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Home My WebLink About1980-02-19 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 80-2986 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.10.35.1BB AND SECTION 8.10.35.901 OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO PROVIDE A NEW DEFINITION FOR SIGN AREA AND TO PERMIT FACIA SIGNS TO EXTEND ABOVE THE ROOF LINE OF BUILDINGS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide a new definition of sign area and thereby change the method of computation of certain signs and to permit the use of facia signs which extend above the roof line. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. A. Section 8.10.35.188 is hereby amended to read as follows: Sign Area. The sign area shall be that area determined by using actual dimensions where practicable, or approximate dimensions when irregularity of sign shape warrants. Such area shall include the extreme points or edges Of the sign, excluding the supporting structure which does not form part of the sign proper or of the display. The area of the sign composed of characters or 'words attached directly to a building or wall surface shall be the smallest trapezoid or hexagon which encloses the whole group. 8• Section 8.10.35.9C1 is hereby amended to read as follows: All facia signs shall project no more than one extend abovfOOt erothetroo building innless not the face of a parapet wa11. SECTION 3. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section sion or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudgedrovvto MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES A be invalid or unconstitutional, such ajudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this 19th day of February, 1980. MAYOR ATTEST: � ' CIT C ERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 3S9 i It was moved by Vevera , and seconded by Lynch that the Ordinance as read be adopted and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x _ BALMER x EROAHL x LYNCH x NEUHAUSER x PERRET _xROBERTS x VEVERA First consideration 2/05/80 Vote for passage: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch Nays: None Second consideration2/12/80 Vote for passage: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl Nays: None Absent: Lynch Date Published 2/27/80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Rccrnvr_d 84 P:pprovcd Ey The Ugal Depxh-vont I i 1` ORDINANCE NO. 80-2985 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF PUBLIC WAY IN SEC. 3301(c) OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY: SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this amendment is to amend the definition of public way to provide for an essentially unobstructed way rather than a completely unobstructed way. SECTION II. AMENDMENT. The definition of public way in Sec. 3301(c is hereby amended to read as follows: PUBLIC WAY is any street, alley or similar parcel of land essentially unobstructed from the ground to the sky which is deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and having a clear width of not less than ten feet. SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such ajudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this 19th Day of February, 1980. ATTEST: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 377 a q i f� i k I, 'i 1. ORDINANCE NO. 80-2985 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF PUBLIC WAY IN SEC. 3301(c) OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY: SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this amendment is to amend the definition of public way to provide for an essentially unobstructed way rather than a completely unobstructed way. SECTION II. AMENDMENT. The definition of public way in Sec. 3301(c is hereby amended to read as follows: PUBLIC WAY is any street, alley or similar parcel of land essentially unobstructed from the ground to the sky which is deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and having a clear width of not less than ten feet. SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such ajudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this 19th Day of February, 1980. ATTEST: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 377 It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Perret that the Ordinance as read be adopted and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: s BALMER x ERDAHL s LYNCH x NEUHAUSER PERRET s ROBERTS a VEVERA x3ecsaxx�xat5�an traa�ex xao-x spa gsra�x SQalxudxIKorM 9KmVma §tWexxarxPaxxaPx Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consider— ation and vote be waived, and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: None Date Published February 20, 1980 MICROFILMED BY fi JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I1$CSIVP,D & 9PFRnv17t :_CL� IWAL DEi't1 (�{gNT 377 i 1 It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Perret that the Ordinance as read be adopted and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: s BALMER x ERDAHL s LYNCH x NEUHAUSER PERRET s ROBERTS a VEVERA x3ecsaxx�xat5�an traa�ex xao-x spa gsra�x SQalxudxIKorM 9KmVma §tWexxarxPaxxaPx Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consider— ation and vote be waived, and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: None Date Published February 20, 1980 MICROFILMED BY fi JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I1$CSIVP,D & 9PFRnv17t :_CL� IWAL DEi't1 (�{gNT 377 ORDINANCE NO. 80-2987 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FINANCING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA WHEREAS, Chapter 419 of the Code of Iowa, 1979, as amended, enables municipalities to issue industrial revenue bonds for certain purposes; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City deems it appropriate to establish financing fees to cover costs and expenses incurred by the City, and to cover other costs for its work and responsi- bility in connection with each issue of such industrial revenue bonds; and WHEREAS, such financing fees shall apply to all industrial revenue bonds of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issued in accordance with Chapter 419, Code of Iowa, 1979 as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION 1. The City of Iowa City, Iowa shall charge a financing fee at the time that industrial revenue bonds are issued. The fee shall reflect the actual costs incurred by the City in preparation for the issuance of the industrial revenue bonds including, but not limited to, the fees of legal counsel and of a bond consultant retained by the City, the time of City staff, and publication costs. The applicant shall receive a detailed statement of estimated costs at least three days prior to the public hearing. Should the applicant withdraw his/her application or should the project be terminated for any reason, the City shall charge the applicant for actual costs incurred and the applicant shall reimburse the City within 30 days of receipt of the statement of costs. SECTION 2. Ordinance No. 79-2961 is hereby repeale . If any provision of this ordinance conflicts with any provision of other ordinances, the more restrictive shall apply. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such ajudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or 3V MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J I Oa�ance No. 80-2987 P!� y� part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this 19th day of February, 1980. —��4�MAYOR ATTEST: . ,Z CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES QOM $ Approvod .11Y 'be Lm, it D. m 370 -: � It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Perret that the Ordinance as read be adopted and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X BALMER X ERDAHL X LYNCH X NEUHAUSER x PERRET X ROBERTS x VEVERA fixsdxseMrbdcxzbCb= XWotecfam:paasages :62onc csens"exabdDa VatecfeecImssagea Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first and second consider— ation and vote be waived, and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: None Date Published February 27, 1980 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES _j;,