HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-10 Public hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will
be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at
7:00 p.m. on the 5th day of October, 2005, in
Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at
the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the
Council will consider:
An ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified
Development Code" by repealing chapters 4, 6
and 9 and replacing them with the new Title 14
Zoning Code, amending portions of chapters 1
and 5, renumbering chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10
and 11, and repealing Chapter 12.
A Copy of the proposed ordinance is on file for
public examination in the office of the City Clerk,
City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to
make their views known for Council consideration
are encouraged to appear at the above- ·
mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Prepared by: Mitchel T. Behr, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" BY:
REPEALING CHAPTERS 4, 6 AND 9 AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE NEW TITLE '14
ZONING CODE, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 1 AND 5, RENUMBERING
CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, '10 AND 11, AND REPEALING CHAPTER '12.
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan provides a vision for future development of Iowa
City's neighborhoods, commercial and industrial districts and public spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Plan envisions healthy neighborhoods providing an array of housing
options for the city's diverse population, preservation of historic neighborhoods and landmarks,
attractive and vibrant commercial districts, economically sound industrial districts, preservation
of environmental assets and accessible trails, parks and open space; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Code adopted in 1983 does not contain the tools necessary to
implement the vision of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, after considerable deliberation and public discussion, the Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a new Zoning Code based on the
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to update the Zoning Code to implement the
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend other chapters of the Code to be consistent with
the proposed Zoning Code.
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. By repealing Title 14, "Unified Development Code," Chapter 4, Land Control and
Development," Chapter 6, "Zoning," and Chapter 9, "Development Fees," and
substituting in lieu thereof the "TITLE 14, ZONING CODE" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
B. By renumbering Title 14, Chapter 8, "Airport Zoning," to Title 14, Chapter 6 within the
"TITLE 14, ZONING CODE" attached hereto.
C. By renumbering and renaming Title 14, Chapter 7, "Land Subdivision."
D. By renumbering Title 14, Chapter 1, "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right of Way" and
amending it as follows:
1. Section 14-1A-7 is deleted in its entirety and substituted in lieu thereof is
the following: "No person shall construct or cause to be constructed any
encroachment into or over the public right of way, except as specifically
allowed by City Code. For any such encroachment into or over the public
right of way that is specifically allowed by City Code, including signs,
buildings, and other structures, a Use of Public Right-Of-Way Agreement
must be signed by the property owner and approved by the City as a part
of the approval process."
2. Section 14-1B is deleted in its entirety and sUbstituted in lieu thereof is
the following: Before any person shall cut any curb on any street in the
City, the person shall first obtain an Access Permit from the Department
of Public Works, which permit shall be issued only on condition that the
curb cutting be done in accordance with the provisions of Article 14-5C of
the City Code, Access Management Standards.
3. Section 14-1C-2 is deleted in its entirety and substituted in lieu thereof is
the following: Sidewalks must be located within the public right-or-.way so
that the line of the inner edge of the sidewalk is one foot from the
property line. In cases where there is practical difficulty meeting this
location standard, the City Engineer may modify the location of a
sidewalk.
4. Section 14-1C-3A is deleted in its entirety and substituted in lieu thereof
is the following: Sidewalks must be constructed, reconstructed and
rePaired in accordance with the Iowa City Municipal Design Standards, as
amended.
5. Section 14-1C-3C is deleted in its entirety and substituted in lieu thereof
is the following: The City Engineer may order the repair, replacement, or
reconstruction of a public sidewalk upon written notice and as provided
by State Law. Such order and written notice shall constitute issuance of a
permit as required in subsection B, above.
6. Section 14-1E-1 is deleted in its entirety.
7. Section 14-1E-2 is renumbered to 14-1E-1 and amended by deletion of
the definitions for "Sign" and "Signs in Public Places" and substitution in
lieu thereof the following definitions: "SI(~N: As defined in Article 14-9C,
Sign Definitions" and "PUBL:[C PLACE: Any public street, way, place,
alley, sidewalk, park, square, plaza and City-owned right of way or any
other public property owned or controlled by the City and dedicated for
public use."
8. Section 14-1E-3 is deleted in its entirety and substituted in lieu thereof as
section 14-1E-2 is the following: "RESTRICTIONS: No privately-owned
signs shall be placed on or over a public place, except as provided for in
Section 14-5B-10 of the City Code."
9. Section 14-1E-4 is deleted in its entirety.
Ordinance No.
Page 3
E. By renumbering Title 14, Chapter 2, "Public Utilities and City Right of Way."
F. By renumbering Title 14, Chapter 3, "City Utilities."
G. By renumbering Title 14, Chapter 10, "Standards For Public Works Improvement
Projects."
H. By renumbering Title 14, Chapter 11, "Penalties."
I. By deleting Title 14, Chapter 12, in its entirety.
J. By renumbering Title 14, Chapter 5, "Building and Housing" and amending it as
follows:
1. Section 14-5H is deleted in its entirety, and substituted in lieu thereof is the
"SITE PLAN REVIEW" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. Upon final passage, approval and publication of this Ordinance, as
provided by law, because this ordinance redesignates "Residential/Office Zone (R/O)" to "Mixed
Use Zone (MU)", and "Public Zone (P)" to "Neighborhood Public Zone (P-l)" and "Institutional
Public Zone (P-2)," the Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to change references
on the zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, accordingly.
SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such 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 V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage,
approval and publication.
Passed and approved this __ day of ,20
MAYOR Appr~
ATTEST: /~ , v'---~---~~
CITY CLERK City Attorney's Office
S:/LEGAL/Mitch/B/Zoning Code Rewrite/Ordinance/New Zoning Code Ordinance
ZONING CODE text
Previously distributed in 9/20/05 Regular City Council
Meeting Folder
Agenda Item # 4a
Electronically under "ordinance" subfolder
Pages 1-438
Recommended Draft
9/27/05
Site Plan Review
CHAPTER 1. INTENT AND APPLICABILITY
It is the purpose of this Title to establish a procedure which will enable the City to review
certain proposed improvements of property within the City in order to ensure the orderly and
harmonious development of property in a manner that will:
A. Promote the most beneficial relation between present and proposed uses of land;
B. Allow development of property commensurate with the present and foreseeable availability
and capacity of City facilities and services; The following factors shall be considered in
arriving at a conclusion concerning proposed development of property:
1. The projected population of the proposed development or the proposed intensity of
use and the effect the proposal will have on the capacity of existing water and
sanitary sewer lines to avoid overloading existing systems;
2. Zoning regulations at the time of the proposal;
3. The City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended, and other specific community plans;
4. The City's plans for future construction and provision for public facilities and services;
and
5. The existing and planned City facilities and services for the area which will be
affected by the proposed site use.
C. Ensure compliance with the City Code, as amended, including applicable zoning
regulations, approved subdivision plats, public works standards, and public safety
standards;
D. Encourage adequate provision of surface and subsurface storm water drainage in order to
assure that future development and other properties in the City will not be adversely
affected;
E. Provide screening of parking, truck loading, solid waste disposal and outdoor storage areas
from adjacent properties;
F. Provide for orderly, safe, and efficient circulation of traffic in the development and
throughout the City;
G. Minimize adverse environmental impacts on the developing property.
Recommended Draft
9/27/05
A. Site Plan Review Required
1. The standards in this Title are in addition to those required by the Uniform Building
Code, as amended, and apply to commercial, industrial, and multi-unit residential
development.
2. Site plans must be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the City according to the
provisions of this Title prior to the issuance of a building permit for any development
on any lot, tract or parcel of land as those terms are defined in Title 14, Zoning Code,
except as exempted below.
B. Exemptions
Site Plan Review is not required for the development of one single family dwelling or one
two-family dwelling or related accessory structures in any zoning district. However, such
uses and structures are not exempt from other applicable provisions of the City Code,
including requirements of the Uniform Building Code, as amended.
