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Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE IOWA CITY ZONING CODE, ARTICLES 14 -4A, USE
CATEGORIES, AND 14 -9A, GENERAL DEFINITIONS, TO ADD A DEFINITION OF
PARENTAL GROUP HOME.
WHEREAS, a group household, as defined in the zoning code, is a household living use
wherein a collective number of individuals live together in one dwelling unit as a single
housekeeping unit, where the relationship between the individuals has a distinct domestic
character, similar to a family;
WHEREAS, the zoning code lists three distinct types of group households, each of which is
limited in size, not to exceed 8 persons, similar to a large family; and
WHEREAS, City STEPS, Iowa City's five -year consolidated plan for housing, jobs and
services for low- income residents, approved by Council on December 14, 2009, addresses the
need to assist "unaccompanied minors" financially and through programs to transition to self -
sufficiency; and
WHEREAS, there is an identified need for stable housing for teenage and young adult
parents and their babies; and
WHEREAS, up to three unrelated persons can live together in one household in any zone
within the city, but if these persons have children, it is considered an over - occupied situation;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the following
code amendments.
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. Deleting the definition of "Group Household" in Article 14 -9A, General Definitions, and
substituting in lieu thereof:
Group Household: A family care home, elder family home, parental group home, or
elder group home, as defined in this Title, wherein a collective number of individuals
live together in one dwelling unit as a single housekeeping unit, where the
relationship between the individuals is of a regular and permanent nature and has a
distinct domestic character, similar to a family.
B. Amending Article 14 -9A, General Definitions, by adding the following definition:
Parental Group Home: A type of group household containing not more than three
teenagers or adults and up to four children under five years of age, each of whom is
related by blood to at least one of said teenagers or adults, placed in a residential
dwelling unit by a government or social service agency and occupying said dwelling
unit as a single housekeeping unit for purposes of social and /or economic support.
C. Deleting subparagraph 14- 4A -3A -2a and substituting in lieu thereof:
a. Group Households
Group Households include only the following specific uses: elder family homes,
elder group homes, parental group homes, and family care homes, as defined in
Article 14 -9A, General Definitions.
D. Deleting subparagraph 14- 4B -4A -6a and substituting in lieu thereof:
a. The proposed use must meet the definition of elder group home, elder family
home, parental group home, or family care home.
Ordinance No.
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SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage,
approval and publication.
Passed and approved this day of , 2011.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office /� /� f
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Dickens
Hayek
Mims
Wilburn
Wright
First Consideration
Vote for passage: AYES: Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration R / 9 / 9n 11
Vote for passage: AYES: Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published
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Prepared by: Christina Kuecker, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA; 319- 356 -5243 (REZ11- 00008)
ORDINANCE NO. 11 -443
AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATLEY 0.69 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1014, 1016, AND 1022 HUDSON AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE
FAMILY (RS -8) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2) ZONE. (REZ11- 00008)
WHEREAS, Ranshaw Limited Partnership is the legal title holder of property located at 1022 Hudson
Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa and Shirken LLC is the legal title holder of property located at 1014 and 1016
Hudson Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, Ranshaw Limited Partnership has requested a rezoning of these properties from Medium
Density Single Family (RS -8) zone to Community Commercial (CC -2) zone; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the area is appropriate for general commercial uses;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has the reviewed the proposed rezoning and
determined that it complies with the Comprehensive Plan provided that it meets conditions addressing the
need for neighborhood compatibility, prevention of commercial traffic in the residential neighborhood, and
screening between commercial and residential uses; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (2011) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose reasonable
conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and above existing regulations, in order to
satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and
WHEREAS, Ranshaw Limited Partnership and Shirken LLC (collectively "the owners ") have agreed that
the properties shall be developed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Conditional Zoning
Agreement attached hereto to ensure appropriate development in this area of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION 1 APPROVAL. Subject to the Conditional Zoning Agreement attached hereto and incorporated
herein, property described below is hereby reclassified from its current zoning designation of RS -8 to CC -2:
LOT 16, 17, 18, AND 10 OF BAILEY AND BECK'S ADDITION, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, AT PAGE
161, IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, EXCEPTING
THEREFROM, ALL THAT PART OF SAID LOT 19 LYING SOUTHERLY OF A LINE BEGINNING
AT A POINT N2 °38.5'W, 5.1 FT FROM THE SE CORNER OF SAID LOT 19, ON THE EAST LINE
THERE OF; THENCE S88 °33.75'W, 124.5 FT.; THENCE N32 °53.5W, 23.2 FT TO A POINT
N3 °09.5'W, 20.6 FT FROM THE SW CORNER OF SAID LOT 19, ON THE WEST LINE THEREOF.
