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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-08-31 Info Packetr I I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 20, 1982 TO: City Council _ FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule August 23, 1982 Monday 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Special Informal Council Meeting - Conference Room 7:00 P.M. - Discuss Inner City Area Study August 30, 1982 Monday 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Conference Room 4:30 P. M. - Review zoning matters 4:45 P.M. - Parking Policy - Chauncey Swan Plaza 5:00 P.M. - Sewerage Systems Facilities Plan Funding 5:30 P. I.I. - Alley Paving Policy 5:45 P.M. - Transit Fare Policy 6:05 P.N. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 6:20 P.M. - Consider an appointment to the Board of Appeals 6:25 P.M. - Pending List priorities i August 31, 1982 Tuesday 7:15 P.M. - Meeting of City Council Rules Committee - Conference Room Discuss Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws revisions 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers PENDING LIST Discuss Cable TV Commission Recommendations Evaluation of City Attorney Meeting with Riverfront Connission Melrose Court Improvements Dubuque Street Improvements Iowa -Illinois Utilities Franchise Meeting with CCN regarding Citizen Participation Plan Discuss Job Evaluation Studies City Council Salaries Inspection of Owner -Occupied Duplexes Review Water Bill Collection Procedures Meet with Design Review Committee regarding recommendations Discuss Alarm Ordinance Discuss Historic Preservation Ordinance Appointments to Broadband Telecommunications Commission and Board of Fire and Police Trustees - September 14, 1982 ►5a7 141CROEILI41D BY DORM MIC RmLAB � I I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401YES i I i I r ='l City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 20, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: Douglas Boothroy, Senior Planner RE: Inner City Area Study The Inner City Area Study is being sent on to Council by the Planning and Zoning Commission without full support for the entire document. At the August 19th Planning and Zoning public discussion, citizens voiced strong support for a reduction in the density of the entire moratorium area and concern over any proposed high density areas within the inner city. The Commission found the report to be generally acceptable. However, they de- cided to delay reaching a concensus regarding the proposed land use density along Burlington and Iowa Avenue until the public hearing process on the plan had been completed. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICRbLAB J CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOVIES ! i ! i I /5178 r August 17, 1982 INNER CITY AREA STUDY STUDY AREA The Inner City Area is being defined in this study as an area surrounding the Central Business District/University in approximately a one -mile radius on the north, east and south. In this area are fully developed urban neighborhoods of both residential and commercial uses. This study will examine this inner city residential and commercial area and make recommendations regarding land use. Map 1 outlines the boundaries of the study area and illustrates existing zoning districts. The outer boundaries of the study area are for the most part defined by existing zoning districts. The study area includes land zoned for residential and commercial uses but does not include the Central Business District or the CBS zone immediately south of the Central Business District. Since this area is already developed, unlike the other study areas, particular caution must be taken to evaluate the Inner City, for the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan, in terms of the general patterns of land use which would be desirable and not restrict future options with lot specific designations. The purpose of the Plan is to guide future land use based on general concepts and not to dictate specific uses on specific lots. Specific designations of exact densities will come with compilation of the zoning map. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan has envisioned the Inner City Area land use as predominately medium- to high-density residential with scattered commercial and office uses. As the study area has been designated "existing" on the current Residential Development Sequence Map, the Comprehensive Plan has not specifically addressed this area as it has the developing neighborhoods studied in the other Area Analyses. The following selected recommendations from the housing section of the Comprehensive Plan (pp. 43-44) may best guide an analysis of the Inner City Area: -Undertake a continuing work program to monitor housing conditions and housing needs. -Continue to work with private sector groups to provide low-cost elderly housing. -Encourage additional multifamily rental housing close to the University. -Encourage the provision of high-density housing adjacent to existing core areas. -Provide a variety of locational choices for residents by zoning to allow diverse housing types in several areas of the city. 15 i9, 1 MICRoEILMED BY .J 1` JORM MICROLAB - I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M019ES r I I 2 -Encourage utilization of existing housing through code enforcement and rehabilitation programs. -Develop land use regulations which carefully consider the impact of redevelopment changes on existing residential neighborhoods. -Restrict multi -family redevelopment to only those areas which can reasonably accommodate the density in terms of location, size and availability of services and facilities. -Determine architecturally or historically significant homes within the city and register them with the National Register of Historic Places if possible. -Adopt an historic preservation ordinance. -Continue to carry out a municipal housing rehabilitation subsidy program. This study considers the present land use patterns in the Inner City Area, the transitions which have occurred here since the Plan was adopted, and suggests alternatives to the proposed pattern of densities in the Comprehensive Plan. ISSUES 1. Sewer Availability Assuming the present limitations of the sewage treatment plant, the study area is adequately sewered and redevelopment is possible even at an increased density without the construction of the new Water Pollution Control Plant. 2. Neighborhood Transition The study area has, over several decades, experienced a state of transition from neighborhoods of predominately older, single-family detached residences to much higher density, multi -family development. This change has been encouraged at least since 1962 when the adoption of the current zoning ordinance reflected a more intensive land use designation for, the inner city, the assumption being that close -in rental housing units were needed and appropriate for the area. The transition has occurred as single units have been converted into apartments or rooming houses, or demolished to make room for new structures. Individual lots have been assembled, in some instances, and large, low-rise apartment complexes have been built. The rationale for promoting more intensive residential development in part grew from a policy of encouraging an adequate supply of close -in housing for the University population. The Inner City Area provided such a setting. As has been experienced, housing transitions within existing neighborhoods may be either promoted or hindered through the zoning designation of an area. Zoning which allows dense residential /S.2$ i. 141CROEI MED BY I � J JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOMES r J I I I r s ur a redevelopment process by stimulating either development may P dwelling unit from use allows an theincrease e in a aof vailable conversions or demolition. Conversion o f a single-family to multifamily maintaining units while generally existing housing stock are dwelling and utilizing articular original structure. Saving rehensive Plan and of p both goals of the current comprwhere ehensive of structures importance in historic districts are primary concerns. Demolition and neighborhood land use P of multifamily greater extent the quantity of existing structures and reconstruction at higher densities will increase to revitalize dilapidated areas. The tenor of a generally artment buildings are housing stock and may however, as aP neighborhood may be changed, or duplex structures. sited adjacent to single-family 3, Density °mss in the inner A policy decision to promote greater development density the market demand for additional location city must u weighed by to ent and University units, the unmet need for accessible, coreeemp housing, of increased density on t t for this of this redevelopment with resp ort for this opportunities, the impactsetc., and neighborhood Supp schools, quality of life, pinpoints inner land use design. An analysis based on these factors p P areas for development. An effort has been namadecent to city areas which are more suitable than other inner ci to dense multi -family housing reservation of balance certain values (such as the need for housingof existing stock and the stabilization existing core areas with other values (such as the p existing housing neighborhoods. iness ed tracts of land add do al nhousing ear the Cdowntown entral scould If large undeveloped providing more, be accompished. Without large parcels ofcoreaareas ndis density housing near existing neighborhood the development of high- negative impacts for difficult and could create ment in existing residents. The costs and benefits of redevelop neighborhoods should be evaluated. used Following are discussions of the various factors e-whichelitV of been that to determine the densities recommended. for land use dated Plan has been taken to a neighborhood is a subjective criterion for land use decisions, factor will be included after the rovided the necessary input. public hearings and residents have p a. Demand for Additional Housin Units De artment of Planning and A recent study done by the Iowa City p under review, Program Development, Housin Market be land zoned 1982), found that although there may ro ected demand for multi -family uses City-wide to meet eis a shortage of for units over the next 15 years, he available vacant land in the high- demand area near tentThe city to meet projected demands within the next 10 years. There is insufficient vacant land zoned for report states: MICROFILMED BY t JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES isarr J r I I multi -family construction and virtually none is available in the central city where demand is greatest... Because of the location of the University of Iowa and the hospitals, there will continue to be a demand for multi -family units in the central city... The greatest demand for these apartments is within one mile of Old Capitol where, of course, least vacant land is available. It is clear, therefore, that there is insufficient land zoned for multi -family construction in the central city area if the anticipated future demand is to be met." Therefore, additional areas have been proposed for high density residential development with the realization that both conversion and redevelopment may occur in these areas. b. Preservation of Existing Housing Stock & Historic Structures A preservation problem arises not from the conversion of structures to accommodate increased density, but from the destruction of structures through demolition. If zoning allows a density which is high enough to make demolition and reconstruction profitable, existing housing stock and historic properties may be jeopardized in those areas where densities have remained relatively low or where designations of historic structures have been made. Development ,densities should reflect residential uses which, while they allow conversion, hinder extensive redevelopment. In some portions of the Inner City, existing housing stock has been preserved and multi -family units provided through conversions. In these same areas, the density of development has remained relatively low despite the fact that the area was zoned for high-density multi -family use. In order to retain this density pattern, preserve the housing stock, and stabilize the neighborhood, such areas should be designated for lower density zoning. C. Trafficways The study area has both primary and secondary arterial access to all parts of the city. Combined with a central location, trafficways serve area residents with convenient local access routes. Conversely, the area endures the negative impacts of heavy arterial traffic such as noise, pollution and increased traffic hazards. The present trafficway design is considered adequate to serve the inner city. A problem may exist, however, if increased densities translate into greater numbers of resident automobiles in concentrated areas. A question which is difficult to ascertain is whether there is an inverse relationship between automobile ownership and residential distance from core areas (i.e., does living closer to the core mean less autos). 5�Q R r ?11CRof1L11ED BY J JORM MICRQLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1dD1YE5 r While access to arterial routes may still be convenient, congestion due to quantity of autos on the collector or local streets may develop. On -street parking may be intensified by conversions and redevelopment; however, parking provisions in the proposed zoning ordinance may alleviate the problem somewhat. The heavy use of the area by through traffic and for commuter parking will continue to impact the study area. Increased congestion, with attendent noise and hazards, must be considered with future land use decisions that may exacerbate the trafficway problems. d. Schools Presently, only one elementary school (Horace Mann) is located in the study area. Longfellow School, while outside of the defined study area boundaries, also serves as a neighborhood school for portions of the Inner City Area. Both schools are presently operating far below capacity and could accommodate additional students. , No additional schools have been proposed for the Inner City Area on the current Comprehensive Plan map, and as higher density development has traditionally generated fewer school -aged children per unit, the need for additional schools in this area in the short-range is unlikely. e. Parks/Open Space Although one potential park site is proposed on the Comprehensive Plan map for the study area, the creation of a neighborhood park in an existing developed area may be difficult. Three existing neighborhood parks serve the area; however, a need for more open space may be especially appropriate for this study area due to present and potential land use intensity. Multi -family development without the benefit of usable private yard space may require greater community open space to ensure neighborhood livability. Multifamily development standards which require increased usable open space may be an option worth investigating. If lots can be assembled into larger parcels, density bonuses which allow developers to construct more units vertically in exchange for the provision of green space, may be considered and should, in effect, provide more than the minimum open space in redeveloping inner city areas where yards and space are at a minimum. Larger tracts which do not meet the current two acre P.A.D. requirement might be viewed as P.A.D.'s, with site planning and clustering giving developers greater design flexibility and incentives to leave more usable green spaces. As redevelopment occurs in the inner city, the open space needs of present and future residents of the area must be considered. The need for increased open space may, in fact, be directly proportional to an increase in residential density. MICROFILMED SY j JORM MICR6LA6 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES 15,200 1 k1 r 4. Land Use Without the short -/long-range constraints to development seen in other Area Analyses (e.g., sewer availability, non-contiguous growth), redevelopment and/or stabilization of existing land uses may presently occur in the study area. Therefore, only one land use map has been prepared for the Inner City Area and represents an ultimate desired land use pattern for the inner city neighborhoods. The proposed map for this area deviates from previous Area Analyses' maps in that density ranges for residential development are suggested. However, these designations are intended to be conceptual guidelines and not zoning designations per se. The proposals are based on the housing goals outlined in the current Comprehensive Plan, existing residential densities (see Map 2), and the criteria previously outlined which have been used to determine the suitability of certain areas for higher density development. High Density Residential The present Comprehensive Plan Map suggests high density (25+ D.U./acre) residential land use patterns for the following areas: 1. Clinton/Dubuque Street corridor. 2. Jefferson Street east to Van Buren Street. 5. C.R.I.