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Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
ORDINANCE NO. Og-4' 8
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, TO ALLOW COMMUNICATION TOWERS
IN THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS AND ID-RM) ZONES BY SPECIAL
EXCEPTION, SPECIFY DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
FOR COMMUNICATION TOWERS, CLARIFY CO-LOCATION REQUIREMENTS, AND ADD A
REQUIREMENT TO REMOVE TOWERS AFTER THE USE IS DISCONTINUED.
WHEREAS, the Interim Development Zones are intended to provide for areas of managed
growth where agricultural and other non-urban uses of land may continue until the City is able
to provide services; and
WHEREAS, the Interim Development Residential Zones designations, ID-RS and ID-RM,
identify areas suitable for future residential development; and
WHEREAS, demand for cell phone service has grown dramatically over the last several
years, particularly in residential areas and many people now depend solely on cell phones for
phone service; and
WHEREAS, the current zoning code restricts communications towers to non-residential
zones, such as commercial, industrial, and research park zones and interim development zones
with those same designations, which potentially causes cell phone service reception problems
for cell phone users in areas of the city where there is an absence of such non-residential
zoning; and
WHEREAS, with this amendment, standards will be established to ensure that
communications towers are not obtrusive and are carefully considered by the Board of
Adjustment on a case-by-case basis, so they will not detract from or discourage future
residential development; and
WHEREAS, communications towers no longer in use should be removed and the land
graded and re-seeded So as not to discourage future development or detract from existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, requirements for constructing towers in a manner that will allow co-location will
prevent unnecessary proliferation of communication towers in the city.
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:
Deleting paragraphs 14-4B-4E-4 through 14-46-4E-6 and substituting in lieu thereof:
4. Communication Transmission Facilities in Residential Zones and in the ID-RS and
ID-RM Zones
a. Communications antennae are permitted in all Residential Zones and in the ID-RS
and ID-RM Zones, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) The antenna is mounted on an existing communications tower, on the roof
of a principal building that contains a nonresidential use or on the roof of a
building that is accessory to a nonresidential use, or on another tall
structure that is permitted in the zone. Examples include church and
school buildings, water towers and clock towers. A maximum of two
antennae is permitted per building or structure.
(2) The height of the antenna shall not exceed the height of the existing
structure or building to which it is attached by more than 20 feet. If it
exceeds this limit, a special exception is required to ensure that the
antennae and any associated structure is designed to blend into its
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surroundings, or be camouflaged so as not to be obtrusive or detract from
neighboring properties.
(3) Strobe lighting is prohibited in Residential Zones. Therefore, any antenna
that requires such illumination is prohibited.
(4) Any equipment associated with an antenna must be located within the
exterior walls of the building to which the antenna is attached. No separate
equipment shed is permitted, except if the antenna is attached to a tall
structure that is not a building. In such a case, a separate equipment shed
is only allowed by special exception if it can be demonstrated that the shed
can be adequately screened or designed in a manner that blends in with
the residential character or future residential character of the surrounding
area.
b. Communications towers are allowed by special exception in the ID-RS and ID-RM
Zones and must comply with the following approval criteria:
(1) The proposed tower serves an area that cannot be served by an existing
tower or industrial property or by locating antennae on existing structures
in the area. The applicant must document attempts to utilize existing
structures, towers, and commercial and industrial properties within one-half
mile of the proposed tower. Such documentation must include maps
illustrating the location of existing towers and potential alternative sites for
antenna and towers that have been explored by the applicant and the
applicant must state the reasons that these locations were not feasible.
(2) The proposed tower will be designed and constructed in a manner that will
camouflage the structure and reduce its visual impact on the surrounding
area. Examples of camouflage design include monopoles, which do not
have guy wires or support trusses and that are painted to blend in with the
sky or surroundings, towers camouflaged as flag poles, monuments,
steeples, or the integration of rooftop towers onto existing buildings, water
towers, etc. Rooftop towers must use materials similar to or that blend in
with the structure to which it is attached. Other camouflaged tower
structures must be of similar height and appearance as other similar
structures allowed in the zone, e.g. towers camouflaged as light poles or
utility poles must be of similar height and appearance as other such poles.
