisions of this zone are designed to permit dwellings with no side yard to accommodate �I attached single family dwellings and te` permit conversions of existing structures to duplexes �as, F1 t (b) Permitted uses, r (1) Detached single-famil dwellings. a! " (c) Provisional uses.I \ (1) Attached^ single family dwellings dwailiAwith lls zero side yarly subject to the requirements of Sec. I-, (2) Townhouses provided they shall be developed in accordance ��.,/) with the dimensional requirements of the RM -12 oneyand �v4 cL, . the minimum o rea per_townhouse unit%4.9-.4. square. feet,' ' `rte t $ gD i p IdICRO(1 L14ED BY � DORM MIC RbLAB - I J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I / r 19 (3) Duplexes provided they shall be developed in accordance With the dimensional requirements of the RM -12 Zone and that the minimum lot area per unit is 4350 square feet. Family care facilities subject to the requirements ,of, Sec. 1-• (d) Sp4ecial exceo ions.Wrea yL - 11nJ (1) Religious instiutio s aac ities subject the requirements of Section 1 - to (2) Daycare centers and preschools subject to the C:3) requirements of Sec. 1- , (e) Dimensional re uirements (1) Minimum lot area: 5,000 sq, ft. _ (2) Minimum lot area per unit: 5,000 sq. ft. (3) Minimum lot width: 45 ft. (4) Minimum lot frontage: 25 ft. L (5) Minimum yards:.. Front20 ft. Side - 5,t ft. for the firstAstm7 plus 2 ft. for each additional story; or for single family dwellings, one at 0 ft. and the other at k2 ft. 1 Rear - 20 ft. /O (6) Minimum open space per dwelling unit: None (7) Maximum building bulk: Height - 35 ft. Building coverage - 40% Floor area ratio -none (f) General RERXiSiOns. All principal and accessory uses permitted within this zone are subject to the General i I _ Provisions of Article Z: the divisions and sections of which LLQ--- are indicated as follows: I � ' i (1) Accessory uses. See Division &2, page• a. Per fitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. I - page page. b• Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1- i - page• %y I .M r MICROFILMED BY - -� 1 "JORMMICR#LAB- J + J CEDAR RAPIDS DES M014ES J_ -40 r I, C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1--,513 page. - d. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-4, page /a e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1- page/2;7 (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division .3 page/1 (3) Nonconformities. See Division �, page/,333 (4) Tree regulations. See Division y page/,Z- (5) Performance standards. See Division,page/- (g) Special provisions. (1) If a tract of land one acre or greater in area is subdivided into lots, it may be developed at a maximum gross density of eight (8) dwelling units per acre with minimum lot areas of 4,000 square feet 'and maximum 'lot areas of 7,500 square feet. Lots less than 5,000 square feet in area shall be developed with one wall of the dwelling unit having a zero side yard. " ' ). ore n two (2) r ers ma ide 1n h ling t p vid d that add do on ha '•f - re r g.spac er oomer s be fur shed. Sed. 1-. ' L'oi+Density Multi -Family Residential Zone (RM -12). (a) Intent. It is intended that this zone provide for the development of townhouse, duplex,- triplex and fourplex dwellings. This zone allows a high ,density of single family residential development and- a low density of multi -family residential development. Dwellings in this zone should have good access to all city services and facilities, especially parks and recreation facilities. It is expected that`"townhouse, duplex, triplex and fourplex development will mostly occur near the center of the city and in small developments' near neighborhood centers and places of employment. (b) Permitted uses. 21; (1) Detached single family dwellings. E or (2) Duplex, triplex, �a-ndn f�o/urplex'awellings. (c) Provisional uses. At4�°�1� (1) AttachedA single' dwellings --dwe• ++mjs with zero side yard provided they shall be developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements paf�-bene and the requirements of Sec. 1-W4. MICROFIL14ED BY "JORM MICR#LAB � CEDAR RAPIDSDES MOIYES ` f I ��. 880 _y J__] 21 (2) Townhouses provided they shall be developed in accordance with the requirements of Sec. 1-W49 . (3) Rooming houses provided they shall be developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements o."*e-_RH al"e and cupy 0 (5) Family care facilities sub ect t theA requirements of (H) Sep cia1 exceptions. (1) +Daycare centers and _preschools subject to the r (requirements of Sec. 1-. (2) -Cemeteries and mausoleums subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-,&z. Ap.µ (3) Religious institutions subject to the requirements Qf Sec. 1- t -. 1.G��Jlll�iri �� 4� ter _on t ate i 'e s ryo i� w i d (1) Min. lot area: (2) Minimum lot area per unit: (3) Min. lot width: (4) Min. lot frontage: (5) Min. yards: Front - Side - Townhouse Dup ex7.a/KTmriplex Four lex 3000 sf 5500 sf 8200 sf 10,900 sf- t 3000 sf 2750 sf 2725 - 2725 20 ft 60 ft 70 ft 80 ft 20 ft 35 ft 40 ft 45 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft . 20 ft o. ' 2 zew" 0 ft or 1 @ f6 ft for the firstlstarq plus 0 ft and the 2 ft for each additional story other• @ 12 ft Rear - 20 ft 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft (6) Max. building bulk: Height - 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft MICROFIL14ED BY � -JORM -MIC RbLAH j 1 l j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 1 —M J_� I� 22 Building coverage - 50% 50% 50% 50% Floor area ratio - None None None None (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article,Z, the divisions and sections of which are indicated teras follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division Z, page a. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1- 4_, page �L• b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. I- /% - page• C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1--/_?, page l'_: d. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-45, page/O% e. Fence regulations. See Sec...l-YL, page/0.7 (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division L, page/,�i`. (3) Nonconformities. See Division page (4) Tree regulations. See Division, page/� (5) Performance standards. See Division i6_, page/e.. (g) Special provisions. t2orkinftXe mo a than o ) rooms ma reside each el I p ovide than n a tional one- if h) ff- reet per roo shall be f shed. Sec. 1-_L. Medium Density Multi -Family Residential Zone (RM -20) (a) Intent. •It is the purpose of this zone to provide for the development of medium density multi -family housing in areas suitable for this density and to serve a market demand for this F= --type of housing. This zone is particularly well suited to locations adjacent to neighborhood activity centers and.should have good access to all city services and facilities (b) Permitted uses. (1) Multi -family dwellings. MICROFILMED BY -JORM MICRILAB _...�. j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i _�o r 23 (2) Fraternity/sorority houses. o ming ou (c) Provisional uses. (1) Townhouses and duplexes provided they are developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the RM -12 Zone. (2) Fami,1 care facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- (3) Nursing homes subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-4. (4) Religious institutions and related facilities subject to QO th re u eme iso S cls (d) Special tial exceptions.�r" uG (1) Daycare centqers and preschools subM ,1ectto the requirements of Sec. 1-. (2) Gro u care facilities subject to the requirements of Sec.3 (3) Cemeteries and mausoleums subject to the requirements of Sec. I- e) Dimensional requirements. (1) Minimum lot area: 7200 sq. ft. (2) Minimum lot area per unit: 1,800 sq. ft. (3) Minimum lot width: 60 ft. (4) Minimum lot frontage: 35 ft. (5) Minimum yards: Front = (20 ft. Side - ✓ ft. for the first story plus 2 ft. for each additional story Rear - 30 ft. (6) Minimum open space i 1 _ i r i M r.-._____-- � I MICkOFILMED BY J. "-DORM "'MIC Rd1L AB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES _V y � r I I I 6 s -Y l 24 ,I 1 per dwelling unit: 500 sq. ft. (7) Maximum building bulk: Height -• 35 ft. — Building coverage - 45% Floor area ratio - None — ` (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article/Z, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: I (1) Accessory uses. See Division Z ; page %,U. a. Pej ^Itted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1- �f/ . page `�t• b. Accessory use nd building regulations. See Sec. 1- r~ page.;A I C. Off-street parking requirements. " See Sec. page". d. Sign regulations. See Sec. I-0 page/2z- e. age/2 .e. Fence *regulations. ' See Sec: 1-:!�L-; page/,E7 (2) Dimensional requirements. See -Division `; page] ` (3) Nonconformities. See Division ^!, page,/ (4) Tree regulations. See Division _•f, page/�J" (5) Performance standards.r-See'Oivision C, page/�� (g) Special provisions. •'" an der ry1-• (1) Balconies/porches r911411i$e counted as contributing to the open space requirements"V4th the following bonuses: The minimum area for a balcony/pdreh to qualify for a bonus — shall be 40 square 4VL't�-The- minimum dimension of 'a: balcony/porch shall be four (4) feet. I Bonuses: Balcony/ Counts as Porch'Area:v awe iings. Open Space of: no 141CRDFILMED BY _JORM'-MIC R#L AE1 � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MD18E5 j r 7\ 1, 25 up to 60 sq. ft. Each additional one (1) square foot over 60 sq. ft. 2 ft./1 ft. of balcony/porch area Four (4) square feet. (2) Not more than three (3) roomers may reside in each dwelling unit provided that an additional one-half ('s) off-street parking space per roomer shall be furnished. Sec. High Density Multi -Family Residential Zone (RM -44). (a) Intent. It is intended that this zone establish areas for the development of high density multi -family dwellings and group living quarters. Within this zone a mix of uses is encouraged. Additionally, it is intended that this zone be located near an arterial street for proper access. Due to the variety of uses permitted within the zone, careful attention to site design and development is required to assure that all uses are mutually compatible. (b) Permitted uses. (1) Multi -family dwellings. (2) Fraternity/sorority houses. (c) Provisional uses. (1) Townhouses provided that they are developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the RM -12 zone. (2) Group care facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. (3) Fam�Jily care facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. (4) Nursing homes subject to the requirements of Sec. (5) Religious institutions and related facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-1rl. (6) Daycare centers and preschools S ecial exception S..4 7L i MICROFILMED BY .� DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES i WE J„J I 26 (e) Dimensional requirements. A) 7 (1) Minimum lot area: 8,090 sq. f -t. (2) Minimum lo� per unit: 1,000 sq. ft. k) o�� (3) Minimum lot width: *0-+t— (4) Minimum lot frontage: 35 ft. (5) Minimum yards: Front - 20 ft. Side - '41�ft. for the first story plus 2 ft. for each additional story zs� Rear - ft. (6) Minimum open space per dwelling unit: 400 sq. ft. (7) Maximum building bulk: Height - 35 ft. Bu ilding coverage 40% Floor area ratio None (f) General provi�LoLs. Al I principal and accessory uses permitted :ithin this zone are subject to the General Provisions of ArticleT , the divisions and sections of. which are indicated s follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division page a. Pe miitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. I - page b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1 - page C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-:elll page 041-L d. Sign regulations. See Sec. page MICROFILMED BY UORM MICR�LAS CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOMESS 27 .., I41CROFILMED BY l. JO RM -MICR6LAE3.. -.1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES IA01`!ES I r_ 0 i I 1 1 I .E _y e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1, page/ " . (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division Z, page (3) Nonconformi ties. See'Division �, page /.,3. (4) Tree regulations. See Division page %.. (5) Performance standards. See Division Aj�_, page/� . ' ' O Special provisions. (1) Balconies/porches shall be counted as contributing to the useable open space requirements with the following bonuses: The minimum area for a balcony/porch to qualify for a bonus 1 shall be 40 square feet. The minimum dimension of a I balcony or porch shall be f-w—Lda feet. I Bonuses: Balcony/ Counts as Useable Porch Area: Open Space of: up to 60 sq. ft. 2 ft./1 ft. of balcony/porch area n `E I Each additional one Four (4) square I (1) square foot feet. over 60 sq. ft. �I () No m re than t (3) room s m y resi in each we i u i p vi d than an ditio 1 one half (�y) f- reet parki g pace r roo er sha urnishe . ^ Sec. 1- . High Rise Multi -Family Residential Zone (RM -80). (a) Intent. It is the purpose of this zone to provide for a mix of uses which are suited to a very high intensity residential environment. It is intended that this zone provide an efficient arrangement of land uses by 1 providing convenience to its residents. While special attention to design is needed to successfully blend multiple uses into one structure or into a i single neighborhood, this zone provides opportunities for activities and j •-I amenities not immediately available to most residential environments. Since this zone will have high levels of pedestrian activity, special attention must be directed to providing a pleasant, safe and efficient pedestrian environment. J (b) Principal uses. -, (1) High-rise multifamily dwellings. i J ! �1 .., I41CROFILMED BY l. JO RM -MICR6LAE3.. -.1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES IA01`!ES I r_ 0 i I 1 1 I .E _y r 28 (c) Provisional uses. (1) Townhouses and duplexes . provided they are developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the RM -12 Zone. (2) Low-rise multi -family dwellings provided they are developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the RM-y��one. I. (3) Fraternity/sorority houses provided, they are deveed in accordance with the dimensional requirements -of the loZone. (4) Rooming houses provided they are developed in accordance with the 4imRTm4mA4 requirements of thedFRwS Zone. 914—y 4 (5) Retail and personal service establishments listed as permitted uses in the CN -1 Zone provided they are located on the ground level or below of a high-rise multi -family dwelling. Daycare centers and preschools e (d) Special exce tions. (1) encs. � uiuos, =ais. Religious institutions a d related facilities, se6jeet--te-t-he (e) Oimen (1) Minimum lot area: is, 90-4q,4t. (2) Minimum lot area a-er,erci per unit: 550 sq. ft. (3) Minimum lot width: 8'191-€4. ]er:•i`AJ aKA-1 (4) Minimum lot frontage: 69 ft. :e. reo u��MW (5) Minimum yards:' ?s— Front - -24 ft. Ivr4e/ Side - Q. ft:*for-thllfirst stort D111s i fdi honaWV dac063 f ft. obi 3I�'�ntiie r- 4 . El' 1 MICROFILMED BY i i 1. _-JORM - MICR46LAEI 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i _V r i r/ r•`1 29 lo Rear - e� sid 1(ard u Y n nc "lard n ft. N (6) Minimum open space per dwelling unit: None �U (7) Maximum building bulk: ft Height - Building coverage Floor area ratio -i General Provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article 07-, the divisions and sections of which are indicated.as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division _Z_, page `Z - a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-�, page EFL. b. Accessory us�Leess and building regulations. See Sec. 1- Page is c.off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1- page d. off-street loading requirements. See Sec. 1-7, page e. Sign regulations. See Seco page/j�z- ,d7 f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-�, page /_- (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 5 , page/ (3) Nonconformities. See Division _-5� , page/,33. (4) Tree regulations. See Division•S , page/�- (5) Performance standards. See Division page/ c..er;nl nrnvisions. t parking (he Mobile Home Residential (RMH) Zone. Intent. The Mobile Home Residential (RMH) Zone is designed to permit location and d velopmpe� of mobile homes angel similar residelumbinhich or d not normaWithinodesignated the areasu�of�the community, Provision is housing codes, made in the RMH Zone to allow such residences to be placed within mobile home parks or upon individual subdivided lots. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR46LAB _1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f 1 -y -r 30 (b) Principal uses. (1) Mobile homes. (2) Modular homes. / 0,4, " (c) Provisional uses. (1) Mobile home parks subject to the provisions4of Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances, "Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks." �I i (d) Special exceptions. w (1) Religious institutionsa d related facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-�J , I P3 (2) Sec�ale��J centers and preschools subject to therequi Arements of r� I I µ� I � (3) Recreational vehicle storage. (e) Dimensional requirements. IW u�v 31W a u v [Z Minimum lot area: 4,000 sq. ft. t C3)iZ Minimum lot area per unit: 4,000 sq. ft. Minimum lot width: 40 ft. (b�(IYf Minimum lot frontage: 20 -ft. 66)W Minimum yards: rl 1 Front - 20 ft. Cz) azd �; I Side - S,6 ft, �i�ufor the firstps," plus 2 ft. for each additional Rear - 0 ft. C4 (6) Maximum building bulk: Height - 25 ft. Building coverage - 40% ; Floor area ratio - None (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory usese —within this zone are subject 'to the General Provisions of Article the divisions and I sections of which are indicated as follows: ' ; (1) Accessory uses. See Division .G' ,page%�. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-� ( e� page 2-. r b. Accessory uses and building regulations. See Sec. 1- �� page j 1 1 `1 rt1 I, J n ' MICROFI LVED BY i '--�^ DORM- MICR#LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES ' 31 C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-! page d. Sign regulations. See Sec. e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-_& , page/ (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division , page,.�. (3) Nonconformities. See Division _.Z , page. (4) Tree regulations. See Division _:L, page /: I (5) Performance standards. See Division, page/ -P" (g) Special provisions. j (1) Mobile homes shall comply with the special provisions applicable to mobile homes in Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances and the provisions of the Code of Iowa. ' (2) As an alternative to compliance with the requirements of this ^ zone, developments may conform to the requirements for an OPD - Z/8 zone upon meeting the procedural requirements of the OPD -M V J i J J I/ onelwithout applying for a change in zoning. Sec. 1-1L. Commercial Office Zone (CO -1). (a) Intent. The Commercial Office Zone (CO -1) is intended to provide specific areas where office functions, compatible businesses, apartments and certain public and semi-public uses may be developed. The CO -1 Zone can serve as a buffer between residential and more intensive commercial or industrial areas. (b) Permitted uses. (1) Office buildings in which no activity is carried on catering to retail trade with the general public and no stock of goods is maintained for sale to customers, except as otherwise provided. Office uses permitted shall include the following: a. Professional services except small animal clinics. b. Finance, insurance, and real estate services excluding drive-in facilities. C. Central or administrative offices. d. Business and management consulting services. e. Consumer and mercantile credit reporting services; adjustment and collection services. 1 MICROFI LIdED BY I-JORM-MICRdLAB .1 ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I — I _r 32 f. Employment services. g. Research and testing services. h. Welfare 'and charitable services. i. Detective and protective services. _ (2) Drug store ' limited to the sale of drugs and pharmaceutical products. . (3) Corrective optical and prosthetics supply store. (c) Provisional uses. yAellings located above or below the ground floor of a commercial 'building provided that the density does not ;j ! exceed fwd wr¢�p oes us,' i /�Wa:e+ycru tCa(1 1800 (2) Religious''institutions a d 'related facilities subject to th du~ requirements of Sec. 1- / . �k (3) Hospitals subject to the requirements of Sec: 1- t"U .I i (d) Special exceptions. aw adcf..�ir2 (1) Drive-in facilities associated with financial institutions. (2) Daycare c nters and preschools subject to�•the requiremen s of ' Sec. 1- / AVO (3) Mortuaries. :rJ (4) Gcare facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- •, (5) Nursing homes subject to the r I equiremeInts of Sec. I- (6) Restaurants. �ilf (e) Dimensional reouirements. row (1) Minimum lot area: None' be is..., (2) Minimum lot width: None. '(3) Minimum lot frontage: None is "(4) Minimum yards: a Front:. 20 ft. ' .. Side: ' Noile51 1Y t?uLL r it .. oh ,r, - iv, MICROFILMED RY I l- JORM-"MICRfJLA13 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES rr 33 Rear: None (5) Maximum building bulk: Height: 25 ft. Lot coverage: None Floor area ratio: 1 (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division _Z, page Z. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. pagej-. b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1--$10 , page 6.Q. C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-02" , page 21L' d. Off-street loading requirements. See Sec. 1--, page e. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-�S, page/ff. f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-W!57 , page/ (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division ,�, page%� (3) Nonconformities. See Division page/ (4) Tree regulations. See Division page/, (5) .Performance standards. See Division d; , pagee ye (g) Special provisions. 1) N mor han two (2) roomers resi a in c dw lr g it ro i d han n addi o al ne- ( ff-s et parkin ,,,.,spa per r s all a fu fished. Sec. 1- Neighborhood Commercial Zone (CN -1). (a) Intent. The Neighborhood Commercial Zone (CN -1) is intended to permit the development of retail sales and personal lo brrieww services required to meet the needs of a fully developed residential neighborhood. Stores in this zone should be useful to the majority of the neighborhood residents, should be economically supportable by nearby population, and should not draw communitywide patronage. In general, the CN -1 Zone is intended for the grouping of small retail businesses which are relatively nuisance -free to surrounding residences. 1' MICROFILMED BY _.i DORM- MIC R6LA B� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Fes. W—yIJ _40 i _y 34 1 (b) Permitted uses. (1) Grocery stores including specialty food such as bakery and delicatessen goods. (2) Drugstores and variety stores. (3) Delicatessen and ice cream stores. • I n.. -t ,m,.�..aa-- (4) �--�; , $rber shops and beauty parlors, >� laundromats, laundry and dry cleaning pick-up and delivery services. (5) Financial institutions provided they do not include drive-in facilities. r� (c) Provisional uses. t 3 (1) % k4-fwA4y.S)wellings located above or below the ground floor of a eemmereial building provided that the density doesnot : } exceed 2i-d+r 1'4 --- ---- 1 sto Xt. (d) Special exceptions. LAO 0`j (1). Drive-in facilities as son ated with financial institutions. 2 4:4(2) "j j (2) Religious institutions and related facilities. Roof Q.,, u �tn�Ge (3) Restaurants.4rwA (4) Filling stations 9mh�ss&6e Mlw�pw.iuiemo ei.Gu�s� provided that no part of the use shall be located within 10^ feet of an R zone boundary. (5) 'Daycare-centers and preschools subject to the requirements of�cc„�,/,� Sec. 1-W/). I ii (e) Dimensional requirements. j (1) Minimum lot area: None (2) Minimum lot width: None r (3) Minimum lot frontage: None (4) Minimum yards: Front - 20 ft. Side - None Rear - None (5) Maximum building bulk: -J h� MICROFILMED BY I JORM"MIC RbCAB� -- } j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r 35 �A Height - 25 ft. Lot coverage - None Floor area ratio - 1 (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted 1,-_­WiFthin this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division page%L. a. Permitt,d accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-�, page . b, APcaces�spry use and building regulations. gSee Sec. 1-�, �� 7 C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1- J page d. off-street loading requirements. See Sec. 1-W, page e. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-�, page/ _ f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-�` .Page%��QQ (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division .3 , pag�1 (3) Nonconformities. See Division, page/.ff. (4) Tree regulations. See Division,.. page/M:' (5) Performance standards. See Division V/__, page (g) Special Provisions. (1) In no instance shall an area zoned CN -1 be less than four (4) acres, more than seven (7) acres, or located within three- quarters (3/4) of a mile of any other C zone, except a CO -1 7nno_ Sec. 1- 3. Community Commercial Zone (CC -2). (a) The Community Commercial Zone (CC -2) is intended to provide for major outlying business districts to serve a major segment of the total community population. In addition to a variety of retail goods and services, these centers may typically feature a number of large traffic generators that require access from major thoroughfares. While these centers are usually characterized by indoor operations, certain permitted uses may have limited outdoor activities as specified. IIICROEILMED BY J 1 DORM MIC R#LAel { CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOIRES t M IO -y I 36 (b) Permitted uses. (1) Retail'stores and shops. (2) Business and' personal service establishments except drive-in facilities. (3) The permitted office uses of the CO -1 Zone. (c) Provisional uses. None. (d) Special exceptions. (1) Clubs. (2) Daycare centers and preschools. (3) Religious institutions and related facilities. (4) Auto oriented uses. Fi (5) BIWW famiiy9weiiings located above or below the groufid floor of a cammewfi4W. building provided that the density doe's not i P Im 4 t, ...­ er-ee" Afaii<, &0iii-6 '/Joop Af (e) Dimensional requirements. 4 1,4 (1) Minimum lot area:' None (2) Mi nimuni lot width: None Aef 4-2,19 (3) Minimum lot frontage: None (4) Minimum yards: Front - 20 ft Side - -None, 144a lj'e� Rear - None (5) Maximum building bulk; Height - 35 ft. Lot coverage - None II Floor area ratio - 2.0 (f) General provisions-.- -All pHncipal and accessory uses permitted J!!5:�__ithln this zone are subjec:t 'W'ihd'* General Provisions of Article II I 11L the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. ..See Division page a. Permitt d accessory -,?uses and buildings. See Sec. 1- page G. no M micRorILVED By JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES J_� r I 37 b. Accessor use and building regulations. See Sec. 1-1�0, page w C. ��Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1 - page d. ^Off-street loading requirements. See Sec. 1-4, page e. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1- I. , page/V f. Fence 'regulations. See Sec. page/& (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division , page%f. (3) Nonconformi ties. See Division �, page/S-? (4) Tree regulations. See Division S page/, (5) Performance standards. See Division 4;;� , pagv�v- (g) Special provisions. 11) /Not mare OArk two/Q) rooefPrs may Beside A\eaofi`dweYNjuzNrrAt � p a per roodWshal T-lfe furni eed. Sec. 1-f Central Business Service Zone (CB -2). (a) Intent. The Central Business Service Zone (CB -2) is intended to allow for the orderly expansion of the central business district of Iowa City, to serve as a transition between the intense land uses located in the central business district and adjoining areas, and to enhance the pedestrian orientation of the central business district by providing suitable, peripheral locations for auto -oriented commercial and service uses. This zone is intended to accommodate mixed land uses and requires that the intensity of use be less than that permitted in the CB -5 zone. (b) Permitted uses. (1) The.permitted uses of the CB -5 Zone. (2) Auto oriented uses. (3) Hotels, motels and convention facilities. (c) Provisional uses. (1) 11W ho go i4yywellings provided they are developed in accord- ance with the dimensional requirements of the RM -80 Zone a) J`ivs CZ) �J��GImJn C�i) attu,{ � Qp,�.cu �,v�,rmLrrr J MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICR#LAB I CEDAR RAI -IDS • DES MOI4E5 I 1 1 1 1 t 1 1 U _V J_� I fes.. _. .... ....__ ... .... .. .... ._.. ._, MICROFILMED BY -JORM MICR+LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES I _y 38 (2) Elderly housing subject to the requirements of Sec. I - (d) Special Exceptions. (1) Clubs. (2) Daycare centers and preschools. (3) Religious institutions and related facilities. i (4) Mortuaries. (e) Dimensional requirements. w ;� (1) Minimum lot area: None h (2) Minimum lot width: None .w I (3) Minimum lot frontage: None (4) Minimum yards: Front - None Side - None - Rear - None I FI (5) Maximum building bulk: I Height - 100 ft. .� Lot coverage - None %- Floor area ratio - 2.0 f)• Generalprovisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted this /ZYthin zone are subject to the General .Provisions of Article , the divisions and sections of which indicated are as follows: ` (1) Accessory uses. See Division, page �. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-� page b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. page -AP, C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1- �• ' page d• Off street loading requirements. See Sec. 1-� page e. Sign regulations. See Sec. page/e�% f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1- page /� y 11 N fes.. _. .... ....__ ... .... .. .... ._.. ._, MICROFILMED BY -JORM MICR+LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES I r 39 W (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division page/ (3) Nonconformities. See Division page/,LF (4) Tree regulations. See Division , page/J� (5) Performance standards. See Division 6 , page/�O (g) Special provisions. al) Nye more,"n hall be_yUrnis Sec. 1 -fes- Central Business Zone (CB -5). (a) Intent. The Central Business Zone is intended to be the high deity, compact, pedestrian oriented shopping, office, service, and entertainment area in Iowa City. Development and redevelopment within this zone should occur in compact groupings, in order to intensify the density of usable commercial spaces, while increasing the availability of open spaces, plazas, or pedestrian ways. The zone is intended to accommodate a wide range of retail, service, office and residential uses. Auto oriented uses, as defined in this Chapter, are not permitted except as otherwise provided. Consoli- dated off-street loading and service facilities should be provided wherever practical with access to be provided from public service lleys or courts. It is intended that off-street parking facilities be publicly provided and off-street accessary parking be allowed only as a provisional use. Because of the proximity to the University of Iowa, residential development above the ground floor• in this district is encouraged as a provisional use. (b) Apk e4 uses. (1) Retail stores and shops. (2) Business and personal service establishments except drive-in facilities. (3) The permitted office uses of the CD -1 Zone. (c) Provisional uses.' (1) t }, }Flus provided they are located above the ....fylfat floor. t w- w.. wed (2) Elderly housing subject o the provisions of Sec. 1-%. (3) Hotels or motels prove ed that parking spaces shall be in accordance with Sec. 1-j• 1 MICAOFILMED BY "JORM MICR6LAB- 1 ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � I FIM _y (i r ,r- MICROFILMED BY I1" -'"DORM MICRALAB - 1 I � J CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES 40 (4) Off-street parking subject to the provisions of Sec. 1-13(1) sa (5) Wholesale establishments in conjunction with retail stores and shops. ei (d) Special exceptions. = (1) Clubs. i (2) Daycare centers and preschools. 1 (3) Religious institutions and related facilities. ILI Y. (e) Dimensional requirements. Minimum lot area: None c�(1) y (2) Minimum lot width: None g (3) Minimum lot frontage: None a� ; (4) Minimum yards: rr Front - None RI a Side - None + Rear - None 0:1 € (5) Maximum building bulk: Nf"Ao t Height - eft. Lot coverage - None Floor area ratio - 5.0 r { (f) General prwisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted I:n--wlthin this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article o;l the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division 8, page &. F{ a. Permi,jted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-1, cls page• i b. Accessor use and building regulations. See Sec. 1- i , rl C. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-��, page/D% N . d. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1 - -OV , page/z;7x� (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division,;? , pag%�,� � (3) Nonconformities. See Division e, page/E� P� C� (L� ryry 080 , ,r- MICROFILMED BY I1" -'"DORM MICRALAB - 1 I � J CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES 41 (4) Tree regulations. See Division ,) page /2 (5) Performance standards. See Division (c_, page,�CV (g) Special provisions. (1) The floor area ratio may exceed five (5), up to and including eight (8.0), for any lot for which a use conforms to the off- street loading requirements of Sec. 1-, l ; or (2) The floor area ratio may exceed five (5), up to and including eight (8.0), for any 'lot for which a use provides for a pedestrian plaza abutting a public street or pedestrian mall and has an area equal to or greater than 20 percent of the lot area. Sec. 1-//-, . Highway Commercial Zone (CH -1). (a) The Highway Commercial Zone (CH -1) is intended to permit development of service uses relating to expressways or other controTled access locations along major arterial thoroughfares. At certain access points, food, lodging, motor vehicle service and fuel can be made conveniently available to the thoroughfare user, without creating the traffic conges- tion and hazards associated with intersections. (b) Permitted uses. (1)Hotels, motel's and convention facilities. (2) Restaurants. (3) Auto oriented uses. (4) Commercial recreational facilities. (c) Provisional uses. (1) None. ' (d) Special exceptions. (1) None. (e) Dimensional requirements. (1) Minimum lot area: None 1' 1 l MICROFILMED BY I I-JORM -MIC R6LABJ CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES _10 i 42 (2) Minimum lot width: 100 ft. (3) Minimum lot frontage: None (4) Minimum yards: g0 ft. Front - Side - None Rear - None (5) Maximum building bulk: Height None Lot coverage - None Floor area ratio - 1 (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted w1—thhin this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (Y) Accessory uses. See Division e , page a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1—yZ_1 page �• b. Accessor use and building regulations. See Sec. 1 -:Ai , page Vy C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1- r-) d. Off-street loading requirements., See Sec. 1- page /& e. Sign regulations: See Sec. page/eIV f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1 7 L• page,/&Z (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division i, page/�: (3) Nonconformi ties. See Division page/ D. (4) Tree.regulations. See Division h , page/yf (5) Performance -standards. See Division 6 , pagv2n (g) Special provisions. None. Sec. 1-17' . Intensive Commercial Zone (CI -1). (a) Intent. The Intensive Commercial Zone (CI -1) is intended to provide areas for those sales and service functions and businesses whose' operations are typically characterized by outdoor display, storage and/or sales of merchandise, by repair of motor vehicles, by outdoor commercial (� -- MICROFILMED BY `UORM MICR+LAS - -- 1 - ~A, I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ' _10 I r y� 43 amusement and recreational activities, or by activities or operations conducted in buildings or structures not completely enclosed. Unless exceptionally well planned or grouped together in a specific designated area, these uses can lead to an erratic and incomplete land development pattern. Special attention must be directed toward buffering the negative aspects of these uses upon any residential uses. (b) Permitted uses. r —(1) Auto oriented uses. --'(2) Building contractor facilities, yards and pre -assembly yards. 0---(3) Commercial recreational facilities. - (4) Equipment rental agencies. (5) Farm implement dealers. '(6) Food lockers. (7) Furniture and carpeting stores. (8) Hardware and building supply. stores. rds, Ind bui ding supply estp blishments and yards. Merchandise an product supp}y e t s but not including the retail sale of merchandise on premises. ua ca.j d 1Au 60 -1 j;mu,, 3)(1!) Plant nurseries. , ,CjLfy e) Printing and duplicating operations. Repair shops. Restaurants. Wholesale trade and warehouse establishments for the goods �rA listed in the I'-1 zumt, l (c) Provisional uses. (1) Kennels and veter.i.narly astabl.i,shments provided they are not 1 cated within 200 feet a an R'zone. (2)^ dtetail establishments when assoeated with the permitted uses of this zone provided that not more than 50% of the total ground floor area: shall be dttvoftar@ to the retail display of merchandise. i1 ! MICRDrILMFD BY "'` ,• � ""-JORMMIC R(�1iLAEi I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES � . . a 'Y 11 J ,� 4, 44 (d) Special exceptions. { (1) Dwelling en'ii located above the ground floor paevijaokhe }et du (e) Dimensional requirements. TONK (1) Minimum lot area: None (2) Minimum lot width: None 1 (3) Minimum lot frontage: None oCt) (4) Minimumyards: Front 20 ft. Side - None j Rear - None (5) Maximum building bulk:Psi v v Height - 35 ft. Lot coverage -: None E I Floor area ratio 1 �(f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted RiI 1—'th n tM s zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article ,(Z, the divisions and sections of which are..indicated as follows: t Irel (1) Accessory uses. See Division, page. i+J a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1- 0.4 F• page 1 ! b. Accessor `Use and building regulations. See Sec. 1-, page.%•� C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1- page d. Off-street •loading.,.requirements. See Sec. 1- En �' page AW E e. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-, page/1�2J i f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1- pagoo (2) Dimensional requirements.;, -See Division,,, page/2/ (3) Nonconformities. See Division ,/, pagl;/,��. , (4) Tree regulations. See Division,� , page- . ., i' I I i !`1 i S�0 i i 141CROFIL14ED RY "JORM - MICR6LAB � L CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � Ii (5) Performance standards. See Division ,"21, page/� (g) Special provisions. of more than two 2) room s ay res' a eac elli it rovi that I a di ti al o -h f (fit) ff str par in { s a p ro er shat furnishe . Sec. 1-�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 requirements of this zone provide protection for uses within the zone to adjacent land I uses and for adjacent more restrictive uses. (b) Permitted uses. (1) Data processing and computer operations. (2) 1 OfficesMeedgeerem including business, ) educational, governmental, industrial or professional offices. 1 (3) Merchandise and product display centers, but not including the retail sale of merchandise on premises. `I (4) Research,' testing, and experimental laboratories. i (c) Provisional uses. (1) None. (d) Special exceptions. I (1) Hotels, motels, and convention centers, including restaurants. i — (2) Communication. stations, cent rs, studios and towers subject to the requirements( Seca 1-% . (e) Dimensional requirements. I(1) Minimum zone area: 21'acres Ii (2) Minimum lot area: 7 acres (3) Minimum lot width: 466440 OrAAJ (4) Minimum lot frontage: 400 -ft. 1J#Vt& (5) Required yards: I' Front - 1p0 ft. iSide - 100 ft. p oo 80� r� I4ICROFILidED BY ..JORM MICR6LAI + •) CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES M 46 Rear - 100 ft. (6) Maximum building bulk: Height - None Lot coverage - None _ Floor area ratio - Qe-ft, (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted within tis zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division page '. _ a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1 - page W b. Acces�s�orY use and building regulations. See Sec. 1- ,', .•i page 26 C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1- q,' page W , d. Off,-street loading requirements. See Sec. 1- Fa9e /�� I e. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-�, page% ,. f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 17:e±, page% (2) Dimensional requirements: See Division, pag%'. .. 1� (3) Nonconformities. See Division Z, page/Jff (4) Tree I regulations. See Division Z, pagV,,&— (5) Performance standards. See Division < , page/ (g) Special provisions. i7 None. Sec. 1 -ZZ_. General Industrial Zone (I-1). fl a) Intent. The General Industrial Zone (I-1) is intended to ,., i- prov de for the development of most types of industrial firms. Regula- -• tion are designed to protect adjacent non-residential zones and other indu trial uses within the zone. (b) Permitted uses. (1) The manufacture, compounding, assembling or treatment of articles or merchandise from the following previously prepared - materials such as but not limited to bone, canvas, celeophane, cement, cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fibre, fur, glass, hair, i `I 880 MICROFILMED BY 1 "JORM MICR#LAB- , l CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVIES I i 1' _y r I 47 horn, leather, metal, paper, plastics, precious or semi- precious metals or stones, rubber, shell, textiles, tobacco, wax, wire, wood (except logging camps, sawmills, and planing mills) and yarns. (2) The manufacture and packaging of food and kindred products (except grain milling and processing, stockyards and slaughter houses). (3) The manufacture of chemicals and allied products except fertilizer manufacturing. (4) Communication stations, centers, studios and towers. (5) Railroad switching, storage and freight yards and maintenance facilities. (6) Wholesale trade and warehouse establishments for goods such as but not limited to automotive equipment, drugs, chemicals and allied products, dry goods and apparel, groceries and related products, electrical goods, hardware, plumbing, heating equipment and supplies, machinery, equipment and supplies, tobacco and alcoholic beverages, paper and paper products, furniture and home furnishings. (7) Research, testing and experimental laboratories. i (8) Vocational schools. (9) Building contractor facilities, yards and pre -assembly yards. ^� (c) Provisional uses. (1) Residence of the proprietor, caretaker, or watchman when located on the premises of the commercial or industrial use. n I� (d) Special exceptions. (1) Uses listed as a permitted or provisional use in the I-2 Zone \/ subject to the r111elgUir/etmeents indicatted�ian�the 1-2 Zone. (e) Dimensiorfal re uu mentsl ��,','/',Vl•I^� site e V (1) Minimum lot area: None (2) Minimum lot width: None (3) Minimum lot frontage: None (4) Minimum yards: Front - 25'ft. MICROFILMED BY ' I JORM MIC R#LAB� 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I � 0 r— � 1 MICROFIL14ED BY "JORM MICR¢LA13 -I .,r I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J_� � M �b 48 sa ' Side - None i Rear - None (5) Maximum building bulk: Height - 45 ft. Lot coverage - None Floor area ratio - None (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: ;I (1) Accessory uses. See Division �, page a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-�, page w b. Accesnsouse and building regulations. See Sec. 1-�, gJ page/f• LI .' C: Off- -street parking requirements.. See Sec. page tI � d. Off-street loading requirements. See Sec. I- 4V page ~� e• 't e. Sign regulations. See Sec; 1- page. /42?.._ -, ' f. Fence regulations. See Sec: 1- page/ i , (Z) Dimensional requirements. See:Oivision page/,& r (3)Nonconformities. See Division 4, page,/ i (4) Tree regulations. See Division ,Z, page/,- xi .. (5) Performance standards. See Division 4 page/� 7 [I (g) Special provisions. e None. th J" .ze '-, eas an( Sec. 1-�. Heavy Industrial Zone Ri ! (a) Intent. The Heavy Industriw4rZone.(de2) is intended torovide for P heavy or intense industries,.vodITheo,,zehel Fri is designed manufacturing• and fabrication- acti" tie6; including large. for scale specialized operations having external effects which could have an impact on adjacent less intense a� commercial or indil4trial uses. (b) Permitted uses. flood insure { (1) Any industrial, comm0dial or :related use including the uses listed as permitted useslin theAl-1 zone, except the following uses which shall be prohibited: i 0 r— � 1 MICROFIL14ED BY "JORM MICR¢LA13 -I .,r I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J_� -- - - y� M1cPOFiLMED BY _ L~ DORM MIC R#LAB f CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M018E5 � i —V J_,J 49 r. I a. Manufacture of explosives. b. Stockyards and slaughter houses. C. Disposal, reduction or dumping of dead animals or offal. W d. Production of stone, clay', 'glass materials including ` i Portland cement plants and quarries. e. Fertilizer manufacturing. f. Radioactive wasteAor disposal site. g. aC:(d)Special visional uses. f The uses listed as provisional uses in the I-1 zone subject to the requirements indicated. Extraction of sand, gravel and other raw materials subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-4. Junk yards subject to the requirements of Sec. 1 - exceptions. _ 1�,119w Bulk storage of any materials, products, and equipment. (e) Dimensional requirements. i _ (1) Minimum lot area: None (2) Minimum lot width: None - (3) Minimum lot frontage: None (4) Minimum yards: Front - 100 ft. Side - '0 ft. _ Rear - 0 ft. I —i (5) Maximum building bulk: j Height - 45 ft. Lot coverage - None i— _ Floor area ratio - None i (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted this subject to the General Provisions of Article 4a—, 3 within the zone are divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division,G ,page. r a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1- W i 1 I page. _ - SSD -- - - y� M1cPOFiLMED BY _ L~ DORM MIC R#LAB f CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M018E5 � i —V J_,J �r M I 50 b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1- ` page C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1- qi page d. Off-street loading requirements. See Sec. 1 - page /M e. Sign regulations. See Sec. page/22 f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1- ZL, page/,Z,? (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division .3 , page/22.. (3) Nonconformities.See Division �, page/,B(4) Tree regulations. See Division J , page% (5) Performance standards. See Division pagew (g) Special provisions. None. Sec. 1 - ?LL. Public Zone (P). (a) Intent. It is intended that the Public Zone (P), provide reference on the mn ni g 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 be designated a Public Zone (P). This, designation is intended to serve a notice function to those owning or buying land in proximity to publically awned land, which is not ordinarily subject to the regulations of this Chapter. (b) Permitted uses. (1) The use of land, buildings or structures of the aforementioned federal and state governments or, political subdivisions thereof. (2) Farms. (c) Provisional uses. None. (d) Special exceptions. None. MICROFILMED BY -DORM- MICRbLAB- � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I JI r 1/ 4 51 (e) Dimensional requirements. None. (f) 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 application to the City for a rezoning to a zone other than the Public Zone (P) in accordance with Sec. 1- (2) Land which is acquired by the government of the United States of` America or the State of Iowa or a political subdivision thereof - after the effective date of this Chapter shall retain its existing zoning designation until such time as pursuant to Sec. 1- , the zoning map is amended to designate such land a Public Zone (P). y •AA `t (3)A(Iln such land ta..be conveyed by leasehold interest to anyone other than the federal and state governments or political s divisions thereof for �, ase hon permitte in is zone, 9W Q—be �& to Pone 1 i he use is The use shal a licabTe to all requirements of the zone in which it is �d. Further, the zone shall be established as an overlay zone with the underlying zone retaining its original of P. DIVISION _2 OVERLAY ZONES Sec. 1- e,<,2 . Flood hazard overlay zones, Sec. 1-oe3 . General. (a) Purpose. The purpose of the flood hazard overlay zones is to establish regulations to minimize the extent of floods and the losses incurred in flood hazard areas and to promote the public health, safety and welfare. (b) Intent. The flood hazard overlay zones are intended to permit only -- that development within the floodplain which is appropriate in light of the probability of flood damage. The regulations as set forth herein shall apply to all property located in the floodplains, as shown on the I — Flood Hazard Boundary Map filed with the City Clerk. (c) Adoption of flood maps and flood insurance study. The City has adopted the Flood Hazard Boundary Map, the Flood Insurance Rate Map, the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map and the Flood Insurance Study dated May 2, 1977, provided by the Federal Insurance Administration as the official IAICROMMED BY J "JORM MIC RbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I r 52 I documents. No ordinance related to these documents shall be adopted or enforced based upon modified data reflecting natural or man-made physical 21 changes without prior approval of change in the documents by the Federal Insurance Administration. (d) Lands to which the overlay zones apply. The flood hazard overlay zones shall apply to all lands shown on the Flood Hazard Boundary Map as being located within the 100 year flood plain. (e) Determination of the location of flood tainsand floodwa s. The boundaries of the floodp a ns and floodways shall be determined from information presented on the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map. In the absence of specific information, boundaries shall be determined by scaling distances on the map. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries, the City Engineer shall make the necessary interpretation. In all cases, the level of the 100 year flood B� shall be the governing factor in locating the zone boundary on any property. Any person contesting the location of the zone boundary shall be given opportunity to present his/her case to the Board of Adjustment k for interpretation. (f) Disclaimer of liability. The degree of flood protection required herein is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on engineering and scientific methods of study. Larger floods may occur on P. rare occasions or flood heights may be -increased by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams or bridge openings restricted by debris. These regulations do not imply that areas outside the flood hazard overlay zones' will be free from flooding or flood damages. These regulations shall not create liability on the. part of the City or any official or employee thereof for any flood damages that, result from reliance on these a regulations or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder. (g) Establishment of Flood lain Overla OFP Zone and Floodwa� Overlay FW one. he IF_ hereby estab fishes a Do ain Overlay 1+ 0 P Zone and a oodway Overlay (OFW) Zone which boundaries are those of the designated 100 year flood and the designated floodway respectively, as shown on the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map. The OFP Zone includes the OFW Zone. t (h)• Public inspection. The City maintains for public inspection the following: (1) A Flood Hazard Boundary,Map,ia Flood Insurance Rate Map, and a Flood Boundary and Floodway Map., , (2) Certificates of flood proofing (with building permits as applicable). (3) For all new or substantially improved buildings in the flood - plains: _ a. Information on the elevation•of the lowest habitable floor including basement;; .r 809 b s� MICROFILMED BY L� JORM MICR6L4B i CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MDInES J _10 r r� L- 1 53 b. A statement whether a building contains a basement, and C. A statement whether a building has been flood proofed and to what elevation. Sec. 1- ,j Definitions. The following definitions apply only in the interpretation and enforcement of the regulations of the flood hazard overlay zones: (a) Area of shallow flooding. The land designated AD on the Flood Hazard Boundary Map where no clearly defined channel exists and the path of flooding is unpredictable. (b) Area of special flood hazard. The land in the 100 year floodplain designated on the Flood Hazard Boundary Map as areas AD and A1 -A30. (c) Base flood/100 year flood. The flood having a one per cent chance of occurrence in any given year. (d) Base flood elevation/flood rotection elevation. The water surface elevation of the 00 year flood, which is shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), assuming only that encroachment on the floodplain that existed when the Flood Insurance Rate Map was adopted (May 2, 1977). Additional and complete encroachment to the floodway encroachment lines will cause the water level to surcharge one (1) foot or less above the flood protection elevation as shown in Table I of the Flood Insurance Study. (e) Construction, existing. Structures for which a building permit.was issued before the effective date of flood management regulations. (f)Construction, new. Structures for which a building permit was issued on or after the effective date of flood management regulations. (g) E gal de ree of encroachment. A standard applied in determining the location o encroachment limits so that floodplain lands on both sides of a stream or river are capable of conveying a proportionate share of floodflows. This is determined by considering the effect of encroachment on the hydraulic efficiency of the floodplain along both sides of a stream for a significant reach. (h) Flood or flooding. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland waters, or the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. (i) Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHB. An official map of the City, issued by the Federal Insurance Admim strator,'where the boundaries of the flood areas having special hazards have been designated as areas AD and Al -30. (j) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). An official map of the City on which the Federal Insurance Administrator has delineated both the special hazard areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the City. 14100FILMED By l ` --DORM MICR#LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M019ES I Ydf:--. CZL _V r r rc! 54 (k) Flood management regulations. Subdivision regulations building codes, health regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as grading or dl erosion control ordinances) and other regulations which provide standards I for the purpose of flood damage prevention and reduction. l (1) Floodplain or flood -prone area. Any land area susceptible to being �1 inundated water from any source. (m) Floodplain management. The operation of an overall program of 6.1 corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage including I but not limited to emergency preparedness plans, flood control works and floodplain management regulations. E•1 (n) Floodproofing. Any combination of structural and non-structural l additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or elimin- ate flood damage to real and personal property. L+ al (o) Floodway. The area located within the Floodway Overlay Zone and descr bed as the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent ea land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the 100 year flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one rl (1) foot at any point.. (p) Floodway encroachment lines. The lines marking the limits of 'I floodways on the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map. (q) FloodwaY fringe. The land located within the Floodplain Overlay "1 Zone and described as the land between the floodway encroachment lines and the maximum elevation subject to inundation by 'the 100 year flood as defined herein. 11 (r) Habitable floor.. Any floor usable for living purposes which �{ I includes working, seeping, eating, cooking .or recreation, or a combina- tion thereof. A floor used only for storage purposes is not a habitable floor. (s) Mean sea level. The average height of the sea for all stages of the tide. Mean sea level shall be used as the elevation datum in Iowa City for purposes of these regulations. 4I (t)Mobile home park or subdivision, existing. Land divided into two or more mobile home lots for rent or sale for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the mobile homes are to be I affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads, and the construction of streets) commenced before the effective date of flood management regulations. (u) Mobile home park or subdivision expansion. The preparation of additional sites by the construction of faCITlties for servicing the lots on which the mobile homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, either final site grading or pouring of concrete pads, or the 01 construction of streets). ra MICRONVED BY CORM MIC RdIL AB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I U : o -14 r 55 w i (v) Mobilehome park or subdivision new. Land divided into two or more mobile home lots for rent or sale for which the construction of facilities r' for servicing the lots on which the mobile homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads, and the construction of streets) co. commenced on or after the effective date of flood management regulations It adopted by the City. (w) Reach. A hydraulic engineering term to describe longitudinal segments of a stream or river. An example of a reach would be the segment II of a stream or river between two consecutive bridge crossings. w (x) Substantial improvement. Any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the appraised value of the structure, either (a) before the improvement or repair is started or (b) if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purposes of this definition i substantial improvement is considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of the structure a commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure. The term does not, however, include either (1) any project for improvement of a structure to comply with existing state or local health, sanitary or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to assure safe living conditions or (2) any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places. f" Iti I� II } r U !j (y) Water surface elevation. The height in relation to mean sea level reached by floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains of riverine areas. Sec. 1-475'. Floodplain Overlay (OFP) Zone regulations. The uses and regulations applicable to development in the Floodplain Overlay Zone are as follows: permitted in the OFP Zone upon meeting the conditions and requi(a) Uses permitted. Any use as permitted by the underlying.zone shall be rem prescribed in this zone. ents (b) Requirements. (1) In areas where water depths in the 100 year flood range between one (1) and three (3) feet, all new construction and substantial improvements of non-residential and residential buildings shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated above the crown of the nearest street or above the depth number behind the "AO" designation on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, whichever is higher. Alternatively, non-residential buildings, including utility and sanitary facilities, may be completely flood proofed to the highest level mentioned above. The walls and basement floor shall be completely waterproofed and built to withstand lateral and uplift water pressure. MICROFIL14ED By JORM MICRE/LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES R-CEW 9 r 56 1.� (2) In areas A1 -A30, all new construction and substantial improve- _ ments of non-residential and residential buildings shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to or above the 100 year flood level as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map. _ Alternatively, non-residential buildings, including utility and sanitary facilities, may be completely floodproofed to the level of the 100 year flood as 'shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map. The walls and basement floor shall be completely _ waterproofed and built to withstand lateral and uplift water pressure. (3) When flood proofing is used for non-residential buildings, a registered professional engineer or architect shall certify that the flood proofing methods are adequate to withstand the flood pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces, and other factors caused by the 100 year flood. A record of this certification shall be maintained on file with the building permit by the Building Official'. The elevation to which the W building is flood proofed (based on mean sea level) shall be attached to the certification. (4) All new individual mobile homes, new mobile home parks, expan- sions of mobile home parks, and mobile home parks where the repair; reconstruction• or improvements of the streets, util- ities and pads equal or exceed 50% of their value before the repair, reconstruction or improvement was started, shall have c. stands or lots that are elevated on compacted fill or on pilings t,1 ; so that the lowest floor of the 'mobile'home will be or above the 100 year flood level' as shown on the*Flood Insurance Rate F"I 'Map and adequate surface ' drai nage and access for a hauler are h� provided. When mobile homes are placed on pilings, the lot must be large enough to have steps up to the mobile home. The pilings must be reinforced if they are more than six (6) feet high and they must be placed in stable soil on 10 foot centers ..; or less. (5) Individual building permits shall be required for the placement of any mobile home in thWloodplain where water depths are one (1) foot or greater -ib '6100 year flood. w is (6) All mobile homes pladed aftelr the effective date of these regulations in the•100nyear floodplain which floods to a'depth of one (1') foot or'Ygreater, shall be anchored to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement by providing over -the - top and frame ties to ggFound an2hors. There shall be top ties at each corner -with••one'-.mid-point tie on each side of mobile homes shorter than 50'feet:'Ionger mobile homes shall have two ties at intermediate points on egEh side. There shall be frame ties at each corner with four (4) addi- tional ties on each'sidefbflmobile homes shorter than 50 feet. Longer mobile homes sha11'have five (5) ties on each side. P_' G: ' c ggo MICQOEILMED RY "JORM -MIC RbLA D -- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r 57 i 1 MICROFILMED BY "JORM MIC RbLAB- r..� CEDAR RAPIDS DSS M01'!ES � 1 I i All parts of the anchoring system whall have a strength of 4,800 pounds. Additions to mobile homes shall be anchored in the same w way. If (7) All mobile home parks shall file an evacuation plan with the Iowa City Police Department showing alternate vehicular access and escape routes. _ (8) For all land development proposals, base flood elevation data on the preliminary plats or plans shall be shown. (9) The City will review all proposed development in the floodplain r to verify that appropriate permits have been obtained from the li Iowa Natural Resources Council and to ensure compliance with section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, 33 USC 1334. 1 W Iyi (10) The City shall: a. Require permits for all new development including struc- tures and other activities such as filling, paving and dredging in the OFP Zone, and shall require building t, permits according to Chapter 3 of the Uniform Building Code. b. Review all permit. applications to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from Aflooding. If a proposed building site is in a flood -prone area, all new construction and substantial improvements (including the placement of prefabricated buildings and fy mobile homes) shall be: ` 1. designed or modified and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of �+? the structure, Y Ief 2. constructed with materials and utility equipment E Ii I resistant to flood damage, and 3. constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage. f C. Review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to determine whether such proposals will be } reasonably safe from flooding: If a subdivision proposal or other proposed new development is in a flood -prone area, any such proposal shall be reviewed to assure that: i f� 1. flood damage within the flood -prone area is minimized to the extent possible, I! 2. all public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, + gas, electrical and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage, I , and M I II , I 880 i 1 MICROFILMED BY "JORM MIC RbLAB- r..� CEDAR RAPIDS DSS M01'!ES � 1 I i Ij S 58 1' MICROFILMED BY }`""JORMMIC R6LA13 J CEDAR RAI -IDS • DES MOINES i 3. adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards. _ d. Require within flood -prone areas: 1. new and replacement water supply systems designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems, 2. new and replacement sanitary sewage systems to, minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters •'into the systems and discharge from the systems into flood waters, and 3. on-site waste disposal systems located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding. Sec. 1-26, Floodway Overlay (OFW) Zone regulations. .- The uses and regulations applicable to development in the Floodway Overlay Zone are as follows: (a) Uses permitted. The following uses shall be permitted in the OFW Zone to the extent that they are otherwise permitted in the underlying zone: :. 'General (1) farming,' pasture, outdoor plant nurseries, horti- culture, forestry, wildlife sanctuaries,'farm and other similar agricultural, wildlife and related uses. (2) Parkingand 'loading areas provided they are located no closer Hi I than 30 feet to a stream or river bank. .. (3) Lawns, gardens, play areas, bikeways, pedestrian pathways and .,, other similar uses. (4) Golf courses, tennis'•cour'ts;'-driving ranges, archery ranges, I M picnic grounds, parks,i-Biking or horseback riding trails,'open space and other similar private and public recreational uses. (5) Streets, overhead utility lines, creek and storm drainage facilities, sewage oP'VastO treatment plant outlets,'water supply intake structu're's and"dther similar public or utility II uses. SL SU , . .. I . - ., _ p1 (6) Boat docks, ramps, piersv.._ fd'r'publicly owned structures. (7) Dams, provided they are constructed in accordance with regulations of the Public Works Department, the Iowa Natural Resources Council and other Federal and State agencies. „ (b) Uses permitted by special eXception.= The following uses may be •permitted within the OFW Zone- to the extent that they are otherwise 1' MICROFILMED BY }`""JORMMIC R6LA13 J CEDAR RAI -IDS • DES MOINES i rr y 59 permitted in the underlying zone upon approval of a special exception in accordance with the standards, procedures and requirements of Sec. 1- ,e7 herein. (1) Open storage of any material or equipment. w, i, (2) Parking and loading areas located within 30 feet of a stream or river bank. (3) The reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of structures w listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places. { " (c) Uses and structures Drohibited. i bi — �, (1) All fill, encroachments, new construction, any artificial obstruction, substantial improvements of existing structures or oi other development unless a special exception is granted. �• (2) Expansion of an existing mobile home park. I,1 (d) Requirements. There shall be no encroachment of fill, new con- struction, substantial improvements or any other development that will result in any increase in the 100 year flood level. I„ Sec. 1-27 . Special exceptions. I �,•� Uses listed in the Floodway Overlay Zone requiring approval of a special exception may be established only after approval by the Board of Adjustment upon compliance with the following procedures, standards and requirements: (a) AgRlication. Applications for special exceptions shall be filed j la with the oard of Adjustment for review and consideration. The applicant shall submit to the Board completed forms together with four sets of plans drawn to scale, showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevations of the lot, existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, ' t floodproofing measures, and the relationship of the above to the location s' of the channel floodway and 100 year flood elevation as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map. When special circumstances necessitate detailed information by the Board for the evaluation of the effects of the proposed J use upon flood flows, the applicant shall furnish the following additional I information as is deemed necessary: (1) A typical valley. cross-section showing the channel of the E stream, elevation of land areas adjoining each side of the channel, cross-sectional areas to be occupied by the proposed development, and high water information. t ti. (2) A plan view showing elevations or, contours of the ground; pertinent structures, fill, or storage elevations; size, location and special arrangement of all proposed and existing structures. on the site; location and elevations of streets, water supply, sanitary facilities, photographs showing existing I 880 MICROFILMED BY 1 "CORM MIC RbLINB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 1 � 1 It i r 60 land uses and vegetation upstream and downstream, soil types, and other pertinent information. (3) A profile showing the slope of the bottom of the channel. (4) Specifications for building construction and materials, floodproofing, filling, dredging, grading, channel improve- ments, storage of materials, water supply, and sanitary facil- ities. (5) Additional information as may be required. (b) Standards. The following standards shall apply to special exceptions: (1) Any fill proposed to be deposited in the floodway must be shown to have some beneficial purpose and the amount placed shall not -• be greater than necessary to achieve the purpose demonstrated on a plan submitted by the applicant. Any fill or other materials shall be protected against erosion by rip rap, a vegetative cover or bulkheading. (2) The storage or processing of materials that are buoyant, �. flammable, explosive or could be injurious to human, animal, or plant life during times of flooding is prohibited under.all conditions; however, storage of other materials or equipment r^ may be allowed if not subject to major damage by floods and if firmly anchored to prevent flotation or if readily removable from the area within the time available after flood warning. (c) Factors. In passing on an application for a special exception, the Board shall determine the specific flood hazard at the site and shall evaluate the suitability of the proposed use in relation to the flood hazard. In addition, the Board shall• consider the following factors r although not limited to such factors: (1) The probability that materials may be swept onto other lands or r, downstream to the injury of others. (2) The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability of these systems to prevent disease, contamination and unsanitary conditions. r- (3) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage .to the individual owner. (4) The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding for the proposed use. (5) The safety' of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary emergency vehicles. " MICROrILMED RY DORM MICR#LAB- _) J j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � r 1� 61 (6) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the floodwaters expected at the site. Sec. 1-_ { . Non -conforming structures. (a) If any non -conforming structure is destroyed by any means, including floods, to the extent that the cost of restoration or replacement would equal or exceed 50 percent of the appraised value of the structure before the structure was damaged the following regulations shall apply: (1) If a non -conforming structure is in the floodway, the structure may be reconstructed; however, it shall not be expanded, changed, enlarged or altered in any way which would create an obstruction to water flow greater than that which existed before damage to the structure occurred. Upon reconstruction, the structure shall be adequately and safely floodproofed or elevated to the level of the 100 year flood as shown on Flood Insurance Rate Map. (2) If a structure is located in the floodway fringe it may be reconstructed provided it is adequately and safely flood - proofed or elevated in conformance with the requirements herein. (b) If any, mobile home or mobile home park is destroyed by any means such that the cost of restoration would exceed 50% of its appraisal value.prior ( to damage, then such mobile home or mobile home park shall not be rebuilt or replaced if it is located in the floodway. If it is located in the floodway fringe, it shall be rebuilt in conformance with the requirements I herein. Sec. l - Variances. I — (a) General requirements for granting of a variance. In all circum- stances variances may only be granted upon a determination that the variance issuance will not result in increased flood height, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, I cause fraud or victimization of the public or conflict with any other local laws or ordinances. Variances shall not, under any condition, be issued within the floodway if any increase in flood level during the 100 year flood would result. (b) Insurance rates. The issuance of a variance to construct a building S below the 100 year flood level will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance coverage because such construction below the level of the 100 year flood increases risks to life and property. The applicant should J;rW contact his/her insurance agent for further information. \ Sec. 1%�Q. Airport overlay zones. Sec. 1-3/. Findings. _ (a) The creation or establishment of an airport hazard is a public nuisance causing potential injury to those served by the airport. 8 go 1 ; MICROFILMED Be J 1 JORM MICR, LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MO NES ' I I _y (b) It is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare that creation of airport hazards be prevented and that this be accomplished, to the extent legally possible, by proper exercise of the police power; and _ (c) The prevention of the creation or establishment of airport.hazards, it and the elimination, removal, alteration, mitigation or marking and lighting of existing airport hazards are public purposes for which the City may raise and expend public funds, as an incident to the operation of the airport, to acquire land or property interests therein. Sec.~1- Definitions. J The following definitions only apply in the interpretation and enforcement of the airport overlay zones. (a) Airport. The Iowa City Municipal Airport. (b) Airport elevation. The highest point of the airport's usable ' W landing area measured in feet above mean sea level, which elevation is established to be 661 feet. (c) Airort hazard. Any structure, tree or use of land which would'I exceed the Federal obstruction standards as contained in Sections 77.21, �+ 77.23, and 77.25 of Federal Regulations as revised March 4, 1972, and i which obstruct the airspace required for the flight of aircraft and is hazardous to such fi ! landing or takeoff at the airport or otherwise landing or taking off of aircraft. ! (d)Airport primary surface. A surface longitudinally centered on a, ,I runway which extends 200 feet beyond the end of a runway. The width of the 77 primary surface of a runway shall be that width prescribed in Part of approach the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) for the most precise The elevation of any existing or planned for either end of that runway. as the elevation of the nearest point on the primary surface is the same point on the runway centerline. �! ! (e) Airspaceheight. For the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth herein and shown on the Airport Height Zoning Map, the datum shall be mean sea level elevation unless otherwise specified. (f) Control zone. Airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth,whT is a circular area of five (5) miles in radius, with extensions where necessary to include instrument approach and departure paths. (g) Instrument runway: A runway having an existing instrument approach procedure utilizing air navigation facilities or area type navigation �. equipment for which an instrument approach procedure has been approved or planned. (h) Minimum descent altitude. The lowest altitude, expressed in feet above mean sea level, to which descent is authorized on final approach or during circle -to -land maneuvering in execution of a standard instrument approach procedure and where no electronic glide slope is provided. ' SBO d mi mr ILMED By i "JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES -10 l r 'I) L r I w 63 w. (i) Minimum enroute.altitude. The altitude in effect between radio fixes which assures acceptable navigational signal coverage and meets obstruction clearance requirements between those fixes. (j) Minimum obstruction clearance altitude.The specified altitude in effect between radio fixes on VOR airways, off -airway routes, or route segments which meets obstruction clearance requirements for the entire route segment and which assures acceptable navigational signal coverage within 22 miles of a VOR. (k) Runway. A defined area on an airport prepared for landing and takeoff of aircraft along its length. (i) Visual r a A runway intended solely for the operation of aircraft using visual approach precedures with do straight -in instrument approach procedure and no instrument designation indicated on a FAA 1; approved airport layout plan, a military services approved military airport layout plan, or by any planning document submitted to the FAA by competent authority. w Sec. 1-, Airport zones and airspace heiaht limitatinne w� norder to carry thre are herebycreat d andest blish d crtain Provisionsz nes which sare cdepict deon the Airport Height Zoning Map. A structure located in more than one (1) zone of the following zones is considered to be only in the zone with the more P' restrictive height limitation. The various zones are hereby established and defined as follows: b I„ (a) Horizontal Overlay (OH) Zone. ; (1) Defined. The land lying under a horizontal plane 150 feet above the established airport elevation, the perimeter of which is t P, constructed by: a. Swinging arcs of 5,000 foot radii from the center of each end of the primary surface of runways 12, 30, 17 and 35 �! (visual and non -precision instrument utility runways) and connecting the adjacent arcs by lines tangent to those arcs, and ..l b. Swinging arcs of 10,000 foot radii from the center of each end of the primary surface of runways 6 and 24 (instrument "1 runways) and connecting the adjacent arcs by lines tangent to those arcs. (NOTE: The radius of the arc specified for each end of a runway will have the same arithmetical value. That value will be the M highest determined for either end of the runway. When a 5,000 foot arc is encompassed by tangents connecting two adjacent 10,000 foot arcs, the 5,000 foot arc shall be disregarded on the construction of the perimeter of the horizontal surface.) MICROFILMED By i 'JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i � _4 _1 �} r 64 ' 141CROFILMED RY j DORM "'MIC RbLAB- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 1 I _y <, (2) Height limitation. No structure shall exceed 150 feet above the established airport elevation in the OH Zone, as depicted on the Airport Height Zoning Map. (b) Conical Overlay (OC) Zone. w (1) Defined. The land lying under a surface extending outward and upward from the periphery of the horizontal surface at a slope of 20 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet. (2) Height limitation. No structure shall penetrate the conical e, surface in the OC Zone, as depicted on the Airport Height Zoning Map. ,a (c) Approach Overlay (OA) Zone. r /��Q �1 (1) Defined. The land lying under a surface longitudinally /"•g' centered on theextended runway centerline and extending outward and upward from each end of the primary surface. (NOTE: An approach surface is applied to each end of each runway based i upon the type of approach available or planned for that runway end.) a. The inner edge of the approach surface is: w 1. 250 feet wide for runways 12 and 30 (visival utility runways). -I 2. 500 feet wide for runways 6, 17,;24 and 35 (visual I other than utility runways and non -precision instrument runways). f b. The outer edge of the approach surface is• 1. 1,250 feet for runways 12 and 30 Y (visual utility runways).. 2. 1,500 feet for runways 17 and 24 (visual other than r -i utility runways). i 3. 2,000 ,feet for runway 35 (non precision instrument utility runway). �+ 4. 3,500 feet for runway 6 (non -precision instrument rl i other than utility runway). C. The approach surface zone extends for a horizontal distance of: aI 7 M ' 1. 5,000 feet at a slope of 20 to 1 for runways 12, 30, 17, 35 and 24 (visual and non -precision instrument utility runways). ; yl ' 141CROFILMED RY j DORM "'MIC RbLAB- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 1 I _y <, r c , 'r �• M M 65 2. 10,000 feet at a slope of 34 to 1 for runway 6 (non - precision instrument other than utility runway). (2) Height limitation. No structure shall penetrate the approach surface in the OA Zone, as depicted on the Airport Height Zoning Map. (d) Transitional Overlay (OT) Zone. (1) Defined. The land lying under those surfaces extending outward and upward at right angles to the runway centerline and the runway centerline extended at a slope of 7 to 1 from the sides of -the primary surface and from the sides of the approach surfaces. (2) Height limitation. No structure shall penetrate the transitional surface in the OT Zone, as depicted on the Airport Height Zoning Map. Sec. 1- Use restrictions. No use shall be made of land or water in such a manner as to interfere with the operation of any airborne aircraft. The following special requirements shall apply to each use: (a) No structure shall be erected that raises the published minimum descent altitude for an instrument approach to any runway, nor shall any structure be erected that causes the minimum obstruction clearance altitude or minimum enroute.altitude to be increased. (b) Li htin . (1) All lighting or illumination used in conjunction with street, parking,.signs or use of land and structures shall be arranged and operated in such a manner that it is not misleading or dangerous to aircraft operating from the airport or in the vicinity thereof. (2) The owner of any structure over 200 feet above ground level shall install on the structure lighting, in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Advisory Circular 70- 7460-10 and amendments. Additionally, any structure, constructed after the effective date of this Chapter and exceeding 949 feet above ground level, shall install on that structure high intensity white obstruction lights in accordance with Chapter 6 of FAA Advisory Circular 7460-10 and amendments. (3) Any permit or variance granted may be so conditioned as to require the owner of the structure or growth in question to permit the City to install, operate and maintain thereto such markers or lights as may be necessary to indicate to pilots the presence of an airspace hazard. 141CROFILMED DY 1 JORM MICR#LAS � CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOI4E5 I -:. _y r 66 (c) No operations from any use shall produce smoke, glare or other visual hazards within three (3) miles of any runway of the airport. (d) No operations from any use shall produce electronic interference with navigation signals or radio communication between the airport and aircraft. Sec. 1- Special exceptions. _ The Board of Adjustment may grant a special exception under the provisions of Sec. 1-jQ to permit any structure, tree or use of land to exceed the height limitations herein. No such special exception shall be granted, however, unless the Federal Aviation Administration and the Aeronautics Division of the Iowa Department of Transportation shall have indicated that such structure, tree or use of land would not obstruct the airspace required for the flight of aircraft and landing or takeoff at the (1 airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off a( u aircraft. n Sec. 1- k • Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPD -H) Zone. Sec. 1- 3L. General. (a) Intent. It is intended to permit establishment of planned developments without strict adherence to density requirements where location, area, and character for the uses and structures proposed are to be planned and developed on a unified basis.etcimined ! S' r The OPD -H Zone shall be so' related to the general development pattern and the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan as to provide for comfort and convenience of occupants, to protect the character of surrounding neighborhoods, and to reduce automotive traffic congestion by a reasonably close relationship (in distance or in time) between origins and destinations of persons living, working, or visiting in such develop - r ments, or by availability of mass transit. Housing, commercial, and service facilities and princi.pal.places of employment shall be so related by physical proximity, by major 'street networks or by mass transit, as to promote these objectives. le 1 ^' Maine- na such unified Within the OPD -H Zone regulations adapted topurposes of zoningaandnothedr development are intended to accomp Pur P applicable regulations to an equivalent or higher degree than where such regulations are designed to control unscheduled development on individual lots, and to promote economical and efficient land use, an improved level of amenities, appropriate and harmonious ,Variety, creative design, and a better environment. as In view of the substantial public advantages of planned development, it is the intent of these regulationsc3o promote and encourage development in this form where appropriate. 'En L 990 141CROFILMEO BY 1 JORM MICR41LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MINES I 'e_ -, Mi J _V r V (1) Land under unified ownership, to be planned and developed as z I whole; i l single development operation, including ,all lands aniz buildings; (3) For principal and accessory structures and uses substantial Ty 1. related to the character and purposes of the zone; (4) Comprehensive and detailed plans that include not only streets, C utilities, lots, or building sites and the like, but also Sita plans for all proposed buildings except single family dwellings and detailed plans for other uses and improvements on the land 67 (b) Planned development, defined, For purposes of these regulatlo46, e .planned development is: (1) Land under unified ownership, to be planned and developed as z I whole; (2) A definitely programmed series of development operations in at l single development operation, including ,all lands aniz buildings; (3) For principal and accessory structures and uses substantial Ty 1. related to the character and purposes of the zone; (4) Comprehensive and detailed plans that include not only streets, C utilities, lots, or building sites and the like, but also Sita plans for all proposed buildings except single family dwellings and detailed plans for other uses and improvements on the land as related to the buildings; and (5) Provision with a program for maintenance of such areas and r facilities for common use. l (c) Relation of OPD -H re ulations to other regulations. The regulations r - that follow sha 1 app y to al planned developments. Where there are conflicts between the OPD -H regulations herein and general zoning, subdivision, or other regulations, these regulations shall apply unless the Commission and Council shall find, in a particular case., that I. provisions herein do not serve public purposes to a degree at least equivalentto such general zoning, subdivision, or other regulations. However, the floor area and similar ratios shall not be modified. (d) OPD -H Zone: where and how permitted. The OPD -H Zone may be established as an overlay zone in any R zoned area except RR -1 by amendment to the official zoning map. Such zoning shall be designated on the zoning map as "OPO -H" followed by the density number of the underlying 1 zone. The OPD -H Zone shall be appropriately located with respect to intended functions, to the pattern and timing of development existing or proposed in the Comprehensive Plan, and to public and private facilities existing or clearly to be available by the time the development reaches the stage I where they will be needed. All requirements specified in Sec. 1-, shall be met, as well as the following general provisions: (1) Relation to major transportation facilities. The OPD -H Zone shall be located in relation to arterial and collector streets and mass transit facilities, and shall be designed to provide direct access without creating traffic along minor streets in residential neighborhoods outside the development. *(2) Relation to public utilities, facilities, and services; private provision or contribution. The OPD -H Zone shall be located in l relation to sanitary sewers, water lines, storm and surface drainage systems, and other utility systems and' installations in such a way that neither extension nor enlargement of such 8 �o 1 ! 141CROFILI-IED RY I - JORM MICROLAB i , j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I J-:- 1, J r 68 systems will be required resulting in higher net public cost or earlier incursion of public cost than would development otherwise. The zone shall be located with respect to necessary public facilities ) as to have access to such facilities in the same degree as would development under existing zoning, and shall be so located, designed, and scaled that access for public services is equiva- lent to, and net cost for such services is not greater than, access and net costs for public services for development as permitted under existing zoning. However, location of the OPD -H Zone may be approved if applicants will: l� a. Provide private facilities, utilities, and services approved by appropriate public agencies as substituting on an equivalent basis and assure their satisfactory continuing operation permanently or until similar public utilities, facilities, and services are available and used; or b. Make provision acceptable to the City for off -setting any added net public cost or early commitment of public funds made necessary by such development. 9 In computing net public costs, difference in anticipated public installation, operation, and maintenance costs and difference in anticipated public revenue from such sources shall be considered. Expenses involved in making such determinations shall be paid by applicants. Determina- tions shall be made by the City, or by experts acceptable to the City. (3) Physical character of the site; relation to surrounding property. The site shall be suitable for development in the manner proposed. Condition of soil, ground water level, drainage, and topography shall all be appropriate to both kind and pattern of use intended. If appropriate to the form of planned development, lands to be included in OPD -H Zones may be divided by streets, alleys, rights-of-way or easements, waterways, or other separation, but shall be so located, dimensioned, and arranged as to permit unified planning and development between uses in the zone and uses in surrounding areas. (e) Reduction in minimum areas generally required. In connection with particular OPD -H rezoning proposals and the gross area for formation of the zone as indicated in Table 1, the Commission may recommend and the Council may approve as part of the amending action lesser areas than generally required upon a finding that (1) special circumstances such as impracticality of coordinating development of small remaining segments by IMPOFILMED BY 1 CORM -MIC R4yLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES M014C5 r I I 69 reason of separation by a major street -"d(2) other requirements can be met in the lesser area. (f) Addition to OPD -H zones Where additions to existing PD -H zones are proposed and where the proposed plan of development is appropriately related to .the existing OPO -H Zone and provides necessary safeguards in relation to the surrounding area, OPD -H amendments allowing additions may be made without regard to the minimum area requirementsuch s of the zone set forth herein. Sec. I-3ro, • Procedures on OPD -H amendments. (a) implications materials to be submitted. Applications for OPD -H amendments shall be submitted as for other zoning amendments and shall include all plans, maps, studies, and reports that may reasonably be required to make the determinations called for in the particular case. particular, a report identifying all property owners within the proposed In OPO -H Zone, giving evidence of ownership, shall be submitted. The report shall state agreement of all property owners and their successors in title: (1) To proceed with the proposed development according to the regulations in effect when the map amendment creating the OPO -H Zone is passed, with such modifications as are recommended by Commission and adopted by Council in the course of such action; and (2) To provide required bonds, dedications, guarantees, agreements, continued ooeration and maintenance of such areas, and deed restrictions for completion of the development and for facilities and services as are not to be provided, operated, or maintain, ed at general public expense; and such dedications, contributions, or guarantees as are required for provision of needed public facilities and services; and (3) To bind further successors in title to any commitments made under (1) or (2) above. (b) Preliminarydevelopment plan. Applicants shall submit a preliminary development plan and proposals in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 27, Division 3 of the Code of Ordinances (Large Scale Residential Developments). Where it is deemed that certain requirements of said Chapter are not necessary to ascertain compliance with the requirements of the OPO -H Zone the Commission may recommend and the Council may waive those requirements. (c) Staff recommendations. The City staff shall prepare a report to the Commission and Council containing findings as to: (1) The suitability of the tract for the OPD -H Zone proposed, Physical characteristics of the land, and relation of the Proposed development to surrounding areas' existing and Probable future development; 1 141CROHLMED BY -JORM MIC R6LAB 1 I CEDAR RAPIDS DES t40)YES 1 J -10 s L 1� 70 (2) The relationship to major streets and mass transit facilities, utilities, and other facilities and services; (3) The adequacy of evidence on unified control and suitability of any proposed agreements, deed restrictions, sureties, dedications, contributions, guarantees, or other instruments; (4) The suitability of proposed plans or amendments, with reasons therefore; and (5) Desirable specific modifications in regulations which are necessary or justified in the particular case by demonstration that the public purposes of planned development would be met. (d) Actions by Commission, Council. Actions by the Commission and Council shall be as provided for zoning amendments generally. The Commission may recommend and the Council may grant the application in accord with the OPD -H and other regulations applicable, may include specific modifications of the OPD -H or other applicable regulations as provided at Sec. 1- -76/ , or may deny the application. If the amendment is granted, the Commission and Council shall, in their amending action, approve the preliminary development plan or indicate required modifications; and such approved development plan, with required modifications, if any, shall be binding in determinations concerning final development plans. If modifications are required, the Commission and Council shall officially state their reasons therefore in the record. (e) Final lana pr is. administrative action Final plan approval is an adminmstrat ve action. No public notice or hearing is required in connection with approval proceedings on final plans or minor changes in approved plans. (f) Approval of final PLans and reports. Approval of final plans and reports.-shallbe based on substantia compliance with the preliminary development plan with any modifications required by the Commission and Council applying at the time the land was zoned to OPD -H status; with regulations applying at the time it was approved as a Planned Area Development (PAD), including such specific modifications as were made by Commission and Council; or att the .option of the applicant or his successors in interest in;accordance with regulations currently in �— effect when the final plan is 'being. considered, subject to t _same 1 modjfi,gatiorrls if they affect current raou.latinnt in tho emm. vav AIin AAe01 M r Jr�a �"� hen es n a r ve p g) --Changes in approved flna _p ams. q pp ina ams and reports may be approved by the City Manager or his/her designee only upon findings identic t e required for original approval. -"r s hanges fur er am datory acti n .(1414xt (h) Expiration of time limits-on>O 0 -H. -.amendments. actions required in any amendment establishing a OPD -H Zone are not taken within any time Px� limits set in connection with such amendment, the City Manager or his/her designee shall review the circumstances and prepare a written report specifying the circumstances and recommending: 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 7-10M 1 J _y r i n (1) That OPD -H zoning for Lhe entire area be continued with revised time limits; or (2) That OPD -H zoning be continued for part of the area, with or without revised time limits, and the remainder be rezoned to an — appropriate category; or (3) That the entire area be rezoned from OPD -H to an appropriate _ category; or r _ (4) That other appropriate amendments be made or actions taken. I. Such recommendations shall include proposals for appropriate action in respect to any legal instruments in the case. Such recommendations shall be transmitted to the Commission and Council and processed in the same manner as other proposals for amendment. C _ Sec. 1- OPD -H zone regulations. (a) Permitted principal and accessory uses and structures. 