&P. Railroad area south of the Courthouse. The current zoning designations (i.e., R3A, R3B) for these areas reflect the high density intent of the Comprehensive Plan. The present zoning deviates, however, from the Comprehensive Plan in one instance. While the zoning of the area generally known as College Hill is R3A, the current Comprehensive Plan Map has envisioned this area developing primarily at 8-16 D.0/acre. The continued appropriateness of the current Comprehensive Plan's intentions and the current Zoning Ordinance's designations for the Inner City Area have been considered in light of the previous North Side downzoning in the study area, the present building moratorium in the College Hill area and•the suitability of certain areas within the Inner City Area to accommodate dense residential development given an analysis of the factors outlined in this report. As mentioned before, these factors include market demand for close -in housing, unmet need for close -in housing, location with respect to core employment and University opportunities, impact of dense development on trafficways, schools, quality of life, historic preservation efforts, and neighborhood support. After consideration of all these elements, the following areas are shown on the land use map as developing in high density (25+ D.U./acre) residential use: I41CRDrILMED BY DORM MICRbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES IODINES l.! Z 8 J r 1. Clinton/Dubuque Street corridor. 2. C.R.I.&P. Railroad area south of the Courthouse. 3. outh John'on Street area. The redev1'loPh6n1 process as already occurred extensively in these areas as indicated by present density figures (see Map 2) and, due to suitability factors, may be able to accommodate high density development. These areas are found within the inner ring surrounding the CBD, are located either along or adjacent to adequate access routes and would not impact interior neighborhoods. These areas provide more acreage devoted to high density development than previously recommended by the Comprehensive Plan. There is a• decrease, however, in the overall density proposed, from the density allowed under the current zoning ordinance. Despite this decrease, if the area were to develop at the densities proposed, sufficient land would be available in these high-density areas to accommodate much of the projected demand for multi -family units outlined in the Housing Market Analysis cited above. Medium Density Residential Deviating from the Comprehensive Plan's recommendations and present zoning, the following areas are proposed for medium density (16-24 D.U./acre) development and would, in effect, constitute a downzoning in some instances: 1. East side of Dubuque Street corridor between Church Street and the Market -Bloomington alleyway. 2. Portions of the College Hill area. (See land use map) 3===1,awa=Aye`-b-cap**r. Justification for these recommendations is found in several arguments. A medium density (16-24 D.U./acre) designation more accurately represents the existing densities found in these areas. A zoning designation which reflects current use will help to preserve existing housing stock in these neighborhoods which have undergone transitions but still give the visual impression of detached, single-family homes. In addition, these areas are located in proposed historic districts; a density which reflects existing uses may safeguard historic structures from demolition more effectively. Objections made by residents in the College Hill area who petitioned for a building moratorium were not so much against the current mix of multi -family development in their neighborhood as against additional high density development. The general feeling of the petitioners seems to be that the present balance is workable but that the area may not be able to accommodate additional demolition and reconstruction at higher densities without foregoing quality of life, historic preservation and neighborhood support goals. The medium density areas proposed on the land use map also serve to buffer low density residential neighborhoods from higher density development. 111CROf1UdED BY JORM MICR46LAB ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 61011ES J r 8 a � Commercial/Office Commercial/office areas shown on the land use map in large measure coincide with the recommendations of the current Comprehensive Plan with the exception of Jefferson Street between Dubuque and Gilbert Streets. In proposing this area for commercial/office use, this land use recommendation suggests a use which will utilize the existing stock but be more appropriate to the location. As residential use, the area is an isolated pocket surrounded by commercial/office and institutional uses. 1. Goals and objectives outlined in the housing section of the current Comprehensive Plan should be used to guide land use decisions in the study area. 2. Housing transitions .within existing neighborhoods can be accomplished without demolition of existing housing stock if appropriate land use controls are employed. This redevelopment in high density zones should be monitored to avoid exacerbating the problems associated with dense residential development. 3. A historic preservation ordinance should be adopted to provide a mechanism to establish preservation districts; districts whit generally follow the City's National Register of Historic Places districts may be considered. 4. Traffic congestion and on -street parking problems should be considered when designating inner city areas for high density development in order not to exacerbate current problems in the study area. 5. The open space needs of a densely developed inner city area should be considered different from those of developing neighborhoods of low- density use. While the creation of new parks of an appreciable size may be difficult, redevelopment options which encourage developers to provide maximum amounts of usable space in high density areas to ensure open space availability and neighborhood livability should be investigated. 150100 AICRoEILMED BY JORM MIC R#LAB j I\� Ij CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 140I4E5 1 F ilf ;;W WV! JORRA MICROLAB I ( I [[)AP and IDS . I)!'. S, I mi CC Date: August 16, 1982 To: Human Rights Commission From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Re: Information on Application for Committee on Community Needs Periodically, recommendations come to the City Council from the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) regarding appointments to that Committee of persons who are representative of certain neighborhoods or various segments of the local population. Various population groups which have been referred to in past recommendations for representation include the elderly, handicapped, low income, and racial or ethnic minorities. This issue arose again during Council discussion on July 19, 1982, with regard to consideration for an appointment to CCN. At that time, the question of requesting additional information on the application was raised. Such information might relate to age, sex, race, income level, disability, or perhaps other personal information not normally requested of applicants for boards or commissions. Council has referred the question of the appropriateness of seeking such additional information to the Human Rights Commission for your consideration and recommendation. I have asked Phyllis Williams to place this item on your August 30, 1982, meeting agenda. I will be present at that meeting to further discuss or clarify this request. Your formal response should be reflected in your minutes as a recommendation to the City Council. Thank you. cc: City Council bc4/2 City Manager i i i Say p I4ICROFILMED a1' JORM MICR6LAB ] j j CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401>IES COMMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING IOWA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION AUGUST 16, 1982 BY: CHARLES J. SCHMADEKE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA I am Chuck Schmadeke, Director of Public Works of Iowa City, appearing in response to the Notice of Public Hearing for this date. Iowa City is herewith submitting a written response to the specifics outlined in the Notice; and, in addition, I would like to take time to verbalize the City's position regarding issues 1, 2, and 10. 1. Whether funding should continue at 75% or be reduced to 55%. A. Current Federal legislation recognizes the necessity to continue to provide 75% funding to those cities which have made considerable progress and have previously received a Step 3 Grant for construction, such as Iowa City. Decreasing the Grant share to those cities which have completed planning, plan preparation, and some construction based on 75% funding would create a significant financial hardship for those communities. Gradual reductions for communities which are just initiating the process may be possible if those reductions are made over a period of time so that solutions can be developed which are compatible with the limited resources. This would, of course, require modified standards, so that communities are not required to undertake a financial commitment which is infeasible and basically represents a position of bankruptcy. I 1530 t micRorILMED BY - CORM -MIC R6LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES r 1 2 2. Whether qualifying sewer work should be funded concurrent or subsequent to treatment or whether funding should be permitted prior to treatment. A. The proposed change on funding of qualifying sewer work adversely impacts the few large projects in the State where the construction of sewers and treatment plant are scheduled separately. The treatment works in most cases will be fully functional only if the required sewers are constructed. For the few large projects, the sewer construction should be allowed to take place prior to or concurrently with the treatment plant. For example, under the proposed change, Iowa City may not receive a grant to construct the much needed University Heights Sewer until construction of the treatment plant starts. i i 3. Should I/A funding be limited to projects on the fundable list or should replacement of fundable projects be allowed to make use of the I/A reserve? A. To fully utilize the reserves for innovative/alternative projects, approximately half the projects, in dollars spent, must be I/A. To allow replacement of fundable list projects to spend the I/A will introduce uncertainty in the process and offer communities an opportunity to bootstrap funding by merely using an I/A process. 4. Should failed I/A projects be provided 100% replacement funding? A. Those projects already built should be funded 100%; that's what the grantees were told when they built I/A projects. Future I/A projects which fail should be funded only to the extent of grant participation current at the time of failure. 1530 MICROFILMED BY Z. 1 JORM MICR6LAE3 1 2 1 I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES LL_ =� 3 5. Should 5% be reserved for unsewerd communities? A. This reserve amounts to $1,655,000 for FY1983. The Clean Water Act should be directed toward clean water. Local health hazards should be funded from other sources such as FmHA. It is noted that two communities representing less than 1,500 persons will receive $1.7 million in grant funds for FY1983. This seems to be high in proportion to other needs. There are 12 communities listed on the 58 - page priority list that qualify for the reserve for unsewered communities. Grant funds for these communities total nearly $5 million. In general, we belive funding should be directed primarily to the urbanized areas. This emphasis on urban problems is consistent with the shift in focus set forth by Congress in the 1981 reforms to the Clean Water Act. 6. Should contract completion date be limited to two years? A. This proposal may have merit for most of the projects which may be constructed with relative ease within two years. However, large treatment works may require more than two years to build in an orderly and efficient manner. Once started, such projects should be completed on a continuous basis. It would not be prudent to commit funds elsewhere and have to interrupt construction until funds were again available. It does not appear that many plants could be segmented. 7. Should Steps 2 and 3 (Step 4) grants be limited to $3 million? A. The basic reason for the Step 4 grant appears to be the elimination of one step in the grant process. Now, with only Step 3 grants, the paperwork elimination claim appears no longer to be valid. Provisions for payment of engineering costs normally associated with Step 2 can j 1530 �.p 1 /- MICROI'ILMED BY L DORM MICROLA[i\I 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I r be handled through the advance payment of the costs covered by the allowance. Wise use of the advance really eliminates the need for Step 4 grants. In the event they are continued, the project size should be restricted to $1 million or less. 8. Should Step 3 allowable cost be reduced by 0.5% for each month of delay when a Step 4 grant is in effect? A. Yes, this proposal, if adopted, would tend to motivate grantees to obtain land, arrange for financing and complete engineering in a timely manner. Delays caused by regulatory agencies should not be a cause for penalty. 9. Should the guidelines be adopted for granting or denying grant increases i and should increases be identified or awarded within 12 months? A. This issue presents two questions; first, should there be guidelines adopted for grant increases, and second, whether there should be a time limit for grant increases. We agree that some guidelines may be required for grant increases, but we cannot agree with Items 2.c. and 2.d. on page 16. We object to the inclusion in 2.c. of "normal wear." If the equipment is worn out from normal wear, replacement should be fundable. Also (2.d.) if failed concepts were mandated or influenced by regulatory requirements, replacement or changes should be fundable. The 12 -month period is too short in some cases to identify grant increase requirements. A more reasonable period is two years which coincides with the normal period of guarantee and bond. 10. Should a cut-off date of September 1 for project certification be adopted? MICROfI MED BY ' 1 - JORM MOCR4ILAB- 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MO NES i I � 1536 5 A. Yes, we agree with this concept. The cut-off date allows for the orderly removal of delayed or delinquent projects. The funds then become available for grants to other waiting projects before the end of the fiscal year on September 30. Thank you for your consideration. i i I Sao r MICRO(ILMED BY i I ,l DORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 1� ,I r ic• n 17 Iowa City • Iowa o August 13, 1982 Environmental Quality Commission 900 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Dear Commission Members: The Iowa City Chamber of Commerce is greatly distressed over the sewer limitations of the Iowa City Sanitary Sewage System. Severe constraints on residential, commercial and industrial users may result if an upgrading of our facilities is subjected to addit- ional delays. As President of the Chamber representing the business interests of our community I feel compelled to express grave concern over delays that could postpone indefinitely,: considerations for taking care of our waste water treatment needs. The Iowa City Chamber is presently engaged in a concerted effort to formulate economic development strategies to serve our current needs and attract new industry and commerce to Iowa City. This is an attractive and desirable community and we are confident our efforts will be successful in providing economic opportunities of benefit to Iowa City and the State of Iowa. Planning in this regard has occured on the assumption that an adequate waste water treatment plant would be completed to take care of present and future needs as prescribed by DEQ and the Environmental Protection Agency. There is little question that the handling of our waste water is one of our most serious problems and we feel strongly the time for action is now. Substantial delay in funding an adequate program, will only compound present and future plans for orderly development of our City. We respectfully ask that you give this matter top consideration. i Cordi y / !John Hughes, Presides Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce JH/lk cc: City Manager Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce • P.O. Box 2358 Iowa City. Iowa 52244 (3 19) 337.9637 1531 MICRDEILMCD BY JORM MIC RbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M018ES I I a 1 i Lec9ue of Iowa EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Robert W. Herpater August 13, 1982 TO: Mayors and Legislative Support Group Members FROM: David H. Long, Director Intergovernmental Relations SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP --------------------------------------------------------------------- In order to better familiarize members of the General Assembly with issues of interest to people living inside cities, the League will conduct a legislative workshop on the First of September at the new Iowa City Library (intersection of Lynn E College) beginning at 7 p.m. In addition to mayors aad legislative support group members, invitations will be extended to legislative candidates in House Districts 45, 46 and 54 as well as Senate Districts 23 and 27. We would appreciate your participation in this workshop. While we encourage you to extend this invitation to other a ro riate in- dividuals, be advised that the purpose of this meeting is not for deliberation or action within the scope of policy making duties iden- tified in chapter 28A (Open Meetings Law). Enclosed is a tentative agenda for the workshop. DHL:a encl. PRESIDENT E. J. Glavanneni Mayor, Urbandale VICE PRESIDENT Mary Neuhaurer Mayor, Iowa City PAST PRESIDENT Richard D. Singleton Council Member, Conetwile 14ICROE1L14ED BY 1. "JORM MICR46LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ' J LF•ti.