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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-30 OrdinanceDEFEATED Prepared by: Melody Rockwell, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319/356-5251 ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE D, ENTI- TLED "RESIDENTIAL ZONES," SECTION 5, ENTITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVA- TION RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNC-12)," TO CLARIFY THE NUMBER OF ROOMERS PER- MITTED IN DUPLEX UNITS IN THE RNC-12 ZONE. WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12) zone was created to "stabi- lize certain existing residential neighborhoods;" and WHEREAS, areas that are now zoned RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation Residential, were previously zoned RM-12, Low Density Multi- Family Residential; and WHEREAS, all uses or buildings which con- formed to the requirements of the RM-12 zone prior to January 1, 1993, are considered con- forming uses in the RNC-12 zone; and WHEREAS, there is a dmcrepancy between the number of roomers permitted in a duplex unit in the RM-12 zone (two roomers) and the RNC-12 zone (one roomer); and WHEREAS, allowing the same number of roomers in both zones fo~ duplex units, as is the case for single-family residences and multi-family residences in the RM-12 and RNC-12 zones, will clarify the density requirement for duplexes in the RNC-12 zone. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. AMENDMENTS. Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article D, Section 5, entitled "Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-12)," is hereby amended by repealing subsection 14-6D-5C1, and adding a new sub- section 14-6D-5C1 to read as follows: 37/ Ordinance No. Page 2 1. A maximum of two (2) roomers in single- family dwellings and two (2) roomers in each dwelling unit in duplexes, provided additional off-street parking spaces shall be furnished at the ratio of one-half (1/2) space per morner. Multi-family dwellings shall be permitted two (2) mornere per dwelling unit. 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 All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.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 ad- judged 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 unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this __ day of MAYOR A'i-I'EST: CITY CLERK Ordinance No. Page __ It was moved by and seconded by Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call thero were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Baker Kubby Lehman ,. Norton Novick Thornberry Vanderhoef that the First Consideration Vote for passage: A¥~.s: None. RAYS: Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. ABSENT: Second Consideration Vote for passage: Date published Norton, Novick, Thornberry, None RECEIVEO FRIENDS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION P.O. Box 2001, Iowa City, Iowa 52244 27 January 1996 City Council Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Council Members: At a recent meeting of the Board of Friends of Historic Preser- vation, several members expressed concern about a proposed change to the recently created RNC-12 zone. As we understand it, this change would allow for a slight increase in legal occu- pancy. While we can sympathize with the problems City staff have to deal with when all structures within a zone do not have the same occupancy rules, we would like to encourage the Council to keep the RNC-12 zone as it is. This zone was designed to help conserve and preserve neighbor- hoods and their character. Part of that character is the physical appearance of houses and their lots. This zone is especially important for our older neighborhoods. We are con- cerned that any eroding of the RNC-12 guidelines could lead to unsympathetic remodeling and additions. We are also con- cerned that parking regulations could lead to more yards being turned into parking lots to accomodate increased occupancy. The RNC-12 zone is good for neighborhoods. We hope the Council will support it as it is currently written. Best wishes, Paula Brandt President ORDINANCE NO, 96-3711 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," TO ALLOW RECY- CLING PROCESSING FACILITIES IN THE I-1, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, ZONE AND RELATED AMENDMENTS WHEREAS, the Zoning Chapter doss not presently specifically define and regulate the processing of recyclable materials any different- ly than it does a "junkyard;" WHEREAS, the City believes that recycling is a much different use than that of a "junlward" and should be regulated as such; and WHEREAS, the City feels that the I-1, Gener- al Industrial, zone is an appropriate location for recycling processing facilities provided that certain development standards are adhered to. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," of the City Code is hereby amended as follows: a. Article B, entitled "Zoning Definitions," Section 2, "Definitions," is hereby amended by adding a definition of "RECYCLABLE MATERI- ALS" as follows: RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Reusable materials including, but not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, cardboard, and paper products which are intended for reuse, remanufacture or reconstitution for the purpose of using the altered form. "Recy- clable materials" does not include automo- biles or other vehicles or machinery and their components, structural steel materials and equipment, hazardous chemicals or materials such as used motor oil and dis- carded automobile batteries, or biodegrad- able materials such as yard waste. b. Article 8, entitled "Zoning Definitions," Section 2, "Definitions," is hereby amended by adding a definition of "RECYCLING PROCESS- ING FACILITY" as follows: RECYCLING PROCESSING FACILITY: A totally enclosed building used for the col- lection, storage and processing of recycla- hie materials for efficient shipment, or to an end users specifications, by such means as baling, briquetting, compacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, sorting, 37; Ordinance No. 96-3711 Page 2 shredding or cleaning, but not by process- es involving heat for melting, smelting or burning. A "recycling processing facility" does not include a "salvage yard" as de- fined in this Chapter. c. Article B, entitled "Zoning Definitions," Section 2, "Definitions," is hereby amended by changing the term JUNKYARD to SALVAGE YARD as follows: SALVAGE YARD: An area where waste and discarded or salvaged materials are bought, sold, exchanged, baled or packed, disassembled, stored or handled, including the dismantling or "wrecking" or automo- biles or other vehicles or machinery. A "salvage yard" is also a housewrecking yard, used lumber yard and place for stor- age of salvaged building materials and structural steel materials and equipment. d. Article H, entitled "industrial Zones," Sec- tion 1, "General Industrial Zone (I-1)," Subsec- tion C, "Provisional Uses," is hereby amended by adding Subsection 14-6H-1C4 as follows: 4. Recycling processing facility, provided: a. All unloading and storage of materi- als, including processed materials, shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings; and b. incidental outdoor storage areas, including the storage of empty waste containers and collection vehicles, but not including the outdoor storage of discarded or recyclable materials, shall be screened from view of adjacent property located in an R or C zone and from public streets, and shall not be permitted in any front yard. Such screening shall meet the re- quirements of Article S of this Chapter; and c. The exterior storage of full or par- tially full waste containers shall be prohib- ited, however, collection containers for recyclable materials that are open to the public may be located outdoors, provided that containers are designed to control the spread of litter and debris and that they not be located within a front yard. e. Article H, entitled "industrial Zones," Sec- tion 1, "General Industrial Zone (I-1)," Subsec- tion D, "Special Exceptions," is hereby amend- ed by adding Subsection 14-6H-1D4 as fol- lows: Ordinance No. 96-3711 Page 3 4. Outdoor storage of discarded tires or appliances, excluding the processing or disassembly of said materials, as an acces- sory use to a recycling processing facility, provided: a. The exterior storage area is no greater than 50 % of the size of the ground floor area of the principle structure, or 1,500 square feet, whichever is less; and b. Outdoor storage shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed fence, wall or other solid screen. Such solid screen shell be constructed in such a manner that no outdoor storage shall be visible from an adjacent property, street or highway. Materials shall not be piled against the fence or higher than the height of the fence; and c. The outdoor storage of tires shall not be closer than one hundred feet (100') to any property line; and d. Mosquito abatement measures shall be incorporated into the design of the outdoor storage area. f. Article H, entitled "Industrial Zones," Sec- tion 2, "Heavy Industrial Zone (I-2)," Subsec- tion 14-6H-2D1 is hereby amended as follows: 1. Salvage Yards, subject to the require- ments of Article L of this Chapter. g. Article L, entitled "Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions," Section 14-6L-1K is hereby amended as follows: K. Salvage Yards: 1. No operation shall be permitted within one thousand feet (1,000') of any estab- lished R zone. 2. All outdoor storage shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed fence, wall or other solid screen, except for driveway areas. Such solid screen shall be con- structed on or inside the front, side and rear lot lines and shall be constructed in such a manner that no outdoor storage or selvage operations shall be visible from an adjacent property, street or highway. Storage, either temporary or permanent, between such fence or wall and any prop- arty line is expressly prohibited. Junk or salvage materials shall not be piled against the fence or higher than the height of the fence. Ordinance No. 96-3711 Page 4 3. For fire protection, a fifteen foot {15') wide, unobstructed firebreak completely surrounding the selvage yard shall be maintained. 4. The storage of rags, paper and similar combustible waste shall not be closer than one hundred feet {100') to any property line unless enclosed in a masonry building of not less than four-hour fire-resistive construction. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions 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 effect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 30th ~ay of January, 1996. ATTEST: ~']~,,.~.~.,~.~ ~ ~ CITY CLERK Ao~rm~,ed by_ ~Cit~ r n'ey~f'~ Ordinance No. Page __5 96-3711 It was moved by [~uhhy and seconded by Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Baker Kubby Lehman Norton Novick Thomberry Vanderhoef that the First Consideration I / 16/96 Vote for passage:AYES: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, NovicE, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration Vote for passage: Date published 2/7/96 Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passace 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: Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Ordinance No. Page 2 shredding or cleaning, but not by process- es involving heat for melting, smelting or burning. A "recycling processing facility" does not include a "salvage yard" as de- fined in this Chapter. Article B, entitled "Zoning Definitions," action 2, "Definitions," is hereby amended by the term JUNKYARD to SALVAGE as follows: YARD: An area where waste discarded or salvaged materials are sold, exchanged, baled ,~mbled, stored or handled, the ~antling or "wrecking biles vehicles or A ird" is also a yard, Jmber yard and age of building m~ and structural ~terials d. Article H, "lndustria Sec- tion 1, )," Subsec- tion C, amended by adding as follows: I faciliW, provided: ~d storage of materi- I materials, shall be ~pletely enclosed from an storage 4. Recycling a. All unloadin als, including conducted with buildings; and b. including containers includin outdoor store or materials, shall ~w of adjacent property C zone and from not be permitted in ~. Such screening shall storage areas, )mpty waste icles, but not discarded ~ screened in streets, front re- Jirements of Article L of this Ct and c. The exterior storage of full or ~r- tially full waste containers shall be prohi~- ited, however, collection containers fo~ recycleble materials that are open to the~ public may be located outdoors, provided that containers are designed to control the spread of litter and debris and that they not be located within a front yard. ~ e. Article H, entitled "industrial Zon.es," Sec- tion 1, "General Industrial Zone {I-1),' Subsec- tion D, "Special Exceptions," is hereby amend- ed by adding Subsection 14-eH-1D4 as fol- lows: Ordinance No, Page 3 4. Outdoor storage of discarded tires, appliances, or other approved materials, excluding the processing or disassembly of said materials, as an accessory use to a recycling processing facility, provided: a. The exterior storage area is no greater than 50 % of the size of the round floor area of the principle structure, 1,500 square feet, whichever is less; Outdoor storage shall be conducted within an enclosed fence, wall or )lid screen. Such solid screen shall be cot in such a manner that shall be visible from adjacent toparty, street or high Materials )ll not be piled agair the fence or hi er than the hei! the fence; and c. The or storage of or any other materials not be closer than to any property line; and d. Mosq measures shall be incorporated into design of the outdoor storage f. Article H, entitled al Zones," Sec- tion 2, "Heavy Indu ',1~2)," Subsec- tion 14-6H-2D1 is as follows: 1. Salvage sub the require- ments of A L of this Cha ~r. g. Article and Special Section is hereby am dad as follows: K. Yards: 1. operation shall be permitted o thousand feet (1,000') of b- R zone. All outdoor storage shall be , within an enclosed fence, wall other solid screen, except for driveway areas. Such solid screen shall be con- structed on or inside the front, side and rear lot lines and shall be constructed in such a manner that no outdoor storage or salvage operations shall be visible from an adjacent property, street or highway. Storage, either temporary or permanent, between such fence or wall and any prop- arty line is expressly prohibited. Junk or salvage materials shall not be piled against the fence or higher than the height of the fence. Ordinance No. Page 3 4. Outdoor storage of discar appliances, excluding the disassembly sory use to a recycling pr, provided: a. The exterior greater than 50 % ground floor area of or 1,500 square and b. Outdoor be Material= fence fence The cl, or or as an acces- area is no the size of the principle structure, whichever is less; within ~ shall be conducted enclosed fence, wall or Such solid screen shall in such a manner that no shall be visible from an street or highway. not be piled against the her than the height of the 9or storage of tires or any materials shall not be (100') to any line; and d. Mosq rant measures shall e incorporated design of the outdoor storage area. Article H, entitled i Zones," Sac- 2, "Heavy Industrial 2)," Subsec- tion 14-6H-2D1 is hereby as follows: 1. Salvage Yards, subject to ~t,e require- ments of Article L of this ( ha te~, g. Article L, entitle.d "Provisional U~s and Special Exceptions,' Section 14-6L-1~ is hereby amended as follows: ~ K. Salvage Yards: ~ 1. No operation shall be permitted withih~ one thousand feet (1,000') of any estab- lished R zone. 2. All outdoor storage shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed fence, wall or other solid screen, except for driveway areas. Such solid screen shall be con- structed on or inside the front, side and rear lot lines and shall be constructed in such a manner that no outdoor storage or salvage operations shall be visible from an adjacent property, street or highway. Storage, either