C. r4ajor Site Plans
Major site plans are required for all of the following types of development:
~.. Construction of over 12 units residential development and any additions or alterations
to existing development containing over 12 units residential; or
2. Over 10,000 square feet of nonresidential floor area.
D. Minor Site Plans
Minor site plans are required for all development that does not require a major site plan,
except as exempted in subsection B, Exemptions, above.
E, Sensitive Areas Development Plan
A Sensitive Areas Development Plan may be required for properties containing
environmentally sensitive features as set forth in Article 14-5]: of the City Code, Sensitive
Lands and Features. The requirements and exemptions for regulated sensitive features are
set forth in Article 14-5]:. Level ]: Sensitive Areas Review shall be in accordance with the all
procedures and approval processes set forth in Chapter 2 of this Title, except for Section
18-2-2, Submittal Requirements. Submittal requirements for Level ]: Sensitive Areas Review
are set forth in Article 14-5:[, based on the type of regulated feature(s) that exist on the
subject property.
Recommended Draft
9/27/05
CHAPTER 2. PROCEDURES AND SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS
An application for site plan approval for all development shall be submitted to the City and shall
meet the following requirements:
A. A minimum of two copies of minor site plans and four copies of major site plans containing
all required information.
B. The required review fee, as established by resolution of the City Council, shall accompany
the application for site plan approval.
C. Within twenty-four hours of submitting an application for major site plan approval, the
applicant shall post notice of intent to develop on the site. The notice to be posted will be
provided by the City and shall be posted as directed by the City.
A. Minor Site Plan
Minor site plans submitted for approval must include information as specified below:
1. Date of preparation and north arrow.
2. A scale no smaller than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100')
3. Legal description or street address of the property.
4. Name and address of the owner of record of the property, the applicant and the
person(s) preparing the site plan, and the name and address of the applicant's
attorney, if any.
5. Property lines with dimensions to the nearest one-tenth of a foot (1/10') and total
square footage or acreage of the site.
6. Total number and types of dwelling units proposed, proposed uses for all building,
total floor area of each building and any other information which may be necessary to
determine the number of off-street parking and loading spaces required by Title 14,
Zoning Code.
7. Location and exterior dimensions of all existing and proposed structures or additions,
including setback distance from property boundary lines and distance between
structures.
8. Location, grade and dimension of all existing and proposed paved surfaces, including
parking and loading areas, entrance and exit drives, pedestrian walkways, bicycle
storage areas, dividers, curbs, islands and other similar permanent improvements.
9. Location of all existing and proposed outdoor recycling, trash, solid waste, and
dumpster areas and methods of screening such areas.
10. Location and type of all existing and proposed signs. Proposed signs may require a
separate sign permit (See Article 14-5B, Sign Regulations).
Recommended Draft
9/27/05
:1.1.. Plans and proposed methods for the prevention and control of soil erosion for the
development.
1.2. A landscaping plot plan is required indicating all existing trees eight inches or larger
in diameter measured at a point six inches above the ground level. In addition, the
plot plan must distinguish the existing or proposed trees or landscaping intended to
satis~ tree requirements or screening requirements of the City Code (See 14-5A-5I,
Landscaping and Tree Requirements within Parking Areas and 14-5E, Landscaping
and Tree Standards, and any other applicable screening required according to Title
14, Zoning Code.)
1.:3. Location of the following features of the site:
a. Streams and other water bodies, including wetlands;
b. Areas subject to flooding from a 100-year event;
1.4. Location, amount and type of proposed lighting, fences, walls or other screening.
:!.5. A detailed lighting plan and photometrics layout which shows the location, type,
height, and intensity of all existing and proposed exterior lighting on the property.
The photometrics layout must show the foot-candles generated by all lights on the
property and provide the total outdoor light output as measured in initial lumens from
all bulbs used in outdoor light fixtures. The lighting plan and photometrics layout
must comply with the standards specified in Article 14-5G, Outdoor Lighting
Standards.
16. Location and specifications for any existing or proposed aboveground or below-
ground storage facilities for any chemical, salts, flammable materials or hazardous
materials.
1.7. Other data and information as may be reasonably required by the Building Official.
B. Major Site Plans
Submittal information for major site plans must include all the information contained in
subsection A of this Section, plus the following additional information:
1.. Existing and proposed contours at intervals not to exceed 5 feet provided at least 2
contours are shown. Contours of neighboring properties must be provided when
deemed necessary by the City.
2. When deemed necessary by the City, a complete storm water runoff plan, including
grades and/or elevations of storm sewer systems, direction of surface flow, detention
areas, outlet control structures and devices and storm water calculations (See Article
15-3G, Storm Water Collection, Discharge, and Runoff).
3. Location and size of existing and proposed utilities, including water, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, gas, electrical telephone, cable TV, plus all existing or proposed fire
hydrants.
4. A typical cross section of all proposed streets, alleys and parking areas showing
roadway location, type of curb and gutter, paving and sidewalks to be installed.
5. A complete traffic circulation and parking plan.
Recommended Draft
9/27/05
A. The City shall review and approve, review and approve with conditions, or review and
deny all site plans submitted under this Title within 21 working days after application,
without requiring submission of the plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
B. Upon submission of a major site plan, the Building Official shall promptly convey a copy of
the major site plan to the Department of Public Works and the Department of Planning
and Community Development for their review and comments. The Departments of
Planning and Community Development, Public Works and Housing and Inspection Services
shall review the site plan to determine if the design conforms to the standards set forth in
this Article. The Departments of Planning and Community Development and Public Works
shall forward their recommendations to the Department of Housing and Inspection
Services within ten (10) working days after date of submission of a major site plan to the
city.
C. For major site plans, the Department of Housing and Inspection Services or those owners
of 20 percent or more of the property location within 200 feet of the exterior boundaries of
the proposed development site may request a review by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The request must be in writing and must be filed with the Building Official
within 20 days of submission of the original application or within 20 days of the posting
requirements set forth in Section 18-2-1, above, whichever is later. When such a request is
received, the Planning and Zoning Commission may review and approve, review and
approve with conditions, or review and deny said plan within 20 working days of receipt of
the written request for Planning and Zoning Commission review. The Commission's scope
of review shall be the same as that of the Building Official and the Department of Housing
and Inspection Services.
D, Upon site plan approval by the Building Official or the Plan and Zoning Commission, a
building permit may be issued.
The approval of any site plan shall remain valid for one year after the date of approval, The
approved site plan shall be null and void if a building permit has not been issued within one
year of the site pan approval or if actual construction has not commenced within eighteen (18)
months of the site plan approval. "Actual construction" shall mean that the permanent
placement of construction materials has started and is proceeding without undue delay.
Any approved site plan may be amended in accordance with the standards and procedures
established herein. However, the Building Official may waive such procedures and fees in the
event the Building Official determines that the proposed amendment involves only a minor
change in the approved site plan and is in compliance with the site plan review standards. For
the purposes of this Section minor changes may include, but are not limited to the following:
A. A change to move building walls within the confines of the smallest rectangle that would
have enclosed each originally approved building, to relocate building entrances or exits or
to shorten building canopies.
Recommended Draft
9/27/05
B. A change to a more restrictive use, provided there is no change in the amount of off-street
parking as originally approved.
C. A change in angle of parking or a parking aisle width, provided there is no reduction in the
amount of off-street parking as originally approved.
D. A change in location of the ingress and egress drives of not more than 100 feet, provided
such change is approved by the City and is in compliance with the provisions of Article 14-
5C, Access Management Standards.
E. A substitution of plant species, provided the substituted species is similar in nature and in
screening effects and is otherwise in compliance with City Code requirements.
I:. A change in type and design of lighting fixture, provided there will be no change in the
intensity of light at the property boundary and the proposed fixture is in compliance with
the applicable provisions of Article 14-6G, Outdoor Lighting Standards.
G. A change to increase peripheral yards.
H. The replacement of paved areas with landscaping, provided adequate parking facilities are
retained.