1. _ (1) Principal uses. The following principal uses and structures shall be permitted: a. One -family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings - idetached and attached. b. Churches subject to the r qtirrem�e�ti� yo��Sec. 1- I_ C. D et w��rt�ed�o f " (2) Accesso uses and structures. Accessory uses and structures designed to meet only the requirements of occupants and their guests shall be permitted incluginq the f 1 ing: t�UX a. Noncommercial so al, recreational, and cultural ._ facilities such as neighborhood eacawlw� centers, game rooms, golf courses, swimming pools, marinas %1 tennis courts, b. Structures and uses required for the operation and maintenance of the planned development. I. j y (b) Site planning. (1) Site planning, external relationships. Site planning within - the zone shall provide protection from potentially adverse influences. In particular: l a. Principal vehicular access points. Principal vehicular access points shall be designed- to encourage smooth traffic flow with controlled turning movements and minimum l hazards to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Merging and — turnout lanes and traffic dividers shall be required where existing or anticipated heavy flows indicate need. Local L - gg0 MICROFILMED BY i --JORM MIC RbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i J_. _M r 7 rr� 72 streets shall not be directly connected with streets _ outside the zone in such a way as to encourage use of such local streets by substantial amounts of through traffic. Q b. Access for pedestrians and Q("Fiz/u� cyclists. Access for desenerng — or leaving the zone shall be by safe and convenient routes. Such access need not be adjacent tomoti , or limited to the vicinity of, access of ints for pedestrian oways eand vehicles. vehiculaWhere rroutes at edges r�nof llanned crossings such shall ocated, marked' and controlled; andwheresuch waysareexposed to substantial automotive traffic at edges of zones, safeguards including fencing may be required to prevent crossings except at designated points. Bicycle r paths, if provided, shall be so related to the pedestrian `+ �J system that street crossings are combined. (� C. Protection of visibility -- cyclists and pedestrians. I Where there is pedestrian or bicycle access from within I i the development to a street, no impediment to visibility shall be created or maintained. d. Uses adjacent to single-family residence zones. Where a idi OPD -H Zone abuts a single-family residence zone without intervening permanent open space at least 120 feet in cl width, the perimeter of the OPD -H Zone so abutting shall be planned and developed only for uses permitted in athe `I adjoining residential zone and in accordance with all other requirements for such zone. In lieu of building construction, common open space for the OPD -H Zone to a depth of 100 feet from the zone boundary may be provided. No intensive recreational use or off-street parking shall e, be permltted wi in 75 fee of the ZOne boundary i such e. ar s, e c wa s, r v`eg °i 've eeni g at edge4�? l ; �. a OPD -H Zone. Yards, fences, walls, or vegetative Ri screening shall be provided at edges of a OPD -H Zone where needed to protect residents from undesirable views, lighting, noise, or other off-site influences, or to protect residential occupants of other zones from similar ` off-street adverse fparking luences within tserhe viD-Ha oneeas for loadingparticularan1 unloading vehicles other than passenger, and areas for ` storage and collection of refuse and garbage shall be a+ screened. f. Height limitations at edges of a OPD -H Zone. Except along j boundaries where abutting zones permit greater heights, no portion of any building in the OPD -H Zone shall project through imaginary planes leaning inward from zone boundaries at an angle representing an increase in height N for each foot of horizontal distance perpendicular to the 1 i 880 141CROFILMED BY DORM MIC R6 AB I I f CEDAR RAI -IDS DES MOINES1J, i _10 r Ii I i IY 1 I �y 73 boundary as follows: LUI ratings 30-45, 0.5 foot; LUI ratings 48-60, 1.0 foot. g. Signs visible from outside a OPD -H Zone. No signs visible from outside a OPD -H Zone shalglp gr�e�ted tier �h�n not to exceed 45='monument signXAint%fyI g iAv omen t. Monument signs shall be regulated as provided in Sec. 1- I _ (2) Site planning, internal relationships. The site plan shall j provide for safe, efficient, convenient, and harmonious groupings of structures, uses, and facilities; for appropriate relationship of space to intended uses and structural features; and for preservation of desirable natural or historic features and minimal disturbance of natural topography. In particular: a. Streets, drives, parking and service areas. Streets, C drives, and parking and service areas shall provide safe and convenient access to dwelling units and facilities. Street design shall not encourage outside traffic to traverse the development on local streets, occupy more 1 land than required, nor create unnecessary fragmentation of the development into small blocks. b. Vehicular access to streets. Vehicular access to streets from off-street parking and service areas shall be so combined, limited, located, designed, and controlled as to channel traffic from and to such areas conveniently, safely, and in a manner that minimizes marginal traffic i friction and promotes free flow of traffic. C. Ways for pedestrians and cyclists; use by emergency or service .vehicles. Walkways shall form a logical, safe, �• and convenient system for pedestrian access to all dwelling units, facilities, and principal off-site pedestrian destinations. Maximum walking distance between dwelling units and parking areas, delivery areas, and refuse and garbage storage areas shall not exceed 150 I feet. Walkways shall be located and safeguarded to minimize I u contacts with normal automotive traffic. If substantial bicycle traffic is anticipated, bicycle paths shall be coordinated with the walkway system. Street crossings shall be held to a minimum on walkways and bicycle paths, shall be located and design to promote safety, and be appropriately marked and otherwise safeguarded. I. Pedestrian ways and bicycle paths may be combined with other easements and used by emergency and service vehicles, but shall not be used by other vehicular traffic. t_ j' 8$D p MICROFILMED BY i ..JORM MICR6LAB .I I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES _y I 1� 0 74 1 d. Open space and spacing of buildings or portions of buildings containing dwelling units. Definitions, rules ^ for interpretation, and requirements and limitations concerning open space and spacing of buildings or portions of buildings containing dwelling units s — provided s rr/YhCfcYceci/,� sc'r6sc:�/i�i/s• (c) Land -use -intensity (LUI) ratings. Land-use-i��t,��nsity ratings are ' established for developments on a lot -by -lot basist ooY developments on a — single tract. The ratings vary according to the zone over which the OPD -H Zone is established as indicated in Table 1. u ~ .0 _P-dCe i avi oef teen ce w I .iol Dr ;ng' ;D„u vat _hdl. ... _ 2ti 11 i . Gss rasider•ti;1 1:•:� i1 of ; u i 8' So 141CROFILMED BY `• Ll -.JORM....MICR+LAB...jCEDAR RAPIDS • DES 14014ES I � � fr 75 TABLE 1 ZONE DESIGNATIONS RS -5 RS -8, RM -12, RM -20 RM -44 RM -80 LUI RATING LOT 30 37. 42 48 53 58 r " PD 34 40 45 50 55 60 I GROS MINIMUM 5 acres 5 acres 3 acres 3 acres 3 acres 1 acre A (d) Definitions and methods of measurement relating to LUI ratings; f ! requirements and limitations. The following definitions and methods of measurement shall be used for the uses regulated under the LUI system. I Except where application to other uses is specifically indicated, floor E ! area, open space, livability space, and recreation space ratios shall be applied only to such land area, floor area, open space, and related i elements as are allocated for residential use and accessory uses. ti i j TABLE 2 I L111 RATIOS y 1� LOT x Glol• LrnO Am m LUI Ilom Oven Lirsbllib Ruiul,; I YG RATING Ain Snrtr Sour Sort[ - IFARI (OSA) (L5R1 IRSR) LOT 3n •.1 on .eD .65 .Da -1 II• �S�S 1'U 34 .:137 ,.J6 .SS .079 I • LOT 37 .167 .77 53 ' ,03] QS_a i PD 40 .700 .76 '.37 .036 -"i� SfEiM-MCS a LOT 47 .73D .75 31 .039 I _ PD AS .763 .74 ,46 .047 � Skfi9lrwOT I • '( — ppyo LOT 4E .34F .73 .43 ,049 PD so .400 .77 .rt --I SEti(fN-Nq•6-. - �j1/ LOT 53 A97 .71 ,41 A39 - , )( "^^�� PD 55 366 S!•Efi9N-N6�.L LOT 56 .696 .69 .60 ,U70 I - [ ! t�M-80 l I u PD .60 .600 .65 .40 MCI i i i , f OO IU f MICROFILI4ED BY I I 1 CORM MICR¢LAB � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIYES f —M r 1 I' r r. 76 (1) Gross land area. I a. Of a OPD -H Zone. Gross land area of a OPO -H Zone shall be computed as all area, except that to be devoted to nonresidential purposes, within zone boundaries, plus half of the adjoining permanent open space such as streets, parks, lakes, cemeteries, and the like, provided that width of such open space credited shall be limited to a number of feet equal to the LUI rating applying to the land involved. Where such space adjoins a OPO -H Zone on two adjacent sides, the area thus added shall include the area required to complete the gap otherwise left at the intersection (see Figure 1.) FIGURE 1 STRLCT a.z,..a•/„✓.:::u . ,!,.. r.::.:._ ILL/i. -:.. 9 wldth• but not to exceed numbct of feet equal to . LUI tatinp PARK b. Of lots.. Gross land area of lots shall be computed in the same manner indicated in Figure 1. The gross area of lot 1 is thus the area within its boundaries plus the hatched. areas at the top and side, including the small rectangle marked "a.” The gross area of lot 2 is its net area plus. the hatched area across its front. (2) Residential land area. Residential land area shall be construed as all land for residential development. Such lands shall include streets entirely within residential portions of the development, common open space, and lands accepted for dedication for public purposes. Residential 'land area shall not be construed to include lands not beneficial to residential use due to location or character. Where floor area of a building is predominantly in residential use, the building site shall be included in residential land area (e.g., in the case of a multi -family building with 10 per cent of its floor area in accessory uses). (3) Residential floor area. a. Defined; inclusions and exclusions. Residential floor area shall be construed as the sum of areas for exterior stairways and residential use on all floors of a building measured from the outside faces of the exterior walls, including halls, lobbies, interior stairways, elevator shafts, enclosed porches and balconies, and below -grade floor areas used for habitation and residential access. MICROFILMED DY �, I 1.-JORM MICRQLAf3 - f i' 1 CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOIRES W H 1. a L, W H �r I—\ e�� 77 i Not countable as floor area are: 1. Open terraces, patios, atriums, or balconies. 2. Carports, garages, breezeways, tool sheds. 3. Special-purpose areas for common use of occupants I such as recreation rooms or social halls. - 4. Staff space for therapy or examination in care housing. I S. Basement space not used for living accommodations. 6. Any other nonresidential space. b. Maximum limitation. Maximum residential floor area shall C not exceed the number of square feet derived by l• multiplying gross residential land area by the floor area .. ratio (FAR) shown in Table 2 above for the land -use- intensity rating applicable in Table 1. I (4) Open space. a. . Definitions: open space, uncovered open space, covered open space. 1. Open space is the total horizontal area of uncovered open space plushalfthe total horizontal area of covered open space subject to limitations set forth below. 2. Uncovered open space is total grossl land area not covered by buildings, plus open exterior balconies and roof areas improved as recreation space. 3. Covered open space is usable open space closed to the sky, but having two clear unobstructed open or partially open sides. Partially open is to be construed as 50 per cent open or more. Examples of, covered open space area are covered balconies, covered portions of improved roof areas, or spaces under buildings supported on columns or posts or cantilevered. The square feet countable as covered open space shall not exceed the square footage of the open sides. b. Minimum requirement. Minimum open space required shall be not less than the number of square feet derived by multiplying gross r&44e*6W land area by the open space ratio (OSR) shown in Table 2 I above for the land -use - intensity rating applicable in Table 1. 1. MICRUILMED BY { CEDAR RAPIDS - D (#oAB 1� 1 r fr 78 1 (5) Livability space. a. Defined. Livability space is part of total open space improved for residents. Such space includes lawns and other landscaped areas, walkways, paved terraces and sitting areas, outdoor recreational areas, and landscaped portions of street rights-of-way. Such space shall not be used for vehicles, except for incidental service, maintenance, or emergency actions. b. Minimum requirement. Minimum livability space required shall be not less than the number of square feet derived by i multiplying gross residential land area by the livability I. space ratio (LSR) shown in Table 2 above for the land -use - intensity rating applicable in Table 1. (; 11 (6) Recreation space. a. Defined; dimensional specifications; limitations on location. Recreation space, part of total and livability open space, is exterior area improved for common recreational use. In general, such space shall have a minimum dimension of 50 feet, an average dimension of 100 feet, and a minimum area of 10,000 square feet. However, a smaller minimum dimension and area at the same minimum ratios as above are acceptable if the recreation space is suitably improved roof area, if 10,000 square feet is more 'than the total needed, or if anticipated needs of residents require small facilities as, for example, playgrounds. Active recreational space for common use shall be at least 20 feet from any primary or secondary residential window at'the same general level. b. Minimum requirement. Minimum recreation space required shall be not less than the number of square feet derived by multiplying gross residential land area by the recreation space ratio (RSR) shown in Table 2 for the land -use - intensity rating applicable in Table 1. (e) Off-street parkins and loading. Uses in the OPD -H Zone shall be subject to the off-street parking and loading requirements at Sec. 1- �J in a manner consistent with similar uses in said section. (f) Yards, courts, and other open space. (1) Required yards and courts need not be at ground level; exceptions. Except for fixed yards required adjacent to streets, yards and courts relating to residential uses need not be at ground level if their functions, nature, orientation, areas, access, and improvements are appropriate to uses 'within the building and adjoining buildings, and particularly to adjacent uses at the same level of the building and overviewing uses in the same or i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR46LA13 J i -J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1101YES I i _w r 19 nearby buildings. These requirements are intended to reduce unnecessary fragmentation of open space around buildings and to encourage provision of such space in locations and dimensions providing broader functional utility, and are not intended to r reduce total amount of such space required. m: i f/- (2) Permanent open space in streets, common open space, etc., may be included as part of building spacing requirements; limitations. I' Where lots or building sites adjoin permanent open space in streets, common open space, or other open space intended to remain so for. perpetuity (other than space required adjacent to I other structures), half of the width of such open space may be included in meeting such spacing requirements, subject to the (' following limitations and exceptions: ! a. Primary or secondary windows facing streets, parking areas. Where walls containing primary or secondary C windows at or below the third -story level face streets or parking areas for 10 or more cars, the full dimension of the required yard shall be provided between the boundaries of the street or parking area and the walls. b. Primary or secondary windows facing other open space. Where walls containing primary or secondary windows at or below the third -story level face other permanent off-site open space without an intervening street, driveway, or parkway area, the full dimension of the required yard shall be provided between the boundaries of such off-site open space and walls if off-site use is likely to be a nature adversely affecting privacy or tranquility of occupants. (3) Spacing determinations where two or more residential buildings are on a lot. Where two or more buildings.containing dwelling units are to be located on a single lot, building sites pertaining to each shall be identified for determinations concerning compliance with spacing requirements. Open space shall be provided adjacent to lines of the building sites as though they were lot lines. (4) Calculation of building spacing requirements. Spacing requirements for buildings containing dwelling units shall be based on horizontal length of walls, number of stories, type of windows in walls involved, and orientation of main exterior en- trances to individual units. Distance between walls shall be at least the sum of the depths of the open spaces required for each. (5) Where portions of buildings contain different numbers of stories. Where portions of buildings contain different numbers of stories, required clearance from lot or building site lines shall be as established for the portion nearest to the lot or building site line, except where spacing required for portions further from the line is of greater depth, in which case the i 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR46LAB { 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES , i _y r r� 80 depth so established is the required clearance from the line (as projected vertically when space is provided other than at ground level). Lower portions of buildings may extend into clearance distances required for upper portions if roof areas are appropriately improved in relation to views from the same or higher levels but shall provide clearance to meet their own requirements. Figure 2 illustrates these relationships. At the left of the building, the lot or building site line would be required to be at or beyond the point at which the diagonal A reaches the ground, since the portion of the building to which it relates requires greater spacing than does B. To the right of the building, 0 requires greater spacing than does C and would therefore determine the requirement. FIGURE 2 (6) Length of walls. Length of walls shall be measured as the horizontal distance from corner to corner. Where walls in continuous general frontage (as in the case of attached dwellings) are offset by angles or setbacks of six (6) feet or more, length of each segment so set off shall be measured separately in establishing pertinent yard depth. Where walls in continuous general frontage enclose portions of buildings varying one story or more in height, as in the illustration above, the length of each segment so varying shall be measured -separately in computing pertinent yard depth. Length of the wall of a circular building shall be construed as the diameter of the building. (7) Height in stories. Height in stories shall be computed as the actual number of stories above ground level, with the following exceptions. Where the wall is along a slope, the number of stories shall be construed as the arithmetic mean number, with half a story or more considered as a full story, less than half a story ignored in computations. When height per story exceeds an average of 11 feet, calculations involved in yard or spacing determinations shall be based on an assumed number of stories derived by dividing building height by 10 feet. f 11 ICROFILMED BY I' JORM MICR#LA6 - CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M01NES 1� J�J [r M 81 Penthouses, roof shelters, and housing for mechanical equipment shall be ignored in computations except where they are visible. from the ground level within the lot or the building site, are 10 feet or more in height, and occupy 50 per cent or more of the length of the wall at their bases, in which case an additional story shall be included in the computation. (8) Yard or other open space depth, how measured. Yard or other open space depth between exterior building walls and adjacent lot or building site lines (projected vertically where appropriate) shall be measured horizontally in relation to the ground, and perpendicular to straight walls or radially to curved walls. Distance at all points shall be at least equal to minimum requirements set forth herein (9) Permissible overlap of yards. Yard space for two walls may overlap where it does not affect the distance between two buildings. The drawings (see Figure 3) provide graphic explanation of permissible overlap and methods for measuring length of walls and depth of walls for a variety of building forms. FIGURE 3 LxAMPLES ILL USI MAI ING rLNMISSIBLE OVERLAP OT YARDS AND DETERMINATION Of NLIGIII IN 5.1 DRIES (SI,. YARD DEPTH IDI, AND LENGTH OF WALL (L) 141CROFILMED BY "'JORM MICR+LAB- - ! CEDAR RAVIDS • DES MOINES I I 1 y r rVA _y 0 0) Definitions and classifications relating to windows and walls. For purposes of establishing open space requirements adjacent to walls enclosing buildings the following definitions and classifications shall govern. . a. Habitable rooms are rooms designed and used for, living, sleeping, eating, or cooking, or combinations thereof. Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls, storage rooms, laundry and utility spaces, and similar areas are not considered habitable ro)ms. b. Primary windows are windows in habitable rooms except• bedrooms and kitchens. C. Primary walls are walls containing primary windows or main Gexte' rior entrances to individual dwelling units. id. Secondary windows are windows of bedrooms and kitchens'. I e. Secondary walls are walls containing only secondaryor secondary and tertiary windows or.walls containing main exterior entrances. f. Tertiary windows are windows other; than for habitable rooms. g. Tertiary walls are windowless walls, or walls containing only -tertiary windows. (11) Formulas determining minimum open space; requirements adjacent to walls. Minimum -distance from walls to lot lines or building site lines for buildings or portions of buildings shall be computed as indicated below, where 0 is depth in feet, L is length in feet, and S is height in stories. In no instance, however, shall the distance from a building be less than 20 feet to a street right-of-way line. a. Primary walls: 0 = 6 + 2g + L/10. .ac b. Secondary. walls:D = 2+ S + L/10. C. Tertiary walls -Bl A 4 + 2S ` de (12) Special requirements andlmodiflications concerning courts. a. Outer courts. Life 4VVU sidr I. Width of outer courtsa bounded on three sides by _ bgilding walls shall be not less than the sum of the I required yard distances measured from opposing building wabl.%nt lot p,L, 2. Width reduction for shallow courts. Where depth of a I_ court is less than half the width, minimum width required shall be reduced 25 per cent. � 880 MICROFILMED BY "-�,•,. 1 "-'JORM MIC Rd1GA01 � � • 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I I ' LL r _V 83 3. Depth of a court shall not be greater than one and one-half times width. ~ 4. Where walls are not parallel to property or building site lines, the nearest portions to such lines shall _ be at least the required minimum distance therefrom. b. Inner courts. 1. ' Dimensions. Inner courts formed on four sides by j building walls or potential building walls shall have II a minimum dimension equal to the sum of the required r yards but not less than 10 feet. Their areas shall not be less than 100 square feet for one story or 150 isquare feet for two stories or more. 2. ' An unobstructed passageway shall be provided at the j lowest level of each inner court (except in cases of inner courts, striums, or enclosed patios for single I _ family dwelling units) with a cross-section not less than four (4) feet wide by seven (7) feet high. Such {j passageway shall be continuous from the inner court to unobstructed open space adjacent to the building, r 11 and shall be so aligned as to facilitate passage of nonvehicular fire fighting equipment, including ladders. 3. Inner court design shall be such as to permit use of j a fire ladders and equipment. t f DIVISION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS I � Sec. 1- YO . Use and requirements. e The following uses shall meet the requirements indicated for each use i in addition to the regulations of the zone in which the use is permitted. I. Said requirements shall apply whether the use is allowed as a permitted principal use, a provisional use, or as a special exception within the i.4 zone. I In case of any conflict between the regulations of the zone in which f, the use is permitted and the additional requirements of this section, the most restrictive requirements shall govern. €� J (a) Airports. 6 (1) The area shall be sufficient to meet the Federal Aviation Agency's requirements for the class of airport proposed. (2) There shall be no existing flight obstructions such as towers, chimneys or other tall structures, or natural obstructions I. i outside the proposed airport which would fall within the .r approach zone to any of the proposed runways or landing strips of the airport. r $ro t 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR4�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I W _y 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES •� (3) Certification shall be obtained from the Federal Aeronautics Administration that airport traffic will not interfere with the flight pattern of the Iowa City Airport or _ airport. any other nearby (b) Cemeteries and mausoleums. — (1) Area. Any new cemetery shall be located on a site containing not less than 20 acres. — (2) Setback. All structures including but not limited to a mausoleum, { permanent monuments or maintenance building shall be set back not less than 30 feet from any property line or street right-of-way line and all graves or burial lots 1 shall be set back not less than 10 feet from any property right-of-way. line or street J (c) Clubs. I+ r(1) Clubs shall be located with access to arterial streets as identified on the Comprehensive I Plan Map or on street pavements wider than 28 feet in width. (2) Dimensional requirements. l a. Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet. b. Minimum yards: ! 1. Front yard - 30 feet 2. Side yard - 30 feet •-, 3. Rear yard - 50 feet h: j 4. Parking - not -closer than 20 feet to a side or lot line. rear C. Building bulk: 1. The maximum permitted floor area ratio shall be 0.3. 2. The maximum permitted building coverage shall be 0.15. r (d) scare centers and preschools. �-The following requirements shall apply when six (6) or more children to be cared for. O—zare (1) The lot area shall be not less than 15,000 square feet. (2) A fenced play area of not less than 2,000 square feet shall be provided for the first 10 u or less children with 100 square feet additional area for each additional child. No portion of the fenced play area shall be in the front yard. Such area shall be enclosed or y l_ protected, well drained, free from hazards, and shall be readily accessible to the center, _ 580 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES •� r i .w. 85 s:a i (3) The center shall be provided with: a. Adequate light and ventilation with at least one toilgt and one basin per 15 children. r b. At least 50 square feet of accessible, usable interior floor space per child. _ C. A range of -indoor and outdoor equipment suitable for children 's usage for play. I d. Exits clear from obstructions and with no flammable ;1 or poisonous products permitted on the premises that are accessible to the children. [ I r•, j (5) In addition to the requirements above, the facility's operation and maintenance shall meet all applicable state requirements. ! (e) Drive -inn theaters, I w (1) The site shall have direct access to a primary or secondary r_ arterial street dentjfied " on the Comprehensive Plan Map. (2) TheAtheaterVscreen shall not be visible from within 1000 feet of I' any existing or proposed public street. ^� (3) Cars parked in the viewing area shall be screened on all sides. by a solid I wall or fence not less than six (6) feet in height. r, (4) All entrances and exits shall be separated and internal circulation shall be laid out to provide one-way traffic. (5) Sale of refreshments shall be limited to patrons of the theater. (6) No central loudspeakers shall be permitted. II'I U (7) Amusement areas shall be limited to patrons of the theater. (f) Dwellings, single family attached or with a zero side yard. ri Where expressly permitted, a single family attached dwelling may be I constructed with one wall tOwsEQ/located upon a slee lot line such that there exists - a zero side yard. Such dwellings shall meet the following requirements. 1 (1) The lot adjacent to the zero side yard must be under the same /0 ownership at the time of igitial construction or a temporary iT foot construction easement shall be obtained to allow access to n� construct the dwelling on the lot line. (2) The setback on the adjacent lot must be either zero feet r1 `ijU L feet. A i I• I. Soo i 1 MICROFILMED BY I -"JORM"MIC R6LAa CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOI BES i _V J,� jr T (3) The wall on the zero side yard must be constructed of maintenance -free, solid construction and no portion shall project over any property line. Windows in the wall shall be prohibited. (4) Legal provision shall be made for permanent access for the maintenance of the exterior portion of the proposed building wall located upon the lot line and unattached to another dwelling. A permanent ten foot maintenance easement to provide such access shall be secured prior t permit. o issuance of a building (9) Owellinas townhouse. In addition to mee Ing the applicable requirements for attached ----mingle family dwellings above, the following requirements shall be et: (1) In no instance shall more than six (6) townhouses be attached in a continuous row. (2) In instances where townhouses are each located on a separate lot, the townhouse attached on one sideonly shall have one (1) side yard of ji Feet - .Q, a gid, (3) In ances where townhouses are 1 at CS) yards of six-({,� feet for the firs R�1 one lot, side ^ each ad itional story shall be provi dbetween the a de nifor ts u" and the side lot lines. (�) E1derl�siVo: 1) at lrasthff uur o shall be ted within a qua ter (' mile of ^ pro ided n the ite if proper ging x�ie is any f w ch ma be Y �. Gro ery St a is Lib ry Religious nsti ution Move The er Or g Stor prof dirg for Sen or or eiy borhood th sale f ph mecutical Ce ter pr ducts CEJ Elderly housing sha transill be located within 600 feet of a public t system, unless comparabielservice is made available to the elderly housing by othdf eahs. g80 r i MICROFILMED BY i DORM MIC R#LA9f CEDAR RAR105 • DES MOIYES ' I fes. 4 I� L 1 87 C Z 0( Dimensional requirements: a. Minimum lot area per unit: 300 square feet. b. Minimum yards: none. C. Minimum separation. A separate building on the same lot containing one or more of the uses listed above shall be separated by a minimum horizontal distance equal to one of the following: 1. The height of the highest building; 2. Eight (8) feet plus two (2) feet for each additional story above the second story, provided that no window of a dwelling unit is located on the side next to the adjacent building. below the height of the building; or 3. Two (2) times the height of the adjacent building above the window sill of any window of a dwelling unit located on rthe side next to the adjacent building. (See figure below). The distance shall in no case be less than eight (8) feet plus two (2) feet for each story above the second story. The above conditions 1, 2 or. 3 shall apply to a building for elderly housing and a building on an abutting lot. FIGURE Lane[ y 007NCM7 NO11SIN6 BOIL/N� BwtDiN6 2 1 (i) Extraction. (1) Approval for the withdrawal of water, if required, shall tie obtained from the Iowa Natural Resource Council. (2) Approval for operation in a floodplain shall be obtained frnm the Iowa Natural Resource Council. 1•IICROFILMED BY _i I "JORM -MIC R46CAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I. I. 1. L I. 880 KA .i' " i 1 M (3) A license to operate from the Iowa Department of So' Conservation - Division of Mines and Minerals shall t obtained. Failure to maintain said license shall constitul abandonment. (4) TzII bt- eioz�aied within 1000 feet of an R zone. (5) +*eeave4 en shall not occur within 100 feet of adjoinir, property. (6) Compliance with all other applicable state regulations shall met. (j) Family care facilities. •Such facilities shall be licensed in accordance with the laws of th State of Iowa. ({� Frate it /sororitv:l (1) Frat tiere:os rori ies shall Uan th cess t arte ial st as identified n ive an Map oon s reet p is ider than 8 f Dim siona requir ents: a. Mini m yards 1. Side ya - 15 f t 2. Rear ya d - 30 f et 3. Front and - 30 eet b. Bul 1. The m ximum p rmitted floshall be 0 3.The aximu permitted age shal be 0.15. Gas in servi st tions. (1 Se ack equir ents. a, asoline ump isl ds s 11: I. Be locate not clo er tha 15 f et to any str t ri ht -of- ay when const r cted arallel o t e pa ement dge. 2. 8 loc ted not cl er han 30 fe t to any str et r ght- f -way when c rutted perpe ' ular to t e MICROFILMED BY JORI1�... AAICR+LAB- { CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES rte. -�M MICROFILMED BY "CORM MICR46LAO CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES _hc_ 89 3. Be s arated by a dri eway of at least 22 feet in width when two island are located parallel I to each o her.ii 4. B sera Led from he principal buildi by a d ivewa Of at leas 20 feet where he isl where I nds are c nstrii ted parallel ara e 1 to the buildi g (exc buildi uding a mPV I t tenda lit bu lding constricte as a ; s rvice attendant art of a p is and). 5. 8 sep rated from the principal uildi g by a d ivewa of 40 feet here the islands are constructed rpend cular to th building. 6. e set ack 15 feet rom all property lines ol her than treet ight-of-way lines. t. Canop es sha I not be c strutted -closer than 15 et from any s reet ri ht -of -way ine. (2) Criveways. a. The maximum idth of a driveway openi g at the line property i hall b 40 feet. b The minimum distance tween the int rsection If street right of -way lines on corner lot a the d iv f way to a servii e stallion shall e not less t an 25 fee at the right-of-way line. C. The mp ni mum Jist�iice f om an adjoini g interior, lot lin e and a d w y I rivei opening sha I be not ess than 12' feet at the Areet r' ht -of -way line. d. Minim dist nce betwe n two drive ys serving the same prope -ty and which pr ide access o the same street measu-ed at p operty li 1. /here st et is not state high ay - 25 feet. 2. 2 h 2. ere st eet is a s to highway - 25 feet or Lhe ,,Wop dth as he widest riveway, wh chever is grlaLer. 7 (3) Cu bs. i. a. rais A rail d curb t least s x (6) inche in height hall be cc c c str onstr cted on or b in all str et property lines, except at drive ay opening b. Rad Ju c Radiu of curb r turn. h curb return radius shall be not I ss less . han five f or more than twenty (2 feet; p ro vJ c P rovi ed, however tha no such radius -shall ex dist ed the j nce between t e d veway opening at he prope ty line the athe adjoining operty line or o -half (Ji) the LSSo distance to an adjacent driveway. MICROFILMED BY "CORM MICR46LAO CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES _hc_ T CGroup care facilities. — _ Such facilities shall be licensed in accordance with the laws of the — �� State of Iowa. n) Hospitals. (1) Hos itals all be to ted wi h access to rterial treets a — id ntified n the Co rehensiv Plan Map o on street avement I w der than 8 feet i width. I (2) imensiona requir ents. Mini um yard . Two feet f horiz ntal distant shall e prov ded for each foot of uilding eight measu ed betw n _ the earest point of any lot lin and the ne rest po nt Ufro which t e height is asured. Max mum bui ding builk: 1. The In imum permitt d floor rea ratio s all be .4. I' 2. The aximum permitte buil ing coverage hall a 0.2. �! Junk yards., 111///I�JJ (1) No operation shall be permitted closer. than 300 feet from any !, established R zone. ' (2) All outdoor storage' shall -be conducted' enti rely within an j enclosed fence or•wall, except driveway areas. Such fence or wall shall be constructed on or inside the front, side and rear lot lines and shall be constructed in such a manner• that no outdoor storage or salvage operations shall be visible from an adjacent property, street, or highway. Storage, either temporary or permanent, between such fence or wall and any property line is expressly prohibited. Junk or salvage materials shall not be 'piled higher than the height of the ^ fence, nor against the fence. 0 (3) For fire protection,, an unobstructed firebreak shall be _ maintained, .15 feet. Width and completely surrounding the junk yard. i (4) The storage of rags, paper, and similar combustible waste shall not be closer than-100•=feet--td any property line, unless enclosed in a masonry building of.not less than four-hour fire resistive construction. — Kennels arid veterinary e's'tablish15 ments: INo kennel area or animal yard"shall b6 -located within 400 feet of any 1rj� dwelling not located on the premises.= SSo MICROFILMED BY i'DORM- MIC R#LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIYES 1 ! I I - MICROFILMED BY •`, i "CORM MIC R¢LAeI � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ` t I! 91 ( Livestock feed lots. (1) All feed lots shall meet all of the waste treatment requirements of the Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission and obtain all the necessary permits where applicable. (2) No feed lot shall be located closer than 400 feet to any R zone boundary. A feed lot with more than five (5) head of livestock shall not be located closer than one-fourth (4) mile to any R _ zone boundary. COOMortuaries. i (1) Mortuaries shall be located with access to a secondary or primary arterial street as identified on the Comprehensive Plan Map. z (2) The site shall have a minimum frontage of 120 feet and a minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet. r Nursing homes. i V, /• (1) Nursing homes shall be located with access to arterial streets j as identified on the Comprehensive Plan Map or on street r l^ pavements wider than 28 feed in width. I`E (2) Dimensional requirements: f a. Minimum lot area: 2000 square feet of lot area per each I bed. Lj b. Minimum yards: 1. Front yard - 40 feet 2. Side yard - 30 feet 3.' Rear yard - 25 feet j C. The maximum permitted building coverage shall be 0.4. Y'��' Religious institutions. { leA (1) Religious institutions shall be located with access to arterial 1 ! streets as identified on the Comprehensive Plan Map or on street I pavements wider than 28 'Feet in width. Ir` (2) Dimensional requirements. f ij is. Two feet of horizontal distance shall be I provided for each foot of building height measured between the nearest point of any lot line and the nearest point i 1 rom which the height is measured. I I - MICROFILMED BY •`, i "CORM MIC R¢LAeI � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ` t I! 92 I �C Ma imum buf d ng bulk: 1. The maxi um pe ted fl area tio sh 11 not exc ed 0. . C2. a maximu ermitt bu ldin c verag s 11 .1. Stables. .a Such structures shall be located at least 400 feet from any R zone oundary f�w 9 Cf»�.vnlro.lyr' . Tzaas:a4"jA& towers. rr The tower shall be located at least as far away from property lines �1 IrrI Jamas its maximum height above ground level. ll 1%%ir' DIVISION .Z ACCESSORY USES. — as Sec. 1 - Permitted accessory uses and buildings. e. � I � Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted principal use, provisional use or special exception shall be permitted provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership, located on the same lot (except as otherwise provided), do not include structures or structural features ki f inconsistent with the uses to which they are accessory, and conform to the i• specific requirements contained herein. The accessory uses, buildings or. other structures permitted in each zone may include the following: 1 a i (a) In the AG Zone. (1) Fences as regulated by Sec. 1-:12—. °I e (2) Private garages. (3) Private greenhouses or conservatories. P� r (4) Structures for the shelter of household pets except kennels. (5) Home occupations. r (6) Non-commercial iediobva simissis towers. (7) Gazebos, enclosed patios and similar buildings for pzp;;�Pr 1 recreational use. (8) Roadside stands for the sale of produce grown on the premises provided that such a stand shall not contain more than 600 square feet of floor area, the stand is located not less than 20 feet from a street, and access to the stand is from the entrance to the farm or residence. S8O r _ , i 1 Y NICRQF IL14E0 BY � "JORM -- MICRbLAO 1 {l/ `•/ CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I` 93 (9) Private recreational uses and facilities including but not limited to swimming pools and tennis courts. (10) Signs as regulated by Sec. (11) Off-street parking as regulated by Sec. 1-. (b) In the RR -1 and RS -5 Zones. I ' (1) Fences as regulated by Sec. (2) Private garages. (3) Private greenhouses or conservatories. (4) Structures for the shelter of household pets 'except kennels. (5) Home occupations provided that no home occupation shall be permitted in which there is associated, therewith: r a. Any commodity sold upon the premises xce_pt that which is l_ roduced thereo"nX o y ;,o ryct�.d.a.n AU4��otw4cAf4a0V VId b. Any "disturbance�+ats,•uch atslunoii^se, vibration, smoke, dust, ( ? odor, heat or glare beyond the confines of the dwelling unit or accessory building, C. Any exterior display, exterior storage of materials, signs (except as otherwise permitted), house calls after 9:00 b for8:00 a.m., indicatioltsfrom the exterior that the dwelling unii'or essory building is being used in part for any use other than that of a dwelling or accessory building for purely residential purposes. d. Employees other tha�residing on the premises. (6) Non-commercial t towers. (7) Off-street parking as regulated by Sec. l-' , i' (8) Gazebos, enclosed patios and similar buildings for pa,sive recreational use. (9) Private recreational uses and facilities including but not I" limited to swimming pools and tennis courts. (10) Signs as regulated by Sec. (11) Storage building for the storage of wood, lumber, gardening (- equipment and other materials and equipment exclusively for the use of the residents of the premises but not including a storage building for commercial purposes and provided that only one f such building shall be permitted on a lot. L I ., sSa 141CROFILMED BY 1. "JORM MICRbLAE3 1 I, CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i f (=. a I, F �M f rl s 93 (9) Private recreational uses and facilities including but not limited to swimming pools and tennis courts. (10) Signs as regulated by Sec. (11) Off-street parking as regulated by Sec. 1-. (b) In the RR -1 and RS -5 Zones. I ' (1) Fences as regulated by Sec. (2) Private garages. (3) Private greenhouses or conservatories. (4) Structures for the shelter of household pets 'except kennels. (5) Home occupations provided that no home occupation shall be permitted in which there is associated, therewith: r a. Any commodity sold upon the premises xce_pt that which is l_ roduced thereo"nX o y ;,o ryct�.d.a.n AU4��otw4cAf4a0V VId b. Any "disturbance�+ats,•uch atslunoii^se, vibration, smoke, dust, ( ? odor, heat or glare beyond the confines of the dwelling unit or accessory building, C. Any exterior display, exterior storage of materials, signs (except as otherwise permitted), house calls after 9:00 b for8:00 a.m., indicatioltsfrom the exterior that the dwelling unii'or essory building is being used in part for any use other than that of a dwelling or accessory building for purely residential purposes. d. Employees other tha�residing on the premises. (6) Non-commercial t towers. (7) Off-street parking as regulated by Sec. l-' , i' (8) Gazebos, enclosed patios and similar buildings for pa,sive recreational use. (9) Private recreational uses and facilities including but not I" limited to swimming pools and tennis courts. (10) Signs as regulated by Sec. (11) Storage building for the storage of wood, lumber, gardening (- equipment and other materials and equipment exclusively for the use of the residents of the premises but not including a storage building for commercial purposes and provided that only one f such building shall be permitted on a lot. L I ., sSa 141CROFILMED BY 1. "JORM MICRbLAE3 1 I, CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i 94 (c) In the RS -8 RM -12 RM 20 RM -44 and RM -80 Zones. In addition to the accessory uses included in subsection (b), storage buildings and off- street loading shall be permitted. (d) In the C zones. (1) For residential uses, the accessory uses included in subsection (c) shall be permitted. (2) For commercial uses there may be any accessory use provided that: a. Except in the CI -1 Zone, the floor area for storage and warehousing shall not exceed 40 percent of the total floor area, b. Fences are erected according to Sec. 1- C. Off-street parking and loading are provided according to Sec. 1- -!?,L d. Signs are erected according to Sec. (e) In the ORP and I zones. (1) There may be any accessory use including but not limited to printing, publishing, design, development, fabrication, assem- blage, storage and warehousing, and employee service facilities including daycare centers for the children of employees. -(2) ' Fences as regulated by Sec. 1-01Y (3) Off-street parking and loading as regulated by Sec. (4) Signs as regulated by Sec. 1-47. Sec. 1- 401e . Accessory use and building regulations. (a) Detached accessory uses and'%uildings.• In all zones, except as otherwise provided, detached accessory uses and buildings ,shall be subject to the following requirements: (1) Time of construction. No accessory building shall'be, con- structed prior to the start of construction of the principal building. (2) Setback from property lines. Except as otherwise provided, an accessory building shall be separated from lot lines in compliance with the following requirements: a. Accessory buildings, except for roadside stands,.shall not be located in a front yard and garages and carports 'shall be located to provide a minimum 20 foot length "aisle" between the building and the street right-of-way line. %I � 1 MICROFILI4ED BY `DORM -MIC ROLA B � 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES L �A n L 'IN ti J_I r 7 !j L T ; b. Except in an ORP Zone, an accessory building shall not be located closer than five (5) feet to a side lot line or a rear lot line; however, an accessory building may be I' located to within three (3) feet of a side or rear lot line if it is located at least 60 feet from the street. Iii an ORP Zone, an accessory building shall not be located in a side or rear yard. I C. On a reversed corner lot, no accessory building shall be located closer than five (5) feet to the rear lot line. d. Setback from alley. When a garage or carport is entered l from an alley, it shall not be located closer than 10 feet from the alley right-of-way line. (3) Setback from principal building. No portion of an accessory building shall be located closer than six (6) feet to the principal building. (4) Maximum rear yard coverage. In R zones, accessory buildings shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the rear yard area. (5) Maximum height. Accessory buildings shall not exceed a height of 15 feet in R zones nor the maximum height permitted for a principal building in other zones. (6) Breezeway connection. An accessory building may be connected to the principal building by a breezeway or similar roofed passageway with at least one side open without being considered as an attached accessory building. The breezeway shall not project into a required side or front yard. (7) Setback for special accessory uses. Certain uses because of special characteristics shall be located in conformance with the following requirements: a. Swimming pools and tennis courts. In R zones swimming pools with a depth of 18 inches or more anq,tennis courts shall not be located in a front yard,and3wimming pools shall not be located closer than 10 feet to a side or rear lot line.spa, 0 b. Dog runs. In R zonesAd stoluw hall not be located in a front yard or closer than 10 feet to a side or rear lot line. (b) Attached accessory buildings. Attached accessory buildings shall be located pursuant to the requirements for principal buildings except that attached accessory buildings may be located in a rear yard subject to the requirements for a detached accessory building. Attached garages and carports shall be located on a lot such that a minimum 20 foot length "aisle" between the building and the street right-of-way line is provided. r— j I.1ICROFIL14E0 BY 'DORM -MIC R#L A Ej ' J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I L _y I '%I ,L, M. Sec. 1- . Off-street parking requirements. When required, off-street parking and stacking spaces, aisles and drives shall be provided and maintained in compliance with the following requirements: (a) Required number of off-street parking spaces. In all zones, except in the CB -5 zone unless specifically required, there shall be provided prior to the occupation of a building or commencement of a use•a minimum number of off-street parking and stacking spaces as follows: Principal Use Zone Number of Spaces (1) Residential uses. a. Elderly housing 1. Where permitted Three-quarters (3/4) parking j except CB -5 space for each dwelling unit. 2. C8-5 One (1) parking space for each four (4) dwelling units. L b. Hotels, motels, motor 1. Where permitted One and a quarte(('' (11 parking inns and courts except CB -2 and spaces for eachftit. CB -5 2. C8-5 Parking spaces shall be furnished by providing spaces within a publicly owned parking facility located within 300 feet of the hotel or motel, as specified by a written agreement between the owner of the hotel and the owner of the parking facility; or one ,and one- quarter (14) parking• spaces for each rooming unit on the same lot as the use served or within j 300 feet. C. Mobile and modular MH Two (2) parking spaces homes, for each home. d. Multi -family dwellings Where permitted According to the following (tri-plex and four- except RM -80 table: (plex). and C13-2 Number of Parking spaces r bedrooms per dwelling unit 880 1 i Ig CROFILMED BY -J 1" '"JORM. MICR#LA6- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i _y r 97 t !