SAID RESULTANT TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 0.69 ACRES AND IS SUBJECT TO
EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and
publication of the ordinance as approved by law.
SECTION III. CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT. The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
sign, and the City Clerk attest, the Conditional Zoning Agreement between the property owner(s) and the
City, following passage and approval of this Ordinance.
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SECTION IV. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the
City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance, and record the same in the
Office of the County Recorder, Johnson County, Iowa, at Ranshaw Limited Partnership's expense, upon the
final passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, as provided by law.
SECTION V. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 2nd day of August 2011.
ATTEST:
C Y CLERK
Approved by
-A g C..
City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No. 11 -4439
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It was moved by Rai 1 Py and seconded by
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
x
Bailey
x
Champion
x
Dickens
x
Hayek
x
Mims
x
Wilburn
x
Wright
First Consideration 6/21/201
Mims that the Ordinance
Vote for passage: AYES: Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 7/5/2011
Vote for passage: AYES: Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Dickens.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 8/11/2011
Prepared by: Christina Kuecker, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA; 319 - 356 -5243 (REZ11- 00008)
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and among the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "City ") and Ranshaw Limited Partnership and Shirken LLC (hereinafter collectively
"Owners ").
WHEREAS, Ranshaw Limited Partnership is the legal title holder of property located at
1022 Hudson Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, Shirken LLC is the the legal title holderof property located at 1014 and 1016
Hudson Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the Owners have requested the rezoning of said properties from Medium
Density Single Family (RS -8) to Community Commercial (CC -2) zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that, with appropriate
conditions regarding the need for neighborhood compatibility, prevention of commercial traffic in
the residential neighborhood, and screening between commercial and residential uses, the
requested zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code §414.5 (2011) provides that the City of Iowa City may impose
reasonable conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and above existing
regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested change; and
WHEREAS, the Owners acknowledge that certain conditions and restrictions are
reasonable to ensure the development of these properties is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the need for neighborhood compatibility, prevention of commercial traffic in the
residential neighborhood, and screening between commercial and residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the Owners agree to develop these properties in accordance with the terms
and conditions of a Conditional Zoning Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties
agree as follows:
1. Ranshaw Limited Partnership and Shirken LLC collectively are the legal title holders of
the property legally described as:
LOT 16, 17, 18, AND 10 OF BAILEY AND BECK'S ADDITION, IOWA CITY,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, AT PAGE 161, IN THE RECORDS OF THE
JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, ALL
THAT PART OF SAID LOT 19 LYING SOUTHERLY OF A LINE BEGINNING AT A
POINT N2 °38.5'W, 5.1 FT FROM THE SE CORNER OF SAID LOT 19, ON THE
EAST LINE THERE OF; THENCE S88 °33.75'W, 124.5 FT.; THENCE N32 °53.5W,
23.2 FT TO A POINT N3 °09.5'W, 20.6 FT FROM THE SW CORNER OF SAID LOT
19, ON THE WEST LINE THEREOF, SAID RESULTANT, TRACT OF LAND
CONTAINS 0.69 ACRES AND IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
OF RECORD.
2. The Owners acknowledges that the City wishes to ensure conformance to the principles
of the Comprehensive Plan and the Southwest district plan. Further, the parties
acknowledge that Iowa Code §414.5 (2011) provides that the City of Iowa City may
impose reasonable conditions on granting an applicant's rezoning request, over and
above the existing regulations, in order to satisfy public needs caused by the requested
change.