Recommended Draft
9/27/05
CHAPTER 3. SITE PLAN DESIGN STANDARDS
All site plans submitted for City approval must comply with the following design standards.
These standards are the minimum standards necessary to safeguard the public health, safety,
aesthetics and general welfare of the City and are necessary to fulfill the intent of the Zoning
Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan as amended and other specific community plans.
A. Drainage
The design of the proposed development shall make adequate provision for surface and
subsurface drainage to limit the rate of increased runoff of surface water to adjacent and
downstream property so that the proposed development will not substantially and
materially increase the natural flow onto adjacent downstream property.
B. Utility Connections
The design of the proposed development shall make adequate provision for connection to
water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electrical and other public utility lines within the
capacity limits of those utility lines.
C, Fire Safety
The design of the proposed development shall make adequate provision for fire protection
and for building placement, acceptable location of flammable materials and other
measures to ensure fire safety.
D, Erosion and Sedimentation Control
The design of the proposed development shall comply with the standards for erosion and
sedimentation control established in the City design standards in order to protect adjoining
or surrounding property. The development plan shall consider the topography and soils of
the site to achieve the lowest potential for erosion.
E. Landscape Preservation
So far as practical, the landscape shall be preserved in its natural state by minimizing tree
and soil removal and by topographic modifications which result in maximum harmony with
adjacent areas. Structures and other site improvements shall be located in such a manner
that the maximum number of trees are preserved on the site. The development plan shall
identify existing trees to be preserved and trees to be removed and shall specify measures
to be utilized to protect trees during construction. To the extent reasonably feasible, all
wetlands shall be retained in their natural state or consistent with their functions and
values or be replaced with a wetland of equal or greater value.
F. Vehicle and Pedestrian Circulation
The design of vehicle and pedestrian circulation shall be provided for safe and convenient
flow of vehicles and movement of pedestrians and shall, to the greatest extent reasonably
possible, prevent hazards to adjacent streets or property. The City may limit entrances
Recommended Draft
9/27/05
and exits upon adjacent streets in order to prevent congestion on adjacent or surrounding
streets and in order to provide for safe and orderly vehicle movement. The City may limit
street access accordin§ to the provisions of Article 14-5C, Access Management Standards.
G. Outdoor Dumpster Areas
Outdoor recyclin§, trash, solid waste, and dumpster areas shall be in compliance with the
City's solid waste re§ulations and in compliance with screenin9 requirements contained in
Title 14, 7onin9 Code. (See 14-4C-2Q, Outdoor Dumpster Areas)
H. Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting shall relate to the scale and location of the development in order to
maintain adequate security while preventing a nuisance or hardship to adjacent properties
or streets. All exterior lighting must comply with the provisions of Article 14-5G of the City
Code, Outdoor Lighting Standards.
I. Screening of Equipment
All ground level mechanical and utility equipment shall be screened from public view
according to the provisions of Title 14, Zoning Code (See 14-4C-2N, Mechanical
Structures).
J. Screening of Storage and Loading Areas
If allowed, ail outdoor storage areas must be located and screened according to the
applicable base zone provisions of Title 14, Zoning Code. All outdoor storage areas and
loading/unloading service areas with delivery facilities, including bay doors or docks, which
face or are visible from residential district and the Iowa River shall be screened to a height
of no less than 6 feet and must meet all screening standards specified in Title 14, Zoning,
for outdoor storage and loading areas.
K. Parking Areas
Any parking areas or vehicle storage area designed or intended for use by more than four
(4) vehicles located adjacent to any street shall be separated and screened from such
street by a curbed, planted area as specified in Title 14, Zoning.
L, Sensitive Areas
All sensitive areas development plans must comply with the applicable provisions of Article
14-5I of the City Code, Sensitive Lands and Features.
14. Compliance with City~ State, and Federal Regulations
Site plans shall comply with all applicable City, State, and Federal regulations.
Recommended Draft
9/27/05
CHAPTER 4. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
No person shall undertake or carry out any activity or use, including any building demolition,
grading, clearing, cutting and filling, excavating or tree removal, for which site plan approval is
first required by this Title, nor shall such activity proceed prior to obtaining the necessary
permits, including local, County, State and Federal permits. Any violation of this provision is
subject to fines and penalties described in this Title for each day of the violation, from the day
of discovery of the incident until an approved restoration plan or an approved site plan is
granted.
A. The purpose of the performance guarantee is to ensure completion of improvements
connected with a proposed use as required by this Title, including, but not limited to
roadways, lighting, utilities, sidewalks, drainage, fences, screens, wall and landscaping.
B. "Performance Guarantee" shall mean a cash deposit, certified check, or irrevocable
standby letter of credit in the amount of the estimated cost of the improvements, to be
determined by the applicant and verified by the City.
C. Upon issuance of a building permit, the City may require a performance guarantee.
D. When a performance guarantee is required, there shall also be provided a prescribed
period of time within which improvements must be completed.
E. Where a performance guarantee is not required upon issuance of a building permit and
the improvements cannot be completed prior to occupancy or commencement of a use,
the Building Official may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy and require the
applicant to deposit a performance guarantee as set forth above.
F. Upon satisfactory completion of the improvements for which the performance guarantee is
required, as determined by the City, the City shall return the performance guarantee to
the applicant.
G. In the event that the applicant defaults in making the improvements for which a
performance guarantee is required or fails to complete the improvements within the time
prescribed by the City, the City shall have the right, but not the obligation, to use the
performance guarantee deposited, together with any interest earned thereon, to complete
the improvements through contract or otherwise. This includes the specific right to enter
upon the subject property to make the improvements. If the performance guarantee is
not sufficient to allow the City to complete the improvements for which the guarantee was
posted, the applicant shall be required to pay the City the amount by which the cost of
completing the improvements exceeds the amount of the performance guarantee
deposited. Should the City use the performance guarantee or a portion thereof to
complete the required improvements, any amounts remaining after completion shall be
applied first to the City's administrative costs in completing the improvements, with any
balance remaining being refunded to the applicant. At the time the performance
guarantee is deposited, the applicant shall enter into a written agreement with the City,
which incorporates the performance guarantee requirements set forth above.
Recommended Draft
9/27/05
Any violation of this Title shall be considered a simple misdemeanor or municipal infraction or
environment infraction as provided for in Title 1, Chapter 4 of the City Code.
10
Marian Karr
From: Karen Howard
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 5:31 PM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: FW:
Please forward to the City Council.
..... Original Message .....
From: Ken Slonneger [mailto:slonnegr@cs.uiowa.edu]
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 2:35 PM
To: karen-howard@iowa-city.org
Subject:
Subject: Zoning Changes
I have lived in Goosetown for almost twenty years.
During that time, many houses have been restored and renewed by families that love the
neighborhood.
I completely support the zoning changes that will limit the number of duplexes in this
neighborhood.
Goosetown is close to downtown, so that if steps to protect the neighborhood are not
taken, its nineteenth and early twentieth century characteristics will be lost in a see of
poorly designed brick duplexes.
Ken Slonneger
1109 E. Davenport
Page 1 of 1
Marian Karr
From: HEADWAVE@aoI.com
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 6:15 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: New Zoning Code
Dear City Councilors:
We want to express our support for the changes proposed in the new zoning code. Here are some specific and general
comments.
- The CB-2 Zone should be eliminated and replaced with a combination of CN-1 and MU Zones.
- We like the provisions which are aimed at limiting spillover parking by increasing parking requirements for apartments.
- We like the additional control that the proposed changes apply to rooming houses AND the provisions which limit
duplexes to corner lots in RS-8 Zones.
We have lived in Iowa City for over 20 years, first on Church St. and now on Bloomington St. We also own commercial
property on Bloomington St. We enjoy the qualities of the mixed neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area. We can
walk downtown, we can walk to a hardware store, we can walk to restaurants and entertainment, we have interactions
with neighbors and feel a sense of contributing together to the quality of the neighborhood.
We look to the Council to enact zoning codes which set standards and design criteria that protect existing neighborhoods
and encourage new neighborhoods which are interactive, self-contained to a point, attractive, and safe. We think these
codes are a great step in this direction. We appreciate the work of City Staff and the Zoning Commission and we
encourage you to use your leadership and strength to enact them.
And, finally, we support the proposed new zoning ordinances because they support the neighborhoods we love and live
in.
David Rust and Joy Smith
915 E. Bloomington St.
Iowa City
10/7/2005
INC.
AM MANAGEMm'qt,-
~Quality Developer and~-"~anager of Single and Multi-Family Housing
Steve Gordon
Office: (319) 354-1961
805 S. Gilbert St.
Iowa City, IA 52240 Fax: (319) 351-0070
E-mail:
SGordon@ammanagement'net
MANAGEMENT
October 5, 2005
Regenia Bailey
430 Church St.
Iowa City Ia. 52245
Dear Regenia,
Thank you for your question about profitability last night. I am sorry I was unable to
answer but I did not have the information in front of me and I did not want to misspeak.
I will start with a simple answer based on the analysis I sent you last week. I will refer to
Comparison 2 which is a comparison in the RS-8 zone. Using the estimated costs from
City Staff, in an RS-8 zoning it would cost $25,125 more to develop the block with
alleys. Assuming the retail price of the lots in each development was the same, you
would need to profit $12,562.50 on each of the extra 2 lots with alleys to cover the cost of
providing the alleys and make the same profit on each development. Without sharing
private proprietary profit information, I can tell you that if I made $12,500 profit on each
lot in a subdivision, I would consider that a very successful project.
The assumption I am making is that the lots would have the same retail value. This is a
large assumption which benefits the alley lots in this example. Keep in mind the alley lots
are almost 20% smaller than the non-alley lots.
Several months ago I had done a more complete analysis comparing the current standard
lot width, the proposed code lot width and the proposed code density bonus in a RS-8
zone. I have also included that analysis for your review.
You will see 6 different displays, some using the current code standards and some using
the proposed code standards. In each case I compare the cost to'develop and the average
cost per lot when the development is finished.
Display's 1-3 use a 10 acre piece of ground and gets as many lots on thoSe 10 acres as
possible. Some of the lots are odd shaped because of the land limitation. Display's 4-6
makes the lots symmetrical and utilizes the ground in the most efficient way.
805 fi. Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240
ph: 319.354.1961 fax: 319.351.0070
www.ammanagement, net
I have assumed a land cost of $25,000 per acre, which is consistent with recent land sales
in South Iowa City, and a zoning of RS-8. I have assumed a 28' wide street and a 16'
wide alley, which is typical. A water main, a sanitary sewer and a storm sewer will run
under each street the length of the street and a storm sewer will run under any alley, ½ the
length of the alley. I have also estimated costs for the streets and underground utilities
based on averages for these items.
Display 1 is using the current code. The lots are 45' wide and 112' deep, giving the
required 5,000 sq. ft. per lot. There are a total of 66 lots on 10 acres. There are 3 streets,
each with a length of511.27' and no alleys. The total cost per lot is $7,158.
Display 2 is using the proposed code. The lots are 55' wide and 91' deep, giving the
proposed 5,000 sq. ft. per lot. There are a total of 60 lots on 10 acres. There are 3 streets,
each with a length of 600' and no alleys. The total cost per lot is $8,517.
Display 3 is using the proposed code and the density bonus. The lots are 40' wide and
100' deep where we have alleys, giving the proposed 4,000 sq. ft. per lot. Where there are
no alleys the lots are 55' wide and 91' deep, again giving the proposed 5,000 sq. ft. per
lot. There are a total of 70 lots on 10 acres. There are 2 streets and 2 alleys, each with a
length of 543.14'. The total cost per lot is $8,056.
Display 4 uses the current code and maximizes the lots on a piece of land. We have a
total of 72 lots on 10.56 acres. The total cost per lot is $6,929.
Display 5 uses the proposed code with no alleys and maximizes the lots on a piece of
ground. We have a total of 72 lots on 11 acres. The total cost per lot is $7,807.
Display 6 uses the proposed code with the density bonus and alleys and maximizes the
lots on a piece of ground. We have a total of 76 lots on 10.31 acres. The total cost per lot
is $7,647.
The last 2 rows in the cost comparison show that even using the density bonus in the
proposed code and getting a few more lots, the price per lot to get the same profit margin
as you would under the current code is more. We also need to keep in mind that the lots
are 1,000 sq. ft., or 20%, smaller.
I know this is a lot of information and it may be better understood if we sit down and
look at it together. I am glad to meet with you anytime if you would like to do that.
Please also feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Steve Gordon ~. "
Vice President of Development
AM Management
805 S. Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240
ph: 319.354.1961 fax: 319.351.0070
www.ammanagement.net
Display i 66 Old Lots Code onStandards'n° ~ 0 Acres alleys
511.27' ....%
45.0'
typ.
61.3' ~ ----'
45.0'
~p. 61.3'
t~.
45.0'
typ. ~ .3'
I I I [ I
Scale: ~" = ~ 00'
FILE[.')
Display 2 ,oo~o~-~--, Pt4 3: ,l~lewCoOeStandard$-noalleys
GFY r"~L~l~ B0 Lots on 10 Acres
IOWA Ct~ IOWA
~- 600.00' _.~
lO5.O' I'~
55.O' 105.0'
typ.
55.0'
typ. 105.0'
55.0' 105.0'
typ'
55.0'
typ. 105.0'
105.0'
Scale: 1"= 100'
~".~ ~:~,K 70 Lots on 10 Acres
543.14'
~o~.~,
i i i i i i i i i i o.o,
20' ROW for alloy
~ g 63.1'
40.0' 63.1'
20' ROW for alley
lilt II"'llll"
Scalo: ~"= ~00'
Display 4 ~ 0:~-~ ~, ~, '~7201dLotsC°deonStandards'10.56 Acresn° alleys
Ct"i¥ ?,?'~I/k Density = 6.82 lots/acre
45.0'
typ.
45.0'
typ.
45.0'
typ.
45.0'
typ.
Scale: ~"= ~00'
Display 5 ~%~0~-~ ~'~ ~: '~ New Code Standards- no alleys72 Lots on ~ ~.0 Acres
~ '~n~-~-~' ~Ox~'lA Density = 6.55 lots/acre
660.00'
55.0'
typ.
55.0'
typ.
55.0'
~.g typ.
O~
o~ 55.0'
typ.
Scale: 1": 100'
Display 6 ~0~-~ ~. ~: '~76New Code Standarcis-with allOYSLots on 10.31 Acres
-,,.. c,,~L~. ' ~- ,~ Density = 7.37 lots/acre
-,~ (-~ ¢ ~.~,-
560.00'
II I 15 I I °"111 I
20' ROW for alley
i [ i i i ii i [ i
20' ROW for alley
I i Ill
~5.0' I~
Scale: 1"= 100'
Cost Comparison RS-8 Zoning
Current Code vs. Proposed Code
Display I Display 2 Display 3 Display 4 Display 5 Display 6
Acres 10 10 10 10.56 11 10.31
Land Cost ($25,000 per acreI $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 264,000 $ 275,000 $ 257,750
# of Lots 66 60 70 72 72 76
Land Cost per Lot $ 3,788 $ 4,167 $ 3,571 $ 3,667 $ 3,819 $ 3,391
Lineal Ft. of 28' Street 1,534 1,800 1,629 1,620 1,980 1,680
Cost per Lineal Ft. of 28' St. $80 $80 $80 $80 $80 $80
Total Street Cost $ 122,720 $ 144,000 $ 130,320 $ 129,600 $ 158,400 $ 134,400
Lineal Ft. of 16' Alley 0 0 1,086 0 0 1,120
Cost per Lineal Ft. of 16' Alley $46 $46 $46 $46 $46 $46
Total Alley Cost $0 $0 $49,956 $0 $0 $51,520
Lineal Ft. of 8" Water Main 1,534 1,800 1,629 1,620 1,980 1,680
Cost per Lineal Ft. of 8" Water Main $17 $17 $17 $17 $17 $17
Total Water Main Cost $ 26,078 $ 30,600 $ 27,693 $ 27,540 $ 33,660 $ 28,560
Lineal Ft. of 8" Sanitary Sewer 1,534 1,800 1,629 1,620 1,980 1,680
Cost per Lineal Ft. of 8" Sanitary Sewer $32 $32 $32 $32 $32 $32
Total Cost Sanitary Sewer $ 49,088 $ 57,600 $ 52,128 $ 51,840 $ 63,360 $ 53,760
Lineal Ft. of 15" Storm Sewer, Streets 767 900 815 810 990 840
Cost per Lineal Ft. of 15" Storm Sewer $32 $32 $32 $32 $32 $32
Total Cost Storm Sewer, Streets $ 24,544 $ 28,800 $ 26,064 $ 25,920 $ 31,680 $ 26,880
Lineal Ft. of 15" Storm Sewer, Alleys 0 0 543 0 0 560
Cost per Lineal Ft. of 15" Storm Sewer $32 $32 $32 $32 $32 $32
Total Cost Storm Sewer, Alleys $ $ $ 17,376.0 $ $ $ 17,920.0
Storm Sewer Intakes, 2 per alley $ $ $ 10,400 $ $ $ 10,400
Total Development Cost $ 222,430 $ 261,000 $ 313,937 $ 234,900 $ 287,100 $ 323,440
Total Cost, Land Plus Development $ 472,430 $ 511,000 $ 563,937 $ 498,900 $ 562,100 $ 581,190
TotaI Cost per Lot $ 7,158 $ 8,517 $ 8,056 $ 6,929 $ 7,807 $ 7,647
Total Profit Expectation $ 660,000 $ 660,000 $ 660,000 $ 720,000 $ 720,000 $ 720,000
Price per Lot $ 17,158 $ 19,517 $ 17,485 $ 16,929 $ 17,807 $ 17,121
~0/09/2005 22:20 31934~7812 P~GE 0~/04
Mark M¢Calltun
811 Esst College Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Mcc~llum m~rk(~hotmail.com, Cell 430-1461
.......
October 10, 2005
To: Office of City Clerk, City Council.
Re: Multi.family Zoning Model
Please distribute copies of the attached. Multifamily Zoning Model for tonight meetJ.n.g on
the zoning code rewrite, In the event that city office are closed today. I will bring 20
co,es to the meeting.
i\
?~.~ f~your help, '
10/09/2005 22:20 3193417812 PAGE 02/04
C.
. 2
Multifamily Zoning Model ~ ~ c~ ,
Proposed by m.ccallum m.ark(&,hotmail.com_ ~
A plan to Encourage Rental Housing Diversity and Developm~t of Srnall (1 or 2 ~
Bedroom) Accessible Apartments
Problem
Urban professionals, the elderly and disabled are not likely to seek re~tal housing in the
mix of four and five bedroom unit apartment buildings that are being built in or near the
central business district. The current and proposed multifamily zoning model encourages
new development to only cater to one demographic group. (18-24 year old college
students)
The zoning code should be design.ed to encourage landlords to offer apartment
communities with choices that will attract tenants of ail demographic groups represented
in our community.
Solution
Adopt a plan to encourage rental housing diversity. Rewrite the multifamily zoning code
Sections rRM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM44, PRM, R/O) to express density as an
incremental relationship to the number of bedrooms per acm of land in. adch'tion to the
number of dwelling units per. acre of land.
Existing rentals would be "gmndfathered' to current density mix. Unrelated occupancy
standards would remain the same. Remove parking advantage of higher density units.
Specifically, one parking spot would be required for each bedroom. Zone overlays an.d
dimensional requirements for each zone would remain in place.
Sample Analysis - Thc New RNS-20 Zone
Planning and zonings Proposed RNS-20 Zone which will allow up to four unrelated
persons in each unit and from one to four bedroom unit for each 1,800 square feet of lot
area. The proposed zone also allows for two parking spaces for three bedroom units and
threz parking spaces for four be~lroom units.
18/89/2885 22:28 3193417812 PAGE 83/84
(2)
My plan to encourage Rental housing diversity would allow the followmg::~
a. Four bedroom units with. four parking spaces required. ( 1,800 square
.].and area per four bedroom unit or 450 sq.. feet per bedroom required)
b. Three bedroom units with three parking spaces.(1,600 square feet of lot area per
three bedroom unit or 533 square feet of lot area per bedroom required)
c. Two bedroom units wi.th two parking spaces each. (1,400 square feet of lot area
per two bedroom, unit or 700 square feet of lot area per bedroom required)
d. Efficiency or o~e bedroom units with one parking space each (1,200 square feet
of lot area per one bedroom/efficiency unit or 1,200 square feet of Iot area per
bedroom required.
By creating a "distinction" in the code between the slze of apartment home and the
amount of land required for each type of unit,, landlords are encouraged to provide a
broader mix of units to the market place. Landlords are also more likely to create smaller
accessible apartments because th.e zoning code is no longer punishing them for doing so.
Please note:'single family and duplex rental units in the multi.£amily zones are unlikely to
reco~gure to a higher number of dwelling units because parking requirements will
increase and the property tax code will punish them. The loss of the residential rollback
would double their property tax bill. Elimination of the parking advantage for three or
four bedroom units will ease parking problems in nearby residential neighborhoods.
Other Proposals to Consider - Empower the Board of Adjus~ent to allow Special
Exception Density Bonus for New Apartment Development and Redevelopment of
existing multifamily communities.
A. New Development Projects - A density bonus could be offered to encourage the
development of small 1 or 2 bedroom, accessible units.: Reduce land
requirements by (25-50%) for each certifiable accessible small (1 or 2 Bedroom)
unit created. Using the proposed RNS-20 density model which requires 1,800 sq.
feet per unit. The land required for a certifiable accessible unit would be 900-1350
square feet,
18/89/2885 22:28 3~934~7812 PAGE 84/84
(3)
B. Redevelopment Projects: Empower the Board of Adju.stment thru the Special
Exception provisions of the code to consider proposals from property owners to
increase the total number certifiable accessible dwelling units. Reduefi.ot~,s in land
requirements per unit could be decreased by O-100% depending on the
eireumstan.ces and merits of'an indj.vidual property proposal.
Page 1 of 1
Marian Karr
From: Kathleen Janz [kathleen-janz@uiowa.edu]
Sent: Monday, October 1 O, 2005 4:07 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: planning and zoning changes
Dear Iowa City Council Members,
I am a resident of Iowa City who lives in the near Northeast side (Goosetown). I want you to know that I am
very much in favor of the proposed zoning changes particularly the recommendation that the RS-8 zone be
changed so that it is more of a small lot single-family zone and not a duplex zone. Limiting duplexes in the R '~
8 zone to corner lots will allow the zone to develop as truly a small lot single-single family zone and in the long
run promote the development of new affordable single-family neighborhoods and the preservation of existing
affordable neighborhoods like my own.
Thank you.
Kathleen Janz
328 Reno St
Kathleen F. Janz, Professor
Dept. Health and 5port Studies
Dept. Epidemiology
/.30 FH
University of Iowa
Iowa City, TA 52242
phone 3/.9 335-9345
fax 319 335-6669
www.uiowa,edu/~hss
10/10/2005
Marian Karr
From: mckeone [mckeone@avalon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 5:53 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: zoning
10-5-05
To the Iowa City Council,
I am in support of the new zoning code which focuses on pedestrian friendly neighborhoods,
makes mass (bus) transit more feasible, discourages urban sprawl, creates opportunity for
neighborhood commercial {i.e. neighborhood grocers or coffee shops), encourages more
affordable housing, allows a mix of single family and multi family (with design
standards), and mandates communication between developers and neighborhoods.
I currently live in an east-side neighborhood, close to town, schools, parks and public
transportation. I enjoy conversing with neighbors as people are out on their front
porches and yards, not hidden by the garages in front of the house. I can walk or ride my
bike to neighborhood grocery stores and the downtown area. I've used public
transportation while working at the University of Iowa. We have an alley in the back of
our property, which I actually appreciate. This is an unpaved surface which creates a
buffer between homes. My neighborhood feels safe and friendly--a great place to take
walks, check in on elderly neighbors, and arrange reciprocal pet care. Ours is a mixed
zoning neighborhood including single family homes, rental properties, and subsidized
housing. Ail these !~characteristics are what makes our neighborhood such a great area to
live!
This is a great time to make changes in zoning codes. We've been reminded in the 70's and
now again in the 90~s that we must respond to the limitations of fossil fuel. Now is the
time to look towards our community's future, planning responsibly with our quality of life
in Iowa City in mind. Let's build neighborhoods that are more people friendly, encourages
exchanges between neighbors and locates people in safe areas with common area green spaces
and walking paths.
Please promote our city as a leader in development which makes us proud to live in Iowa
City!
Sincerely,
Karin Turner McKeone
1181 Hotz Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Oct 10 05 03:56p Iosa Cit~ Rrea Chamber 3193389958
~. year~ award winners include: .' · .'...'.
' C°~ni~ Be=utifi~tion F~m You~ Sehel~ps'
Englert ~ea~ ' · ~haun ~nn~
Economic'Degelopment 'Sm~l 'B~iness o~ the Year-
" IoWa ~ Plas~c~Surg~ V°l~nteer of'~e Y~r.
~h Annual Bmin~s Awa,~
· . Wednesday, OctOber ~, ~oo5. ~ 5:~opm , '
Quali~y Inn &'Suit~s (Highland'Inn ~nf~en~nier)
$4o.oo pe~ person
~. ..
Company:
Attendees:
'~)
4).
5) ''
~)
· a~ending~, x $40 = amount enclosed
Please R.S.V.P by ~iday, October ~4, ~oo5.
Payment confirms reservation. No-shows and la~ cancellation~ will be .billed.
My name is Mike McLaughlin. I own and lease some properties in the near
downtown area, primarily in the zones that are proposed to allow one less non-related
occupant with this new zoning code. Tonight I wish to express my opposition to section
5 of 14-2A: Maximum Occupancy for Household Living Uses as defined in 14-9A under
Household.
On page 6 of the reviewer's guide in the first full paragraph it is stated that 5 non-
related individuals will tend to have more cars, Waffle, garbage and in some cases
generate more noise than would a family with five people. I would like to first point out
that this example represents a small minority of properties, requiring adequate parking, in
only the zones ending in 20. These zones are quite rare that allow that number of non-
related individuals to live in one apartment or house. Generally these zones are close to
the highest density residential zones, PRM and RM44, or near commercial zones. Near
downtown these 20 zones are already part of a conservation district, which carries its own
regulations. I made this point, because I think it is a misrepresentation to give the
impression that the 20 zones, as well as the 12 zones, are common enough to make them
the example to support this proposal. In fact more common are residences with 3 non-
related individuals living together. Also problematic are rented residences that may not
follow the occupancy limits.
The current rental market near downtown generally requires a bedroom for each
tenant, thus you don't experience houses intended for smaller families now crammed full
of the maximum number of non-related individuals that a particular zone allows. The
occupancy really depends on the property layout and adequate parking.
Approximately three years ago the City added a Nuisance Ordinance to improve
compliance with city ordinances, including parking, garbage and noise. We now have
some history with this ordinance in effect and have seen benefit in compliance in these
areas of parking, garbage and noise as well as others not mentioned. The City of Iowa
City Disclosure and Acknowledgement Form, highlighting parking, garbage and noise
ordinances along with others, required to be completed by all landlords and tenants, has
been vital to this improvement. City of Iowa City Housing Inspection Services
Department Head, Norm Cate, commented to me on more than one occasion, the
latest being just last week, that we have seen improvement in the areas addressed by the
City Disclosure and Acknowledgement Form~ My experience is that proper compliance
with these ordinances seems to be most successfully achieved with responsible tenants
and landlords, not by the shear number of people living in a residence.
Paragraph 2 on page 6 of the reviewer's guide states that no changes are made for
the highest density residential multi-family zones and that there aren't single and two
family residences mixed into these neighborhoods. The reality is that there are currently
some single family residences in current high density zones. I understand that this is a
planned zoning proposal, however the reality in our town is much more diverse, which is
also the reason for the existence of the 20 and 12 zones.
Why do we see all of these discrepancies? My point in opposing these statements
in the proposal is to show- that these generalizations are debateable. Possibly we should
do something more to continue our efforts to improve parking, garbage and noise, but
does it merit an occupancy reduction overhaul in our residential zones? To this point we
only have the choice to support or reject the occupancy level proposal. Therefore in
opposing this proposal I think I should also be responsible to provide some options to
further improve the areas of parking, garbage and noise:
1. Cooperatively work with the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community
College to use student codes of conduct to influence desired behavior. Lobby
the Board of Regents to mandate an elective course in municipal government
for first year students, so they can better understand how local government
interacts with everyday life.
2. Change parking requirements going forward for newly permitted properties to
avoid congesting areas.
3. Review each neighborhood by its demographics to see which are better
candidates for occupancy reduction, thus avoiding large, wholesale
grandfathcring of occupancies in some areas where that would represent the
significant majority of properties.
4. Reduce all residemial zones by one occupant, if occupancy changes must be
made. This would maintain balance in the housing market. There exists
large developers and landlords in town who have made significant purchases
and hax'¢ man)' proie~s in process as we speak. These n
[ m~,~**s are in the
~-:~h~s* densi~' zones and would be .... .~,~,~ h,;,~-:s ' ~'
o
energy. I hope we don't get to that point with our housing providers.
These higher density zones, near the downtown area, as they develop provide
walking access to bars and eateries for more and more student tenants. However, that
doesn't support a diverse, vibrant downto~x~ for other businesses. Nor does it support a
family or professional environment. The higher densi~' development correlates stron~y
with the hi~ increase in downtown liquor licenses.
The less dense codes, 12's and ,~0 s, are unfommatety faking the fall.
some'~x~al, for the high. her density codes when it comes to parking, garbage and
noise. I! is not uncommon al all Io see cars ovmed by apartment renters
parked on the street, in front of single family residences, or even parked in
private par'ldng areas on single family lots. Because there are no porches or
yards at apamnenls it is also convenien! ~o vlsi! friends, renting a house, when
!ookin~._ for a break. This can unfommatel¥_ lead to ~arba~e ,,m,~ ~ or ,,rose'- '
Ga~ ~,ag~ frequents my yards
' ~-: ~n J: .... upon
iSSiiCS. 3ga~n ~c~: en~hg . .
....... ,~m. when blown from
continue to age the need to remodel or reconsmm is real. Is it acceptable to think that
every time a higher density is desired, that is not in the PRM or RM44 zones, that it
would be the City of Iowa City's decision? I would like to thank you for your time and
offer my time for any further discussion now or in the future.
1. Unit Address:
2. Clip ~"e& $11e. The web site for the City of Iowa City is httv://www.ic~ov.or_~ and it provides extensive
information about the City of Iowa City and its services. To access Housing and Inspection Services ("HIS'-
the City Department that works with rental housing), click on the "Dep .agments* llnk for additional
information of the services provided by HIS. To access the City Code, click on "city code."
3. Occupancy. The msv, imum occupants/tenants for this unit are unrelated persons. (This blank
must be completed if the maximum occupancy is available on the Housing and Inspection Services web page
on the City web site at the llnir entitled "rental permit" (htt~_'J/www. icgov.orp./rental~ a~p). Tn addition to
accessing the maximum occupancy via the internet, you may contact HIS by telephoning 356-5130 or coming
to 410 E. Washington Street.) Nothing in this document prevents the owner or operator from limiting the
number of tenants to less than the maximum allowable occupancy permitted by the City Code.
4. Tenants. The names of the tenants, including those under 18 years of age, who may occupy this unit:
Name of Tenant Name of Tenant
5. Fines. The undersigned acknowledge that we are responsible for complying with the maximum occupancy
limits of the City Code and that the City Code provides that violation of the maximum occupancy limit can
result in a $250,00 frae for the first violation (the City Code also provides that each day is considered a new
violation) to the owner, operator, and/or tenant.
6. $1eel~in~ Rooms. Basements, attics, and other rooms cannot be used as sleeping rooms if they do not comply
with requirements for windows, exits, square footage, and other Housing Code requirements.
7. Traslv'Recltclin~. Complete this only ff this unit has four (4) dwelling units or less. Trash and recycling
pickup for this unit is (day of the week). City Code section 14-3H-9D provides that
garbage receptacles can be brought to the curb after 3 PM the day before pickup and must be brought back to
the property on the same day as collection. City Code section 14-5E-19W provides that owners shall supply
approved containers and covers. Each unit can place up to two 35-gallons. containers for pickup, and the
containers mu~t be stored (when not at the curb for collection) at an approved location (sideyard or backyard).
Note: In neighborhoods where new "refuse carts" have been delivered, their use is required. Compliance with
the collection and storage requirements for refuse ca~s is the same as any other solid waste container.
Additional garbage or oversized garbage can be picked up for an additional charge. Contact 356-5180 for
specifics on those charges. A City supplied blue recycling container or other approved container shall be used
for recycling. Recycling information is available on the City web site by clicking on "city services" and then
clicking on "garbage/recycling/yardwaste"( http://www, ic~_ov.org/garbage, htm) or by telephoning 356-5180.
2
$. ~. We' acknowledge that we cannot park on the grass or across the public sidewalk and that the
Landlord provides ~ off-street paved paddns spaces or other parking ~rcas as apProved by the City.
9. NoiseJDlsorderiF HoUs_e, It is a simple misdemeanor (punishable with a fine of $50 to $500 plus surcharge
~md court costs) to keep a "disorderly house." Under Iowa City City Code section 8-5-5, a "disorderly house"
is:
No p=~5o~ sbsll p=~,r, lt or su~=i to continue, Without f.lk;n? legal steps to prevent the same, any
quaffeling, fight, disorderly conduct, or other conduct or condition that tl~eatens injury to p~v:~n or
aamage, or loud, ~o~ous. disa~eeable noises to the disturbance of the neighborhood, or to the
disBlrbance of the ~eneral tmblic, upon a premises owned by the person or in the pemon's possession.
For purposes of ~ Secti-on, 'to the a;.~_ ~,~ance of the ~encral public' includes the disturbance
persons beyond the subject _~e_~ises and/or to the disturbance of-person u_non public _places. includinl
l O. Snowy and Grasi. City Code section 14-lA-8 provides that snow must be t~noved within 24 hours of a 1-
inch snowfall and section 6-3-12 provides that lawns/grass/weeds c~nnot exceed 14 inches in height. Pursuant'
to the lease, we aCknowledge that the Tenant/Landlord (c~oss out one) is responsible for snow x~moval and the
Tenant/Landlord (oross out one) is responsible for mowing the grass. Regardless of the agreement between
the landlord and the tenant, the City Code provides that the City may hold the owner, operator, or ten_nnt
ultimately responsible, and violation of either section noted above can result in a fine of $250.00 for the first
violation and/or the City mowing thc grass/shoveling the snow and assessing the cost of doing so to the
property owner.
! !. _N¢lv_l, horhood Service~ Coordinator. Iowa City has a neighborhood services coordinator. For more
information, call 356-5237 or go to the City wel~ site and click on *city services" and then click on
'neighbo£hood services' ( http.flwww.icgov, org/neighborsvcs.htm)
12. State Law_. The Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Te~nnt Act (Iowa Code Chapter $62A) can be found
at the Iowa City Public Library and can bc accessed on the interact at htt~_ -.//www.le~s.state. ia.usJCode..htm]
We, the undersigned, have read the Informational Disclosure and Acknowledgment form and completed the blanks to
the best of our knowledge.
Landlord: Date:.
Tenant: Date:
Tenant: Date:.
Tenant: Date:
Tenant: Date:
Tenant: Date:
**Note** All tenants, except minor children of tenants, must ~lgn
this form even if they have sn oral rentsl agreement,
H.~aclmi~-~fo,-m~fiocal cliscle~.d~c (1~'02)
J ,,: OCCUPANCY AND PARKING RE.QUIREMENTS
'" :' ~'i~~..~ Table 1. Summary By Zone
Max. Occupancy Additional Parking Required
Zone Type of Dwelling Per Dwellin.q Unit Req'd Parkin,q per Roomer
ID SFD Family + 2 roomers
RR-1 SFD Family + 2 roomers 2 spaces I space
RS-5 SFD Family + 1 roomer 2 spaces 1 space
RS-8 SFD Family + I roomer 2 spaces 1 space
Duplex Family + 1 roomer 4 spaces 1 space
RFB-H SFD Family + I roomer 2 spaces I space
RS-12 SFD Family + 2 roomers 2 spaces 1/2 space
Duplex Family + 1 roomer 4 spaces 1/2 space
Multi-Family Family + 2 roomers 1 -
RNc-12 SFD Family + 2 roomers 2 spaces 1/2 space
Duplex Family + 1 roomer 4 spaces 1/2 space
Multi-Family Family + 2 roomers 1 -
SFD ' Family + 2 roomers · 2s~s 1/2 space
' Duplex Family + 2 roomers d'""~~ 1/2 space
Multi-Family Family + 2 roomers
RM-20 SFD Family + 3 roomers 2 spaces 1/2 space
Duplex Family + 3 roomers 4 spaces 1/2 space
'Multi-Family Family + 3 roomers 1 - 4*
RNC-20 SFD Family + 3 roomers 2 spaces 1/2 space
~' ,1(: . I..D. Ltp_~ Familv +_,3 roomers ~ 1/2 space
I~iulti-Family Famhy + 3 roomers 1 - 4*
RM-44 SFD Family + 3 roomers 2 spaces
Duplex Family + 3 roomers 4 spaces
Multi-Family Family + 3 roomers I -4*
PRM SFD Family + 3 roomers 2 spaces
Duplex Family + 3 roomers 4 spaces
Multi-Family Family + 3 roomers 1 - 2*
RIO SFD Family + 2 roomers 2 spaces 1/2 space
DUplex Family + 2 roomers 4 spaces 1/2 space
Multi-Family Family + 2 roomers I - 4*
C0-1 above/below Family + 3 roomers 1 - 4*
ground floor* *
~/ CC-2 above/beloW Family + 3 roomers I - 4* -,,
ground floor* *
{Special Exception)
CB-2 above/below Family +'3 roomers 1 - 4*
ground floor* *
" CB-5 above gr. floor** ' Family + 3 roomers 1 - 1.5'
iL,, CB-lO above gr. floor** Family + 3 roomers 1 4*
/ / C1-1 above gr. floor** Family + 3 roomers I - 4*
/ (Special Exception)
/ CN-1 above gr. floor** Family + I roomer I - 4* "
{Specie! .Exception)
· Required off-street parking depends on the number of bedrooms (see Table 2).
· *In commercial zones, residential uses are allowed based on the square footage of lot area.
,., Table 2. Required Off-Street Parking for Multi-Family Dwellings, Per Dwelling Unit
All zones except PRM & CB-§* ' PRM CB-5
Required Parking Required Parking Required Parking
Unit Type Vehicles Bikes Unit Type ' Vehicles Bikes Unit Type Vehicles Bikes
Efficiency I 0.5 Efficiency 1 1 Efficiency 1 1
1 bedroom 1 0.5 I bedroom '1 I 1 bedroom 1 1
2 bedroom 2 0.5 2 bedroom 2 1 2 bedroom 1.5 1
3 bedroom 2 1 3 bedroom 2 1 3 bedroom 1.5 1
4 bedroom 3 1 4 bedroom 2 1 4 bedroom 1.5 1
5 bedroom 4 1.5 5 bedroom 2 1 5 bedroom 1.5 1
Definitions are included on the reverse side of this page~
forms/occ&pkng
DETERMINING OCCUPANCY AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Determination of Occupancy
This document explains how to determine maximum occupancy and required off-street
parking. Maximum occupancy for residential uses (other than fraternities, sororities, and
rooming houses) is determined by defining the family and adding the number of roomers
permitted, by the zone in which the dwelling is located. See the Table on the back of this
page.
As an example, when discussing maximum occupancy for a multiple dwelling in an RM-44
zone (which allows three roomers in each dwelling unit), you must consider the following:
1. A family may be' any number of persons related by blood, otc. (see definitions, below).
Maximum occupancy for a dwelling unit might be a family of six plus three roomers,
for a total of nine.
2. A family may be comprised of two unrelated people, if they function as a single
housekeeping organization (see definitions, below). In this case, maximum occupancy
would be a family of two unrelated people plus three roomers, for a total of five.
Determination of Required Parking
Required parking is calculated according to whether a property is considered single familY or
duplex, or according [o the number of bedrooms in multiple-family dwellings. If there are.
roomers, more parking spaces may be required. Required parking vades across zones. Where
a fractional space results, the number of parking or stacking spaces required is the closest
whole number. When the fraction is .5, it is the decision of the property owner whether to
round up or down.
DEFINITIONS
Dwellin.q Unit Any habitable room or group of adjoining habitable ro~ms located within
a dwelling and forming a single unit with facilities used or intended to
be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating rneaJs.
Family One person or two or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption
or placement by a governmental or social service agency, occupying a
dwelling unit as a sing e housekeepin.q organization. A family may also
be two, but not more than two, persons not related by blood, mcrriage,
or adoption.
parking Space An asphalt, concrete, or similar permanent dust-free surface intended for
off-street vehicular parking.
RoOmer An occupant of a rooming house or rooming unit., who is not a member
of the family of tile rooming house operator. A roomer shall also mean
an occupant of a dwelling unit who is not a member of the family
occupying the dwelling unit.
Rooming House Any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling, containing one or more
rooming units in which space is let by the °'~vherbr operator to four or
more roomers.
Rooming Unit Any habitable room or group of adjoining habitable rooms located within
a dwelling and forming a single unit with facilities which are used Or
intended to be used for living and sleeping .but not for coOking. A
"rooming unit" shall have bath and toilet facilities available for the
exclusive use of the occupant(s) or for communal use and, in addition,
the occupants may have access to a communal kitchen and/or dining
room.
Single Housekeepin.q Or.qanization (some considerations):
1. Occupants:
a. sign one lease
b. reside in one dwelling or rooming unit
c. share routine duties of managing the house/unit and house/unit affairs
2. The interior design of the house/unit has a direct effect on whether two non-related
individuals constitute a single housekeeping unit; for example, there must be shared
access to the same living area by the occupants.
fnrms/oc,-~;nkng.def
THIS MAP IS UPDATED TO MAY 2002. FOR THE MOST
RECENT VERSION OF THE ZONING MAP, PLF~ASE CONTACT
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMF. NT
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
(319) 356-5240
I/
UNIVERSITY
of
IDRS ,ow^
ID-ORP
i p p PDH-
12
RS $
· ~L _
C~ OF IOWA C~ C~
IDRS
GROWTH
~ IU-~:= RFBH
Cf~'OF' iOWA *LIMIT~
P
RFBH
-- ~1~ -- IIIII III II I1 []~ RS 5
P
RM 44 I-1
I-1 ~ P '"=
CC 2
CI 1 ~ .... ~
P
RFBH
~ '~'"~ P/RM 12
"~.~-.~ ID-RM RM 44
P
p
PII 1
RFBH
of
UNIVERSITY
P
P
I-1 ,,,,,. F
CC 2
CI 1 - ~ P
RFBH
p/RM 12
ID-RM RM 44
PII 1 ~
[ ~-- ~u_o~ RFBH .~ ....
RFBH
RS 12
ID RS
ID-RS RS 5
=, RS5
RS 5
RM
ID -RS ID
OSA-5
~-~-~ P "^"~ RS 8
RM 12
P P
.=.,.su-^ PDH 5
/~ 1~0~1 91~16 1~1~ O~
--~ 5~6~ 92-3534 e.~ o~
4~7~ 93~ 5~ 0~3 D~
~ 3~9~4 9~3612
~ 11~5 9~696 1i4A6 D~
~15~6 9~3716 ~0~6
~ 7~6 6~3~ 7;5S6
~ ~ 9n9~6 9~50 1=11~6 J~
~ 9~ 99-3698
~ 1~ 99~9~ 6mmo kit
~5 5~6~0 0~24
2~ 7A ;O 0~42 1 AA1 kll
~ 261 2~7~ 02~ 3~
~ile 0 1/4 1/2
:eet 0 1000 a000
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
HISTORIC CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION LANDMARKS
-'D ~~ PRIVATE
~.D ~~~ PROPOSED
CITY OF IOWA CITY
:~ 11/26/91 91.-351
I ~ 12/'!0/91 91,,~51
I ~ sn 2.~2 92-.3~:
J ,/~ 5~6P32 92-3~:
~, ~ 6~ 93~,
I ~ 6~ 93~b
~ 11~3 93-3~
~ 3~9~4 9~36
~ 6~4 9~6
~ ~5~ 9~2
~ 4~1~ 9~
~ ~ 8,~ 5~5 9~3(
~ ~ ~15~6 9~
3~6 9~;
L ~ 9n 9~6 9~
~. ~' ~ 8~6
~ 8;~ 9~,~
~ 7~7~
~ ~ s9~,
~ 11~9 9~
2~ ~5~0 0~3
~ 5~
~s s. 6mo o~
~6 5~6~0
~ 3~1~0 0~;
2~ 11~1m0
2~ 7~0 0~:
2~ 9~9~0 0~
247 9~
~ ~ 249 9~ 1~1
~ 250 1~11~1 01-~
I ~ se~ o~-~
~ 1~1 01-:
2~ 1~1~1
~ ~4 1~11~1 01-
- ~5 1~11~1 01-:
~ 256 ~1 0~-:
- ~ 7~1~1 02-
I ~ 7~1~1 02-
2~ 1~ 02-
~ m ~ ~ m ~- 2~ 2~ 02.
/ 261 2~7N2 02.
: 2~ 1~ 02.
/ 2~ 1~ 02.
/ 2~ 1~ 02,
~6 2~7~ 02-
,/' ~ ~7~ 02.
' ~6 3~1~ 02.
~ '' ~ 5ff~ 02
Mile 0 1/4 1/2
Feet 0 1000 2000
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
~~ HISTORIC CONSERVATION DISTRICT
~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION LANDMARKS
VACATED ~/~~ PRIVATE
UNPAVED ~~~~ PROPOSED
CITY OF IOWA CITY
P RM ,~..~. HiGH .E.5~ MUL~FAMIL,
~ LANDMARKS
ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP ADO~D BY CI~
COUNCIL DEC. 20, 1983. ORDINANCE NO.M 8~31~.
THIS MAP WAS ~EPARED BY THE DEPAR~ENT
OF PLANNING AND COMMUNI~ DEVELOPMENT.
R E V I $ I O N S
~ INDICATES CONDITIONAL ZONING ORDIN~CE
~ INDICATES SENSfflVE AREA OVERLY
soLm~o~ DA~ L~DU UUMeER
~ ~°~'~ ZONING MAP
IOWA CITY, IOWA
ID-ORP , ~,,