-i e. Multi -family dwellings Where permitted i (five-plex or more). except RM -80 and CB -2 Multifamily dwellings. RM -80 and CB -2 -� g, Rooming houses, Where permitted apartments hotels, fraternity and sorority houses. h. Single family dwellings, Where permitted duplexes and townhouses. (2) commercial uses. _ a. Automobile Where permittee laundries (car washes). J � E � Id ICROEI LIIED BY JORM-MICR+LAB'" CEDAR RARIDS • DES MOIIJ[S I 0 1.0 1 1.5 2 2.0 3 or more 2.5 According to the followin table: Number of Parking spaces bedrooms per dwelling ung' 0 1.0 1 1.5 2 2.0 3 or more 2.5 i I According to the following table: Number of Parking space bedrooms per dwellinun 0 1.0 1; 1.0 2 2.0 3 2.0 4 or more 3.0 One (1) parking space for each 300 square feet of I: floor area. i Two (2) parking spaces for I y each dwelling unit. I Ik Stacking spaces equal in number to five (5) times the maximum capacity of the automobile laundry for each wash rack (bay or tunnel) or three (3) times [ the maximum capacity for a coin operated laundry for each wash rack; in addition,[ one (1) parking space for each two (2) wash racks. Maximum capacity, in this instance, shall mean the greatest number of automobil[e.. FO J_ E_ ti undergoing some phase of ilaundering at the same time. — Stacking -spaces for automobile laundries in combination with service stations may be _ provided behind the pumps. b. Automobile service stations and garages. WherePermitted Two (2) stacking spaces I for each island of pumps and each service stall Plus one (1) parking space for each four (4) pumps and service stall. Parking spaces shall be provided in r' lieu of stacking spaces in u instances where egress from a facility would require a ientry motor vehicle waiting for. to be moved. C. Banks, savings and loan institutions, 1. Where permitted One 1 ( )Parking space r and credit unions. except P t CB -2 for each 200 sq. ft. of I floor area. Drive-in establishments shall, in addition, provide six (6) stacking spaces Per external teller or I customer service window designed for -drive-in service but need not exceed 18 total spaces. 1_ 2. C8-2 Drive-in establishments shall provide six (6) stacking spaces per external teller or customer service witted 7 window, but need not exceed 18 total I spaces. d. Furniture, appliance, floor Where permitted permitted One 1 9 P u ( ) Parkin space for covering and except each 500 square feet of floor` household equipment " ..,1 area. _ stores and repair shops. e. Grocery stores and supermarkets. Where permitted _ One (1) parking space except CB -2 .for each 180 square feet of 1 floor area. f. Laundry and dry cleaning establish- Where permitted One1 ( ) Parking space for ments (coin except CB -2 each two (2) washing and dry cleaning machines. i i I r I�- MICROFILMED BY _ � ) -JORM��MIC RbLAO- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES -I ti 1j 1, I i i 99 1 operated). I� I g. Laundry and dry cleaning establish- Where permitted I n i ments and collection except C8-2 0square feeteo{or each30 (' stations. floor area. h. Machinery sales. i.! One(1) I ( ) parking space for each 800 square feet of M floor area. i. Motor vehicle sales. Where permitted One (1) parking space NJ for each 500 square feet I s j. Offices - profes- sional, govern- Where permitted One 1 ff� r I� a and business. floor area. U U k. Offices - medical, dental and similar f f , except CB -2 each office, examining i room and treatment room] J provided)' however, there �, I 1j 99 operated). I g. Laundry and dry cleaning establish- Where permitted One(1 parkin ments and collection except C8-2 0square feeteo{or each30 (' stations. floor area. h. Machinery sales. Where permitted One(1) I ( ) parking space for each 800 square feet of floor area. i. Motor vehicle sales. Where permitted One (1) parking space for each 500 square feet of floor area. j. Offices - profes- sional, govern- Where permitted One 1 mental, wholesale except C8-2 each feetofr and business. floor area. U U k. Offices - medical, dental and similar Where permitted Two2 ( ) Parking spaces for 1. out-patient clinics. except CB -2 each office, examining room and treatment room] J provided)' however, there �, shall not be less than five (5) spaces. 1. Personal'service businesses - beauty Where permitted One 1 I ( )Parking space 3 parlors'barber shops. except CB -2 P for each barber or beauty parlor chair. M. Personal service businesses (other Where permitted One(1) I ( )Parking space than listed). except C8-2 for each 150 square feet of floor area. n. Rental agencies - equipment and Where permitted One (1) space for each supplies 500 square feet of interior) and exterior storage area for rental supplies and equipment. o. Restaurants and establishments Where permitted i One1 One(1) parking space for dispensing food except CB -2 each 85 sq. ft. of floor or beverage for area, or parking spaces I. consumption on the equal in number to premises. one-third (1/3) the occupant,load of the seating area, whichever is greater. P. Restaurants - or Where permitted One (1) Parking space for I each 50 sq. ft. of floor L I. IAICROFILIAED BY 'JOR MMIC RICA B' - CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES I 100 I carry out. area, but not less than — 10 spaces. q. Retail stores and Where permitted One (1) parking space for shops (other than listed). except CB -2 each 200 sq. ft. of�floar _ - area. ;R(:l-& r. Studios and stations- Where permitted One (1) parking space for each radio and televion. 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area. S.. Undertaking estab- Where permitted Parking spaces equal in lishments - funeral except CB -2 number to five -ninths homes and mortuaries. (5/9) the occupant load :- in the chapel. I (3) Industrial uses. a. Contractor and Where permitted The sum total of parking construction estab- lishments and yards. spaces shall be determined .l on the basis of floor area a for office space, vehicle repair, etc. as herein a<� set forth. b. Junk yards Where permitted The sum total of parking r spaces shall be determined on the basis of the park- r Ing spaces required for uses -individually such 9.4I as office area and garageri t space. 9 C. Laboratories - Where permitted One (1) space for each 600 l I research, development sq. ft. of floor area. �� } and testing. I d. Manufacturing or Where permitted One (1) parking space for t establishments engaged each 600 sq. ft. of floor f� in production, processing, area. packing and crating, I cleaning, servicing, or g repair of materials, goods, or products. S tI r e. Motor and railroad Where permitted One (1) parking space for freight terminals - each 800 sq. ft, of floor cartage, express and area. parcel delivery. :J f. Printing and pub- Where lishing establish- permitted One (1) parking space for except CB -2 each 300 sq. ft. of floor M L I ei I ! 880 I ti I4ICROFILMED BY .—JORIM CEDAR RAPIDS MICR6LAB. • DES MOINES I ments. g. Warehouses for non -wholesale establishments. h. Wholesale estab- lishments includ- ing warehousing and office area. (4) Institutional uses. a. Civic, cultural and historical institutions. 101 area. Where permitted According to the following table: Where permitted Where permitted except CB -2 b. Homes - children's Where permitted aged, group, conval- escent, rest and nursing homes, sanitariums and asylums. c. Hospitals. Where permitted d. Schools - elemen- Where permitted tary and junior high. e. Schools - senior Where permitted high, trade schools and colleges (private). f. Schools - kinder- Where permitted garten schools, except CB -2 preschools, and day nurseries. RAP Square feet Number of of gross floor area parking spaces 5,000 to 25,000 5 25,000 to 50,000 1 additional for each 5,000 square feet One (1) parking space for each 500 square feet of floor area. One (1) parking space for each 800 sq. ft. of floor area used or intended to be used by the public. One (1) parking space for each three (3) beds. One and three quarters (1 3/4) parking spaces for each hospital bed. Three (3) parking spaces for each classroom. 10 parking spaces for each classroom. Two (2) spaces for each classroom plus stacking spaces equivalent to 10 percent of the designed _;m r i I MICROFILMED BY --� I "JORM.- MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES r r � t� 102 capacity of the school (5) Places of assembly. recreation, entertainment and amusement. Bowling alleys. Where permitted Three (3) parking spaces except CB -2 for each alley. b. Churches. Where permitted Parking spaces equal in except CB -2 number to one-sixth (1/6) the occupant load in main auditorium. C. Clubs and lodges. Where permitted•. Parking spaces equal in except CB -2 number to one-third (1/3) of the.occupant load of the lodge or meeting room or thelargest room in the'building, whichever is greater. d. Estab listiments or enterprises' of a recreational'or an entertai'nment' natbre ,(for uses not otherwise listed): 1. Spectator, ,t .` ype - Where•permilted Parking spaces equal in sports auditoriums,."'. except CB -2;- number to 'One-fifth i arenas,: theaters,.'stadiums;: . _.. _.'> (1/5) the occupant,load convention halls of the 'seating area. and exhibition hells. t 2. Participating Where type- skating exce .. t CB -2 per�Itted,•, Parking spaces equal in rinks, dance P - number to two-thirds (2/3) halls, tennis..- the designed maximum capacity courts, swimming '•., _ of participants in the Pools, archer facility. Y, ., l -7. ranges, gynmasiums, pool'halIs. v..r '' e. Golf course. Where permitted Two2 ar ( )parking spaces aror each.green (hole). f. Golf driving range,. Where permitted:,bne (1) parking space for each tee, if pro- vided, or one (1) — parking space for each 20 feet of range width (along the tees): 990 ti r-- I MICROFILMED BY 1. '-"JORM MIC R+LAB '• CEDAR RAAIDS DES MOINES � I r I� 1 i MICROFILMED BY j - JC)RM MIC R6LAB I j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYES , I ; _y 103 w i h. Libraries, museums Where permitted One (1) parking space for �. and art galleries. except CB -2 each 300 sq. ft. of floor t area. i. Theaters (drive-in). Where permitted Stacking spaces equal. in number to 10 percent of the vehicle capacity of the theater shall be pro- vided outside the ticket booth. (6) Other uses. For uses not listed, parking spaces shall be provided on w+ the same basis as required for the most similar listed use as deter- mined by the Building Official. (b) General rules a licable to off-street arkin . The following �.� rules sha govern n the design, locat on and number of off-street parking and stacking spaces, ,aisles and drives. W (1) Where a fractional space results, the number of parking spaces h+ required is the next largest whole number. i w (2) Whenever a building erected after the effective date of this A Chapter is enlarged in floor area, number of dwelling units, r ti seating capacity or other manner to create a need for an j iaf increase in the number of existing parking spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. , (3) Whenever a building existing prior to the effective date of this Chapter is enlarged to the extent of less than 50 percent in floor area, the addition or enlargement shall comply with the parking requirements set forth herein. (4) Whenever a building existing prior to the effective date of this *+ Chapter is structurally altered by one or more additions, the sum total of which increases the floor area to the extent of 50 j y percent or more, the original building and all structural i alterations shall thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein. f A4 (5) Whenever a use existing prior to the effective date of this Chapter is converted to another use, the use shall thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein. { (6) In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately. F (7) The storage of merchandise, materials, equipment, obsolete or junk vehicles, or the major repair of vehicles is prohibited in " required off-street parking spaces. M., I I SSo 1 i MICROFILMED BY j - JC)RM MIC R6LAB I j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYES , I ; _y r 104 (c) Design requirements. — (1) All parking spaces, stacking spaces, drives and aisles shall be constructed of asphalt, concrete or similar permanent dust free surface. (2) Parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions as follows: a. Except as otherwise specified in Figure 2 or 3 below, parking spaces shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet in width and 19 feet in length. b. For up to 25 percent of the required number of parking spaces, the parking spaces may be seven and a half (7h) feet in width by 15 feet in length if the parking spaces - are signed "Compact Cars Only." The length and width of such parking spaces for angular parking shall be pro- portional to the width and length of regular parking spaces as determined from Figures 2 and 3. (3) Stacking spaces shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width and 18 feet in length. (4) Aisles shall have a width as indicated in Figures 1, 2 or 3 below.. i (5) In parking areas and at the intersection of drives and aisles, curb returns shall be provided with'a minimum radius of five (5) feet. (6) All parking spaces, stacking spaces, fdves and aisles in parking areas required by this Chaptell be pitched or curbed and drained to prevent the flow oer from such areas onto streets and alleys which do not adequate drainage facilities. (7) Parking spaces shall be provided with car stops so located that no part of a parked vehicle will extend beyond the lot line. (8) Portions of a lot not required for drives, parking, vehicular maneuverability, or for buildings and structures shall not be paved but landscaped with such materials as, but not limited to, trees, shrubbery or grass and continuously maintained. (9) If two or more parking areas are provided on a lot, the parking areas shall be designed such that an aisle in one parking area is not used as a drive in providing the only means of access to another parking area. (10) Parking areas with more than 50 parking spaces shall be provided with at least one (1) drive through or abutting the parking area to which aisles which are perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the drive shall intersect. ':• '%I r MICROFILMED BY I "DORM MIC R6LA B CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ((ii AS- Parking Dimensions i c oc'•e' fall lea .jail (d)- I'• I,_`r 49'• e' curb io curb — �Ilor� G• raiecd curb line �Z �'. )or rear � o�arlrn9 I I PY Of cue b _,K•'.s' #e L olkr leg (r) I.gh parlrin9 barr..CM / los l,nn.Q 1� •fIYsci• curb -0 ��-- \ -• 10 O 7 10 ID IO rOG�rO (A) (b) (q (d) (el -fell stall 10 a(ele car curb Wall odeflap ib 11M uirb olidfh inglb )oculi oJcrlap q' -Oe Iq=1G IS' -d Ii' -7• Seg -e Aa -to q'-4 ZO'-C 1'S'•Ce Isw •'S9' -e 4L'-ve 14-1• 54'•0 44-I1e 141CROFIL14ED BY "JORM- MICR46LA13 J /1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOI YES � _y LD• Pml.i„g Dlmenslonb is Jell (d) ID -O' (b)�ID'•ri 1-9� 7p'. 4• curb io curb •fir e / wh Oliva 1:q' �mr Rr L . ail or curb I• olree♦• Garb _ eiell sell eiek , c4%rlwr+1' oJcrlsP aidVa 46cvrb 44%lcngiji; io„yYll o.IrrLp . '9.� L••Or ' - tD:or to -i cd.da p,. Lr ' t6,•or. 11=0` " _0./� 55.7 W=0• {,t'•4r ID'4�• ,11.4' .^ (,1-d'c 54�-Or .. .. ne ant -o:,neD parking n t Li, he =y, i . :ckl, 1 � MICROFILMED BY l- JORM MICR#LAO- --_1 CEDAR RAPIDS r DES M014ES i -y i= 90• ps,klnp Dlmrnslons o J�11 vb Til (CO 6c' • Igt_o (a) [4' (b) Iq'-o `,.o r'•p' �+ De' -c• Curb iv curb I' i it � a a 4-d fer rm� D J o,ocrh.ng 1 or Y .y i I I I a '.ppsfO 7 _ y4•rah rub Op (a) ,_ .yFal� sFall a'nls car curb wall I t ji Width fi� cub JidHt kMl% {o Wall I. s 91 '.0' 4.0' 19'o, Zr•e 9'.40 9.0�r iz••Oo. f 1 ��•as 19' C• Z,4}p' 10.0 G1 •a 1. I Ir - MICROFILMED R9 I � --JORM MICR�LAB I � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � 7 + r WIN'J 105 _ (d) Parking and stacking space aisle and driveway location. (1) ' excepaies and driveways as stheaces shallbelocatednonand thessameilotsac use served _ provided in subsection (e). (2) In R zones and in the C and I zones within 50 feet of an R zone, located in the front yard except on a no parking space shall be regularly constructed "aisle" or as otherwise provided below. (3) In the ORP Zone, no parking space shall be located in the front to 10 of the yard, except that visitor parking equal percent' be located in the front number of required parking spaces, may yard not closer than 50 feet to the street. (4) For detached single family dwellings in the AG and R zones, (1) of the required parking spaces may L; except the RS -8 Zone, one be in the front yard on a regularly constructed "aisle" p provided provided that not less than 50 percent of the front yard area shall remain in open space free of impervious surface. (5) For attached single family dwellings, detached single family side in>I w dwellings and single family dwellings with a zero yard two (2) of the required parking the RS -8 Zone, and duplexes, be in the front yard on a regularly M, spaces may provided constructed "aisle" provided that not less than 50 percent of the front yard area shall remain in open space free of impervious surface. (6) Where the paved surface of a street is narrower in width than 28 required by Chapter 32 feet, four (4) of the parking spaces Regulations) may be located in the front yard on a H (Subdivision regularly constructed "aisle.",_; (7) Parking and stacking spaces, drives and aisles may be provided than 50 percent of the in the side yard except that not less remain in open space free of imper- j total side yard area shall .M vious surface. (8) Parking and stacking spaces, drives and aisles may be provided :. in the rear yard. W ov X M (9) Parking areasAshall not be located closer than five (5) feet to I•, s.(Z.� (10) In all t zones, except the RS -8 Zone, and in all other zones abutting an R zone, drives and aisles shall not be located R boundary y closer than three (3) feet to a lot line or an zone and drained to prevent the flow of unless pitched or curbed water onto adjoining property or unless a drainage course has been established along lot lines for the purpose of storm water _ I I runoff. _ S90 1 MICROFILMED RV JORM MICR46LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M01 NES .1 I ' I LIL r �1_ 106 I, (e) Off-street parking located on a separate lot. Except in the CB -2 or CB -5 Zones, where two or more uses share the same off-street parking area or where an increase in the number of spaces is required by a conversion or an enlargement of a use, off-street parking may be located on a separate lot from the use served provided a special exception is granted by the Board of Adjustment and that the following conditions are met: I i i I I 1 J_ _10 (1) Special location plan. A special location plan shall be filed f with the Board by the owners of the entire land area to be included within the special location plan and contain such information deemed necessary to comply with the requirements herein. Evidence of ownership shall be provided. ' (2) Off-street parking location. PIS a. In R and C zones, the nearest point of the parking area to 1p the nearest point of the building that the parking area is required to serve shall not be greater than 300 feet. w b. In I and ORP zones, the nearest point of the parking area to the nearest point of the building that the parking area is required to serve shall not be greater than'600 feet. ` ra e' (3) Where off-street parking is used jointly by two (2) or more uses f the number of parking spaces shall be equal to the sum total of ., off-street parking space requirements of all such uses: (4) Up to 50 percent of the parking spaces required for theaters, > bowling alleys, dance halls, clubs and semi-public uses or restaurants and up to 100 percent for a church may be shared by N banks and savings and loan institutions, offices, retail stores, repair shops, service establishments and similar uses not normally open, used or operated during the same hours as determined by the Board. (5) In instances where a use is within 300 feet of a City -owned parking facility, up to 50 percent of the required number of parking spaces may be provided in the parking facility. (6) A written agreement properly executed by the owners within the J area of the special location plan assuring the retention of the parking •spaces and binding upon their successors and assigns shall be submitted with the special location plan. (7) In assessing an application. -for a special exception, the Board i shall consider the desirability of the location of off-street parking on a lot separate from the use served in terms of pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety and any detrimental effects such off-street parking may have on adjacent property. In the instance where an applicant wishes to provide off-street parking in a City -owned parking facility, the Board shall ti substantiate that, with the addition of the number of cars for a use accommodated in the facility, the capacity of the parking facility will not be exceeded. 141CROFILMED BY � JORM MIC RfitLAB � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i i i i I I 1 J_ _10 r 107 I7iti�-d.+ix�—� MICROrILMED BY I i i JORM MIC R<SL A 13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 1 _y (f) Screening rqguirements. In addition to the applicable requirements _ for screening of the following screening requirements in connection with parking areas s all be met: (1) Where more than four (4) off-street parking spaces are provided on a lot within 50 feet of an abutting lot with a residential use which requires four (4) or fewer parking spaces, the portion I of the parking area within 50.feet of the abutting lot shall be _ screened from view within the abutting lot or at such time as provided in Sec. 1-jlaa� (2) Where more than four (4).off-street parking spaces.are provided on a lot within 100 feet across the street from a lot with a residential use which requires four (4) or fewer parking spaces, the portion of the parking area within 100 feet shall be _ screened from view within the lot or at such time as provided in GSec. l- (3) The materials for screening and the placement shall comply with the regulations of Sec. 1- ;.•. (g) Off-street arkin in the CB -5 Zone. Except asotherwiseprovided, , off-street parking rn the CB -5 zone sha11 be permitted only after approval of a special exception by ,the Board of Adjustment.. The Board shall consider the. 'impact of the proposed parking upon surrounding uses in relation to the following requirements: ti (1) Minimum spaces. A minimum of 15 spaces shall be provided. ng.• In .to the applicable, requirements. for •.Scrieniaddition ; :. „• screening of ..subsection (.f) herein„ wheie.i.p;rking area_abuts a it shall, be separated therefrom by, a•iolid.fence,• wall, ,street evergreen.hedge or earthen berm having.a height of:not less ,than three (3) feet nor more than five (5) feet. e -n (3) Access.. Each entrance and exit to Lhe parking area shall be constructed so. that vehicles entering or leaving the parking area shall be clearly visible to a pedestrian on any sidewalks at a distance of,p9t,.les@,,than 1q, feet. (4) Signs. Appropriate dire4tionaj-signs, shall be.placed including +' i r1 stop signs clearly posted at the exits. (h) Special vehicle parking and ,storagt.,tYCertain vehicles because -of special characteristics shalI comAV.wYth MV following requirements: - i Dermal •1+yps (1), Vehicles more.than seven•t!)'feet,in height shall not be parked in the front yard except upon a regularly constructed aisle for the purposes of loading and unloadong. •'ti (2) Commercial vehicles designed for the shipment of detonable materials or flammablq polids,I,Mquids or gases shall not be parked on any lot in alhiR zone except for the purpose of making local deliveries. MICROrILMED BY I i i JORM MIC R<SL A 13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 1 _y 1 I 1 J IA ICAOF ILMED BY JORM MICR6LA13 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i _ter- Y 108 v+ 4 (i) Parking for handicapped persons. Where a use is required to provide for handicapped persons, at least two (2) percent of the parking spaces w shall be set aside and identified with signs for use by handicapped Ij persons. The spaces shall be a minimum of 12 feet 6 inches wide and located with convenient access to the building. A smooth, unimpeded surface shall be provided from the parking spaces to the building entrance. Sec. 1-4H . Off-street loading requirements. +� + Except in the CB -5 Zone, off-street loading spaces shall be provided I' and maintained in compliance with the following requirements: ha � �t (a) Required number of off-street loading spaces. With any retail use, [ warehouse, supply house, wholesale distributor, manufacturing establishment, industrial or research laboratory, or similar use which �s requires the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or vans and which has a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more, there shall be provided the minimum number of loading spaces as follows: (a j Square Feet of Aggregate Minimum Required Number Gross Floor Area of Spaces j }a �� 10,000 to 20,000 1 •'' 20,000 .to 40,000 2 40,000 to 80,000 3 80,000 to 120,000 4 �.� 120,000 to 160,000 5 For each additional 80,000 1 additional I»f (b) General rules a licable to off-street loading. In the design, location and number o o -street oad ng spaces, the rules for computing off-street parking (Sec. 1-) shall apply. 1 t� (c) Design requirements. (1) All loading spaces shall be constructed of asphalt, concrete or similar permanent dust free surface. � Iti '4 (2) Loading spaces shall be a minimum of 10 feet im%width, 25.feet in length, and 12 feet in height, exclusive of aisles. When I �l more than two (2) spaces are required, the spaces other than the first two (2) shall be not less than 12 feet in width, 60 feet in length, and 14 feet in height. (3) All loading spaces shall be pitched and drained to prevent the flow of water from such areas onto streets and alleys which do "i not have adequate drainage facilities. �. e (d) Loading space location. (1) Loading spaces shall be located so that trucks or vans to be loaded or unloaded do not back onto or out of a street. 080 IA ICAOF ILMED BY JORM MICR6LA13 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i _ter- Ij 109 (2) In R and ORP zones and in the C and I zones within 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 five (5) feet to a lot line. Sec. 1- Sign Sec. 1- Definitions. The following definitions shall be applicable to the provisions of the sign regulations: (a) Advertising sign. A sign that is not an identification or direc- tional sign. (b) Animated sign. Any sign or part of a sign that moves or has inter- mittent lighting. (c) Balloon. An inflatable bag filled with a gas and suspended in such a way as to attract attention to the premises on which it is located. (d) Banner. A piece of flexible material such as cloth, paper or plastic sheeting and suspended in such a way as to attract attention to the premises on which it is located. (e) Canopy sign. A sign attached to the underside of a canopy, marquee, or any other similar building projection. (f) Construction sign. A temporary sign identifying the architects, engineers, contractors and other individuals involved in the construction of a building and announcing the use of the building. (g) Directional sign. A sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. (h) Directory sign. A sign displaying the name of a building or building complex. 8910 J' MICROFILMED BY "DORM" MICR46LAB" CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES _4 r 11--' 110 (i) Electronic message center. A display area characterized by I changeable or moveable copy such as news print and time and temperature devices, (j) Facia sign. - A single -faced sign which is within the per and paral ell to or at an angle of not more than 30 degrees from the wall of the building on which it is mounted. Such signs do not extend more than one (1) foot out from vertical walls or more than one (1) foot out at the signs I closest point from nonvertical walls. (k) Free standing sign. A permanent sign which is supported by one or more uprights or braces in or upon the ground and not attached to any building or wall. (1) Front wall. The wall of a building upon which a sign is mounted including g elements of the wall or any member or group of members which defines the exterior boundaries of the side of the building on which the sign is mounted and which has a slope of 60 degrees or greater with the horizontal plane. Where a building contains two or more uses, the front i wall of a building as used herein shall also mean the portion of the wall of the building that constitutes the exterior wall of each use. i — (m) Grand opening sign. A temporary sign announcing the opening of a new business, a major remodeling of an existing business, or the dedication of a new public improvement. (n) Hazardous sign. A sign which, because of its construction or state of is likely J repair, to fall or cause possible injury to passers-by; a sign which because of its location, color, illumination, or animation, interferes with, obstructs the view of, or is confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, device; or or a sign which makes use of the words "stop," "drive in," "danger," or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such a way as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic. i — (o) Identification sign. A sign displaying the name, address, crest, insignia or trademark, occupation or profession of an occupant of a building or the name of any building on the premises. — (p) Instt_ 'tutioonal sem, A sign the surface upon which is displayed the name of a religious institution, school, library, community center or similar institution and the announcement of its service or activities. j - (q) Integral sign. A sign for the name of a public building, date of erection, monumental citation, — commemorative tablet and other similar signs when carved into stone, concrete or other building material, or made of bronze, aluminum or other permanent type of construction and made an integral part of the building to which they are attached. } j — i (r) Marquee sign. A sign attached to the face or valence of a marquee, canopy. or any other similar building projection, (s) Monument sign. A sign which is integral to a structural base firmly anchored to the — I ground and in which the sign and the structure are an integral part of one another. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRbLAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i I 1 J _M r r. 111 'v (t) Mural. A large expanse of wall area covered by paint or other _ artistic medium to create a pictorial or abstract design representation which does not contain any advertising, commercial symbolism such as logos or trade marks, or any representation of a product except to identify the artists. 1 — (u) Non -conforming' sign.- A sign that is not permitted in the zone in which it is located by reason of the adoption of this Chapter or subse- quent amendments thereto. (v) Obsolete sign. A sign that advertises an activity, business, product, or service no longer conducted on the premises on which the sign — is located.. (w) Off -premise sign. Any sign which is not an on -premises sign. _ (x) On -premises sign. A sign the primary purpose of which, is to j identify or direct attention to a profession, business, service, activ- ity, product,. attraction or campaign manufactured, sold, offered or to be held upon the premises on which the sign is located.., .. (y) Painted wall sign:. .A sign painted directly on the surface of a building or part of the building. (z) Pennant.•.A flag or banner.that tapers to a point and is suspended in such a way so that it flutters i.n the wind. (aa) Portable sign., A sign that -is not firmly and permanently anchored and secure—d tither a building or the ground: ,•. (bb) Political sign.: A ,temporary -sign :announcingcandidates seeking public or political office or a sign containing 'other election' information, such as "vote today." (cc) Poster. A relatively large printed card or sheet of paper, plastic ti or of eii � similar material posted to advertise or. publicize a product, place or event, coir*� or ' e (dd) Prohibited sgp, igptn. A sig er than, a nonconforming sign, pro- hibited by this Chaep.;;r. the bo'' Inc (ee) Projecting sign...-A:s'i,gp-gthex thiq a facia sign, which extends more than one 1 foot out: from.the wall of thg bttuildriny on which it 1.s•mpunted. 'is:. Public art.. Any work of art expose�lto public view from any' -street right-of-way and which does not contain any advertising, comm9rcial symbolism such ,as. logos and trade.marks;,.l,or..any representation of a product. r •:. ... ` 'roc- , (gg) Public insignias. and flags.. Insigna,,.flags, ,and emblems repre- senting the United States, the State 0 )oN a, or the City or which display the recognized symbol of a non-prgfit organization or institution. , cal fc 880 _ 1f' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB r J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I r r 112 (hh) Public sign. A sign of a non-commercial nature and in the public interest erected by or upon the order of a public officer in the performance of his public duty. Such signs include safety signs, zoning signs, memorial plaques, signs of historical interest and all similar signs, including signs designating hospitals, libraries, schools, ns or places of public interest and concern. airports, and other institutio (ii) Real estate sign. A temporary sign which advertises the sale, rental, or lease of the premises or part of the premises on which the sign is located. j (jj) Roof si n. A sign erected upon or above a roof of a building and — affixed to the roof. _I (kk)Roof line. The highest point for a flat roof; the deck line of a 1 gambre and mansard roof; and the mid -point between the highest and lowest j 1 points of a saddle, hip, or ogee roof. (11) Sale sign. A temporary sign advertising a temporary event such as a — yard or garage sale. j (mm) Seasonal decoration. A display pertaining to recognized national, _ state, or oca ho days'and observances. I� (nn) Si n. A sign is any device or structure visible from a street f inclu, but not limited to, a device or display, other than buildings or landscaping, used in a manner which attracts public attention -to it. The term sign includes, but is not limited to, any and all reading matter, letters, numerals, pictorial representations,. emblems, trademarks, inscriptions, and patterns, whether affixed to a building or otherwise depicted on a building, or separate from any building: Public art, murals, supergraphics, electronic message centers, and seasonal decorations .which contain no advertising are not included in this definition. . — (Do) 5 inner. A device shaped in a form similar to a propeller and designs rotate in the wind to attract attention to the premises on which it is located. (pp) Streamer. A long, narrow strip of material hanging loose at one end and designed to move and flutter in the wind to attract attention to the premises on which it is located. (qq) Subdivision si n. A monument sign designating the name of a subdivtston or arge scale development of a separate tract. (rr) Su er ra hits. Abstract or geometrical designs painted on or otherwise a xe to the walls of a building to improve its esthetic appearance and which does not contain any advertising, commercial symbolism such as logos or trademarks, or any representation of a product. 1. (ss) Swinging sign. A sign which, because of its design, construction, suspension or attachment is free to swing or move noticeably because of pressure from the wind. 990 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES , I 1 _y �r I� 113 _ (tt) Window sign. A sign painted on a window, affixed to a window or _ hanging adjacent to a window and obviously intended to be viewed through the window by the public outside. Merchandise or product displays are not included in this definition. _ Sec. 1-17. General sign regulations. (a) Sign height allowances. (1) A free standing sign shall not exceed a height of five (5) feet above grade in R zones or the height of the building to which it is accessory in other zones provided that in no case shall the height exceed 35 feet. .lav C 1-r� oe? ori. , (2)OO sign, except a directional sign, subdivision sign or temporary sign shall be located between two vision planes which., extend across the lot from theA�►M�_ o the"' 0-1ding line as shown in the following figure. The top plane is a t� horizontal lane located 10 feet above the average grade at the °0and the bottom plane, located 2 feet of 1:3 above the i average grade e, rises at a slo a . 5 ., \ \\\ \V . \\ S/GNS ,o[[OMEO \\ \, � ZONfS \\\\\\\ \ \ •� NN'., 2\ .. \ \\ \. ... ••. •.. R/GNT-OF-MAY \.\\\\\,;.,;'. '•. •`.\\'�: S/DEWAGR I ^STREET ® NO S/GNS A[[OWEO CURB OR EDGE OF TRIMYZE'D S/GNS PERA7iTTE0 PORfiON 516N 11E/61 -IT 1V11O{YA1yCES 880 i 141CROFILMED BY -"JORM - MICR46LAE3 7 � CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOIYES _y 1 J_.J r 114 (3) A directional sign shall not exceed a hei ht of five (5) feet above gradeX U4,,[J,4-, 776 0, (4) Except as otherwise provided, a monument sign shall not exceed a height of five (5) feet above grade. (5) A canopy sign or projecting sign shall not be less than nine (9) feet above grade nor less than 14 feet above drives, aisles and parking spaces. (b) Sign location. I (1) No sign support on a corner lot shall be located within a r _ triangular area at street intersections, two (2) of itssides 20 feet in length and measured along the right-of-way lines from the point of intersection. No sin shall project into this triangle, extended vertically, at an elevation of less than 10 feet above grade. (2) No sign shall be located as to prevent free ingress to or egress I from any door, window or fire escape. No sign shall be attached — to a stand pipe or fire escape. (3) Except where expressly prohibited, signs attached to a building I containing the use which the signs are publicizing, may be _ located on any one building wall. (4) When two or more uses are located in the same building, facia _ signs for a use need not be located on the portion of the wall constituting the exterior wall of the use and may be located on _ any one wall of the building except as otherwise provided. (c) Sign area and determination. -- (1) Sign area. The sign area shall be that area determined by using — actual dimensions whereiregula ity hofesignc sh pe ewarranor approximate s. warrants. h dimensions area nshall include the extreme points or edges of the sign, excluding the supporting structure which does not form part of the sign or the _ display, The area of the sign composed of characters or words attached directly to a building or a wall surface shall be the smallest quadrilateral or hexagonal which encloses the whole group of letters. The area of signs with more than two (2) { f faces shall not exceed that allowed if all faces were in a i. single plane. 1 (2) Front wall area. Where the maximum sign area is regulated on the basis of the area of the front wall of the building, the area of the front wall shall be determined by multiplying the horizontal length of the front wall of the building by the height of the building or the height of the story or stories �- occupied by the use. In the case of a building with two (2) or more uses, the front wall area for a use shall be the area of that portion of the wall of the building that constitutes an exterior wall of the use. ! 880 141CROFILMED RY CORM MIC R�LAB ! I CEDAR RAPIDS DES'MOINES 1 _;w r L 115 (3) Building frontage. Where the maximum sign area is regulated on the basis of the building frontage, the building frontage shall be determined as the horizontal length of the front wall of the building. The length of the front wall of a round building shall be the diameter of the building. _ (4) Corner lots. Buildings on corner lots shall be permitted an additional facia sign area of 65 percent of that permitted for facia signs in general, provided the additional signage is not placed on the front wall of the building. In no instance, however-; shall- the area of the additional signage exceed 10 percent of the area of the wall on which it is located. (5) In uses that are not contained in a building, such as an off- street parking lot, building frontage used to determine sign area shall be construed to mean lot frontage. (d) Sign adiacent to R zones. On -premises signs within or adjacent to an R zone shall meet the following requirements and conditions: :.i ...'.. r;v..;•�f . ,. .. _ q. ' .. ,. , i (1) Fiei" standing and monument signs, except directional signs, subdivision signs and temporary signs located within an R zone or within 60 feet of an R zone on the same side of the street F shall be set back from the:street a minimum distance of. 20 -feet.' ; 1 (2) • • .7 A C ..: , . Free standing signs for a non-residential use within 100 feet of an R zone shall not exceed the maximum height allowed for an LI accessory. building -in the R zone.. 1r _ :•-.; (3) No sign .fora-non-resi•dential:use, other.than:a directional sign or a facia sign•dhich faces the street;'shall,be'located within ri ! 50 feet•of•a residential.. lot -in in.R'zone. s+! (e) Regulations. -..for specific -signs.. i (1) Off -premises signtegulations. j a. There shall not de,ierected or maintained in excess of one c{ (1) sign per:lot'oriseparate:tract and the sign shall not be located.,,closererthan 300 --feet to another off -premises p,l a sign. r• a ,st ve no ..gF,. cY b. Such signs shall qdt be permitted within 120 feet•of.an'R zone boundary, a gi0blic,yank,:public? or- parochial ;school building, church building or cemetery, public museum, or rl buildings designed and erected for the purpose of housing the principal admini'stratirve or judicial seats of city, county, state or federal governments. Between 120 and 300 feet of an R zonei the sigrb®rea of the off-premi ses 1 sign shall be.deducted from thertotal on -premises sign area for the lot on which it is located. ¢I : ; . ns c: - Such %signs shadier comply' with the sign location EI requirements of thEnzone in -which it is located. R r' I' MICROFILMED BY ! � J ! 'JORM MICRbLA13 J l CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVES i i i �� R� 116 d. Roof signs shall be prohibited. e. Such signs shall comply with the sign height requirements of the zone in which it is located. f. Such signs shall not exceed 72 square feet. (2) Grand opening sign. Grand opening signs shall meet the following requirements and conditions: a. Only facia signs, window signs, banners and balloons shall be permitted. b. Facia signs shall be limited to 20% of the area of the front wall of the building. c. Window signs may be of any size. d. Such signs shall not be constructed in such a manner as to constitute a hazard sign. e. Such signs shall not be allowed more than once in any 12 month period for an enterprise under one ownership. f. Such signs shall not remain on the premises for a period of more than 10 days. (3) Political signs. Political signs shall be subject to the following requirements: a. . One (1) non -illuminated sign not to exceed six (6) square feet in area for each candidate or pertinent political issue may be displayed on each lot. b. Such signs shall not be erected earlier than 30 days prior to the date balloting takes place for the candidate or issue indicated on the sign and shall be removed no later than seven (7) days after said balloting date. (4) Construction signs. One (1) non -illuminated construction sign not to exceed six (6).square feet in R zones or 50 square feet in other zones shall be permitted per street frontage on each lot. Such signs shall not extend higher than four (4) feet above grade in R zones or 10 feet above grade in other zones or closer than five (5) feet to any property line unless located on the wall of a building, fence, or protective barricade surrounding the construction. Such signs shall be removed within 48 hours in R zones or within one (1) week in other zones after the completion of construction. (5) Real estate signs. One (1) non -illuminated real estate sign not to exceed six (6) square feet in R zones or 50 square feet in other zones, shall be permitted on each lot. Such signs shall not extend higher than four (4) feet above grade in R zones or 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES I _y J,� I 117 MICROFILMED BY ..JORM-MICFV+LAB' -_J -� f CEDAR RAPIDS DES MO NES J_� 10 feet above grade in other zones or closer than five (5) feet to any property line unless located on the wall of a building or fence. Such signs shall be removed within 48 hours execution 'Offer of an after the to purchase" or a "Contract of Sale." (6) Institutional signs. One (1) institutional bulletin externally or internally board, lighted, not to exceed 24 square feet in area shall be permitted for each institution. Na such sign shall extend higher than six (6) feet above grade. (f) Sians permitted in all zones. Signs hereinafter designated shall be permitted in all zones Rn addition I• to the signs permitted in Sec. (1) Construction signs. (' (2) Directional signs. (3) Directory signs. _ I. (4) Identification signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area. (5) Institutional bulletin boards. (6) Integral signs. (7) Political signs. (8) Public insignias and flags and one (1) private flag displayed in conjunction with public flags w. �I and provided it is not larger 25 square feet in area. than (9) Public signs. I (10) Real estate signs. 