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Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, ADDING A BUSINESS SERVICES LAND
USE CATEGORY, MODIFYING THE STREET WIDTH STANDARDS FOR INSTITUTIONAL
USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND CLARIFYING APPLICABLE REGULATIONS TO AND
ALLOW MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE PUBLIC
ZONE.
WHEREAS, the zoning ordinance contains a land use classification system that groups
uses with similar functions, products, and/or physical characteristics and uses this system as a
basis for assignment of present and future uses to the various zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, various types of business services have been listed as examples in several
different use categories in the zoning ordinance, creating a distinction between these specific
uses that is unwarranted given their similar functions, products, and physical characteristics;
and
WHEREAS, grouping all types of business services into the General Office use category in
the ordinance will simplify and clarify how these uses are allowed within zoning districts
throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, the current zoning ordinance contains an overly restrictive street width standard
for institutional uses that doesn't allow the City officials and the Board of Adjustment the
flexibility of considering the size of the institution, the anticipated traffic, or the functional
classification of the street when reviewing requests to establish or expand such a use; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to allow reasonable flexibility in allowing institutional
uses on streets with adequate traffic capacity for the use proposed; and
WHEREAS, the minor modification process is intended to provide the flexibility to modify
certain regulations in unique or unusual situations where the strict application of the regulations
is impractical. Minor modifications are allowed in all base zones, except for the Public Zones;
and
WHEREAS, similar to other zones, there are unique and unusual situations that may arise
in areas zoned Public which make the strict application of the regulations impractical. It is in the
public interest to allow minor modifications in Public Zones according to the same rules applied
in other zoning districts in the city; and
WHEREAS, the current zoning ordinance does not provide clear direction with regard to the
standards that are applicable in the Public Zones, which has created confusion when public
projects are being constructed and it is in the public interest to clarify which standards and
regulations apply;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby amended as
follows:
A. Amending paragraph 14-4B-4D-6, Daycare Uses, by deleting subparagraph c., Vehicular
Access, and substituting in lieu thereof:
c. Vehicular Access
In Single Family Residential Zones, a daycare center that provides care for more than
16 persons must have vehicular access to a collector street, arterial street, or street
with paving wider than 28 feet. For expansions of existing uses that are
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nonconforming with this provision, access to streets with pavement width 28 feet or
narrower will be considered based on the traffic capacity of the subject street and the
projected traffic generated by the proposed expansion. If the proposed expansion will
cause an increase in the amount of traffic, a plan must be submitted illustrating how
traffic to and from the facility will be accommodated during peak periods. Estimates
of vehicle trips to the site during peak periods must be submitted with the circulation
plan. This plan must be reviewed by the City's traffic engineering planner and
approved by the City.
B. Amending paragraph14-46-4D-8, General Educational Facilities in the RR-1, RM-12, RM-
20, RNS-20, RM-44, PRM, MU, and CO-1 Zones, by deleting subparagraph a, and
substituting in lieu thereof:
a. Vehicular access to the proposed use is limited to collector streets, arterial streets, or
streets with pavement width greater than 28 feet. For expansions of existing uses
that are nonconforming with this provision, access to streets with pavement width 28
feet or narrower will be considered based on the traffic capacity of the subject street
and the projected traffic generated by the proposed expansion. If the proposed
expansion will cause an increase in the amount of traffic, a plan must be submitted
illustrating how traffic to and from the facility will be accommodated during peak
periods. Estimates of vehicle trips to the site during peak periods must be submitted
with the circulation plan. This plan must be reviewed by the City's traffic engineering
planner and approved by the City.
C. Amending paragraph 14-4B-4D-9, General Educational Facilities in the RS-5, RS-8, RS-
12, and RNS-12 Zones, by deleting subparagraph a. and substituting in lieu thereof:
a. Vehicular access to the proposed use is limited to collector streets, arterial streets, or
streets with pavement width greater than 28 feet. For expansions of existing uses
that are nonconforming with this provision, access to streets with pavement width 28
feet or narrower will be considered based on the traffic capacity of the subject street
and the projected traffic generated by the proposed expansion. If the proposed
expansion will cause an increase in the amount of traffic, a plan must be submitted
illustrating how traffic to and from the facility will be accommodated during peak
periods. Estimates of vehicle trips to the site during peak periods must be submitted
with the circulation plan. This plan must be reviewed by the City's traffic engineering
planner and approved by the City.