The applicant must include an illustration of how the tower would appear in
the proposed location.
(3) The proposed tower will be no taller than is necessary to provide the service
intended. Evidence presented should include coverage maps illustrating
current gaps in coverage and changes to coverage with the proposed
tower. Communications towers are exempt from the maximum height
standards of the base zone, but under no circumstance may the tower be
taller than 120 feet from grade. If a communications tower is camouflaged
to appear similar to another common structure allowed in the zone, it must
comply with the same height standards that would apply to the type of
structure that it emulates. For example, if the tower is camouflaged as a
light pole, flag pole, or utility pole it must not exceed the height limitation
for such structures as specified in the base zone. If no height standard
exists in the code for such a structure, it must be designed to be of similar
height and appearance to other similar or typical structures. If the tower is
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camouflaged as a chimney, steeple, or other similar rooftop structure, the
Board may exempt it from the base zone height standards if it is designed
as if it were an integral part of the building and is not out of scale or
proportion to other similar rooftop structures.
(4) The proposed tower will be set back from the property line at least a
distance equal to the height of the tower.
(5) Any equipment associated with the tower facility will be enclosed in an
equipment shed, cabinet, or building, which must be adequately screened
from view of the public right-of-way and adjacent properties and designed
in a manner that will be compatible and blend in with future residential
development.
(6) The proposed tower will not utilize aback-up generator as a principal power
source. Back-up generators may only be used in the event of a power
outage. The Board of Adjustment may require that the electric distribution
line necessary to furnish electric service to the tower be made
underground from existing systems, however, this requirement would not
apply to electrical transformers, meter pedestal, switch gear and other
appurtenances impractical to bury.
(7) Strobe lighting is prohibited. Therefore, any tower that requires such
illumination is prohibited in these zones.
(8) The proposed tower must be designed and constructed to accommodate at
least one additional user, unless in doing so the tower will exceed the 120
foot height limitation or if the Board of Adjustment determines that allowing
the additional height needed to accommodate another user will detract
from the area to the extent that it will prevent future development as
envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant shall provide a
certification by a professional engineer licensed in this state that the
proposed tower will be designed to permit a second antenna system of
comparable size to be added to the tower above or immediately below the
original antenna system.
(9) If use of the tower is discontinued, the tower and any associated equipment
must be removed by the owner of the tower, the operator, or the owner of
the property within one year of discontinuance of use and the land graded
and re-planted to prevent erosion. The applicant shall present a signed
lease agreement, a recorded declaration of covenants, or other
satisfactory evidence acknowledging this obligation.
5. Communication Transmission Facilities in Commercial Zones and the ID-C Zone;
Privately-Owned Communication Transmission Facilities in Public Zones.
a. Communications antennae are permitted in all Commercial Zones, the ID-C Zone,
and in Public Zones provided the following conditions are met:
(1) The antenna must be mounted on another structure allowed in the zone,
such as a rooftop, light pole, or utility pole.
(2) In the CN-1 and CO-1 Zones and in any ID-C Zone that is intended for a
future CN-1 Zone, strobe lighting is prohibited. Therefore, any antenna
that requires such illumination is prohibited in these zones.
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(3) In Public Zones and in the CC-2, CH-1, CI-1, CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 Zones
and in any ID-C Zone not intended for a future CN-1 Zone, antennae may
not be illuminated by strobe lights unless required by federal regulations. If
alternatives are allowed under federal guidelines, strobe lights may not be
used.
(4) Any equipment associated with an antenna must be located within the
exterior walls of the building to which the antenna is attached or screened
from view of the public right-of-way and any adjacent property to at least to
the S3 standard (See Article 14-5F, Screening and Buffering Standards). If
the equipment is located on the roof it must be set back and screened so
that it is not within public view or appears to be part of the building.
b. Communications towers are allowed by special exception in Public Zones, the ID-
C, CO-1, CN-1, CH-1, CI-1, CC-2, CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 Zones and must
comply with the following approval criteria:
(1) If the proposed tower will be located in an ID-C Zone that is intended for a
future Neighborhood Commercial Zone according to the Comprehensive
Plan, as amended, then it must comply with any specific standards listed
below for CN-1 Zones.