1 _. (11) Sale signs. :' (12) Subdivision signs. i. (9) Signs prohibited in all zones. Signs hereinafter designated ohib be prited in ail zones except shall as otherwisepermitted. (1) Obsolete signs. (2) Banners, balloons, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or other similarly moving devices. (3) Swinging signs. (4) Portable signs. — (5) Public property sign except as permitted by the City Council upon review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. MICROFILMED BY ..JORM-MICFV+LAB' -_J -� f CEDAR RAPIDS DES MO NES J_� r 'Lr I—i 118 (6) Hazardous signs. (7) Animated signs. Animated signs are prohibited except for barber poles which do not exceed three (3) feet in height and nine (9) inches in diameter. (8) Projecting signs and devices above public property. Projecting signs and devices above the public right-of-way are prohibited except for the following: a. Time and temperature devices in all C and I zones. b. Public signs. C. Barber poles which do not project into the public right-of-way more than two (2) feet. d. Signs denoting the location of a coin operated telephone. (h) Elimination of a ibited si ns and non-conformin si ns. It is, the intent o t is apte- tat a proh to signs an non -conforming signs be eliminated within the period set forth herein. (1) Prohibited signs. All prohibited signs set forth above shall be removed within 30 days from the passage of this chapter. (2) Non -conforming signs. All signs which were nonconforming signs as of September 11, 1973, and not made conforming by this chapter, shall be removed by September 11, 1981. All non- conforming signs resulting from the adoption of this Chapter shall be removed within a period of not more than eight (8) years 'from the adoption of this Chapter. (3) Replacement of roof signs removed after September 11, 1973. Roof signs in all zones were designated as non -conforming signs as of September 11, 1973. Notwithstanding any other provision of the sign regulations, roof signs that were removed on or after September 11, 1973, may be replaced in their original position and may remain until September 11, 1981, provided such roof signs are not otherwise illegal. If the original sign is no longer existant, a substitute may be used, but such substitute shall be no lar,jer than the original sign, Any person desiring to replace a roof sign removed on or after September 11, 1973, shall obtain an erection permit. No fee for the permit shall be charged. (i) Material and construction requirements, (1) Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in the physical condition required for the original permit. (2) Construction. All signs shall be designed and Constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square foot of area and shall be 141CROFILMED BY JCRM MIC REILAB 1 � CEDAR RAPIDSDES MOINES i — 11 lfcf �. G I_ I I I f � 1 L F. Ij I L 119 _ constructed to receive dead loads as required by the Building _ Code or other ordinances. (3) Illumination. The light source for artificial light reflecting from then ace shall no bsl. from an stre L� — rig -way: ,• (j) Permits required:• It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter, or relocate any sign or structural member, except identification signs not exceeding two (2) square feet, grand opening signs, political signs and non -illuminated window, signs -in -C, ORP and, I. zones, without first obtaining an erection permit from the Building Official and making payment of the required fee established by resolution of the City Council. For signs which are to be altered; an alteration permit shall be obtained. (k) Illuminated sion permits. The application for a permit for erection of a sign in which elect! cal wiring and connections are to be used shall first be submitted to the. Electrical Inspector prior to submission to the Building Official for an erection permit. The Electrical Inspector shall examine the plans and specifications for all wiring and connections to determine if the same are in compliance with the Electrical Code. (1) Applications: Application for erection permits shall be made upon blanks provided',by'the BuildingOfficial and shall- contain or have attached thereto the following',information: r (1) Name, address:, and telephone number of the applicant. _• (2) Location of building, structure, or lot on which the sign is to be attached -or erected;:-, i (3) Position of the'sign�in:relation•to nearby -.buildings -or struc- tures. cPs.: . • _ a.,. i— (4) A sketch of the sign.•with dimensions, a notation of materials used, and a showing of the method of attachment to the ground or building. • . ce perm......,, (5) Signature of an::•engineer, architect or other suitable and qualified person certifying that the sign will withstand the specified 30: pounds ped, square foot of wind loading. The _ Building Official;ma�&lcertif�y signs: that do not project more than one (1) foot away from the mounting surface of the building. ._. see r.:I:•.. — ceI (6) Name of per..son,,firmnjcorgocatioo•, or association erecting the sign. :rm Z" — (7) An electrical permit required for•an illuminated sign: (8) A certificate of .insurancet:which meets the requirements of — paragraph 1//_•• one S t mI 1 I4ICROFILMED BY i 1 I JORM MICR6LA6 j CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOMES YSO _y r 120 (9) Such other information as the Building Official shall require to show full compliance with these regulations. (m) Insurance requirements. Every applicant for a sign permit shall file with the Building Official a certificate of liability insurance, except for grand opening signs, with coverage limits of $100,000 per, person and $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and 100,000 for property damage liability. The City shall be designated an "additional insured" and be notified 30 days in advance of the termination of the harmless the Policy by the insured or insurer; said policy shall indemnify and save lid all the City ould incurror suom ffer by reason of judgment, permit cost or expense which If not been iccompi�wi hinhsixork (6) umonthseafterer an dateofissuance, said permit shall become null and void. Sec. 1-0, Zone sign regulations. (a) A9 and R zone regulations. (1) Permitted signs and regulations. a• Single family, two family, and multiple family dwellings; and fraternities, sororities or rooming houses: 1• One (1) on -premises identification facia or free - J standing sign not to exceed two (2) square feet shall be permitted for each dwelling unit. Said signs may be externally lighted. 2 roomingmulti-family shallilinbe pfraternity, y, sorority or ermittedan additional on - premises identification facia sign of maximum size in .. cc rdance lighted. ith the following schedule. Said sign ~1 Building Frontage -- ---�� Si n Area up to 40 feet 4 square feet 40 feet to 120 feet 12 square feet -: 120 feet or more 24 sn„a"e #_-. I 3• A fraternity, sorority or rooming house shall be I permitted an on -premises identification free- standing or monument sign not to exceed twenty-four j irk (24) square feet. Said sign may be lighted. I b• Religious institutions and related facilities, clubs and semi-public uses, and commercial uses other than nursing homes and group care facilities shall be permitted on - premises identification facia, free-standing or monument sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet. Said sign L� may be lighted. t , 141CROFILMED BY .I JORM-MICR46LAB I I 1 � CEDAR RAPIDS - DES n1014ES ; i _y �1_ 121 C. Nursing homes and group care facilities shall be permitted an on -premises identification facia, free-standing or monument sign of maximum size in accordance with the following schedule. Said sign may be lighted. Building Frontage Sign Area up to 100 feet 24 square feet _ 100 feet or more 32 square feet (2) Special requirements. None. (b) CO -1 and CN -1 zone regulations. i • (1) Permitted signs and requirements. [� a. Signage for residential uses shall be subject to the requirements for the same uses in the AG and R zones. I' b. Not more than one (1) of the following types of signs (a or i~ b) shall be permitted: i 1. On -premises identification and advertising facia signs, the total area of which shall not exceed 10% of the area of the front wall of the building, shall be permitted. Said signs may be lighted. 2. One (1) on -premises identification or advertising monument sign not to exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage nor 50 square feet shall be permitted. Said sign may be lighted. — C. One (1) on -premises identification canopy sign per en- trance, not to exceed four (4) square feet shall be per- mitted. Said sign may be lighted. d. Window signs shall be permitted provided they do not exceed four (4) square feet or 25% of the area of the — window upon which the sign is affixed, whichever is less. These signs may advertise the name, days and hours of operation, telephone number and other related information about the business being conducted on the premises. These signs may also include information relative to the acceptance of credit cards or bank cards. (2) Special requirements. a. Standard signage appearing as an integral part of the accessory equipment to automobile service stations includ- ing gasoline pumps, oil display racks, and portable tire racks shall be permitted. Lb. In the event that two (2) or more uses are located in a building and individual facia signs are erected in lieu of I I ssv 1 141CROFILMED BY I I. "JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I --A J1 r V _y 122 individual monument signs, a common free-standing or monument sign, which' may be internally lighted or externally lighted, may be erected provided the following conditions are met: i 1. The area of the common sign shall not exceed one-half (�S) square foot for each lineal foot of total build- ing frontage nor 75 square feet, 2. The area of the common sign shall be deducted from the total permitted facia I sign area for all of the uses, and 3. The area of the common sign shall be deducted an equal amount from the permitted facia sign area for each l use. is (c) CC -2 and CI -1 zone regulations. C i (1) Permitted signs and requirements. j r a. On -premises identification and advertising facia signs, the total area of which shall not exceed 20% of the area of the front wall of the building 150 j nor square feet, shall be permitted. Said signs may be lighted. I - b. Not more than one (1) of the following signs (1 or 2) shall be .J permitted. i 1. One (1) on -premises identification or advertising monument sign not to exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of building frontages 125 nor square feet shall be permitted. Said sign may lighted. j 2. One (1) on -premises identification ' or advertising free-standing sign not to exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage nor 125 square feet shall be i permitted. No dimension of said sign shall exceed 15 feet. Said i sign may be lighted. J c. An off -premises sign subject to the requirements of shall be permitted. t d. One (1) on -premises identification canopy sign per en- trance to not exceed six (6) square feet shall be per- mitted. Said sign may be internally lighted. e. Window signs shall beer"itted P provided they do not exceed four (4) square feet or 25% of the area of the windouThese affixed, ' whichever signs gnswmayh the advertise isris e5 ethe I J name, daysandhou sof operation, telephone number and other related information l_ about the business being conducted on the premises. These signs may also include information relative to the L I acceptance'of credit cards or bank cards. SSD 1 MICROFILMED BY ' "JORM MICR#LABS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MD1.IES _y r 123 (2) Special requirements. i a. Standard .signage appearing as an integral, part of the accessory equipment to automobile service stations in- accessory gasoline pumps, oil display racks, and portable tire racks shall be permitted. b. In the event that two (2) or more uses are located in the same building and individual facia signs are erected in lieu of individual monument signs -and free-standing signs, a common free-standing sign or monument sign, which may be lighted, may be erected provided the following conditions are met: 1. The area of the common sign shall not exceed one-half .(h) square foot for each lineal foot of total build- ing.frontage nor 125 square feet, 2. The area of the common sign shall be deducted from the total permitted facia sign area for all of the uses, (� and I ; 3. The area of the common sign shall be deducted an equal I' amount from the permitted facia sign.area'for each •use. c.., h f (d) CB -2 zone regulations: (1) Permitted( signs and requirements. ; ' a. Signage- for :residential uses shall be subject to the requirements for the same uses in the AG and R zones. r b. On -premises identification and advertising facia signs, the total area of which shall not exceed 20% of the area of the front wall of.the building nor. 150 square feet, shall be permitted. Said sign may be:internally or externally lighted. C. Not more than one (1) of the following signs (1 or 2) shall be permitted. *eM Sr' 1. One (1) on -premises identification or advertising Fi monument sign:not tol:exceed one (1) square foot per _ lineal foot of building frontage nor 50 square feet shall be permitted. Said sign may be internally or externally lighted.` ' I 2. One (1) on -premises identification or advertising free-standing sign notrto exceed one (1) square foot per lineal, footrof 11bui'.lding_frontage nor 50 square ` feet shall be permitteds Said sign may be lighted.' I 48U I' MICROFILMED BY � I-"JORM:MICR LAB { ti �' / � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYES ' >r 124 d. Wall mountedoff-prem'ssigns subject to the requirements of JJ 30.&,/- e. One (1) on -premises identification canopy sign per en- trance sign not to exceed six (6) square feet shall be permitted. Said sign may be lighted. f. Window signs shall be permitted provided they do not exceed four (4) square feet or 25% of the area of the window upon which the signs are affixed whichever is less. These signs may advertise the name, days and hours of operation, telephone number and other related information about the business being conducted on the premises. These signs may also include information relative to the acceptance of credit cards or bank cards. (2) Special requirements. Standard signage appearing as an in- tegral part of the accessory equipment to automobile service stations including gasoline pumps, oil display racks, and portable tire racks shall be permitted. (e) CB -5 zone regulations. (1) Permitted signs and requirements. a. Signage for residential uses shall be subject to the requirements for the same uses in the AG and R zones. b. On -premises identification and advertising facia signs, the total area of which shall not exceed 20% of the area of the front wall of the building nor 150 square feet, shall be permitted. Said signs may be lighted. C. One (1) on -premises identification canopy sign per en- trance not to exceed six (6) square feet shall be per- mitted. Said sign may be lighted. d. For theater and hotel marquees, one (1) on -premises marquee sign not to exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage nor 50 square feet shall be permitted. Said sign may be lighted. e. Window signs shall be permitted provided they do not exceed four (4) square feet or 25% of the area of the window upon which the signs are affixed. These signs may advertise the name, days and hours of operation, telephone number and other related information about the business being conducted on the premises. These signs may also include information relative to the acceptance of credit cards or bank cards. J MICROFILMED BY t i -"JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i 0 L I 1 125 (2) Special requirements. None. (f) CH -1 zone regulations. (1) Permitted signs and requirements. a. On -premises identification and advertising facia signs, the total area of which shall not exceed 20% of the area of the front wall of the building nor 150 square feet, shall be permitted. Said signs may be internally or externally lighted. b. Not more than one (1) of the following signs (1, 2, or 3) shall be permitted: 1. One (1) on -premises identification or advertising monument sign not to exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage nor 75 square feet shall be permitted. Said sign may be externally or internally lighted. 2. One (1) on -premises identification or advertising projecting sign not to exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage nor 75 square feet shall be permitted. Said sign may be internally lighted. 3. One (1) on -premises identification or advertising free standing sign not to exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage nor 125 square feet, shall be permitted. Said sign may be internally or externally lighted. C. An off -pre sign subject to the requirements of $Elio g Ylshall be permitted. S�Lu' ! — d. One (1) on -premises identification canopy sign per en- trance not to exceed six (6) square feet shall be per- mitted. Said sign may be internally lighted. ' e. Window signs shall be permitted provided they do not exceed four (4) square feet or 25% of the area of the window upon which the sign is affixed, whichever is less. These signs may advertise the name, days and hours of operation, telephone number and other related information about .the business being conducted on the premises. These signs may also include information relative to the acceptance of credit cards or bank cards. (2) Special requirements. a. Standard signage appearing as an integral part of the accessory equipment to automobile service stations includ- ing gasoline pumps, oil display racks, and portable tire racks shall be permitted. • MICROFILMED BY ..JORM MICR#Li B- --_, -� CEDAR RAP 1D5 • DES MOINES I _y r I/ f' l ; MICRof IL14ED BY JORM MICR6LA13 .J I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i A`'—. _y 1 a J_� 126 b. In the event that two (2) or more uses are located in the _ same building and individual facia signs are erected in lieu of individual monument signs and free-standing signs, a common free-standing sign or monument sign, which may be internally or externally lighted, may be erected provided - that the following conditions are met: 1. The area of the common sign shall not exceed one-half _ (h) square foot for each lineal foot of total build- ing frontage nor 125 square feet, 2. The area of the common sign shall be deducted from the - total permitted facia sign area for all of the uses, and — 3. The area of the common sign shall be deducted an equal amount from the permitted facia sign area for each — use. _ I (g) I-1, I-2 and ORP zone regulations. _ (1) Permitted signs and requirements. a. On -premises identification and advertising faci4 signs, — the total area of which shall not exceed 20% of the area of — the front wall of the building nor 150 square feet, shall be permitted. Said signs may be internally or externally lighted. b. Not more than one (1) of the following types of signs (1 or 2) shall be permitted. j 1. One (1) on -premises identification monument sign not to exceed one (1) snuare foot per lineal foot of building frontage n r 75 square feet shall be } permitted. In thosr. Instances where the lot frontage exceeds 150 lineal flet, one-half (h) square foot per lineal foot of lot frontage with a maximum signage of 150 square feet shall be permitted. '-' 2. One ( on -premises identification free-standing sign perA not to exceed one-half (h) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage nor 50 square feet shall be permitted. Said sign may be internally or externally lighted. C. An off -premises board sign'AnI and 12 Zones subject to the requirements of 'A 'shall be permitted. i d. Window signs shall be permitted provided they do not exceed four (4) square feet or 25% of the area of the " window upon which the sign is affixed, whichever is less. These signs may advertise the name, days and hours of operation, telephone number and other related information f' l ; MICRof IL14ED BY JORM MICR6LA13 .J I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i A`'—. _y 1 a J_� r I, 127 about the business being conducted on the premises. These signs may also include information relative to the acceptance of credit cards or bank cards. (2) Special requirements. a. Standard signage appearing as an integral part of the accessory equipment to automobile service stations including gasoline pumps, oil display racks, and portable fire racks shall be permitted. b. In the event that two (2) or more uses are 'located in the same building and individual facia signs are erected in lieu of individual monument signs and free-standing signs, a•common free-standing sign or monument sign which may be internally or externally lighted, may be erected provided the following conditions are met:,,; 1. The area of the common sign shall not exceed one-half (h) square foot for each lineal foot of total building frontage nor 125 square feet, :. 2.. The area of the common sign shall be deducted from the total permitted facia signT.area ,fpr all of the uses, and . , . . . • 3. The area of the common •sign:shall•be deducted an equal amount from the permitted facia sign .area for each r use. t •• _ ; Sec. 1- .., Fence*requ rements. (a) Location and height. Fences and .hedges,., when located o- within. a front, side or rear yard or•within five.(5) feet of a lot line, shall be subject to the following location and height requirements:.. . (1) No portion of a fence more than 10 percent solid shall exceed eight (8) feet in height( s and •.c (2) Fences and hedges shall be located so no part thereof is within two.(2) feet of an alley pr a public sidewalk., . .Inc «1 Dr. ... ,. (3) At street intersectiogee no itance or,, hedge more than two (2) feet in height above the curb level, shall be located within a triangular area two (2) of its sides 30 feet in length and measured along „thG.s�righk�;of-,,way,. lines from the point, of intersection. BuG r f-: it (4) In R zones; or within 50 feet of ;an R zone, fences, within the front yard, shall not exceed four .,(4) feet in height, except along primary arterial streets identified in the Comprehensive Plan. t nc ggo t ' MICROFILMED BY I "JORM-MICR6LAB -� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES _ J 1 _y r �r il 1� MICROFIL14ED BY ' i `CORM MIC Rd/CAB I CEDAR RAPIDS - DES tA01YE5 I —y 128 (b) Enclosures. Except as otherwise provided, fenced enclosures shall i be provid— ed for swimming pools with a depth of 18 inches or more and for dog runs, and be subject to the following requirements: (1) An outdoor swimming pool, the edge of which is less than four (4) feet above grade, shall be completely enclosed by a fence r - not less than four (4) feet in height. The fence shall be so constructed as not to allow a five (5) inch diameter sphere to pass through the fence. A principal or an accessory building may be used as part of such enclosure. (2) All gates or doors opening through an enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing and self -latching device for keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times when not ` in actual use, except that the door of any building which forms a part of the enclosure need not be so equipped. The Building Official may permit other protective devices or structures to C be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substitute device or structure is not less than the protection afforded herein. (3) Dog runs shall be enclosed by a fence of sufficient height and construction to contain the dog at all times. (c) Barbed wire and electric fences.' Barbed wire and electric fences shall. be subject to the following requirements: _ (1) Barbed wire shall consist of twisted wires with barbs on each wire a minimum distance of four (4) inches apart. Concertina wire shall be prohibited. I (2) Except for the enclosure of farm animals, barbed wire, fences i. 1 shall only be permitted in a C, I or ORP zone, provided that the bottom strand of barbed wire shall not be less than six (6) feet above grade. (3) Except for the enclosure of farm animals, electric fences shall not be permitted in any zone. (4) No electric fence shall carry a charge greater than 25 milli- amphere nor a pulsating current longer than one-tenth (1/10) per second in a one (1) second cycle. All electric fence charges shall carry the seal of an approved testing laboratory. (5) Barbed wire and electric fences shall be prohibited within five (5) feet of a public sidewalk or within four (4) feet of street right-of-way line where a public sidewalk does not exist. In the latter case, however, either fence may be erected or constructed along the right-of-way line if the property owner agrees to move the fence back the required distance within two (2) months after the installation of a public sidewalk. Said agreement shall be processed with the application for a permit. L 1� MICROFIL14ED BY ' i `CORM MIC Rd/CAB I CEDAR RAPIDS - DES tA01YE5 I —y r L; i 129 (d) Permit required. It shall be unlawful to erect or construct or cause to be erected or constructed any electric or barbed wire fence or any fence over six (6) feet in height without obtaining a permit. All applications for fence permits shall be submitted to the Building Official and shall be accompanied by a sketch or design of the proposed fence and a plot plan showing the location of the proposed fence. DIVISION y-. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Sec. 1-6Q. General. The following dimensional requirements shall be applicable in all zones or in.the zones indicated. Sec. 1-,57 . General yard requirements. (a) In an R zone, lots abutting a primary arterial street, -as designated on the Comprehensive Plan Map, shall have a front yard' or a principal building setback of 40 feet. (b) If lots fronting on two (2) or more streets are required to have a front yard, a front yard shall be provided along all streets. (c) Where a frontage is divided among zones with different front yard requirements, the deepest front yard shall apply to the entire frontage. Where an ORP Zone is included among the zones, the front yard required for the ORP Zone need not be considered provided lots within 100 feet of the ORP Zone shall have a front yard with not less than 20 feet. (d) Where a lot in a C or I zone abuts an R zone, a yard at least equal to Ithe abutting yard required in the R zone shall be provided along the R zone boundary line. (e)In all C, I and ORP zones there may be more than one building on a lot provided that the yards, ,if required, are maintained.around the group of buildings. (f) There may be two (2) or more related multi -family, Hotel, motel or institutional buildings on a lot provided that: (1) the required yards are provided around the group of buildings, and ¢/jU�1! cwlfl+6 RA -so 4w) (2),(the buildings are separated by a horizontal dais �ejYnce that i eaual to the height of the hiahest build:..-_ rt//rr66- (g) There"slffill'Se a "miniilwdl of•"1 (6) _70(ef bet "teen all unaftacKec buildings. (h) Residential uses, except motels and hotels, located at ground level in a C zone, shall be provided with the yards required in the RS -5 zone. (i) In all zones, if a side or rear yard is provided where not required, the side or rear yard shall be at least five (5) feet wide. r•.___ 141CRONWE0 BY ' J JORM MICR46LAE3 � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOPJES I 886 J -y r r� 130 Sec. 1 - Permitted obstructions in required yards. The following obstructions may be located in the required yards specified subject to the special conditions indicated, - (a) In any yard. (1) Architectural features. Eaves, cornices, marquees, awnings, canopies, belt courses, sills, buttresses, or other similar architectural features may project into any yard provided that such projections from a principal building shall not be closer l than two (2) feet to any side' or rear lot line of a reversed - corner lot. Such projections from an accessory building shall not be closer than one (1) foot to a side or rear lot line of a reversed corner lot. (2) Chimneys and fireplaces. Chimneys and fireplaces may project C -• into any yard provided that such chimneys and fireplaces shall not be closer than three (3) feet to any side or rear lot line, (3) Uncovered porches, balconies and landings. Uncovered porches, - balconies and platforms or landings may extend into any yard provided that such projections shall not extend into a front yard more than six (6) feet nor be closer than three (3) feet to any side lot line or rear lot line of a reversed corner lot. (4) Ramps. Ramps and fences, guard railings or other' architectural J devices for safety protection along ramps may extend into any yard provided that such ramps do not extend Me $PeAt yaad maps-thap p4jA f6) kat Me clos-er-- --th__anppthree (3)eet to any iy sid�rar lot lines$ 0.0 A* C E w"AA2• - (5) Fire escapes and unenclosed stairways. Fire escapes and unenclosed stairways may extend into any yard provided they _ shall not extend into a4yard more than three and one-half (3h) feet. (6) Fences and hedges. FenCas and hedges may be located in any yard subject to the regyirem@Ats of Sec. 1-. (7) Ornamental features. Light fixtures, flag poles, arbors, _ ` '����• trellises, fountains, sculptures, plant boxes, plants and trees and other similar ornam@ntal f9atures may be located in any yard rovided that: -� :. a. At street intersectionB, no ornamental feature more than two (2) feet in height above the curb level shall be located within a triangular area two (2) of its sides 30 ! feet in length and measured along the rights-of-way lines from the point of intersection, and l_ b. Trees planted in the front yard shall comply with the locational requirgments of Sec. 1- y� and the Forestry Ordinance of the City Code of Ordinances. lJ I. - SSo MICROFIL14ED By JORM MICR46LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J _y r 131 (8) Signs.' Except as otherwise provided in Sec. 1-Zz, signs may _ be located in any yard. (9) Off-street parking. Except as otherwise provided in Sec. 1- open off-street parking may be located in any yard. — (10) Coin operated telephones and fuel dispensing equipment. In commercial and industrial zones, coin operated telephones and fuel dispensing equipment may be located in any yard. (11) Mechanical• and electrical appurtenances, other than noise generating devices and equipment, such as air conditioners and ^ heat pumps, required to operate and maintain the building may be located in any yard. " (b) In any yard except the front yard. Accessory buildings may be r, located in any yard except the front yard. l -. (c) In any yard except the side yard. -^ (1) In an R zone, noise generating devices and equipment, including but not limited to air conditioning condensors, heat pumps and i filter pumps may be located in any yard except the side yard a unless such devices and equipment are located at least 15 feet MI from a side lot line or the rear lot -line of a reversed corner lot. (2) In an. R zone, bay windows and .similari projecting windows may extend into any yard except the. side yard or the rear yard of a reversed corner lot. Sec. 1- Requirements and exceptions for. established setbacks.. Where at least 50 percent of the lotsalong a frontage are occupied ' by principal -buildings that deviate more than five (5) feet from the required front yard,. the minimum front yard for each lot shall be established in the following manner: „I one i 1 i : (1) If all the principal buildings along a frontage have a setback of more than five (5) feet of the required front yard, the front !.1 •, yard shall be equivalent. -to the,setback of the closest principal building to the street. ,w (2) If all the principal buildings are located more than five (5) feet closer to the street than the required front yard, the front yard shall. be..established..five (5) feet closer.to,the street than the required. front -yard provided the front yard for ?I residential buildings shall not be -less than 20 feet. IE (3) • If (1) or (2) is not the case, the front yard for each lot shall I be determined as follows: I 1.' rs 'C I M � bb SbO 14]CROr IL14ED By i -CORM MIQ RbLAB j I I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES h1O1YES i d. S� 132 a. Interior and double frontage lots. 1. The front yard of a lot shall be established as an average of the setcacks of the principal buildings on the abutting lots to each side provided the front yard for residential buildings shall not be less than 20 feet. 2. Where a principal building is located on an abutting lot on one side only, the minimum front yard shall be equal to the setback of the principal building on the abutting lot provided the front yard shall not be less than the required front yard. b. Corner lots. The minimum front yard of a corner lot shall be the required front yard for the zone in which it is located. Sec. 1-%54. Height exceptions. (a) The following structures or parts thereof shall be exempt from the height limitations set forth in the zones indicated. (1) In all zones. a. Chimneys or flues. b. Church spires. C. Cupolas and domes not used for the purpose of obtaining habitable floor space. d. Farm structures including barns, silos, storage bins and similar structures when associated with a farm: e. Flag poles. f. Parapet or fire walls extending not more than three (3) feet above the limiting height of the building. g. Poles, towers and other structures necessary for essential services. h. Roof structures including elevator bulkheads, stairways, ventilating fans,, cooling towers and similar necessary mechanical and electrical appurtenances required to operate and maintain the building. i. Television antennas and similar apparatus. (2) In the C, I and ORP zones. 1' I 141CROFILMED Ry J DORM MIC RIilrLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i I-1 i S� 132 a. Interior and double frontage lots. 1. The front yard of a lot shall be established as an average of the setcacks of the principal buildings on the abutting lots to each side provided the front yard for residential buildings shall not be less than 20 feet. 2. Where a principal building is located on an abutting lot on one side only, the minimum front yard shall be equal to the setback of the principal building on the abutting lot provided the front yard shall not be less than the required front yard. b. Corner lots. The minimum front yard of a corner lot shall be the required front yard for the zone in which it is located. Sec. 1-%54. Height exceptions. (a) The following structures or parts thereof shall be exempt from the height limitations set forth in the zones indicated. (1) In all zones. a. Chimneys or flues. b. Church spires. C. Cupolas and domes not used for the purpose of obtaining habitable floor space. d. Farm structures including barns, silos, storage bins and similar structures when associated with a farm: e. Flag poles. f. Parapet or fire walls extending not more than three (3) feet above the limiting height of the building. g. Poles, towers and other structures necessary for essential services. h. Roof structures including elevator bulkheads, stairways, ventilating fans,, cooling towers and similar necessary mechanical and electrical appurtenances required to operate and maintain the building. i. Television antennas and similar apparatus. (2) In the C, I and ORP zones. 1' I 141CROFILMED Ry J DORM MIC RIilrLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i r _Nw 133 a. Grain elevators. b. Stacks. C. Storage tanks and water towers. id. Radio and television communication towers. (b) In all zones, except the ORC Zone, the maximum height in each zone may be increased provided that for each foot of height increase above the maximum height limitation there is provided an additional two (L) feet of front, side and rear yards. DIVISION NONCONFORMITIES �i I Sec. 1-.S.S. Intent. It is the intent of this Division to restrict and eventually elim- inate nonconforming uses because they have been found to be incompatible with permitted uses in the zone involved. Nonconforming buildings shall be regulated to prevent an increase in the degree of nonconformity. The lawful use of any building or land existing on the effective date of this Chapter may continue although such use or land does not conform with the provisions of this Chapter. Sec. 1-.5jo . General provisions. (a) Construction prior to Chapter. Nothing in this Division shall require any change in plans, construction or designated, use of a building or structure for which a building permit has lawfully been issued prior to the effective date of this Chapter. Construction shall be deemed to include excavation and demolition of existing buildings. (b) Unlawful use not authorized. Nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted as authorization for the continuance of the use of a structure or land in violation of the zoning regulations in effect prior to the enactment of this Chapter. Sec. 1- :57. Non -conforming lots of record. (a) A building for any use permitted in a zone may be erected on any lot of record on the effective date of this Chapter notwithstanding the lot's failure to meet the requirements of the zone for lot frontage, width and area provided that in an R zone only a single family dwelling and accessory buildings may be erected on any lot which fails to meet the requirements of lot area for a duplex or multi -family dwelling. (b) A single family dwelling on a nonconforming lot may be repaired, reconstructed or structurally altered provided a structural alteration does not increase the degree of non -conformity with lot yard and area requirements. A two-family or multi -family building located on a non- conforming lot which does not meet the lot area requirements may be repaired and may be remodelled to a lesser number of units but shall not be reconstructed or structurally altered. M MICROFILMED Re I � J -JO RI14 MIC RbLA13 1 1 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES I i r 134 (c) If two or more abutting lots or portions thereof become in single _ ownership, the land involved shall be deemed a single parcel for the purposes of this Chapter and no portion of said parcel shall be sold or used in a manner which diminishes compliance with lot frontage, width and area requirements. Sec. 1- Non -conforming uses. (a) No existing structure devoted to a use not permitted by this Chapter in the zone in which it is located shall be enlarged, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered except as provided herein. (b) No non -conforming use may be extended through additional parts of a building nor occupy any land outside such building not occupied on the effective date of this Chapter. (c) A non -conforming use may be changed only to a use permitted in the same or higher zone. For the purposes of this section, the same zone means the most restrictive zone in which the non -conforming use is a permitted use; a higher zone means a zone which is more restrictive than (' the most restrictive zone in which the nonconforming use is a permitted use. If it is changed to a higher or conforming use, it may not resume the prior non -conforming use. I I- IA (r)ed ddama�structure by fire,devoted explosionact ofGod non -conforming orebywhich a publiceenemyen stoothe IW� Ib� o or more of its assessed valuation, shall thereafter conform 0 _! to the provisions of this Chapter. Where the damage is less than k4 such structure may be restored to the same non -conforming use as existed` before such damage. - (e) A non -conforming use of land may not be extended to occupy a greater _ area of land than was occupied on the effective date of this Chapter nor may additional structures be erected in connection with such non- conforming use of land. _ (f) Any non -conforming use -of land or. buildingswhich has ceased by discontinuance fora( one eriod of 1 P )year shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this Chapter. Mi _y i (g�junkyards shall conform with the requirements of Section i Sec. 1- Nonconforming buildings. I Any building which contains a conforming use but could not be built under the terms of this Chapter by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards, its location on the lot, orother•requirements j concerning the structure, may continue subject to the following conditions: (a) Any nonconforming building which has been destroyed or damaged by��� fire, explosion, act of God, or by a public enemy to the extent of rolr more of its assessed valuation, shall thereafter conform to the provis ons I. I� 1 • IIICROFIL14ED 9Y " JORM MICR#LAB 1. j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES HOMES r 135 If this Chapter. Where the damsess �oC�`(° / - 44t04'�� "J be restored up to the same degree of non,conformthant such buildin damage. y as existed before such (b) No building may be structurall Iextends its non -conformit Y altered.in a way which increases or way which will not affect or whichdwidll d crease itsunonbe rY altered in a conformity. (c) Any building which is moved shall thereafter conform to visions of this Chapter. the pro- - DIVISION _� TREE REGULATIONS I Sec. 1-f�, General. GPu r ose. The and Purpose of these regulations is to are preserved assure that trees 'buildings and withPlanted with the developrlent or r' best ecological concepts parking areas within the City in, accordance opwith the principles so the well is environmental objectives. and site enhanced. 9 of the residents of the Cit Planning I' y is protected and I- ( •(b) General a liwbility I occupancy shat- be�ed for the building coostruction or certificate of W structural alteration of a buildin provisions herein. g on a lot without conformity reconstruction or Occupied b g However, property in the C8-5.•Zone and indiv�dwithlth w of these provisionsfa The dwelling shall be exempt from the requirements tree shall mean• distances required herein•from the location en s ~ fractional numbers ofe 'distance. to ; the center of ';the tfee rounded tq.the closest wholerees rnumbe5ultr,the number of and."where required tsniltial installation of trees permitted by this ordinance for,the use indicated ~ are supplement to the. of Suggested Trees for Iowa City" ' supplement to the tree regulations. Evergreen trees Purposes in the with the Y attached as a may be used -to satisfyProvisions of •used for screening the .requirements. of theStree, (J) Scr�n above so of a variety suitableafgbe5ts Of n regu ations supplement, and are allowed to g Purposes, Provided grow to their mature height ted in the :•O'. C ::at.. •. it Site Ian. When provisions gf the,tUee regulations are a site plot plan shakl be;submdtted,with the request r permit and shall,, in addition to the info applicable, include: q for a:bUilding information normally required, (1) the size and location of • ex _r in% areas on the lot and �X,Utjng 400 -proposed driveways and public streets and alleys abuttingParking (2) the size and location of required tree islands; ` the lot; (3) the mature height and _ deciduous 9 (small on,jArg9),'A ocation and type (evergreen or of L existing and P_rMosed tree plantings. 11 Ise: I4ICRD(IL14ED 8Y j JORM MICR6LAB � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYES , 'ff'� . _y r 136 Sec. 1-6. Definitions. The following definitions apply only in the interpretation and enforcement of the tree regulations: . (a) Tree. A live self-supporting perennial woody plant with a single or multiple self-supporting trunk(s) (the size of a tree to be planted at initial installation is indicated in "The List of Suggested Trees for Iowa City.") (b) Tree island. An unpaved pervious area intended for the placement of a tree. Sec. ac ic 1-6Z. Requirements. (a) Trees adiacent to and within igtits r street jr of way. db ent The to following and within C Y \? � ;.J. c. -0IM11� ,1►►'.,>f'' °1XV i ons shall regulate the planting o r ghts-of-way. trees a p abiIity. n1 G1% L�J Whenever there is a change in an existing use the requirements of this subsection shall be applicable to the entire lot. Whenever a building is constructed, reconstructed or structurally altered by one or more additions, the total of. Iwhich increases the floor area by more than 10 percent, the requirements of this subsection shall be applicable to the entire lot. If any provision of this section would preclude the planting of one or more trees adjacent to the right-of-way, the trees unable to be planted adjacent to the right-of-way shall be planted within the right-of-way -according to the provisions of paragraph (3). However, trees excluded by the provisions of naraoranh (3). may be omittedf . •,i ,4 ,_ZZ L F Street - v 1 \ (2) R quired Tree Planting d3acent to Rights -of -Way. Trees ? a stall be planted adjacent to street rights-of-way and meet the f llowing conditions: 11a a The species to be planted shall be listed in the "List of Suggested Trees for Iowa City" as street trees or permitted by the City Forester. �•f� b Large and medium size trees shall be planted at a minimum ratio of one (1) tree for every 40 feet of lot frontage or for small 1�1ize trees, every 30 feet of lot frontage. In the case of a ruA11V corner lot, only one (1) tree for every 60 feet of lot frontage �1shall be required. c. Y" V Trees shall be planted adjacent to street rights-of-way within eight (8) feet of the right-of-way line but not closer than four (4) feet to a public sidewalk or the anticipated location of a L future sidewalk where one does not now exist. �So r' MICROFILMED BY -DORM MIC RbLAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MONES r li A 137 J. 141CROFILMED BY l "-JORM MIC RI fL AB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � I J_I d. Small size trees may be located to within eight (8) feet of a building; however, large and medium size trees shall not be located closer than 16 feet to a building. e. Large and medium size trees shall be spaced no closer than 40 feet apart or for small size trees, no closer than 16 feet _ apart, except along streets where screening is appropriate or — required. In the latter case, trees shall be planted in accord- ance with the provisions of Sec. 1-1k&.(j) Screening and be of a variety suitable for screening purposes as designated in the "List of Suggested Trees for Iowa City." f. Trees shall be located within tree islands and separated from parking areas pursuant to the requirements of Sec. 1- — 4�L(c)(2), Required Tree Planting for Parking Areas. �' lJ ~ g. Trees shall not be located within a triangular area at street intersections, two (2) of its sides 30 feet in length and (� measured along the right-of-way lines from the point of intersection. f h. Trees shall be placed to avoid interference with the I construction, maintenance and operation of public and private utilities above or below ground as determined by the utility companies and the City Engineer. _ I (3) Placement of Trees Within Public Rights -of -Way. Trees planted within public rights-of-way shall meet the following conditions:' r' a. A, tree planting permit shall be obtained from the City Forester. b. The species to be planted shall be listed in the "List of I Suggested Trees for Iowa City" as street trees or permitted by the City Forester. c. Trees shall not be located within four (4) feet of a public r sidewalk or the anticipated location of a future sidewalk where one does not now exist. d. Trees shall not be located within five (5) feet of the curb. i e. At street intersections, trees shall not be located within 70 feet of the intersection of curb lines along arterial streets, 50 feet along collector streets, or within 30 feet of the _ intersection of curb lines along residential streets. I, f. At the intersection of a street and an aisle or a drive and at - the intersection of a street and an alley, trees shall not be located within 10 feet of the drive, aisle or the right-of-way line of the alley. g. Large and medium size trees shall be spaced no closer than 40 feet apart or located closer than 16 feet to a building. Small J. 141CROFILMED BY l "-JORM MIC RI fL AB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � I J_I r i I i 1-\ 138 I size trees shall be located no closer than 16 feet apart but may be located to within eight (8) feet of a building. w h. Trees shall be placed to avoid interference with the construction, maintenance and operation of public and private n utilities above or below ground as determined by the utility companies and the City Engineer. is (b) Trees on private Droperty for residential uses. The following provisions shall regulate the planting of trees on private property for r residen ial uses: (1) Ap licability. Whenever a residential building is constructed, re onstructed or structurally altered by one or more additions, the ' to al of which increases the floor area by more than 10 percent, the re irements of this subsection shall be applicable to the entire ^ ri lot ' .» (2) Req ired Tree Planting for Residential Uses. Trees shall be planted (' on a lot with a residential use and meet the following conditions: ` a. The species to be planted shall be listed in the "List of f E i Suggested Trees for Iowa City" or permitted by the City I• Forester. L I' b. Trees shall be planted at the minimum ratio of one (1) tree for I I every 550 square feet of total building coverage of the lot. (Where residential uses are combined with other uses, the ibuilding coverage shall be determined on the basis of the _ greatest amount of residential floor area of any floor that is wholly or partially devoted to a residential use.) These trees shall be in addition to the trees required to satisfy the 1 requirements of Sec. 1-�,_(a) and Sec. � C. Trees shall not be located within four (4) feet of a public sidewalk or within three (3) feet of a street right-of-way line where a public sidewalk does not exist. _ d. Trees shall not be located within a triangular area at street •— intersections, two (2) of its sides 30 feet in length and measured along the right-of-way lines from the point of i intersection. i (c) Tr es onrivate ro ert for arkin areas. The following provisions shall ee regulate the planting of trees on private property for I parking ar s: (1) Appli ability. a. henever the total number of parking spaces required or 1. rovided for a use exceeds 18 pprking spaces, the requirements f this subsection shall be applicable. This subsection shall Iso apply in the following instances: I 880 MICROCILMCD BY I -DORM MICR6LA9 , j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MONES _V S -Y 139 1. If the number of parking spaces in an existing parking area is increased to exceed an area which would accommodate 18, nine (9) by 19 foot parking spaces, the parking area in excess shall comply with the requirements of this subsection. 2. If an existing is increasedkingarea area, additch ional�ingrarea shall comply with the requirements of this subsection. 