D. Amending paragraph 14-46-4D-13, Religious/Private Group Assembly in the ID-RM, ID-C,
RR-1, RM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM-44, PRM, MU, and CO-1 Zones, by deleting
subparagraph a. and substituting in lieu thereof:
a. Vehicular access to the proposed use is limited to collector streets, arterial streets, or
streets with pavement width greater than 28 feet. For expansions of existing uses
that are nonconforming with this provision, access to streets with pavement width 28
feet or narrower will be considered based on the traffic capacity of the subject street
and the projected traffic generated by the proposed expansion. If the proposed
expansion will cause an increase in the amount of traffic, a plan must be submitted
illustrating how traffic to and from the facility will be accommodated during peak
periods. Estimates of vehicle trips to the site during peak periods must be submitted
with the circulation plan. This plan must be reviewed by the City's traffic engineering
planner and approved by the City.
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E. Amending paragraph 14-4B-4D-13, Religious/Private Group Assembly in the ID-RS, RS-
5, RS-8, RS-12, and RNS-12 Zones by deleting subparagraph a. and substituting in lieu
thereof:
a. Vehicular access to the proposed use is limited to collector streets, arterial streets, or
streets with pavement width greater than 28 feet. For expansions of existing uses
that are nonconforming with this provision, access to streets with pavement width 28
feet or narrower will be considered based on the traffic capacity of the subject street
and the projected traffic generated by the proposed expansion. If the proposed
expansion will cause an increase in the amount of traffic, a plan must be submitted
illustrating how traffic to and from the facility will be accommodated during peak
periods. Estimates of vehicle trips to the site during peak periods must be submitted
with the circulation plan. This plan must be reviewed by the City's traffic engineering
planner and approved by the City.
F. Amending paragraph 14-4A-4G-2, Examples, by deleting subparagraph a. and
substituting in lieu thereof:
a. General Office: Professional offices, such as lawyers, accountants, engineers,
architects, and real estate agents; financial businesses, such as mortgage lenders,
brokerage houses, administrative and back office banking facilities; data processing;
government offices; public utility offices; social service agency offices; television and
radio studios; and business services, such as advertising agencies, consumer credit
reporting agencies, collection agencies, mailing and copying services, quick printing
services, building management services, detective agencies, computer services,
software development, research and development, consulting and public relations,
protective services, bondspersons, drafting services, auctioneer services, call
centers.
G. Amending paragraph 14-4A-4H-2, Examples, by deleting subparagraph b. and
substituting in lieu thereof:
a. Personal Service-Oriented: Establishments engaged in providing retail services and
services related to the care of a person or a person's apparel, such as retail banking
establishments, laundromats, catering services, dry cleaners, tailors, shoe repair,
photographic studios, beauty salons, tanning salons, therapeutic massage
establishments, taxidermists, mortuaries, funeral homes, and crematoriums.
H. Amending paragraph 14-4A-5B-2, Examples, by deleting subparagraph a and
substituting in lieu thereof:
a. Technical/Light Manufacturing: Firms engaged in the manufacturing, development,
processing, fabricating, packaging or assembling of electronic components;
electrotherapeutic, electromedical and x-ray apparatus; engineering, scientific and
research laboratory equipment; measuring and controlling instruments; office,
computing and accounting machines; optical instruments and lenses;
pharmaceuticals; photographic equipment and supplies; photofinishing laboratories.
Amending subsection 14-2F-3B. by inserting a new paragraph as follows and
renumbering existing paragraphs accordingly:
2. Accessory Uses and Buildings
See Article 14-4C
Amending subsection 14-2F-3C. by inserting three new paragraphs as follows and
renumbering existing paragraphs accordingly:
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1.Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards
Sections 14-5A-5, Construction and Design Standards are applicable to uses within
the Public Zone.
5. Landscaping and Tree Standards
See Article 14-5E.
6. Screening and Buffering Standards
See Article 14-5F.
K. Amending Section 14-4F-5 by adding a new subsection E as follows:
E. Minor Modifications to Site Development Standards
A minor modification to adjust specific provisions of this section may be requested in
either of the qualifying situations listed in the paragraphs below. Such requests will be
reviewed by the Director of Planning and Community Development and the Building
Official according to the procedures for Minor Modifications as set forth in Article 14-
86 and must meet the following approval criteria. The following approval criteria are
to be applied in lieu of the general approval criteria listed in Section 14-46-1, Minor
Modifications.