(2) The proposed tower serves an area that cannot be served by an existing
tower or industrial property or by locating antennae on existing structures
in the area. The applicant must document attempts to utilize existing
structures, towers, and industrial properties within one-half mile of the
proposed tower. Such documentation must include maps illustrating the
location of existing towers and potential alternative sites for antenna and
towers that have been explored by the applicant and the applicant must
state the reasons that these locations were not feasible.
(3) The proposed tower will be constructed in a manner that will camouflage the
structure and reduce its visual impact on the surrounding area. Examples
of camouflage design include monopoles, which do not have guy wires or
support trusses and that are painted to blend in with the sky or
surroundings, towers camouflaged as flag poles, monuments, steeples, or
the integration of rooftop towers onto existing buildings, water towers, etc.
Rooftop towers must use materials similar to or that blend in with the
structure to which it is attached. Other camouflaged tower structures must
be of similar height and appearance as other similar structures allowed in
the zone, e.g. towers camouflaged as light poles or utility poles must be of
similar height and appearance as other such poles. The applicant must
include an illustration of how the tower would appear in the proposed
location.
(4) The proposed tower will be no taller than is necessary to provide the service
intended. Evidence presented should include coverage maps illustrating
current gaps in coverage and changes to coverage with the proposed
tower. In the ID-C (except areas intended for CN-1 ), CH-1, CC-2, CI-1,
CB-2, CB-5 and CB-10 Zones, communications towers are exempt from
the maximum height standards of the base zone, but under no
circumstance may the tower be taller than 120 feet from grade. In the CO-
1, CN-1, and any ID-C Zone intended for CN-1, communications towers
must comply with the same height standards that would apply to the type
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of structure to which they are attached or if a communications tower is
camouflaged to appear similar to another common structure allowed in the
zone, it must comply with the same height standards that would apply to
the type of structure that it emulates. For example, if the tower is
camouflaged as a light pole, flag pole, or utility pole it must not exceed the
height limitation for such structures as specified in the base zone. If no
height standard exists in the code for such a structure, it must be designed
to be of similar height and appearance to other similar or typical structures.
If the tower is camouflaged as a chimney or other similar rooftop structure,
the Board may exempt it from the base zone height standards if it is
designed as if it were an integral part of the building and is not out of scale
or proportion to other similar rooftop structures.
(5) The proposed tower will be setback at least a distance equal to the height of
the tower from any Residential Zone, ID-RS Zone, and ID-RM Zone.
(6) Any equipment associated with the tower facility will be enclosed in an
equipment shed, cabinet, or building, which must be adequately screened
from view of the public right-of-way and any adjacent residential or
commercial property.
(7) The proposed tower will not utilize aback-up generator as a principal power
source. Back-up generators may only be used in the event of a power
outage.
(8) In the CN-1 and CO-1 Zones and in any ID-C Zone that is intended for a
future CN-1 Zone, strobe lighting is prohibited. Therefore, any tower that
requires such illumination is prohibited in these zones. The tower will not
be illuminated by strobe lights unless required by federal regulations. If
alternatives are allowed under federal guidelines, strobe lights may not be
used.
(9) The proposed tower must be designed and constructed to accommodate at
least one additional user, unless in doing so the tower will exceed the 120
foot height limitation or if the Board of Adjustment determines that allowing
the additional height needed to accommodate another user will detract
from the area to the extent that it will prevent future development intended
in the zone. The applicant shall provide a certification by a professional
engineer licensed in this state that the proposed tower will be designed to
permit a second antenna system of comparable size to be added to the
tower above or immediately below the original antenna system.
(10) If use of the tower is discontinued, the tower and any associated equipment
must be removed by the owner of the tower, the operator, or the owner of
the property within one year of discontinuance of use and the land graded
and re-planted to prevent erosion. The applicant shall present a signed
lease agreement, a recorded declaration of covenants, or other
satisfactory evidence acknowledging this obligation.
6. Communication Transmission Facilities in Industrial and Research Park Zones
and the ID-RP and ID-I Zones
a. Communications antennae are permitted in all Industrial and Research Park Zones
and in the ID-I and ID-RP Zones, provided the antenna is mounted on another
structure allowed in the zone, such as a rooftop, light pole, or utility pole.