� \ �r TENTATIVE AGENDA LEAGUE OF IOWA MUNICIPALITIES LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP I. Introductions II. League Presentation A. What is the League B. City Issues Home Rule Legislative Mandates Housing Inspection Cost of Law Enforcement Training Civil Service Reform Sidewalk Liability Transit Finance City Finance 6 Tax III. Specific City Concerns - Each Attending City IV. Open Discussion - Anyone V. Closing Remarks - Each Attending Legislative Candidate ! MICROFILMED BY -JORM .MICR(�LA9' 1 _Z CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ! 15.sa r CITY OF IOWA CITY CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 August 17, 1982 PRESS RELEASE Contact Person: Lee J. Tippe Civil Engineer The contractor for the FY83 Asphalt Resurfacing Project, L.L. Pelling Company, Inc., will begin construction in the Iowa City Recreation Center Parking Lot on Monday, August 23, 1982. The entire lot will be closed for public use during construction. Estimated construction time is 6 weeks, weather permitting. The parking lot should be completed by October 4, 1982. Persons using the Recreation Center are advised to park in the I Chauncey Swan lot, the old Public Library lot, and in the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp. From: Administrative Office IdICROFILMED BY 1 CORM 'MIC RbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES tdDl4E5 � I 1533 Ir City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 27, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding operating procedures for the noise ordinance. Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding alley paving policy. Memorandum from the Broadband Telecommunications Commission regarding Cable TV Survey. J= Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding Chauncey Swan Parking Lot. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development -regarding revised Zoning Ordinance draft. —2± Article from Bicycle Forum 8 written by Jeff Davidson, Assistant Transportat Planner. L, Calendar for September 1982. 1: 141CROFIL14ED BY 1 "JORM "MICR46LA9- --� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I J City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: August 26, 1982 To: Cityuncil From: Citi;nager Re: Noise Ordinance - Operating Procedures At the time the noise ordinance was approved by the City Council, it was agreed that information concerning operating procedures and enforcement levels would be prepared for review and approval by the City Council before use by the enforcement departments. The enclosed draft has been approved by the responsible departments, i.e., Police and Housing & Inspection Services. From the Council's standpoint, the level of enforcement is more significant than the process. A copy of the ordinance is attached so that you will be able to relate the operating procedures to specific ordinance provisions. i bJ/sp ,I 1 i i Is3it MICROFILMED BY JORRA MICR6LAEB \� I I CEDAR AAY1D5 DES MOINES CITY OF IOWA CITY NOISE ORDINANCE t r OPERATING PROCEDURES AUGUST 1982 1. General a. The Police Department is responsible for enforcement except where specified otherwise. b. When in doubt, ask your commanding officer or department head! Always use common sense. h 2. 0 Sec. 24.1-3 Exceptions a. Before taking any enforcement action, review this section. b. If you have a doubt, refer the question to your commanding officer or department head for a written decision. The department head will coordinate with the legal staff, if necessary. 3. Sec. 24.1-4 Specific Activities Prohibited. a. Issue a verbal warning for the first violation. Log the warning. A citation is issued on the second occurrence for same address or person. 1531' MICROFILMED BY 1 � JORM MIC R6LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MO14E5 I I i f� DRAFT q3 2 4. Sec. 24.1-5 Musical Instruments. a. This involves playing for private purpose, not a party or concert. b. Action is to be taken on complaints only when received from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and caller should be informed that complaint must be filed by complainant. Issue verbal warning. C. Log your complaint. When second complaint in any eight (8) hour period following the initial response is received, request that complainant file complaint. Police do not file complaints for this violation. 5. Sec. 24.1-6 Sound Equipment and Sound Amplifying Equipment a. "Stereo War." When a "stereo war" is being conducted, contact responsible party, discuss implication of failure to stop, log j complaint. b. Parties. i 1. When a complaint is received about stereos and/or loud i parties, use the provision of Section 24-48, Disorderly House. Action can be taken against local parties, even if stereos are not involved. The determining factor is the level of noise and annoyance to neighbors. Contact MICROFILMED BY L 1 "-JORM MICR6LA9 - i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 f� DRAFT #3 3 responsible party, discuss implication of continued complaints, log complaint. 2. If noise continues and/or on second complaint, issue citation for disorderly house. C. When permit is required, refer person to Housing and Inspection Services. d. All other circumstances. Issue verbal warning; log complaint; file citation if continues or on receipt of another complaint. e. Housing and Inspection Services will initiate permit application procedure by identifying the location of a permit request in relationshiop to noise sensitive areas and decibel levels permitted for the specified address for the hours proposed for the event. Housing and Inspection Services will also disseminate informational packets and brochures to applicant at the time the process is initiated. However, the Police will sign off on all applications, and after fees are paid, the Police will receive an enforcement copy of the permit since enforcement would most likely be during the night or late shift or involve sections of the ordinance restricted to police enforcement. 1 MICRof ILMED BY � "JORM MIC RbLAB l CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � I 15.3'1 J� -. I DRAFT H3 4 6. Sec. 24.1-7 a. Several hand-held meters will be available for measuring vehicle noise. b. Police will respond to complaints and stop vehicles when they have reason to believe vehicle is in violation of this provision. C. Vehicles will be tested with hand-held meter. d. A warning ticket and notice to repair will be issued, unless vehicle is repeat violator. For "repeats," citation will be issued. e. All warning tickets and notices to repair will be logged in the Police Department and followed-up. f. Police Department will send letter to all automobile repair services and garages informing them of these requirements and Police Department policies. Letter will also include provisions of Section (d), re: modification of exhaust systems. 7. Sec. 24.1-8 Animals. Y MICADE ILMEO BY JORM MICR6LA13 .� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 153V Ja r a,# DRAFT #3 5 1. This section will be enforced by the Animal Control Division of the Police Department. When Animal Control personnel are not available, other Police personnel will respond. 2. A warning ticket and a pamphlet explaining the law will be provided on the first complaint. Log the complaint. A misdemeanor complaint will be issued on subsequent, verified complaints. 3. It should be noted that the definition of a barking dog is: "Barking Dog" or Bird or Other Animal. A dog, bird or other animal that barks, bays, cries, howls or emits any other noise continuously and/or incessantly for a period of ten (10) minutes or barks intermittently for one-half (h) hour or more and the sound therefrom is plainly audible across a residential real property boundary or within a noise sensitive area. This requires the animal control officer, police officer or the citizen to be able to testify accordingly. 8. Section 24.1-9 Commercial and Industrial Performance Standards This section shall be enforced by the Department of Housing and Inspection Services. If a complaint is received after normal working hours, the Police Department will refer the complaint and information to HIS for enforcement action. 141CROFIL14ED BY i DORM MIC RIJLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I Ii 1 15.311 DRAFT q3 6 9. Sec. 24.1-10. Primary responsibility is delegated, under Section 24.1-10(b), as follows, all of whom will be appointed noise control officers. Sub -section (b): i I. Director of Department of Housing & Inspection Services: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (10). i 2. Inspector in Department of Housing & Inspection Services: (5). F{ 1 3. Sworn Police Officers: (5), (9). 4. Animal Control Officers: (5),,(9). I 10. Sec. 24.1-11 Whenever departments purchase new vehicles or mechanical equipment of any nature they should coordinate with the Purchasing Agent to determine that "quiet" equipment is purchased, consistent with financial limitations. 11. Sec. 24.1-12 Sound Variances. This section shall be administered by the Director of Housing & Inspection Services. 1$3 ft 1 MICRor]LMED BY 1 1 JORM MICR4?LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMS 1 IiI 0 DRAFT A3 7 12. Sec. 24.1-17 Additional Remedies. This provision exists to deal with repeated violations. If an event continues after the issuance of a citation or if there are repeated violations by an individual or organization, provide the City Attorney with a report so that enforcement under this provision may be considered. 1 i MICROFILMED BY I "JORM-MICR6LAB- J CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I I 15311 r h AS CORRECTED - FOR DISTRIBUTION ONLY i of ORDINANCE NO. 82-3076 (j d Mly AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF IOWA CITY BY ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 1 24.4, NOISE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: The Code of Iowa City be and is hereby amended by adding thereto a new chapter to be known as Chapter 24.4, entitled, "Noise," as follows: CHAPTER 24.4, NOISE SEC. 24.4-1. POLICY, PURPOSE, TITLE AND SCOPE (a) Statement of Public Policy. The city council finds and declares that: (1) Excessive noise is a serious hazard to the public health and welfare and the quality of life in urban society. (2) A substantial body of science and technology exists which provides for substantially reducing excessive noise without serious inconvenience to the public. (3) Certain of the noise -producing equipment in the city is essential to the quality of life therein and should be' allowed to continue at reasonable levels with moderate regulation. (4) Each person has a right to an environment reasonably free from disturbing noise or that which jeopardizes health or welfare or unnecessarily degrades the quality of life. (5) It is the legislative declaration of the city to promote an environ- ment free from certain excessive noise, otherwise properly called "noise pollution", which jeopardizes the health and welfare and degrades the quality of the lives of the residents of the city, without unduly prohibiting, limiting or otherwise regulating the function of certain noise producing equipment which is not amenable to such controls and yet is essential to the economy and quality of life. (b) Purpose Title and Scope. (1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for the control of noise pollution in the city by setting maximum permissible sound levels for various activities and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. (2) This chapter may be cited as the "Noise Control Ordinance" of the City of Iowa City. (3) This chapter shall apply to the control of noise producing activities and objects originating within the limits of the City of Iowa City or originating from properties lying outside the limits of the City of Iowa City owned or controlled by the City of Iowa City with a lease or other similar arrangement, except where either 1) a state or federal agency has adopted a different standard or rule than that prescribed MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC RdLAB i � CEDAR RAPIDS DES n01:VE5 i i 15311 Ordinance No. 82-307o Page 2 within this chapter and has so preempted the regulation of noise from a particular source as to render this chapter inapplicable thereto, or 2) the city council has determined that, by reason of public acceptance of the activity producing a particular noise, such noise is deemed acceptable to the residents of this city. Sec. 24.4-2. DEFINITIONS. Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a different intention, the following terms shall have the meanings shown. Definitions of technical terms used in this subchapter which are not herein defined shall be obtained from publications of acoustical terminology issued by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or its successor body. "Ambient sound level". The noise associated with a given environment, exclusive of a particular noise being tested, being usually a composite of sounds from many sources near and far, exclusive of intruding noises from isolated identifiable sources. eighted sound level". The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the A -weighting network. The level is designated dB(A) or dBA. "Barking Dog" or Bird or Other Animal. A dog, bird or other animal that barks, bays, cries, howls or emits any other noise continuously and/or incessantly for a period of ten (10) minutes or barks intermittently for one-half (h) hour or more and the sound therefrom is plainly audible across a residential real property boundary or within a noise sensitive area. "Decibel (dB)". A logarithmic and dimensionless unit of measure used in describing the amplitude of sound, equal to 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is 20 miscropascals (20 micronewtons per square meter). "Motorboat". Any vessel which is designed to operate on water and which is propelled by a motor, including, but not limited to, boats, barges, amphibious craft, water ski towing devices and hover craft. "Motor vehicle". Any motor -operated vehicle licensed for use on the public highway. "Noise". Any sound which disturbs humans or which causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans. "Noise control officer". Any city employee(s) or city law enforcement officer(s), designated by the City Manager as having responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter. "Noise disturbance". Any sound of such character, intensity and duration which endangers or injures the welfare, safety or health of a human being, or annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities, or endangers or injures personal or real property. Y3 $/ r I MICROFILMED Be i JORM MIC R6LAB � CEDAR RAPIDS DES F101'IES J r I I Ordinance No. 82-30. Page 3 "Noise sensitive activities". Activities which are conducted under conditions of exceptional quiet including, but not limited to, operation of schools, libraries open to the public, churches, hospitals and nursing homes. "Noise sensitive area". Any areas designated in this sub -chapter for the purpose of ensuring exceptional quiet and clearly posted with "Noise Sensitive Area" signs. "Person". The word shall have the meaning prescribed by section 1-2 of the Code of Iowa City and shall in addition include any officer, employee, department, agency or instrumentality of the state or any political subdivision of the state. "Plainly Audible Noise". Any noise for which the information content of the noise is transferred to the listener, such as but not limited to understanding of spoken speech, comprehension of whether a voice is raised or lowered, or comprehension of musical rhythms. "Powered model vehicle". Any self-propelled airborne, waterborne, or landborne model plane, vessel, or vehicle, which is not designed to carry persons, including, but not limited to, any model airplane, boat, car or rocket. "Public right-of-way". Any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, sidewalk, or alley or similar place which is owned or controlled by a governmental entity. This definition shall also include an area between the traveled portion and the sidewalk or private property line if no sidewalk exists. "Public space". Any real property, including any structure thereon, which is owned or controlled by a governmental entity. "Real�raperty boundary". An imaginary line along the ground surface, and its vertical extension, which separates the real property owned by one person from that owned by another person, but not including intra -building real property divisions. "Recreational vehicle". Any race car, motorcycle, snowmobile, or any other motorized vehicle equipped for use in racing or other recreational events or uses off of public right-of-way on public or private property. For purposes of this chapter, a motor vehicle or motorized vehicle which is taking part in an organized racing, endurance, or other coordinated sporting event shall be deemed a recreational vehicle. Sec. 24.4-3. EXCEPTIONS. The provisions herein shall not apply to: (1) The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the time of day, the existence of an emergency or the approved testing thereof. (2) The emission of sound in the performance of emergency work, including snow removal and maintenance of trees. (3) Non-commercial public speaking and public assembly activities conducted on any private property, public space, or public right-of-way. 153 fe MICROFILMED By J JORM MICR4*LA11 I � CEDAR RAPIDS DES !40I9ES r Ordinance No. 82-30i.. Page 4 (4) The unamplified human voice, except those activities specifically controlled by the provisions of this Chapter. (5) Agricultural activities, exclusive of those involving the ownership or possession of animals or birds. (6) Snowmobiles regulated by chapter 321G, Code of Iowa. (7) Rail and air transportation and public mass transportation vehicles. (8) Emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances. (9) Non-professional athletic events. (10) Essential services such as electrical substations and safety devices. (11) Construction and maintenance activities between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Maintenance activities shall be non -routine operations, temporary in nature, and conducted infrequently. (12) Cement sawing of freshly -poured concrete street, alley, sidewalk, or road surface. Provided, however, that any person intending to engage in such activity between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. shall first notify the Iowa City Police Department by telephone or in person that such activity will be undertaken and the time and location of same. X13) Unamplified live music, provided, sponsored or funded, in whole or in part, by a governmental entity. Sec. 24.4-4. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED. The following acts, among others, are deemed to be loud, disturbing, unusual, unreasonable and unnecessary noises in violation of this chapter, but any enumeration herein shall not be deemed to be exclusive: (a) Sales by "hawking or barking". No person shall offer for sale or sell anything by shouting or outcry within any residential area in the city, except in conjunction with an event which is exempt from the provisions of this chapter or for which a permit has been issued by the City. (b) Loading and Unloading. No person shall so load, unload, open, close or handle boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or similar objects outdoors between the hours of 10 P.M. and 6 A.M. the following morning as to create a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or within a noise sensitive area. (c) Vehicle or Motorboat Repairs and Testing. No person shall repair, rebuild, modify, or test any motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorboat either within a residential zone in such a manner to cause a noise disturbance or in any other zone in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or outdoors within a noise sensitive area. 141CROMMED Be JORM MICRQLA9 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i5�3y 1 J r Ordinance No. 82-30'-� Page 5 (d) Powered Model Vehicles. No person shall operate or permit the operation of powered model vehicles in a residential zone, in a public space or within a noise sensitive area between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. the following morning. (e) Sound Trucks and Other Devices. No person shall operate or permit the operation upon the public streets of a sound truck,' or other device for producing, reproducing or amplifying sounds without a permit. Sec. 24.4-5. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SIMILAR DEVICES. No person shall operate, play or permit the operation or playing of any drum, musical instrument or similar instrument in such a manner to cause a noise disturbance or outdoors within a noise sensitive area. Sec. 24.4-6. REGULATION OF SOUND EQUIPMENT AND SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT. (a) Except for activities open to the public and for which a permit has been issued by the city, no person shall so operate, play or permit the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, record player, tape deck or player, loud speaker, amplifier, or other device for producing, reproducing or amplifying sounds in any building or upon any premises, public or private or any other sound producing equipment or apparatus: (1) In such manner as to cause a noise disturbance or outdoors within a noise sensitive zone. (2) In such manner as to cause a noise disturbance or outdoors within a noise sensitive zone, when operated in or on a motor vehicle on a public right-of-way or public space, or in a boat on public waters. (b) Sound equipment --permit required. No person shall use, operate or cause to be used or operated any radio, record player, tape deck or player, loud speaker, amplifier, sound truck or other device for producing, reproducing, or amplifying sounds, hereinafter referred to as "sound equipment", upon the public streets or in any building or upon any premises, public or private, if the sound therefrom be plainly audible across a residential real property boundary from any public street or public place within the city, unless said person: (1) First obtains a permit in accordance with this section; (2) Complies with the conditions imposed by the permit, including the maximum permitted sound level shown therein; and (3) Complies with all other applicable provisions of this section. Sound equipment shall not include: (1) Equipment used for public health and safety purposes; 141CRoEILMED By JORM MIC R(LAB � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIYES ' i _ J /e3 i1 1 Ordinance No. 82-30, Page 6 (2) Church or clock carillons, bells or chimes; (3) Parades, processions or other public events for which a parade or other permit has been issued, provided the conditions of the permit are complied with; (4) Automobile radios, tape decks or players, or other standard automobile equipment used and intended for the use and enjoyment of the occupants, provided the sound emitting therefrom is not plainly audible for more than 50 feet from the vehicle; (5) Recorded music used in a non-residential zone in conjunction with a civil or religious celebration; (6) Unamplified live music provided, sponsored, or funded, in whole or in part, by a governmental entity. (7) Mobile radio or telephone signaling devices. (8) Car or truck horns or similar devices when used to denote danger or a warning or possible danger. (c) Fees. A separate permit shall be required for each type of activity described below. Permits shall be nontransferable. The permit shall be conspicuously displayed on or immediately adjacent to the sound eqiupment. Fees for sound equipment permits shall be established by resolution of the City Council. (1) No fee shall be required for any sound equipment permit issued to the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, or the Federal government or any other governmental subdivision or agency. (d) Information required. Application for permits required herein shall be made in writing to the City Clerk, accompanied by the required permit fee and such information as the City Clerk may require. If the application contains the required information, is accompanied by the required fee, and the proposed use complies with the requirements of this subsection, the City Clerk shall issue the appropriate permit. (e) Application standards. (1) Type A permit --general standards. A type A permit may be issued for sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not more than 60 dB(A)'s when measured at the real property boundary of the private residence nearest the sound equipment and measuring not more than 100 dB(A)'s at a distance of 50 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a type A permit may be used only in areas of the city zoned for non-residential use and only between the hours of 9:00 A. M. and 9:00 P.M. (2) Type B permit --sound trucks --general standards. Sound trucks may be operated only under a type B permit. A type B permit may be issued for sound equipment mounted upon a motor vehicle and intended for use upon IS3 y !IICRUILMED BY i J JORM MIC R(SLA B ! r J CEDAR RAPIDS DCS !d01AES ' 1 r �L Ordinance No. 82-30' Page 7 city streets provided that the sound equipment emits only music or human speech registering not more than 80 dB(A)'s when measured at a distance of 100 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a type B permit may be used only in non-residential areas and only from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. (3) Type C permit--parks--general standards. A type C permit may be used for sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not more than 60 dB(A)'s when measured at the real property boundary of the private residence nearest the sound equipment and registering not more than 100 dB(A)'s when measured at a distance of 50 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a type C permit may be used only in public parks owned and operated by the city, or public grounds owned and operated by another government body, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. for events authorized and approved by the city or other body having jurisdiction over the park or public grounds. (4) Type D permit --public or parochial school ground -general standards. A type D permit may be issued for sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not more than 60 dB(A)'s when measured at the real property boundary of the residence nearest the sound equipment and registering not more than 100 dB(A)'s when measured at a distance of 50 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a type D permit may be used only on school grounds, or in conjunction with a school sponsored activity, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. for events authorized and approved by the school authorities having jurisdiction of the grounds. (f) Commercial advertising --sound equipment prohibited. No sound equipment shall be permitted to be used on public streets or public places, in any building, or upon any premises if the sound will be plainly audible from any public street or public place within the city, when any such use is for commercial advertising purposes, or for the purpose of attracting the attention of the public to any building or structure for monetary gain. Sec. 24.4-7. MOTORIZED VEHICLES. (a) No person shall operate or cause to be operated the engine providing motive power, or an auxiliary engine, of a motor vehicle of a weight in excess of 10,000 pounds for a consecutive period longer than 20 minutes while such vehicle is standing on private property and located within 150 feet of property zoned and used for residential purposes, except when such vehicle is standing within a completely enclosed building. This section shall not apply to delivery or pickup vehicles that require the operation of the engine to unload or load their vending loads. (b) No person shall drive or move or cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles at any time in such a manner as to exceed the following noise limits at any time in such a manner as to exceed the following noise limits for the category of motor vehicle shown below. Noise shall be measured at a distance of at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) from the near side of the nearest lane(s) being monitored and at a height of at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) above the immediate surface. Table 1 provides corrections to observed noise levels at distances of less than 50 feet. MICRorILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 153 S/ 1 J r Ordinance No. 82-30'. Page 8 Sound Pressure Level, d8(A) Speed limit Speed limit 40 MPH or less over 40 MPH Motor vehicles with a manufacturers gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating 90 94 (GCWR) of 10,000 pounds or more, or any combination of vehicles towed by such motor vehicle. Any other motor vehicle or any combination of vehicles towed by 80 84 any motor vehicle. Any motorcycle. 82 86 This section applies to the total noise from a vehicle or combination of vehicles and shall not be construed as limiting or precluding the enforcement of any other provisions of this code relating to motor vehicle mufflers for noise control. (c) The measurement of sound or noise shall be made with a sound level meter meeting the standards prescribed by the American Standards Association. The instrument shall be maintained in calibration and good working order. Octave band corrections may be employed in meeting the response specification. A calibration check shall be made of the system at the time of any noise measurement. Measurements recorded shall be taken so as to provide a proper representation of the noise source. The microphone during measurement shall be positioned as not to create any unnatural enhancement or diminution of the measured noise. A windscreen for the microphone shall be used when required. Traffic, aircraft and other transportation noise sources and other background noises shall not be considered in taking measurements except where such background noise interferes with the primary noise being made. (d) No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle or motorcycle by installation of a muffler cut-out, by-pass or other similar device and no person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle which has been so modified. A motor vehicle so operated shall be deemed equipped with a muffler which emits excessive and unusual noise and which is not in good working order. (e) 1) No person shall operate a recreational vehicle or permit the operation of one or more recreational vehicles, individually or in a group or in an organized racing event, on public or private property in such a manner that the sound level resulting from such operation exceeds 73 dBA for a total of three minutes in any continuous one hour period or exceeds 90 dBA for any period of time during such operation. Sound levels which exceed the limits herein described at the real property boundary of the receiving land use shall be deemed a noise disturbance. RICROEILMED By JORM MICROlAE3 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 16�3 / J r Ordinance No. 82-30'. Page 9 2) No person shall conduct or permit the conduct of any part of an organized racing event which involves a contest between or among recreational vehicles on public or private property between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 9:00 A.M. the following morning. Sec. 24.4-8. ANIMALS. (a) No person shall own, possess or harbor any barking or noisy dog, bird or other animal regardless of whether the dog, bird or other animal is physically situated in or upon private property. However, the dog, bird or other animal shall not be deemed a barking dog or noisy animal if, at the time the dog, bird or other animal is barking or making any other noise, a person is trespassing or threatening.to trespass upon private property in or upon which the dog, bird or other animal is situated or taking any other action which would tease or provoke the dog, bird or other animal to bark or otherwise be noisy. Sec. 24.4-9. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. (a) No person shall permit noise from any commercial or industrial use, as defined in the zoning ordinance, to exceed the sound levels specified in table 2, except that the decibel levels specified shall be reduced by 5 decibels at the boundary line of a zone designated as residential in the zoning ordinance between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; and at the boundary line of a school located in a noise sensitive area between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. when the school is in session. 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 State of America Standard S1 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 Standards Z24 10-1953, Octave Band Filler Set) shall be used with the tables headed 'Octave Band, Pre -1960." Sec. 24.4-10. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE NOISE CONTROL OFFICER. (a) The noise control program established by this chapter shall be implemented, administered, and enforced by the noise control officer who shall be that person or persons, designated by the City Manager. (b) To implement and enforce this chapter the noise control officer shall have the additional power to: mncROEIL1110 BY JORM MIC RE/L AB i CEDAR RAPIDS DES M018E5 i r 1531% 1 r Ordinance No. 82 -30', - Page 10 (1) Conduct research, monitoring, and other studies related to sound. (2) Conduct programs of public education regarding the causes, and effects of sound or noise and general methods of abatement and control of noise, as well as the actions prohibited by this chapter and the procedures for reporting violations. (3) Coordinate the noise control activities of all municipal departments. (4) Review public and private projects, including those subject to mandatory review or approval by other departments, for compliance with this chapter, if these projects are likely to cause sound in violation of this chapter. (5) Upon presentation of proper credentials, enter and inspect any private property or place, and inspect any report or records at any reasonable time when granted permission by the owner, by some other person with apparent authority to act for the owner, or a tenant of the premises. If consent to inspect is wjthheld by any person or persons having the lawful right to exclude, the officer may apply to a magistrate of the Iowa District Court in and for Johnson County for a search warrant of the building. No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any structure or premises shall fail or neglect, after presentation of a search warrant, to properly permit entry therein by the officer for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to the provisions herein. (6) Issue sound variances pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (7) Prepare recommendations for consideration by the city council, after publication of notice and public hearing, for establishing the boundaries of noise sensitive areas. (8) Designate any area for the purpose of ensuring exceptional quiet and to be clearly posted with "Noise Sensitive Area" signs because of the noise sensitive activities conducted therein. These areas may include, but are not limited to schools, libraries, churches, hospitals and nursing homes. (9) Authorize the capture and impoundment of any dog, bird or other when the noise made by the animal cannot be reasonably controlled by the owner or other person on whose property the animal is located. (10) Require certification by a registered engineer or other qualified person that the performance standards for a proposed use can be met. Sec. 24.4-11. DEPARTMENTAL ACTIONS. All departments and agencies of the city shall carry out their programs so as to further the policy of this chapter. 