1. Qualifying Situation: The configuration of the lot or other existing physical condition
of the lot makes the application of a specific standard impractical. In such a case,
the applicant must demonstrate that the following approval criteria are met:
a. The applicant must provide evidence that the configuration of the lot, the
topography, or other physical characteristic of the property makes the
application of a specific standard impractical. Examples of situations that may
qualify include double-fronting lots, triangular shaped lots, and steeply sloping
lots.
b. The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed alternative design is not
contrary to the intent of the site development standards.
c. The applicant must propose an alternative site or building design that best
meets the intent of the specific standard being modified.
d. The requested modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or be injurious to other property or improvements in the vicinity and in
the zone in which the property is located.
e. The requested modification does not allow a use or activity not otherwise
expressly authorized by the regulations governing the subject property.
f. The requested modification complies with other applicable statutes, ordinances,
laws and regulations.
2. Qualifying Situation: The proposed site or building is uniquely designed to fit the
site and the surrounding area. In such a situation, the applicant must demonstrate
that the following approval criteria are met:
a. The applicant proposes an alternative design solution that equally or better
meets the intent of the specific standard being modified.
b. The proposed site and building design is uniquely designed to fit the
characteristics of the site and the surrounding area such that it equally or better
meets the purpose of the site development standards.
c. The requested modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or be injurious to other property or improvements in the vicinity and in
the zone in which the property is located.
d. The requested modification does not allow a use or activity not otherwise
expressly authorized by the regulations governing the subject property.
e. The requested modification complies with other applicable statutes, ordinances,
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laws, and regulations.
L. Amending subsection 14-46-1A, Applicability, by deleting paragraph 18. and substituting
in lieu thereof:
18. Modifications to the site development standards contained in 14-2D-5, Industrial and
Research Zone Site Development Standards, and 14-2F-5, Public Zone Site
Development Standards, according to the alternate approval criteria set forth in
those sections, respectively. The Building Official must obtain approval from the
Director of Planning and Community Development prior to granting any such
modification.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage,
approval and publication.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
day of , 2009.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
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City Attorney's Office 4 ~• ~u 7
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Hayek
O'Donnell
Wilburn
Wright
First Consideration 6J 16/2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 6/30/2009
VOteforpaSSage: AYES: Bailey, Champion, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: Correia.
Date published
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Prepared by: Sara F. Greenwood Hektoen, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-
356-5030
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY" TO AMEND THE RESTRICTED
GARBAGE DUMPSTER PICK-UP HOURS AFTER 10 P.M. AND BEFORE 7 A.M.
WHEREAS, City Code section 6-4-3 currently restricts the loading, unloading, opening, closing, and
handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans or similar objects outdoors
between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. so as to create a noise disturbance across a residential real property
boundary; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to restrict unloading or handling garbage dumpsters between the hours
of 10:00 P.M. and 7 A.M.; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
Title 6, entitled "Public Health and Safety," Chapter 4, entitled "Noise Control," Section 3, entitled "Specific
Activities Prohibited," Subsection A, entitled "Nighttime and Morning Noise" is hereby amended to read:
A. Nighttime And Morning Noise:
1. 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 ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. the following morning as to create a noise disturbance across the
property line of residentially-zoned property.
2. No person shall unload or handle garbage dumpsters or similar objects outdoors between the
hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. the following morning as to create
a noise disturbance across the property line of residentially-zoned property.
3. No person shall operate construction equipment before seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and after ten
o'clock (10:00) P.M. unless a permit therefor has been obtained from the city engineer.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law, on August 1, 2009.
Passed and approved this day of , 2009.
MAYOR
Appro ed by
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City Attorney's Office 7/~ /d 9
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Ordinance No.
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It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Hayek
O'Donnell
Wilburn
Wright
First Consideration 6/30/2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: Correia.
Second Consideration _
Vote for passage:
Date published
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Prepared by: Eric Goers, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
ORDINANCE NO. 09-4350
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 4, GENERAL PENALTY,
SECTION 1, VIOLATIONS; CRIMINAL PENALTY, AND TITLE 3, FINANCES TAXATION AND
FEES, CHAPTER 4, SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND
PENALTIES, SECTION 9, VIOLATION OF VARIOUS CODE SECTIONS.
WHEREAS, in recent years the State has changed the maximum fine for a simple misdemeanor from
$100.00 to $500.00, to $625.00; and
WHEREAS, the State, in Senate File 118, amended Iowa Code Section 364.3(2) to empower cities to
impose the same maximum fines for simple misdemeanors as the State; and
WHEREAS, Iowa City Code section 3-4-9: VIOLATION OF VARIOUS CODE SECTIONS: currently
sets the penalty for a simple misdemeanor at "Up to $100.00 or 30 days in jail"; and
WHEREAS, Iowa City Code Section 1-4-1 VIOLATIONS; CRIMINAL PENALTY:, currently limits
criminal fines for ordinance violations to $500.00; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to align with the State the penalty for simple misdemeanors, as defined
by Iowa Code; and
WHEREAS, the State sets the penalty under Iowa Code Section 903.1 (1)(a); and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt this amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
TITLE 1, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 4, GENERAL PENALTY, SECTION 1, VIOLATIONS;
CRIMINAL PENALTY: is hereby amended by deleting paragraph B in its entirety and replacing it as
follows:
B. Criminal Penalty: The doing of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful, an offense or a simple
misdemeanor by this code or any ordinance or code herein adopted by reference, or the omission or
failure to perform any act or duty required by this code or any ordinance or code herein adopted by
reference, is a simple misdemeanor and is, unless another penalty is specified, or the violation is
scheduled under state law, punishable by a penalty as set in Iowa Code Section 903.1 (1)(a), as
amended.
TITLE 3, FINANCES TAXATION AND FEES, CHAPTER 4, SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES, SECTION 9, VIOLATION OF VARIOUS CODE
SECTIONS: is hereby amended by deleting the listed penalty fora "Simple Misdemeanor' and replacing it
as follows:
"As set in Iowa Code Section 903.1 (1)(a), as amended."
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication.
sed and approve is Othday of June , 2009. // /J
ATTEST: ~~~~~i Pt . `~G~L.c/
MAY CITY'ELERK
Approved by ~ ~~,
City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No. 09-4350
Page 2
It was moved by Wilburn and seconded by Champion that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Bailey
x Champion
x Correia
x Hayek
x O'Donnell
_~ Wilburn
x Wright
First Consideration 6 / 16 / 2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Wright, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration _
Vote for passage:
Date published 7/8/2009
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, 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 second consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance
be voted upon for final passage at this time. AYES: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey,
Champion Hayek. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Correia.
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Prepared by: Sara F. Greenwood Hektoen, As'~t. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, l6wa City, IA 52240; 319-
356-5030 \ ~
ORDINIANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 "PUBLI HEALTH AND SAFET TO AMEND THE RESTRICTED
GARBAGE DUMPSTER PICK-UP HOURS A TER 10 P.M. AND B ORE 7 A.M.
A. Nighttime And Morning Noise:
1. No person shall so load, load, open, close r
materials, garbage cans or s~ filar objects outdoors e
and six o'clock (6:00) A. the following morning s
property line of residentia y-zoned property.
2. No person shall unto d or handle garbage dumpst
hours of ten o'clock (1 :00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:
a noise disturbance cross the property line of resident
3. No person shall perate construction equipment bef
o'clock (10:00) P . unless a permit therefor has been
SECTION II. REPE LER. Ali ordinances and parts of ord
WHEREAS, City Code section 6-4-3 Curren restricts the ading, unloading, opening, closing, and
handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, rbage cans or similar objects outdoors
between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. so as to Great a noise isturbance across a residential teat property
boundary; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to restrict unloadin or andling garbage dumpsters between the hours
of 10:00 P. M. and 7 A.M.; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY H CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
Title 6, entitled "Public Health and Safety," C apter 4, en ~tled "Noise Control," Section 3, entitled "Specific
Activities Prohibited," Subsection A, entitle "Nighttime an Morning Noise" is hereby amended to read:
handle boxes, crates, containers, building
tween the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
to create a noise disturbance across the
or similar objects outdoors between the
~ A.M. the following morning as to create
y-zoned property.
seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and after ten
lained from the city engineer.
ices in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby epealed.
SECTION III. S ERABILITY. If any section, provision or part c
invalid or unconstit ional, such adjudication shall not affect the vali
section, provision r part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstituti~
SECTION I .EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in of
publication, as rovided by law.