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b. Communications towers are allowed in the ID-I, I-1 and I-2 Zones and by special
exception in the ID-RP, RDP and ORP Zones, provided the following conditions
are met:
(1) The proposed tower will be setback at least a distance equal to the height of
the tower from any Residential Zone, ID-RS Zone, and ID-RM Zone.
(2) The tower and any associated equipment, buildings, or structures must be
screened from the public right-of-way and any bordering Residential or
Commercial Zone to at least the S3 standard (See Article 14-5F, Screening
and Buffering Standards).
(3) The proposed tower must be designed and constructed to accommodate at
least two additional users. The applicant shall provide a certification by a
professional engineer licensed in this state that the proposed tower will be
designed to permit two additional antenna systems of comparable size to
be added to the tower above or immediately below the original antenna
system.
(4) If use of the tower is discontinued, the tower and any associated equipment
must be removed by the owner of the tower, the operator, or the owner of
the property within one year of discontinuance of use and the land graded
and re-planted to prevent erosion. The applicant shall present a signed
lease agreement, a recorded declaration of covenants, or other
satisfactory evidence acknowledging this obligation.
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.
Pass and approved this~20th day of n~ ~hPr , 20~_•
M Y `~ ~ Approved by
ATTEST: 9 .L~ IICG ~~Z~'C~~l;, .°> '? ~ jam;
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It was moved by Wright and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Bailey
x Champion
~_ Correia
X Hayek
g O'Donnell
x Wilburn
X Wright
0' Donnell that the Ordinance
First Consideration 9/29/2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Bailey, Champion, Correia,
Wright. NAYS: None.. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 10 / 6 / 2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Correia, Hayek, 0' Donnell,
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 10/28/2009
Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn,
Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion
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Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5251 (REZ09-00005)
ORDINANCE NO. 09-4359
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 3,450 SQUARE FEET OF LAND LOCATED AT 611 SOUTHGATE
AVENUE FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO INTENSIVE COMMERICAL (CI-1) (REZ09-
00005)
WHEREAS, the applicant, The Breese Co, Inc., has requested a rezoning of 3,450 square feet of land
located at 611 Southgate Avenue from Community Commercial (CC-2) to Intensive Commercial (CI-1 ); and
WHEREAS, the address of 611 Southgate Avenue encompasses two lots, Lot 8 and Lot 9, with Lot 9
currently zoned CC-2 and Lot 8 zoned CI-1;and
WHEREAS, the applicant intends to shift the lot line of Lot 8, 23 feet to the east by plat of survey; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Zoning Code states that where the zones designated on the Zoning Map are
bounded approximately by lot lines, the lot lines shall be construed to be the boundaries of the zones. The
intent of this provision is that no lot shall be divided by a zone boundary;" and
WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to shift the zoning boundary to mirror the lot line adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is in the South Planning District, which designates this area as
appropriate for intensive commercial development;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed rezoning and determined
that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. Property legally described as THE WEST 23.00 FEET OF LOT 9, BLOCK 7,
BRAVERMAN CENTER, IOWA CITY, IOWA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 8 AT PAGE 69 IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER,
CONTAINING 0.08 ACRE (3450 SQUARE FEET) AND IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND
RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, is hereby reclassified from its current zoning designation of Community
Commercial (CC-2) Zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone.
SECTION III. ZONING MAP. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to change the
zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval
and publication of this ordinance bylaw.
SECTION IV. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the
Ciry Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and to record the same, at the
office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at the owner's expense, all as provided bylaw.
SECTION V. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION VI. 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 VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
public n, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 20th day of October 2009 .