111CR0EILMED AY i JORM MIC RbL4B j CEDAR RAPIDSDES MOINES, 1s3y Ordinance No. 82-30' Page 11 Sec. 24.4-12. SOUND VARIANCES. (a) The noise control officer shall have the authority consistent with this section, to grant sound variances from the requirements of this chapter. (b) Any person seeking a sound variance under this section shall file an application with the City Clerk. The application shall contain information which demonstrates that bringing the source of sound or activity for which the sound variance is sought into compliance with this subchapter would constitute an unreasonable hardship on the applicant, on the community, or on other persons. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount established by the City Council by resolution. The fee shall not be refundable. (c) In determining whether to grant, deny, or revoke the application the noise control officer shall balance the hardship to the applicant, the community, and other persons of not allowing the sound variance against the adverse impact on the health, safety and welfare of persons affected, the adverse impact on property affected, and any other adverse impacts of allowing the sound variance. Applicants for sound variances and persons contesting sound variances may be required to submit any information as may reasonably be required. Appl.icants are required to give notice by certified mail to: (1) the occupants of surrounding single or two family residences located in an area that includes the next two homes in any direction, or those within 100 feet of the noise source, whichever is less; or (2) the owner or manager of multiple family residences, including' hotels, within such area. In granting or denying an application or in revoking a sound variance previously granted, the noise control officer shall place on public file a copy of the decision and the reasons for granting, denying or revoking the sound variance. (d) Sound variances shall be granted by notice to the applicant containing all necessary conditions, including a time limit on the permitted activity. The sound variance shall not become effective until all conditions are agreed to in writing by the applicant and placed on file with the Noise Control Officer. Noncompliance with any condition of the sound variance shall terminate it and subject the person holding it to those provisions of this subchapter regulating the source of sound or activity for which the sound variance was granted. Termination for non-compliance shall be made in accordance with Section 2-188, Emergency Orders, of this Code. Sec. 24.4-13. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage, approval and publication in accordance with law. Sec. 24-4.14. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS. Each section, and any and all provisions of this ordinance, is independent of every other section and any and all provisions, and the invalidity of any thereof, shall not invalidate any other section or provision. X53 V r MICROFILMED BY JORM AAICROLA13 J I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES S Ordinance No. 82-30, Page 12 Sec. 24-4.15. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance hereby are repealed, with the exception of Sections 5-35(7), 9 1-7(d), 23-137, and 24-48 of this Code. Sec. 24.4-16. PENALTY. (a) Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be a misdemeanor subject to the penalties of Section 1-9 of this Code. (b) Each instance of violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall constitute a separate offense. Sec. 24.4-17. ADDITIONAL REMEDIES. Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance is deemed and declared to be a nuisance, and as such may be subject to summary abatement by means of a restraining order or injunction issued by the District Court. Passed and approved this 3rd day of August, 1982. V G / MAYOR ATTEST: 17.Y 1" CITY CLERK /say f IAICROFILIIED BY JORM MIC R(SLAB CEDAR RAPI05 DES MOI4E5 I -,1 TABLE 1 (Corrections to observed noise levels for distances less than 50 feet) DISTANCE MEASUREMENT IN FEET CORRECTIONTO LEVELS d6(A) More than UP to 45 ft. 50 ft. -o- 41 ft. 45 ft. +1 37 ft. 41 ft. +2 33 ft. 37 ft. +3 30 ft. 33 ft. +4 27 ft. 30 ft. +5 25 ft. 27 ft. +6 163 f I 141CRON WED BY J JORM MICR6LA13- .i J\� CEDAR RAI+105 • DES MOVIES (� I 7 f� Type of Analyzer Octave Band Preferred Freq. (Cycles/Sec.) Impact Noise 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 Overall Peak TABLE 2 Maximum Permitted Sound Levels, dB (Re: 0.0002 Microbar) In C Zones and ORP Zone In M-1 and M-2 Zones Measured at Measured at R Zone Boundary, R Zone Boundary, C Zone Recreational Area, Recreational Area, or ORP Zone or School Area* Adjacent Lot or School Area* Boundary 76 83 76 83 71 78 71 78 65 72 65 72 57 64 57 64 50 57 50 57 45 51 45 51 39 46 39 46 34 41 34 41 32 38 32 38 80 86 80 86 r � MICROFILMED BY J JORM MICR46LAB 1 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIYES I f r LL City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: August 25, 1982 TO: Neal Berlin and City Council FROM: Frank Farmer, City Engineer6� RE: Alley Paving Policy In the recent past, the policy for paving alleys has been as follows: either a) The adjacent property owners would be assessed the cost for the improvement through special assessment project if desired by Council. or b) Those desiring the improvement would hire the contractor and pay the construction costs while the City would provide the design, staking, and inspection at no cost. Referring to the 1966 Code of Iowa concerning special assessments, the following language shoTF1be nom: "If the improvement or sewer is made on the motion of the Council, such resolution of necessity shall require for passage the vote of three-fourths of all the members of the Council,... No resolution providing for the improvement of streets by paving shall be passed except by unanimous vote of the entire Council, if, at the time set for its consideration, a remonstrance shall have been filed with the Council signed by sixty percent of the property owners or by the owners of property subject to pay seventy-five percent of the assessable cost of the proposed improvement." Referring to the 1981 Code of Iowa regarding special assessments, the following language sho_uTcT_1b_e nom: "A resolution of necessity requires for passage the vote of three-fourths of all the members of the Council,... and where a remonstrance has been filed with the clerk, signed by the owners subject to seventy-five percent of the amount of the proposed assessments for the entire public improvement included in the resolution of necessity, a resolution of necessity requires a unanimous vote of the Council." Comparing the two preceding paragraphs, the voting by Council involved with the special assessment procedure is very similar. The only difference is the additional phrase in the 1966 Code of Iowa language "a remonstrance shall have been filed with the Counci7signed by sixty percent of the property owners". IIICROFIL141D BY JORM MICRbLAB- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /53S 1 r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: August 3, 1982 To: Broadband Telecommunications Commission From: Drew Shaffer, BTS Re: Cable TV Survey Recently a cable TV survey was conducted for the City of Iowa City and Hawkeye CableVision by Professor Paul Traudt and his broadcasting and film students from the University of Iowa. There were 569 respondents to this survey, randomly selected from the Iowa City phonebook and contacted by telephone. The survey indicated 49 percent of the persons responding were aware that there are local access cable TV channels in Iowa City. Sixty-six percent were aware with prompting (such as, "Are you aware of the government access channel 29"9). Thirty-one percent said they could name those access channels or the numbers of those channels. Forty-three percent have watched one of the local access channels (10% said they had watched the library access channel, 10% said Hawkeye's channel 5, 9% said the government access channel 29, 7% said the community access channel 26, 6% said the educational access channel 27). Five percent said they had actually been involved in making a local program. Of those who said no, they had not been involved in making a local program, 27 percent said they would like to become involved in making a local program. Most people find out about local programs on cable TV by scanning up and down on their converter boxes (45% responding said they found out about local programs that way), while 20% learn about local programs by word of mouth and 13% find out about local programs from the Press -Citizen. The most popular local program is the City Council meetings, which may have as large an audience as 2,000 people at any' given time. Fifty-eight persons said they watch channel 5, 57 said channel 20, 50 said channel 29, 39 said channel 26, and 32 said channel 27. There were a lot of audience demographics taken by this survey which are available from my office, but overall the local access audience seems to be, for the most part, 20-35 years old and making $20,000-$30,000. Five percent of those responding said they couldn't get cable service and one-half of those said they would take the service if they could get it. Ninety percent of the people who have cable TV watch much more TV than they did before they had cable. As many as 16 percent said they got cable TV because it offered public access, offers no commercials on some channels, and/or is a novelty attraction. There is much more to be determined from the one and one-half inch thick computer printout: There is also much this survey is verifying that we are doing, what cable TV is doing, and what we and cable TV are not doing. For instance, there seems to be quite a corps of persons well -versed about access, who use and watch access. There also seems to be a general lack of understanding, watching or participation on the part of senior citizens in Iowa City. Such information can help us mold and direct future courses of action, goals and objectives. Another example is, because so many people learn about programs via scanning the converter box, it behooves us to have something on local access channels as much as possible, if not 24 hours a day. MICROEILMID BY JORM MICROLAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 4014ES 1536 1 J \L i S future updates. We are one to two years. If you iestions, please feel free IS36 I IdICROFILMED BY "JORM MICR#LA0 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: August 26, 1982 To: City Council (� 1 From: Rosgmary Vitosh, Director of Finance Re: Chauncey Swan Parking Lot The attached memo sent to Council last April explained the proposed changes to the rates and the parking terms in the Chauncey Swan lot and the Library lot. As indicated in the memo, this action was proposed as a result of requests from merchants, in the eastern portion of the central business district, for more short-term parking. In addition, the Chauncey Swan lot had been used for some time at close to a 100% occupancy level between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Seventy-five monthly permits were sold for that lot and we frequently heard from permit holders of the problems they had in finding a parking spot if they came into the lot after 9:00 am. Since the Recreation Center lot, which is just south of the Chauncey Swan lot, was being used at an occupancy level of less than 50% and, since the demand existed for more short-term parking in this area, our proposal was made.with the intent of freeing up spaces in the Chauncey Swan lot. The Chauncey Swan lot was being used by primarily long term parkers and it was felt that the rate increase would encourage many long-term parkers to instead use the Recreation Center Lot. The attached chart shows the revenues in the lots for March through August of 1981 and 1982. It shows that revenues and usage naturally decrease in the summer months and also shows the decrease in usage in the Chauncey Swan lot to around a 50% occupancy level since the rate increase this summer. The Recreation Center lot shows a slight increase in usage. However, that lot did not reach 100% occupancy after the rate increase went into effect for the Chauncey Swan lot, and did still provide available long-term parking at 10 cents an hour. Therefore, it does not appear that there was any shortage of 10 cents per hour parking spaces available in that general area. The number of monthly permits available for sale in the Chauncey Swan lot was decreased from 75 to 55 on July 1, 1982. Even though all 75 permits have been sold in the past and we always had a waiting list of those interested in purchasing monthly permits, since July 1, when we increased the monthly rates from $12 to $20, we have not been able to sell all available permits. At this time two permits out of the total 55 have not been sold. The $20 per month is not out of line even when looking at a 10 cents per hour rate. Parking for 22 days a month, for nine hours per day, at 10 cents per hour is $19.80. So, the increased rate is still close to what the parker would have paid for long-term parking at the 10 hour meters. nICROFILMED By JORM MICROLA6 !CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1537 J Permit parking has not increased within the ramps since the rate increase in the Chauncey Swan lot as shown by the following: # of Permits # of Permits # of Permits Sold (June) Sold Jul Sold (August) Dubuque St. Ramp 43 29 29 Capitol St. Ramp 90 60 64 Most of the decrease in July is due to decreased sales to University students during the summer months. There are available parking spaces in the Chauncey Swan lot but there are also fewer available spaces in the Recreation Center lot. Therefore, the intent of the change has been realized. Additional parking now is available in the lot closer to the center of the Central Business District. It was felt that providing sufficient short-term parking closer to the CBD was the best option. Since usage decreases during summer months, it is anticipated that usage will start to increase now that University classes are back in session and colder weather starts to move in. Since reconstruction of the Recreation Center lot began Monday, August 23, and will take 5-6 weeks, I do not recommend that any changes be made at this time to the parking rates in the Chauncey Swan lot. After the Recreation Center lot improvement project is finished, I would recommend that we monitor usage of the Chauncey Swan lot for a couple of months and then report back to the Council. However, as long as 10 cents per hour spaces are still available in the Recreation Center lot, I would not recommend lowering the parking rates in the Chauncey Swan lot. Because that lot is closer to the Central Business District and more convenient to park in, a reduction in the parking rate back to 10 cents per hour would only bring the long-term parkers back to Chauncey Swan lot and would at the same time reduce the available parking for short-term parkers near the CBD. tp4/1-2 1537 MICROMMED BY JORM MICRbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES Id01NE5 i �I fr LF:.. J\ �l 1 r � MICROFILMED DY 1 JORM MICR46LAB � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J I s3 7 I J� MONTHLY PARKING REVENUE CHAUNCEY RECREATION SWAN LOT CENTER LOT 1982 March $1,884.00 $606.40 April 1,601.21 550.95 May 1,580.12 441.25 June 1,391.28 675.85 July 949.67 617.13 August 973.64* 437.29* 1981 March $1,138.17 Not Metered April 1,501.31 Not Metered May 1,231.14 Not Metered June 1,119.91 Not Metered July 1,412.93** Not Metered August 1,081.54 Not Metered *Actual for first three weeks, with fourth week projected. **Includes collections for five weeks; four weeks collections would amount to $1,130.34 which is more comparable to the other months. bc4/1 1 r � MICROFILMED DY 1 JORM MICR46LAB � CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J I s3 7 I J� City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 15, 1982 To: City Council From: Cii ]Manager Re: Short-term Parking Adjacent to Civic Center In recent weeks we have received a couple of inquiries concerning additional short-term parking for businesses located in the east end of the business district adjacent to Gilbert Street. The Chauncey Swan Plaza lot, because of a combination of permits and long-term parking, generally has no short-term parking during the day. In addition, approximately half of the old public library lot is used for long-term parking. It appears desirable to provide some additional short-term parking by eliminating some of the all day meters and reducing the number of permits in the Chauncey Swan Plaza lot and reducing the number of permit holders in the library lot. These permit spaces and long-term meters will be transferred to the Recreation Center lot where there is additional space which is not being utilized. The specific proposal is to: I. Provide 14 2 -hour meters in the Chauncey Swan lot in place of 10 -hour meters as of July 1, 1982. 