temporary or permanent, between such fence or wall and any prop- erty line is expressly prohibited. Junk or salvage materials shall not be piled against the fence or higher than the height of the fence. ORDINANCE NO. 96-3712 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE N, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING," TO REFERENCE THE PARKING FACILITY IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE IN THE OFF-STREET PARK- ING REGULATIONS SECTION OF THE ZONING CHAPTER. WHEREAS, in 1992, the City Council adopt- ed a Parking Facility Impact Fee Ordinance to provide a mechanism for property owners in the Near Southside Parking Facility District to pay a fee in lieu of providing a portion of the required on-site parking; and WHEREAS, when redevelopment of proper- ties occurs within the parking facility district, property owners need to be aware of the parking facility impact fee requirements as well as the off-street parking regulations for the project; and WHEREAS, such a cross.reference can be provided by amending the off-street parking regulations of the Zoning Chapter to include a reference to the parking facility impact fee section of the City Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. APPROVAL. Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading," Section 1, entitled "Off- Street Parking and Loading Requirements," is hereby amended by repealing in its entirety the preface paragraph of subsection J, entitled" Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spac- es," and in lieu thereof a new preface para- graph of subsection 14-6N-1J, "Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces," is hereby created and enacted as follows: J. Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces: Prior to the occupation of a build- ing or commencement of a principal use, a minimum number of off-street parking and stacking spaces shall be provided in all zones, except in the CB-10 Zone, unless specifically required; except in the CN-1 Zone where the use of land banking is ap- proved, as provided in subsection I1 of this Article; and except in the Near Southside Parking Facility District, where a parking facility impact fee may be required in lieu of providing all or a portion of on-site parking, Ordinance No. 96-3712 Page 2 as provided in Section 14-9A, Parking Facili- ty impact Fees. In the CN-1 Zone, in order to avoid excessive amounts of paving, not more than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the required amount of off-street parking may be provided without approval of a special exception by the Board of Adjust- ment. In the Near Southside Parking Facility District, where some parking is provided on site, all such off-street parking and stacking spaces must be provided prior to the occu- pancy of a building or commencement of a principal use. The minimum number of off- street parking and stacking spaces shall be as follows: SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be ad- judged 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 unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this qO~h day of January ,19 96 Ordinance No. Page 3 It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Baker Kubby Lehman Norton Novick Thomberry Vanderhoef ThornbeEry that the First Consideration 1 I_t6/q~ Vote for passage: AYES: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thronberry, Vanderhoef Baker, Kubby. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration 1/23/96 Vote for passage: AYES: Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published 2/7/96 ORDINANCE NO. 96-3714 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, =CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER ~., "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 384, Code of Iowa (1993), the City of Iowa City is authorized to establish and provide for the collection of rates to pay for the City's utility systems, including the Citv's water supply and treatment system; and WHEREAS, water rates, which were last increased in 1995, are proposed to be increased to generate adequate revenues to pay the costs of operation, maintenance, necessary expansion and debt service for the City's potable water supply and treatment system; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is required to comply with federal safe drinking water standards, and is planning to construct a new water supply and treatment facility end distribution system; and WHEREAS, water rates for fees and charges will fund this major project over time; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council proposes to increase water user fees by 30% for billings on or after March 1, 1996 to finance the necessary improvements. 