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Ordinance No. 09-4359
Page 2
It was moved by Hayek and seconded by Correia 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 9/29/2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Champion, Correia,
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 10/6/2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Hayek, O'Donnell,
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 10/28/2009
Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright,Bailey,
Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion,Correi~
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Prepared by: Kevin O'Malley, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5053
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4,
"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" SECTION 3-
4-3, ENTITLED "POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE," OF THE CITY CODE, TO
INCREASE OR CHANGE WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 384, Code of Iowa (2009), the City of Iowa City is authorized to establish
and provide for the collection of rates to pay for the City's utility systems; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to increase certain fees and charges in order to fund the costs of
operations; and
WHEREAS, the City currently charges a $15 fee for returned check/automatic debit for payment of City utility
services; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council proposes to increase the fee for returned checks/automatic debits for
payment of City utility services to cover operational costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 3, Chapter 4, Section 3, entitled "Potable Water Use and Service," of the
City Code is hereby amended by:
a. Repealing the subsection entitled "Water Service Charges" in Section 3-4-3 and substituting the following
in lieu thereof:
Amount of Fee, Charge,
Bond, Fine or Penalty
Water Service Charges (14-3A-4) Meter Size
Inches Charge
Minimum monthly user sia 6.41
charges for water service $/ 7.00
for the first 100 cubic feet 1 8.26
or less of water used, 1'/z 16.47
based on meter size 2 22.14
3 40.91
4 71.37
6 143.61
The minimum charges for larger meters will be based on comparative costs to a 6" meter. The minimum
monthly charge for an account holder who furnishes and maintains the meter at the account holder's cost will
be based on the minimum for a sra" meter, regardless of the size.
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Page 2
There will be no minimum monthly charge for asingle-purpose water meter for the months of November to
March if no water is used.
Monthly
Usage Charge
Cu. Ft.
Monthly user charges for water in excess of 101 to 2.99
100 cu. ft. per month for dual purpose water 3,000 per 100 cu. ft
meters cu.ft.
Over 2.15
3,000 per 100 cu. ft
cu.ft.
Single-purpose meter charges for water Over 100 2.99
in excess of 100 cu. ft. per month per 100 cu. ft
Returned check/ automatic bank debit for 25.00
payment of city utility services
Discount for combined accounts enrolled in 1.00
SurePay, per billing
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, to be collected as set forth in §14-3A-4, City Code.
Passed and approved this day of
2009.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
App ved by
City Attorney's Office
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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 10/6/2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donne
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 1OJ20/2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published
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Prepared by: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
ORDINANCE NO. 09-4360
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES", CHAPTER 5, "PROHIBITIONS
AND RESTRICTIONS", SECTION 3, "CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION IN PUBLIC PLACES
AND CITY BUILDINGS TO EXCLUDE PROPERTY LEASED FROM THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF
99 YEARS OR MORE FROM THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE AND POSSESSION OF
ALCOHOL IN A CITY PARK.
WHEREAS, City Code currently prohibits consumption or possession of an alcoholic beverage in a
city park unless purchased from anon-profit entity that has an agreement with the City with respect to city
property over which the entity has control for specified times on specified days; and
WHEREAS, the University of Iowa has a 99 year lease for approximately 1.76 acres of Terrell Mill
Park for the construction, operation and maintenance of a Boathouse Facility and under the terms of the
lease, the University is responsible for managing, maintaining and repairing the leased property and the
improvements thereon; and
WHEREAS, said lease for the boathouse facility defines the property and gives the University control
of the facility for 99 years and includes an indemnification provision; and
WHEREAS, the University desires, on occasion, to serve alcohol on the premises; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to amend City Code to exclude property leased from
the City for a period of 99 years or more from the prohibition on the use and possession of alcohol in a
city park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS. Section 4-5-3(B) of the City Code is repealed and the following is
substituted in lieu thereof:
B. A person shall not consume or possess an alcoholic beverage in a city park, except if
said person has purchased said alcoholic beverage from an "authorized entity", and is on an
"authorized site", as those terms are defined in this section'. This subsection shall not apply to
property within a city park that is leased to another entity for 99 years or more.
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.
and approved thi~,20th day of OCtohPr , 2009.
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It was moved by Correia and seconded by wri~ht that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
_~ Bailey
x Champion
x Correia
x Hayek
x O'Donnell
x Wilburn
~_ Wright
First Consideration 9 / 29 / 2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Wilburn, Wright,
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 10/6/2009
Vote for passage: AYES: Champion, Correia,
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 10/28/2009
Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnel
Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey.