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ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 2238 13Y CliANGINIG THE USE REGULATIONS
CERTAINPROPERTY
FROM R1B to R2
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IWA CITY, ICA?A:
its
Section 1. The property described below is hereby reclassified from
present classification
of
of R1B and the boundaries'
R2
as indicated upon the Zoning Map
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall be enlarged to include
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property, to -coif: the follow-
Couunencing'' in the center line of Muscatine -
Avenue formerly Highway 6-1808:4 feet east of
the west quarter corner of Section 13, Township
79`North, Range 6 West of'the 5th P.M. and on
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the Ea S.t7West2 Section line, ChenceEast along
the center of the highway and 'the East -hest �2-
Section line 47.2.7 feet; thence North 0046' E
233 feet; thence East 125 feet;` thence North
0010'
E 678 feet; thence N'890 48'17" West 95
feet;.thence_North 59054'55' West 224.44 feet;
thence South 89057'53" West 251 feet to the
northwest corner of the tract Herein described;
thence South 0009' West 1022.1:feet to the point
Of beginning;
lying East of the following described line, to- -wir-
Beginning ata point that lies 382.7 feet East
of the Southwest corner of_the above_ described
tract, thence North 133 feet; thence Northwesterly
255:feet'to a.point that lies North 365 feet and
East 265 feet from the Point of beginning :of the
above described tract; thence North 367 feet; thence
Northwesterly, to i point that lies 31 feet East and
51;:feec South of the Northwest corner of Clio
above described tract thence North 51 feet more or
less to the North line of Clic above described tract;
lying South of the foll.owi.nf.;,de,;ci:ibed line, to -wit:
Beginning at a point chat lies ,279.66`feet South
of the Northeast corner of the above described -tract,
thence West 280 feet to the line above-described;,
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and excepting therefrom Clio following:
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Commencing at: a point ontheeasternmost
line of the above described.'
tract 279.66 feet '
South of the Northeast:
corner of said tract,
thence N 89050' W 85 feet
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thence South .0°10'
W'398.34 feetthence'-ast 85
feet thence
North 0010' 'E'398 feet-
.34 to:the.point of
beginning. '
_ Section .2. The -building inspector is hereby authorized and directed
to change the Zoning Map of"the City of Iowa City; Iowa, conform to
72 this amendment upon the final passage,
approval and publication of this -
- Ordinance as provided.by law:
Section 3. The City Clerk is
hereby authorized and directed to
certify a copy of this., Ordinance
to::the County Recorder of Johnson-
' County, Iowa, upon final passage,
approval and, publication as provided
by law.
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It was moved by rnnnel'1
and seconded by Hickerson that
the'Ordinance be adopted and upon
roll call there were:
AYES: SNAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt.x
Connell _
x
' Czarnecki
x
Hickerson
x
White
ABSTAh]
Passed and approved this
27 day of March iq 73
Payor
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ATTEST:
First Reading jZ -73T—o
Second Reading -L 3 .a.
City Clerk
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Third Reading 3-27-73 TO
requested by Courtcrest„Inc.. (former
St. Mark's -Methodist Church property)
CONTRACT
PART I - AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT{ entered into as of this 2 % day of
j�%L,G,• 19 ),j, by and between the CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, State of Iowa (hereinafter referred to
as the "Local Public Agency"), and E. NORMAN' BAILEY, a professor
of real estate economics at the University of Iowa (hereinafter
referred to as the "Review: Appraiser")', WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS the Local Public 'Agency 'has,under date of, Sep- `
tember 2, 1970, entered into a Loan and Capital Grant Contract
:with the United States of America providing for financial aid
'to -the Local Public Agency under Title I of the Housing Act
of 1949,-as.amended to;date;.and,
WHEREAS,the Local Public Agency, pursuant to such Contract,
is.under.taking;activities necessary -to- execute _the 'Urban Renewal
Project described in such Contract and,
WHEREAS' in the implementation of those activities the LPA
has need of., certain professional services; ,and,
WHEREAS,, the Review Appraiser is capable and desirous of
- p'erforming.such professional services:
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do mutually agree as
follows:
I. Scope of Services.' The Review Appraiser shall perform all
the necessary services provided under this Agreement, and shall
do, perform, and carry out in a satisfactory and proper manner,
as determined by the Urban Renewal Director, the following:
A. Review appraisals, as directed by the Urban Renewal
Director, made on real estate to be purchased by the
Local Public Agency:,
1. The. review will ,include a comparison of,,appraisals
to insure mathematical 'accuracy, 'consistency of
factual' data, e.g. size of buildings contained in
the separate appraisals, and to verify that the
appraisals were made by using ;commonly 'accepted
appraisal techniques, and are acceptable for the
determination of fair market value.
2. The Review Appraiser shall request the appraiser(s)
to make any corrections,' revisions or additions
which the Review Appraiser deems necessary and appro-
priate.
3. The Review Appraisershall: prepare and ,submit to
the Urban Renewal Director'a written report con-
taining the results of his review. The report shall
contain an indication that as far as the Review
Appraiser can ascertain, the appraisals are complete
and consistent in the factual data contained therein
and comply with existing statutory and administra-
tive;requirements of the fed
and Urban Development. eral Department of Housing
4. ..The"Agency Review Appraiser will make a personal
..The
of the appraised property and of compar-
°able properties and will'give,th6.owner or his
designated representative an opportunity, by reason-
able advancenotice in writing or otherwise, to ac-
company him during his inspection of lie property.