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 "Single-Purpose Meter Fee" in Section 3-4-3 and adding a new section entitled "Meter Charge" to read as follows: Meter Size (inches/ Fee. Meter Charge (Nonrefundable)114-3A-4) 6/eto % $ 70.00 % 100.00 I 134.00 1 ½ 286.00 2 392.00 4 1434.00 6 2782.00 Ordinance No. 96-3714 Page 2 b. Repealing the subsection entitled "Water Service Charges" in Section 3-4-3 and adding a new section entitled "Water Services Charges" to read as follows: Water Service Charges (14-3A-4) Minimum monthly user charges for water service for the first 200 cubic feet or less of water used, based on meter size Amount of Fee, Charge, Bond, Fine or Penalty Meter Size March I, 1996 (inches) Char. qe 5/. $ 8.54 % 9.35 1 11.04 1 Y~ 22.01 2 29.58 3 54.65 4 95.36 6 191.91 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 5/8" meter, regardless of the size. There will be no minimum monthly charge for a single-purpose water meter from November to March for those months during which no water is used. Monthly user charges for water in excess of 200 cu. ft. per month for dual purpose water meters Single-purpose meter charges for water in excess of 200 cu. ft. per month Returned check/automatic bank debit for payment of water services Discount for combined accounts enrolled in sure pay, per billing Monthly Usage March I, 1996 (Cu. Ft.) Char. qe 201 to $2.00/100 cu. ft. 3,000 cu.ft. Over 1.43/100 cu. ft. 3,000 cu.ft. Over 200 $2.00/100 cu. ft. Charge 910.00 1.00 Ordinance No. 96-3714 Page 3 c. Repealing subsection entitled "Temporary Water Use" in Section 3-4-3, and adding a new section entitled "Temporary Water Use" to read as follows: Temporary Water Use (14-3A-4B) Char. qe During construction for the first 90 days from the date of the connection to the service line for a new service or a maximum of 90 days for reconstruction Single* and two-family residences, per month Multi-family residences, per month Commercial structures, per month After 90 days for any structure, per month until the water meter is installed (1978 Code §32.1-73; 1994 Code) $15.00 $15.00 925.00 $100.00 d. Repealing subsection entitled "Deposit Fee for Combined City Water and/or Sanitary Sewer and/or Solid Waste Collection Accounts" in Section 3-4-3, and adding a new subsection entitled "Deposit Fee for Combined City Water and/or Sanitary Sewer and/or Solid Waste Collection Accounts" to read as follows: Deposit Fee for Combined City Water and/or Sanitary Sewer and/or Solid Waste Collection Accounts (14-3A-5) Residential account, per combined residential service for City water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection service Residential tenant account, per combined residential service for City water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection service Commercial account $75.00 100.00 An amount equal to an average two- month billing for commercial service for City water and/or sanitary sewer service Ordinance No. 96-3714 Page 4 e. Repealing subsection entitled "Delinquency Deposit Fee for Combined Water and/or Sanitary Sewer and/or Solid Waste Collection Accounts" in Section 3-4-3, and adding a new subsection entitled "Delinquency Deposit Fee for Combined Water and/or Sanitary Sewer and/or Solid Waste Collection Accounts" to read as follows: Delinquency Deposit Fee for Combined Water and/or Sanitary Sewer and/or Solid Waste Collection Accounts (14-3A-5) An amount equal to an average two-month billing for the delinquent account f. Repealing the subsection entitled "Fees and Charges for Various Consumer Services" in Section 3-4~3, and adding a new subsection entitled "Fees and Charges for Various Consumer Services" to read as follows: Fees and Charges for Various Consumer Services (Various sections in Title 14, Chapter 3, Article C) Extension of Major Feeder Lines (Oversizlnq) Cost is $354.O0/acre Installation and Connection Fees Size(inches) Cost(PerLinearFoot) 6 $18.00 8 20.00 10 24.00 12 29.70 16 39.40 Service Fees Fee During Normal Working Hours Fee After Normal Working Hours Reconnection of discontinued service $20.00 $40.00 Inspection and removal fee for disconnecting and removing a single-purpose water meter Service for resetting or reading water meter or for re-starting service Posting fee for shutting off water in collection procedure Check leaky water meters Frozen water meters $30.00 $20.00 $20.00 No charge $20.00, plus cost of meter repair Not done after normal working hours $40.00 Not done after normal working hours No charge $40.00, plus cost of meter repair Ordinance No. 96-3714 Page 5 Shut-off of water service at curb and check for exterior leaks Broken hydrant Location of water main for other utilities Fee During Normal Working Hours No charge Repair cost No charge Fee After Normal Working Hours $40.00, plus hourly rate for time over 2 hours $40.00, plus repair No charge Location of City owned water main for private enterprise No charge $40.00, plus hourly rate for time over 2 hours Check water meter accuracy at consumer's request Annual fire hydrant fee for inspec- tion and operation of fire hydrants which are privately owned or owned by other governmental agencies $35.00 If meter is found to be recording accurately $50.00 Not done after normal working hours Not done after normal working hours If service is requested outside normal working hours, a $30.00 after-hour fee shall be charged in addition to the normal working hour fee. In addition, when service time after hours exceeds 2 hours, an additional charge will be added to cover equipment expense and actual employee wages, including overtime. The Water Service Division's normal working hours are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. daily. 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. Ordinance No. 96-3714 Page 6 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. 