2. Provide 14 2 -hour meters in the Old Library lot in place of 5 -hour meters. 3. Move 32 permits (includes 18 library employees and 3 Rec Center employees) in the Old Library lot to the Rec Center lot on May 1. 4. On July 1 eliminate 20 permits in the Chauncey Swan lot. 5. Change the hourly rate in the Chauncey Swan lot from 10¢ to 205. This will establish a rate consistent with other central business district short-term parking. This change should additionally encourage long-term parkers to use the Recreation Center lot. I bring this matter to your attention because generally a preference has been shown by permit holders for the library and Chauncey Swan lots rather than the Recreation Center. There probably will be some objections to the move. However, these changes will better meet the needs of area merchants and provide for more efficient use of City parking facilities. We will proceed with these changes unless the Council provides contrary instructions. tp/sp cc: Library Director I I J MICRor ILMED BY i JORM -MIC R6LAB- -� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIAES t I f I i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: August 25, 1982 To: City Council From: Don Schmeiser:-{! Re: Revised Zoning Ordinance Draft Enclosed with this memorandum is the revised draft of a portion of the proposed new zoning ordinance for your review. The revised draft incorporates the recommended provisions of the. Legal staff, the Department of Housing & Inspection Services, and the Department of Planning and Program Development. There are, however, a few minor differences of opinion concerning the regulations which will be discussed with the Council at the time of your review. The revised draft includes only the residential zones proposed. The commercial zones have been reviewed and are in the process of being revised. Upon their revision, the commercial zones will be submitted to the Council for review subsequent to review of the residential zones. bdw2/1 Enclosure t MICROFILMED BY ' "JORM MICR4LAB- - -1 I CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOI:JES I � 1539, r Sec. 1-1 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 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. (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. (4) Addition. An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure. (5) Aged. Any person who is eligible because of age to receive old age benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act, any amendments thereto, or any corresponding successor act. (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 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 is intended only for use as a secondary means of vehicular 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 house. A building providing apartments for rent. (10) Auto oriented use. Any use intended or designed to provide a service to occupants while they are within a motor vehicle, such as drive-in financial institutions or any use related to the sale, servicing or repair of vehicles, such as but not limited to car washes, automobile service stations and garages, automobile accessory sales, drive-in restaurants, service shops, dry cleaning centers and photodeveloping drop centers. MICROFILMID DY i JORM MICR6LAB f CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 1538 1 J 2 (b) (1) Balcony. A covered or uncovered platform area projecting from the wall of a building, enclosed by a railing, accessible from above grade, and not attached to the ground. (2) Basement. A portion of a building located partially under- ground, but having three -and -one-half (3�) feet or more of its floor -to -ceiling height above adjoining grade. A basement is counted as a story for the purpose of height and yard regulations. (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 area remaining on a lot after the minimum open -space requirement for yards has been met. (7) Building. Any structure having a roof and designed or intended for the support, enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals, or property. (8) Building, detached. A building which is not connected to another building. (9) Building area. See "ground area." (10) 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. A lines established parallel to the front lot line in front of which no part of the principal building is allowed to project. (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. /S3$ l IiICRor ILMED By JORM MIC REfLINB 1 a..,. CEDAR RAPIDS DES MUIYES r/ I I J r 3 (c) (1) Cellar. A portion of a building located partially or wholly underground and having less than three -and -one-half (3h) feet of its floor -to -ceiling height above adjoining grade. A cellar is not counted as a story for the purpose of height and yard regulations. (2) Certificate of occupancy. Official certification that a premises 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. (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, leased 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, 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. (8) Court. A space, open and unobstructed to the sky, located at grade on a lot and bounded on three or more sides by walls. (d) (1) Daycare center/preschool. State licensed facilities where children are temporarily left with attendants. (2) Deck. A covered or uncovered platform area projecting from the wall of a building, accessible at or from above grade, and attached to the ground. (3) Density, gross. The number of dwelling units per unit area of land (usually expressed as dwelling units per acre). (4) 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. (5) Developmentally disabled. Any person who has a disability attributable to but not limited to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism or another similar neurological condition, which disability originates before such individual attains age 18, and which constitutes a substantial impairment expected to be long -continued and of indefinite duration. micRorILnED BY JORM MICR6LA6 � CEURk RAPIDS OLS Aot9E5 i /S98 9 4 (6) Discontinuance. Whenever a nonconforming use is abandoned, ceased, or, terminated. (7) Downzoning. A change in the zoning classification of land to a classification permitting development that is less intensive or dense, such as from multifamily to single-family or from commercial or industrial to residential. (8) Drive/driveway. An asphalt, concrete or similar permanent dust -free surface designed to provide vehicular access to a parking area. (9) Dwelling. A building which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used for residential occupancy. (10) Dwelling, duplex. A dwelling containing two (2) dwelling units. (11) Dwelling, farm. A dwelling located an a farm and occupied by the family which maintains and operates, owns or has a leasehold interest in the farm on which the dwelling is located. (12) Dwelling, four-plex. A multifamily dwelling containing four (4) dwelling units. (13) Dwelling, high-rise multi -family. A multi -family dwelling exceeding three (3) stories or 45 feet in height. (14) Dwelling, multi -family. A dwelling containing three (3) or more dwelling units. (15) Dwelling, single-family. A building containing one dwelling unit. (16) Dwelling, tri-plex. A multi -family dwelling containing three (3) dwelling units. (17) Dwelling, zero lot line. A single family dwelling with,one or more walls located on a side lot line(s). (18) Dwelling unit. Any habitable room or group of adjoining habitable rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating of meals. (19) Dwelling unit, efficiency. A dwelling unit consisting of one principal room, in addition to a bathroom, hallway, and closets, which serves as the occupant's living room, bedroom, and in some instances, the kitchen. (e) (1) Easement. A right given by the owner of land to another person for specific limited use of that land, e.g., to allow access to another property or for utilities. i A. Sof i / HICRDEILPED BY J I -JORM MICRbLAB- 1 ? CEDAR RAPIDS DES PC]NES ILL _ �, r 5 (2) Elderly housing. A dwelling especially designed for use and occupancy of any person who is aged; handicapped within the meaning of Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, Section 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. (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. (3) Farm. .An area for which the -principal use is the growing for sale of farm products suctras'vegetables, fruits, and grain and their storing on the land. The term "farm" includes the necessary accessory uses and buildings for treating and storing the food produce. (4) Feedlot. A lot, yard, corral, or other area in which livestock are confined, primarily for the purposes of feeding and growth prior to slaughter. The term does not include areas which are used for the raising of crops or other vegetation and upon which livestock are allowed to graze or feed. (5) Filling station. Any building or premises used for the dispensing or retail sale of motor vehicle fuel or oil. When the dispensing or sale is incidental to the operation of a commercial garage, the premises shall be classified as a commercial garage. (6) 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. (7) Floor area. The total area of all floors of a building or portion thereof measured to the outside surface of exterior walls or the centerline of walls to attached buildings or uses. It does not include garages, porches, balconies, and other appurtenances. Space in the basement or cellar shall be 1 141CROFIL14ED BY CORM MIC R6LAB 1 I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I /.43fr 11 included as floor area if used for a principal use permitted in the zone in which the building is located. (8) Floor area ratio (FAR). The numerical value obtained by dividing the floor area within a building or buildings on a lot by the area of such lot. (9) Fraternity/sorority house. A building used as a residence by a chapter of a fraternal or sororal nonprofit organization recognized by the University of Iowa. For purposes of this Chapter this definition does not include a rooming house. (10) Frontage. The distance along a street line (right of way line) from one intersecting street to another, or from one intersecting street to the end of a dead end street or the end of a cul-de-sac. (g) (1) Garage, commercial. Any building or premises used for equip- ping, repairing, renting, selling or storing motor vehicles, and at which automobile fuels, and supplies may be sold. (2) Garage, private. An accessory building containing not more than four (4) parking spaces, which is under the control and use of.the occupants of the main building. Only one (1) of the parking spaces may be used for a vehicle of not more than three (3) ton pay load capacity. (3) Grade. The top surface elevation of lawns, walks, drives, or 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 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 exterior stairways. (5) Group care facility. A government licensed or approved fgcility which provides resident services in a dwelling to more t an six (6) individuals, but not exceeding 15 individuals. These individuals are developmentally disabled, aged, undergoing rehabilitation, or in need of adult supervision and are provided services in accordance with their individual needs. (h) (1) Home occupation. An accessory use consisting of an occupation or profession carried on by a person residing on the premises. (2) Hospital. An institution providing health services for human in-patient medical care for the sick or injured and including related facilities such as laboratories, out-patient facilities, emergency medical services, and staff offices which are an integral part of the facility. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRdLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES r 1 7 (3) 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"). (4) Hotel, apartment. A multi -family 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, 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 building indicating the existence of such services. (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) Livestock. Cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, and other animals or fowl, which are being produced primarily for use as food or food products for human consumption. (2) Living unit. See "dwelling unit." (3) 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. (4) Lodging house. See "rooming house." (5) Long term care facility. See "nursing home." (6) Lot. A plot, tract or parcel of land in one ownership with fixed boundaries or one or more portions of lots or record in one ownership platted pursuant to Chapter 409 of the Code of Iowa. MICROMMED BY J JORM MICROLA6- CEDAR RAPIDS DES MINES 1 _ .r r art Ll (7) Lot, corner. A lot located at the intersection of two (2) or more streets. (8) Lot, double frontage. A lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets. (9) Lot, interior. A lot other than a corner lot or double frontage lot and bounded by a street on only one side. (10) Lot, reversed corner. A corner lot, the rear of which abuts the side of another lot. (11) Lot area. The total area within the lot lines of a lot ex- cluding any area located within a public or private street. (12) Lot coverage. The percentage of the lot area covered by the building area. (13) 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. (14) Lot frontage. The continuous width of a lot measured along the street (right of way line). (15) Lot line, front. A lot line separating the lot from the street. 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. (16) Lot line, rear. The boundary opposite and most distant from the front lot line. In the case of an irregular or triangular shaped lot, it is an imaginary line within the lot, 10 feet in length, and parallel to and farthest from the front lot line. (17) Lot line, side. Any lot line which meets the end of a front lot line. (87) Lot width. The length of the building line. (m) (1) Motel. A residential building or buildings, usually located along highways, occupied and used principally as a place of lodging for transients. The term "motel" includes "motor hotel." (n) (1) Non -conforming building. A building or portion thereof which does not conform to the 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) Nonconforming lot. A lot which does not conform to the provisions of this Chapter relative to lot frontage, width or area for the zone in which it is located by reason of the adoption of this Chapter or subsequent amendments thereto. MICROFILM BY - JORM MIC RbLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i j r 9 (3) Nonconforming use. Any use that is not permitted within the zone in which it is located by reason of the adoption of this Chapter or subsequent amendments thereto. (4) Nursing home. A facility operated by a proprietary or nonprofit corporation or association and licensed or regulated by a governmental entity for the accommodation of convalescents or other persons -who are not in need of hospital care but who require skilled care and/or related services. (o) (1) Open space. That portion of the lot that is not covered by buildings, drives, parking spaces and aisles. (2) Open space, common. Open space the use of which is shared by all occupants of more than one dwelling unit, as distinguished from private open space. (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 of the underlying zone. Developments within the overlay zone, except in the case of an OPD -H zone, must conform to the requirements of both 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 space. An asphalt, concrete or similar permanent dust - free surface intended for off-street vehicular parking. (3) Patio. A covered or uncovered surfaced outdoor living area at grade abutting and accessible from a dwelling. (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 limit's with respect to smoke, odor, noise, heat, vibration, glare, and so on. (5) Person. Any individual or group of individuals, corporation, partnership, association, or any entity, including state and local governments and agencies. (6) Porch. A covered entrance to a building consisting of a platform area, with open or enclosed sides, projecting from the wall of a building. r' MICROCILMCD BY � -JORM MIC RbLAB) CEDAR RAPIDS DES MINES /S3r r 10 (7) Premises. See "lot." (8) Principal building. A building which contains the principal use. (9) Principal use. The primary use(s) of land or a structure as distinguished from an accessory use, e.g., a house is a principal use in a residential area; a garage or pool is an accessory use. (10) Projections (into yards). Parts of buildings such as archi- tectural features which protrude into the required yard or yards. (11) Provisional use. A use which is permitted in the zone in which it is listed subject to compliance with the specific requirements mentioned. (12) Public utility. A system which is owned and operated by the City or by a licensed public utility company. (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. (2) Religious institution and related facilities. An organization having a religious purpose, which has been granted an exemption from federal tax as a Sec. 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code, including churches, rectories, meeting halls, schools and the facilities that are related to their use. (3) Replacement value. The estimated cost to replace a building in bind based on current replacement costs. (4) Restaurant. A business where the dispensing and the consump- tion at indoor tables of edible foodstuff and/or beverage is the principal business, including a cafe, cafeteria, coffee shop, delicatessen, lunch room, tearoom, dining room, bar, cocktail lounge or tavern. The total seating area located within the enclosed portion of the premises is more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area. (5) Restaurant, drive-in/carry-out. An auto oriented use whose principal operation is the dispensing of edible foodstuff and/or beverage for consumption in automobiles, at indoor or outdoor tables, at stand-up counters or to be carried off the premises. The total seating area, if provided, is less than fifty (50) percent of the floor area. (6) Rezoning. A change in land use regulations. Rezonings can take three forms: (1) a comprehensive revision or modification of the zoning text and map; (2) a text change in zone requirements; MICROFILMED BY �F JORM MICR6LA13 - t CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOV i i 1 r 11 or (3) a change in the map, i.e., the zoning designation of a particular parcel or parcels. (7) Roof. The top covering of a building constructed to shield the area beneath from the weather. The term "roof" includes the term "canopy." (8) Roof line. The highest point of the coping of a flat roof; the.. deck line of a mansard roof; and the mid -point between the eaves and ridge of a saddle, hip, gable, gambrel or ogee roof. (9) Roomer. An occupant of a rooming house or rooming unit who is not a member of the family of the rooming house operator. A roomer shall also mean an occupant of a dwelling unit who is not a member of the family occupying the dwelling unit. (10) Rooming house. Any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling, containing one or more rooming units, in which space is let by the owner or operator to three (3) or more roamers. (11) Rooming unit. Any habitable room or group of adjoining habitable rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single unit with facilities which are used, or intended to be used, primarily for living and sleeping. A rooming unit shall have bath and toilet facilities available for exclusive use by the occupant(s) or for communal use and, in addition, may have kitchen and dining facilities available for use by the occupant(s) therein. (s) (1) Separate tract. An abutting group of lots which are developed for a use or uses which share common facilities, e.g., off- street parking, loading and driveways. A separate tract shall be considered as a single lot in the application of the requirements of this Chapter. (2) Setback. The line beyond which the wall of a building or structure shall not project. (3)• Special exception. A principal 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 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. (5) Story. The portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the top most story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the top most floor and the ceiling or roof above. IIICROFIL14ED BY � JORM MIC R4LAB-- � CEDAR RAPIDS DESMOINES i /-43� 1 J r 12 (6) Street. Property dedicated or intended for primary public vehicular 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 volumes of traffic. (8) Street, collector. A street whose principle function is for carrying 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. (11) Street, private. A way, which affords principal means of access to abutting lots, and is not owned by a government entity. (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. (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. (14) Sub=standard lot. See "non -conforming lot." (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 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 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. (t) (1) Townhouse. A complex containing not less than three (3) nor more than six (6) abutting single family dwellings (townhouse units) and each single family dwelling being located on a separate lot. RICRDEILRED BY 1 --JORM MIC R(SLAB 7 CEDAR RRVI D$ DES I•IDIYES i a /.300 1 r 13 (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 means of granting a property owner relief from certain provisions of this Chapter where owing to special conditions a literal enforcement of the provisionsthof this Chapter would result in unnecessary hardship. The ty 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. on of which (4) Vehiclparkedein hestorsgame positioneforle or a period ofi48 hours or more. is (y) (1) Yard. An area on a lot unoccupied by structures above grade nor uses or structuresrallprojections such aopen nd tspace he specific under provisions of this Chapter. (2) Yard, front. The area across a lot between the front yard line and the street (right of way line). lot line the (3) Yard, ine and betweenom and the reareother de Iot11ne � Iot1 (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 slinfront. A line din parallel thito Chs ptertreet and as far back from the tr et as require (6) Yard line, rear. A line parallel to the rear lot line and as far forward from the rear lot line as required by this Chapter (see "lot line, rear"). (7) fardline, side. A from the side lot lline ne asrrequired by this Chapterallel to the se lot .ne and as zoning in (z) (1) which requirements for Cthe useity of delineated n landand p Zone. A section of the buildings and development standards are prescribed in this Chapter. MICROFILMED BY � JORM MIC ROLAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i 1 J r 14 MICROFILMED BY ' -DORM MIC R#CAB�� � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOMES a WF 7 1. J (2) Zoning map. The map delineating the boundaries of zones which, along with the zoning text, comprises the zoning ordinance. ARTICLE II. DIVISION 1. ZONES Sec. 1-2. General Agricultural Zone (AG). (a) Intent. It is the intent that this zone provide for the agricultural use of land within the City, which is most appropriately used for crops, orchards, and the keeping of farm animals. (b) Permitted uses. (1) Farms. (2) Livestock and livestock operations except confinement. (c) Provisional uses. (1) Fane dwellings provided they are developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the RR -1 zone. A maximum of two (2) roomers may reside in each farm dwelling. (2) Livestock feed lots subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40, page _. (3) Stables, kennels and veterinary establishments subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40, page _. (d) Special exceptions. (1) Airports heliports and helistops subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40, page _. (2) Commercial recreational uses. (3) Clubs. (4) Daycare centers and preschools subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40, page _. (5) Extraction subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40, page _. (6) Grain elevators subject to the performance standards of Sec. 1- 64, page 140 for I-2 uses. (7) Communication towers subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40, page _. MICROFILMED BY ' -DORM MIC R#CAB�� � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOMES a WF 7 1. J r a.,. 15 (e) Dimensional requirements. (1) Minimum lot area: 40,000 sq. ft. (2) Minimum lot width: 80 ft. (3) Minimum lot frontage: 40 ft. (4) Minimum yards: Front - According to the following table: Setback Street width Street classification 40 ft. 40 ft. secondary arterial 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 - 5 ft. for the first 2 stories plus 2 ft. for each additional story Rear - 30 ft. . (5) Maximum building bulk: None (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article III, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division 2, page 92. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-41, page 92. b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1-42, page 94. C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-43, page 96. d. Off-street loading requirements. See Sec. 1-44, page 108. e. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-45, page 109. f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-49, page 127. (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 3, page 129. (3) Nonconformities. See Division 4, page 133. (4) Tree regulations. See Division 5, page 135. /.43F 1 p NICROE ILidEO BY ' JORM MIC RbLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I I _ J r I I 16 (5) Performance standards. See Division 6, page 140. (g) Special provisions. None. Sec. 1-3. Rural Residential Zone (RR -1). (a) Intent. It is intended that this zone provide for areas of a rural residents 1 character within the City which may not have all utilities available. (b) Permitted uses. (1) Detached single-family dwellings. (2) Farms. (c) Provisional uses. (1) Family care facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- 40, page (2) Single family dwellings with a maximum of two (2) roomers provided that one (1) off-street parking space per roomer shall be furnished. (d) Special exceptions. (1) Clubs subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40, page _. (e) Dimensional requirements. (1) Minimum lot area: 40,000 sq. ft. (2) Minimum lot width: 80 ft. (3) Minimum lot frontage: 45 ft. (4) Minimum yards: Front - according to the table established in the AG Zone. Side - 5 ft, for the first 2 stories plus 2 ft. for each additional story 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 permitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article III, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: 111CRoEILMED By 1 � DORM 'MIC ROL4B" _1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ! i /Slip J r I I 17 Floor area ratio - None (f) Geral provisions. A11' principal and accessory uses permitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article III, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division 2, page 92. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-41, page 92. b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1-42, page 94. C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-43, page 96. d. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-45, page 109. e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-49, page 127. (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 3, page 129. I (3) Nonconformities. See Division 4, page 133. I (4) Tree regulations. See Division 5, page 135. 1 (5) Performance standards. See Division 6, page 140. (g) Special provisions. None. Sec. 1-4. Low Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -5). (a) Intent. It is the primary purpose of this zone to provide for 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, religious institutions and neighborhood commercial facilities are expected to be located within or in close proximity to developments in this zone. Compatibility of development within this zone shall be encouraged and related non-residential uses and structures should be planned and designed to be in character with the scale and pattern of the residential development. (b) Permitted uses. (1) Detached single-family dwellings. (c) Provisional uses. (1) Detached single family dwellings with a maximum of two (2) roomers provided that an additional one (1) off-street parking space per roomer shall be furnished. l.S3P / MICROERMED BY I �F. I JORM MIC RbLAB 1 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOMES I I 18 (2) Family care facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- 40. (e) Dimensional requirements. (1) Minimum lot area: 8,000 sq. ft. (2) Minimum lot width: 60 ft. (3) Minimum lot frontage: 35 ft. (4) Minimum yards: Front - 20 ft. Side - 5 ft. for the first 2 stories, plus 2 ft. for each additional story. Rear - 25 ft. (5) Maximum building bulk: Height - 35 ft. Building Coverage - 45% Floor area ratio - none (f) General provisions. All principal and accessary uses permitted within�s zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article III, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: 1 (1) Accessory uses. See Division 2, page 92. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-41, page 92. b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1-42, page 94. C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-43, page 96. d. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-45, page 109. e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-49, page 127. i (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 3, page 129. (3) Nonconformi ties. See Division 4, page 133. (4) Tree regulations. See Division 5, page 135. (5) Performance standards. See Division 6, page 140. (g) Special Provisions. (1) If a tract of land one acre or greater in area is being subdivided or resubdivided 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 areas of 15,000 square feet. I .gip 1 / MICROFILMED BY J JORM MICR6LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES r a 19 (5) Performance standards. See Division 6, page 140. (g) Special Provisions. (1) If a tract of land one acre or greater in area is being subdivided or resubdivided 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 areas of 15,000 square feet. Sec. 1-5. Medium Density Single -Family Residential Zone (RS -8). (a) Intent. It is primarily intended that this zone provide for the development of small lot single-family dwellings. This zone represents a relatively high density for single-family development, thus dwellings in this zone should be in close proximity to all city services and facilities, especially parks, schools and recreational facilities. Special attention should be given to landscaping and site development in this zone. Special provisions of this zone are designed to permit dwellings with no side yard to accommodate attached single family dwellings and to permit conversions of existing. structures to duplexes. (b) Permitted uses. (1) Detached single-family dwellings. (c) Provisional uses. (1) Zero lot line dwellings subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- 40, page (2) 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. (3) Dwellings with a maximum of two (2) roomers in each dwelling unit provided that for single family dwellings one (1) additional off-street parking space per roomer shall be furnished. (d) Special exceptions. (1) Religious institutions and related facilities subject to the requirements of Section 1-40. (2) Daycare centers and preschools subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40. (3) Family care facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- 40. 1538 f 1,...... 11ICROEIUIED BY JORM MICROLAB % ! CEDAR RARIDS DES MOIRES r 20 Side - 5 ft. for the first 2 stories plus 2 ft. for each additional story; or for zero lot line dwellings, one at 0 ft. and the other(s) at 10 ft. Rear - 20 ft. (5) Minimum open space per dwelling unit: None (6) Maximum building bulk: Height - 35 ft. Building coverage - 40% Floor area ratio - none (f) General provisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article III, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division 2, page 92. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-41, page 92. b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1-42, page 94. C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-43, page 96. d. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-45, page 109. e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-49, page 127. (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 3, page 129. (3) Nonconformities. See Division 4, page 133. (4) Tree regulations. See Division 5, page 135. (5) Performance standards. See Division 6, page 140. (g) Special provisions. (1) If a tract of land one acre or greater in area is being subdivided or resubdivided 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. Sec. 1-6. Low 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 l nICROFILMED By I JORM MIC R,6L4B1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I l5 3P r W r 21 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. Sec. 1-6. Low 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 multifamily 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. (1) Duplex, triplex, and fourplex dwellings. (2) Townhouses. (c) Provisional uses. (1) Detached single-family dwellings and zero lot line dwellings provided they shall be developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the RS -8 Zone and the requirements of Sec. 1-40, page _. (2) Rooming houses provided that 2725 square feet of lot area is provided for each 330 square feet of total floor area in the rooming house. (3) Family care facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- 40, page _. 4) Dwellings with a maximum of two (2) roomers in each dwelling unit provided that for single family dwellings one (1) additional off-street parking space per roomer shall be furnished. (d) Special exceptions. (1) Daycare centers and preschools subject to the dimensional requirements of the RS -5 zone and the requirements of Sec. 1-40, page _. (2) Funeral homes subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40, page (3) Religious institutions subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- 40, page _. 