5. If the reviewer finds the appraisal reports accept-
able and properly documented, he shall determine
for each parcel
thereof.
opinion of the fair market value
thereof. The his
findings shall be, set out
in a written report which will -identify'the appraisal
reports reviewed 'and- e'xp'lain the basis for his con-
clusionlas to,the fair market 'value.
The Review Appraiser is cautioned against applying
a',rigid.standard under which the higher ior lower;
of two or more.` approved.appraisal report values
automatically' is determined to be his opinion of the
fair market value.
B." The `Local.Public-Agency shall""furnish the Review Ap-
praiser necessary plans, ;records, maps, appraisals; ,and
other materials which the Local Public Agency.deems'to be
necessary and essential for the Review Appraiser to carry
out the services herein.
II. Time of Performance. The services of the Review Appraiser
are to commence on the ,date ,first written above and shall be
undertaken and Completed in such sequence as to assure their
expeditious completion in the light of the purpose of ,this
Agreement; but in any `event -allof the services required here-
under shall be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days
from the date of this Agreement.
III.
Com
pensat
tion. It understood and agreed that the
Review appraiser shall receive compensation for services per-
formed hereunder in a total amount not to exceed Two Thousand
' Dollars ($2,000.00) which amount shall constitute complete
compensation for all services to be_rendered 'hereunder.
IV. Method of Pa ment. Once each month the Review Appraiser
shall submit an invoice reciting the cost of services to the
Attest: � l e
City Clerk
Local Public Agency
By
Mayor
E. Norman Bailey
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Local Public Agency. Said invoice'shall reflect the costs
actually incurred by'."the Review Appraiser,under the terms of
this;, Agreement.
Wages to be paid under this Agreement will be according
to the following schedule:
Job Title Hourly Rate
Review Appraiser $20.00
It is expressly understood and`agreed.that the hourly rate
includes all.costs for administrative overhead and other costs'
incurred by the Review Appraiser in performing the services,
contained in this Agreement.
In the event that it is necessary for 1. the. Review Appraiser
to testify in a .Court of Law ora condemnation hearing in
regards to his establishment.of the Fair Market 'Value on any
given parcel he will be;paid'for his time at.the;same hourly
rate` outlined above.
The Local Public Agency shall retain ten percent (10%)'o f
the total compensation due until the services have been satis-
factorilycompleted as determined by the Local `Public `Agency.
It is expressly understood and agreed that in no 'event will
the total compensation''and reimbursement ,'if any;``to be paid '
hereunder exceed - the maximum sum..of Two>Thousand:'Dollars
($2;000:00) for all services required.
V. Terms and Conditions. This Agreement is subject to and
incorporates the provisions attached hereto as Part II Terms
and Conditions.
VI. Prevailing Salaries. Not less than the respective sal-
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cries prevailing in the locality shall be''paid-to persons in
the ,respective occupations listed herein in performance of
work under this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Local Public', Agency and the Review
Appraiser have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.
CITY OF I01VA CITY
Attest: � l e
City Clerk
Local Public Agency
By
Mayor
E. Norman Bailey
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ORDINANCE NO 73-2669
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL!CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA_
CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING THE'-1970 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE WITH CERTAIN.AMENDMENTS'THERETO; REPEALING CHAPTER 9.10
OF. THE MUNICIPAL CODE:-OF IOWA'CITY; IOWA;.AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
Section I PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt
the 1970 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as prepared and edited
by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of
the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa,, and to provide for the enforcement
thereof and penalties for violations thereof.
Section II ADOPTION. That except as hereinafter limited or
amended the 1970 Edition of-theuniform'Plumbing Code, as prepared
and edited by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted; and the provisions of said
code shall be controlling as to the installation, repair, replacement,
removal, or alteration of any plumbing, gas, or drainage piping work
or any fixture or water heating or treating equipment within Iowa
City, Iowa.
Section III AMENDMENTS. The Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby
amended as follows:
A. Parts 1 and 2 of the ,Uniform Plumbing Code are hereby ex-
cluded and not adopted as a part of saidUniformPlumbing
Code of Iowa City, Iowa.
B. Section 310 (c) is hereby excluded and not adopted.as
a part of said Uniform Plumbing Code for Iowa City, Iowa.
-;3 C. Section 403 (a) is hereby amended by adding the following:
The main drain under the floor shall be not less than
four (4) inches in diameter.•
D. Section 505 (d) is herebyamendedby adding the following:
The vent thru theroofshall be not less than two (2) inches
in diameter.
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E. Table 7-1 is hereby amended by _deleting the trap to
vent distances and substituting in lieu thereof the
following:
bISTANCE TRAP TO
TRAPARMVENT IN FEET
1-1/4 5i
1-1/2 6}
2 g?,
3` 12s
4'and larger 12
F. Table 11-1 is hereby amended by: deleting the disposal
field -water supply well distance requirement and sub-
stituting in lieu thereof the following: Disposal fields
shall be located not less than 100 feet from water supply
wells.
G. The enforcement of the provisions of this _Code shall be
the responsibility of the Plumbing Inspector; and
whenever the words Administrative Authority shall be used
in this Code, they shall mean Plumbing Inspector:
Section IV DEFINITIONS. Thefollowingterms are:de£ined:
A. MASTER__PLUMBER. The term "master plumber" means any person
who undertakes or offers to undertake to plan for, lay
out, supervise, and do plumbing for a fixed sum, fee, or
other compensation.
B. •JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER;;, The term "journeyman plumber" means
any person who labors at the trade of plumbing as an
employee.
Section V BOARD OF EXAMINERS:
A. CREATSON,: There is hereby- established a Board of Examiners
of Plumbers for the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
B. MEMBERSHIP.- The Board of Examiners of Plumbersshall
consist of four members. Three members of the Board shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City
Council; one shall be a master plumber; one shall be a-
journeyman plumber; and one shall be a representative of
the public. The fourth member; who shall also be Chairman,
shall be the Plumbing Inspector. All appointed members
commence on January 1st of the year, of appointment.
Three members of said ,Board of Examiners shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of 'all business.
D. 'DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the Board of Examiners
to examine all applicants desiring=to engage in the work
or business of plumbing, whether as a master plumber or
as a journeyman plumber:The Board shall examine' applicants
as to their practical knowledge.,of plumbing; and if an
applicant demonstrates his competency therein, the Board
shall issue a license authorizing the applicant to engage
in the work or business of plumbing.
The Board of Examiners excepting the Plumbing Inspector,
shall also serve as -a -Grievance Board. Should any dis-
agreement arise between a master plumber and the plumbing
inspector relativetothe proper or improper installation
of any work governed by this Chapter, either party may
appeal to_the Grievance Board whichshallpass judgment
on the matter. If a plumber on the Board is involved
in the dispute, the, other members of the Board shall 'appoint
an alternate, qualified master; plumber, who isanelector
of Iowa City, Iowa, to act in his stead.
Section VI LICENSES.
A. No person shall undertake or.offer to undertake to plan
for, lay out, supervise, and do plumbing for a fixed sum,
fee, or other compensation within Iowa City, Iowa, unless
such person ;shall have obtained from the City of Iowa City,
a master plumber's license.
B. No person shall labor at the trade of plumbing in the
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capacity of a journeyman plumber within Iowa City, Iowa,
unless such person shall have obtained from the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, a journeyman plumber's license.
Section VII APPLICATION. Any person required by this Ordinance
to possess a Plumber's license shall make application to
the Board of Examiners of Plumbers on application blanks provided
for that purpose by; the Plumbing Inspector.
Section VIII APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION FEES.
A. The examination fee for those-Derson"s=•applying for a
Plumber's License shall.be $10.00, which shall not be
refunded.
B. The application fee, which shall be in addition the
examination fee, shall be tendered at the time of
application and in the following amounts:
Master Plumber's License $75.00
Journeyman Plumber's License_ 25.00
Section IX LICENSING STANDARDS. The Board of Examiners
shall issue licenses pursuant to the following provisions:
A. Master Plumber's Licenses 6hall'be issued to every person
who demonstrates satisfactorycompletion of one year's
experience.as a journeyman plumber, makesapplication for
such license, -pays -the required fees, and successfully passes
the examination conducted by the Board of, Examiners of
Plumbers..
B. Journeyman Plumber's Licenses shall be, issued to every
person demonstrates satisfactory completion of five year's
experience.as an apprentice plumber, makes application
for such license, pays the required fees, and successfully
passes the examination conducted by the Board of Examiners
of Plumbers:
Section X RE-EXAMINATIONS. Any person who fails to_pass 'the
examination as prescribed by the Board of!Eximiners_may apply for
re-examination at the next regularly scheduled examination period.
Section XI BOND AND INSURANCE. <Before a Master Plumber's
License may be issued, the applicant shall file with the Plumbing
Inspector a proof of existing liability insurance in the amount of
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$10,000.00 and a bond in the penal sum of:;$1,000.00 running to the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, with sureties to be approved by the Plumbing
Inspector. Said bond shall be conditioned for the faithful performance
of all duties required by Ordinance or regulation of Iowa City, Iowa,
and to repay damagessustained by the City by reason of neglect or
incomoetence in the performance of work" done, careless guarding of
excavations, failure toput all streets -or public places opened in
as good a condition as before breaking up or opening, or other
causes growing out of the negligence or carelessness of such licensee
or his employees.
Section XII RENEWALS. Every 1 . -11`6ense shall expire on December
31st of each year, unless sooner cancelled or revoked. The renewal
fees are as follows.
A. Master Pluniber's,License $25.00
B. Journeyman.Plumber's License 10.00
Section XIII EXAMINATION WAIVED. Any master or journeyman
plumber, who oossesses a license issued by another city or town in
Iowa which has similar licensing standards, shall be excused from
the examination required by this Chapter; and upon application, payment
of the renewal fee, and, in the case of master plumbers, posting of
bond and proof of insurance, a license shall be issued if the
Board waives the examination requirement.
Section XIV REVOCATION.: The Board of Examiner's of Plumbers
may cancel or revoke.any license issued by them to any person if such
person show incompetency or.lack.of knowledge in matters relevant
to such license or if such license was obtained by. fraud.
Licenses are not transferableand the lending of any license
or the obtaining of permits thereunder for any othe I r person shall
be deemed cause for revocation.
if a license be revoked for any ofthe above reasons, another
license shall not be granted to such person within 12 months after
the date of cancellation or revocation.
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Section XV LICENSE DISPLAY. The licenses of all mast`er-'plumbers
employed, by or working with a firm shall.be posted in a conspicuous
place at the, place of business of said firm.
Section XVI PERMIT REQUIRED.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to install, remove
alter, repair, or replace or cause to be installed, removed,
altered, repaired; or replaced any plumbing, gas or drainage
piping work, or any fixture or water heating or treating
equipment in a building or premises without first obtaining
a permit to do such work from the Plumbing Inspector.
B. A separate permit shall be obtained for each building or
structure.
C. Permits are required in order to make connections with
the public.sewers-and will be issued only when the plumbing
on the premises to ,be connected is in accordance with the
provisions ;of this Ordinance.
D. No person shall allow any other _person to do or cause to
be done any, work under a permit secured by a permittee
except persons in-,his employ.
Se6ti6n',XVIIr'190RKvNOT:REQUIRINC PERMIT.-NNo�' e2i shall.be
required in the case of any repair work as follows: The stopping
of leaks in drains, soil, waste, or vent pipe, provided; however,
that should any trap, drainpipe, soil, waste, or vent pipe be or
become defective and-it becomes necessary to remove and replace the
same with new material in any: part or parts, the same shall be
considered new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made
as herein before provided. No permit shall be required for the
clearing of stoppages-,-,,or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves,
or fixtures when such repairs-do.not involve or require the
replacement or, rearrangement of valves,'pipes, or fixtures.
Section XVIII:PERMITTEES.
A. No permit shall be issued to any person to do or cause
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to be;.cioner work"regiilated�by.ithis Ordinance, except : s
to a person.:holdinga valid un expired :'and.unrevokedi„ _
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Master Plumber's License issued by Iowa City, Iowa,
except when and as otherwise hereinafter provided in
this section.
B. Any permit required, by this Ordinance may be issued
to any person to do any work regulated by this Ordinance
in a single family dwelling used exclusively for living
purposes, including the usual accessing buildings and
quarters in connection with such buildings, provided
that such person is the bona fide owner.'of any such
dwelling and accessory buildings and quarters and that
the same are occupied by said owner and that said owner
shall personally purchase all material and perform all
labor in connection therewith.
-Section XIX APPLICATION FOR PERMIT.- Any person legally entitled
to apply for and receive a permit shall make application on forms
provided for that purpose. He shall give a description of the
character of the work proposed to be done and the location, ownership,
occupancy, and.use of the premises in connection therewith. The
Plumbing Inspector may require plans, specifications or drawings,
and such other information he deems necessary:
If the Plumbing Inspector determines that the plans,
specifications, drawings, descriptions, or information furnished
by the applicant is in compliance with this Ordinance, he shall issue
the permit applied for upon payment of the required fee as hereinafter
fixed.
Section XX PERMITS -GENERAL.
A. TIME LIMITATION Every permit issued by the Plumbing
Inspector under the provisions of this Ordinance shall
expire by limitation and become null and void if the work
authorized'by such permit is not commenced within 60 days
from the date of 'issuance. or if the work,authorized by
such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after
the work is commenced fora period of'120 days. Before
such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first
- obtained; and the fee therefore shall be 1/2 the, amount
required for -a new permit for such work, provided no changes
have been made or will be made.in the original plans and
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specifications for such work; and provided, further,
that such suspension or'abandonment has not exceeded
one (1) year.
B. INVALID PERMITS. The issuance of a permit or the
approval of plans and specifications shall not be deemed
or construed to be a permit for or an approval of any
violation bf the provisions of this Ordinance. No permit
Presuming: to give authority to violate or cancel the
provisions of this Ordinance shall be valid, except insofar
as the work or.use which it authorized is lawful
The issuance of a permit or approval or plans shall not prevent
the Plumbing Inspector from thereafter requiring the
correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from
preventing construction operations by means of a stop
order from being carried on thereunder when in violation
of this Ordinance or of any other Ordinance or. from
- revoking any permit when issued in error.
C. DISPLAY. The permit and the approved plans or specifications
shall.be available at the location of the work permitted
thereby at all times.
D. -CONFORMANCE' s All work performed'shall be in accordance with
the permit and the plans as approved.
Section XXI COST OF, PERMIT. Every applicant for a permit to do
work regulated by this'Ordinance shall pay for each permit issued at
the time of issuance, a fee in accordanceewith the following schedule
and at the rate provided for each classification shown herein.
Any person who shall commence any work for which a permit is
required by this Ordinance without first having obtained a permit
therefore shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay
double the permit fee fixed by this section for such work, provided,
however, that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when
it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Plumbing Inspector
that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practicable
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to- obtain `a permitthereforebefore thecommencementof the work.
In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as practicable;'
and if there be an unreasonabledelay in obtaining such permit, a
double fee as herein provided shall be charged.
SCHEDULE OF FEES
Fixtures, traps, or openings
First _ $5.00
2-10 each 2.00
11 or more each 1.00
Water softeners and -heaters, and
all other water connected appliances
not connected to a sanitary sewer:
each 2.00
Inspection trips in excess of two
each 2.00
Section XXII INSPECTIONS. It shall be the duty, of the person
doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the Plumbing
Inspector orally or in writing that said said work is ready for
inspection. Such notification shall be given not less than twenty-
four hours before the work -is to be inspected.