3. In consideration of the City's rezoning the subject property, Owners agree that
development of the subject property will conform to all other requirements of the zoning
chapter, as well as the following conditions:
a. No curb cut shall be allowed on to Hudson Avenue;
b. The building design and site plan shall be approved by the Staff Design Review
Committee to ensure compatibility with the neighborhood and the following criteria:
- A vegetative screen shall be planted along the northern boundary to the
residential zone to complement the building design and soften the appearance of
the northern elevation of any commercial building with use of ornamental or
evergreen trees;
- The north elevation of the commercial building shall be a more decorative wall
than the wall of the adjacent existing strip commercial building, with use of such
materials as a decorative masonry finish or a pattern within the masonry;
- The Hudson Avenue elevation shall not be a blank wall, but rather shall have a
more pedestrian - scaled building facade with features such as windows, awnings,
and bike and pedestrian access;
- The storefront design shall incorporate the use of traditional building materials
such as brick or wood.
4. The Owners and City acknowledge that the conditions contained herein are reasonable
conditions to impose on the land under Iowa Code §414.5 (2011), and that said
conditions satisfy public needs that are caused by the requested zoning change.
5. The Owners and City acknowledge that in the event the subject property is transferred,
sold, redeveloped, or subdivided, all redevelopment will conform with the terms of this
Conditional Zoning Agreement.
6. The parties acknowledge that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be deemed to be
a covenant running with the land and with title to the land, and shall remain in full force
and effect as a covenant with title to the land, unless or until released of record by the
City of Iowa City.
The parties further acknowledge that this agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind
all successors, representatives, and assigns of the parties.
7. The Owners acknowledge that nothing in this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be
construed to relieve the Owners or Applicant from complying with all other applicable
local, state, and federal regulations.
8. The parties agree that this Conditional Zoning Agreement shall be incorporated by
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reference into the ordinance rezoning the subject property, and that upon adoption and
publication of the ordinance, this agreement shall be recorded in the Johnson County
Recorder's Office at the Applicant's expense.
Dated this 2nd day of Au;?ust 12011.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Attest:
Mari 'an K. Karr, City Clerk
Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
CITY OF IOWA CITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
By:
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RANSHAW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on Leausr 2011 by Matthew J
Hayek and Marian K. Karr as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City.
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LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
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in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Vmflf RaAs4w r 156'r �cy.f , to me
personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that the person is
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Notary PuNp iq a)d for the State of Iowa
My commission expires:
On this 5 day of , 2011, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for the State of Iowa, pe onally appeared r 6 kgtLaAtA) , to me personally
known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that the person is one of the partners of
D,0P,06„ EA,,syan Iowa General /Limited Partnership, and that the instrument was signed on behalf of the
partnership by authority of the partners; and the partner acknowledged the execution of the
instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of the partnership by it, and by the partner voluntarily
executed.
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Prepared by: Kristopher Ackerson, Asst. Transportation Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA
52240; 319 - 356 -5247
ORDINANCE NO. 11 —4440
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES"
AND TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" OF THE IOWA CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH DOWNTOWN MOPED PARKING PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS AND FEES
WHEREAS, residents and visitors enjoy the pedestrian friendly streetscape of downtown
Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, mopeds and scooters parked on sidewalks reduce pedestrian safety and
access to bike racks; and
WHEREAS, the University of Iowa issues motorcycle and moped parking permits for
designated parking areas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to facilitate parking for fuel efficient vehicles, such
as bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, mopeds are the only motorized vehicle currently not required to pay for
parking in downtown Iowa City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENTS.
1. Amend Section 3 -4 -8 of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances by inserting the
following language after the "Surface lot fees ":
Permit for Designated Moped and Motorcycle Spaces:
Annual permit: $45.
2. Amend City Code Section 9 -4 -1 of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances by adding
the following:
20. In a bike rack, unless specifically authorized by the City Manager pursuant to
9- 8 -4(8).
3. Amend Section 9- 5 -4(F) of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances by deleting the
section in its entirety and replacing it with the following language:
Permit Lots and Spaces: A parking permit system for city lots and parking spaces
designated for permit parking is hereby established for designation by the city
manager or designee. The duration and fee for permits shall be as provided in
ordinance No.
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11 -4440
the schedule of fees, title 3, chapter 4 of this code. The permit holder is entitled
to park in the city parking lot or parking space designated for such purpose, and
the permit shall be issued by the city manager or designee. No driver or owner
other than a permit holder shall stop, stand or park any motor vehicle in any area
in the city owned lot or parking spaces designated by such signs or other
markers for the exclusive use of permit holders.
4. Amend Section 9- 8 -4(A) of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances by deleting the
section in its entirety and replacing with the following language:
No person shall drive a motor vehicle in a bicycle path, lane or parking area or
park any motor vehicles in such a path, lane or parking area. Motorized bicycles,
motor bicycles and mopeds are prohibited from parking in bicycle parking areas,
except as otherwise allowed pursuant to Paragraph 8 below.
SECTION ll. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall
be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the
validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective on January 1,
2012.
Passed and approved this 2nd day of August 2011.
MAYOR Approved by n//
ATTEST: 71 �+/ GLJ� -v _a /x� i t y
CITY RK _ orney's Office 066/J/
Ordinance No. 11 -4440
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It was moved by Wilburn and seconded by Wright that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
x
Bailey
x
Champion
x
Dickens
x
Hayek
x_
Mims
x
Wilburn
x
Wright
First Consideration 7/5/2011
Vote for passage: AYES: Wright, Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration --------------- -
Vote for passage:
Date published 8/11/2011
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and the ordinance be voted upon for final
passage at this time. AYES: Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Dickens. NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Prepared by: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk, 410 East Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319 - 356 -5041
ORDINANCE NO. 11-4441
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 -9 -313 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA
CITY; AND SECTION 1 -5 -1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
ESTABLISHING THE VOTING PRECINCTS THAT COMPRISE THE THREE CITY COUNCIL
DISTRICTS IN IOWA CITY.
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this amendment is to revise the voting
precincts in Iowa City to reflect changes in population exhibited in the 2010 decennial census
and to reflect changes as results of the reprecincting process.
SECTION II. AMENDMENT.
1. Section 1 -9 -313 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by deleting said
section and replacing it with the following:
SECTION 1 -9 -313. Boundaries of Precincts
The area encompassed within the voting precincts shall be indicated as follows:
Precinct 1: Beginning at the intersection of 1St Avenue and Court Street; east on Court
Street to Friendship Street; north on Friendship Street to Washington Street; east on
Washington Street to Scott Boulevard; north along Scott Boulevard to Rochester Avenue; west
on Rochester Avenue to Post Road; south on Post Road to Princeton Road; northwest along
Princeton Road to 1 st Avenue; south along 1 st Avenue to the point of beginning.
Precinct 2: Beginning at the intersection of Sunset and Benton Streets; west on Benton
Street to Emerald Street; north on Emerald Street to Melrose Avenue; starting in an easterly
direction along Melrose Avenue and continuing along the corporate limits of University Heights
to the Iowa Interstate Railway tracks; west on the railroad tracks to Mormon Trek Boulevard;
south on Mormon Trek Boulevard to Melrose Avenue; east on Melrose Avenue to Westgate
Street; south on Westgate Street to Keswick Drive; along Keswick Drive to the intersection with
Benton Street; east on Benton Street to Teg Drive; south on Teg Drive and continuing east
along Aber Avenue to Sunset Street; Sunset Street to Ashley Drive; along Ashley Drive to
Wylde Green Road; along Wylde Green Road to Edingale Drive; along Edingale Drive to
Weeber Street; north on Weeber Street to Benton Street; east on Benton Street to Oaknoll
Drive; north on Oaknoll Drive to Oakcrest Street; west on Oakcrest Street to George Street;
north on George Street to the corporate limits of University Heights and continuing westerly
along said corporate limits to the point of beginning.
Precinct 3: Beginning at the intersection of the Iowa Interstate Railway tracks and
Mormon Trek Boulevard; northeast on Mormon Trek Boulevard to Highway 6; east on Highway
6 to Iowa Avenue; east on Iowa Avenue to the Iowa River; south along the Iowa River to the
Iowa Interstate Railway bridge; then west along the railroad tracks to the point of beginning.
Precinct 4: Beginning at the intersection of Newton Road and Riverside Drive; west on
Riverside Drive and Highway 6 to the Iowa City Corporate Limits; north along the corporate
limits to the Iowa River; proceeding west and north along the Iowa River to a point where the
river intersects with the extended N boundary line of lot 108 of Peninsula Neighborhood Phase
2A; southeasterly to Walker Circle and continuing along Foster Road to Dubuque Street; south
on Dubuque Street to Park Road; west on Park Road to the west bank of the Iowa River; south
along the river to the point of beginning.
Precinct 5: Beginning at the intersection of Kimball Road and Dubuque Street; south on
Dubuque Street to Market Street; west on Market Street to Clinton Street; south on Clinton to
Iowa Avenue; east on Iowa Avenue to Dubuque Street; south on Dubuque Street to College
Street; east on College Street to Linn Street; south on Linn Street to Burlington Street; west on
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Burlington Street to the Iowa River; north along the river to Park Road; east on Park Road to the
point of beginning.
Precinct 6: Beginning at the intersection of the Iowa Interstate Railroad tracks and
Scott Boulevard; west along the tracks to 2nd Avenue; north on 2nd Avenue to J Street; west on J
Street to 3rd Avenue; north on 3`d Avenue to 1St Street; west on 1St Street to 5th Avenue; north on
5th Avenue to F Street; east on F Street to Muscatine Avenue; east on Muscatine Avenue to the
Iowa City corporate limits and continuing along said corporate limits to the point of beginning.
Precinct 7: Beginning at the intersection of Walden Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard;
north along Mormon Trek Boulevard to Bartelt Road; along Bartelt Road to Roberts Road; along
Roberts Road to Westwinds Drive; north along Westwinds Drive to Melrose Avenue; west along
Melrose Avenue to Hawkeye Park Road; along Hawkeye Park Road to Mormon Trek Boulevard;
north on Mormon Trek Boulevard to the Iowa Interstate Railway and the Iowa City corporate
limits; westerly and continuing along said corporate limits to Melrose Avenue; east on Melrose
Avenue to Galway Drive; along Galway Drive to Donegal Court; southerly along Donegal Court
to Tipperary Road; southerly along Tipperary Road to its intersection with the NW corner of lot
195 Galway Hills Subdivision Part 10; along the western boundary of said lot 195 to its SW
corner; easterly to the SE corner of lot 194 Galway Hills Subdivision Part 10; southerly to Willow
Creek; easterly to the west boundary of Shannon Drive; southerly along Shannon Drive to Irving
Avenue; northerly and easterly along Irving Avenue to Jensen Street; south along Jensen Street
to Walden Road; northeasterly along Walden Road to the point of beginning.
Precinct 8: Beginning at the SE corner of 1715 Mormon Trek Boulevard where Mormon
Trek Boulevard and Hwy 218 intersect; thence NW and continuing west along the Iowa City
corporate limits to Melrose Avenue; east on Melrose Avenue to Galway Drive; along Galway
Drive to Donegal Court; southerly along Donegal Court to Tipperary Road; southerly along
Tipperary Road to where it intersects with the western boundary of lot 195 Galway Hills
Subdivision Part 10; southerly along said western boundary and continuing easterly to the SE
corner of lot 194 Galway Hills Subdivision Part 10; southerly to Willow Creek; easterly to the
west boundary of Shannon Drive; southerly along Shannon Drive to Irving Avenue; northerly
and easterly along Irving Avenue to Jensen Street; south along Jensen Street to Walden Road;
northeasterly along Walden Road to Mormon Trek Boulevard; south along Mormon Trek
Boulevard to the point of beginning.
Precinct 9: Beginning at the intersection of Mormon Trek Boulevard and Melrose
Avenue; east on Melrose Avenue to Westgate Street; south on Westgate Street to Keswick
Drive; south on Keswick Drive to Benton Street; east on Benton Street to Keg Drive; south along
Teg Drive and Aber Avenue to Sunset Street; south on Sunset Street to the south right -of -way
line of Highway 1; west along the south right -of -way line of Highway 1 to the east right -of -way
line of Highway 218 at Highway 1; crossing Highway 218 and continuing southwesterly along
the south boundary of Highway 1 to where the Iowa City corporate limits shifts north at Kitty Lee
Road; north along Kitty Lee Road and continuing along said corporate limits to the SE corner of
1715 Mormon Trek Boulevard which is the intersection of the right -of -ways of Mormon Trek
Boulevard and Highway 218; north along Mormon Trek Boulevard to Bartelt Road; along Bartelt
Road to Roberts Road; along Roberts Road to Westwinds Drive; north along Westwinds Drive
to Melrose Avenue; west along Melrose Avenue to Hawkeye Park Road; along Hawkeye Park
Road to Mormon Trek Boulevard; south on Mormon Trek Boulevard to the point of beginning.
Precinct 10: Beginning at the intersection of Highway 6 and the Iowa River; east along
Highway Six to Boyrum Street; then south on Boyrum Street to Southgate Avenue; then east on
Southgate Avenue to Keokuk Street; then south on Keokuk Street to Sandusky Drive; then east
on Sandusky Drive to Taylor Drive; then south on Taylor Drive to Burns Avenue; then east on
Burns Avenue to Sycamore Street; then south on Sycamore Street to the Iowa City corporate
limits; then following the Iowa City corporate limits east, south, west, south, west, north, west,
and south to a point on the north right -of -way of Nursery Lane; then west along the north right-
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of -way of Nursery Lane to Sand Road; then south on Sand Road and the Iowa City corporate
limits to the south right -of way of Nursery Lane; then along the Iowa City corporate limits
easterly , south, southwest, south, northeast, and south to the intersection of the west right -of-
way of Soccer Park Road and the south boundary of East Lucas Township; then west on the
East Lucas Township boundary to the Iowa River; then in northerly direction along the Iowa
River, following the East Lucas Township boundary and then the Iowa City corporate limits to
the south line of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 27, Township 79 N,
Range 6 W; then along the Iowa City corporate City limits west, south, east, south, west, north,
west, north, east, north, east, north, west, and north to the point where the Iowa City corporate
limits crosses the CRANDIC Railroad tracks in Section 21, Township 79 N, Range 6 W; then
continuing north along the CRANDIC Railroad tracks to the Iowa River; then north along the
Iowa River to the point of beginning.
Precinct 11: Beginning at the intersection of Burlington and Gilbert Streets; south on
Gilbert Street to Highway 6; west on Highway 6 to Miller Avenue; north on Miller Avenue
extended to the Iowa Interstate Railroad; east along the railroad to the Iowa River; north along
the river to Burlington Street; east on Burlington Street to the point of beginning.
Precinct 12: Beginning at the intersection of Industrial Park Road and Highway 6; north
on Industrial Park Road and the centerline of Industrial Park Road extended to the Iowa
Interstate Railroad tracks; then east on the railroad tracks to the west line of the southeast
quarter of Section 19, Township 79 N, Range 5 W; then following the Iowa City corporate limits
north, east, south, west, south, east, south, west, south, west, north, west, south, and west to
the north right -of -way of Highway 6; then northwest along the corporate limits to the east line of
Section 24, Township 79 N, Range 6 W; then south to the east boundary of East Lucas
Township and continuing south along Sioux Avenue and the East Lucas Township boundary to
Napoleon Street; then west on Napoleon Street and the East Lucas Township boundary to the
intersection of the west right -of -way of Soccer Park Road and the south boundary of East Lucas
Township; then along the west right -of -way line of Soccer Park Road and Iowa City corporate
limits north, southwest, north, northeast, and north to the south line of the northeast quarter of
Section 35, Township 79 N, Range 6 W; then following the Iowa City corporate limits westerly to
Sand Rd; then north along the corporate limits to the north right -of -way of Nursery Lane; then
following the Iowa City corporate limits east, then north to the intersection of Sycamore Street
and Lehman Avenue; then along the Iowa City corporate limits east, south, east, north, east,
north, and west to the intersection of Sycamore Street and the south line of Section 23,
Township 79 N, Range 6 W; then north on Sycamore Street to California Avenue; then east on
California Avenue to Miami Drive; then southwest on Miami Drive to Nevada Avenue; then
southeast on Nevada Avenue to Lakeside Drive; then east and north on Lakeside Drive to
Highway 6 and to the point of beginning.
Precinct 13: Beginning at the intersection of Benton Street and Miller Avenue; south on
Miller Avenue to Highway 1; east on Highway 1 to the Iowa River; south on the Iowa River to the
east right -of -way line of the Crandic Railroad; southwesterly along the Crandic Railroad to its
intersection with Old Highway 218; southwesterly along Old Highway 218 to its intersection with
the Iowa City corporate limits just south of Mormon Trek Boulevard; in a westerly direction along
said corporate limits to the intersection of Naples Avenue and Highway 1; north along the east
right -of -way line of Highway 1 to its intersection with Sunset Street extended; crossing the
highway and following Sunset Street to Ashley Drive; along Ashley Drive to Wylde Green Road;
along Wylde Green Road to Edingale Drive; along Edingale Drive to Weeber Street; along
Weeber Street to Benton Street; east on Benton Street to Oaknoll Drive; north on Oaknoll Drive
to Oakcrest Street; west on Oakcrest Street to George Street; north on George Street to the
University Heights corporate limits; following said corporate limits north and east to the Iowa
Interstate Railway; southeast along the railroad to the southern -most corner of Brookland Park;
south to Miller Avenue and continuing along Miller Avenue to the point of beginning.
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Precinct 14: Beginning at the intersection of Highway 6 and Sycamore Street; north on
Sycamore Street to Lower Muscatine Road; northwest on Lower Muscatine Road to Kirkwood
Avenue; west along Kirkwood Avenue to Gilbert Street; south along Gilbert Street to Highway 6;
east on Highway 6 to Boyrum Street; south on Boyrum Street to Southgate Avenue; east along
Southgate Avenue to Keokuk Street; south on Keokuk Street to Sandusky Drive; east on
Sandusky Drive to Taylor Drive; north on Taylor Drive to Highway 6; east on Highway 6 to
Sycamore Street and the point of beginning.
Precinct 15: Beginning at the intersection of Burns Avenue and Taylor Drive; north on
Taylor Drive to Highway 6; east on Highway 6 to Sycamore Street; north on Sycamore Street to
Lower Muscatine Road; northwest on Lower Muscatine Road to Pine Street; north on Pine
Street to the Iowa Interstate Railway; southeast along the railroad to its intersection with
Industrial Park Road extended; south along Industrial Park Road to Highway 6 and crossing
Highway 6 to Lakeside Drive; south on Lakeside Drive to Nevada Avenue; north on Nevada
Avenue to Miami Drive; north on Miami Drive to California Avenue; west on California Avenue to
Sycamore Street; south on Sycamore Street to Burns Avenue; west on Burns Avenue to the
point of beginning.
Precinct 16: Beginning at the intersection of Muscatine Avenue and Scott Boulevard;
north on Scott Boulevard to Washington Street; west on Washington Street to Friendship Street;
south on Friendship Street to Court Street; west on Court Street to 1 st Avenue; south on 1 st
Avenue to Friendship Street; west on Friendship Street to 5th Avenue; south on 5th Avenue to
Muscatine Avenue; following Muscatine Avenue east to the point of beginning.
Precinct 17: Beginning at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Muscatine Avenue;
northwest on Muscatine Avenue to Burlington Street; west on Burlington Street to Governor
Street; north on Governor Street to Jefferson Street; east on Jefferson Street to Parsons
Avenue; north on Parsons Avenue to Rochester Avenue; east along Rochester Avenue to 1 st
Avenue; south on 1 st Avenue to Friendship Street; west on Friendship Street to 5th Avenue;
south on 5th Avenue to the point of beginning.
Precinct 18: Beginning at the intersection of Muscatine Avenue and Burlington Street;
west along Burlington Street to Governor Street; south along Governor Street to Bowery Street;
west along Bowery Street to Lucas Street; south along Lucas Street to the Iowa Interstate
Railroad tracks; west on the tracks to Gilbert Street; south on Gilbert Street to Kirkwood
Avenue; east on Kirkwood Avenue to Lower Muscatine Road; southeast along Lower Muscatine
Road to Pine Street; north on Pine Street to the railroad tracks; southeast along the tracks to 2nd
Avenue; north on 2nd Avenue to J Street; west on J Street to 3`d Avenue; north on 3rd Avenue to
1 st Street; west on 1 st Street to 5th Avenue; north on 5th Avenue to F Street; east on F Street to
Muscatine Avenue; northwest along Muscatine Avenue to the point of beginning.
Precinct 19: Beginning at the intersection of Dodge Street and Bowery Street; east on
Bowery Street to Lucas Street; south on Lucas Street to the Iowa Interstate Railroad tracks;
west on the railroad tracks to Gilbert Street; north on Gilbert Street to Burlington Street; west on
Burlington Street to Linn Street; north on Linn Street to College Street; east on College Street to
Van Buren Street; south on Van Buren to Burlington Street; east on Burlington Street to Dodge
Street; south on Dodge Street to the point of beginning.
Precinct 20: Beginning at the intersection of Dodge Street and Burlington Street; west
on Burlington Street to Van Buren Street; north on Van Buren Street to College Street; west on
College Street to Dubuque Street; north on Dubuque Street to Iowa Avenue; west on Iowa
Avenue to Clinton Street; north on Clinton Street to Market Street; east on Market Street to
Dodge Street; south on Dodge Street to Jefferson Street; east on Jefferson Street to Governor
Street; south on Governor Street to Bowery Street; west on Bowery Street to Dodge Street;
north on Dodge Street to the point of beginning.
Precinct 21: Beginning at the intersection of Governor Street and Jefferson Street; west
on Jefferson Street to Dodge Street; north on Dodge Street to Market Street; west on Market
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Street to Dubuque Street; north on Dubuque Street to Kimball Road; east on Kimball Road to
Governor Street; south on Governor Street to the point of beginning.
Precinct 22: Beginning at the intersection of Gilbert Street and Kimball Road; west on
Kimball Road to Dubuque Street; north on Dubuque Street to Foster Road; along Foster Road
and continuing along Walker Circle to where the NE boundary line of lot 108 Peninsula
Neighborhood Phase 2A extended intersects with the Iowa River and the Iowa City corporate
limits; north along said corporate limits and continuing across Interstate 80 to Dubuque Street;
continuing southerly along the corporate limits to Interstate 80; east along 1 -80 to Prairie du
Chien Road; south along Prairie du Chien Road to North Dodge Street and Highway 1;
southwest to Governor Street; northwest on Governor Street to Kimball Road; westerly along
Kimball Road to the point of beginning.
Precinct 23: Beginning at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Governor Street;
north on Governor Street to its intersection with North Dodge Street/Highway 1; northeast along
Dodge Street to Prairie du Chien Road; north on Prairie du Chien Road to Interstate 80 and the
Iowa City corporate limits; starting east along the corporate limits and following the corporate
limits around to Rochester Avenue; west on Rochester Avenue to Post Road; south on Post
Road to Princeton Road; northwest on Princeton Road to 1 st Avenue; north on 1 st Avenue to
Rochester Avenue; west along Rochester Avenue to Parsons Avenue; south on Parsons
Avenue to Jefferson Street; west on Jefferson Street to the point of beginning.
Precinct 24: Beginning at the SE corner of Scott Park on the Iowa City corporate limits;
following the corporate limits west and south to American Legion Road; west on American
Legion Road to Scott Boulevard; north along Scott Boulevard to Rochester Avenue; east on
Rochester Avenue to the Iowa City corporate limits; starting east along the corporate limits and
continuing to follow the corporate limits back to the point of beginning.
2. Section 1 -5 -1 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adopting a new said
section to read as follows:
SECTION 1 -5 -1. City Council Districts
There are hereby established in the City three (3) City Council Districts. The following "voting
precincts ", as defined in Chapter 9 of this Title, shall comprise the three (3) City Council
Districts:
A. City Council District A: Voting precincts 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15
B. City Council District B: Voting precincts 1, 6, 12, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24
C. City Council District C: Voting precincts 3, 4, 5, 11, 19, 20, 21, 22
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 Ordinances shall
be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance as a whole or any section provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION V. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effective on January 15, 2012.
Passed and approved this 2nd day of August 12011
Attest:
Mariia-n K. Karr, City Clerk
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Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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It was moved by Wilburn and seconded by Bailey that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Bailey
_ x Champion
x Dickens
x Hayek
x Mims
x Wilburn
x Wright
First Consideration 7/12/2011
Vote for passage: AYES: Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey.
NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration --------------- --
Vote for passage:
Date published 8/11/2011
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived.and the ordinance be voted
upon for final passage at this time. AYES: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek,
Mims. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.