1 MICROFILMED BY I -JORM MICROLAB j CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401YES I 1.538' 1 J per unit: (3) Min. lot width: (4) Min. lot frontage: (5) Min. yards: Front - Side - 22 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 0 ft or 1 @ 5 ft for the first 2 stories 0 ft and the plus 2 ft for each additional other @ 10 ft story' Rear - 20 ft 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft (6) Max. building bulk: Height - 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 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 III, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division 2, page 92. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-41, page 92. b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1-42, page 94. C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-43, page 96. d. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-45, page 109. e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-49, page 127. (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 3, page -129. (3) Nonconformities. See Division 4, page 133. (4) Tree regulations. See Division 5, page 135. (5) Performance standards. See Division 6, page 140. (g) Special provisions. 1 micROEILMED BY DORM- MICR4YLA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES M011aES � I /S38 JV r 1 , 23 (3) Nonconformi ties. See Division 4, page 133. (4) Tree regulations. See Division 5, page 135. P (5) Performance standards. See Division 6, page 140. (g) Special provisions. None. I Sec. 1-7. 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 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. (2) Fraternity/sorority houses. (c) Provisional uses. J (1) Townhouses and duplexes provided they are developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the RM -12 Zone and have a minimum lot area per unit of 1800 square feet. s (2) Family care facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- 40. (3) Nursing homes subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40. (4) Religious institutions and related facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40. (5) Single family dwellings, except zero lot line dwellings, subject to the dimensional requirements of the zone. i (6) Rooming houses provided that 1,800 square feet of lot area is provided for each 330 square feet of total floor area in the rooming house. (7) Dwellings with a maximum of two (2) roomers in each dwelling unit provided that for single family dwellings one (1) additional off-street parking space per roomer shall be furnished. 1 S3F � Il micRorILMED BY r �• II JORM MICRpLAB 1 1� CEDAR RAPIDS DES M019E5 r� I i r RU (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 - 5 ft. for the first 2 stories plus 2 ft. for each additional story Rear - 30 ft. (6) 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 III, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division 2, page 92. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-41, page 92. b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1-42, page 94. C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-43, page 96. d. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-45, page 109. e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-49, page 127. (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 3, page 129. (3) Nonconformities. See Division 4, page 133. 1 i i 111CROEILMED BY I' JORM -MIC R6LAB CEDAR RAP DS DES MOINES I i.s3 e 1 J r M 14 25 C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-43, page 96. d. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-45, page 109. e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-49, page 127. (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 3, page 129. (3) Nonconformities. See Division 4, page 133. (4) Tree regulations. See Division 5, page 135. (5) Performance standards. See Division 6, page 140. (g) Special provisions. None. Sec. 1-8. High Density Multi -Family Residential Zone (RM -44). (a) Intent. It is -intended that this zone establish areas for the developaent of high density multifamily 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) Multifamily dwellings. (2) Fraternity/sorority houses. (3) Dwellings with a maximum of two (2) roomers residing in each dwelling unit. (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. 1-40. (3) Family care facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- 40. (4) Nursing homes subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40. (5) Religious institutions and related facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1-40. (6) Rooming houses provided that 1000 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each 330 square feet of total floor area in the rooming house. MICRO( ILI4ED BY JORM- MICROLAB- � CEDAR RAPIDS DES 140INE5 i I 153,' 1 ��1 Er 26 (1) Minimum lot area: (2) Minimum lot area per unit: (3) Minimum lot width: (4) Minimum lot frontage: (5) Minimum yards: Front - Side - Rear - (6) Maximum building bulk: Height - Building coverage - Floor area ratio - None. 1,000 sq. ft. None. 35 ft. 20 ft. 5 ft for the first 2 stories plus 2 ft. for each additional story 20 ft. 35 ft. 40% None (f) Generalprovisions. All principal and accessory uses permitted within this s zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article III, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division 2, page 92. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-41, page 92. b. Accessory use and building regulations. See Sec. 1-42, page 94. C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-43, page 96. d. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-45, page 109. e. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-49, page 127. (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 3, page 129. (3) Nonconformities. See Division 4, page 133. (4) Tree regulations. See Division 5, page 135. 1 i 111CRDEIENED BY --DORM MIC R(SLA B I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES )S37 27 (5) Performance standards. See Division 6, page 140. (g) Special provisions. None. Sec. 1-9. 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 providing convenience to its residents. While special attention to design is needed to successfully blend multiple uses into one structure or into a single neighborhood, this zone provides opportunities for activities and 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. (b) Principal uses. (1) High-rise multifamily dwellings. (c) Provisional uses. (1) Low-rise multi -family dwellings provided they are developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the RM -44 Zone. (2) Fraternity/sorority houses provided they are developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the RM -44 Zone. (3) Rooming houses provided that 1000 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each 330 square feet of total lot area in the rooming house. (4) Retail and service establishments listed as permitted uses (1) through (4) in the CN -1 Zone provided they are located on the ground level or below in a high-rise multifamily dwelling. (d) Special exceptions. (1) Restaurants. (2) Daycare centers and preschools. (3) Clubs. (4) Religious institutions and related facilities. (e) Dimensional requirements. 1538 MICROEILFffD 6Y 1 - CORM MICR E�LINB F..\.. CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ILL 1 1 28 (1) Minimum lot area: None. (2) Minimum lot area per unit: 1 550 sq. ft. (3) Minimum lot width: None. (4) Minimum lot frontage: None. (5) Minimum yards: Front - None. Side - 0 feet for walls without windows facing the side yard or 5 feet for the first two stories plus 1 foot for each additional story. Rear - None. (6) Minimum open space per dwelling unit: None (7) Maximum building bulk: Height - None. Building coverage - None Floor area ratio - None. (f) GeneralProvisions. All _T principal and accessary uses permitted within this zone are subject to the General Provisions of Article III, the divisions and sections of which are indicated as follows: (1) Accessory uses. See Division 2, page 92. a. Permitted accessory uses and buildings. See Sec. 1-41, page 92. b. Accessory uses and building regulations. See Sec. 1-42, page 94. C. Off-street parking requirements. See Sec. 1-43, page 96. 1 d. Off-street loading requirements. See Sec. 1-44, page 108. e. Sign regulations. See Sec. 1-45, page 109. f. Fence regulations. See Sec. 1-49, page 127. (2) Dimensional requirements. See Division 3, page 129. (3) Nonconformities. See Division 4, page 133. (4) Tree regulations. See Division 5, page 135, 1.53 op T IIICROFnNED RY 1 I JORM -MIC REIL 4B� CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401YE5 f I ' 29 (5) Performance standards. See Division 6, page 140. (g) Special provisions. (1) Except along boundaries where abutting zones permit buildings higher than 35 feet, no portion of any building in the RM -80 zone shall project through an imaginary plane leaning inward from zone boundaries at an angle representing an increase of one (1) foot of height for each foot of horizontal distance perpendicular to the boundary. Where existing land in abutting zones is developed with open spaces at the boundary, such as yards or parking areas, the open space may be included in meeting the horizontal distance requirement. Sec. 1-10. Mobile Home Residential (RMH) Zone. (a) Intent. The Mobile Home Residential (RMH) Zone is designed to permit the 1pc�on and development of mobile homes and similar residences, which would not normally comply with the building, electrical, plumbing or housing codes, within designated areas of the community. Provision is made in the RMH Zone to allow such residences to be placed within mobile home parks or upon individual subdivided. lots. (b) Principal uses. (1) Mobile homes. I (2) Modular homes. (c) Provisional uses. (1) Mobile home parks subject to the provisions of Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances, "Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks." (d) Special exceptions. (1) Religious institutions andrelated facilities subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- (2) Daycare centers and preschools subject to the requirements of Sec. 1- (3) Recreational vehicle storage. (e) Dimensional requirements. (1) Minimum lot area: 4,000 sq. ft. (2) Minimum lot area per unit: 4,000 sq, ft. 1,53' 141CR0E1LMED BY r J mac_ "CORM MIC R46L AB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYEB � �I lL = nil- r Iowa Qtyl§ City"' Bicycle `Pool saving gas at City Hall by Jeff Davidson The bicycle is an important mode of trans- portation in Iowa Cry; the town is small enough (population 50,0001 that virtually everyplace is easily accessible by bike. The University of Iowa is centrally located, and many students, faculty, and staff commute by bicycle; during peak class hours most of the main campus bike racks are filled to capacity. This is the second year for our employee bike program at Cry Hall.' The idea behind it is fairly simple: the City maintains a Fleet of cars and pickup trucks for use by City employees. An employee who needs to go somewhere checks out a set of keys to the vehicle needed. The appropriate depart- ment is then charged for the vehicle's use. Our Energy Conservation Coordinator (rhymes with Bicycle Coordinator—Eds.) estimates that the cost of operating a City vehicle is a hefty 26¢ per mile. Not only is cost a factor, but there have been shortages of vehicles during certain times of the day. The idea behind the bike program is that some employee trips can be made by bicy- cle; this not only saves the City money, but helps alleviate the motor vehicle shortage as well. Problems and Solutions We began the bike pool program last year, and as might be expected encountered several problems along the way. This year we used that experience to Improve the pro- gram. First was the bikes themselves; we needed a greatervariery. Some people don't like derailleur gears, or "racing" saddles and handlebars, and women wearing skirts don't like to use diamond (men's) frames. This year the Police Department lel us choose from their collection of impounded, unclaimed bikes prior to the annual auction. From the selection of over 200, we were able to pick seven very nice bikes in various models, frame sizes and styles, and speeds. They were then taken to a local bike shop and given a thorough tune-up, (This aver- aged S17 per bike, which will be recouped from saved vehicle operating costs.) In setting up the bike check-out procedure, we made it as convenient as possible. The bikes are parked at a rack in the same area as ,The Johnson County Council of Governments does transportation planning for the entire coun. ty, including Iowa City. Since that is the biggest municipality that belongs to JCCOG, our offices are pan of the City Planning Department, and we're essentially City employees. the other City vehicles, and the bike lock keys are kept at the same desk as the other vehicle keys. We ask bike users to provide us with the date, their name, destination, and estimated mileage; this information determines how much the bikes are used, and we can calculate how much money the City saves. Besides being convenient for regular bike users, we hope that this arrangement may persuade a non -cyclist, originally intending to check out a car, to try taking bike. Wealso have a phone number posted on the checkout board which people can call to report mechanical problems with the bikes. The final step in establishing the program was publicity. This was a problem last year: the bikes were there to use but nobody knew about them. This year, we sent memos to all department heads, got an arti- cle printed in the City's Energy Saver news- letter, and prepared a press release for the general media. Our efforts received good coverage. This year, the bikes received fair usage, with an average of about four trips per week and around two miles per trip. (This statistic is slightly misleading. If it rained or was 90 degrees all week, the bikes weren't used; on a sunny, 70degree day, they would be used for several trips.) We developed a core group of six or seven users, in part because it was mid -lune before the bikes were ready to roll. In Iowa, the ideal months for cycling are April, May, June, September, and October; while it's certainly possible to ride during the rest of the year, it is frequently too hot or cold for comfort. Next year we'll get things set up in April so that people can take advan- tage of the good cycling months. Establishing your own bike pool 1. Determine demand. Find out if people will use bicycles for some of their trips. This can be done with a survey, or by just asking around. 2. justify the program. Specifically, to the authorities that will be approving its fund- ing. (In our case, this was the City Manager.) The potential cost savings, plus the freeing - up of other City vehicles, was more than enough justification for us to begin the pro. gram. 3. Select the bikes. For a city government, using impounded and unclaimed bikes from the Police Department is very helpful. If this Isn't practical, the few hundred dollars of capital investment necessary to buy a few Bicycle Forum 8 1 "I CPO(IL14CD BI' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 101fl[S (with kiddy seat) is privately owned, the sign notwithstanding. (Be 0) Pat Westercamp, City GraphicArtist, on her way. Jeff Davidson photos. bikes is a pittance when compared to the cost of a new motor vehicle. Remember to get a wide variety of styles, models, sizes, and speeds, and make sure they are in good shape. 4. Setup the system. Make it as convenient as possible to use the bikes—as convenient as it is to use the motorized vehicles. Other- wise, you will never encourage a non -user to try the bikes. Make sure there is a program of routine maintenance (chain oiling, etc.), and havesomeone that bicyclistscan notify if they experience any mechanical problems. S. Publicize the program. This is important for two reasons; to make employees aware of it, and it's good public relations. News bulletins, press releases, and office memos are all effective. 6. Monitor use. You'll need to know if the bikes are living up to your expectations; it will be handy to have precise statisticswhen the time comes to request additional funds to maintain or expand the fleet. You'll be able to present figures showing that the bikes have saved X amount of money in vehicle operating costs, and therefore deserve to receive additional funding, BF Jeff Davidson is the Assistant Transportation Planner for the Johnson County, Iowa Coun- cil of Governments; he is a regular user of the bike pool, s 35 /_�,3 9 J r I I S M T W TH F S /10AM-Staff Mtg. 11-1 (Conf Room) AM -Magistrate 12noon-CCN (Room A, Court (Chambers) Public Library) PM -Resources Consv 3:8OPt18us•ng Comm Comm (Conf Room) ( on om} •30PM-Board of :3OPM-Formal P&Z (Chambers) Adjustment (Chamb) :30PM-Riverfront (Conf Room) 7 yComm pp /O --' LOAM -Staff Meeting (Conf Room) BCourtg(Chambers) 4PM-Broadband Tele HOLIDAY Comm (Conf Room) 3PM-Senior Center 7PM-Parks & Rec Comm (Senior Ctr) Comm (Rec Ctr) 7:30PM-Airport Comm (Conf Room) 17- 13 i is is i7 ,y AM -Magistrate BAM-Housing Appeal LOAM -Staff MeetingBM-Magistrate Court (Chambers) Board (Conf Room) (Conf Room) Court (Chambers) •30PM-Informal Council (Conf Rm) 7PM-Council (Chambers) 7:30PM-Formal P&Z :30PM-Informal (Chambers) P&Z (Conf Room) zo ' OAM-Staff z zs SAM -Magistrate Court (Chambers) Meeting (Conf Room) BAM-Magistrate Court (Chambers) 4PM-Broadband Tele Comm (Conf Room) pp4_ 7Council (Conf Rm) 7:30PM-Human Right Commission (Publi Room B Z� 27 YOM KIPPUR 3e BAM-Magistrate LOAM -Staff MeetingSM-Ma Court (Chambers) (Conf Room) SAM -Magistrate 4: Informal Court (Chambers) Council (Conf Rm) 7PM-Council (Chambers 14ICRof ILMED By i JORM MICR6LAE3 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401NE5 r