It shall be the duty of the:person doing the work authorized
by the permit to insure that the work will stand the tests prescribed
elsewhere in this Ordinance before giving the above notification.
No work shall be covered or concealed in any manner until
after it has been examined and approved by the Plumbing Inspector.
Section XXIII'PLUMBING =INSPECTOR.
A. DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the Plumbing Inspector
to 'administer and enforce the provisions of this Ordinance,
sign and issue all notices, permits, and licenses, pass
upon all plans submitted, and keep complete records of
all offical work performed'in accordance with the provisions
of this Ordinance::
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B. RIGHT OF ENTRY. The Plumbing Inspector shall carry
proper credentials and shall have the right of entry,
upon exhibition of said credentials, during usual.
business hours, to inspect any and all buildings and
- premises in the performance of his duties.
C. STOPPING WORK. Whenever -in the'iopinion of the Plumbing
Inspector thecontinuanceof plumbing work is contrary
to public welfare by reason of defective or illegal
work in violation of a provision or requirement of this
Ordinance, he may order, either orally or in writing,
all further work to be stopped and may require suspension
of work until the conditioninviolation has been remedied.
D. EXCAVATIONS. All excavations to be made for the purpose
of laying water pipes or sewage from the property line
to the building line shall be under the direction and
subject to the approval of the Plumbing Inspector, who
shall issue all permits and notices necessary for the
doing of same. All such -work within the streets and alleys
shall be under his supervision, under the direction of
the City Engineer.
Section XXIV NOTIFICATION TO BUYER Prior to the sale
of property located within Iowa City, Iowa; the seller or his agent
shall notify the buyer or his.agent of the installation of any
pipes, drains, or traps constructed of plastic materials:
Section XXV GARAGE FLOOR DRAINS. Buildings to be used as a
garage or other structures ,for the housing, sale, or repair of
automobiles or in which automobiles are washed, cleaned, or repaired
for commercial_ purposes and having connections with the sewer shall
be provided with proper means for draining the floors and repair pits
so that no drainage therefrom shall flow over any street, alley,
sidewalk, or pavement approach. Such drains shall be so arranged
as tointerceptall oils, gasoline,_ or, other inflammable fluids,
which shall be removed from the drains at regular intervals.
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Such drains shall be so constructed as to have a device for
catching sand, silt, or other solids and having a seal depth of
not less than six (6) inches above the sand receiver; and the
outlet shall not be smaller than a four (4) inch connection. All
materials used for vent and waste lines shall conform with the
other provisions hereof. The trap shall be constructed of case iron,
cement; or hard burned brick laid in cement mortar, having an
accessible iron cover. Any building used as a place of business
where gasoline, benzine,naphtha, or other inflammable oils or
compounds are used or kept shall be provided with special drains
in the same manner as those required for garages. Such drains
andtrapsmust be approved by the Plumbing Inspector.
Section XXVI CONNECT WITH Y's. Unless special permission
is endorsed on the permit, the junction pieces, slants, or Y's,
which have been built into the sewer during construction, must
be used for connecting all private sewers or house drains.
In all cases the trench must be of ample width at.the,point
of connection and all rubbish removed for purposes of inspection;
and the actual connection with said junction piece, slant, or Y
must be made in the presence of the Plumbing Inspector or his
authorized agent. The cover on the Y branch on the sewer should
be carefully removed in order to prevent injury to the socket.
If there is no junction piece slant, or Y already in the sewer,
a permit to cut the sewer will be granted -by the Plumbing Inspector;
and the connection may be made by inserting into the,sewer a junction
Pipe of the size specified in the permrtand cut to an angle of
45 degrees by the manufacturer. After making the opening in the sewer,
all rubbish must be removed from the inside of the sewer. The
junction pipe must then be set even with the, inside of the sewer
on a bed of mortar, and the opening around the pipe must be
carefully prepared and well plastered with mortar compounded
of equal parts of Portland cement and clean, ,sharp sand. All
back filling of trenches will be flushed or tamped as directed'
by the Plumbing inspector.-
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Nothing but saddle Y's, as prescribed by the Plumbing
Inspector, may be used where it becomes necessary to tap the
main sewer. Theexcavationshowing the connections shall be kept
open by the plumber until the Plumbing Inspector has been notified.
A,---_7,Section_vXXVII VIOLATIONS. _
A. NOTICES.
1. Whenever the Plumbing Inspector discovers that any
unsanitary conditions exist or that any construction
or work regulated by this Ordinance is dangerous,
unsafe, unsanitary, a, nuisance or ,a menace to -life,
health, or property,:or-otherwise in- violation 'of -
this Ordinance, he may serve a written notice or
order upon the personresponsible therefore directing
discontinuance of such illegal ,action and the
remedying of the condition which is in violation of
the provisions or reauirements of `the Ordinance:
2. Refusal, failure, or neglect to comply with any
such notice or order ,shall be considered a violation
of this Ordinance.
such notice or order is not promptly complied
with, the Plumbing Inspector may request that the
City Attorney institute an.appropriate action or
proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct,
or remove such violation.
B. VIOLATORS. The owner of a building's structure, or premises
where anything in violation of this Ordinance shall be
placed or shall exist and -an architect, builder,. contractor,
agents person, or corporation employed in connection
therewith, and any who may have assisted in the commission
of such violations shall each be guilty of a separate.
offense.
C. SEPARATE OFFENSES. Each separate day or any portion
thereof during which any violation of this Ordinance.,
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occurs or continues shall be`deemed`to"constitute
a separate offense.
Section XXVIII PENALTIES. Any person, firm, or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and.upon conviction thereof shall be
punishable by a fine not exceeding $100.00 or by imprisonment
not exceeding thirty days.
Section XXIX MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. The provisions of this
Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for
the protection of health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Nothing herein contained shall be
deemed to invalidate any existing Ordinances or Regulations of the
City of Iowa City or any Statutes of the State of Iowa imposing
requirements higher than the minimum requirements laid down.
in this Ordinance; and whenever any requirements of any other
Ordinance, Statute, or Regulation are higher than the requirements
of this Ordinance, those requirements which are higher shall be
applicable.
Section XXX RECITATION CLAUSE.
A. Pursuant to published notice;:°a public hearing was held
on the 1970 Edition of the`.Uniform Plumbing Code, as
prepared and edited by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
B. That the official copy of the Code as adopted and a copy
of the adopting Ordinance, certified by the City Clerk
as to the Ordinance's adoption "and effective date.
,,are
now on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
C. That copies of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the adopting
Ordinance setting forth the additions, limitations, and
modifications thereto are available for inspection and
sale at the Office of the City.Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 71-24570
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY, -IOWA;
ESTABLISHING SIZE AND. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER SERVICE
PIPES; REPEALING SECTION; 9.62.4 OF;THE CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA;
AND ENACTING REQUIREMENTS IN LIEU THEREOF.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Section I PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend
the Municipal Code of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting size and material
requirements for water service pipes theretiy_rproviding for the
health, safety) --and welfare of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa.
Section II AMENDMENT. The Municipal Code of Iowa City, Iowa,
is hereby amended by repealing section 9.62.4 and enacting the
following in lieu thereof:
9.62.4 MATERIAL. All water service pipes 1 inch to 2 inches
in size laid:?..;from the water main to the curb shall be of extra
heavy lead, Type K copper, cast iron, or other approved material.
Section III REPEALER. Section 9.62.4 of the Municipal Code
of Iowa City, Iowa, and all other. Ordinances or parts of Ordinances
in conflict with the provisions of :.this`Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section IV _SAVINGS CLAUSE. If ,any section, provision,, or
part of this Ordinance shall be adjudicated invalid or unconstitutional, -
such judication shall 'not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid
or unconstitutional.
Section V EFFECTIVE DATE. Thi:; Ordinance shall become effective
after its final passage, approval, and publication as required by law.
It was moved by ronnell � and seconded by White
that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll, call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENTS:
X Brandt -
X Connell
X Czarnecki
X _ Hickerson
X White
ORDINA.NCE:, NO. 73-2671
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
BY ESTABLISHING RATES FOR TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE REPEALING
SECTION 3.-18-3,;REGULATING THE SUPPLY OF WATER SERVICE; AND
PROVIDINGPENALTIES FOR -VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'IOWA CITY, IOWA:
Section -I PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to
establish rates for temporary water service, repeal Section 3.18.3,
regulate the supply of water service, and provide penalties for
violations thereof for the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of Iowa City, Iowa
Section II AMENDMENT. The Municipal Code of Iowa City, Iowa,
is hereby amended by repealing Section 3.18.3 and enacting the
following in lieu thereof:
3.18.3 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION PERMITS. When temporary water
service is requested for a structure under construction, the owner
or contractor shall pay the following fees per month:,
Single and two-family residences $5.00
Multi -family residences 10.00
Commercial Structures 20.00
If said rates are inadequate for the amount of water to be used, the
Water Department may establish higher rates for a particular premises.
The water used under this Drovision may not be used to settle ditches
or irrigate lawns or gardens; and the Water Department may discontinue
service to any owner or contractor who has failed to pay for water
supplied or used:; contrary to the provisions of this section.-
Section III DEFINITIONS.
A. "Consumer" shall mean any person using water furnished
by -the -City of Iowa City, Iowa, including other Departments,
Boards, or Commissions of the City:
B. "Service Pipe" shall mean the pipe laid beyond -the water
main toward the premises to be 'served' .with water; the
service pipe shall include all pipes and valves between
the water main and the water meter.
C. "Water Department" shall mean the Iowa City Water
Department.
-:Water Main" shall mean any pipe laid by the Water
Department or an agent thereof or accepted by the
Water Department which is a portion of the Water
Distribution System fortheCity of Iowa City, Iowa.
Section IV ORIGINAL CONNECTIONS.
A. APPLICATION. Applications for water service connections
shall be made in writing to the Water Department by the
owner of the
,property to be served or by his agent.
Such application shall state the official house number
or numbers of the premises to be served, the size of
the pipe tap that is required, and the approximate
location where the service will enter the premises.`
B. SERVICE PIPES.
1. Installation of Services. All service pipes and
fixtures from the street water main to the premises,
including thecorporationcock, shallbeinstalled
at the expense of the owner.
2. Size of.Service. Ail service pipes from the main
to and including the stop box:shall be at least
1 inch in diameter•. All pipes requiring a service
larger than 2 inches. shall be made with a tapping
sleeve and a_da"st iron gate valve of a minimum of
4 inches in size; and,a roadway valve box of a design
approved'>by-.the Water Department shall also be
installed:
3. Service Shutoff.In"stallation,. The stop box on every
service must be flush with.the ground or
surface, be visible from the.sidewalk,� d be'of a design
and in a location approved by the Water Department.
4.
Extension of Service Pipes After a service connection
has been laid, no person shall make any attachment or
connection to said service connection in order to serve
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any other premises'or buildings than those set forth
in the original application for service.
C. TAPS TO MAINS. All taps to water mains shall be of a
size approved by the Water Department and shall be made
by the Water Department upon application of the owner or
his authorized agent. The Water;Department shall charge
a uniform fee for the making of all taps,• such fee to be
based on labor, material, and overhead expense.
D. MAINTENANCE OF SERVICEtf All service pipes and fixtures
from the street water main to the premises, including
the corporation cock at the main, shall be maintained
at the expense of the owner. Any leak or other defect
in the service shall be promptly repaired by the owner;
if not repaired promptly, the water shall be turned off
until such repairs have been made. In any case where
the Water Department informs the property owner that
there is a leak in the service and it is found that
the leak is actually in the main, the Water Department
will reimburse the property owner for any actual expense
and will assume responsibility for the repairs.
Section V MATER SERVICE. All service pipes from the street
water main to the curb box shall be of extra heavy lead, Type K
copper, cast iron, or other approved material. All services from
the street main _shall be carried to the curb stop at an angle of
90 degrees with the street curb line and shall be at least 5 feet
deep.
The number of joints in; the service pipe shall be kept to a minimum.
Whenever any hard surfaced or treated street.has been opened, the
trench must be filled with dirt or sand to the satisfaction of the
Water Department
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Section VI NON -CONFORMING CONNECTIONS. Owners of premises
having water services, which do not have separate stop cocks and
boxes for each building or, which do not otherwise conform to the
requirements of this Chapter--�>;on`September 13`, 1963, shall be
required to install stop cocks or make such other changes as are
necessary in order to conform with the requirements of this Ordinance.
Service lines presently in use shall be replaced by copper, cast
iron, or other approved pipes at the expense of the owner when,
in the opinion of the Water-Department,`such lines have become so
disintegrated as to be unfit for further use.
Section VII ABANDONED SERVICE PIPES. All service pipes which
are no longer used must be permanently closed off at the water main
by the Water Department at the expense of the owner of the premises.
Also, if the service is to be replaced, the old service must be
shut off at the main and the old pipe cut off at the corporation
cock by, the plater Department. If a service 'pipe or connection
which is not currently in use is found to be leaking, the Water
Department may without notice turn off same and charge the expense
thereof to the owner of the property.
Section VIII DENIAL OF APPLICATION. The Water Department
may deny an application for a water service pipe when, in the
judgment of the Water Department, the extension of a water main
lather than a service line is necessary to provide adequate service
or to assure the future development of the distribution system.
Section IX PROVISIONS FOR WATER SERVICE.
A. NEW INSTALLATIONS. If the water meter is to be installed
- in a new building or structure, the applicant must furnish
the Water Department proof that the plumbing has been
approved by the Plumbing Inspector, that all charges for
crater and services previously furnished such applicant
have been paid, and that'a suitable place has been provided
for the meter.
B. SERVICE CALL CHARGES. The slater Department shall establish
uniform rates for service charges, and`the consumer requesting'
service shall be responsible for payment of said charge.
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C. HOLD HARMLESS. In turning on. water, the City of Iowa
City shall not be responsible for any damage that may
occur by reason of improper fixtures, open or improper
connections, or for any other cause.
D. WATER METERS. All water furnished to consumers shall
be metered unless provided otherwise by Ordinance. All
meters shall be furnished and set by the Water Department,
but owners must provide_a suitable location and piping
system for same.Meters shall be placed on a service
pipe in a position no more than two feet from where the
service pipe enters the premises. However, the':Water _
Department may allow placement -of the meter in front of
a window so that it -may be read withoutentering the
premises. A remote reading device will be installed at
cost on the premiseswitha register on the outside at
the written request of the owner. Piping systems shall
be so constructed and the meters so placed that all water
to be used in or about the premises shall pass through
the water meter; and the owner or his authorized agent
shall be responsible for compliance with this provision -
and, shall be liable for payment of waterused in violation
hereof.
The meter shall be placed in a clean, dry location which
is readily accessible to members of the Water Department.
There shall be a valve between the meter and the wall and
a valve on the outlet side of each meter not more than
3 feet. from said meter. All valves and fittings necessary
for installation of a meter shall be provided by the owner
of the premises to be served.
The Mater Department shall determine the size of the
water meter to be installed.; and for premises requiring
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the inlet and the outlet pipe `in addition to the basement
shutoff.
Where a service pipe of 2 inches or larger is used, the
plumber shall contact the Water Department,for.instructions
regarding the fittings and placement of ,the water meter.
E. PROTECTION OF METERS. The owner of the premises where a
water meter is installed shall be responsible for its care
and protection from freezing, hot water, and from any person
or persons. In case of damage ;to'the meter or in case of
its stoppage or improper operation, the owner shall give
immediate notice to the ;Water Department. In all cases
where meters are broken or damaged by the negligence of
the owner or the occupants of the premises or by freezing,
hot water, or other injury except ordinary wear and tear,
the necessary repairs to the meter shall be made by the
Water Department;.and the cost of such repairs shall be
paid by the owner. If payment for damages is not received
at the time of demand, the plater Department shall turn
off the water and shall not turn it on until full payment
has been made together with all service charges. Damaged
meters may be.repaired by the Water Department without
first getting notice thereof to the owner';of,=the premises
served by such meter.