301;h day of ~]anua~.y ,1996. CiTY CLERK Approved bye,_, . · Ci~ Attorney's Office Date Ordinance No. 96-3714 Page 7 It was moved by Norton and seconded by Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call them were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X X X X Baker Kubby Lehman Norton Novick Thomberry Vanderhoef that the First Consideration Vote for passage: AYES: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker. NAYS: Thornberry. ABSENT: None. Second Considemtion Votefor passage: AYES: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published 1/31/96 ORDINANCE NO. 96-3713 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FI- NANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS. FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 384, Cods of Iowa (1993), the City of Iowa City is autho- rized to establish and provide for the collection of rates to pay for the City's utility systems, including the CiW's wastewater treatment facility system; and WHEREAS, wastewater rates, which were last increased in 1995, are proposed to be increased to generate adequate revenues to pay the costs of operation, maintenance, necessary expansion and debt service for the City's wastewater treatment facilities; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is required to comply with federal wastewater treatment standards, and is planning to make improve- ments to double the treatment capacity of the existing South Wastewater Treatment Plant, and to construct a wastewater interceptor line to connect the two wastewater treatment plants; and WHEREAS, wastewater rates for fees and charges will fund these projects over time; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council pro- poses to increase wastewater user fees by 15% for billings on or after March 1, 1996 to finance the necessary improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 3, Chapter 4, Section 4, entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works User Charges," of the CiW Code should be and is hereby amended by repealing Section 3-4-4 and enacting in lieu thereof a new sec- tion 3-4-4 entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works User Charges" to read as follows: Ordinance No. 96-3713 Page 2 3-4-4: WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS USER CHARGES: Sanitary Sewer Service Charges; Description of Fee, Charge, Bond, Fine or Penalty Minimum Monthly Charge (includes the First $ 9.78 200 Cu. Ft. of Water Used) Monthly Charge for Each Additional 100 Cu. Ft. 2.39 of Water Used Monthly Surcharge BOD (per pound) .22 SS (per pound) .16 Monthly Minimum, Unmetered User 22.05 Manufactured Housing Park, Monthly Minimum 22.05 Per Lot Delinquent Sanitary Sewer Service Account Fee Holding Tank Waste Holding Tank Waste Hauler - Annual Permit Deposit Fee for Combined City Water and/or Sani- tary Sewer and/or Solid Waste Collection Accounts Residential account, per combined residen- tial service for City water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection service Residential tenant account, per combined residential service for City water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection service Delinquency Deposit Fee for Combined City Water and/or Sanitary Sewer and/or Solid Waste Collection Accounts Amount of Fee, Charge, Bond, Fine or Penalty $3.00 for each water service account not paid within 30 days of billing date. Fee is waived for first occurrence in each calendar year. $.03 per gallon ,~800 per year 75.00 $100.00 An amount equal to an average two- month billing for the delin- quent account City Code Chapter, Article or Section Reference 14- 3A-4 1 4-3A-4 14-3A-4 14- 3A~4 14- 3A-4 14-3A-4 14-3A-7 14-3A-4 14-3A-4 14-3A-7 14-3A-5 Ordinance No. 96-3713 Page 3 SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions 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 validiW of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance 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 30th day of January ,'1996. CITY CLERK Approved Date Ordlnanoe No. 96-3713 Page 4 It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by Ordinance as mad be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Baker x~ Kubby x Lehman x , Norton x Novick X Thomberry Vanderhoef ?hnrnh~rry that the First Consideration 1 / 16/96 Vote for passage: AYES: Baker, Kubby, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. NAYS: None. Lehman, Norton, Novick, ABSENT: None. Second Consideration ]/~3/96 Vote Mr passage: AYES: Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novtck, Thornberry. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Dine published 1/31/96 ORDINANCE NO. 96-3715 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING PROCEDURES FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE AND CLARIFY- ING METER ACCESS REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, state law was recently amended to require notice and an opportunity for an informal hearing prior to shutting off city utili- ties and City Code should be amended to conform with state law; and WHEREAS, in order to assure accuracy, provisions requiring City access to City water meters should be strengthened. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "CITY UTILITIES" of the City Code is hereby amended by: a. Repealing Subsection A1, entitled "No- tice," of Section 14-3A-7, "DISCONTINU- ANCE AND RESTORATION OF SERVICE," and adding a new Subsection A1 to read as follows: A. Notice: 1. In the event an account holder fails to pay the full amount of the billing for City utility services within thirty (30) calendar days after the billing date, service may be discontin- ued but only after giving the account holder written notice and an opportu- nity for a hearing before the Director of Finance or designee(s). The written notice shall be mailed by first class mail to the affected account holder not less than twenty-four (24) calen- dar days ("cure period") in advance of discontinuance, and shall state: a) the reason for discontinuance of service; b) the specific account(s) and service location(s) for which payment is delinquent; and c) the amount(s) Ordinance No. 96-3715 Page 2 delinquent, including fees and penal- ties. b. Repealing Section 14-3C-3, CONNECTION TO DISTRIBUTION MAIN, Subsection B, entitled "Service Lines," Paragraph ,5, entitled "Shutoff" and adding a new Sub- section 14-3C-3B5 to read as follows: 5. Shutoff Required: a. An outside stop box shall be pro- vided for each individual building or property for each service line, shall be located between the curb and proper- ty line, shall be visible from the side- walk or public right-of-way and be accessible to the City. For a building or dwelling with more than one dual purpose water meter, an individual shutoff valve shall be provided for each such meter. This can either be done by installing a separate outside stop box for each meter or by install- ing the shutoff valves and meters in a common utility room. If the shutoff valves are located in a utility room, outside access to this room must be provided to the City, including a key. This requirement shall also pertain to an existing building that is being mod- ified to provide for multiple meters. b. If an existing building is modified to provide two or more dual purpose water meters and is served by only one service line and one outside stop box, the account holder shall provide a common utility room with outside access. If the account holder cannot provide a common utility room with outside access, the account(sl attrib- utable to the stop box shall be placed in the property owner's name. The property owner shall then be liable for all accounts attributable to the stop box. In the event that payment is not made on any one of such accounts when due and payable, collection procedures as set forth in City Code §14-3A-7 shall apply. c. Repealing Subsection D, entitled "Aban- doned Service Lines" in Section 14-3C-3, CONNECTION TO DISTRIBUTION MAIN and adding a new subsection entitled "Abandoned Servtce Lines" in lieu thereof to read as follows: Ordinance No. 96-3715 Page 3 D. Abandoned Service Lines: All service lines which are no longer used must be permanently closed off at the distribution water main at the expense of the property owner. This work shall be completed within one (1) calendar year from the date of abandonment. If not completed in the required time, the City or its agent, after written notice to the owner, shall complete the work and bill the property owner. Repealing Subsections Alc and d of the Section entitled "Metered Water Re- quired," Section 14-3C-4, WATER ME- TERS, and adding new Subsections Alc and d as follows: 14-3C-4 WATER METERS A. Metered Water Required: 1. c. A meter charge, in the amount set forth in the schedule of fees, Title 3, Chapter 4 of the City Code, will be required for each meter provided by the City. d. All owners and occupants of property where water meters are located are deemed to have consented to the City's right to enter the owner's and/or occu- pant's property to test water meters where the City has rea- sonable grounds to believe the water meter is not operating according to performance stan- dards of appropriately installed and operating water meters. If access to the meter is not per- mitted, the water service mav, after written notice to the prop- arty owner, be turned off by the City until access is allowed. Repealing Subsection E, entitled "inspec- tions Permitted" in Section 14-3C-4, enti- tled "WATER METERS," and adding a new paragraph E to read as follows: E. Inspections Permitted: All persons occupying and/or owning property where ciw water meters are located shall permit the CiW to inspect all water meters on or within the proper- ty when the City has reasonable grounds to believe the water meter is Ordinance No. 96-3715 Page 4 not operating according to perfor- mance standards of an appropriately installed and operating water meter. If City access is not permitted to the meter, the water may, after written notice to the property owner, be turned off by the City until access is allowed. If City access is not permit- ted to the meter, the City may esti- mate water use for purposes of wastewater treatment charges. SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi- sions 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 unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 30thday of January ,19 96 MAYOR -- .., ATT E ST: ~'~,~'/~z..2 .~ CIT~'-CLERK Approved by ttorney s Office Date Ordinance No 96-3715 Page 5 It was moved by L~hman and seconded by Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Norton that the AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Baker x Kubby 'X Lehman x Norton X Novick -%--"-- Thomberry X Vanderhoef First Consideration 1/16/06 Vote for passage: AYES: Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration 1/23/96 Vote f or passage:AYES: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published 1/31/q6