Passed d approved this day of ,
MA
by
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the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
qty of the Ordinance as a whole or any
after its final passage, approval and
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
City Attorney's Office
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Marian Karr
From: Dale Helling
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 5:28 PM
To: 'candace-barnhill@uiowa.edu'
Cc: Marian Karr; Kathryn Johansen
Subject: Refuse Pickup
Dear Ms. Barnhill,
I am writing to advise you of an item that is on the City Council's June 30 meeting agenda. It is the first reading on
an ordinance amendment changing the time dumpsters can be emptied from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM. This will be
consistent with the time that City crews begin refuse pickup and will apply wherever the noise causes a
disturbance across the property line of a residentially zoned property. Candidly, I would not be surprised if some
refuse haulers and/or apartment building owners come to the meeting to express opposition. Last year when the
ordinance change was first discussed, we sent notices to the known refuse haulers and received only one
response - in opposition. However, the matter was not before Council at that time, and having on the agenda for
consideration may give the matter greater urgency for those opposed.
This ordinance does not address another concern that you have expressed, that of early morning snow removal.
That will likely be discussed later in the summer of early fall when Council reviews our snow removal policy.
Restricting snow removal times poses a more difficult question since the time of snowfalls is random and there is
an expectation that overnight snow accumulations will, to the greatest extent possible, be removed from streets
and parking lots to accommodate motorists going to work or other destinations the following morning.
In any event, I wanted to let you know what Council will be considering on Tuesday. I attempted to telephone you
without success. If you wish to discuss this matter further, please feel free to call me at 356-5013. I hope you will
find this information helpful.
Sincerely,
Dale Helling
Interim City Manager
6/29/2009
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Prepared by: Karen Howard, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5251
ORDINANCE NO. 09-4351
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 3, ENTITLED "ELECTION
PRECINCTS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA BY AMENDING THE
BOUNDARY OF VOTING PRECINCT 12 TO REFLECT A BOUNDARY CHANGE TO THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF IOWA CITY.
WHEREAS, a boundary change to the corporate limits of Iowa City resulting from the annexation of
approximately 173 acres of land locally known as 4748 420"' Street Southeast, Iowa City, Iowa, has rendered
the codified voting precincts inaccurate; and
WHEREAS, most of the annexed land is currently undeveloped; and
WHEREAS, the proposed revision to the precinct boundary conforms to Chapter 49 of the Iowa State
Code, and is in the public interest to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 1, Chapter 9, Section 3(B)(12) of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City
is hereby amended by deleting said paragraph and adopting in lieu thereof the following:
12. Precinct 12: Beginning at the intersection of Industrial Park Road and Highway 6; thence northerly
on Industrial Park Road to the Iowa Interstate railroad tracks; thence southeasterly along the railroad
tracks to a point where the corporate limits of Iowa City turn north along the west line of the SE '/< of
Section 19, Township 79 N, Range 5 W; thence following the corporate limits north and east to Taft
Avenue; thence continuing along the corporate limits southerly, then northwesterly, then southerly, then
westerly, then southerly, then westerly, then northerly, then westerly, then southerly, then westerly to the
intersection of Highway 6 and Sioux Avenue; thence continuing along the corporate limits generally
westerly and southerly to Napoleon Street; thence following the corporate limits generally north and
westerly to the intersection of Sycamore Street and Lehman Avenue; thence continuing along the
corporate limits easterly, northerly and westerly to a point approximately 173 feet south of where the
centerlines of Sycamore Street and Langenberg Avenue intersect, which is on the boundary line between
Iowa City and East Lucas Township; thence northerly to the intersection of Sycamore Street and California
Avenue; thence easterly on California to Union Road; thence southerly on Union to Nevada Street; thence
easterly on Nevada to Miami Drive; thence northerly on Miami Drive to Hollywood Boulevard; thence
westerly on Hollywood to Fairmeadows Boulevard; thence northerly on Fairmeadows to Highway 6; and
southeasterly on Highway 6 to the point of beginning.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
public~tipn, as provided by Irv. Passed and approved this 30th day of June, 2009.
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ATTEST: ~'~-' ~'
CI CLERK
Appr ved by
City Attorney's Office ~/z`~~
Ordinance No. 09-4351
Page ~
It was moved by Wilburn and seconded by 0' Donnell that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
~_ Bailey
~ Champion
x Correia
x Hayek
x O'Donnell
x Wilburn
x Wright
First Consideration
Vote for passage:
NAYS
Second Consideration _
Vote for passage:
Date published 7/8/2009
Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 second consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance
be voted upon for final passage at this time. AYES: Wright, Bailey, Champion, Hayek,
O'Donnell, Wilburn. NAYS: None. ABS$NT: Correia.
6/16/2009
AYES: Bailey, Champion,
None. ABSENT: None.