No one shall in any way interfere with the proper
registration of water meters, and no one except an
authorized employee of the Water Department shall break
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a seal on a water meter.
Whenever a water meter is installed in premises that are to
be remodeled, removed, or 'destroyed or where the service`-'is'-Jto
be discontinued, the owner of said premises shall give notice
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in writing to the Water Department requesting removal
of said meter and ,granting free access thereto. The owner
or his authorized agent shall be responsible for the meter
until such written notice is, given, and the meter is
recovered. If the meter is damaged,, buried, or lost, the
owner shall be required :to pay for same at cost less
depreciation.
F. TESTING METERS. In case there is any doubt as to the
accuracy of a water meter on the part of a consumer,
he may request that a meter be tested by the Water
Department,at which test he may be present or have a
representative present if he so desires. If, the water
meter is found to register within 2% of being correct,
a charge of $10.00 will be made to cover the cost of
making said .test. If the meter is found to measure more
than 2n fast, no charge shall be made for making the test;
and there shall be a proportional deduction made from the
last water bill pre ceding7the"t'est A'vrater meter shall
be considered to register satisfactorily when it registers
within 2% accuracy. -
Section X WATER SHUTOFF The ,City of.; --.I owa Cit y,Iowa;'
reserves the right to shut off the water in its mains at any time
for the purpose of making.repairs or extensions or for other
reasons.
Section XI INSPECTIONS. Any employee of the Water Department
or any authorized inspector shall be permitted at all reasonable
hours to enter the premises or buildings of consumers for the purpose
of reading meters and inspecting water pipes and fixtures. The Water
Department is authorized to set or remove a meter whenever it is
deemed advisable. Refusal on the part of the owner,- consumer, or
occupant of any premises serviced byocity,4waterto? permit ariiemployee
of the Water Department to enter said premises shall be sufficient
cause for -discontinuance of,the}waterr•serwices:;at said premises.
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Section XIS OPENING HYDRANTS. No ,person except authorized
City employees acting in the performance of their duties shall open a
water hydrant belonging to the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Water
Department at any time without -a-written permit issued by the
Water Department.
Section XIII INFORMATION SUPPLIED.: Information which may
be obtained from the records, maps, and employees of the Water
Department relative to the location of water mains and service pipes
will be furnished to licensed plumbers and interested parties; but
the Water Department will not guarantee the accuracy of said records.
Section XIV SIZE AND EXTENSION OF_MAINS.
A. The size of the water main required to serve any part of
Iowa City, Iowa, shall be determined by the plater Department
B. All water main extensions shall bemadeto the furtherest
point on the owner's property line in order to allow for
any future expansion.
C. Extension of water mains along streets lying partly
inside and partly outside of the limits of Iowa City, Iowa,
shall be made on the basis of special assessments' against
abutting property owners. The City, may pay the assessment
on land lying outside the City limits; and if so paid, the
City may make provision for collection of such payment from
those property owners at the time said land is annexed.
D. No water main shall be extended outside the limits of
Iowa City, Iowa, except to serve property within the City
limits or under contract with the City.
Section XV WATER MAIN -COSTS. When water mains are extended,
the property owners benefited thereby as determined by the Water
Department shall be charged a uniform fee based upon the cost of
extending a water main 6 inches in diameter together with all the
necessary valves, fire hydrants, and other parts.
Section XVI ASSESSMENTS. Extension of water mains to "serve
property within the limits of Iowa City, Iowa, excluding sub -divisions
platted after September 13, 1963, shall be financed by special
assessments against the benefited, property. Assessmentsaagainst the
benefited property shall not exceed the actual cost of the extension
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Plus engineering and administrative costs.
Section XVII CONNECTING LOOPS. Before connection by the
abutting property owner to water _mains ,constructed at the expense of
the Water Department, said property owner shall pay to Iowa City, Iowa,
a charge based upon the front footage of the property to be served
and based upon the costs of a 6 inch water main.
Connecting loops and crosst;tie within a�sub division==shallebe - -
constructed by the sub-divider. If the connecting loop is such that
property outside the sub-division abuts said loop or ties and
connections are made to said line, the City shall collect the regular
charge per front foot and shall reimburse the original payer to the
extent of the collection so made. In no event shall the actual
amount so paid to the individual or sub-divider by the City exceed
the original cost of the extension.
Section XVIII PENALTIES. Any person, firm, or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall punishable
by a fine not exceeding $100.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding
30 days.
Section XIX REPEALER. Section 3.18.3 of the Code of Iowa
City, Iowa, and all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
with the provisions ofthis Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section XX SAVINGS CLAUSE. -In the event any section, provision,
or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalidorunconstitutional, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged, invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section XXI EFFECTIVE,DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect
after its final passage, approval, and publication as required
by law.
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It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White
that theOrdinanceas read by adopted, and upon roll call there were`.
AYES: NAYS: ABSENTS:
" Brandt
x Connell
x Czarnecki
x Hickerson
x White
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and approved this 27 day of March 1973.
First Reading
Second Reading- Z c•, . -73 !:v
Third Reading 3-27-73 TO