3• If an existing parking area does not consist of a permanent dust -free surface and is required to be surfaced or I altered in any way, the provisions of this subsection shall apply as if the parking area' had not previously existed. b. Parkingramps, covered parkingareas, and parking areas that r are an integral part of a building shall be exempt from the requirements of this subsection. „ (2). Required tree planting for parking areas. Trees and treerislands shall be provided within and abutting the perimeter of the parking areas) and meet the following conditions:: a. The species. to be planted shall be Ai.sted in the List of Suggested Trees for Iowa City," as appropriate for parking -areas or permitted by the City.Forester. . . I b. Tree islands shall be located eo every parking space or portion M thereof is not more than 40 feet from a small size tree within n tree 'island or 60 feet from a medium or large size tree within a tree island. C. Tree islands shall be located as to separate parking Spaces from ` drives and alleys as in the illustration below. . .. • Y nu.n o•n, C •Z xi ... • rit .. — d. Each tree island shall not be less than 170 square feet in area for trees allowed in ;small islands (the length of the tree — island shall not exceed.'.20 feet),and shall be not less than 350 MICROFILMED RV i JORM MICR#LABj CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MDIYLS y�o - J,� r r/ r1 140 square feet in area for trees not allowed in smaller islands as indicated in the "List of Suggested Trees for Iowa City." e. Tree islands shall be separated from parking spaces, drives, and alleys by an unmountable curb or a barrier a minimum of five (5) inches in height. The curb or barrier shall be constructed in such a manner that salt water runoff will not damage the tree. f. Trees allowed in small tree islands shall be planted within required tree islands at the ratio of one tree for each 170 square feet of tree island area. Large or medium size trees not allowed in smaller islands shall be planted within required tree islands at the ratio of one -tree for each 350 square feet of tree island area. g. Trees allowed in small tree islands shall be located a minimum of four and a half (4h) feet from the edge of a tree island and trees allowed only in large tree islands shall be located a minimum of nine (9) feet from the edge of a tree island. h. Trees shall not be located within four (4) feet of a public sidewalk or within three (3) feet of a street right-of-way line where a public sidewalk does not exist.. (d) Installation. All tree plantings required by these provisions shall be instal ed prior to occupancy or commencement of a use. If the plantings cannot be installed prior to occupancy or commencement of a use, the Building Official may grant a delay to the seasonal calendar dates of June 1 or November 1, whichever occurs first. (e) Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a lot to mainta nand—replace, if necessary, trees required by these provisions after their planting. DIVISION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Sec. 1--a, General. (a) New uses. Any use established in the commercial or industrial zones after the effective date of this Chapter. shall comply with the minimum performance standards contained in this Division. (b) Existi_no�uses. Existing commercial and industrial uses which are not in compliance with the performance standards contained in this Division are exempt except where the degree of non-compliance clearly results in a nuisance. Conditions which do not comply shall not be increased in scope or magnitude. Such uses shall be permitted to be enlarged or altered provided that the addition or change conforms with the applicable performance standards. (c) Certification. When necessary, the Building Official may require certification by a registered professional engineer orother qualified person that the performance standards for a proposed use can be met. li 141CRUILMED By I DORM MICRd/LA13 f CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES. .E '%I 141 Sec. 1-�� , Requirements. (a) Smoke. The emission of smoke from any operation or activity shall not exceed a density or equivalent opacity permitted below. For the purpose of grading the density or equivalent opacity of smoke, the Ringelmann Chart as published by the United States Bureau of Mines shall be used. (1) In the C zones and ORP Zone, the emission of smoke darker in shade than Ringelmann No. 1 from any chimney, stack, vent, opening, or combustion process beyond lot lines is prohibited. (2) In, the I zones, the emission of smoke darker in shade than Ringelmann No. 2 from any chimney, stack, vent, opening, or combustion process beyond zone boundary lines is prohibited except that the emission of smoke of a shade not to exceed Ring- elmann No. 3 is permitted for not more than three (3) minutes total in any one eight (8) hour period when starting or cleaning a fire. (b) Particulate matter. No person shall operate or cause to be operated any process or furnace or combustion device. for. the burning of coal or other natural or synthetic fuels without using approved equipment, methods or devices to reduce the quantity of gasborne or airborne solids of fumes emitted into the open air exceeding a rate permitted below at the temperature of 500 degrees Fahrenheit. For the purpose of determining the adequacy of such devices, these conditions shall apply when the percentage of excess air in the stack does not exceed 50 percent at full load. The foregoing requirement shall be measured by the A.S.M.E. Test Code for dust -separating apparatus. All other forms of dust, dirt and fly.ash shall be completely eliminated insofar as escape or emission into the open air is concerned. ,F MICROFIL14ED BY _JORM FAICR6LA13 J I ..rl I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 14D IYEB C r 142 (1) In the C zones and ORP Zone, the emission of particulate matter suspended in air shall not exceed 0.35 grains (.0023 ounces) per standard cubic foot (70 degrees F. and 14.7 psia) of air during any one-hour period or a total from all vents and stacks of one- half (h) pound per hour per acre of lot area during any one-hour period. (2) In the I zones, the emission of particulate matter suspended in air shall not exceed 0.35 grains (.0023 ounces) per standard cubic foot (70 degrees F. and 14.7 Asia) of air during any one- hour period or a total from all vents and stacks of three (3) pounds per hour per acre of lot area during any one-hour period. (c) Noise. Noise from any operation or activity shall.not exceed the soundlevels permitted in the following table. For the purpose of measuring the intensity and frequency of sound, the sound level meter, the octave band analyzer and the impact noise analyzer shall be employed. The flat network and the fast meter response of the sound level meter shall be used. Sounds of very short duration, as from forge hammers, punch presses, and metal shears which cannot be measured accurately with the sound level meter, shall be measured with the impact noise analyzer. Octave band analyzers calibrated in the Preferred Frequencies (United States of America Standard 51 6-1967, Preferred Frequencies for Acoustical Measurements) shall be used in the table headed "Octave Band, Preferred Frequencies." Octave band analyzers calibrated with the pre - 1960 octave bands (United States of America Standard Z24 10-1953, Octave Band Filler Set) shall be used with tNe tables headed 'Octave Band, Pre - 1960." The following sources of noise shall be exempt: (1) Noises emanating from construction and maintenance activities between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Such activities are those which Ire non -routine operations, temporary in nature, and conducted infrequently. (2) Occasionally used safety signals, warning devices, and emer- gency pressure relief valves. (3) Transient noises from vehicles other than refrigerated vehicles parked overnight. (d) Toxic_ ter. The release of airborne toxic matter from any opera- tion or actrvrty shall not exceed the fractional quantities permitted below of the Threshold Limit Values adopted by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial verification that the proposed Hygienists. sedlevel of toxic rmatter twill be safe andDoidetrimental to the public health or injurious to plant and animal life will be required. The measurement of toxic matter shall be on the average of any 24-hour sampling period. (1) In the C zones and ORP Zone, the release of airborne toxic matter shall not exceed 1/8th of the Threshold Limit Values beyond lot lines. MICROFILMED RY i "J ORM MICRbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r FI R J . I M 141CROFILMED By UORMMICR46LAES a CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I MOIJNES Maximum Permitted Sound Levels, dB (Re: .002 microbar) In C'Zones and ORP Zone In 1-1 and I�2 Zones Type of Analyzer Measured at leas; u ed at )ctave Band Octave Band R Zone Boundary, R Zone Boundary, Recreational Area, C Zone or ORP Zone Pre -1960 Fr6ferred Freq. Recreational Area, or School Area* Adjacent Lot or School Area* Boundary :ycles/Sec.) (cycles/Sec.) Imoact.Noise 20- 75 72 79 72 67 79 74 75- 150 67 S9 74 66 59 66 ISO- 300 S2 59 52 59 300- 600 46 S3 46 53 600-1200 40 47 40 47 1200-2400 34 41 34 41 2400-4800 32 39 32 39 Above 4800. 31"5 76 83 76 83 63;1 71 r 78 71 78 72 125 . I*65 72 65' 250`•' S7 64 57 64 SW so S7 so S7 1.0601. 4 SSI 4S' 51 1000, 39 46 39 46 4000 .34 41 .34 41 8000 s.32 38 32 38 Overall Peak so 86 80 86 • The darAbel values specified shall be reduced by 6 decibels at R Zone boundary lines ---between 7:00 p.m. and 7;00 a.m.; I at recreational area boundary lines between 6:00 p.m. and .9:00 P.M.; and at school boundary lines between 8:00 a.m. and.4:00 p.m. Essential services such as electrical sub- rA stations and safety devices shall be exempt from this requirement. M 141CROFILMED By UORMMICR46LAES a CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I MOIJNES �r 1% 143 (2) In the I zones, the release of airborne toxic matter shall not exceed 1/8th of the Threshold Limit Values beyond zone boundary lines. (e) Odor. The emission of offensive odorous matter from any operation or activity shall not exceed the odor threshold concentration defined in the American Society for Testing and Materials Method D1391-57 "Standard Method for Measurement of Odor in Atmospheres (Dilution Method)" as the level which will just evoke a response in the human olfactory system when measured as set forth below. (1) In the C zones and ORP Zone, odorous matter shall not exceed the odor threshold concentration beyond lot lines at ground level or habitable elevation. (2) In the I zones, odorous matter shall not exceed the odor threshold concentration beyond zone boundary lines at ground level or, habitable elevation. (f) Vibration. Earthborne vibrations from any operation or activity shall not exceed the displacement values below. Vibration displacements shall be measured with an instrument capable of simultaneously measuring in three mutually perpendicular directions. The maximum vector resultant shall be less than the vibration displacement permitted. The maximum permitted displacements shall be determined by the following formula: I i K D = f where D = displacement in inches K = a constant given in table below f = the frequency of the vibration transmitted through the ground in cycles per second i Constant K by T_"e of Vibration i Zone and Place of continuous impulsive (at less than Measurement least one second 8 pulses rest between per 24-hour 'pulses which do period not exceed one second duration) C Zones and ORP 0.003 0.006 0.015 Zone: at lot lines I Zones: a. at zone 0.030 0.060 0.150 boundary lines b. at R zone, 0.003 0.006 0.015 � I I MICROFILMED BY I � JORM- MIC RLAB� y l CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �l� RM J _y i r recreational area or school boundary lines 144 (g) Glare. Glare or light from any operation and all lighting for — rparking areas or for the external illumination of buildings or grounds shall be directed or located in a manner such that direct or indirect _ I illumination from the source of light shall not exceed one and one-half (hs) footcandles in any R zone or C zone where a residential use is 1 located. f (h) Sewage wastes. The following standards shall apply to sewage wastes at the point of discharge into the public sewer. t. l (1) Acidity or alkalinity shall be neutralized within pH range from , r six (6.0) to ten and one-half (10.5). Ili I (2) Wastes shall contain no cyanides; no chlorinated solvents in excess of one-tenth (.1) ppm; no sulphur dioxide or nitrates in (� excess of 10 ppm; no chromates in excess of 25 ppm; no chlorine t I demand greater than 15 ppm; no phenols in excess of five one - hundredths (.05) ppm. There shall be no more than 25 ppm of petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oils or products of mineral oil origin or any combination thereof. There shall be ff no oil and grease of animal or vegetable origin in excess of 300 ppm. No waste listed in this section shall contain any r� insoluble substances exceeding a daily average of 500 ppm (if i - exceeded, the City may apply a cost surcharge) or failing to pass a No. B standard sieve or having a dimension greater than one-half (1/2) inch. e• i(i) Stora e. The open storage of materials and equipment shall not be permitted in any zone except the I-1 and I-2 Zones provided that the �I requirements below are met. (1) Storage of materials and equipment shall be completely screened w from view as required in Subsection (j) below. 'r (2) All combustible material shall be stored in such a way as to i include, where necessary, access drives to permit free access (. of fire fighting equipment. (3) The bulk storage of flammable liquids and chemicals, when -• stored either in underground or above -ground tanks, shall occur no closer to the lot line or any principal building than the distance indicated by the following table: I• Minimum Separation Distances _ Water Capacity Underground Above -Ground Per Container Containers Containers Less than 125 gals. 10 feet None — i` �r � ! i MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R#LA B - J r CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES j 1 -ti r 0 145 W 125 to 250 gals. 10 feet 10 feet 251 to 500 gals. 10 feet 10 feet 501 to 2,000 gals. 25 feet 25 feet 2,001 to 30,000 gals. 50 feet 50 feet 30,001 to 70,000 gals. 50 feet 75 feet �. 70,001 to 90,000 gals. 50 feet 100 feet " The distance may be reduced to not less than 10 feet for a single container of 1,200 gallons water capacity or less, provided such a container is at least 25 feet from any other container of more than 125 gallons water capacity. w (j) Screening. Where a lot occupied by a commercial or industrial use abuts or is across a street, highway, alley, or railroad right-of-way from ' an R or ORP Zone, a school, or a recreational area including a park, playground or the Iowa River, screening shall be preserved, planted or constructed and maintained in accordance with the provisions set forth •i below: p. (1) Location. a. Except for a use in the ORP Zone, a continuous screen shall v be provided along lot lines in a manner sufficient to effectively obscure the commercial or industrial use from view within the lot lines of an abutting R or ORP Zone, a school, or a recreational area. In an ORP zone, screening i „y shall be provided in a manner consistent with paragraph b ( below. It ., b. Within 100 feet opposite an R or ORP Zone, a school, or a (( recreational area, screening shall be provided in a { location and manner sufficient to effectively obscure all i off-street parking and loading, storage, or other such areas of activity from view within the lot lines of the R or ORP Zone, the school, or the recreational area. (2) Materials. w a. A planting screen of pyramidal arbor vitae, the plantings being at least three (3) feet high when planted and spaced four (4) feet apart, may be used. Other evergreen ? varieties may be used if approved by and spaced according to the City Forestor. The planting bed shall have a minimum dimension of five (5) feet, be free of any imper- vious surface, and be protected from salt water runoff from streets, drives and parking areas. - b. Where a planting screen cannot be expected to thrive because of intense shade, soil or other conditions, a solid fence of durable construction, an earthen berm covered with grass or low shrubs and/or other acceptable materials which provide maximum opacity to a height of six (6) feet may be used if approved by the Building Official. SSo t i 141CROFILI-ED BY i JORM MIC Rd1LAB � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES If 1 _V r� 146 (3) Time of installation. a. If a lot proposed for a commercial or industrial use is located adjacent to or opposite an existing residential use or subdivision in an R zone, a school, or a recrea- tional area, screening as required herein shall be in- stalled prior to occupancy or commencement of a use. The Building Official may -grant a delay to the seasonal calendar dates of June 1 or November 1, whichever comes first. b. If a lot occupied by a commercial or industrial use is located adjacent to or opposite an existing residential use or subdivision in an R Zone, a school or a recreational area, the owner of the commercial or industrial use shall provide screening, as required herein, withip three (3) years after the adoption of this Chapter. C. If "b" above is not the case, screening need not be provided until within six (6) months after a building permit is issued for a residential use or a school, a final plat of a residential subdivision is approved, or a recreational area is available for use on adjacent or opposite land. (4) Exceptions. a. Where a proposed or existing commercial or industrial use is or will be located adjacent to or opposite a City recreational area, screening may be waived upon the approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the following reasons: 1. If adequate existing or proposed landscaping within the recreational area is or will be provided. 2. If the nature of a use and the building(s) occupied by the use are not objectionable to the purpose of the recreational area. b. Screening may be waived by the Building Official where the view is blocked by a change in grade or by the natural or man-made features as determined by the Building Official. (5) Maintenance. All screening materials shall be properly maintained and kept free of trash and litter and all plant materials shall be pruned as to provide effective obscurity from the ground to a height of at least six (6) feet. 1 ; I I MICROFILM By :l , I -JORMMICR#LAB- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES .M 1 � i I na r - i r fj , 147 Sec. Board of Adjustment. (a) Establishment. The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five members each to be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council for a term of five years. Members shall be residents of Iowa City and shall serve without compensation. Members shall be removable for cause by the City Council upon written charges and after public hearing. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose term becomes vacant. W&4,.) afpLjAen `afpLjAend a vj AeoJ-" tz px, (b) @ules ation. Meetings of the Board shall•be he d at least once a mont The Board shall adop to establish the time and place of meetings, the procedure for the selection of a .chairperson and vice -chairperson, and such rules necessary to implement the provisions herein. All rules shall be kept on file in the office of the Board. The chairperson, or in his/her absence, witnesses. the acting chairperson, may administer oaths or compel the attendance of (c) Vote required A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of three members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement; decision, or determination of• the Building official or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass or to effect any variation. (d) Procedure. The Board shall conduct hearings and make decisions in accordance w th the following requirements: (1) Public notice. Public notice shall be given of all meetings and all meetings shall be open to the public. (2) Record of proceedings. The Board, shall -keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote :of each member upon- each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records .of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the Board and shall be a public record. (3) Written decisions. The Board shall render written decisions, accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon. The findings and conclusions must contain a reference to the provision of this Chapter. (4) Notice. A notice of the time and place of hearings shall be Published in a paper of general circulation not more than 30 nor less than 15 days prior to the hearing. It shall contain the street address or location of the property and a brief description of the nature of the appeal. (5) Orders. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, no order of the Board shall be valid for longer than six (6) months unless the applicant shall have initiated such action within the six (6) month period to establish the use or construct the building granted under rights of the order, such as by obtaining a p MICROFILMED By CORM MIC RISLAB i � CEDAR k4ViDS - DES MOINES !'_I . ..E _y r 148 building permit and proceeding to completion in accordance with I the terms of the permit. The Board may extend the expiration date of any order upon request by the applicant. (e) Appeals. I (1) By whom. Appeals to the Boar may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, d partment, or board of the City effected by any decision of the Building Official. Such appeal v shall be taken within a reasona a time as provided by the rules r of the Board by filing with thI a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. The Building — Official shall forthwith transmit to the Board all the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed was j taken. f (2) Effect of appeal. An appeal stays all proceedings in , furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the officer r from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the Board after the notice of appeal shall have been filed with him/her that by reason of fact stated in the certificate, a stay would in i. his/her opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed otherwise than by a restraining order, which may be granted by the Board or by a ( `— court of record on application, on notice to the Building Official for due cause shown. (3) Fees. Fees have been established by resolUtion of the City Council. i (f) Powers. The Board shall have the following powers: (1) Appeals. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination _ made by the Building Officiai in the enforcement of this Chapter or of any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto. (2) Special exceptions. To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of this Chapter in harmony with its general purpose and the intent of this Chapter and in accordance with the general regulations�agd specific standards contained herein. a. Applications �or spe exceptions shall be filed in the office of the Building Official. Such applications shall be madQ on the form provided in duplicate and shall include the names and addresses of the applicant, the owner of the site, the architect, professional engineer, contractor, and all opposite and abutting property owners of record. ' In addition, a map or plat showing the location as well as name and address of each opposite or abutting property I owner of record at the date of the application, shall also 1, be provided. I I. I I S 80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LA13 1 i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDI AES I k1 r 149 _y 14ICROFILRED BY '- JORM MICR6LA13 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES b. Review. The Board shall review all evidence regarding the j site, existing and proposed structures, neighboring uses, parking areas, driveway locations, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, drainage, sewerage and water systems, the proposed operation, and such other evidence as deemed appropriate. C. Standards. In order to grant a special exception, the ^ Board must make a finding that the standards applicable to the specific proposed use as well as the general standards detailed herein shall be met: 1. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general --- welfare. 2. That the use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, and will not substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. yj 3. That the establishment of the use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the zone. 4.' That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage 1 and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. 5. That adegvate measures have been or will be taken to I 1 provide ingress or egress so designed as to minimize f traffic congestion in the public streets. 1 I 6. That the use shall in 11 oth r respects, conform to i the applicable regula n%f the zone in which it is y located. I 7. That the proposed use shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan oft a City. n J u (lLG d. Conditions. rBoard may impos appropriate conditions and safeguards planting screens, fencing, constructionnt and completion dates, lighting, operational controls, improve traffic circulation, highway access restrict ns yards, or parking requirements upon a finding that WMAUare necessary to fulfill the purpose and intent of,thi Chapter, _ (3) Variances. -kbp authorize upon appeal in specific cases such _ variances from•the terms of this Chapter as will not be contrary �J to the public interest, where owing to special conditions a i I' literal enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter will 14ICROFILRED BY '- JORM MICR6LA13 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M 150 result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of the ChaptLr shall be observed and substantial justice done. No variance in the strict application of any provision of this Chapter shall be granted by the Board unless it finds t the elements described herein are present: a. Not contrary to the public interest. The proposed variance will not threaten neighborhood integrity, undercut the protective purposes of zoning, nor challenge the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. b. Unnecessary Hardship. (1) Reasonable return. Application of the Chapter will greatly decrease the value of the property. (2) Uniqueness. The hardship is unique to the property and not shared with other landowners in the area. The hardship is not of the landowner's own making. (3) Essential Character of Locality. The value of property and the general appearance of the neighborhood will not change because of the granting of the variance. c. The Spirit of the Chapter is Observed. The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Chapter. (g) Petition of certiorari. Any person or persons jointly or sevc1al ly aggriFv—edby any Decision of the Board under the provisions of this Chapter, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department or board of the City may present to a court of record a petition duly verified setting forth that such decision is illegal in whole or in part specifying the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be presented to the court within 30 days after the filing of the decision in the office of the Board. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 990 L jo F3 M MICROLAS I r r' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: May 20, 1982 To: City Council From: Riverfront Commission - Bernadine Knight, Chair, Howard Sokol, Vice -Chair Re: Update on Stanley Plan The Riverfront Commission received a directive from the City Council to review the Iowa River Corridor Study (the Stanley Plan), adopted in the mid-1970's,inoffer to assign priorities to various proposals outlined in the Plan. The Stanley Plan sought to present a comprehensive view of the Iowc River and its environs and to outline an appropriate plan for managing development of the river corridor. The area.of study is defined as extending along the Iowa River from the Coralville Reservoir dam to the south line of Section 27, T79N, R6W (or just south of the bend in the river encompassing Steven's sand and gravel works on Sand Road). The Commission's recommendations are made in the context of the limitations placed on the Council by different jurisdictions within the study area. The Commission has carried out the Council's directive by examining the "Plan of Desired Achievements" presented in Phase Two of the Plan (p. 19-32). In this section, the Iowa River corridor is divided into three units - the North Corridor unit, the Urban/University Corridor, and the Southern Corridor. The recommendations listed below follow the outline of this section; your review and evaluation of our suggestions will be facilitated by reference to the pages cited above. The Riverfront Commission recommends: 1. That the City Council strongly urge the Corps of Engineers to create a public river access park near the outflow from the Coral- ville Reservoir and that the emphasis in this park be as a natural preserve rather.than a recreational facility. (p. 19) 2. That the City Council request that the Coralville City Council encourage River Products Company to provide a vegetative buffer along the river near the extraction operation. (p. 22) 3. That the City. Council advise the Johnson County Board of Super- visors that provision of an access park near the Butler bridge and the provision of a camping area near Rapid Creek be viewed as a low priority. (p. 21) 4. That the section encouraging the provision of launching and landing facilities for small craft at all existing and proposed riverfront parks be modified to include the provision of such facilities only at selected sites. (p. 24) S. That the Council be commended for its past cooperation with the .University of Iowa and encouraged to continue in a cooperative effort to implement the creation of a linear walkway in those areas r i MICROFILMED BY j DORM MIC Rd1L AB J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES I i 1 -y I • in which City/University property lines overlap and that the City provide the necessary plantings on city property to compliment the worK done by the University. (p. 24) 6. That the RocKy Shore Drive biKeway continue to be a high priority of the Council, in order to provide a safe and continuous biKe and pedestrian trail on the west side of Iowa City. (p. 24) 7. That a riverfront community parK in the peninsula area and the provision of a pedestrian bridge over the old Coralville Power Dam be placed on low priority. (p. 24-25) 8. That Terrill Mill ParK be considered as fulfilling the suggestion for a neighborhood parK in the vicinity of Taft Speedway. (p. 27) 9. That the worK begun by Project GREEN in maintaining river visibility from public thorough fares be continued by the City. (p. 27) 10. That any use of the Coralville power dam, maintenance of riverfront housing and removal of residential dwellings from floodprone areas be placed on a low priority. (p. 27) 11. That the City Council retain its policy to preserve the scenic vs river wall and ravines in the vicinity of "Lover's Leap." (p. 28) z 12. That the City Council suggest to Planning and Zoning that amendments be made to the Comprehensive Plan to encourage the goal of more compatible riverfront development between Burlington Street and Highway 6. 13. That the parKway designation for various segments of existing streets become a low priority since much of that designation has already been accomplished along Dubuque Street and Highway 6. (p. 6 28) 14. That it be recognized that the major south end community parK outlined in the Plan has been partially provided by the acquisition r, of Sturgis Ferry ParK, MesquaKie ParK and Napoleon ParK and that further development of the parK, as conceptualized, should be encouraged. ( p. 30) 15. That the City Council in its updates of the Comprehensive Plan consult and incorporate the recommendations of the Stanley Plan 6 wherever applicable. k a 16. That the City continue in its cooperative efforts with Johnson County and Coralville to improve riverfront conditions. � 17. That the City continue in its efforts to resolve any jurisdictional questions involving the use of the river and enforcement of use ordinances. s 18. That the City Council request the State Hygenic Lab to apprise the Council periodically, of whether the Iowa River meets "swimmable and fishable" standards according to EPA requirements. 1 tp/sp M q � 1 141CROFILMED BY 1 1 CORM MIC R+CA[i ` tia 1 � CEDAR RAPIDS � DES 14O1YE5 I _V J_� r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 19, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: Robert W. Jansen RE: Transportation of Anhydrous Ammonia through the City The Council has asked whether there are any federal or state regulations con- cerning the hauling of anhydrous ammonia through the City. I wish to report the following information concerning this question. Anhydrous ammonia has been designated as a hazardous material by the secretary of transportation pursuant to the Federal Transportation Safety Act. (49 CFR Sec. 172.101).' This means that hazardous materials such as anhydrous ammonia may not be transported unless done so in accordance with the federal regula- tions. However, the regulations mainly specify the procedures to be followed in the event of a discharge or spill; certain requirements for construction of transport vehicles hauling the substances; and vehicle safety markings. The regulations do not specify any methods for routing the hazardous substances. In checking with the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality, we have been informed that Iowa has adopted the federal regulations and since there are no routing regulations on the federal level, there are none on the state level either. According to the Iowa DEQ, a hazardous substance is like any other product in transport and is moved along established trucking routes. Transporters of hazardous substances such as anhydrous ammonia are responsible for any spills that incur while being transported. Notification of such spills and the procedure to be followed is spelled out in the Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 41. However, we have been informed that the Iowa Department of Transportation is involved in rerouting if there are mechanical restrictions such as a wide load, overloading, no clearance roads or highway construction occurring. We under- stand that if a problem exists in regard to a specific city, the Department of Transportation is willing to discuss with that community the possibility Of rerouting if it is feasible and agreeable to all parties. Apparently, this would require the agreement of the transporter. The thrust of the federal and state legislation and regulations is an attempt to ensure safe methods of transport and what to do in case of a spill. There appears, however, to be no attempt to regulate the passage of truck transports around rather than through populous areas. Should the Council have any further questions, please do not hesitate to con- tact me. cc: City Manager I MICROFILMED BY 'DORM MIC R+LAB- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES -y J_� y/. I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: May 17, 1982 To: City Manager and City Council _ From: Frank Farmer, City Engineer Re: FY83 Asphalt Resurfacing Project Council allocated $300,000 in FY83 capital outlay for asphalt resurfacing. The program will be for Hotmix Overlay only, which consists of applying two to three inches of asphaltic concrete to existing streets to improve rideability and correct structural defects. At the same time, it is best not to overlay a street until absolutely necessary because of additional maintenance problems due to a reduction in curb height. The list as recommended by Engineering is as follows: 1. Brookwood Drive - Spruce Court to Ridge Street $ 47,682 2. (BR) Highland Avenue - 734 Highland Avenue to Highland Court 29,625 3. (BR) Highland Avenue - Crescent Street to Ridge St. 14,528 4. (BR) Rochester Avenue - Ralston Creek Bridge to Clapp St. 54,238 5. McLean Street - Beldon Street to Ferson Avenue 6,490 6. (BR) Grand Avenue (eastbound only) - South Grand Avenue to Grand Avenue Court 3,924 7. Whiting Avenue - Whiting Avenue Ct. to Ridge Road 42,015 8. Ridge Road - 1658 Ridge Road to Whiting Avenue 13,462 9. Talwrn Court - Wylde Green Road to Wylde Green Road 19,735 10. (BR) Court Street - First Avenue to Fourth Avenue 33,307 TOTAL $265,006 BR = bus route The $35,000 remaining is intended to be used by the Streets Division, for curb repair and concrete repair on the streets listed above before overlaying and on other streets as funds permit. Engineering plans to bid this project so that work may begin in July. If bids come in lower than expected, additional streets could be added to the program at that time, providing the funding is available. 141CROFILMED By JOR M: MIC Rd•L ABf CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVES I am _;0 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: May 18, 1982 To: Neal Berlin & City Council r. From: Frank Farmer, City Engineer � Re: Summit Street Bridge The Summit Street Bridge consists of seven (7) spans of which three (3) spans on each end are composed of timber stringers and the main or middle span is composed of steel stringers. During the summer of 1981, the timber plank deck on the Summit Street Bridge was replaced with a corrugated steel deck. This deck was extensively attached to the stringers, with lag screws connecting the decking to the timber beams and welds connecting the decking to the steel beams. Adjacent sections of the deck were also welded together. After all necessary connections were field verified, an average of three inches of asphalt was placed upon the steel deck. The asphalt on the deck is alligator cracking at the junction of the third and fourth spans and at the junction of the fourth and fifth spans or where the timber beams and the steel beams connect. Asphalt is a flexible type of pavement but must lie upon a rigid or nonmoving surface, otherwise, it will crack and unravel. Therefore, without removing any asphalt, it is assumed the steel corrugated decking has separated from its connections with the stringers. McComas-Lacina Construction Co., Inc., the contractor for the deck replacement project, has been contacted concerning the problem. McComas-Lacina will be repairing the west lane in the area of the junction of the third and fourth spans, proceeding from the north end of the bridge and will reconnect the decking to the stringers as necessary. If this work is successful, the remaining areas where the wood and steel beams connect will be repaired. tpl/7 I/ 1 ; MICROFILMED BY ]. JORM MICR6LAB ..J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDINES ' I _r I J �- J�` rJ JJoDate: April 16, 1982 JV v To: City Council & City Manager From: Frank Farmer,.City Engineer Re: Lower Ralston Creek Improvement Program, Phases 1 & 2 The Lafayette Street railroad bridge is functional and the project is substantially complete except for some grading and clean-up work. Due to the inclement weather of the past winter and accompanying high water in Ralston Creek, the contractor has been delayed in completing construction at the Kirkwood Avenue culvert site. his time, it is estimated construction will be completed b June ,whereupon, Kirkwood Avenue will be opened to traffic. The con or will then proceed with construction at the Benton Street culvert site and at the Prentiss Street and Linn Street intersection. Regarding the channel excavation project on Ralston Creek from Kirkwood Avenue to Gilbert Street, the contractor plans to begin work during the first week of May. bc5/4 MAY 2 0 1982 --___ MICROFILMED BY JORM-"'MICR6LA9- - , j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES _y f y I Il 'r' 1 7 11932 PLANNING & RESEARCH DIVISION 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 515/239-1322 Ref. No. 700.010 TRU 6a R-2 May 14, 1982 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Iowa Department of Transportation wants to know the views of all interested parties on the subject of designating highways for use by 65 -foot twin -trailer trucks in the State of Iowa. In accordance with the desires of the Iowa Transportation Commission, the Department has instituted a dual approach for obtaining public input on this question. One method for gaining input will be through public hearings. The Department will conduct three public hearings on the dates and at the locations indicated in the enclosed copy of a'news release. The second method for gaining public input will be through a specially prepared postage -free mailer to be completed and submitted by anyone wishing to do so. We are providing one copy of the mailer with this transmittal for your use if you wish to submit your views in this manner. Please return mailers rior to June 10, 1982. We, of course, would a so we come your attendance at t e public nearing as well. If you or anyone else that wishes to express their views need additional copies of the mailer, please feel free to make a request through the following address or by telephone. Office of Policy Analysis Iowa Department of Transportation 800 Lincoln Way 'Ames, IA 50010 RJA/Jas Enclosures !j Telephone: 515/239-1454 Sincerely, RobertJ. A erson, Director Office of olicy Analysis 141CROFIL14ED By I '-DORM MIC R#CA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDIYES lz�. I i 1�II I i J_ I r A OF TR,,,Y,0�Neuusy Transportation Information (515)239-1372 IOWA All Media May 10, 1982 AMES, IOWA - Three public hearings to discuss highways which may be used by 65 -foot twin -trailer trucks have been scheduled by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The hearings will provide the public an opportunity to make recommendations and comments concerning which highways should or should not be used by the 65 -foot trucks. Iowa allows 60 -foot twin -trailer trucks on all highways, and since a 1979 federal court ruling which was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, has allowed the 65 -foot trucks on Iowa's interstate highways. Allowing the trucks on additional Iowa highways is being considered by the Iowa Transportation Commission to extend the economic benefits of the 65 -foot trucks to communities not directly served by the interstate. As a beginning, the commission has given preliminary approval to designating four -lane highways which connect to the interstate as routes for these trucks. A preliminary series of meetings were held in March to allow shippers, trucking companies, organizations and the general public to present their views i concerning extending the 65 -foot truck service beyond the interstate system. At the second series of meetings DOT staff will be available to hear requests for the designation of additional routes, or recommendations concerning routes which should not be used. Maps will be available for persons to indicate route preferences. The hearings will be held: Date Location Time May 26, 1982 Iowa City, Civic Center Council Chambers 1:30 p.m. May 27 Denison, DOT Resident Offices 1:30 p.m. June 2 Des Moines, Wallace Building Auditorium •1:30 p.m. Interested persons who are unable to attend one of these hearings may request.a DOT information packet, which includes a postage -paid mailer for comments and a map for indicating route preferences. To obtain the information packet, write the Iowa DOT Office of Policy Analysis, Ames 50010, or call (515) 239-1454. These comments should be returned to the DOT Offfice of Policy Analysis by June 10, 1982. Following the hearings the commission will review the recommendations made by the public and the department's analysis of each route before taking any action to designate routes. A map of the approved highways will be published before the 65 -foot twin -trailer trucks are allowed to use the newly -authorized routes. p Serving Iowa's Transportation Needs—Air, Highway, Motor Vehicle, Public Transit, Railroad, River i MICROFILMED BY "JORM MICR46LAS CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I I l� P I _y � ;J r r1 MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING May i9, 1982 Referrals from the informal Council meeting of May 17, 1982, were distributed to the staff for review and discussion (copy attached). The noise ordinance should be placed on the agenda of the May 24 special meeting for the second reading. A meeting regarding the noise ordinance should be scheduled to include Mike Kucharzak, Andy Garcia, Harvey Miller, and Neal Berlin. Other items to be included on the May 24 special meeting agenda include: Public hearing on amended budget for 1982 Metro Entitlement Program Public hearing on amending the FY 82 operating budget Set public hearing on brick work at the Library Resolution setting parking rates for Chauncey Swan Parking Lot Setting public hearing on two Planning and Zoning items l SIN _r The continuing problem of having City vehicles in the parking lot but no keys available was discussed. The Assistant City Manager is to follow up on this Problem to determine the feasibility of designating certain cars for use by inspectors and engineering staff only. The Human Relations Director distributed a draft of the material regarding merit increases i for administrative staff. Comments are to be furnished to Anne regarding this proposal. A brief - I discussion was held and the decision was made to further discuss this at next week's staff meeting after attending the final session of the seminar concerning performance evaluation. iThe City Manager reviewed the comments made by the City Council during his evaluation. Some this of information will be included in a memorandum which will be distributed to the staff in the near future. 1. No surprises for Council (e.g., water main to County Home) 2. Budget preparation - Council wants to see that there is continuity in budget preparation process. 3. Would like to have follow-up on City Council goals. The Council may have an informal meeting with department heads only where a short presentation will be made by each staff member. 4. Council is concerned that the City Manager and Assistant City Manager are working too hard. 5. Role of staff in Council meetings. Would like input from department and division heads. Department heads will schedule staff to attend meetings for items on the agenda. 6. Would like to have more information about issues that develop in the I I departments about which they may be contacted by the public (e.g., the BY FMICROFILMED MICR(�LABIDS DES MOINES l SIN _r Minutes of Staff Meeting May 19, 1982 Page 2 series of break-ins, three-month water billings). 7. Manager should not push on issues he is particularly interested in if he senses the Council is not particularly interested. He should push more strenuously on issues that the City Council is interested in but to which the staff may object. The City Manager asked the staff to advise Lorraine Saeger of their vacation plans. Abbie Stolfus advised that she will be gone the remainder of the week and all next week. The suggestion was made to name the next new park in honor of Billie Hauber because of all the work she did to beautify Iowa City. The staff expressed agreement. Prepared by: 1/ Lorraine Saeger t 141CROFIL14F0 BY I 1 'JORM MICR#LAB'- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i _�O i �y�l r.4A DEPARTMENT REFERRALS Informal Council Meeting May 11, 1982 p W o REFS ° � COMMENTS/STATUS SUBJECT 30 -day interim period before Noise Ordinance 5-17 HUS/ full enforcement. Police Publicize nui5e—Ord1nanceo 1. Signs at entrance to City 2. News releases, etc., to inform citizens. n5-17 when enforcing other codes. Elderly Services Agency Okay on request for funding for lawn mowing. How will position be paid? What Parttime Coordinator - Library 5-17 Library alternative avenues have been explored? What about use of fundatiuns? is this a permanent position? Community Gardens 5-17 Letter from Mayor to Community of St. Francis. Why are all not open - specifically ark Restrooms 5-17 Parks & Rec Mercer Park? To be maintained within proposed Bus Air Conditioning 5-17 Transit/ budget. Equipment PAP r MICROFILMED BY L JORM "MIC REAL AB ; CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J t.' Informal Council Meeting May 17, 1982 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS -:o SUBJECT DATE RECD REFERRED TO DATE DUE P COMMENTS/STATUS Tax incentives 5-17 Assistant City Mgr Letter to Federal legislators re. incentives for single family homes. Kirkwood Avenue 5-17 Public Wor When will it be opened? Evaluations 5-17 City Attor City Clerk y Evaluations to be scheduled for Council informal meeting. Employee name tags 5-17 Assistant City Manage Council suggests all wear name tags. Telephone Answering 5-17 All employe s Identify self when answering phone. r' FILMEn By JORMp� MICRbLAB. ...I. 1 l ) � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDIYES ++j .I Ij n i 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY CITIZEN INPUT SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE DATA 4 MONTH OF February 1982 1 NUMBER OF QUESTIONNAIRES MAILED 300 NUMBER OF RESPONSES RECEIVED 37 L2_% NUMBER OF REQUESTS MADE WITHIN THE PAST YEAR FROM THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS: Animal Control 6 Legal 1 City Manager 2 Code Enforcement � Finance 1 Fire _ Housing Inspection 2 I Human Rights Library 12 I Parking 2 j Parks 2 Personnel 15 Police Pollution Control 3 Recreation 7 Refuse 7 Streets 2 Transit —� Water i WERE CITY EMPLOYEES COURTEOUS? I Yes —32— 946 No - —2— ' WAS YOUR REQUEST HANDLED Immediately 16 70 % Within one week _4_ 17 Within one month Longer 2 9 % WAS THE RESULT SATISFACTORY? Yes —$�— No —2— �— WHAT IS YOUR GENERAL REACTION TO CITY SERVICES? % Very Very good 1 3 Very.goAd _15—. -—% Good 12 Acceptable 1 3 % Poor 2 6 % it I S ! l 8B, MICROFIL14ED BY ' `JORM. MICR+LAB - f CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES j _y 1' WHA"I ONE THING WOULD YOU ^:IGE ABOUT THE IOWA CITY GOVERN, .'T OR SERVICES IF YOU COULD AND WHY?© Retnrr%trr'/e card e, es't.l.v g47'.'� 14POZr • C Shan". o4' leed•F/n (,c'onfe4Crer5' 6w1// -ow. narrow/ sfr..ls. Rt9N/w//ons � iN�r 6oa/f en rct� �'eo /item//y• (� .S/re irons/T B by hoary Ser✓/re /e onn -to ? Pmj .� Sun✓ay bus Serv/cG. © ,f%%scorsyMut p,a*r" c.t.rrny a{ Yros6 end Senalrn9 Ctrt e/ lei%ic O/ �tr resv.nr,b/G own,rs �. use po,ks 4, d.9 i/rarniny. ® Fxpond //%rary Aours— /►lore T/nancia/ support 4* /.bur y. ® & marc cnnrr,rat,Ye w44 faxp^fvers Wdny r3 cooraZiot�p, LC'tu/een Ie J Z/r✓rv. //mets rn snow remo✓a l • sirctri mwintenonet /� George i 9str strrtf`s area. WHAT SERVICES SHOULD BE REDUCED OR ELIMINATED AND WHY? men -A 1344 lafh/ pe c./�/nee„.6J,6au 1 ('1) r UsAf �a7�•s /eAeAly SfeCtySurawl e.ns'u/4i'/+irnexPtnse- _b) 9.5/Yin a'F C✓7`f• Taresi Or .. zrSe Jt 7Z.r 74nrS /an/ScaP/ny us/nt park persenn/•/ '�er �t✓anYin9 ani ry/wrntiggneG. Q qe services s4o.& Je dhw om /2 %l76ta c/euGNf. eYpt//f/✓L a9'io ✓a V'i, -iii SHi.vson/s w�i mrsr 6v S Min WHAT NEIJ SERVICES WOULD YOU LIKE OR WHICH EXISTING SERVICES WOULD YOU IMPROVE OR EXPAND? lA/te"".K''''•��en� /: bioy iMvrt tPtan/e./• this// PrekLyP en o/%yy'o�•n su�r.r A0 /�,/ pj rC e /wnt %m/N✓ern✓r•Yrf; /ieG JTire>' �.Yr./. �i G�n07/.itr G� Jc✓irn /runt Poo/— not wrI'/, �l✓ayes p� f�%-uMOroYG/ snor✓ removal. ///0 4iKer input /torr•• r�dwJr�i}a /Met7�n,1 /.rine. //7J "StirY' Sne/✓�/e "✓rnlC �• � v'atc/rmr./o�•ren. /d �ireY/nue bas sYsttar l 4 �irr {zr pa.dit7`irinS p¢ Cw,Mrnf Y7/rY.•• ..rake /nferSae7v3. nr Sa /1 HOW WOULD YOU PAY FOR THESE4H✓�ANGES? /rn 17;0)r.tf'f/htwr ruder ma//s , ®fao`r ssrret m �� c ✓ar roedme w 7r. sena6k -Awr ®,earse CCS •• u /G / ub {Ser 4r,rt. 0 af//eaI 'tax .. fw/./c wti w�iC�to IC 6w7 �i ✓G aN�r�-Y,./n. / /j ,EfiM.w. false .e,✓7eGf.r./nrrrle r/ ®RevMvt 'C"01rf •!rFfc Muer�® N�Ar n //6ner`i ea /•r J, j/ S we/if' Tp SIYG MI.eV. nein t»frrrtmrnf' •Tj'n CS, ® `'�/fe j� s_".J cavi'... even. 7Ln. r1�eJY �eneT7''. Q .ir/f�J'�/^QAC. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THEI014A CITY GOVERNMENT? ® aetess.Lrll1f. ® lQefr.r+r,✓aneGs ',+ C,rizrn oa;ow"' &Z TC Pa/,eemen Seem `' a Ae Cons/sYeni/y Mn/r ' /o dein/ wsserlrwt I .4/4f 44elr deb. /3 C'r man.Jv Cewa,/ Ce npka en/r- rnYs!/.'en3 © Zfs pers.n. / rrni oyes. ss. r ead, oflrr <T Jeo}'i ✓bl ® �ii”' / ,+ r. n S•Ms//'rdwq • ,m ever nditt r/,r. �K_ In M•A rmr/Pte s :•% /re Can Kea1 ogi'�Ke.7 r L�n/enlJ o /1ef/ C/irlnSe✓ r.itenanew q1��G C//�e1.f� SQ�r37SrfOr�r ✓ . WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT THE IOWA /CITY GOVERNMENT? U7 /inir 9s wa w%tb .f/ f. ✓ere/14 ,,�h ek-1 re') �// SiTir�iee� Mr// w,tMr•Y pvf/r c. af' u6ieA re •I�s • p-.sk•., t�7enar' y IMF, �nteXeess. P'dArtnl/',I/ Yrceimeat e>a' /ssYioenlJ• vv 'NSbtar Iwof,. ner".../ one/ #Una,tme ri` lhiaresP.•gnd faN ,nen, t1Y e~cd "fiat...{ I%� /o,(• oTee,I ,wln repfe �NI/.� as `ems} 1 CV j'x'w ".(JeICSOyl lJ �ary ra/err Piro'."! n /atone. Ar /' H2R COMMENTS: S•r,/, /lyht P/oeemrnf 'crazy'... 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YbXa �"i•n. 31 Fj�f Dla�ingnCt on ne/Se c"lov/ err ameafrn7,` q 1 a hock /'o Mfora/ syste.f, /io more pl•vpess,enah 4+,4. sprue an� %gplr Aro{PSS/o�• ,M0.;1� P4rk•' or✓inwncb 'loo Si`ry n�rnY in jsiiwt rr �rci �yor,v� WHAT SERVICES SHOULD BE REDUCED OR ELIMINATED AND WHY? ?I oz./ /6r4ry 4/os ess eK_ Aie/v /i6ro!i 57`a« �r.ro 9r.w,� Cor/d maw %frr ijoars. ,)q e,,n'/ 'mink a�'tn/: 'd1 %%.nC• GH'f' a�.n`/' exf+en� ei�:icr. 3i ,("er riot aF '7?ro 'F',c en9//7eee/� qnd o.J. ;'ko of &rx �', IJHAT NEW SERVICES WOULD YOU LIKE OR WHICH EXISTING SERVICES WOULD—YOU IMPROVE OR EXPAND? P%ee AMC - eslgw •w/y d~471.r,n ?.7f-4/ V /n✓w.wY�r7sii't urir. 37 Sre.17htf nrr/L/ /r- , KAP✓..0.�../je/S'4 n/n,i. i{;sFi✓s.O. Ame PrePrr� ownerr VO h<rr Prrw hoein, 'yw 4"Al //E(rYir pry/Krl en s7:ri)k 35 NGrw �L ORcnvise cr�y.9ry��S�% evrrm -Co. ea/k/P(r�w�tJs� "�•1r /�(/.//Lel ref 4v 4wr Alam ~vfwr✓er' Af-d 4/G wl / 7/ �r Q•t.{R O�nLd M JIIn4yj' 1e• olorG/ JrJ/LP� yep 4bndsr )L;/ l6,4 srr✓)re •no feK /Ov�vse. i1 { m /n srn4n 46rre.I HOW WOULD YOU PAY FOR THESE CHANGES? l^J s'eC ek'/°/mer. Cr/srs ernYrrr Q Ferri mrYar mw.� , © fiv n Slre.r;nwntemnde bc.o�(e7er ��wPuf/o rei�rwwfrnf fee. f) R�senQ6/e •fax �!� Riiar �.s .. i i WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE IOWA CITY GOVERNMENT? r'i% 1rVeresi /n /Ke1r a,C J ••.. I.ib/r,�n/ sNe,�a ul(. C..Y'.iirt� /,1,N,warw.r///. eer>°ir.1 ?ad' pmhhla e✓or/irr ,fir✓self. © Gnoern and Q. /nm.y-rrgfn7`- o� oP/e IN✓�/✓ed (9_2 QN/E+ T. get /4!1Ti L•tn M�w-!• � �i4nu/ terw.r %/en.�ft oe1 Cwlrw7i"f're/'Y: r✓rN� ilei/,�. WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT THE IOWA CITY GOVERNMENT? © A),r r,woro✓+ enevfA or Y. so{. /Jw/,rl/eri•ns I ;Mlewo/Kt, Corlett, de.r✓•rJ romp 40*6 2/ T. /,b✓eer% /�N,, e.n.P/.r.ffi � /I•`r9n�.r�../ M✓.�„�s 7r �rerfC,.w r1•A•.�.s.1 /m t Herb m7s' t4t,I,ti gfL�S - �e•f�lr elw+Mrnre�9rirw, 3/ CenTin 4./ hlirinJ .1C t'on,G. /ylfnff rt ,(J �CSY u,YliiaY sIJ/wf t'n.rk/,b w,w/ rtfl[r/Heli of jirrs.nnel s� erfl� '?rW 7%w' o 11 Coune)/ •af /p.JL• /ns7ir/ l/ d.rCe.c7're/rti- .flfrTitrn. if V. -r. M4e/i .. /a/te1�.w/ r6+f' Cwt`r�for wire:... !✓ewVl /OTHER COMMENTS: ' iinf"i�wG 'fb,/ .�•a✓.ia *Ml/ rJV111 CC 001 �rofib -A, Irl oreaf fi//%K. Pewrle� QGnna7F .�reU/o%, ..7I� '/�rwrfw/✓✓rS, v .Zdl.'t!a `b3 C/iwr'e. Gooey- CAA o3• 4✓,4, x•.44 /eo is /al J rn1o./••- /n -Allure =4104 m.kL A sfn J �r P �° f' •Y 4brs7'-.25row0t— �teal.:r� re �'r� Sf Y:a.7 . %1/rt sn� �r•.. .n �esr} o,� o6r%Y�.. ©Gey. r)I � 141CPOFILMED BY 1. DORM-MICR6LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 01 J -'1 I .'i WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU VGE ABOUT THE IOWA CITY GOVE AND WHY? RN; i OR SERVICES IF YOU COULD C.ffanci/f'4'iCitii+.v i'pSed nr ro/S Y'r�e oro•// Arlt/e / 7errm IY•plv� .Sfi� 4//�(d47 �. /�iei/ /a7`erenee. IHAT�ERVICES SHOULD BE REDUCED OR ELIMINATED AND WHY? 3% i3isi� Ser✓leer Cant'' t/ n!q✓fei �a7 ! P.n/p ,yeas J?o.. /d P e.en�' �. /�a/Yae. CSti' .Sr►»e bwris lot c-r•rr ntrlc ' r"/o/ wire suwdc," are 7 f� Oft - e/ m neje 1 Yt/ used r°+v7 .t Ne 6.r//ed .✓em/n�._ s t /irw rnr .s/.y(hJ •net, Zama, y;,/sew/✓ k 4ud• StA . ni9�Y tnd CnrcennJ- ColrS°/,desf. Y. I✓iio dwP/ei>'. �° O►t� r.ip� C..N.r N Swi ,e FT 4,M41 /S d,/is , /�;' "If��1 "r whew l %%edr mrf_ lJti QrtCs tI/e'y Sf• _ MAT NEIJ SERVICES WOULD YOU LIKE OR WHICH EXISTING SERVICES WOULD YOU IMPROVE OR EXPAND? J7 edn'r a44rd qe.. ser✓gybes! a�A°it• s.(• r/d 6e aaa/ys.1- 94 r//s.✓ siirefra;:n rn ✓,��r f..r. HOW /� WOULD YOU PAY FOR THESE CHANGES? 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I4HAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT THE IOWA CITY GOVERNMrn/J) : ~Al 'n&04" ... /7 h' `�.iltd /n7: 1/3/6? -rlo& 4.. qC�d Fyirf 4/ORST, 4 e.Ypealik7t decisi°vs a/ir.1 Mtria .,1 oi. / eelsr0reCr'me*. �%e/n roe -4 r Ie" -i ,Intl Pe�eOrsiieJ I y % f u/ y�Cov %/•tee/ ,rar• rf- �7d` va 1%rr iOrirrete nM�orr7 Q'M SS•./� %y needs -'s OTHER COMMENTS: YUMS /t uesy' /uest%J �wy;Ei�7`ony,'� YS�/1/0• A Lrrvefir , //� /lee%yS, .r,�^�y, C✓./art P� ,Z/nr -604- kre of su°Y„,7 jo4vec 4*sve 4 Pooeenrs a� off' a,4Pr�,! 1 K 0 4' S rbnri d % / M%o eit<y owned s�Cv Job wirrb a (et !x n O%^toff (/iir B Xr seer, V. / cG -D �. `'amr/iro`e eo,n pier .seen 74odYZ -4row S'iree.Y �If�71in� `�• P n..%ri re. � irn aird.'w7' Z - Gqr4r— /ryp° rei 8 8 g MICROFILMED BY I ""JORM MICRALAB CEDAR RAPIDS •DES 14014E5 I 1 /=--" _y D J�I r C 0■ U S I D E ■ AREA DEVELOPt LENT THE COMMUNITIES' PROBLEMS! Communities are feeling the pinch of budget cutbacks corning out of Washington. Declining funds for public services and reduced capital investments in new plants are making it difficult for communities to prepare for an expected economic upturn. The communities' problems can become site selection problems for a company planning new facilities, and a better understanding of these problems can help the facility planner. By Thomas R. Lawton Senior Consultant The Fantus Company WEEPING ROLLBACKS in the IC.�Jl federal budget arc prccipi- tating a domino -effect ava- lanche of funding source curtail- ments for community economic de- velopment. Economic development - oriented agencies such as the Eco- nomic Development Administration and Appalachian Regional Com- mission will be scrapped, cutting off funds to communities, counties and regional economic development groups that have found them in the past to be a lifeline for economic preservation and enhancement. Urban Development Action Grants, which had been experiencing accel- erated distribution to small as well as large cities, also stand before the federal budget guillotine. Compounding the shortfall of government spending for economic development is the inflationary economy that has created high in- terest rates, declining capital in- vestment and shrinking tax revenues exacerbated by tax revolt movements from Cnlifornia's Proposition 13 to Massachuselts' Proposition 211:• The leaner budget actions ema- nating out of Washington, D.C., arc rippling through layers of govern- mental jurisdictions, down to the municipalities that are feeling the brunt of declining capital investment in new plants and equipment, The infrastructure (i.e., roads, water and sewer systems, public transportation, r� etc.) of America is taking a beating as the result of inflationary pressures on governmental units rather than premeditated neglect. The federal government is trying to reverse cco- nomic decline through such invest- ment incentives as the "10-5-3" liberalized depreciation schedules to increase cash (low, and "urban en- terprisc zones"in which tax reduc- tions would accrue to new or ex- panding businesses. The 19SOs may see recovery through adaptation, commitment, cooperation and necessity. But will communities be ready when recovery occurs by preparing now when fi- nancial resources to underwrite im- provcments are strained? Unfortu- natcly, many cities wait until an up- turn in the economy is established before preparing themselves for site -searching bus:ress investors. By then, it is too late, as corporate site - seeking executives strive to rind the most "rcady-to-go" location. The time to begin necessary community improvements—transforming lia- bilities into saleable assets—is dur- ing the downturn in business activity, so that "bootstrap" projects begun then arc completed by the start of the recovery. This timetable ensures that the desires of corporate location de- cision -makers for a "rcady-to-go" location and supporting infrastruc- ture arc attuned with the objectives of community development officials to provide these resources when needed. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Financial alternatives Few communities can afford not to take the necessary steps and pre- cautions to expand their business tax base, particularly in view of: in- creasing homeowner tax resistance; resident cries for tighter spending controls; and less mobility in our so- ciety, increasing inability of families to afford the cost of new homes. and population declines in many cities. Where is the money to help create an atmosphere for industrial develop- ment going to come from now that federal, state and local sources arc drying up? There arc several feasible avenues to funding sources. One is tax pool- ing on a regional basis for both new and expanding businesses. The tax- ing jurisdiction where the new and old industrial or commercial devel- opment occurs receives about 50 or 60 percent of its tax valuation reve- nue, with the remaining govern- mental units sharing the balance. The Minneapolis -St. Paul Twin Cities have been successfully tax sharing for about seven years. A second avenue akin to tax sharing is the concept of a regionally shared industrial park. The cost of site de- vclopmcnt is spread over enough governmental units to allow the cost to be bearable and to permit each unit to share :n the tax revenues dc. rived from businesses locating or expanding in the park. A third al- Icrnative is tax increment financing, which allows municipalities to bor- row money against future lax re - 1 J ecips. A municipality would receive increased tax revenues from higher tax rates or assessments beyond a base year, with special taxing district tax receipts remaining constant over a specified time period beyond the base year. This would allose (he municipality to borrow funds against its future tax collections, which will be more substantial because tax revenue distribution to the special taxing districts would remain con- stant. The municipality's exclusive entitlement to incremental increases in tax revenues can bejustifhed by its having to supply the necessary and expensive economic development support infrastructure to attract in- vcstors and pay back its loans through taxes derived from new capital investment. A fourth possibility is local fund raising for economic development with sponsorship from citizens; commercial establishments; banks; rail and motor carriers; public utili- ties; local development corporation or chamber of commerce funds, in- cluding interest derived from in- vested funds; and existing industries The latter group generally realizes the necessity of an economically viable community with which they are associated and depend on for services and people. Industry support will only take place as long as it docs not result in the new industry being a direct competitor that might stifle growth opportunities of both com- panies. Preparedness for industry How should the characteristics and resources sought by industrial prospects and location consultants shape a community's financially - backed cconomicdevclopinent plans for preparedness? The best way to answer this is to review sonic pivotal factors considered most important to corporate facilities planners. Com- munitics should also be aware of how their development organizations, acting on their own, respond to the needs of the corporate site -seeker and location consultant. One of the first and foremost issues is availability of sites. Com- panies and consultants want to know, at the outset, what sites arc available, how they arc serviced, and where they are located. It is recommended that a community has, "ready -to - go," a minimum 10 -acre site, pref- erably between 15-20 acres num- mum. The community must be able 1� to assure the prospect thin electric:!" power, natural gas, water and sewer lines are at or near the property. Whether a company is a rail user or not, almost invariably a rail line is needed dose to the site. A nonrail user may expand product lines in the future, and there is always the pos- sibility of a trucking industry strike—all of which might necessi- la(e rail service. A company considering an arca looks to sec whether the site is graded and cleared; so docs the consultant. Why? Because the property presents itself better and is more saleable. The community cannot necessarily rely on the imagination of the company's facility planners to sec through a mass of trees, rolling terrain, obsolete buildings or other obstructions in order to visualize what an improved site arca might look like in relation to changing or unerystalizcd needs of a proposed operation. The site should be accessible to employees and motor carriers. From the standpoint of the community, selection of a site for new industry most consider the necessity of un- congested roads entering and leaving the site. The property should be rc- moved from residential areas. Em- ploycc and truck traffic should not have to pass through the center of town to reach the major access highway nor be restricted to having to cross a railroad to enter or leave a facility. Details of site infrastructure are always important because they im- pact on the operational needs of a proposed production faci;ity and the economics of locating in the com- munity and at a particular site. Therefore, community officials mush be organized on their politics for extending utility lines. A policy must be determined as to how far muni- cipally -owned utility lines are to be extended by the city, how much of the cost is to be borne by the com- munity, and how much customer use influences the degree of line exten- sion investment to be made. The price per acre far a site, although usually a smaller cost factor in comparison to the price of building a new facility, must be carefully weighed—it could influence a pros- pect's decision to locate in the com- munity in terms of economic impact and serve as an indicator of how much local development officials want the proposed operation. Therefore, local development offi- cials must resolve whether the asking MICRUILMED BY "JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i Price is competitive with towns of comparable size in the inuncdmte arca and region. Determining how much the community plans to spend in the way of improvement costs, how much the city fathers expended to purchase the property, and a pro- posed new facility's incremental contributions to the community's empluynhent and lax base must be considerations in pricing the prup- crty. Company representatives altays seem in a hurry when visiting com- munities and have little or no time to investigate all of the surroundings impacting on a site. Consequently, community officials must be ready to answer questions regarding the sur- rounding environs' makeup. This will require knowledge on industrial neighbors, including the kinds of products Ihcy manufacture, w he(her machinery and equipment used by surrounding industries result in ob- jcclioneble noise levels, and the kinds of airborne pollutants emitted by. neighboring plants. Knowing the neighborhood will also permit com- munity officials to accurately inform companies and consultants about labor conditions (hat might either be attractive to the prospect or a bona- fted precursor of problems to be avoided. The availability or nonavaihhbility ora building can more often than not mean the difference between placing a community on the map for com- pany representatives to visit or the community being passed over un- noticed. Community dcvclopmcnt organizations should, if possible from an economic standpoint, have ready ayacanLor-speculative building in good condition. The building should have a minimum of 20,000 square feet of space; ideally it should be I 40,000 or 50,000 -square -feet, with expansion potential. These buildings arc much sought after because they save construction time, eliminate high construction costs and provide faster startups. A well-planned shell building can give a corporate facili- ties planner a reason or excuse to visit the community that gets his foot in the door to experience other posi- tive resources in the arca that might otherwise be overlooked. Numerous communities around the nation have been successful in building solid in- dustrial bases through shell building programs. 1 J r Correlating to the marketing tool r of availablc buildings is availability of temporary building space that will suffice while the company constructs its own facility on some other site near that building or somewhere else in the sante community. Since new construction generally will lake be- Iwcen nine and 18 months to com- plcte, the community should be willing to assist in whatever way it can to secure the temporary facility's lease for that period of time in behalf of the company, so as to avoid an unnecessary, costly and unwanted longer-term ]case. Sites, available buildings and labor market conditions are at the top of the list of most important factors considered by site -starching executives and consultants. Avail- ability or supply of labor is critical. In response to questions regarding labor supply, chamber of commerce and other community officials must be ready to provide hard figures pertaining to the unemployment rate, number of persons unemployed by skill and sex, and detailed break- downs of active registrants at the nearest Job Service office. Equally important is the level of wages within the labor drawing arca of the com- munity, usually defined as 25 to 30 . miles to all directions, assuming there arc no natural barriers. Com- munities should be nble to provide wage and fringe benefit surveys from the largest and smallest businesses within this labor drawing arca. if this data is not available, surveys should be taken by a local or arca personnel manager's nssociation, chamber of commerce, Job Service office, or an outside company well versed in pro- fessionally conducting these types of surveys. The labor-management relations climate is, in many cases, at the head of the labor market conditions list of considerations. Community officials should have a list of companies within their labor drawing arca and the names of unions represented at each where applicable. Strike history information should also be provided. Many communities make the mis- take of not offering or indicating this type of information when it will be asked for anyway. The absence of such data arouses negative curiosity on the part of facility planners and consultants about whether the story in the area is a bad one that is being concealed for obvious reasons. Data un recent NLRB,clections that ' companies have won would be an effective selling point for any com- munity. An important adjunct to labor market condition considerations is knowledge about what new com- panies are planning to enter the area or which existing companies are about to embark on significant ex- pansions in the arca. Plans for new or expanding companies will impact on another prospect's ability to recruit employees and will most likely in- flucncc the level of wages paid by his company. Communities need to have manpower staffing details on other new companies or existing business expansions in order to ensure com- petition will not adversely affect each other. An example of overdoing it is found in one burgeoning Rocky Mountain community. Community development officials there noncha- lantly welcomed any and all cicc- tronies companies into their com- munity without conferring with ex- isting industries, and other new in- dustrics planning to start new oper- ations, about the large manning re- quircmcnts involved for each of the now plants. As a result, this com- munity has a backlog of about 15,000 manufacturing Jobs schcd- uled to come onstream during the next seven years. Local officials and arca businesses are unsure whether the community, not considered a major metropolitan area, can sup- port that kind of growth without hurting its existing industrial and economic base. Now, all of a sudden, the chamber of commerce is revers- ing its long-term economic develop- ment growth strategy from encour- aging light manufacturing and as- sembly -type operations into the arca to concentrating on office head- quarters operations that are non- competitive. Another medium-sized commu- nity in the Southeast did something similar, undeccrningly bringing in five major new industries within the same short time frame without in- forming each new industry or exist- ing industries about the detailed plans of the others. Nor were the in- tentions of the unannounced new companies generally discussed with consultants representing potential industries. Some of the newly-an- nmmced employers were deeply concerned over the community's at- titudc about taking on anything and everything for their own benefit without regard to the effects on the industries themselves. \lost prospects arc also going to want to know about local or proxi- mate availability of vocational - technical facilities. Community of- ficials should provide descriptive brochures and offer prospects a visit to the facilities, in particular, the departments that the prospect's op- eration are most likely to utilize. The overall story of the commu- nity can best be told by existing in- dustries and businesses, which is why many facility planners and virtually all consultants will want to talk to area employers. Local chamber of commerce or city officials should establish contacts within these lo- cally -based companies in order to facilitate arranging private inter- views for prospects and consultants at the employer's facility. For pros- pccts making short visits, a lunch or dinner at someone's home with three or four key plant managers or per- sonnel managers can provide the in- formal, relaxed setting needed to discuss meaningful labor market issues. Community cooperation and dc - sire in some respects is an intangible, but there arc measures prospects and consultants can use to grade differ- cnces between cities and evaluate them for new plants. Most com- panics look for financing of new plants and equipment, which means industrial revenue bonds. Commu- nity officials must ask whether there is a revenue bond authority in the city or county that can execute such an issue in behalf of a prospect. if not, one should be established. Per- haps even more important are in- centivcs for now plants and existing industries. Communities should have well -thought-out plans on tax ex- emptions, 'write down" of industrial land prices for new industry, clearing and grading of property for the company, cost absorption on water, sewer and rail line extensions in ad- dition to gas and electric power lines if municipally -owned, and working with county and state officials to provide necessary access roads. Community cooperation can also conic in the form of helping to hire employees for a new operation by prescreening of job candidates and performing labor surveys. MICROFILMED BY i i "JORM MICRbL A13 1 CEDAR RAPIDS •DES 1401 NES ' I i 1 9 r One good example of community assistance as an incentive to new in- dustry involved a manufacturer needing a 48 -acre Oat site with rail. I lowever,the site in a Georgia com- munity not far from Atlanta needed $303,000 or a little more than $6,000 per acre of improvements for grad- ing, industrial lead track, water main and sewer line extensions. Those improvements, added to the asking price of $6,500 per acre, would have meant to the company a total cost per acre of nearly Sl 3,000. The cumbined city and county councils offered 5200,000 for water, sewer, rail and grading improvements. This left slightly more than $100,000 for the company to absorb, or about $2,000 per acre in addition to the 56,500 per acre asking price; a total price per acre to the manufacturer of j unly $8,600. Site grading involving i300,000 cubic yards comprised 5246,000 of the $303,000 in needed site improvements. However, that cost would yield a virtually Oat one to enc -and -one half percent grade throughout the 48 -acre parcel. In most cases, particularly with heavy industries like food and chemicals, availability and depend- ability of utility facilities and services can make or break a prospect's fur- ther consideration of the community. In terms of electric power, cummu- nity officials or the power company serving the site must be able to doc- unnent distribution and transmission line capabilities along with the de- gree of dependability and reliability of service. Casement locations at the site must be identified, and rates, in addition to impending increases, must be provided. The rates must also lake into consideration fuel cost adjustment clauses occasionally overlooked by the providers of this information. In considering natural gas implications, the big question today centers on: "Is it available?' Cost has become more of a secon- dary question. Community officials and representatives from the gas company serving the arca should be able to discuss maximum allocations for space heating and processing needs, in addition to identifying line locations, casements and sizes. An extension of the natural gas consid- eration is availability and cost of local supplies of substitute fuels such as I.PG and oil. The same kinds of capacity, location, size and pressure considerations made for natural gas must also be applied when consid- ering water and sewer linkages. Knowledge of hydraulic and organic capacities of wastewater treatment plants, as well as fire insurance classification innplicmions at the site, are equally important. Occupancy costs, the costs in- volved in acquiring and improving the site and constructing a building, must not be overlooked by commu- nity or chamber of commerce offi- cials. The presence and participation of local or area contractors for this purpose can be invaluable during a company or consultant visit. Air quality factors have becomo increasingly important, if not con- fusing, to facility planners and con- sultants. If everything else in the decision-makinc process is satisfac- tory for a given location, but it is Liar discovered that air quality controls and regulations have been overlooked, everything else that was right will not matter because the air quality monitoring time frames might prohibit or adversely delay the start of building construction. Community officials should know how their areas are classified— "attainment," "nonattainnient" or "unclassified," with respect to meeting National Ambient Air Quality Standards—for different airborne pollutants. An awareness of availability of banked emission off- sets for use in "nonatlainment" areas, that can be allocated to an expanding or new industry on a' first-come, first-served basis, can be a strategic marketing tool in at- tracting certain industries whose processes, for example, emit photo- chemical oxidants. By receiving readily available emission offsets that have been appropriated for new or expanding plants, industry saves time and money by not having to obtain federal Prevention of Signif- icant Deterioration permits required in "attainment" and "unclassified" areas, monitor the air quality, or purchase offsets from neighboring emitters, if they can even be found. Most importantly, community de- velopment officials need to become and stay knowledgeable about the complex labyrinth of ever-changing federal pollution control regulations and available emission offsets in their areas. By doing this, prospective in- dustry can be helped to avoid costly, 141CROFILMED BY i 1 -`JORM MICR61-AB j CEDAR RAPIDS DES t40I4ES delay -inducing oversights that can be discouraging—enough to cause a change of mind about proceeding with a new plant. In thinking transportation, the availability at any given site of rail service is very important, even if the prospect is not a rail -user. Many heavy industries are luokirg for dual rail service at a site where at least one of the carriers is a main line railroad. Community officials should also be s, on the alert for news of possible ab andonnnent of branch railroad lines// . serving their communities and sites. ' Experience has demonstrated that such action can be the "kiss of death" for industry development and re- tention programs in an affected area. The highway network is also vital in terms of the community being aware of necessary improvements to facil- itate ingress and egress to a property, how needed access roads can be funded, and responsibilities for road maintenance. Motor carrier service is a significant factor to prospects in terms of interstate carrier capability and capacity at arca-based termi- nals, location of sites within a Com- mercial Trucking Tone, and access road restrictions including bridge height and load limitations. The community should, therefore, plan and prepare accordingly. Facility planners almost always regard taxes as a significant factor, both at local and state levels, corpo. rately and personally. They want to know about assessment practices, rates and relief potential. Com- munities, through local tax accessors, must provide answers on up-to-date local practices regarding the treat. ment of realty and personalty taxes, pending changes in assessment pro- cedures and rates, and possible ex- cniptions for personal property. At the slate level, prospects will want to know about such mechanics as whether federal income taxes are deductible in computing car urate taxable income, whether federal taxable income is the basis in com- puting state corporate income taxes, the basis for apportioning net income to be taxed by the state, and whether or not there are any exemptions from the sales and use lax for purchases of equipment used in the manufactur- ing process. On the personal side, the r importance of income taxes is di- rectly proportional to the number of transferees involved in a facilily's relocation. Usually this means it is a inure important consideration for office headquarters relocations than manufacturing plants or distribution centers. l-iving conditions are becoming nture and more important to all working people and site location de- cision -makers. The cost of housing and the availability of homes and mortgage loans for transferees are especially important. The availabil- ity of homes in terms of the number on the market at any given time, can be obtained by community officials through area real estate brokers and their multiple listing services; the cost of homes currently on the mar- ket, as well as the average price of homes sold over a Riven period, can also be obtained through the multiple listing services. Mortgage loan availability and terms should be ob- tained from local banks and savings and loan associations. Presently, the nation's housing market situation is particularly chaotic and variable. 'therefore, chamber of commerce or community officials should do ev- erything they can to provide current information. Cost of living is obviously a critical item. Utilization should be made of the American Chamber of Com- merce Researchers Association Cost of Living Index because it surveys hundreds of cities. Even if your community is not on the list, there is usually one in close proximity equally applicable. The biggest drawback of this survey is that taxes are excluded. The federal govern- nteni s cost of living index by cities is not considered comprehensive enough, since only major cities and metropolitan areas are included. Infurmation on medical facilities and services are bound to be asked for by prospects and consultants, so data on the number of general hos- beds, physicians and types of ,pecial treatment facilities offered should be available. Public and pri- vate educational facilities are always considerations in the location deci- sion-making process. Information should be available on pupil -leacher ratios, expenditures per pupil, Scholastic ;%ptitude Tests scores lo- cally versus nationally, and the cur- ricula of community colleges, four- year cull.gcs and universities in the area. Chamber of commerce officials should be -cadv to discuss availabil- ity of country clubs in their area for executives, including facilities available, membership rules and fees. Exclusionary rules have been known to spoil a community's hope for an industry, even though all other factors were "go." Experiencing the Prospect Visit Having traveled with site -seeking corporate executives during the course of conducting facilities loca- tion and relocation assignments in their behalf, it should be instructive to reveal what primary factors the consultant and industrial prospect focused on during their visits. A Japanese electronic products manufacturer seeking locations in the South, focused on walking sites, talking to maior industrial em- ployers, reviewing the overall labor market situation with the State Employment Service offices serving the communities, and gathering proposals from local contractors for construction of the proposed facility. One community's development of- ficials, however, chose to talk among themselves about mundane subjects, rather than making substantive conversation with their Japanese visitors. Even during site investiga- tions, these "inside" conversations interfered with obtaining necessary site details. Needless to say, the community was written -off by the prospect. An executive from a large U.S. electronics company walked and helicoptered over scores of site areas, talked with mayors and city man- agers to determine the extent of their willingness to provide incentives, looked for temporary building space to use during the construction phase of the company's new facility, in- tcrvicwcd employers, and talked with vocational -technical school admin- istrators regarding their programs for needed skills. In the case of a brand-name pet food manufacturer, concentration was mainly on sites and the rail and road networks serv- ing the properties. Extensive dis- cussions were also needed to deter. mine the hydraulic and organic ca. pacities of local sewage treatment plants. For a manufacturer of automobile equipment, emphasis was on walking sites and gathering general impres- sions of the physical layout of the entire community, including hous- MICROFILMED BY i -JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ing. A multi -divisional consumer products company concentrated on inspecting sites, talking with belected employers, visiting vocational -tech- nical schools, thoroughly examining unoccupied buildings where they were available, and discussing with community officials what they planned to provide the company. A hand tool producer placed priorities on sites, available buildings, and discussing with community officials what incentives they might be able to offer the proposed operations. In some instances, community officials have made the mistake of escorting prospects too closely; going out-of-the-way to avoid deteriorated sections of the city or pickets at a struck plant. Absence of candor can only result in visitors asking later, "What else didn't they show or tell us?" Not only must community de- velopment officials show company representatives what they want to* see, but what they need to know. Most of the dealings facility planners and consultants have with communities involve their chambers of commerce, state economic devcl- opment representatives, railroads, electric power companies, and real estate brokers in larger cities where office space is sought. It should be pointed out that more and more mayors and, in particular, city managers are becoming involved in the industrial development field in behalf of their municipalities. This growing trend couldn't be more ap- propriate for these changing and tightening economic times, since it is the city managers and mayors who, more than anyone, control the com- munity purse strings for imple- menting needed "do it yourself' de- velopment programs. ❑ Thomas R. Lawton is senior consulrantfor The Fanrts Connpa- ay, facilities location and commu- nity ec u numic decelopnneni consul - rants. Ile has conducved 10 public sector area development projects for such cities its St. Louis, Albuquer- cpte, Hartford, and Bartle Creek, and 60 private sector location stud- ies for such companies as Welch roads, Scutt & Fetzer, PACCAR, GTF-, and Yamaha International. Working in behalf of both corporate decision -rankers and cities has provided Afr. Lawton with a unique understanding and perspective of how different industry operating needs are nntrhed avirh ronununiq, resources. ` 88� 7 I CIVIL -JUVENILE DIVISION OFFICE OF THE J. Patrick First Assistant Daniel L. Bray S\!O Cp U N T Y Anne Lahey Al John R. Bulkley P.O. Box 2450 328 South A Clinton Street O? CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION Iowa ow City, Iowa 52244 (319) 337.641!1 JO �� JACK W. DOOLEY • COUNTY ATTORNEY May 21, 1982 City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Old library Madam Mayor and Members of the Council: CRIMINAL DIVISION Janice M. Becker Steven R. Regenwether Dorothy M. Maher Patricia M. B. Sheppard The Board of Supervisors has voted to communicate to you its interest in acquiring the old library for use as a county office building. Toward that end, the Board asked me to try to arrange a discussion with you at your earliest convenience, preferrably before the bid date if at all possible, so that the Board can convey more directly its interest and discuss with you that possibility. , As you are quite aware, the Board has met with recent frustration in seeking a solution to its spaceen eds by acquisition of the Sabin building. Your past co-operation with the county was instrumental in bringing a badly needed county jail to fruition and we approach you again knowing that you'll assist the county if it is reason- ably within your ability and not otherwise inconsistent with city needs. The Board looks forward to discussing this matter with you. Thank you for your consideration. P�L_A� rely, J. Patrick White First Assistant County Attorney /kr I L E D MAY 21 1982 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK j ' MICROFILMED BY 1.' "DORM--MICR#LAO- J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES NOIRES f 890 I r\ �i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 21, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: Andrea Hauer, Development Coordinator RE: Iowa City CommunitY Profile Included in the information packet is the first printing of the Iowa C , Communit Profile. The booklet contains data, especially 6n—business conditions, for Iowadated and newand Jninformatison on can be is such that it can be easily up added as necessary. This booklet is a first step towaecauseheringia data base st for t, economic development planning. pt, I expect revisions and additions will be required; I'd appreciate your comments and suggestions with regard to content and format. I =RAPIDS- ! 'll I 39/ r� J . -Y 1'r IOWA CITY COMMUNITY PROFILE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING Et PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1982, ANDREA HAUER, -DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR MICROFILMED RY -MICR+LJAB- CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 1 IOWA CITY General Information Map DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Population Characteristics Income EMPLOYMENT Johnson County Business Patterns Major Local Employers Major Industrial Categories and Payrolls Wage Survey Unemployment Rates COMMUNITY RESOURCES Utilities University of Iowa Iowa City Schools Medical Facilities LOCAL ECONOMY Financial Institutions Retail Sales Tax Federal Dollars in Johnson County IOWA CITY TAX BASE Municipal Budget Property Values Assessment Rates Building Permit Totals Value of New Dwellings l MICROFILMED BY L1 - —JOR M. " MIC R+LAB- l CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 4. i r IOWA CITY GENERAL INFORMATION III 19 1V L JORM M.CROLAB J_ I OF I Some Information on Iowa City This Community Profile contains many facts and figures about Iowa City. Numbers alone, however, cannot convey a complete picture of the city that has been called "The Athens (or Berkeley -- take your pick) of the Midwest" as well as "The only place in Iowa I would ever want to live in." There is a certain exuberance about living in a town where people participate as enthusiastically in cheering the Hawkeyes onto the Rose Bowl to watching tuba concerts on Old Capitol's lawns to commenting at City Council meetings. (That may be a bit of exaggeration -- nothing can equal the fervor of a Hawkeye fan!) The City of Iowa City welcomes your interest in our town as much as do individual Iowa Citians; one of everyone's favorite topics seems to be talking about Iowa City. His_ torn In the late 1830's when Iowa was still a U.S. territory, a decision was made to build a capital city for the soon-to-be new state of Iowa. A site -- a hill on the east bank of the Iowa River -- was selected. This site is the present location of Iowa City. In 1839, the new state Legislative Assembly appro- priated the money for a Doric -style limestone building to serve as the capitol building. This building contained the governor's office and both houses of the legislature from 1841 to 1856. In 1857, the state capital was moved to Des Moines, a more central location. At that time, the "Old Capitol" and ten acres of land were given to the newly -founded University of Iowa. With this, Iowa City shifted from its original purpose as a political capital to an education center for Iowa. T MICROFILMED BY L 'DORM MIC R+LAB` ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES 89/ it I .. — .. j-__�. — -.d, r r The University >a ' The community revolves around its two largest "industries" - the University of Iowa and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Iowa w City's population, which recently surpassed the 50,000 mark, is partially composed of University students who enrolled at a record rate of 26,000 in s 1981-1982. Of course, not all of these students g live in Iowa City; some live in Coralville (a town of ' 6000 adjacent to Iowa City) as well as commuting from rural Johnson County areas and other nearby cities such as Cedar Rapids. i r The University, which consists of eight colleges, !° offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in over t if 100 departments. Many departments and programs are nationally -ranked and internationally known such as s*. the Writer's Workshop. The Writer's Workshop was and is unique in allowing a person to write, be it a " novel, a play, or poetry, for an advanced degree. This approach has been very attractive and p successful; it's difficult to find a contemporary -� writer who has not lectured or been a student at the Workshop. Many of these previous students and teachers have then included Iowa City scenes and personages in their work; what would a John Irving book be without a comment or two on Iowa City? ' The University provides the best from the worlds of arts and culture for Iowa City audiences. At Hancher Auditorium and Clapp Recital Hall, a $7.1 million arts center, performances include orchestras, student recitals, Broadway and original one -act plays, rock concerts, chamber music, movie premieres, and film festivals. The 1982-83 Hancher season will include the Cleveland, Chicago and Dresden State Symphonies, the Dance Theatre of Harlem, and five different Broadway shows. Many _i performers and artists have commented on the knowledgeability and the friendliness of the Iowa i I 2 City audience; the Joffrey Dance Company found this out when its costumes were marooned in a snow storm and local individuals managed to re -outfit the dancers in record time. The University theatre has a very active repertoire, especially in the summer. The highlight of this summer's season will be having the Joffrey II Dance Company in residence for six weeks. Studio arts can be observed at the Art School, on campus lawns, and in the University's Art Museum collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs and artifacts. A current art museum exhibit features a large canvass curtain by Picasso which is on loan from the George Pompidou Centre for the Arts in Paris. A Jackson Pollack painting was loaned from the Museum's collection for the Picasso work. Natural history exhibits are on continuous display at MacBride Hall. Old Capitol, the original capitol building, is located in the center of the University campus. It is a familiar symbol to many people with its gold -capped dome and is a site that almost everyone visits when in Iowa City. The University's recreational facilities add another amenity to living in Iowa City. Hawkeye football (which went to the Rose Bowl in 1982), basketball, baseball, lacrosse and swimming are but a part of the activities available to choose from as a spectator. For those who wish to participate, swimming pools, tennis courts, cross country skiing equipment, canoes, jogging tracks, and exercise equipment are available. These facilities are open to the public as well as to the University population. 1 IAICROFILMED BY -"JORM MIC RbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIYES i 1 _y The City The nearly -completed revitalization of the downtown provides a central focus to Iowa City life. City Plaza, a 3's block pedestrian mall with many gathering places and a children's play area, greatly enhances the extensive downtown shopping area which contains over 140 different stores and businesses. Everything from the very basic item to the very special item can be found in Iowa City's stores. For example, there are more than 12 book stores ranging from national chains to owner -operated book stores with more esoteric selections; some of these book :1^ stores operate on a barter basis which can certainly J enliven a shopping trip! The Governor Robert Lucas Square and Fountain (located in the center of City Plaza) attract a number of arts -oriented activities. Last year, a folkdancing festival, many band performances, and a mime concert performed in the square area. Add a large amount of people watching and it's not hard to -, see why everyone likes to come downtown. In addition, there are seven downtown movie theaters (one a student -run operation) which show a large ivariety of movies.' It is not only at the University that one finds a variety of activities. .The Iowa City parks system encompasses over 520 acres and includes facilities '1 for organized sporting events, as well as individual and family outside activities. The three major parks - City Park, Hickory Hill and Mercer Park - _j offer a range of opportunities with each park excelling in a particular service area. City Park is bounded by the Iowa River, so many of the I J i i 3 activities within this park focus on the water; Hickory Hill, a nicely wooded preserve, allows the hiker to enjoy the wildlife and vegetation of a rural area within the corporate limits; and Mercer Park with a pool, tennis courts and sports fields provides a center for organized sports activities. These three major city-wide parks are complemented by the various neighborhood parks scattered throughout the city. And it is not only the University that provides cultural activities for Iowa City. One can enjoy a variety of musical events by frequenting a number of the local taverns who bring in musical groups from outside of Iowa City or by attending such events as the Old Time Fiddlers annual festival. The Johnson County Arts Council encourages local artists throughout the community with exhibits and a sale shop. Summary With the University's diverse population, a certain vitality is demanded and generated. Iowa City generally meets this challenge and if it doesn't, Chicago, St. Louis, ,Kansas City, and the Twin Cities are all less than six driving hours away. Iowa City represents the best of small town and big city living; there is security and friendliness combined with knowledgability and appreciation. MICROFILMED BY I- CORM MIC R¢LIN J � CEDAR RAPIDS � DES M019E5 ' 8'9% IN" IOWA CITY 141LROFIL14ED BY I I` "JORM MICR6LAB- � CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOI4ES I I j I I I 1 I 89/ J,I DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION The following tables show population characteristics (age and sex) of Iowa City residents. Income levels for families in Johnson County are also given. Additional information on University of Iowa students is also included in the Community Resources section. TABLES Population Pyramid (1980) 1970 and 1980 Population Comparison University Student Population Johnson County Income Levels t110?NrILIa(n P JORM MICROLAB 191 J_ _y IF ACE NUHB R OF ALES NUMBEI OF F HALES 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 SOURCE: 1980 Census Report of Population (O.S. Bureau of the Census) Iowa City is a "young" city with about 50% of its population between the ages of 20 through 34. Many of the people in this age bracket are enrolled at the University of Iowa and as they complete their educations, they leave Iowa City; this can be seen by the greatly diminished number of people in the 35-44 age category. Iowa City's population has increased by about 4,000 people between 1970 and 1980. The next table shows where these increases have occurred. MICROFILMED DY JORM MIC R/6LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES if/ i _I* 75+ 65-74 55-64 45-54 35-44 25-34 grad. 21-24 und'grad. 18-20 high-ech. 14-17 mid-ech. 10-13 elem. 5-9 pre-ech. 0-4 NUHB R OF ALES NUMBEI OF F HALES 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 SOURCE: 1980 Census Report of Population (O.S. Bureau of the Census) Iowa City is a "young" city with about 50% of its population between the ages of 20 through 34. Many of the people in this age bracket are enrolled at the University of Iowa and as they complete their educations, they leave Iowa City; this can be seen by the greatly diminished number of people in the 35-44 age category. Iowa City's population has increased by about 4,000 people between 1970 and 1980. The next table shows where these increases have occurred. MICROFILMED DY JORM MIC R/6LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES if/ i _I* A comparison between the 1970 and 1980 population figures shows that there has been a significant increase in the number of people in the college -aged and elderly categories. The increase in the number of elderly people in Iowa City reflects a national trend of an increasingly larger number of people staying alive longer. The large number of 25 to 34 year olds reflects the 'baby boom' generation in this age category. Future demographic trends (up to the year 2000) indicate that Iowa's population will be getting older with fewer people being born. While this will have an impact on the University's enrollment, it's riot possible to estimate the amount by which enrollment will decrease. Population 1970 1980 % change Ane Population Population from 1970-1980 N persons 0-4 3,907 2,894 -26% -1,013 5-9 3,282 2,331 -29% -959 10-14 2,894 2,484 -15% -410 15-19 6,473 6,102 -6% -371 20-24 11,09412_ - --------- -404 +12% --------------;------- +1,310 25-34 7,210 11,506 +60% +4,296 35-44 3,543 4,133 +17% +590 45-54 2,921 2,880 -1% -41 55-64 2,427 2,461 +1% +34 65-74 ----- 1,797 ---------- 1,826 - ----------------------------------- +1% + 29 75+ 1,278 1,487 +16% +209 TOTAL 46,850 50,508 Source: 1980 Census Report of Population (U.S. Bureau of the Census) ! 1411111111111 BY 1 'JORM--MIC R#LAB-� ] CEDAR RAPIDS DES M014E5 I I � 89� 'M UNIVERSITY POPULATION Student Age 1980 % of Enrollment % Change from 1971 to 1980 18-21 44.5% -4.9% 2244 23.3% -.4% 25-34 27.0% +5.1% 5.9% +.1% 35-64 Undergraduate median age 1970 20 1 1980 - 20 980 - 29 Graduate median age _ Source: University of Iowa Registrar's Office _,* 1980 Johnson County Family Income i Family Income Level H of Families $0-$2,999 4,465 $3,000-$4,999 3,375 $5,000-$7,999 3,741 $8,000-$9,999 2,248 $10,000-$14,999 4,874 $15,000-$19,999 3,698 $20,000 and over 32,908 Mean Income: $16,864 Median Income: $12,342 Source: 1980 State of Iowa Income Tax Returns, Iowa Department of Revenue f MICROF ILI4ED BY i '..�... ' JORM-MICR¢LAB` CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES it w rzlixf F�rot L P EMPLOYMENT The information contained in this section is illustra- tive of business conditions in Iowa City and Johnson County. The different business and industrial informa- tion indicates that Iowa City/Johnson County is in generally good economic condition. The unemployment rates table bears out this contention with Iowa City's unemployment rate in December 1981 at the 3.5 percent level which was almost two percentage points less than the state of Iowa's unemployment rate. TABLES Iowa City Major Employers Johnson County Business Patterns Major Industrial Categories Wage Surveys for Selected Occupations Unemployment Rates (1981) Iowa City/Johnson County Labor Force 111CRMn.MM er JORM MICROLA© CEDAR RAPIDS • D6 NOPIE5 W -M S IOWA CITY MAJOR EMPLOYERS: 1982 Company N Employees* University of Iowa & Hospitals and Clinics 17,000 Veterans Administration Hospital 978 Sheller -Globe Company 902 Mercy Hospital 792 American Colle9e_1e21in9_18C1i696 -------------- Owens Brush 566 City of Iowa City 460 Proctor & Gamble 426 Johnson County 425 Westinghouse_Learning_Core_- 400 Moore Business Forms 269 Yoder Feed 220 Thomas and Betts 106 Hometown Dairy 91 Protein Blenders_____________ ------------------------------------- 80 Economy Advertising 80 * Included full and part time employees Sources: Iowa City Chamber of Commerce City of Iowa City telephone interviews As -can be seen from the above table, the public sector is a major employer in Iowa City. The State of Iowa employs about 17,000 people through the University of Iowa while another 2,500 are employed by different fed- eral agencies and departments and local governments. The following table shows that about 20,000 people in Johnson County are employed in the private sector. ol 1 141CROFILMED BY .�" --JORM- MICROLAEi CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I ti J1 PAP JOHNSON COUNTY BUSINESS PATTERNS 1976 15,442 $30,083 $130,373 750 285 my ,d -- - 3 0 1,474 1977 16 7497819 $3118)7 $152,424 1 Ls PAP JOHNSON COUNTY BUSINESS PATTERNS 1976 15,442 $30,083 $130,373 750 285 my ,d -- - 3 0 1,474 1977 16 7497819 $3118)7 $152,424 026 310 174 114 34 11 2 $175,341 761 329 206 124 44 13 3 ] 0 1,107 1978 18,941 (138) $40,282 (158) 54513% 5195,855 785 338 211 111 3 . 1 52 12 2 1,518 1979 19,,s Sousa: County Business patterns: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 (U.S. Bureau of the Census) The Iowa City/Johnson County area has shown a steady increase in the number of people employed in the private sector. From 1976 to 1979, there was an increase of almost 25% (from 15,442 to 19,7BO) people employed. The most active source of this growth .wase from businesses that employed establishedadditional 19766tonew businesses in 197 141CROFILMED BY —JORM-'MICR#CAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES J." MAJOR INDUSTRIAL CATEGORIES: JOHNSON COUNTY 7, a Year J FOOD 7, a WHOLESALE TRADE RETAIL TRADE Year SERVICES FOOD CONSTRUCTION PRINTING AND PUBLISHING FINANCE. TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PUBLIC TILITIES Year a Employed Annual Payroll ( x $1,000) I Est. # Employed Annual 18 ( I SZ9011) Est. I Employed Annual Payroll ( x $1,000) a Est. 1976 253 . $ 3.318 6 506 Avg. Wage: $11,884 S 5,395 16 722 S 7,602 56 $13,235 172 Avg. Wage: $13.114 Is 134 Avg. Wage: $10,6621 Avg. Wage; $6.248 Avg. Wage: $10.5291 935 1977 243 $41.974 1 3.591 6 537 435 S 6,196 17 732 1 8,720 55 147 loo 6,391 Avg. Wage: $14.777 Avg. Wage: $11.538 Avg. Wage: $6,771 Avg. Wage: $10.207 Avg. Wage: $11,912 A978 1978 236 444 $ 4.02 6 616 1,121 IT 6,833 is 664 $ 9,657 60 Avg. Wage: $16,957 Avg. Wage: $9,494 Avg. Wage: $11,092 5,644 $46,855 Avg. Wage: $11.408 1,288 1979 223 1,038 S 3,930 6 682 S 8.269 17 906 $11,692 63 1 Md. Wage: $11,547 1_____4 Mo. Wage: $17,623 1 1 lAva. Wage: $12,124 1 lava. Wade: $12,905 1 ----1 WHOLESALE TRADE RETAIL TRADE Year SERVICES Amual Payroll CONSTRUCTION Annual Payroll FINANCE. INSURANCE. REAL ESTATE fear 9 Employed Annual Payroll 0 Est. 0 Employed Annual Payroll 0 Est. 0 Employed Annual Payroll 0 Est. 1976 I x $1,000) S 9.733 91 5,467 ( x $1,000) 415 Avg. Wage: $11,884 1976 4,210 $29,524 390 995 $13,235 172 720 S 7,077 134 Avg. Wage: 113,150 Avg. Wage: 47.012 Avg. Wage; $6.248 Avg. Wage: $13,30141 935 $12,559 Avg. Wage: $9,829 $41.974 1977 41213 $32,848 435 1.247 $16.831 201 852 S 8.697 147 loo 6,391 $43,274 Avg. Wage: $7,796 Avg. Wage: $13,497 Avg. Wage: $6,771 Avg. Wage: $10.207 A978 4.756 $38.873 444 1,383 $17,414 191 1,121 $10,643 145 Avg. Wage: $8,173 Avg. Wage: $12.591 Avg. Wage: $9,494 979 5,644 $46,855 460 1,288 $17,591 179 1,038 $11,986 151 lAva. Wage: $8,301 1 1 lAva. Wage: $13,657 1 1 Md. Wage: $11,547 1_____4 WHOLESALE TRADE RETAIL TRADE Year I Employed Amual Payroll I Est. 0 Employed Annual Payroll 0 Est. I x $1,000) ( x $1,000) 1976 819 S 9.733 91 5,467 $31,775 415 Avg. Wage: $11,884 Avg. Wage: $5,812 1977 OBD $11,572 go 5,929 $37,047 452 Avg. Wage: 113,150 Avg. Wage; $6.248 1978 935 $12,559 92 6,803 $41.974 455 Avg. Wage: $13,432 Avg. Wage: $6,169 1979 1,059 $15,810 loo 6,391 $43,274 450 Avg. Wade: $14,929 Avg. Wage: $6,771 Note: Avg. Wage Annual -Payroll Source: ga�� Business Patterns; (U.S. Bureau of the Census) 117-6. 129-717, 1978. 1979 1-JORM MICR#LAO CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES The Major Industrial Cateqories . tables shows the num- ber ot people and establishments and payroll for major industries in Johnson County. It does not in- clude all private sector employment. While the services and retails sales categories em- ploy the most number of people, the average wages paid are fairly low and have increased proportionally slower than other categoribs. I ot. . 1 1. - I � Z_�' q WAGE SURVEY FOR IOWA CITY LABOR AREA f .l Examples of local wage levels for selected occupations are given below. More complete and detailed information is available from Job Service of Iowa. Average Entry Absolute Range 1 Occupation Level Wage of Wage Level J Professional Occupations: J Accountant $6.23 $4.21-$13.59 Computer Programmer $6.20 $5.34-$ 9.48 k Loan Officer N/A $5.77-$14.67 Retail Store Manager $6.00 $4.33-$19.27 j Clerical Occupations: Cashier $3.56 $3.10-$ 8.80 Clerk/Typist $4.02- $3.50-$ 7.09 Legal Secretary $4.71 $4.18-$ 6.91 Medical Secretary $4.99 $4.93-$ 7.16 Secretary $4.29 $3.50-$ 9.52 Teller $3.44 $3.25-$ 5.91 i Production and Related Occupations: i General Machinist $6.77 $6.25-$ 9.12 J Packager N/A $4.40-$ 6.70 Production Machine Operator $5.89 $5.64-$ 9.12 Tool and Diemaker N/A $7.47-$10.85 a J Truck Driver N/A $7.00-$11.97 ` Source: Job Service of Iowa - Wage Survey for Iowa City Labor Area. (December 1980) i 1 .w I Inw I I I�r I 1r� i MICROFILMED BY _I ~ JORM -"MICR#AO�- r1 'AR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I � - �� _. I/ S Unemployment Rates 1981 Month Iowa City/ Johnson County Unemployment (%) State of Iowa Unemployment (%) N People N People January 1,470 3.5% 3.5% 77,300 78,000 5.7% 5•7% February March 1,530 1,400 3.1% 72,200 5•2% 4.4% April 1,240 2.8% 2.9% 62,000 59,700 4•2% May June 1,270 1,510 3.5% 68,600 4.7% 4.5% July 1,440 3.5% 3.4% 64,200 61,000 4.3% August September 1,390 1,290 3.0% 53,400 3.8% 3.8% October 1,210 2.7% 3.1% 54,400 60,800 4.3% November December 1,390 1,550 3.5% 73,000 5.3% Source: Labor Area Summary, Job Service of Iowa Iowa City's unemployment rate has been consistently lower than the state's unemployment rate. In 1981, Iowa City's average unemployment rate (2.95%) was 1.7% lower than the state's average unemployment rate (4.65%). However, these figures should not be interpreted as being indicative of a 'tight' labor market in which an employer is not able to find people for new jobs. Iowa City employers have repeatedly commented on the availability of labor when jobs have been advertised. IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY LABOR FORCE. 1980 # of Workers % Female 19,080 43% Male 25,250 57% TOTAL 44,330 100% Source: Johnson County Office, Job Service of Iowa This table is based on projections from other state and federal data and does not represent an actual survey. j MICROFILMED BY "JORM. MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f J_I AL r 0 LOCAL ECONOMY This section contains information on some facets of the local economy. The Financial Institutions table gives data on local banks which have operated in Iowa City in the last three fiscal years. The Retail Sales Tax tables contain information on how much and where money is spent on goods and services. Finally, the Federal Dollars table details the levels of federal spending spent in Johnson County in one year. TABLES Financial Institutions Retail Sales Tax Federal Dollars in Johnson County M ICRof IL IID 11i JORM MICROLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS '101'IF `, M I I FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN IOWA CITY* FY 1979 r' i"'� TOTAL TIME & TOTAL TIME & --- TOTALrTC ceMEur� nFp_ DEPOSITS SAVING' 75t. ;121,847,000 $92,182,000 ;128,584,000 ;98,605,000 ;138,215,000 $112,569,000 522,375,000 $14,759,000 ;21,982,000 ;14,188,000 ;19,691,000 515,104,000 ;96,336,000 $60,909,000 ;100,573,000574,280,000 5105,737,000 S'91,196,000 nv.o*1 00 Credit Union $20,752,000 $18,363,000 $23,888,000 ;20,427,000 $27,228,000 ;23,064,0 J*The University of Iowa Credit Union is open to employees of the University of Iowa, the City of Iowa City, ACT and Westinghouse Learning Corp. I Savings and Loan Associations p� American Federal Savings ,& Loan Association Il irst Federal Savings & Loan Association Perpetual Savings & Loan Association i�J .United Federal Savings and Loan Association a Source:1 -- Annual. Report 2 -- State Superintendent of Banking: Annual Report * Hills Bank & Trust Co. and Unibank & Trust are not included in this listing because neither has been in operation in Iowa City for a complete fiscal year. i MICROFILMED BY -- JORM MIC Rf1LAB I+ CEDAR RAPIDS, • DES MOINES -V r I a Source:1 -- Annual. Report 2 -- State Superintendent of Banking: Annual Report * Hills Bank & Trust Co. and Unibank & Trust are not included in this listing because neither has been in operation in Iowa City for a complete fiscal year. i MICROFILMED BY -- JORM MIC Rf1LAB I+ CEDAR RAPIDS, • DES MOINES -V �r 'I 10 IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY RETAIL SALES TAX TABLES The following four pages give a category -by -category breakdown of retail sales by location (Iowa City and the rest of Johnson County) for the years 1978, 1979, 1980, and the first quarter of 1981 (the most recent data). This data shows the number of businesses in both Iowa City and Johnson County have increased by about 10% in those three years. The most spectacular revenue growth for Iowa City businesses has occurred in the "Eat/Drink" category with consumers spending over $35,000,000 in 1980 to eat out compared to $19,000,000 in 1978. Various marketing publications indicate that while Iowa City's population place it as one of the smallest markets in the top 300 nationwide, its predigious amount of eating and drinking place it in the top one-third of the eating and drinking markets in the nation. This data only begins to hint, at the impact of the Old Capitol Shopping Center which had its grand opening in March 1981. Local merchants in the shopping center and in other downtown locations have indicated sales have increased due to a larger number of people coming to Iowa City to do their shopping. Other data prepared by the Iowa Department of Revenue shows Iowa City in 1980 began to increase its proportion of sales compared to the rest of the state which is another indication that the Iowa City market area is increasing. 1' I MICROFILMED BY �- —JORM MICR#LAB I+ CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I M 89/ ' 1 —J7t 'i r.i c } 4 I;' I M C r, 1' I MICROFILMED BY �- —JORM MICR#LAB I+ CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I M 89/ JAN. - MARCH 1978 IOWA CITY RETAIL SALES TAX TOTALS APRIL - JUNE 1978 JULY - SEPT. 1978 OCT. - DEC. 1978 -io TOTAL l I Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue i n, 1 - MICROFILMED BY 1 �' �. -DORM"'MIC R¢I:A Ei" 1� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED COMPUTED CLASS BUS. TAX BUS. TAX AUS. TAX BITS. TAX TAX UTILITIES 10 $272,319 9 $190,033 8 $204,723 8 $233,195 $909,070 BLDG. HTL. 23 $55,454 22 $78,383 21 $77,925 21 $69,438 3281,200 GEN. HOSE. 11 $189,945 11 $261,967 11 $267,946 12 $342,946 $1,062,804 FOOD 29 $79,446 32 $87,092 31 $100,493 30 $98,593 $365,624 MOTOR YEN. 67 $74,420 63 $75,715 62 $75,249 66 $82,499 $307,883 APPAREL 44 $54,777 43 $58,509 43 $65,671 40 $81,042 $259,999 HOME FURN. 49 $50,189 51 $53,954 51 $53,776 54 $71,998 $229,917 EAT DRINK 73 $135,990 70 $134,173 75 $157,787 76 $159,543 $587,493 SPECIALTY 187 $176,767 204 $189,603 197 $205,498 208 $266,227 $838,095 SERVICES 265 $141,633 276 $189,425 274 $191,765 294 $187,395 $710,218 WHOLESALE 51 $84,624 57 $100,482 52 $113,908 55 $116,288 $415,302 RISC. 131 $90,057 126 $107,345 123 $110,607 125 $105,334 $413,343 • TOTAL • 940 $1,405,621 964 $1,535,481 948 $1,625,348 989 $1,814,498 $6,380,948 Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue JOHNSON COUNTY RETAIL SALES TAX TOTALS .JAN. - MARCH 1970 APRIL - JUNE 1978 JULY - SEPT. 1978 OCT. - DEC. 1978 TOTAL NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED COMPUTED CLASS BUS. TAX BUS. TAX BUS. TAX BITS. TAX TAX UTILITIES 23 $277,093 22 $204,028 20 $211,206 23 $241,937 $934,264 BLDG. MTL. 38 $95,940 41 $174,211 39 $180,712 42 $159,425 $610,288 , GEN. MDSE. 11 $189,945 11 $261,967 11 $267,946 12 $342,946 $1.062,804 FOOD 48 $107,549 53 $116,548 50 $136,780 49 $130,613 $491,490 MOTOR VEN. 117 $104,007 117 $112.093 110 $105,888 115 $112,384 $434,372 APPAREL 44 $54,117 48 $59,329 43 $65,671 46 $82,297 $262,074 HOME FURN. 78 $80,063 83 $79,387 84 $79,210 87 $99,731 $338.391 EAT DRINK 129 $233,244 127 $281,486 131 $318,688 131 $294,381 $1,127,799 SPECIALTY 281 $210,850 300 $220,745 ' 294 $236,183 314 $305,763 $973,541 SERVICES 462 $201.270 478 $272,277 478 $283,949 509 $268,387 $1,025,883 WHOLESALE 106 $128.508 111 $173.143 112 $193,591 117 $202,324 $697,566 MISCO 258 $144,662 232 $143,397 244 $157,538 261 5134,820 $580.417 • TOTAL • 1,595 $1,827,908 1,623 $2,098,611 1,616 $2,237,362 1,706 $2,375,008 $8,538,889 I Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue i n, 1 - MICROFILMED BY 1 �' �. -DORM"'MIC R¢I:A Ei" 1� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I IOWA CITY RETAIL SALES TAX TOTALS JAN. - MARCH 1979 APRIL - JUNE 1979 JULY - SEPT. 1979 OCT. - DEC. 1979 TOTAL _4 J I t MICROFILMED BY 1" -'JORM MICR46LAS .� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES I Source: Iowa Dept, of Revenue NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED COMPUTED CLASS BUS. TAX BUS. TAX RUS. TAX BITS. TAX TAX UTILITIES 9 $326,828 9 $240,683 10 $215,221 10 $250,438 $1,033,170 BLDG. MIL. 21 $41,590 23 $71,943 23 $81,318 25 $72,801 $267,651 GEN. HOSE. 13 $199,779 12 $271,030 11 $278,107 10 $361,276 $1.110,192 FOOD 32 $89,652 29 $98,333 31 $110,106 32 $109,701 $407,792 MOTOR YEH. 69 $87,022 66 $90,966 66 $04,088 68 $83,111 $345,187 APPAREL 43 $57,580 41 $63,925 44 $74,878 42 $86,622 $283,005 HOME FURN. 52 $52,804 53 $62,130 53 $67,222 54 $70,747 $252,903 EAT DRINK 79 $160,291 75 $160,415 81 $196,283 77 $177,096 $694,085 SPECIALTY 201 $201,802 218 $223,813 222 1240,308 246 $305,761 $971,684 SERVICES 289 $165,895 272 $208,369 280 $200,177 204 $207,868 $782,309 WHOLESALE 58 $89.266 '60 $109,886 64 $123,113 64 $121.370 $443,650 MISC. Ill $79,316 122 $118,001 122 $129,404 128 $120,236 $446,957 • TOTAL • 983 $1,548,825 980 $1,719.494 1,007 $1,800,225 1,040 $1,967,027 $7,038,580 Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue JOHNSON COUNTY RETAIL SALES TAX IUTALS JAN. - MARCH 1979 APRIL - JUNE 1979 JULY - SEPT'. 1979 OCT. - DEC. 1979 TOTAL NO. OF COMPUTED N0. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED COMPUTED CLASS BUS. TAX RUS. TAX BUS. TAX BITS. TAX TAX UTILITIES 26 $335,205 26 $249,688 26 $223,581 22 $257,084 111,065,558 BLDG. MTL. 42 $81,368 45 $145,540 44 $160,850 47 $139,808 $527,566 GEN. MDSE. 13 $199,779 12 $271,030 11 $278.107 10 $361,276 $1,110.192 FOOD 46 $93,923 44 $104,092 43 $116,130 45 $112,842 $426,987 MOTOR YEH. 120 $117.403 115 $120.602 112 $116,830 119 $123,461 $478.296 APPAREL 43 $57,580 41 $63,925 44 $74,878 42 $86,622 $283,005 HOME FURN. 87 $76,309 85 $95,312. 88 $104.656 91 $99,652 $375,929 EAT DRINK 137 $286,241 134 $313,318 135 $355,166 134 $330,734 $1,285.459 SPECIALTY 297 $234,098 319 $256,037 324 $272.089 353 $349.311 $1,211.535 SERVICES 492 $233,730 490 $296,290 492 $292,711 507 $305,768 $1.128,507 WHOLESALE 121 $140,613 125 $183,963 132 $204,500 140 $216,873 $745,949 MISC. 231 $128,887 247 $181,314 262 $207,857 270 $200,156 $718,814 • TOTAL • 1,655 $1,985,144 1,683 $2,281,111 1,713 $2,407,355 1,700 $2,584,187 $9,257.797 J I t MICROFILMED BY 1" -'JORM MICR46LAS .� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES I Source: Iowa Dept, of Revenue J f J J I t MICROFILMED BY 1" -'JORM MICR46LAS .� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES I Source: Iowa Dept, of Revenue IOWA CITY RETAIL SALES TAX TOTALS JAN. - MARCH 1980 APRIL - JUNE 1980 JULY - SEPT 1980 OCT OR -40 I J �J • loan IUINL CLASS NO. OF BUS. COMPUTED TAX NO. OF BUS. COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED:62 PUTED COMPUTED TAX BUS. TAX TAX TAX UTILITIES BLDG. MTC• 10 24 $324,733 $35,515 10 23 $241,623 S60,650 10 $1,106,178 GEN. MDSE. FOOD 10 $191.305 11 $255,127 24 11 $64$249,516,306 $265,964510 ,985 $232,660 $1.095,997 MOTOR VER. 29 66 $101.358 $71.108 31 66 $114,588 $90,776 31 63 $120,95fi,601 $86.861.523 3458,205 APPAREL 40 $57,364 42 $64,388 4q ,526 l$83.87fl$272,899 .$272.211 $272,821 HOME FURN. EAT ORIIIK 57 78 $61.045 5472,297 59 80 $58,499 111,521 59 82 $69,485,461 $203,545,519 ,870 $272,899 SPECIALTY 223 {{222,938 247 1238,024 246 $256,488,1Q5 $1,054,882 $1,034,155 SERVICES 272 il72.88S 272 $237,004 281 $188,581,926 $815,396 WHOLESALE 56 $100,334 65 $111,295 60 $117,581,124 $463,334 MISC. 123 $84,063 124 $99,859 116 $111,368,155 $394,445 TOTAL • 988 $1,900.945 1,030, $1,743,354 1,027 SI.BOD,463 ,081 $1,538,843 Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue JOHNSON COUNTY RETAIL SALES TAX TOTALS JAN. - MARCH 1980 APRIL - JUNE 19RO JULY - SEPT. 1980 OCT. - DEC. 1980 TOTAL CLASS NO. OF BUS. COMPUTED TAX NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED COMPUTED BUS.- TAX BUS. TAX BUS. TAX TAX UTILITIES BLDG. ML. 25 46 $332,891 $74.752 26 45 $250,167 $131,199 21 46 :256,180 1157,180 22 44 $297,828 $1 137,666 1517,816 GEN. NOSE. 10 $191,305 16 $262,031 11 $265,964 13 $154,685 1383,601 11,102,901 FOOD Y.OTOR VEH. 41 120 $105,825 $112,613 46 117 $121,148 $142,984 44 112 $127,952 1137,903 45 113 $120,340 $143,545 $483,265 $537,045 APPAREL HOME FURN,. 40 90 $57,364 $90,437 42 88 $64,388 $88,826 44 $65,608 51 $85,461 $272,821 IK 135 $317,680 137 $332,509 92 136 $101,503 $372,036 93 138 $111,137 $368,593 $391.903 $1,391,618 Y 325 481 $265,700 $250,096 354 492 $274,524 $330,231 360 495 $285,190 $292,809. 388 514 $367,418 $1,192,832 LWHDLESALE 124 $158,069 141 $170,909 133 $198,178 148 $300,318 $227,187 $1.173,454 $755,143 243 $142,703 261 $180,483 261 $213,010 267 $203,405 $739,601 .• 11680 12,100,235 1,765 $2,349,399 1,755 $2,474,913 1,836 $2,771,518 19,696,065 I J �J � J I4ICROTIL14ED BY J - "-"JOR M: -MIC R#LAH� Ij CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue 89/ J,� IOWA CITY RETAIL SALES TAX TOTALS N0. OF COMPUTED JAN. - PARCH 1981 i COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED COMPUTED CLASS BUS. TAX 'n{ TAX BUS. TAX BITS. TAX TAX UTILITIES 11 $356,613 ! T-• BLDG. MTC. 19 $42,979 I { .j GEN. MDSE. 13 } F000 31 f116,068 t f,• MOTOR YEH. 60 $79,952 APPAREL 55 $72,938 �•� H011E FURN, 5232,933 EAT DRINK 8B $205,914 SPECIALTY 240 SERVICES 287 $184,291 J WHOLESALE 61 124 $110,072 584,049 MISC. • TOTAL • 1,056 51,710,538 �. Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue J JOHNSON COUNTY RETAIL SALES TAX TOTALS - JAN. - PARCH 1981 J TOTAL N0. OF COMPUTED NO. Oi COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED COMPUTED CLASS BUS. TAN BUS. TAX' BUS. TAX IOWA CITY RETAIL SALES TAX TOTALS MICROFIL14ED BY "'DORM "-MIC R#LAB .� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES j source: Iowa uepc, OT wevenue J� N0. OF COMPUTED N0. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED COMPUTED CLASS BUS. TAX AUS. TAX BUS. TAX BITS. TAX TAX UTILITIES 11 $356,613 BLDG. MTC. 19 $42,979 GEN. MDSE. 13 $222,036 F000 31 f116,068 MOTOR YEH. 60 $79,952 APPAREL 55 $72,938 H011E FURN, 5232,933 EAT DRINK 8B $205,914 SPECIALTY 240 SERVICES 287 $184,291 WHOLESALE 61 124 $110,072 584,049 MISC. • TOTAL • 1,056 51,710,538 Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue JOHNSON COUNTY RETAIL SALES TAX TOTALS - JAN. - PARCH 1981 TOTAL N0. OF COMPUTED NO. Oi COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED NO. OF COMPUTED COMPUTED CLASS BUS. TAN BUS. TAX' BUS. TAX BUS. TAX TAX UTILITIES 27 5365,375 BLDG. ML. 42 $114,271 GEN. MDSE. 13 $222,036 F000 51 f150,501 MOTOR VEH. 106 $125,995 APPAREL 55 $72.938 HOME FUR11, 94 $90,829 EAT DRINK 196 5354,O61 SPECIALTY 369 $273,226 SERVICES 507 (255,433 WHOLESALE 246 246 $159,807 5134,183 MISC. • TOTAL • 1,791 $2,318,155 MICROFIL14ED BY "'DORM "-MIC R#LAB .� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES j source: Iowa uepc, OT wevenue J� 0 M 141CROFIL14ED BY -DORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES L�� , �__ Category Percentages of Retail Sales/Iowa City (1978-1980) Category 1978 1979 1980 Utilities 14.24% 15.6% 14.67% Building Materials 4.4% 3.79% 3.07% General Merchandise 16.64% 15.77% 14.52% Food 5.75% 5.78% 6.07% Motor Vehicles 4.81% 4.9% 4.47% ----------------------------------------------------------------- Apparel 4.05% 4.02% 3.6% Home Furnishings 3.58% 3.58% 3.60% WIC W Eat/Drink 9.2% 9.86% 13.98% Specialty 13.13% 13.79% 13.71% Services 11.2% 11.11% 10.81% -------------------------- ------------------------------------- Wholesale 6.50% 6.29% 5.78% Miscellaneous 6.47% 6.33% 5.22% Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue Sales Tax Reports (Quarterly) This table shows a percentage division of sales within different item categories. While it is premature to cite any long-term trends, it appears that some cate- gories, such as building materials, is decreasing in importance due to a corresponding decrease in the num- ber of building material businesses. Other categories such as food and eat/drink have increased their pro- portional share of sales in Iowa City due, in part, to the absolute number of.new businesses in this category; this also reflects the national trend toward increased dining out. 0 M 141CROFIL14ED BY -DORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES L�� , �__ Geographic Distribution of Sales in Johnson Count (1978, 1979, 1980 Town 1978 1979 19BU % 75% Iowa City t 74% 13% 76 13% 14% Coralville 1% 1% 1% Lone Tree 1% Oxford Solon 1% 2% Hills 1% � 1%% North Liberty 2% Swisher 1% Tiffin r Other 6% 5% 5% Total Johnson County �f Taxable Sales I� -1 J i L/ r� I� 'I $284,667,810 $308,824,020 $323,257,610 This table shows the geographic distribution of sales in Johnson County from 1978 to 1980. It shows that in this three year period,there has been almost no change in the pattern of where items are purchased in Johnson County. However, with the opening of the Old Capitol Center in 1981, the proportion of sales occurring in Iowa City should increase in proportion to the other towns. The total taxable sales figures show an increase of about ten percent per year which is slightly above state average. Averaqe Quarterly Sales in Iowa Cit First quarter = 21% of total sales Second quarter = 24% of total sales Third quarter = 25% of total sales Fourth quarter = 28% of total sales This data shows the low sales period occurring in the first quarter of the year with the highest sales occurring in the October to December quarter. Because of the University students' buying needs (e.g. books and supplies on a semester basis), sales in Iowa City do not dip as low in the first quarter as they do in other cities in Iowa. Additional data on the geographic distribution of sales is available from the Department of Planning and Programming Development. Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue Sales Tax Reports (quarterly) 1 89/ MICROFILMED BY � 1. "'-JORM MICR46LA9- j �JCEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES I FEDERAL DOLLARS IN JOHNSON COUNTY (FY 80) Department/Agency FY1980 Funds Department of Agriculture 5,778,000 Department of Commerce 120,000 Department of Defense 5,814,000 Department of Education 21,947,000 Department of Health and Human Services 68,137,000 Department of Housing & Urban Development 1,445,000 Department of the Interior 1,951,000 Department of Labor 592,000 Department of Transportation 2,861,000 Department of the Treasury- - - - - - - -- ---- -- --- -- - - 1,332,000 - Action 160,000 Environmental Protection Agency 4,388,000 Federal Home Loan Bank Board 7,000 General Services Administration 187,000 International Communications Agency 166,000 National Aeronautics & Space Administration 3,612,000 National Endowment for the Arts 5,000 National Endowment for the Humanities 514,000 National Science Foundation 2,654,000 Office of Personnel Management 2,934,000 Postal Service 4,354,000 Railroad Retirement Fund 423,000 Small Business Administration 172,000 Tennessee Valley Authority 8,000 Veterans Administration 39,591,000 Total: Grant Funds 59,809,000 Other Federal Funds $109 461 000 1699270,000 -;. This table shows both direct and indirect federal funds allocated to Johnson County in FY 1980 (the most recent data). These funds include payroll, project awards, and other payments such as loans and grants. The largest share of these funds (;36 million) are distributed for medical research programs under the aegis of the Department of Health and Human Services. About $26 million is spent on various Social Security Administration programs. Most of the Department of Education funds are used for student loans and other forms of financial assistance. j a Source: Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds Report r �y Community Services Administration (1981 j. M i MICROFIL14EO BY •`_ -JORM MICR46L B -. .,) CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 4�1 1 COMMUNITY RESOU RCES This section details some basic information on utilities and other services available in Iowa City. This section only begins to hint at the variety and quality of services available in Iowa City; a comprehensive list .would almost be impossible to compile. TABLES Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer) University of Iowa Iowa City Community Schools Medical Facilities M IC PW IL -1r' G' DORM MIC ROLA© crnnil unrius • DP, •10PAs 99/ UTILITIES: IOWA CITY URBAN AREA Electrical service: Natural Gas service: ELECTRICITY Service Area: Iowa City, Coralville, University Heights, and some unincorporated areas near Iowa City and Coralville. Current System Demand: 115 megawatts (peak -- current system capacity is very adequate to meet system demand. Customers: Residential -- 23,239 households Small Industrial -- 2,528 businesses Large Industrial -- 8 businesses Rates: Homeowner -- Small Rate User and Electric Heating Rates available Commercial and Small Industrial -- 5.1634/kw hour (1981 average) Large Commercial -- 3.8224/kw hour (1981 average) Average Homeowner Use: 5,760 kw/year (1981) Generation Mi:: (1981): Coal 53% Nuclear 45% Natural Gas 2% Planned New Facilities: Louisa Generating Station -- a coal-fired 300,000 kw plant due on-line in 1983 M Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company (Davenport, IA) Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company (Davenport, IA) NATURAL GAS Service Area: Iowa City, Coralville, University Heights, and some unincorporated areas near Iowa City and Coralville Current System Demand: all demand is presently met. System Capacity limitation is 250,000 cubic feet/hour and currently, no industrial customer has approached that usage rate. Source: Natural Gas Pipeline of America Rates (1981): Residential 40.6384/therm Small Commercial 37.7094/therm Large Commercial 37.2084/therm Average Residential Usage (1981): 1062 ccf/year Source: Industrial Engineering & Marketing Dept., Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company i MILROF ILMED BY 1 1 -DORM MICR6LAE1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES it -:0 I _ 1 $9/ II I � 1 tai I UTILITIES: CONTINUED Water Service: City of Iowa City, Iowa (municipal) Sewerage Service: City of Iowa City, Iowa (municipal) WATER Service Area: Iowa City and University Heights Customers: 12,900 housholds and businesses Water Source: Iowa weer 5%5% Deep Type of Pre-treatment: Chemical pretreatment as necessary, chlorination, and filtration. Underground Storage: 735,000 gallon capacity clear well 4,000,000 gallon capacity underground reservoir -- Current System Use: Average Demand 5,800,000 gallons per day Peak Demand -- 7,900,000 gallons per day Rate: $2.60 minimum charge plus 604 for every additional 100 cubic feet Residential Use: 24cvera ebi-monthly bill for 00ubt of wa has a arate ter Other: The mithat supplies°University buildings and housing. MT, SEWAGE Service Area: Iowa City and University Heights (a very few households are not served due to topographic limitations) Customers: 12 900 housholds and businesses 1 industrial (50,000+ gallons per day) University of Iowa Current System Use- 9-10,000,000 gallons per day Treatment: Secondary (activated sludge) nt Planned New Facilities: facility�l,i(secondary)on new atmein conjunction with upgrading and construction of various sewer lines. The City is ts currentlyfor waiting for Step construction of the of ility. Treatment capacity 13 million gallons per day. Rates: $1.63 minimum charge plus $3.55 per thousand cubic feet Source: City of Iowa City i i MICROFILMED BY —JORM M1Cf4#LA8- 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES UNIVERSITY OF IOWA i College . �yy 5,561 �' (t Business Administration i Dental Studies (including pre - dentistry) �! Education Law (including pre -law) Liberal Arts { n Medical studies (including pre - medicine) _..( Nursing (including pre -nursing) Pharmacy (including pre -pharmacy) Total Undergraduate i Resident Non -Resident W Ir�Y i I� .r �i k; M $ 570/semester $1,290/semester ENROLLMENT 1981-82 Undergraduate 18,656 Graduate 5,561 Professional 2,247 TotaT__ 26,464 Tuition Number of Departments 14 14 16 2 59 28 2 2 149 Graduate Resident $ 600/semester Non -Resident $1,400/semester DEGREES AWARDED (1981) Bachelor 2,802 Dentistry, Law, Master 1,184 and Medicine 477 Honorary 1 Ph.D. and D.M.A. 270 Total: 4,734 Sources: Univ. of Iowa, Registrar's Office Univ. of Iowa, Vice Pres. of Academic Affairs 1 1 i MICROFILMED BY -) -`DORM MICR +LAB j � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES -.6dot- L .x e W V' {y r {„ Faculty and Institutional Officials Professional and Scientific General Service Students (3/82) UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Cont'd. Geographical Distribution of Students —� 7 Iowa 19,001 71.8% k"? Other States 6,177 23.3% 3 International 1,341 x 82 countries 1 286 4.9% Total 26,464 100.0 L .x e W V' {y r {„ Faculty and Institutional Officials Professional and Scientific General Service Students (3/82) UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Cont'd. EMPLOYMENT Total Trull { i J I b �.1 M RAW University iversity Hospitals Total 1,752 9 (Faculty) "v' a": M... 1,341 x 4,717 1,868 6,585 aft a� 2 iH Ky o_aR 7o v„ Po o I q 311 ISM OO/ �17 ff /0 Vo 77 G4 3007 IL 11 K3f yy fo KL 71 711 T.M ]f �. NMa outs Nu !f 21 S Y7 4aMw Gs ��' �y 20 Ls Tif ,r _ ... EMPLOYMENT Total Trull { i J I b �.1 M RAW f - I � I-0ILROFILIAEO BY 1 JORM- MICR+LAB� f' 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES. University iversity Hospitals Total 1,752 9 (Faculty) 1,761 2,959 1,341 4,300 4,717 1,868 6,585 5j; 2) (1 104) (66,276 o_aR 3.218 12,646 f - I � I-0ILROFILIAEO BY 1 JORM- MICR+LAB� f' 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES. Ia Ig I1: IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Iowa City Community School District has traditionally ranked among the best school districts in the Midwest. The Iowa City schools are well-known for academic excellence. In 1981-82, 2/3 of the senior students participated in the SAT and ACT tests. There were 13 merit scholars, 13 semi-finalists, and 21 students receiving letters of commendation. Approximately 70% of the graduating seniors enroll in an institution of higher learning. The school district also provides a gifted and talented Program for exceptional children, a special education program beginning with preschool children, supplementary reading programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) program, and emphasizes multicultural, non-sexist education in all curricular areas. When students reach an academic level beyond the high school curriculum, arrangements can be made to enroll in courses at the University of Iowa while continuing high school studies. The school district covers 133.3 square miles and includes the communities of Coralville, Hills, North Liberty and Iowa City. At present, there are 21 schools; beginning with the 1983-84 school year, the district will reorganize to two 4 -year high schools and two 2 -year junior high schools with one junior high school being closed. The school district maintains an open enrollment policy which is available to all students. The students may elect to transfer to any attendant center in the school district, providing the school is not filled to capacity. There are approximately 530 certified teachers employed in school district. The majority of these teachers have earned an advanced degree. The district also employs many teacher aides to assist in the classroom. Source: Board of Education Office, Iowa City Community school District MICROFILMED BY f 1.—JORM "MICR+LAB -, I � CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES � I 1 I I I N Beds N Doctors MEDICAL FACILITIES University Hospital b Clinics 1,051 973 (includes dentists) S Veterans Administration 327 234 72 115 N Consulting Not Applic. 225 Not avail. Doctors N Professional 1,140 160 253 Nurses N Staff (Full 6,061 1,080 792 Part Time UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics are a tertiary care facility offering a full range of services through its 131 diagnostic clinics on 55 inpatient nursing units. The staff includes more than 900 physicians and dentists dispersed throughout 16 specialties and 75 sub -specialities. University Hospitals is a major Midwest referral center. The Hospitals and Clinics are also the largest University -related teaching hospital in the United States. University Hospitals has pursued a vigorous capital replacement program during the last decade, investing $146 million dollars in a phased building program to replace obsolete facilities. All construction has been accomplished without state appropriation assistance. One of those projects, the South Pavilion, will open in late 1982 to house the Iowa Children Health Care Center and the Department of Surgery. Source: University Hospitals and Clinics - Public Information Office r r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#C'AB ..�� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 89/ J,� MEDICAL FACILITIES, CONT -0. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER The VA Medical Center provides short-term acute care for general medical, surgical and psychiatric patients. Through its strong affiliation with the University Hospitals and Clinics, medical resources within the complex are shared. Certain outpatient services are provided for pre- and post-operative care. �1_ The VA Medical Center is open to any veteran released or discharged from the military service (other than a dishonorable discharge) if the veteran states he/she is unable to defray the cost of necessary hospital care elsewhere. The "ability to pay" statement does not apply to service -related disabil- ities, or to veterans over 65 years of age and/or receiving a VA pension. Source: Veterans Administration Medical Center - Medical Administration Service MERCY HOSPITAL Mercy Hospital is a private, not-for-profit secondary care facility serving the Iowa City community and a multi -county referral area in southeast Iowa. It. is the second oldest hospital in Iowa, established in 1873. Mercy Hospital specializes in family -centered care, particularly in the Level II obstetrics unit which includes a birthing room. Continuing nursing education, diabetic education, pre-op instruction parties for children, prenatal and parenting classes, an infant car seat loaner program, and wellness - oriented classes reach out into the community. A planned 1982 construction and renovation project, subject to Industrial Revenue Bond financing, will expand and update out-patient, surgery, emergency, obstetrics and parking facilities. Source: Mercy Hospital - Community Relations Office f MICROFILMED BY `JORM"-"MICR¢LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOI I+ I I J via r.. 4- L IOWA CITY TAX BASE This section gives information on the Fiscal Year 1983 municipal budget, assessed property value rates, and the resulting property values. In addition, building permit totals (by $ and by building -type) for 1972 to 1982 are given, as are the value of new dwellings for the City and the State of Iowa between 1980-1982. TABLES Municipal Budget Assessment Rates Property Values Building Permit Totals Value of New Dwellings JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • ACs '4019[S UUM rl _y { TINE BUDGET DOLLAR F iMV,E TOT wt IAN CW1 Few, f PAS I ITT I� IECIL TEA l� Glwlr fvm,ertEL Elll FINECIEM DEAnon• wrn lNE min mnl ,rl.4v,lr ENIYMIIrrI 114 MI�IY �y EV wI41M�1 W E� •INCLMES ALL IMO$ EXCEPT THE ENRpHILE FUW,. RafNETECYGr[IET1"-INCITOEE ILL ENTIIFIIEE EWONI FAEIW, WTEE, FOLWTION CONTEOL, EEFUCE COLLECTION, LANDFILL, AIRPORT{ TEEDEIL ,,BE 1.1 pp"11 C." EEw NUTA THE RLU "A 17 1 1 J J Io 4.E r9 I. Ti I MICROFILMED BY CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M01YES I MUNICIPAL BUDGET General Budget Uses Community Protection $ 4,128,406 Human Development 2,174,962 Home and Community Environment $13,547,208 Policy and Administration $ 4,888. Total 324,738,925 Source: City Budget Certificate Summary, FY1983 j 89/ MICROFILMED FILMED BY —0RM-M1CR+ LA8- CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES IOWA CITY ASSESSMENT RATE PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION TA ABLE VALUE (1981) Millage Rate* Fa Residential 64.779% $32.505/$1,000 Commerical 87.843% Industrial 96.961% Agricultural 95.703% Personal Property 57.637% Source: Iowa City Assessor's Office (1982) *Millage Rate includes City, county, and school district levies MICROFILMED FILMED BY —0RM-M1CR+ LA8- CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i . i I J ;7 1980 IOWA CITY PROPERTY VALUES t TYPE VALUE of Total This table illustrates that Iowa City's primary source of revenue from property taxes is from h Agricultural land, structures A dwellings $ 2,637,207 1% residential property which accounts for about 65% of the total property value in Iowa City, lia Residential lots b buildings $517,484,797 65% Iowa City shows a slightly higher proportion of Commercial land, buildings, and property tax burden borne by residential proper- L machinery assessed as real property $210,168,538 26% ty owners than in other large Iowa cities. All I other Iowa SHSAs show an average of 55-60% of Industrial land, buildings and the property taxes are paid by residential prop - machinery assessed as real property $ 31,514,293 4% erty owners, 25% by commercial property owners, and 10% by industrial property owners. Ames, Utility property p $ 34,189,743 4% (46,000 population and a state university town) shows a 67%-27%-3% breakdown which is very sim- Miscellaneous $ 3,628,743 1% ilar to Iowa City. u TOTAL $799,523,321 100 Source: 1980 Property Valuation Report: Property Tax Division, Iowa Dept. Imo, of Revenue 1� M I: I MICROFILMED BY "DORM. "MICR+C4B -CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 4qf-a�� ly It VALUE OF NEW DWELLINGS - IOWA CITY: 1980 1981 1982 Month Iowa Cit Total for State x 1,0 x 1,000) 1/80 $ 240.5 $ 3,596.2 $ 6,849.1 2/80 $ 247.6 $ 439.9 $ 6,488.8 3/80 $ 106.8 $ 4,881.5 4/80 $ 454.9 $ 7,831.1 5/80 $ 491.9 $ 11,334.7 6/80 $ 1,120.6 $ 14,139.0 7/80 $ 417.6 $ 18,616.6 8/80 $ 483.6 $ 23,834.4 9/80 $ 3,540.66* $ 23,233.7* 10/80 $ 2,360.44* $ 19,361.4* 11/80 $ 552.3 $ 8 311.3 12/80 Total 1980 10 456.7 144 605.6 1/81 $ 252.9 $ 4,471.7 $ 2,179.7 2/81 $ 198.8 $ 7,191.2 3/81 $ 686.0 $ 1,062.6 $ 13,554.2 4/81 $ 893.6 $ 7,921.2 5/81 $ 1,026.1 $ 7,758.8 6/81 $ 1,383.3 $ 6,211.7 7/81 8/81 $ 656.3 $ 4,479.7 $ 9,100.8 9/81 $ 1,758.5 $ 949.5* $ 7,726.3* 10/81 $ 633.0* $ 5,150.8 11/81 . S 6.819.9 1/82 n ion 4,640.0 $ 4,671.7 1,051.1 $ 2.179.7 *Extrapolated data lSource: Iowa Development Commission newsletters 1980, 1981, 1982 MICROFILMED BY ' "JORMMIC R#LAEl- `j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I v This table shows the value of new dwellings (single and multi -family units, apartments, hotels and motels) constructed in Iowa City and the state of Iowa from 1980 through 1982. In 1980, the total value of new construction in Iowa City was 7.23% of the state's total while in 1981, the value of Iowa City's new construction jumped to 11.53% of the state's total.. In the first two months of 1982, Iowa City's proportion of the state's total was a phenomenal 80%. New construction is a fairly sensitive and almost immediate indicator of economic health. These figures show that Iowa City's economy has remained remarkably stable, espe- cially in a depressed state-wide economy. 89/ J,� r YEAR SINGLE FAMILY i 1972 194 $5,463,246 ($28,161/unit) 1973 175 $5,156,346 ($29,465/unit) 1974 160 $5,330,907 ($33,318/unit) [ titer 1975 209 $7,808,844 j ($37,363/unit) .a 1976 235 $9,019,564 ($38,381/unit) ` 1977 225 $8,276,923 ($36,786/unit) 1978 184 $8,412,556 ($45,720/unit) 1979 131 $7,063,928 j ($53,923/unit) i 1980 73 $4,412,562 (;60,446/unit) 1 1981 95 $6,060,903 ($63,799/unit) u 1982 10 $796,696 (To ($79,670/unit) April j} Inclusive) 'Ti BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED - 1972 TO 1982 DUPLEXES MULTIPLE FAMILY TOTAL UNITS 10 ;327,000 27 bldgs, 283 units 497 units ($16,350/unit) $2,660,300 ($17,003/unit) (;9,400/unit) 4 $88,500 3 bldgs, 52 units 235 units ($11,062/unit) $777,000 ($25,625/unit) ($14,942/unit) i 1 $36,000 9 bldgs, 82 units 244 units ($18,000/unit) $1,141,000 ($26,672/unit) I ($13,915/unit) 4 14 $534,500 14 bldgs, 139 units 376 units ($19,089/unit) $1,994,240 ($27,494/unit) ($14,347/unit) 36 $1,499,746 29 bldgs, 479 units 786 units ($21,425/unit) $7,234,000 $22,587/unit) ($15,102/unit) i i 22 $940,541 24 bldgs, 287 units 556 units 1 ($21,376/unit) $5,208,000 ($25,945/unit) s ($18,146/unit) $, 17 ;898,187 15 Bldgs, 137 units 355 units ($26,417/unit) $3,091,371 ($34,936/unit) ($22,565/unit) v 8 $617,787 13 bldgs, 152 units 299 units ($38,612/unit). $4,032,100 ($39,177/unit) ($26,527/unit) 17 $1,557,503 10 bldgs, 129 units 236 units ($45,809/unit) $4,446,600 ($44,138/unit) ($34,470/unit) 20 $1,549,352 15 bldgs, 92 units 227 units ($38,734/unit) $2 256,835 ($43,467/unit) I ($714,531/unit) 6 $600,299 17 bldgs, 252 units 274 units ($50,025/unit) $7,495,960 ($32,456/unit) ($29,746/unit) Source: City of Iowa City, Housing and Inspection Services, 1982 r' MICROFILMED BY ' f1"-JOR&I I MICR+LAI3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES j f � ................. . HICROFILMED BY , } '"'JORM"-'"MICR+CAB J 1j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES