Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-16 to the City of Dubuque Code of OrdinancesCity of Dubuque
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CONSENT ITEMS # 10.
Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-16 to the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances
City Clerk recommending approval of the resolution adopting
Supplement Number 2025 S-16 as part of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 2025 S-16 To The
Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
1. Staff Memo -Supplement 2025 S-16
2. Supplement No. 2025 S-16
3. Resolution
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Dubuque City Clerk's Office
THE CITY OF 77 City Hall
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TO: Mayor Brad M. Cavanagh and City Council Members
FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-16 to the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances
DATE: June 30, 2025
The attached resolution provides for the adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-16 to
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which codifies all ordinances through 14-25 as
adopted by the City Council through April 28, 2025. This update inadvertently omitted one
change from Ordinance No. 5-25, which replaced the definition of "Leisure Services
Manager" with "Parks and Recreation Director" in section 10-513-1. The codifier is aware
of this omission and has committed to correcting it in the next supplement.
Section 380.8 of the Iowa Code outlines cities code of ordinance requirements:
380.8 Code of ordinances published
1. a. A city shall compile a code of ordinances containing all the city ordinance in effect,
except grade ordinances, bond ordinances, zoning map ordinances, ordinances vacating
streets and alleys, and ordinances containing legal descriptions of urban revitalization
areas and urban renewal areas.
b. A city may maintain a code of ordinances either by compiling at least annually a
supplement to the code of ordinances consisting of all new ordinances and amendments
to ordinances which became effective during the previous year and adopting the
supplement by resolution or by adding at least annually new ordinances and amendments
to ordinances to the code of ordinances itself.
Since August 17, 2009, the city has compiled supplements to the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances consisting of all new ordinances and amendments to ordinances and
adopted the supplements by resolution. Supplements are prepared on a quarterly basis
by American Legal Publishing of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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I respectfully request City Council approval of the resolution adopting Supplement
Number 2025 S-16 as part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque.
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DUBUQUE, IOWA
Instruction Sheet
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CITY CODE
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Code current through:
Ord. 14-25, passed 4-28-2025
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PREFACE
This code of the City of Dubuque, as
supplemented, contains ordinances up to and
including ordinance 14-25, passed April 28, 2025.
Ordinances of the City adopted after said ordinance
supersede the provisions of this code to the extent
that they are in conflict or inconsistent therewith.
Consult the City office in order to ascertain whether
any particular provision of the code has been
amended, superseded or repealed.
American Legal
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE 1
Administration
Dubuque City Code .............
1
Saving Clause .................
2
Definitions ....................
3
General Penalty. , ....... ......
4
Charter .......................
5
Mayor And City Council ..........
6
Rules And Procedure .........
6A
City Officers And Employees......
7
Elections, Precincts And Wards ...
8
Evidentiary Hearings By
City Council ..................
9
Miscellaneous Administrative
Provisions ...................
10
Emergency Succession During
Disaster ....................
11
TITLE 2
Boards And Commissions
{
Hearings And Appeals........... 1
Civil Service Commission ........ 2
Sister City Relationships
Advisory Commission (Rep.
by Ord. 46-17, 12-18-2017) ......
Safe Community Advisory
Committee (Rep. by Ord.
65-12, 12-17-2012)............
Cable Television Commission ....
TITLE 3
Revenue And Taxation
E
10
11
Property Tax .................. 1
Revitalization Areas .............
2
Hotel And Motel Tax ............
3
Economic Development..........
4
Industrial Projects ............
4A
Enterprise Zone Commission
(Rep. by Ord. 43-14,
6-7-2014) ..................
413
Speculative Shell Buildings
Of Community Development
Organizations And For Profit
Entities ....................
4C
Residential Relocation
Assistance Program ..........
4D
Investment And Cash Management
Oversight Advisory Commission ..
3
Civic Center Advisory
TITLE 4
Commission ..................
4
Housing Agency And Community
Business And License Regulations
Development Commissions ......
5
Municipal Housing Agency And
p 9 g Y
Business Licenses General) Y •••
. 1
Governing Board (Rep. by Ord.
Liquor Control .................
2
26-09, 6-1-2009).............
5A
Alcoholic Beverages ..........
2A
Housing Commission..........
513
Liquor, Beer And Wine
r Community Development
Licenses And Permits.........
213
Advisory _Commission_._._._._._._._._._&CExcur_sion_Boat_Admission_Fees_._._._3
Trust Fund Advisory
Central Market And Other
Committee .................
5D
Farmers' Markets ..............
4
Resilient Community Advisory
Solicitor's License ..............
5
Commission ..................
6
Pawnbrokers And Secondhand
Board Of Library Trustees ........
7
Dealers; Junk And Auto
Arts And Cultural Affairs
Salvage Dealers ...............
6
Advisory Commission ...........
8
Pawnbrokers And Second-
hand Dealers ...............
6A
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Junk Dealers And Auto
Salvage Dealers ............. 613
Vehicles For Hire And Public
Transportation ..:............. 7
Nonmotorized Vehicles ........ 7A
Motorized Vehicles For Hire .... 7B
Adult Entertainment Establish-
ments ....................... 8
TITLE 5
Transit System
Transit Advisory Board .......... 1
TITLE 6
Health, Housing, Sanitation
And Environment
Health And Safety Regulations ....
Food Establishments And Hotel
Sanitation ................... .
Ambulances ...................
Nuisances ....................
Noises .......................
Housing Regulations (Rep. by
Ord. 8-16, 4-4-2016,
eff. 7-1-2016) .................
Hazardous Waste, Substances
And Conditions ................
Trees And Weeds ..............
Fire Prevention Regulations ......
TITLE 7
Police, Fire And Public Safety
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Police Department .............. 1
Fire Department ................ 2
Emergency Management ........ 3
October 2021
Alarm System Permits ........... 4
Offenses .....................
5
General Offenses ............
5A
Drug Paraphernalia ...........
5B
Crime Property ..............
5C
Parental Responsibility ........
5D
Social Host Responsibility ......
5E
Animal Control .......... . ......
6
Miscellaneous Provisions ......
6A
Dogs And Cats ..............
613
Rabies Control ...............
6C
Dangerous Animals ... , .......
6D
Potentially Vicious Dogs .......
6E
Vicious Dogs And Cats ........
6F
Bicycles ......................
7
TITLE 8
Equity And Human Rights
Definitions; General Provisions ....
1
Equity And Human Rights
Commission ..................
2
Unfair And Discriminatory
Practices .....................
3
Disability Discrimination........
3A
Enforcement Of Civil Rights ......
4
Fair Housing ..................
5
TITLE 9
Motor Vehicles And Traffic
General Provisions .............
Registration, Certification Of
Title, And Proof Of Security
Against Financial Liability ........
Special Antitheft Law ............
Drivers' Licenses ...............
Obedience To And Effect Of
Traffic Laws ..................
Powers Of Local Authorities ......
Operation .....................
Pedestrians' Rights And Duties ....
Special Stops Required ..........
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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CHAPTER 7
CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SECTION:
1-7-1:
Bonds Of Officers And Employees
1-7-2:
Deposits Of City Funds
1-7-3:
Transfer Of Records And Property To Successor
1-7-4:
City Manager
1-7-5:
City Clerk And Assistant City Clerk
1-7-6:
City Attorney
1-7-7:
City Treasurer
1-7-8:
Elimination Of State Of Iowa Residency Requirement
1-7-1: BONDS OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES:
A. Certain Officers: The following officers of the city shall give official bonds in the
following penal sums, the premium being paid by the city, in the form set forth
in section 64.2 of the code of Iowa:
City Manager $1,000,000.00
Chief Financial Officer 1,000,000.00
City Treasurer 1,000,000.00
B. Other Officers And Employees: All other officers and employees of the city shall
be covered by an official bond in the penal sum in the amount of one million
dollars ($1,000,000.00) each. (2007 Code § 2-69; amd. Ord. 3-20, 1-21-2020;
Ord. 6-25, 2-17-2025)
1-7-2: DEPOSITS OF CITY FUNDS:
f
Each department,division-and _other _agency of the -city -shall -deposit -all -funds
collected on behalf of the city timely with the city treasurer together with an
accounting indicating the sources thereof and obtain a receiptfrom the citytreasurer
for the funds, or deposit the funds directly in city bank accounts as directed by the
city treasurer and provide the city treasurer a duplicate deposit receipt together with
an accounting indicating the sources of funds. (2007 Code § 2-72; amd. Ord. 3-20,
1-21-2020)
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1-7-3: TRANSFER OF RECORDS AND PROPERTY TO SUCCESSOR:
Each officer shall transfer to said officer's successor in office all books, papers,
records, documents and property, in said officer's custody and relating to said
officer's office. (2007 Code § 2-73)
1-7-4: CITY MANAGER:
A. Appointment; Qualifications; Oath; Bond:
1. It shall be the duty of the city council to appoint some competent person
manager of the city, who shall be and act as the administrative head thereof,
under the direction and supervision of the city council, and shall hold office at
its pleasure.
2. The council, in appointing a city manager, need not be influenced by the
residence or nonresidence of the person selected, having regard for the
person's qualifications and fitness for the position.
3. During the absence of the city manager by leave of the city council through
sickness or other unavoidable causes, the city council may designate some
properly qualified person to perform and execute the duties of the city
managers office.
4. Before entering upon the city manager's duties, the city manager shall take
an oath that the city manager will support the constitution of the United States,
the constitution of the state, and without fear or favor, to the best of the city
manager's ability, faithfully and honestly perform the duties of the city
manager's office.
5. The manager shall execute a bond with a reliable surety company as
surety thereon, to be paid for by the city, in such sum as the city council may,
by resolution, determine, which bond shall be conditioned for the faithful
performance of the manager's duties and shall be in favor of the city. (2007
Code § 2-103)
B. Office: The city manager shall have an office at the city hall,
be open on all days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
transaction of business for the city. (2007 Code § 2-104)
1-7-5: CITY CLERK AND ASSISTANT CITY CLERK:
A. City Clerk:
1. There is hereby established the office of the city clerk.
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2. The city council shall appoint a city clerk.
B. Assistant City Clerk:
1. The city clerk shall appoint an assistant city clerk.
2. The assistant city clerk shall be subject to the direction of the city clerk and,
in the absence or inability of the city clerk, to perform the duties of the office,
the assistant city clerk shall have the full power and authority to perform all the
duties required of the office of the city clerk. (2007 Code § 2-114)
1-7-6: CITY ATTORNEY:
A. Office Established; General Powers And Duties:
1. There is hereby created and established the office of the city attorney.
2. The city council shall appoint a city attorney, who shall be the chief legal
officer and whose duties shall be as provided in this section and by the laws of
the state. (2007 Code § 2-121)
B. Powers And Duties Specified: The city attorney, in addition to all of the powers
and duties conferred by the laws of the state upon a city attorney, shall have
the following powers and duties:
1. Attend every regular meeting of the city council and attend those special
meetings of the city council at which the city attorney shall be required to be
present.
2. Upon request of the city council, formulate drafts for contracts, forms and
other writings which may be required for use of the city.
3. Keep records of official opinions and actions involving the city.
4. Upon request, give an opinion in writing upon all questions of law relating
to municipal matters submitted by the city council, the mayor, members of the
city council individually, municipal boards or the city manager.
5. Prepare those ordinances that the city council may direct to be prepared.
6. Be responsible for the overall supervision of the office of the city attorney
and, with the approval of the city council, appoint such assistant city attorneys
as may be necessary to the performance of the city attorney's duties. (2007
Code § 2-122)
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1-7-7: CITY TREASURER:
A. Duties Generally: The duties of the city treasurer shall be as provided in this
section. (2007 Code § 2-131)
B. Fund Records Kept Separate: The city treasurer shall keep records of each
fund separate. (2007 Code § 2-132)
C. Receipt Records: The city treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all money
or securities received by the city treasurer on behalf of the municipality and
specify date, from whom, and for what purpose received. (2007 Code § 2-133)
D. Preparation Of Receipts: The city treasurer shall prepare receipts for all funds
received. The city treasurer shall retain a receipt copy and provide each
department a receipt copy. (2007 Code § 2-134)
E. Account Of Disbursements: The city treasurer shall keep an accurate account
of all disbursements, money or property, specifying date, to whom, and from
what fund paid. (2007 Code § 2-135)
F. Special Assessments Accounts: The city treasurer shall keep a separate
account of all money received by the city treasurer from special assessments.
(2007 Code § 2-136)
G. Disposition Of Receipts: The city treasurer shall, immediately upon receipt of
monies to be held in the city treasurer's custody and belonging to the city,
deposit the same in banks selected by the city council in amounts not
exceeding monetary limits authorized by the city council. In the case of
deposited checks returned for nonsufficient funds, the city treasurer shall adjust
the recorded deposit and attempt to collect the returned check. The city
treasurer may also assess a surcharge not to exceed the amount allowed by
law for processing checks returned for nonsufficient funds and against the party
who submitted the nonsufficient funds check. The returned check surcharge
shall be added to the outstanding bill of the party who submitted the
nonsufficient funds check. (2007 Code § 2-137)
H. Certification Of Delinquent Utility Billing Charges: Pursuant to Iowa Code
section 384.84, the city treasurer will prepare, at least quarterly, an assessment i
schedule listing all delinquent utility billing charges and late payment charges
which accrued in the prior month or since the last assessment schedule was
prepared, and the city treasurer is hereby delegated the authority, on behalf of
the city, to certify and file each such assessment schedule with the county
treasurer. (Ord. 52-12, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 3-20, 1-21-2020)
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ELIMINATION OF STATE OF IOWA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
A. The purpose of this section is to eliminate the state of Iowa residency
requirement for city employees classified as holding a civil service position
under state law.
D. Iowa Code Chapter 400 identifies certain employees of a city to be covered by
the state's civil service law. The provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 400 set out
procedures that need to be followed regarding the hiring, promoting,
disciplining, and termination of these covered civil service employees. One of
the requirements that currently exists is that these covered civil service
employees must either be or become a citizen of the state of Iowa within a
certain period of time.
C. During the legislative session of 2016 House File 2267 was passed into law
effective July 1, 2016. A provision of this bill allows cities to pass an ordinance
to eliminate the state of Iowa residency requirement for covered civil service
employees. The bill further provides that a city may establish time and distance
requirements of its covered civil service employees.
D. The city manager shall assess the needs and demands of the organization and
establish a time and distance policy for civil service employees. (Ord. 11-20,
3-2-2020 )
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TITLE 2
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Subject Chapter
Hearings And Appeals ............................ 1
Civil Service Commission .........................
2
Investment And Cash Management Oversight
Advisory Commission ...........................
3
Civic Center Advisory Commission ..................
4
Housing Agency And Community Development
Commissions ......................... . ........
5
Municipal Housing Agency And Governing
Board (Rep. by Ord. 26-09, 6-1-2009) ............
5A
Housing Commission ..........................
5B
Community Development Advisory
Commission ................................
5C
Trust Fund Advisory Committee .................
5D
Resilient Community Advisory Commission ...........
6
Board Of Library Trustees .........................
7
Arts And Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.........
8
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission
(Rep. by Ord. 46-17, 12-18-2017) ..................
9
Safe Community Advisory Committee
(Rep. by Ord. 65-12, 12-17-2012) .................
10
Cable Television Commission .....................
11
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CHAPTER
INVESTMENT AND CASH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
ADVISORY COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-3-1:
Commission Created
2-3-2:
Purpose
2-3-3:
Internal Organization And Rules
2-3-4:
Procedures For Operation
2-3-5:
Membership
2-3-6:
Oath
2-3-7:
Terms
2-3-8:
Vacancies
2-3-9:
Officers; Organization
2-3-10:
Meetings
2-3-11:
Compensation
2-3-12:
Removal
2-3-13:
Powers
2-3-14:
Reports Provided
2-3-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the investment and cash management oversight advisory
commission. (Ord. 52-14, 8-4-2014; amd. Ord. 1-25, 1-6-2025)
2-3-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to review the actions and decisions of the city's
investments and all money managers for compliance with the city's investment
policy and to report any noncompliance to the city council; to review internal cash
management practices -and external -agreements -regarding the -banking -services
agreement, U.S. Treasuries, and certificates of deposits; to review the investment
performance of the City's investments and money managers and to report to the City
Council concerning such investment at least quarterly; and to recommend, as
needed, changes in the investment policy or cash management practices to the city
council. (Ord. 52-14, 8-4-2014; amd. Ord. 1-25, 1-6-2025)
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2-3-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational
procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this code or the
Iowa Code. (Ord. 52-14, 8-4-2014)
2-3-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of
the city govern the commission in all its operations. (Ord. 52-14, 8-4-2014)
2-3-5: MEMBERSHIP:
The commission comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council, who have knowledge about investments and finance but with no affiliation
with a firm or corporation which does now or during the term of a commissioner
provides investment or financial advice or services to the city. (Ord. 52-14,
8-4-2014)
2-3-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment to the commission, must execute an oath of office
at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or at the city clerk's
office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission. (Ord. 52-14, 8-4-2014;
amd, Ord. 35-24, 6-17-2024)
2-3-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified. (Ord. 52-14, 8-4-2014)
2-3-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 52-14,
8-4-2014)
2-3-9: OFFICERS; ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice chairperson, each
to serve a term of one year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need
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not be a member of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among
its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. (Ord. 52-14, 8-4-2014)
2-3-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The commission must meet quarterly.
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings maybe called by the chairperson or at the
written request of a majority of the commissioners.
C. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the
Iowa open meetings law.
D. Attendance:
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more
consecutive meetings of the commission, without being excused by the
chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend
to the city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement
appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of ail meetings.
E. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the
commission must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after
approval by the commission, or by the next regularly scheduled city council
meeting, whichever is later.
F. Quorum: Three (3) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and
voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. (Ord. 52-14,
8-4-2014; amd. Ord. 35-24, 6-17-2024)
2-3-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive
_ reimbursement for necessarytraveland-other-expenses-whileon-official-commission -
business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget.
(Ord. 52-14, 8-4-2014)
2-3-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in subsection 2-3-10D1 of this chapter, the city council may
remove any commissioner for good cause. (Ord. 29-15, 5-18-2015)
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2-3-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To review the actions and decisions of the Chief Financial Officer and the city's
money managers for compliance with the city's investment policy and report
any noncompliance to the city council;
B. To recommend, as needed, changes in the city's investment policy to the city
manager and the city council;
C. To review the investment performance of the city and the city's money
managers and report to the city council concerning same at least quarterly; and
D. To review the City's internal cash management practices and external
agreements regarding the banking services agreement, U.S. Treasuries, and
certificates of deposits for compliance with agreement terms and conditions.
(Ord. 52-14, 8-4-2014; amd. Ord. 3-20, 1-21-2020; Ord. 1-25, 1-6-2025; Ord.
6-25, 2-17-2025)
2-3-14: REPORTS PROVIDED:
The Chief Financial Officer must provide the commission with monthly, quarterly,
and annual reports prepared by the Chief Financial Officer and the city's financial
advisors. (Ord. 52-14, 8-4-2014; amd. Ord. 3-20, 1-21-2020; Ord. 1-25, 1-6-2025;
Ord. 6-25, 2-17-2025)
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CHAPTER 4
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-4-1:
Commission Created
2-4-2:
Purpose
2-4-3:
Internal Organization And Rules
2-4-4:
Procedures For Operation
2-4-5:
Membership
2-4-6:
Oath
2-4-7:
Terms
2-4-8:
Vacancies
2-4-9:
Officers/Organization
2-4-10:
Meetings
2-4-11:
Compensation
2-4-12:
Removal
2-4-13:
Powers
2-4-14:
Solicitation And Acceptance Of Donations
2-4-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the civic center advisory commission. (Ord. 66-15,
10-19-2015)
2-4-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to advise the parks and recreation department,
the city manager, and the city council and to make recommendations for the
optimum utilization of the civic center facility by the widest possible range of users
and uses to respond to community needs and demands at the least possible cost
to_the _city. —(Ord. 6.645, 1.049-201.5;_amd. Or_d._5-25,_247-2025)
2-4-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational
procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this code or the
Iowa Code. (Ord. 66-15, 10-19-2015)
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2-4-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of
the city govern the commission in all its operations. (Ord. 66-15, 10-19-2015)
2-4-5: MEMBERSHIP:
The commission comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council. (Ord. 66-15, 10-19-2015; amd. Ord. 27-24, 6-17-2024)
24-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment to the commission, must execute an oath of office
at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or at the city clerk's
office anytime prior to the first meeting of the commission. (Ord. 66-15,10-19-2015;
amd. Ord. 27-24, 6-17-2024)
2-4-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified. (Ord. 66-15, 10-19-2015)
2-4-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 66-15,
10-19-2015)
2-4-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice chairperson, each
to serve a term of one year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need
not be a member of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among
its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. (Ord. 66-15, 1
10-19-2015)
2-4-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The commission must meet quarterly.
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings maybe called by the chairperson or at the
written request of a majority of the commissioners.
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C. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the
Iowa open meetings law.
D. Attendance:
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more
consecutive meetings of the commission, without being excused by the
chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend
to the city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement
appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
E. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the
commission must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after
approval by the commission, or by the next regularly scheduled city council
meeting, whichever is later.
F. Quorum: Three (3) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and
voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. (Ord. 66-15,
10-19-2015; amd. Ord. 27-24, 6-17-2024)
2-4-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive
reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission
business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget.
(Ord. 66-15, 10-19-2015)
2-4-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in subsection 2-4-10 D.1. of this chapter, the city council may
remove any commissioner for good cause. (Ord. 66-15, 10-19-2015)
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. Provide the city council with recommendations that further the general and
specific purposes of the commission.
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B. All funds derived from taxation or otherwise for airport purposes are under the
control of the commission for the purposes of management, operation, and
control of the airport and must be deposited with the Chief Financial Officer to
the credit of the commission and must be disbursed only on the written warrant
or order of the commission including the payment of all indebtedness arising
from the acquisition and construction of airports and the maintenance,
operation, and extension thereof. .
C. Recommend programs to provide a variety of year round intellectual, cultural,
enjoyable, and attractive leisure time activities which contribute to the physical
and mental well being of residents and visitors.
D. Recommend programs which contribute to the economic base of the community
by encouraging business use of the civic center facility.
E. Recommend schedules of fees and charges for special building services,
equipment, special building features, and rental rates.
F. Recommend informational and promotional programs to secure the full support
and participation of the community.
G. Recommend the annual operating budgetand an ongoing capital improvements
budget that provide a safe, secure, sanitary, clean, and attractive facility.
H. Recommend development of community partnerships related to tourism for 1
optimum utilization of the civic center facility. (Ord. 66-15, 10-19-2015; amd.
Ord. 6-25, 2-17-2025)
2-4-14: SOLICITATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS:
The commission may solicit donations and gifts of money, personal and real
property, and personal services, which must be donated or gifted to the City of
Dubuque, for the general support of the civic center unless such donations or gifts
are designated by the donor for a specific purpose. (Ord. 66-15, 10-19-2015)
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CHAPTER 6
ANIMAL CONTROL
ARTICLE A. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION:
7-6A-1:
Sale Of Baby Chickens And Ducklings
7-6A-2:
Restrictions On Maintaining Livestock
7-6A-3:
Storage Of Animal Food
7-6A-1:
SALE OF BABY CHICKENS AND DUCKLINGS:
A. Sale As Pets Or Novelties: It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, or offer for
sale, barter, or give away, baby chicks or ducklings or other fowl as pets or
novelties.
B. Selling For Commercial Purposes Allowed: This section shall not be construed
to prohibit the display or sale of natural chicks, ducklings in proper brooder
facilities, by hatcheries or stores engaged in the business of selling the same
to be raised for commercial purposes.
C. State License Required: No person shall engage in the business of selling baby
chicks, poultry or domestic fowl within the City unless such person has been
licensed to do so by the Department of Agriculture of the State. (Ord. 76-08,
11-3-2008)
7-6A-2: RESTRICTIONS ON MAINTAINING LIVESTOCK:
A. Maintenance Of Pens, Yards And Enclosures: No person shall keep or maintain
within the corporate limits of the City any pens, buildings, yards, sheds or
enclosures wherein -any- cattlersheep,swine-or- other -livestock -are -collected
kept or fed for commercial purposes unless such pens, buildings, yards, sheds
or enclosures are erected, constructed and maintained as provided in this
section.
B. Concrete Floors: All such pens, buildings, yards, sheds or enclosures shall be
erected and maintained with floors constructed of concrete at least four inches
(4") thick with a smoothly troweled wearing surface.
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C. Drainage; Catch Basins: All such concrete floors shall be constructed so as to
drain to a catch basin or basins connected with the sanitary sewage system of
the City, or in the event there is no such sewage system within two hundred feet
(200') from the property line, such basin or basins shall be connected with a
sewage disposal system approved by the City Manager.
D. Controlled Livestock Grazing:
1. A controlled livestock grazing contractor may temporarily keep or maintain
within the corporate limits of the City any pens, yards, sheds or enclosures
wherein any grazing livestock approved by the City are temporarily kept for the
limited and express purposes of controlled livestock grazing in accordance with
the City's controlled livestock grazing program.
2. All such pens, yards, sheds or enclosures used for the limited and express
purpose of controlled livestock grazing will be temporary and may not remain
in place beyond the term of grazing approved at a particular location. Due to the
temporary nature of such pens, yards, sheds, or enclosures used for the limited
and express purpose of controlled livestock grazing, concrete floors will not be
required for pens, yards, sheds or enclosures used to shelter and keep animals
participating in controlled livestock grazing.
3. All fences used to keep or maintain livestock used for controlled livestock
grazing within corporate limits must comply with the fencing regulations set
forth in the City's Controlled Livestock Grazing Program.
4. Any controlled livestock grazing contractor who wishes to keep or maintain
livestock within the corporate limits for controlled livestock grazing must obtain
a permit from the City and comply with all terms and conditions of the City's
controlled livestock grazing program. (Ord. 27-18, 8-6-2018; amd. Ord. 62-24,
12-16-2024)
7-6A-3: STORAGE OF ANIMAL FOOD:
All food and feed within the City for feeding chickens, cows, pigs, horses, and other
animals shall be stored in rat free and ratproof containers, compartments, or rooms
unless stored in a ratproof building. (Ord. 76-08, 11-3-2008)
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:AW
CHAPTER 2
EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
SECTION:
8-2-1:
Commission Created
8-2-2:
Purpose
8-2-3:
Internal Organization And Rules
8-2-4:
Procedures For Operation
8-2-5:
Membership
8-2-6:
Oath
8-2-7:
Terms
8-2-8:
Vacancies
8-2-9:
Officers; Organization
8-2-10:
Meetings
8-2-11:
Compensation
8-2-12:
Removal
8-2-13:
Powers, Duties, And Responsibilities
8-2-14:
Records To Be Public; Exceptions
8-2-15:
Confidentiality Of Complaints And Investigatory Materials
8-2-16:
Subpoenas
8-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the equity and human rights commission. (Ord. 45-15,
7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 33-21, 10-4-2021)
8-2-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to establish a human rights commission in
conformance with the Iowa Civil Rights Act, to declare the public policy of
nondiscrimination -in -the -city; to -provide -for -educational -programs -to -prevent and
eliminate discrimination in the city; and to cooperate with the Iowa Civil Rights
Commission in the fulfillment of contractual obligations and the enforcement
process. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 33-21, 10-4-2021; Ord. 61-24,
11-18-2024)
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8-2-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational
procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this code or the
Iowa Code. The Commission has adopted Administrative Rules which shall govern
the work of the body and the enforcement process. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd.
Ord. 61-24, 11-18-2024)
8-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of
the city govern the commission in all its operations. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015)
8-2-5: MEMBERSHIP:
The commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council from various racial, religious, cultural, and social groups within the city. (Ord.
45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 30-24, 6-17-2024)
8-2-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment to the commission, must execute an oath of office
at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or at the city clerk's
office anytime prior to the first meeting of the commission. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015;
amd. Ord. 30-24, 6-17-2024)
8-2-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015)
8-2-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 45-15,
7-20-2015)
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8-2-9: OFFICERS; ORGANIZATION:
A. Chair and Vice Chair. The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson
and vice chairperson, each to serve a term of one year.
B. Vacancies in Chair and Vice Chair. The commissioners must fill a vacancy
among its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
C. Secretary. A city staff member shall serve as secretary. (Ord. 45-15,
7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 61-24, 11-18-2024)
8-2-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The commission will be scheduled to meetmonthly and must
meet at least once per quarter.
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the
written request of a majority of the commissioners.
C. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the
Iowa open meetings law.
D. Attendance:
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more
meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such
absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council
that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
3. Remote attendance is allowed; arrangements should be made with city
staff in advance of the meeting.
E. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the
commission must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after
approval by the commission, or by the next regularly scheduled city council
meeting, whiche_ver_is_later_.
F. Quorum: Five (5) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and
voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. (Ord. 45-15,
7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 30-24, 6-17-2024; Ord. 61-24, 11-18-2024)
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8-2-11: COMPENSATION: {'
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive
reimbursement for necessary travel and otherexpenses while on official commission
business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget.
(Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 30-24, 6-17-2024)
8-2-12: REMOVAL:
The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and
after public hearing. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015)
8-2-13: POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and has the
following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To study the existence, character, causes, and extent of inequity and
discrimination in public accommodations, credit transactions, employment,
apprenticeship programs, on the job training programs, vocational schools,
other educational institutions, and housing in the city and to attempt the
elimination of such inequity and discrimination through education, conciliation,
and recommended changes to policy and practice.
B. To form subcommittees to address specifically identified goals or needs in the
community related to the elimination of inequity and discrimination.
C. To attend events and training opportunities both within the community and
beyond.
D. To actively promote human rights to various groups in the community including
governmental bodies, clubs, schools, and media.
E. To assist the City Manager, upon request, in the recruitment and selection of
staff.
F, To work with the staff appointed by the City Manager to: _
1. Review and provide feedback to city staff on the annual report prepared for
transmission to the Mayor and City Council describing the work performed by
the staff and the commission;
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2. Discuss, develop, and submit budget requests in furtherance of the
objectives and goals of the Commission and Department;
3. Review at the regular meetings intake and complaint data.
4. As needed, prepare for public hearings by attending training on the
procedures outlined in the Administrative Rules for conducting a hearing.
G. To make recommendations to the City Council concerning advancing equity,
promoting inclusion, and addressing discrimination in order to improve quality
of life, livability and equity for all residents, including the adjustment or adoption
of regulations consistent with and necessary for the civil rights enforcement
provisions of this Title.
H. To cooperate, within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation, with
other agencies or organizations, both public and private, whose purposes are
consistent with those of this chapter, in the planning and conducting of
programs designed to advance equity or eliminate discrimination or cultural and
intergroup tensions.
To receive, administer, dispense, and account for any restricted funds that may
be donated to the commission and any grants that may be awarded the
commission for furthering the purposes of this title. No disbursements will be
made of any restricted funds without authority from the City Council.
On occasion, and pursuant to this Title, the adopted Administrative Rules, the
City contract with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, and the Iowa Code, hold
hearings upon a complaint made against a covered person or entity alleging a
violation of the protections afforded by this Title for which conciliation efforts
have failed to resolve the complaint. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 33-21,
10-4-2021; Ord. 61-24, 11-18-2024)
8-2-14: RECORDS TO BE PUBLIC; EXCEPTIONS:
All records of the commission are public except charges, complaints, reports of
investigations, statements, and other documents or records obtained in investigation
of any charges. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015)
8-2-15: CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATORY
MATERIALS:
No member of the commission will disclose the filing of a charge, the information
gathered during the investigation, or the endeavors to eliminate such discriminatory
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or unfair practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion unless such disclosure
is made in connection with the conduct of such investigation or after the commission
has held a public hearing upon a complaint filed in connection with such charge.
This section does not prevent any complainant, witness, or other person from
publicizing the filing of a charge or complaint or the matter therein complained of.
(Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 61-24, 11-18-2024)
8-2-16: SUBPOENAS:
The staff assigned to the commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery in
aid of investigations under this title pursuant to the Administrative Rules. Such
subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the
same limitations as would apply for county attorney subpoenas. (Ord. 45-15,
7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 61-24, 11-18-2024)
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9-7-321.275A
highways without displaying at least one lighted headlamp of the type described
in section 9-12-321.409 of this title. However, this subsection is subject to the
exceptions with respect to parked vehicles as provided in this title.
F. Packages: The operator of a motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall not carry any
package, bundle, or other article which prevents the operator from keeping both
hands on the handlebars.
G. Handlebars: A person shall not operate a motorcycle or motorized bicycle with
handlebars more than fifteen inches (15") in height above that portion of the
seat occupied by the operator.
H. Parades: The provisions of this section do not apply to motorcycles or
motorized bicycles when used in a parade authorized by proper permit from
local authorities. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
9-7-321.275A: USE OF BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES IN PARKS:
A. The use of bicycles, skateboards and other nonmotorized conveyances and
motorcycles, motor scooters, go-carts, cars, trucks, and other motor driven
vehicles other than those vehicles engaged in authorized park maintenance
and security in any park, recreation facility, or trail may be prohibited by the
park and recreation advisory commission.
B. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any car, truck, motorcycle, or any other
type vehicle to stop, stand, or park upon any roadway or in any parking areas
in any park, recreation facility, or trail in such manner as to obstruct the flow of
traffic.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to play games, catch, throw
frisbees or other objects, gather in groups on any roadway or parking areas in
any park, recreation facility, or trail as to obstruct the flow of traffic.
D. It shall be unlawful to park any car, truck, motorcycle, or other type of vehicle
along any roadway or area in any park or recreation facility that is posted
prohibiting such parking.
i —E.—It shal 1-be-un lawful_for _any _car, _tr_uck,_motor_c_y_cle,_or_any _other _type _of_motorized
vehicle to drive on and/or park on any grass area, sidewalk, or trail in any park,
recreation facility, or trail except with the express permission of the parks and
recreation director's designee.
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F. The scheduled fine for a violation of this section shall be twenty five dollars'
($25.00). (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008; amd. Ord. 5-25, 2-17-2025)
9-7-321.276: USE OF CERTAIN NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES,
CONVEYANCES, AND EQUIPMENT IN MUNICIPAL
PARKING RAMPS OR LOTS AND IN CERTAIN OTHER
PLACES IN CITY:
A. No person shall be upon and make use of roller skates, skateboards, bicycles,
or other wheeled recreational vehicles or conveyances within any municipal
parking ramp or municipal parking lot. This provision shall not apply to use of
a wheelchair or other similar conveyance when used for transportation by any
temporarily or permanently disabled person or to a wagon being pulled by a
pedestrian at a walking speed.
B. No person shall use roller skates, skateboards, wagons, or other wheeled or
nonmotorized recreational vehicles, with the exception of bicycles, upon the
roadway portion of any right of way, except that a person may use any of the
above proscribed conveyances in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. Any
person using any of the above proscribed conveyances in crossing a roadway
at a place other than a marked or unmarked crosswalk shall be subject to the
requirements set forth in section 9-8-321,328 of this title.
C. The city manager is hereby authorized to designate and post signs in areas
where skateboarding, skating, and riding bicycles and scooters is prohibited.
No person shall skateboard, skate, or ride a bicycle or a scooter in any such
area.
D. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the above proscribed
conveyances when used in any parade, exhibition, or gathering of persons
which has been authorized by permit from the city manager.
E. The scheduled fine for a violation of this section shall be twenty five dollars
($25.00). (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
9-7-321.276A: ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY
DEVICES:
A. No person under sixteen (16) years of age may operate an electric personal
assistive mobility device in the city of Dubuque.
B. No operator's permit or license shall be required for the operation of an electric
personal assistive mobility device.
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10-5B-1
CHAPTER
PARKS AND RECREATION
ARTICLE B. USE REGULATIONS
SECTION:
10-5B-1:
Definitions
10-513-2:
Intoxicating Beverages
10-5B-3:
Horsedrawn Vehicles, Riding Of Animals Restricted
10-5B-4:
Dogs And Cats
10-513-5:
Access Limited
10-5B-6:
Throwing Stones Or Other Missiles
10-5B-7:
Interfering With Animals, Fishing
10-5B-8:
Unlawful Deposits
10-513-9:
Obstructions
10-56-10:
Posting Biils, Notices Or Signs
10-5B-11:
Sales Restricted
10-513-12:
Possession Of Weapons And Fireworks
10-58-13:
Climbing On Fences, Roofs
10-5B-14:
Moving Benches And Tables
10-513-15:
Use Of Spotlights, Searchlights
10-513-16:
Meetings And Gatherings
10-513-17:
Fires
10-513-18:
Loosening Stones From Bluffs Prohibited
10-513-19:
Washing Vehicles
10-58-20:
Compliance With Traffic And Vehicle Laws, Ordinances
10-513-21:
Unattended Vehicles
10-56-22:
Open Season And Hours Generally
10-5B-23:
Watersports, Swimming, And Wading
10-58-24:
Prohibited Activities, Signage
10-5B-1_: DEF1NITJ_oN_ S:
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
AT LARGE: Any dog, cat or livestock, fowl or ferret found off the
premises of the owner or keeper.
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CAT: Both male and female animals in the family Fells catus
whether neutered or not.
CITY MANAGER: City Manager or City Manager's designee.
COMMISSION OR The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
THE COMMISSION:
DOG: Both male and female animals of the canine species
whether neutered or not, but not including a law
enforcement dog.
KEEPER: A person other than the owner keeping, sheltering,
having control or custody of or harboring an animal.
LEISURE SERVICES Leisure Services Manager or Leisure Services
MANAGER: Manager's designee.
MULTIPURPOSE A hardened trail of asphalt, concrete or other
USE TRAIL OR impervious surface, typically ten feet (10') to twelve feet
TRAILS: (12') wide and physically separated from the motorized
vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either
within highway public right-of-way or private property
within an independent alignment for use by pedestrians,
skaters, joggers, bicyclists, and City maintenance
vehicles.
OPEN SPACES: Available to the public for passive recreational use in
and adjacent to the City, which are under the
responsibility of the commission.
OWNER: A person owning a cat, dog, or other animal.
PARKS OR Parks, parkways, buildings, park roads or driveways,
PARKWAYS: and all public service facilities or grounds, buildings and
structures in and adjacent to the City, which are under
the responsibility of the commission. (Ord. 42-13,
8-5-2013; amd. Ord. 9-20, 3-2-2020)
10-513-2: INTOXICATING BEVERAGES:
A. Possession, Consumption, Or Use Of Alcoholic Liquor, Wine, Beer, Or Other
Intoxicating Beverages Prohibited:
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1. The possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic liquors, wine, and beer
as defined by chapter 123 of the Code of Iowa or any other intoxicating
beverages is prohibited on park roadways and trails, in park and recreation
facility parking lots, and in vehicles located within a park.
2. The possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic liquors, wine, and beer
as defined by chapter 123 of the Code of Iowa or any other intoxicating
beverages is prohibited in any public park, open space, or park and recreation
facility unless specifically exempted in subsection B of this section.
B. Exemptions:
1. Locations Exempt: Subsection A2 of this section shall not apply to the
possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic liquors, wine, beer, or other
intoxicating beverages at:
a. Alliant Energy Amphitheater events for which a special events permit
has been issued under chapter 4 of this title;
b. American Trust River's Edge Plaza events for which a special events
permit has been issued under chapter.4 of this title;
c. A.Y. McDonald Park;
d. Bee Branch Creek Greenway;
e. Bunker Hill Golf Course;
f. Eagle Point Park;
g. Flora Park;
h. Four Mounds Park as approved by the Four Mounds Foundation;
i. John G. Bergfeld Recreation Area;
j. Marshall Park as approved by the Dubuque Arboretum Association,
Inc.;
k. McAleece Park and Recreation Complex;
I. Miller -Riverview Park;
rn. Murphy Park;
n. Port of Dubuque Marina;
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o. Port of Dubuque Riverwalk Trail events for which a special events
permit has been issued under chapter 4 of this title;
p. Veterans Park; and
q. Any other park with the prior written approval of the City Manager.
2. Closed Containers: Subsection A of this section shall not apply to the
transporting of closed containers of intoxicating beverages on park roadways,
in park and recreation facility parking lots, in vehicles located within the park,
and the public parks and park and recreation facilities listed in subsection B1
of this section.
3. Keg Beer: Notwithstanding subsection B1 of this section, beerin containers
commonly referred to as "keg beer" shall only be permitted by a licensed holder
of a beer permit who has obtained a permit from the City Manager authorizing
the use of such container. (Ord. 23-17, 5-15-2017)
10-5B-3: HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES, RIDING OF ANIMALS
RESTRICTED:
Horsedrawn vehicles orthe riding of horses oranyother domesticated animals used
for such purposes is prohibited in any park, parkway, trail, or open space unless
permission is granted by the Parks and Recreation Director and thereafter
authorized through the issuance of a City special events permit under chapter 4 of
this title. (Ord. 42-13, 8-5-2013; amd. Ord. 5-25, 2-17-2025)
10-5B-4: DOGS AND CATS:
A. Dogs And Cats Permitted: Leashed dogs and cats are permitted in parks,
parkways, trails, or open spaces. Any unleashed or unattended animal in a
park, parkway, trail, or open space may be impounded and its owner may
redeem the same upon paying the reasonable costs of such impoundment.
B. Dogs And Cats Prohibited: Notwithstanding section A, dogs and cats are
prohibited in the following parks, parkways, trails, and open spaces or areas of
parks, parkways, trails, and open spaces:
Bunker Hill golf course.
2. Marshall Park and Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
3. Eagle Point Park.
4. Murphy Park.
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5. Nicholas J. Sutton Swimming Pool.
6. Flora Park Swimming Pool.
7. The Veterans Memorial Plaza within the Gerald "Red" McAleece Park and
Recreation Complex.
8. Fenced -in sporting areas, including, but not limited to, courts, fields, rinks,
arenas, and skate parks.
9. Buildings or facilities within parks which are listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
10. On playground and recreational areas designed for use by children.
11. Where a prohibitory sign is posted.
C. Exceptions: The prohibitions in section B do not apply to:
1. Service animals used by persons with disabilities;
2. Animals present as part of an approved and permitted special event under
chapter 4 of this title;
3. Animals which are part of the Storybook Hill Petting Zoo at Franklin Delano
Roosevelt Park; and
4. Animals confined to an automobile, camper, motor home (a.k.a.
recreational vehicle), or other similar conveyance during the entirety of their
time within Marshall Park and Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens,
Eagle Point Park, and Murphy Park so long as the owner is compliant with the
state code related to the safety and health of the animal.
D. Animal Control Ordinance Compliance: Leashed dogs and cats are subject to
and must comply with the provisions of title 7, chapter 6 of this code.
E. Waste Disposal: The owner or keeper must pick up and dispose of or take
away the dog or cat's waste.
F. Liability: The owner or keeper is responsible for the actions of its dogs and cats.
G. Unleashed Dogs Allowed: Unleashed dogs shall be permitted in the following
areas:
1. Pet park.
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2. John G.. Bergfeld Recreation Area ponds, but only when an owner or
keeper is working or exercising a dog by tossing a retrieval dummy or other
object into a pond for out -and -back exercise. At all other times the dog must be
leashed. (Ord. 23-17, 5-15-2017; amd. Ord. 10-20, 3-2-2020)
10-56-5: ACCESS LIMITED:
No person may proceed into or upon an area of any park, parkway, trail, or open
space where any prohibitory sign is posted. (Ord. 23-17, 5-15-2017)
10-56-6: THROWING STONES OR OTHER MISSILES:
No person may throw any stone or any other missile within any park, parkway, trail,
or open space. (Ord. 42-13, 8-5-2013)
10-513-7: INTERFERING WITH ANIMALS, FISHING:
A. No person shall kill, trap, tease, annoy, disturb, feed or interfere with any bird
or other fowl, or animals in any park, parkway, trail, or open space. No person
shall rob, injure or destroy the nest of any bird or any other fowl.
B. Fishing is allowed at the following locations:
A.Y. McDonald Park
Bee Branch Creek Greenway
Bissell Harbor
Dove Harbor, Seventh Street area
Dubuque Marina Harbor
Heron Pond, located within Miller Riverview Park
Ice Harbor
John G. Bergfeld Recreation Area
Maus Park
Port of Dubuque Marina
Schmitt Harbor
16th Street detention basin
32nd Street detention basin ponds
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10-5B-8: UNLAWFUL DEPOSITS:
No person shall throw, deposit, place or leave in any park, parkway, trail, or open
space, any paper, rubbish, waste or refuse of any kind or nature, but shall deposit
the same in the receptacles provided for such materials in the parks, parkways,
trails, or open spaces. (Ord. 11-14, 2-3-2014)
10-5 B-9: OBSTRUCTIONS:
No person shall place or suffer to remain in any park, parkway, trail, or open space
any goods, wares, merchandise or other articles in the nature of any obstruction to
the free use and enjoyment of such park, parkway, trail, or open space without
written permission from the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of the City.
(Ord. 11-14, 2-3-2014)
10-5B-10: POSTING BILLS, NOTICES OR SIGNS:
No person shall post, paste, fasten, paint or affix any placard, bill, notice or sign
upon any structure, tree, stone, fence, thing, or enclosure along or within any park,
parkway, trail, or open space. (Ord. 11-14, 2-3-2014)
10-5B-11: SALES RESTRICTED:
No person shall sell or offer for sale any article or service whatsoever in any park,
parkway, trail, or open space. The provisions of this section shall not apply to sales
of refreshments or any other articles from concession stands authorized by the
commission. (Ord. 11-14, 2-3-2014)
10-5B-12: POSSESSION OF WEAPONS AND FIREWORKS:
A. Prohibition: The possession of air rifles, bows and arrows, pellet guns or
slingshots, or fireworks of any description by any person within the limits of any
park, parkway, trail, or open space is hereby prohibited unless authorized
through the issuance of a City special events permit under chapter 4 of this title.
B. Deer Hunting With Bow And Arrow:
1. On City Property: Bow and arrow hunting will only be allowed on City
property in accordance with the Deer Management Program adopted by the
City Manager or City Manager's designee.
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2. Exception: An exception to these rules may be granted if approved through
a City of Dubuque special events permit. (Ord. 31-17, 7-5-2017)
10-513-13: CLIMBING ON FENCES, ROOFS:
No person shall climb, damage, tamper with, stand or sit on any fence, rail or any
other structure not intended for such use in any park, parkway, trail, or open space.
The climbing of buildings and going onto roofs, either with ladders orfrom the inside
of the buildings through the windows or any other way is forbidden. Climbing over
ledges in ledge gardens by any person is prohibited. (Ord. 11-14, 2-3-2014)
10-513-14: MOVING BENCHES AND TABLES:
No person shall move benches, seats and tables from any building orto any building
in any park, parkway, trail, or open space without first securing permission of the
City Manager. (Ord. 11-14, 2-3-2014)
10-58-15: USE OF SPOTLIGHTS, SEARCHLIGHTS:
It shall be unlawful for any person, except regular park employees, to operate or
manipulate in any park or upon any parkway, trail, or open space any spotlight or
searchlight. (Ord. 11-14, 2-3-2014)
10-513-16: MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS:
Parks, parkways, trails, open spaces, or portions thereof, are available for
reservation for group gatherings during the open park season by contacting the
Parks and Recreation Department Office. Such reservations can be made twenty
three (23) months in advance. Parks, parkways, trails, open spaces, or portions
thereof, shall be cleaned up after use by the party reserving the same. Litter, cans,
paper, waste and refuse shall be deposited in receptacles provided therefor. (Ord.
23-17, 5-15-2017; amd. Ord. 5-25, 2-17-2025)
10-56-17: FIRES:
No person shall start any fire in any park or upon any parkway, trail, or open space,
except small fires for cooking, heat, or recreation may be made in the places in
parks, parkways, trails, or open spaces in accordance with policies adopted by the
City Manager. Every person who starts or uses any such fire is hereby charged with
the duty of completely extinguishing such fire before leaving the park, parkway, trail,
or open space. (Ord. 41-18, 10-15-2018)
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10-56-18: LOOSENING STONES FROM BLUFFS PROHIBITED:
No person shall loosen stones from bluffs or roll or throw the same down the face
of the bluff. (Ord. 54-06, 7-5-2006)
10-56-19: WASHING VEHICLES:
No person shall wash any motor vehicle, motorcycle or scooter in any City park,
parkway, trail, or open space. (Ord. 11-14, 2-3-2014)
10-513-20: COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE LAWS,
ORDINANCES:
A. Motorized Vehicles: No person in a park, parkway, trail, or open space shall fail
to comply with all applicable provisions of the motor vehicle laws of the State
in regard to equipment and operation of motor vehicles together with such
regulations as are contained in this article and other ordinances of the City.
B. Non -Motorized Vehicles: Non -motorized vehicles, including, but not limited to
skateboards, bicycles, scooters, and hoverboards, must comply with the
provisions of section 9-7-321.275A of this Code. (Ord. 23-17, 5-15-2017)
10-513-21: UNATTENDED VEHICLES:
A. Any motor vehicle left unattended in any of the parks after closing thereof shall
be deemed abandoned and the City Manager or the park ranger shall cause the
same to be towed from such park and the same shall not be redeemed by the
owner or the person responsible therefor until the reasonable towing charges
and storage fees are paid.
B. It shall be unlawful for a motor vehicle to stand or park in a park, parkway, trail,
or open space for more than twenty four (24) hours without such vehicle being
moved, unless authorized by the City Manager.
C. Parking maybe limited to users of parks, parkways, trails, or open spaces and
the -City -Manager -reserves -the -right to -remove —motor -vehicles which -are -not
associated with users of the parks, parkways, trails, or open spaces. (Ord.
23-17, 5-15-2017)
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10-5B-22: OPEN SEASON AND HOURS GENERALLY:
A. No person shall enter or remain in any park, parkway, trail, open space, or park
and recreation facility other than during the season and hours designated in this
section.
B. For the purposes of this section, the regular park season shall mean from the
first Saturday in May through the fourth Sunday of October. The pet park shall
be open year round.
C. Eagle Point Park and Louis Murphy Park shall be open for use by the public
from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. Sunday through
Thursday, and from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M.
Friday and Saturday during the regular park season.
D. Marshall Park and the public use area of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park shall
be open to the general public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to sunset daily
during the regular park season.
E. Gerald "Red" McAleece Park and Recreation Complex shall be open for use by
the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight
daily.
F. Bunker Hill Golf Course shall be open for use by the public from seven o'clock
(7:00) A.M. to eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. daily, March through November.
G. Flora Park Swimming Pool and Nicholas J. Sutton Swimming Pool shall be
open for use by the public from six o'clock (6:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00)
P.M. daily, June through August.
H. The following parks, parkways, trails, open spaces, and park and recreation
facilities will be open for use by the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten
o'clock (10:00) P.M. daily, unless alternate/extended times/hours have been
approved bythe Parks and Recreation Director, through a special events permit
or conditions of a City rental reservation:
A.Y. McDonald Park
Allison -Henderson Park
Avon Park
Burden Park
Caledonia Park
Cancer Survivor Park
Center Grove open space
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Cleveland Park
Comiskey Park
Eagle Valley Park
Elmwood Green Park
Falk Park
Flat Iron Park
Flora Park
Gay Park
Grant Park
Harvest View Park
Hilicrest Park
Hilltop Park
Ice Harbor Park
Jackson Park
Jefferson Park
John G. Bergfeld Recreation Area
Madison Park
Marna Ridge Children's Forest
Medical Associates Greenbelt
Oakwood Park
Pet Park
Pinard Park
Port of Dubuque Marina
Pyatigorsk Park
Riley Park
Rocco Buda Jr. Park
Southern Park
Teddy Bear Park
Trolley Line Trail
Usha Park
Valentine Park
Valley High Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Waller -Cooper Park
Washington Park
Welu Park
Westbrook Park
I — Miller -Riverview public _from _seven _o'clock
(7:00) A.M. until ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. daily, and only registered campers
shall be permitted in the area at all other hours.
J. The City Manager or authorized representative shall have the authority to close
any or all parks, parkways, trails, open spaces, park and recreation facilities,
park roadways and park parking lots before scheduled closing hours at times
it is deemed necessary in the interest and safety of the public.
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K. The following parks shall be open for use by the public twenty four (24) hours
per day:
Alliant Energy Amphitheater
American Trust River's Edge Plaza
Bee Branch Creek Greenway
Granger Creek Nature Trail
Heritage Trail
Jaycee Trail
Northwest Arterial Trail
Port of Dubuque Riverwalk Trail
Powerline Trail
Southern Levy Trail
L. Camping is authorized in Miller -Riverview Park in accordance with City policies
and procedures. Camping is prohibited in all other parks, parkways, trails, and
open spaces unless approved, in writing by the City Manager or through a
special events permit issued under chapter 4 of this title. (Ord. 23-18, 7-2-2018;
amd. Ord. 32-20, 8-17-2020; Ord. 5-25, 2-17-2025)
10-5B-23: WATERSPORTS, SWIMMING, AND WADING:
See section 10-7-13 of this title. (Ord. 23-17, 5-15-2017)
10-5B-24, PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES, SIGNAGE:
The City Manager is authorized to post signage in parks, parkways, trails, and open
spaces, or any portions thereof, regulating activities within the designated area. A
failure to comply with signage shall be a violation of this Code. (Ord. 23-17,
5-15-2017)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE 1
Administration
Dubuque City Code .............
Saving Clause .................
Definitions .................. .
General Penalty ...............
Charter ......................
Mayor And City Council .........
Rules And Procedure .........
City Officers And Employees.... .
Elections, Precincts And Wards . .
Evidentiary Hearings By
City Council .................
Miscellaneous Administrative
Provisions ...................
Emergency Succession During
Disaster ....................
TITLE 2
Boards And Commissions
Sister City Relationships
Advisory Commission (Rep.
by Ord. 46-17, 12-18-2017) ......
Safe Community Advisory
1 Committee (Rep. by Ord.
2 65-12, 12-17-2012)............
3 Cable Television Commission ....
4
5
6 TITLE 3
6A
7 Revenue And Taxation
8
Property Tax ................ .
9 Revitalization Areas........... .
Hotel And Motel Tax ............
10 Economic Development........ .
Industrial Projects ............
11 Enterprise Zone Commission
(Rep. by Ord. 43-14,
6-7-2014) ..................
Speculative Shell Buildings
Of Community Development
Organizations And For Profit
10
11
1
2
3
4
4A
a r
Entities ....................
4C
` Hearings And Appeals...........
1
Residential Relocation
Civil Service Commission ........
2
Assistance Program ..........
4D
Investment And Cash Management
Oversight Advisory Commission ..
3
Civic Center Advisory
TITLE 4
Commission ..................
4
Housing Agency And Community
Business And License Regulations
Development Commissions ......
5
Municipal Housing Agency And
Business Licenses Generally .....
1
Governing Board (Rep. by Ord.
Liquor Control .................
2
26-09, 6-1-2009).............
5A
Alcoholic Beverages ..........
2A
Housing Commission..........
5B
Liquor, Beer And Wine
Community Development
Licenses And Permits.........
2B
Advisory_ Commission_._._._._._._._._._5C
Excursion_BoatAdmission_I=ees_._._._3
Trust Fund Advisory
Central Market And Other
Committee .................
5D
Farmers' Markets ..............
4
Resilient Community Advisory
Solicitor's License ..............
5
Commission ..................
6
Pawnbrokers And Secondhand
Board Of Library Trustees ........
7
Dealers; ,funk And Auto
Arts And Cultural Affairs
Salvage Dealers ...............
6
Advisory Commission ...........
8
Pawnbrokers And Second-
hand Dealers ............... 6A
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Junk Dealers And Auto
Salvage Dealers .............
Vehicles For Hire And Public
Transportation ...............
Nonmotorized Vehicles ........
Motorized Vehicles For Hire ....
Adult Entertainment Establish-
ments ......................
TITLE 5
Transit System
Im
7
7A
7B
3
Transit Advisory Board .......... 1
TITLE 6
Health, Housing, Sanitation
And Environment
Health And Safety Regulations ....
Food Establishments And Hotel
Sanitation ....................
Ambulances ...................
Nuisances ....................
Noises .......................
Housing Regulations (Rep. by
Ord. 8-16, 4-4-2016,
eff. 7-1-2016) .................
Hazardous Waste, Substances
And Conditions ................
Trees And Weeds ..............
Fire Prevention Regulations ......
TITLE 7
Police, Fire And Public Safety
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Police Department .............. 1
Fire Department ................ 2
Emergency Management ........ 3
October 2021
Alarm System Permits ........... 4
Offenses .....................
5
General Offenses ............
5A
Drug Paraphernalia ...........
5B
Crime Property ..............
5C
Parental Responsibility ........
5D
Social Host Responsibility ......
5E
Animal Control .................
6
Miscellaneous Provisions ......
6A
Dogs And Cats ..............
6B
Rabies Control ...............
6C
Dangerous Animals ...........
6D
Potentially Vicious Dogs .......
6E
Vicious Dogs And Cats ........
6F
Bicycles ......................
7
TITLE 8
Equity And Human Rights
Definitions; General Provisions ....
1
Equity And Human Rights
Commission ..................
2
Unfair And Discriminatory
Practices .....................
3
Disability Discrimination........
3A
Enforcement Of Civil Rights ......
4
Fair Housing ..................
5
TITLE 9
Motor Vehicles And Traffic
General Provisions ............. 1
Registration, Certification Of
Title, And Proof Of Security
Against Financial Liability ........ 2
Special Antitheft Law............ 3
Drivers' Licenses ............... 4
Obedience To And Effect Of
Traffic Laws .................. 5
Powers Of Local Authorities ...... 6
Operation ..................... 7
Pedestrians' Rights And Duties .... 8
Special Stops Required .......... 9
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CHAPTERI
WATER USE AND SERVICE
ARTICLE C. RATES
SECTION:
13-1C-1:
Residential, Commercial, Industrial And All Other Uses
13-1 C-2:
Fire Sprinkler Service
13-1 C-3:
Construction Use
13-1C-4:
Payment Of Bills
13-1 C-1:
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND ALL
OTHER USES:
A. Rates Established: The rates to be charged for water for residential,
commercial, industrial and all other uses and purposes by any person, firm or
corporation within the city shall be based on units of one hundred (100) cubic
feet (seven hundred and forty-eight (748) gallons) or per gallon as follows:
Monthly Consumption
(in Hundreds Of Cubic Feet)
Charge Per
Hundred Cubic Feet
First 30
$5.38
Next 120
$4.35
Next 350
$4.04
Next 500
$3.56
Over 1,000
$3.16
Monthly Consumption
(In -Gallons)
Charge -Per -Gallon
First 22,440
$0.00710
Next 89,760
$0.00582
Next 261,800
$0.00542
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Monthly Consumption
(In Gallons)
Charge Per Gallon
Next 374,000
$0.00479
Over 748,000
$0.00419
Rates shall be subject to the following minimum monthly charge according to
the size of the meter:
Meter Size
(Inches)
Monthly
Consumption
(In Hundreds Of
Cubic Feet)
Monthly
Consumption
(In Gallons)
Minimum
Charge
1/8
2
1,496
$10.62
3/4
5
3,740
$26.55
1
8
5,984
$42.49
11/2
26
19,448
$138.08
2
46
34,408
$244.30
3
106
79,288
$562.94
4
168
125,664
$892.21
6
368
275,264
$1,954.37
8
625
467,500
$3,319.25
A property owner shall pay a fifty dollars ($50.00) disconnect fee for water
service that is disconnected by the city for a meter not in service. When a
tenant account is subject to disconnection due to delinquency, the tenant shall
pay the fifty dollars ($50.00) disconnect fee.
A fifty dollars ($50.00) service call fee shall be changed to property owners or
tenant account for those service calls that are determined to be related to
customer negligence.
A nine dollars and seventy cents ($9.70) minimum monthly charge shall be
assessed for meters not in service.
B. Rates Outside City Limits: The rates to be charged for water supplied by the
City to residential, commercial, industrial and other uses and purposes by any
person outside the corporation limits of the City, shall be at one hundred fifty
percent (150%) of the rates set forth in subsection A of this section.
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C. Estimated Billings: For all meters in service, bills will be issued monthly. When
a meter is not read monthly for any reason, bills will be issued on estimated
consumption. For estimated billings, either on alternate months or when
readings are not obtainable for any reason, consumption will be predicated on
the monthly average of past usage for the meter. For estimated bills issued for
an account in which historical data is not available, billing will be predicated on
the minimum charge and related consumption identified for the size of the
meter in service for the particular account.
D. Adjustments From Estimated Readings: Adjustments from estimated readings
will be made when an actual meter reading is obtained. The adjustment will be
reflected on the user's next regular bill.
E. Residential Rate Exception: The city manager shall establish a policy for
evaluating cases of extreme financial hardship and the city's ability to make
adjustments in the monthly residential rate as determined by the terms and
conditions of the policy and the funds allocated, and available, through the
budget process. (2007 Code § 44-201; amd. Ord. 15-19, 3-7-2019, eff.
7-1-2019; Ord. 14-20, 4-23-2020; Ord. 23-20, 6-1-2020; Ord. 6-21, 3-24-2021,
eff. 7-1-2021; Ord. 10-22, eff. 7-1-2022; Ord. 11-23, 3-23-2023, eff. 7-1-2023;
Ord. 10-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024; Ord. 10-25, 4-28-2025)
13-1 C-2: FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE:
Customers who have fire sprinkler service shall be billed for this service on a
monthly basis. The monthly charge shall be as follows:
Current Number Of Heads
Monthly Charges
Up to 200 (minimum)
$32.54
200 - 299
$39.05
300 - 399
$45.47
400 - 599
$52.06
600 - 799
$58.50
800 - 999
$65.05
1,000 - 1,199
$71.58
1,200 - 1,399
$78.01
1,400 -1,599
$84.53
1,600 -1,799
$91.05
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Current Number Of Heads
Monthly Charges
1,800 -1,999
$97.49
2,000 - 2,199
$104.03
2,200 - 2,399
$110.53
2,400 - 2,599
$117.06
2,600 - 2,799
$123.54
2,800 - 2,900
$130.21
3,000 - 3,499
$136.53
Over 3,500 (for each additional 500 heads
or fraction thereof)
$6.49
(Ord. 16-19, 3-7-2019, eff. 7-1-2019; amd. Ord. 15-20, 4-23-2020; Ord. 7-21,
3-24-2021, eff. 7-1-2021; Ord. 11-22, eff. 7-1-2022; Ord. 12-23, 3-23-2023, eff.
7-1-2023; Ord. 11-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024; Ord. 11-25, 4-28-2025,
eff. 7-1-2025)
13-1 C-3: CONSTRUCTION USE:
A. Application For Temporary Water Service; Deposit: When a temporary water
service is desired for construction work, application shall be made to the City
Manager. A deposit equal to the actual cost of the meter and fittings shall be
paid in advance. The applicant shall guarantee payment of such water service
charges and return said meter in good condition.
B. Installation Of Meter: The applicant shall thereupon install a suitable meter,
furnished by the City, and shall pay for all water furnished in accordance with
the then prevailing water rates including minimum monthly charges.
C. Payment Of Charge When Installation Of Meter Impractical: If it is the opinion
of the City Manager that placement of a meter is impractical, then the deposit
for meter and fittings shall not be required, but a charge, as determined by the
City Manager, after official publication, shall be made, but under no
circumstances shall water be used for sprinkling lawns, wetting down yards or
compacting of soil unless a meter has been installed on the service, or
arrangements have been made for such usage.
D. Water Rate For Various Other Purposes: The rate for water charged for other
purposes not mentioned herein, such as for circuses, carnivals, fairs, skating
rinks, swimming pools, tank wagons and filling cisterns will be made by the City
Manager when application is made for the same at the Water Office. (2007
Code § 44-203)
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CHAPTER 2
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
ARTICLE C. RATES
SECTION:
13-2C-1:
Purpose
13-2C-2:
Definitions
13-2C-3:
Rates Established
13-2C-4:
Areas Not Served By Public System
13-2C-5:
Lien For Failure To Pay
13-2C-6:
Cost Of Collection
13-2C-1: PURPOSE:
It is hereby determined and declared to be necessary and conducive to the
protection of the public health, safety, welfare and convenience of the City to levy
and collect just and equitable charges, rates or rentals upon all lots, parcels of real
estate and buildings that are connected directly or indirectly with the sanitary
sewage system of the City, the proceeds of such charges or rentals so derived to
be used for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining and repairing such
sewage treatment plant. (2007 Code § 44-82)
13-2C-2: DEFINITIONS:
The following words and terms, as used in this article, shall be deemed to mean and
be construed as follows:
CONTRIBUTOR: Any person responsible for the production of domestic,
commercial or industrial waste which is directly or
indirectly discharged —into the City's sanitary sewer
system.
SEWAGE SERVICE Any and all rates, charges, fees or rentals levied against
CHARGE: and payable by the contributors, including special
contracts or agreements which have been or may be
negotiated by and between the City, commercial
establishments, industries, manufacturing plants or
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corporations for the purpose of collecting rates, charges,
fees or rentals.
SEWAGE Any and all units of the Municipal sewage treatment
TREATMENT system owned and operated by the City, including the
PLANT: interceptor sewer system, the pumping stations
delivering sewage to the plant and the outfall sewer
system.
WATER The City Water Department. (2007 Code § 44-81)
DEPARTMENT:
13-2C-3: RATES ESTABLISHED:
Contributors whose property lies within the corporate limits of the city, except as
otherwise provided in this article, shall pay to the city at the same time payment for
water services is made, a sewer service charge computed on water consumption
on the following rates:
A. Basic Charges:
1. The sewer rates and charges shall be based on the quantity of water used
on or in the property or premises. For all customers utilizing sewer service, bills
will be Issued on estimated consumption. For estimated billings, either on
alternate months, or when a reading on a water meter is not obtainable for any
reason, consumption will be predicated on the monthly average of the past
usage for the metered account. For estimated bills issued for an account in
which historical data is not available, billing will be predicated on the minimum
charge and related consumption identified in subsection C7 of this section for
the size of the water meter in service for the particular account.
2. Basic Charge Exception: The city manager shall establish a policy for
evaluating cases of extreme financial hardship for residential customers and the
city's ability to make adjustments in the monthly basic charge for residential
customers as determined by the terms and conditions of the policy and the
funds allocated, and available, through the budget process.
B. Schedule Of Rates:
Rate per each 100 cubic feet $7.44
Rate per each gallon 0.00995
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C. Service Charge:
1. When a parcel of real estate, property or building discharging sanitary
sewage, industrial wastes, water or other approved waste, either directly or
indirectly into the City's sanitary sewer system, is not a user of water supplied
by the City Water Division and the water used thereon or therein is not
acceptable to the City, the amount of water used shall be determined by the
City in such a manner as the City Manager may elect to establish the rate of
charge as provided in this article, or the owner or other interested parties at
their expense, may install and maintain a meter acceptable to the City for said
purposes.
2. When a parcel of real estate, property or building discharging sanitary
sewerage, industrial wastes, water or other approved waste, either directly or
indirectly into the City's sanitary sewer system, is a user of water supplied by
the City Water Division and in addition uses water from another source which
is not measured by a water meter or is measured by a water meter not
acceptable to the City, the amount of water used shall be determined by the
City in such a manner as the City Manager may elect in order to establish the
rate of charge as provided in this article, orthe owner orother interested parties
at their expense may install and maintain a meter acceptable to the City for said
Purposes.
3. When a parcel of real estate, property or building discharging sanitary
sewage, industrial wastes, water or other approved waste, either directly or
indirectly into the City's sanitary sewer system, is not a user of water supplied
by the City Water Division, the amount of sanitary sewage, industrial wastes,
water or other approved waste discharged into the sanitary sewer system shall
be determined by the City in such a manner as the City Manager may elect in
order to establish the rate of charge as provided in this article, or the owner or
other interested parties at their expense, may install and maintain a sewage
meter acceptable to the City for said purposes.
4. The City Council may, in its discretion, when applicable, permit connection
to the City sanitary sewer system of properties located outside the corporate
limits upon such terms and conditions as it may establish; provided, however,
that such terms shall not be more favorable to such property than rates herein
established for City users.
5. In order that the rates and charges may be modestly and equitably
adjusted to the service rendered, the City shall have the right to base its
charges not only on volume, but also on the strength and content of the sewage
and wastes of the user. The City shall have the right to measure and determine
the strength and content of all sewage and wastes discharged either directly or
indirectly into the City's sanitary sewer system, in such manner and by such
methods as it may deem practicable in the light of the conditions and
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circumstances of the case in order to determine the proper charge. Extra
charges will be applicable and negotiated with users on an individual account
basis when concentration of the sewage exceeds three hundred milligrams per
liter (300 mg/L) of biochemical oxygen demand, three hundred fifty milligrams
per liter (350 mg/L) of suspended solids or two percent (2%) or more of the flow
rate into the sewage treatment plant.
6. The rates and charges may be billed to the tenant and tenants occupying
the properties served, unless otherwise requested in writing by the owners, but
such billings shall in no way relieve the owner from liability in the event payment
is not made as required in this article.
7. Where the quantity of water consumed is such that the minimum of service
is charged, the minimum sewer service charge, according to the size of the
meter, shall be as follows:
Meter Size
(Inches)
Minimum Charge
Allowance
(Cubic Feet)
Allowance
(Gallons)
518
$14.90
200
1,496
314
$37.23
500
3,740
1 or larger
$59.58
800
5,984
(2007 Code § 44-83; amd. Ord. 10-17, 3-7-2017, eff. 7-1-2017; amd. Ord. 17-19,
3-7-2019, eff. 7-1-2019; Ord. 16-20, 4-23-2020; Ord. 24-20, 6-1-2020; Ord. 8-21,
3-24-2021, eff. 7-1-2021; Ord. 12-22, eff. 7-1-2022; Ord. 13-23, 3-23-2023, eff.
7-1-2023; Ord. 12-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024; Ord. 12-25, 4-28-2025,
eff. 7-1-2025)
13-2C-4: AREAS NOT SERVED BY PUBLIC SYSTEM:
The rates, service charges, rentals or fees as provided in this article shall become
effective at the time sewage from the contributors is first directed to the sanitary
sewer system. At the time sanitary sewers are constructed in areas not now served
by a sanitary sewer system., contributors shall be granted a reasonable time to make
connection to the sewer. The effective date of the sewage service charge and the
reasonable time to connect to the sanitary sewer system will be determined by the
City Manager. (2007 Code § 44-84)
13-2C-5: LIEN FOR FAILURE TO PAY:
A. Lien For Delinquent Rates And Charges: The city shall have a lien upon the
real property served by the sanitary system for all delinquent rates and charges.
Bills for sewage charges shall be delinquent when the same are
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13-4-5: SFU RATE, CHARGES; UTILITY REVENUES:
A. Square Feet Equivalency: For purposes of this chapter, an SFU. shall be
equivalent to two thousand nine hundred seventeen (2,917) square feet of
impervious property.
B. Monthly Service Charge: Except as provided in this chapter, every contributor
owning oroccupying a single-family residential property, multi -family residential
property, or a nonresidential property, other than exempt property, shall pay to
the city, at the same time payment is made for water service, sanitary sewer or
refuse, a stormwater management charge to be determined and billed as
provided in this chapter. In the event the owner and the occupant of a particular
property are not the same, the liability for payment of the stormwater
management charge attributable to that property shall be joint and several as
to the owner and occupant. The stormwater management charge shall be a
monthly service charge and shall be determined by this chapter and the SFU
rate which is established in this chapter and from time to time adjusted as
provided in this chapter.
C. Application And Computation: The stormwater management charges provided
in sections 13-4-6 through 13-4-8 of this chapter shall be applied and computed
for each contributor during the customary billing periods as to all bills mailed by
the city treasurer, and such charges shall thereafter be paid and collected as
provided in this chapter.
D. The SFU rate to be applied to residential and nonresidential properties shall be
eleven dollars and three cents ($11.03) per SFU.
E. Authority To Adjust Rate: If at any time the director determines that the SFU
rate and/or the budget for the stormwater management utility system requires
adjustment, the director shall report such determination to the city manager and
city council. The city council may at any time adjust the SFU rate by adoption
of an ordinance amending this section, and may at any time adjust the budget
for the stormwater management utility system by adoption of an appropriate
resolution.
F. Policy On Expenditure Of Revenues: The city council hereby establishes a
formal policy regarding the expenditure of stormwater management utility
1. The city manager shall develop and implement a cost accounting system,
capable of accurately recording and segregating charges to the system by all
departments of the city, to include the cost of personnel, machinery, contract
equipment and construction, supplies, depreciation, and any and all
miscellaneous expenses and purchases.
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2. No revenues generated by the stormwater utility user fee shall be used for
any purpose other than stormwater expenses. (2007 Code § 44-274; arnd.
Ord.16-14, 3-5-2014; Ord. 3-20, 1-21-2020; Ord. 21-20, 6-1-2020; Ord. 10-21,
3-24-2021; Ord. 13-22, 3-29-2022; Ord. 14-23, 3-23-2023, eff. 7-1-2023; Ord.
14-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024; Ord. 14-25, 4-28-2025)
13-4-6: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY:
A. Percentage Of SFU Rate: The stormwater management charge for a
single-family residential property shall be the following percentage of the SFU
rate:
Impervious Area Of Property
(Square Feet)
SFU Rate
1,471 or less
50 percent
1,472 to 4,374
100 percent
4,375 or more
150 percent
B. Commencement Of Charge: As to a new single-family residence, the
stormwater management charge attributable to that residence shall commence
upon the earlier of the following:
1. The issuance of a permanent water meter.
2. If no water meter is issued for that development or if development has
halted, on the date that the director or the director's designee determines in
reasonable judgment that the development is substantially complete or has
been halted for at least three (3) months.
C. Charge Exception: The city manager shall establish a policy for evaluating
cases of extreme financial hardship for single-family residential customers and
the city's ability to make adjustments in the monthly charge for single-family
residential customers as determined by the terms and conditions of the policy
and the funds allocated, and available, through the budget process.
D. Appeal Determination Of Charge: Any owner or occupant of a residential
property aggrieved by the director's calculation of the stormwater management
charge as provided in this section may appeal such determination to the
director as provided in section 13-4-9 of this chapter. (2007 Code § 44-275;
amd. Ord. 21-20, 6-1-2020)
13-4-7: NONSINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY:
A. The stormwater management charge for a non-singlefamily residential property
shall be the following percentage of the SFU rate multiplied by the number of
dwelling units on the property: i
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with such covenant and shall certify the rate to the city manager. The city
manager shall inform the city council of the revised SFU rate at the time that the
resolution to take additional action for the issuance of such bonds is submitted
to the council for its review and approval. Upon council approval of such
resolution, the city manager shall publish the revised SFU rate once in a
newspaper of general circulation, shall give notice thereof to contributors if and
as required by applicable state or federal law, and shall proceed to impose and
collect the rate commencing with the next available billing cycle. (2007 Code
§ 44-281)
13-4-11: BILLING, DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS AND COLLECTION
PROCEDURES:
A. Billing Procedure: The procedures for billing of the stormwater management
service charges provided in sections 13-4-6 through 13-4-8 of this chapter and
for the collection of delinquent stormwater management service charges are as
provided in section 13-1 C-4 of this title.
B. Billing Directly ForStormwater Management Services: Contributors who are not
billed by the city for water, sanitary sewer or refuse will be directly billed for
stormwater management services by the city. In such instances, the billing and
collection of stormwater management charges is subject to the same rules and
procedures as to delinquency in payment, certification of delinquency, and
property lien as provided in section 13-1 C-4 of this title. (Ord. 55-12, 9-17-2012)
13-4-12: ANNUAL REVIEW OF SFU RATE:
Under this chapter, the director shall review the SFU rate annually and revise the
rate as necessary to ensure that the system generates adequate revenues to pay
total annual revenue requirements. (2007 Code § 44-283)
13-4-13: EXPENSES OF COLLECTION OF CHARGES:
The incremental cost of collecting and accounting for all stormwater management
charges, including reasonable compensation to the city treasurer; the maintenance
of--all-books-and-records the -employment -of -necessary- personnel the -cost -of -all
books, records, materials and supplies; the obtaining and maintaining of all office
and storage space; and all other costs and expenses reasonably necessary in
connection therewith or incidental thereto, shall be a part of the cost of operating the
stormwater utility and shall be incurred when the city treasurer, in the exercise of his
or her judgment, shall so determine. The incremental cost thereof shall be deducted
by the Chief Financial Officer, upon his or her certification as to the amount thereof,
from the remittance to which it relates, subject to the condition that any proposed
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change in any method of computing such incremental cost may be effective {' j
prospectively only and only after such proposed change shall have been submitted
to and approved by the city council. (2007 Code § 44-286; amd. Ord. 3-20,
1-21-2020; Ord. 6-25, 2-17-2025)
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C. Providing Harborage For Rats: It shall be unlawful for any person to place,
leave, dump, or permit to accumulate any garbage, rubbish or trash in any
building or on any premises, improved or vacant, or on any open lot or alley in
the city so that the same shall or may afford food or harborage for rats.
D. Lumber And Boxes Placed On Elevated Racks: It shall be unlawful for any
person to permit to accumulate on any premises, improved orvacant, or on any
open lot or alley in the city any lumber, boxes, barrels, bottles, cans, containers
or similar material that may be permitted to remain thereon unless same shall
be placed on open racks that are elevated not less than eighteen inches (18")
above the ground, and evenly piled or stacked. (2007 Code § 31-74; amd. Ord.
17-20, 4-23-2020; Ord. 9-21, 3-24-2021, eff. 7-1-2021; Ord. 13-24,4-15-2024,
eff. 7-1-2024)
13-6-6: HAZARDOUS AND PROHIBITED WASTES REGULATED:
A. Deposits Prohibited Except For Special Collection: No person shall deposit in
a solid waste container or otherwise offer for city collection any hazardous
wastes or prohibited wastes, except when a special collection is established by
the city manager.
B. Transportation By Owner: Hazardous wastes and prohibited wastes shall be
transported by the owner to a sanitary disposal project licensed by the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources to accept such wastes.
C. Prohibited Wastes Described: "Prohibited wastes" includes, but is not limited
to, waste oils, lead acid batteries and tires.
D. The City of Dubuque solid waste collection service will not collect, including but
not limited to, the following materials: Industrial waste; oil soaked rags,
solvents, liquid paints, acids, chemicals, or other explosive or highly
combustible orflammable or hazardous materials; caustics, poisons, pesticides
or herbicides; radioactive or toxic waste, biomedical waste; liquids, including
motor oil; gaseous waste; septage, raw sewage, sludge and industrial process
sludge; manure contaminated hay and straw or animal feces unless properly
bagged; carcasses, viscera, or entrails of animals, unless properly contained,
wrapped, or packaged; hot ashes; and building materials that are not bagged.
(200.7Code §4.0-21_;_amd.Ord. 1.7-20, 4-23-2020;Ord . 9-21-, 3-24-2021,- eff. -
7-1-2021; Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024; Ord. 13-25, 4-28-2025, eff.
7-1-2025)
13-6-7: VEHICLES HAULING SOLID WASTE:
A. Dropping, Sifting Or Leaking Of Load: No person shall haul any solid waste
upon the streets, alleys or public places of the city unless the vehicle used for
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such purpose is so constructed or loaded or the load securely covered as to
prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping or
its load covering from dropping from the vehicle, except that materials may be
dropped for the purpose of securing traction, or water or other substance may
be applied on a roadway in cleaning or maintaining such roadway.
B. Sanitary Condition: All vehicles, containers and dumpsters used for the
collection and removal of solid waste shall be kept in a clean, inoffensive, and
sanitary condition. All solid waste shall be handled in such a way as to prevent
the scattering, spilling or leakage of same. (2007 Code § 40-22; amd. Ord.
13-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024)
13-6-8: USE OF STATE APPROVED DUMP SITE OR DISPOSAL PROJECT:
A. State Licensed Project: No person shall haul or cause to be hauled any solid
waste to any sanitary disposal project, dump site or any other area unless such
disposal project, dump site or other area is licensed by and in full compliance
with all regulations in the state in which it is located.
B. Filling Or Excavating; Permit Required: No person shall use dirt, stone, brick,
concrete orsimilar inorganic material forfill, landscaping, excavation or grading
without first obtaining a building permit, if required by other provisions of this
code, and only in conformance with all provisions of the zoning and subdivision
ordinances of this code. (2007 Code § 40-23; amd. Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 4 }
7-1-2024)
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CHAPTER 6
SOLID WASTE
ARTICLE A. CITY OR PRIVATE COLLECTION SERVICE
SECTION:
13-6A-1:
City Manager's Authority Generally
13-6A-2:
Availability Of Collection Service
13-6A-3:
Refuse Collection Service
13-6A-4:
Recycling Collection Service
13-6A-5:
Organic Waste Collection Service
13-6A-6:
Bulky Item Collection Service
13-6A-7:
Frequency, Time And Areas Of Collection
13-6A-8:
Storage, Containment And Set -Out Locations Of Solid Waste
13-6A-9:
Ownership Of Materials; Unauthorized Collecting Prohibited
13-6A-10:
Rates And Charges Established; Exceptions
13-6A-11:
Charges; Billing And Collection
13-6A-12:
Private Collection Service
13-6A-1: CITY MANAGER'S AUTHORITY GENERALLY:
The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to employ City
owned vehicles and equipment and the necessary operating personnel to collect
refuse, recyclable materials, organic waste, and bulky items and to collect fees and
administer the program as provided for in this article in the City, upon the terms and
conditions of this article. (2007 Code § 40-31; amd. Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff.
7-1-2024)
13-6A-2: AVAILABILITY OF COLLECTION SERVICE:
f
A —Collection -service -is -provided within to -City residents -and -businesses -as
described in this Chapter. The City Manager may consider requests for service
outside of city limits, at the City Manager's sole discretion.
B. Class I Premises: City solid waste collection services shall be mandatory.
C. Class II Premises: Class II premises not serviced by City solid waste collection
services may apply to the City Manager for such collection services.
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D. Class III Premises: Class III premises not serviced by City solid waste collection
services may apply to the City Manager for such collection services.
E. Recycling Services: Class II premises not serviced by City solid waste
collection services and Class III premises may apply to the City Manager for
such recycling services.
F. Refusal Of Service: The City Manager may refuse solid waste collection
services or recycling services because of quantities or characteristics beyond
the capacity or capability to be handled efficiently or safely by City personnel
and equipment. (Ord. 14-19, 3-7-2019, eff. 7-1-2019; amd. Ord. 17-20,
4-23-2020; Ord. 9-21, 3-24-2021, eff. 7-1-2021; Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff.
7-1-2024)
13-6A-3: REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE:
A. All City of Dubuque solid waste customers shall use a city -issued cart for
collection. The base rate gives access to a thirty five (35) gallon tipper cart for
weekly refuse collection.
B. In cases where a customer may choose multiple refuse carts or a cart larger
than the base rate thirty five (35) gallon cart, the customer may choose from
three (3) additional cart sizes of forty-eight (48), sixty-four (64), or ninety-six
(96) gallons.
C. Excess Refuse: Official City of Dubuque single -use refuse stickers shall be
applied to each additional standard thirty-five (35)-gallon bag or small item (not
exceeding three feet by two feet (3' x 2') or heavier than forty pounds (40 Ibs.))
which does not fit in the subscribed cart.
D. Electronics or items larger than three feet by two feet (3' x 2') or heavier than
forty (40) pounds must be scheduled as a bulky item pick-up.
E. The City Manager may require additional cart capacity if the subscribed cart is
insufficient. The City shall notify the applicable account holder in writing of the
additional capacity requirement, deliver the larger cart, and adjust the monthly
bill.
F. All refuse placed into City -issued carts must be in tied bags.
G. Except for Class 11 premises, biomedical waste shall be placed in suitable
containers separately from all other solid waste. Sharp objects, such as
hypodermic needles, syringes, and lancets, shall be securely contained in hard
plastic or metal disposable containers with screw -on or tightly secured lids for
collection. Other biomedical waste, such as soiled bandages, disposable
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sheets, and medical gloves, shall be placed in thick disposable plastic bags or
shall be double -bagged.
H. Glass and similar materials shall be placed in puncture -resistant boxes and
securely closed. (Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024; amd. Ord. 13-25,
4-28-2025, eff. 7-1-2025)
13-6A-4: RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICE:
A. One City owned curbside recycling container shall be provided by the City to
each dwelling for the collection of recyclable materials. If additional recycling
capacity is needed, a second container may be issued.
B. The following types of solid waste are curbside recyclable materials: Rigid
plastics with a recycling symbol between 41 - 5, Paper/cardboard/newspaper,
and metal materials (such as cans, clean foil, pans).
C. When a customer's recycling container is frequently contaminated with non -
recyclable material and violations persist, the City may remove the container
and stop the weekly collection. (Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024)
13-6A-5: ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE:
A. All organic waste shall be separated from all other solid waste and shall be
composted on the premises or placed in yard waste collection containers for
collection.
B. Any premises composting on site shall maintain all compost piles in accordance
with Title 6, Chapter 4 of this Code.
C. Organic waste shall be collected according to the schedule established by the
City Manager.
D. The following materials may be collected curbside: branches and tree
` limbs - less than five feet (5') long (must be bundled), flowers and potted plants
(no pots), food scraps - fruit and vegetables, peels, pits, coffee grounds,
eggshells,_br_ead_and_grain_pr_oducts,_ grass _clippings, -leaves, -plants, weeds,
brush, natural Christmas trees, bones, dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, and
non -wax coated paper products.
E. Preparation Of Organic Waste: Organic waste collected by the City shall be
placed in biodegradable paper bags no more than thirty five (35) gallons,
bundled branches, privately owned thirty five (35) gallon containers, subscribed
city -issued sixty four (64) gallon organic waste carts, or subscribed city issued
thirteen (13) gallon organic waste carts.
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F. Organic waste set -out in a biodegradable paper bag requires single use
stickers. The bags shall be no more than thirty five (35) gallon capacity,
minimum two (2) ply weatherized material, and designed for yard waste
collection capacity.
G. Disposable organic waste bags shall not exceed forty (40) pounds without
tearing or falling apart. Cardboard boxes or plastic bags shall not be used for
organic waste collection.
H. Organic waste set out in privately owned thirty five (35) gallon cans require a
single -use yard waste sticker or an annual decal. (Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff.
7-1-2024; amd. Ord. 13-25, 4-28-2025, eff. 7-1-2025)
13-6A-6: BULKY ITEM COLLECTION SERVICE:
A. No person shall place bulky items that are larger than three feet by two feet
(3' x 2') in diameter or weigh over forty (40) pounds out for collection except in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
B. Premises receiving City solid waste collection service are eligible to set out
bulky items for collection provided the customer schedules in advance of their
collection. Items which are placed out for collection which have not been
previously scheduled for collection will not be collected and the property owner
shall be responsible for their removal. (Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024)
13-6A-7: FREQUENCY, TIME AND AREAS OF COLLECTION:
A. Frequency And Time Of Collection: Collections shall be made not more than
once weekly at such time and in such areas of the City as shall be determined
and set out in schedules prepared by the City Manager in accordance with the
provisions of this article. All collections shall be made between the hours of six
o'clock (6:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M.
B. Collection Schedule: The collection schedule shall not include official City
holidays unless otherwise determined by the City Manager. However, a
Saturday may be substituted as the collection day to replace the collection
which would otherwise be made on the day of the week the holiday occurs.
C. Authority To Change Schedule: The City Manager is hereby authorized and
empowered to change or amend the collection schedules from time to time as
the City Manager may deem necessary. (2007 Code § 40-33; amd. Ord.17-20,
4-23-2020; Ord. 9-21, 3-24-2021, eff. 7-1-2021; Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff.
7-1-2024)
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13-6A-8: PLACEMENT OF CONTAINERS FOR COLLECTION:
A. Alleys: Where collections are made from alleys, solid waste containers shall be
placed in one location for each dwelling, in clear view and at the owner's
property line abutting the alley and on the days designated.
S. Streets: Where collections are made from the street, solid waste containers
shall be placed in one location for each dwelling, in clear view and in the street
right-of-way on the owner's property side of the curb and on the days
designated in said schedule. Such containers shall be placed so as not to
interfere with vehicular and pedestrian traffic and when emptied shall be
promptly removed by the owner.
C. Time Limit For Placement Of Containers On Streets: No person shall place
solid waste or recycling at the street for collection more than twenty four (24)
hours before the scheduled collection day. No person shall leave solid waste
containers or recycling containers at the street for more than twenty four (24)
hours after the scheduled collection day.
All solid waste shall be placed at the designated collection location for City
collection by six o'clock (6:00) A.M. on the scheduled collection day.
D. Duty When Solid Waste Not Collected: Any solid waste not in compliance with
this chapter shall not be collected by the City and shall be removed by the
owner within twenty four (24) hours after the scheduled collection day and
stored in such a manner as not to create a health, safety, or fire hazard.
E. Solid waste collection containers stored in the right-of-way for longer than
twenty four (24) hours after the scheduled collection day may be subject to
removal at the property owner's expense.
F. The City may make exceptions for the storage and set out of solid waste
containers for elderly or disabled persons upon application to the Public Works
Department.
G. On collection days, solid waste containers shall be placed in plain view at a
point within two feet (2') of the curb or alley line.
f
H.—If a customer would -like to change the location -of the normal -set -out for
collection, it must be approved by the City.
Containers must have a two -foot (2') radius around each container, and the lid
of the container must open toward the street or alley.
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J. Material not intended for collection shall not be kept on or near the curb or alley t'
line. The city shall not be responsible for any material so placed which is
collected for disposal. (Ord. 27-17, 6-5-2017; amd. Ord. 17-20, 4-23-2020; Ord.
9-21, 3-24-2021, eff. 7-1-2021; Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024)
13-6A-9: OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS; UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTING
PROHIBITED:
From the time of placement for collection as provided in section 13-6A-8 of this
article, all solid waste and recyclable materials and recycling containers which meet
the requirements of this chapter placed for collection by the City shall become and
be the property of the City and it shall be a violation of this section for any person
other than authorized personnel of the City to collect, pick up, or cause to be
collected or picked up, any such materials. (2007 Code § 40-35; amd. Ord. 13-24,
4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024)
13-6A-10: RATES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED; EXCEPTIONS:
A. Refuse:
1. Base Fee and Conditions: A fee of eighteen dollars and eleven cents
($18.11) per dwelling unit per month shall be paid to the City by the account
holder for solid waste collection services. The fee shall be in payment for i
collection and disposal of one (1) thirty-five (35)-gallon City owned cart per
month per cart.
2. Optional Carts: The fee for a forty-eight (48)-gallon solid waste cart shall
be twenty dollars and twenty-eight cents ($20.28) per month. The fee for a
sixty-four (64)-gallon solid waste cart is twenty-four dollars and thirty-two cents
($24.32) per month per cart. The fee for a ninety-six (96)-gallon solid waste cart
is thirty-four dollars and sixteen cents ($34.16) per month per cart.
3. Alley Cart Fees: The fee for a forty-eight (48)-gallon solid waste cart is
eighteen dollars and eleven cents ($18.11) per month per cart. The fee for a
sixty-four (64)-gallon solid waste cart is nineteen dollars and sixty cents
($19.60) per month per cart. The fee for a ninety-six (96)-gallon solid waste cart
is twenty-eight dollars and twenty-seven cents ($28.27) per month per cart.
4. Shared Carts: In multifamily dwellings, where the property owner is the
account holder, the owner can opt to using shared ninety six (96) gallon carts.
Each unit will be billed the basic service, and the number of units will share one
or more ninety six (96) gallon carts.
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5. Single -Use Refuse Stickers: The fee for a single use refuse sticker shall be
two dollars ($2.00) and shall be applied to each additional standard solid waste
container, bag, or small item.
6. A fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be paid to the City for each removal
of refuse containers from the curb.
B. Recycling:
1. For Class II premises not serviced by City solid waste collection services
for recycling collection, upon approval of an application for City recycling
collection a fee of seven dollars ($7.00) per month per ninety six (96) gallon
container (or volume equivalence) shall be paid to the City by the property
owner of each.
2. A fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be paid to the City for each removal
of recycling containers from the curb.
C. Organic Waste:
1. The fee for single -use brush -tie shall be one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50)
each.
2. The fee for single use stickers shall be one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50)
each.
3. The fee paid to the City by a customer of record with the City for an annual
yard waste decal for a privately -owned rigid thirty five (35) gallon container shall
be forty dollars ($40.00) each. A decal shall only be used by the customer of
record with the City who purchased it.
4. The fee paid to the City for subscription to a sixty four (64) gallon
City -issued organic waste cart shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per cart per month.
5. The minimum fee paid to the City for collection of a scheduled leaf rake out
is twenty dollars ($20.00) for a forty (40) standard leaf bag equivalent pile of
leaves in the parking lane at the curb.
6. A_ fee_ of_ twenty dollar_s_($20.00)_shall_be_paidto_the-City_for_each_removal
of organic waste containers from the curb.
D. Bulky Waste:
1. A fee of thirteen dollars ($13.00) shall be paid by the owner for each time
the service is provided for up to the equivalent of three (3) cubic yards of solid
waste.
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2. An additional fee of thirteen dollars ($13.00) shall be paid for each
additional three (3) cubic yards of solid waste.
3. A fee of six dollars ($6.00) shall be paid to the City for each tire.
4. A fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be paid to the City by the owner for
each appliance collected in the service (such as stoves, microwaves,
dishwashers, refrigerators, and dehumidifiers).
5. A fee of six dollars ($6.00) shall be paid to the City for metal material that
is larger than two feet by three feet (2' x 3') and or heavier than forty (40)
pounds (such as grills, bed rails, exercise bikes).
6. A fee of twenty ($20.00) shall be paid to the City for each collection of a TV
or monitor.
7. A fee of six dollars ($6.00) shall be paid to the City for the collection of
items with a plug in/chord per pick-up (such as VCR's, computer tower, or
computer printer), Excluding TVs and monitors.
8. A fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be paid to the City for each collection
requested by the for service on a day not receiving weekly collection at the
service address in which the collection crew is not in that service area or is not
a current weekly solid waste customer of the City.
Service Type
FY26 Rates
Refuse
35-Gallon Cart
$18.11
48-Gallon Cart
$20.28
64-Gallon Cart
$24.32
96-Gallon Cart
$34.16
48-Gallon - ALLEY CART
$18.11
64-Gallon - ALLEY CART
$19.60
96-Gallon - ALLEY CART
$28.27
Shared Cart Fee Per Unit
$18.11
Single -Use Trash Sticker
$2.00
Discount for Income Eligible
Customers (see Paragraph F of
Section 13-6A-F)
($9.06)
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Service Type
FY26 Rates
Organic Waste
Annual Yard Waste Decal
$40.00
64-Gallon Cart
$10.00
13-Gallon Cart
$1.00
Leaf Rake -Out
$20.00
Yard Waste Brush Ties
$1.50
Single -Use Yard Waste Sticker
$1.50
Recycling
Recycling Only - Residential &
Commercial
$7.00
Bulky Items
1 Hopper - 3 Cubic Yd of Refuse
$13.00
Tire
$6.00
Large Metal Material Pick -Up
$6.00
Appliance
$20.00
TV and Monitors
$20.00
Electronic Pick -Up
$6.00
Miscellaneous
Off-Route/Non-Customer Fee
$20.00
Right -Of -Way Removal Fee
$20.00
(Ord. 14-19, 3-7-2019, eff. 7-1-2019; amd. Ord. 17-20, 4-23-2020; Ord. 22-20,
6-1-2020; Ord. 9-21, 3-24-2021, eff. 7-1-2021; Ord. 14-22, 3-29-2022; Ord. 15-23,
3-23-2023, eff. 7-1-2023; Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024; amd. Ord. 13-25,
4-28-2025, eff. 7-1-2025)
13-6A-11: CHARGES; BILLING AND COLLECTION:
A. City Billing: The City Manager is authorized to bill tenants upon the written
request of the property owner and according to a procedure to be established
' by the City Manager. The property owner in such cases shall provide any
information on each tenant's mailing address to aid in the collection of fees for
City services. In all cases, the property owner shall remain liable for the
payment of all charges required by this chapter.
B. Monthly Billing: All accounts shall be billed monthly. The payment of bills is
subject to the terms of section 13-1 C-4 of this title.
C. Unpaid Billing For Class I Premises: The collection of solid waste provided
Class I premises and the maintenance of the availability of such service,
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whether or not such service is used regularly or not at all by the owner of such
Class I premises, is hereby declared a benefit to said premises at least equal
to the monthly charges specified, and in case of failure to pay the monthly
charge when billed as heretofore provided, then the monthly charge shall
become a lien against the property benefitted or served and shall be collected
in the same manner as general Property Taxes.
D. Certify Delinquent Accounts To County Treasurer: It is the duty of the City
Treasurer to certify the actual rates and fees plus the costs of administration to
the County Treasurer as provided in section 13-1 C-4 of this title and all such
costs will constitute a lien against said property and be collected with and in the
same manner as general Property Taxes on said property.
E. In cases of extreme financial hardship, the City may make adjustments in the
monthly collection charges as deemed appropriate. In such cases, the City may
require proof of financial status or extreme hardship, as the City may deem
necessary.
F. When resident(s) of a Class I premises meets the HUD "Section 8" guidelines
for the size of the household may, upon application to the City Manager or
designee, be exempted from one-half (1/2) the established thirty five (35) gallon
refuse collection service rate. After the initial application, annual review is
required. (Ord. 29-08, 5-5-2008; amd. Ord. 56-12, 9-17-2012; Ord. 3-20,
1-21-2020; Ord. 13-24, 4-15-2024, eff. 7-1-2024)
13-6A-12: PRIVATE COLLECTION SERVICE:
A. License Required: No person shall engage in the business of removing or
hauling solid waste from the premises of another person without a license to do
so from the City Manager. The issuance of such license shall be in the manner
prescribed and subject to the terms of title 4, chapter 1 of this Code.
B. Application For License; Fee: Application for such license shall specify the type
of equipment and vehicles to be used, the routes to be traveled, the places to
be served and the name and residence of the applicant. Such persons shall
pay, at the Office of the City Treasurer, an annual license fee of twenty five
dollars ($25.00) per year for each vehicle engaged in such business.
C. Display Of License Number On Vehicle: No person shall operate a vehicle
licensed under this section unless the license number is prominently displayed
on the lower portion of the driver's side of the windshield in clear view. Such
license number shall be affixed to the vehicle not less than five (5) days after
the day of issue.
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Section R310.1. Emergency escape and rescue opening required. Amended to
Read:
R310.1. Emergency escape and rescue opening required. Basements,
habitable attics and every sleeping room shall have not less than one operable
emergency escape and rescue opening. Where basements contain one or
more sleeping rooms, an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be
required in each sleeping room. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall
open directly into a public way, or to a yard or court having a minimum width of
36 inches (914 mm) that opens to a public way.
Exceptions:
1. Storm shelters and basements used only to house mechanical
equipment not exceeding a total floor area of 200 square feet (18.58 m2).
2. Where the dwelling unit or townhouse unit is equipped with an
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section P2904 of
this code, sleeping rooms in basements shall not be required to have
emergency escape and rescue openings provided that the basement has
one of the following:
2.1. One means of egress complying with Section R311 and one
emergency escape and rescue opening.
2.2. Two means of egress complying with Section R311.
3. A yard shall not be required to open directly into a public way where
the yard opens to an unobstructed path from the yard to the public way.
Such path shall have a width of not less than 36 inches (914 mm).
4. Basements without bedrooms that provide a second stairway that
terminates in a room separate from the first stairway.
Section R310.5 Replacement windows for emergency escape and rescue openings.
Amended to read:
R310.5 Replacement windows for emergency escape and rescue openings
—shall-be permitted to have minimum dimensions -in accordance with Sections
R310.5.1 through R310.5.3 of this code, provided the replacement window
meets the following conditions:
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1. The replacement window is the manufacturer's largest standard size
window that will fit within the existing frame or existing rough opening. The
replacement window shall be of a style that provides for the greatest net
clear window opening area in the existing frame or existing rough opening.
2. The replacement window is not part of a change of occupancy.
R310.5.1 Minimum size. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a net
clear opening of not less than 4.0 square feet (0.37 m2).
R310.5.2 Minimum dimensions. The minimum net clear opening height dimension
shall be 22 inches (558 mm). The minimum net clear opening width dimension shall
be 20 inches (508 mm). The net clear opening dimensions shall be the result of
normal operation of the opening.
R310.5.3 Maximum heightfrom floor. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall
have the bottom of the clear opening not greater than 48 inches (1219 mm) above
the floor.
Exception: An existing finished sill height may exceed 48 inches (1219 mm)
above the floor if the following conditions are met:
a. A platform capable of supporting a live load of 300 pounds shall be
permanently affixed at the interior of the structure. This platform shall be
no lower than 20 inches (508 mm) above the floor and no higher than 36
inches (914 mm) above the floor. The distance from the platform to the
bottom of the clear opening shall not exceed 36 inches (914 mm). The
platform shall extend outward from the wall a minimum of 18 inches (457
mm) and shall be a minimum of 36 inches (914 mm) wide or as wide as the
clear openable width of the window, whichever is greater, or another
approved method/platform.
b. The building is equipped with smoke alarms installed in accordance
with section R314 of this code.
Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Deleted.
R314.6 Power source. Amended to read:
Section 314.6 Power source.
314.6.1 General
Smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where
such wiring is served from a commercial source and, where primary power is
interrupted, shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and
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without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent
protection.
Exceptions:
1. Smoke alarms shall be permitted to be solely battery powered by a
nonremovable, nonreplaceable battery that powers the alarm for at least
ten years, where installed in buildings without commercial power.
2. Smoke alarms installed in accordance with Section R314.2.2 shall be
permitted to be battery powered by a nonremovable, nonreplaceable
battery that powers the alarm for at least ten years.
Section N1101.14 (R401.3) Certificate (Mandatory). Deleted.
Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2) Testing. Deleted.
Section N1103.3.4 (R403.3.4) Duct Leakage (Prescriptive). Deleted.
Section N1103.3.5 (R403.3.5) Building Cavities (Mandatory). Amended to read:
N1103.3.7 (R403.3.7). Building Cavities (Mandatory). Exterior building framing
cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums.
Section P2904 Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems. Deleted,
Chapter 29. Deleted.
Chapter 30 Sanitary Drainage. Deleted.
Part Vlll "Electrical" is hereby amended by deleting chapters 34-43 in their entirety.
Appendix A - Do not adopt
Appendix B - Do not adopt
Appendix C - Do not adopt
Appendix D - Do not adopt
Appendix E - Do not adopt
r Appendix F - Do not adopt
Appendix G - Do not adopt
Appendix H - Do not adopt
Appendix I - Do not adopt
Appendix J - Do not adopt
Appendix K - Do not adopt
Appendix L - Do not adopt
Appendix M - Do not adopt
j Appendix N - Do not adopt
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Appendix O - Do not adopt
Appendix P - Do not adopt
Appendix Q - Adopt
Appendix R - Do not adopt
Appendix S - Do not adopt
Appendix T - Do not adopt
(Ord. 41-19, 9-3-2019; amd. Ord. 22-23, 5-15-2023; Ord. 51-24, 9-3-2024)
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1031.3.1 Minimum size. Amended to read:
Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear
opening of 5.7 square feet. (0.53m2)
Exception: The minimum net clear opening for grade -floor emergency escape
and rescue openings shall be 5 square feet. (0.46m2)
Exception: Replacement windows installed in buildings meeting the scope of
this code shall be exempt from the minimum size requirements of this section,
provided that the replacement window meets the following conditions:
1. The replacement window is the manufacturer's largest standard size
window that will fit within the existing frame or existing rough opening. The
replacement window shall be of a style that provides for the greatest net
clear window opening area in the existing frame or existing rough opening,
but will have a minimum net clear openable width of 20 inches (508 mm),
a minimum net clear openable height of 22 inches (558 mm), and a
minimum net clear opening of 4.0 square feet (0.372 m2).
2. Window replacements permitted between April 11, 2016 and the
effective date of this ordinance that serve as the required emergency
escape and rescue opening will be allowed to remain as long as they meet
the following requirements:
a. Window was permitted as required by the City of Dubuque
b. Window was approved as code compliant as documented by the
City of Dubuque.
3. The replacement window is not part of a change of occupancy or use.
Section 1031.3.3. Maximum height from floor. Amended to read:
1031.3.3. Maximum height from floor.
Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have the bottom of the clear
opening not greater than 44 inches (1118 mm) measured from the floor. An
_ existing_ finished_ sill-height-mayy excoed 4_4_irnch-es_(1118-mm.)_above the floor
if the following conditions are met:
a. A platform capable of supporting a live load of 300 pounds shall be
permanently affixed at the interior of the structure. This platform shall be
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no lower than 20 inches (508 mm) above the floor and no higher than 36
inches (914 mm) above the floor. The distance from the platform to the
finished sill height shall not exceed 36 inches (914 mm). The platform shall
extend outward from the wall a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) and shall
be at least as wide as the clear openable width of the window or other
approved method/platform.
b. The emergency escape and rescue opening shall comply with section
1031.3.2 of this code.
Section 1103.8.3 Power Source. Amended to read:
1103.8.3 Power source.
Single -station smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building
wiring provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall
be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms with integral strobes that are
not equipped with battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical
system. Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring
shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required
for overcurrent protection.
Exceptions:
1. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing
buildings where construction is not taking place, provided that the battery is
nonremovable, non replaceable and powers the alarm for at least ten years.
2. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in buildings that
are not served from a commercial power source, provided that the battery is
nonremovable, non replaceable and powers the alarm for at least ten years.
3. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing areas
of buildings undergoing alterations or repairs that do not result in the removal
of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there Is an
attic, crawl space or basement available that could provide access for building
wiring without the removal of interior finishes, provided that the battery is
nonremovable, non replaceable and powers the alarm for at least ten years.
Appendix A - Do not adopt
Appendix B - Adopt
Appendix C - Adopt
Appendix D - Adopt
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Appendix E - Do not adopt
Appendix F - Do not adopt
Appendix G - Do not adopt
Appendix H - Do not adopt
Appendix I - Do not adopt
Appendix J - Do not adopt
Appendix K - Do not adopt
Appendix L - Do not adopt
Appendix M - Do not adopt
(Ord. 47-19, 9-3-2019; amd. Ord. 23-23, 5-15-2023; Ord. 50-24, 9-3-2024)
14-1 E-3: RESERVED:
14-1 E-4: EMERGENCIES:
Where a situation requires immediate decision, that of the fire chief shall be final and
conclusive. (Ord. 46-10, 8-6-2010; amd. Ord. 23-23, 5-15-2023)
14-1 E-5: SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
The fire chief in matters of fire prevention shall have full powerto exercise judgment
in a reasonable and proper manner and rule accordingly on all special cases in
regard to any of the matters and things treated in this code relating to fire hazards
not specifically covered thereby. (Ord. 46-10, 8-6-2010; amd. Ord. 23-23,
5-15-2023)
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Section 605.2. Receptacles. Amended to add:
Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain not less than two separate
and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain not less than
one grounding -type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit
interrupter. Every bathroom shall contain not less than one receptacle. All
receptacle outlets within six feet (6') of any water source shall have ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. All receptacle outlets shall have the
appropriate faceplate cover for the location.
Exception: In lieu of every habitable space in a dwelling containing two
separate and remote receptacle outlets, one receptacle and a separate
i permanently installed light fixture is allowable.
Section 702.4. Emergency escape openings. Amended to read:
702.4. Emergency escape and rescue openings. Basements, habitable attics,
and every sleeping room shall not have less than one operable emergency
escape and rescue opening. Where basements contain one or more sleeping
rooms, an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be required in each
sleeping room. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall open directly
into a public way, or to a yard or court having a minimum width of 36 inches
(914 mm) that opens to a public way. Emergency escape and rescue openings
shall have minimum dimensions in accordance with 702.4.1 through 704.2.3 of
this code.
Exception: Window replacements permitted between April 11, 2016 and the
effective date of this ordinance that serve as the required emergency escape
and rescue opening will be allowed to remain as long as they meet the following
requirements:
a. Window was permitted as required by the City of Dubuque
b. Window was approved as code compliant as documented by the City of
Dubuque.
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702.4.1 Minimum size. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a
net clear opening of not less than 4.0 square feet (0.370 m2).
702.4.2 Minimum dimensions. The minimum net clear opening height
dimension shall be 22 inches (558 mm). The minimum net clear opening width
dimension shall be 20 inches (508 mm). The net clearopening dimensions shall
be the result of normal operation of the opening.
702.4.3 Maximum height from floor. Emergency escape and rescue openings
shall have the bottom of the clear opening not greater than 48 inches (1219
mm) above the floor.
Exception: An existing finished sill height may exceed 48 inches (1219 mm)
above the floor if the following conditions are met:
a. A platform capable of supporting a live load of 300 pounds shall be
permanently affixed at the interior of the structure. This platform shall be
no lower than 20 inches (508 mm) above the floor and no higher than 36
inches (914 mm) above the floor. The distance from the platform to the
bottom of the clear opening shall not exceed 36 inches (914 mm). The
platform shall extend outward from the wall a minimum of 18 inches (457
mm) and shall be a minimum of 36 inches (914 mm) wide or as wide as the
clear openable width of the window, whichever is greater, or another
approved method/platform.
b. The building is equipped with smoke alarms installed in accordance )
with Section R314 of the International Residential Code in one- and
two-family dwellings, orSection 907.2.10ofthe International Building Code
for all other structures, regardless of the valuation of the alteration.
704.6.3 Power source. Amended to read:
704.6.3 Power source.
704.6.3.1 General.
Single -station smoke alarms shall receive their primary power the building
wiring provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall
be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms with integral strobes that are
not equipped with battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical
system. Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring
shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required
for overcurrent protection.
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Exceptions:
1. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing
buildings where construction is not taking place, provided that the battery
is nonremovable, nonreplaceable and powers the alarm for at least ten
years.
2. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in buildings
that are not served from a commercial power source, provided that the
battery is nonremovable, nonreplaceable and powers the alarm for at least
ten years.
3. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing
areas of buildings undergoing alterations or repairs that do not result in the
removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless
there is an attic, crawl space or basement available that could provide
access for building wiring without the removal of interior finishes, provided
thatthe battery is nonremovable, nonreplaceable and powers the alarm for
at least ten years.
704.6.3.2 Battery -Powered Smoke Alarms in Federally Assisted Housing.
After December 23, 2024, battery -powered smoke alarms listed in
accordance with UL 217 must be powered by a nonremovable,
nonreplaceable battery that powers the alarm for at least ten years if
installed in any of the following federally assisted housing:
1. Public Housing, Tenant -Based Assistance, And Project -Based
Assistance -The United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et
seq. )
2. Supportive Housing ForThe Elderly. -Section 202(j) of the Housing Act
of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701g(j))
3. Supportive Housing For Persons With Disabilities -Section 8110) of
the Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C.
8013(j))
_-Hou
sing
4-Ho_Opportunities-For -P-er_sons With-Section_85.6-of the
_ g-
Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12905)
5. Rural Housing. -Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1471 et
seq.)
6. Farm Labor Housing Direct Loans & Grants. -Section 516 of the
Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1486)
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704.6.3.3 Battery -Powered Smoke Alarm Replacement.
After January 1, 2025, a battery -powered smoke alarm listed in accordance
with UL 217 that replaces an existing battery -powered smoke alarm must
be powered by a nonremovable, nonreplaceable battery that powers the
alarm for at least ten years.
Exception: The nonremovable, nonreplaceable battery requirements do not
apply to a fire alarm, smoke detector, smoke alarm, or ancillary component
that is electronically connected as a part of a centrally monitored or
supervised alarm system; that uses a low -power, radio frequency wireless
communication signal.
704.6.3.4 Battery -Powered Smoke Alarm Compliance Date.
On January 1, 2030 all existing battery -powered smoke alarms must be
powered by a nonremovable, nonreplaceable battery that powers the alarm
for at least ten years.
Appendix A - Do not adopt
Appendix B - Do not adopt
(Ord. 30-16, 6-20-2016, eff. 7-1-2016; amd. Ord. 34-17, 7-5-2017; Ord. 45-19,
9-3-2019; Ord. 35-20, 9-21-2020; Ord. 17-21, 5-3-2021; Ord. 36-21, 10-18-2021;
Ord. 19-22, 5-2-2022; Ord. 25-23, 5-15-2023; Ord. 49-24, 9-3-2024; Ord. 60-24, ( i
11-4-2024)
14-1 J-3: RENTAL LICENSES:
A. Rental License Required: No property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional may let to another for rent and/or occupancy any dwelling, dwelling
unit, housekeeping unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or sleeping unit, as
defined by the Property Maintenance Code and hereinafter cumulatively
referred to as "rental unit" in the City unless such person holds a current rental
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license issued by the City Manager in the name of the property owner,
manager, or licensed real estate professional for the specific rental unit.
B. Application Requirements: Completion of a rental license application must be
made by the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional and
must include, but not be limited to, the following information:
1. Address of the rental unit(s), including correct unit identifications.
2. Number and type of rental units in the structure.
3. Number of units, in the structure, for which housing choice vouchers are
accepted.
4. Owner's name and contact information, including:
a. Mailing address.
b. Telephone number during normal business hours.
c. Telephone number in the event of an emergency.
d. E-mail address, if available.
5. If the property owner has retained a property manager the property owner
must provide the following information:
a. Property manager's name.
b. Property manager's mailing address.
c. Property manager's telephone number during normal business hours.
d. Property manager's telephone number in the event of an emergency.
e. Property manager's e-mail address, if applicable.
f. A statement that the property manager or real estate professional has
the -same _authority _and_r_esp-onsibility as_ the _property -owner _ for maintaining_ the
rental unit(s).
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6. The property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional must r
designate a responsible agent, who resides within fifty (50) miles of the rental
unit forwhich the license is sought, to represent the property owner, manager,
or licensed real estate professional whenever the property owner, manager, or
licensed real estate professional is not available for maintenance of, or resides
more than fifty (50) miles from, the rental unit for which a license is sought. The
agent must have the same authority and responsibility as the property owner
for maintaining the rental unit(s).
C. Duty To Report Changes: The property owner or registered manager or real
estate professional is responsible to inform the City of any subsequent changes
to any information on the rental license application which has changed at the
time of such changes, and at any time changes occur after the initial
registration.
D. Rental License Fees: The City Council, by resolution, establishes a fee
schedule to defray the costs of inspections, enforcement, and administration of
the provisions of this Code.
E. Rental License Term:
1. Rental licenses will be issued for a term of two (2) years. A rental license
issued during the course of the two (2)-year license term will be put on the
standard cycle for rental license expiration which results in longest license term,
which may result in an initial rental license term of less than two (2) years.
2. Exception: In year 2025, approximately fifty percent (50%) of the total
number of rental licenses will be issued for a one (1)-year term, to expire on
December 31, 2025. The intent of this division is to have approximately one half
(0.5) of the total rental licenses renew on subsequent alternating biennial years.
F. Annual License Renewal:
1. Rental licenses shall be renewed every two years, upon notice issued at
the beginning of the calendar year following expiration of existing rental
license(s). The rental license renewal application will be sent to the property
owner, or registered manager, or licensed real estate professional holding the
rental license(s).
2. Application for renewal of a rental license shall be made prior to March 1
of the year following expiration of an existing rental license.
G. Fees Due on license renewal: Rental license fees will be invoiced with the
rental license renewal application at the start of the calendar year following
rental license expiration. Rental license fees must be paid by March 1 st of the
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renewal year. Failure to pay required fees is a violation of this Code and may
result in monetary penalties, license suspension, license revocation, issuance
of a notice to vacate to tenants, and/or issuance of municipal infractions.
H. Rental License Not Transferable: Rental licenses are not transferable from one
property to another. It is the responsibility of the property owner, manager, or
licensed real estate professional holding a rental license to provide the City
Manager written notice, within five (5) working days, of transferring or otherwise
disposing of ownership or control of the property. The notice must include
available information on the buyer. Prepaid rental license fees are eligible for
a refund for the period that the property is no longer owned by the license
holder. Rental license fee refund requests must be made in writing and include
all required information per department policy. It is the responsibility of the
property buyer to license the property in their name within five (5) working days
of acquisition or otherwise receiving ownership or control of the property.
Conditions Of Rental Licenses: The City Manager is hereby authorized to issue
and renew a rental license in the name of the applicant property owner,
manager, or licensed real estate professional, provided the following criteria are
met:
1. Property Maintenance Code Warranty: The rental unit is warranted by the
property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional to substantially
comply with the Property Maintenance Code.
2. Fees: All fees required pursuant to the issuance of a rental license are paid
in full to the City.
3. Successful Rental Property Management Class:
a. The property owner or manager has completed the Successful Rental
Property Management Class (the program) or a program of continuing
education approved by the City Manager.
b. Until such time as the property owner or manager has completed the
program oran equivalent program of continuing education approved bythe City
Manager, only a conditional rental license may be issued.
_ c. Licensed_r_eal_estate_pr_ofessionals_ar_e_exempted_fr_om_the program
attendance requirement.
d. The City Manager may waive the program requirement upon the
submission of a written request by a property owner, manager, or licensed real
estate professional and after finding that:
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(1) The property is properly licensed by the City of Dubuque;
(2) The property has no history of priority category designation or any
founded code violations within the previous twelve (12) months; and
(3) A waiver will not provide the property owner with an unfair advantage
in a competitive real estate market.
4. Criminal Background Checks:
a. The property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional
agrees to conduct criminal background checks for all prospective tenants
whose tenancy commences on or after July 1, 2011. A background check may
be performed using the City's background check service or by another
background check service approved by the City Manager. The background
checks must be completed before the prospective tenant's tenancy begins.
b. The City Manager may waive the criminal background check
requirement upon the submission of a written request by a property owner,
manager, or licensed real estate professional and after a finding that:
(1) The property is properly licensed by the City of Dubuque;
(2) The property has no history of priority category designation or any
founded code violations within the previous twelve (12) months; and
(3) A waiver will not create a danger to nearby residents.
5. Rental Property Inspections:
a. The property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional
shall make a rental property available for inspection by the City of Dubuque and
shall comply with the Iowa Code requirements for tenant notification.
b. The City Manager shall develop a written Rental Housing Inspection
Program which shall govern the cycle, frequency, recordkeeping, conditions,
and self -inspection and self -certification eligibility of rental inspections.
6. Housing Choice Voucher Information: The property owner, manager, or
licensed real estate professional must provide information at the time of rental
license renewal for each structure, on the number of units, by structure, owned
or managed by the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional which accept housing choice vouchers.
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J. Suspension And Revocation Of Rental License:
1. Causes: The City Manager may, for good cause, suspend or revoke a
rental license for a rental unit, and in the case of a multi -family dwelling,
suspend the license as to one or more rental units for a period not to exceed
one year for any of the following:
a. Conviction, judgment, plea of guilty, or finding of guilt of the licensee
for violation of any provision of the Property Maintenance Code;
b. Misrepresentation by the licensee of any material fact in the application
for a rental license;
c. Refusal by the licensee to permit inspection of the licensed rental
unit(s) by authorized City personnel;
d. Nonpayment of the fee for renewal of the rental license;
e. Failure to attend the Successful Rental Property Management Class;
f. Failure to perform a required criminal background check on an
applicant for tenancy after July 1, 2011; or
g. Failure of a priority category to comply with an inspection schedule or
pay inspection fees. Tenants will be relocated from the rental unit at the priority
category's expense.
2. Opportunity To Appeal: Prior to any suspension or revocation under this
subsection, the City Manager must give notice in writing to the property owner,
manager, or licensed real estate professional and provide for an opportunity to
appeal.
3. Period Of Revocation Or Suspension: During the period of revocation or
suspension, a unit for which the rental license was suspended or revoked may
not be relicensed.
4. Notice To Licensee: The City Manager shall cause to be issued to the
licensee a notice that the license is suspended or revoked, setting forth the
_-Leason(s)ther_efor_. The notice -shall -be sent -by certified United States mail to
the licensee at the address on file with the City Manager.
5. Appeal: The licensee may appeal the decision of the City Manager to the
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board. An appeal must be filed, in writing,
within twenty (20) days from the date of the notice of suspension or revocation.
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6. Notice To Tenant: Upon suspension or revocation the City Manager must
give written notice of the suspension or revocation of the license to each tenant,
requiring the tenant to vacate the premises within a time frame determined by
the City Manager if determined necessary. Any tenant who fails to vacate the
premises after such time shall be subject to penalties under title 1, chapter 4 of
this Code.
7. Relocation Of Tenants: If suspension or revocation of a rental license is the
responsibility of the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional, as determined by the City Manager, then any displaced tenants
shall be relocated at the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional's expense and the City Manager is authorized to assess the rental
property for any costs incurred by the City.
K. Relationship Of Rental License To Other Codes: The issuance of a rental
license for a rental unit does not in any way signify or imply the rental unit
conforms with Iowa law or this Code, nor does the issuance of a license relieve
the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional of the
responsibility for compliance with applicable Iowa law and this Code.
L. Rent Abatement:
1. The code official may order rent abated when the code official determines
that the owner or lessor has, after issuance of a notice of violation of this
chapter: )
I,
a. Failed to provide an essential service (water, sewer, electricity, heat);
b. Failed to remedy a condition that poses a substantial risk to the health
or safety of the tenant; or
c. Rented a dwelling unit without a rental license, including renting under
suspension or revocation.
2. A rent abatement order means that the owner or lessor may not recover
rent from the tenant. Rent shall be abated until the condition for which rent
abatement was ordered has, in the judgment of the code official, been
remedied.
3. The code official shall provide a copy of the rent abatement order to the
owner or lessor at the address on the rental permit and to the tenant by U.S.
mail and by posting the entrance door to dwelling unit. Notice of termination of
the rent abatement order will be given in the same manner.
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4. Rent abatement shall be stayed upon filing of an appeal by the owner or
lessor.
5. The City shall develop a policy outlining the parameters and procedures for
initiation of rent abatement which shall be on file with the Inspection and
Construction Services Division and available to the public for review.
M. Licensed Rental Units:
1. All rental units are subject to regular inspection and follow up re -inspection
as necessary.
2. Not less than seven (7) calendar days prior to a scheduled inspection, the
City will mail to the license holder or the license holder's authorized
representative, by regular mail, notice of the date and time of the scheduled
inspection. If the license holder or an authorized representative of the license
holder is not present at the time of the scheduled inspection, and the inspector
is unable to obtain entry to the rental unit, a second inspection will be
scheduled. The license holder shall be responsible for notifying all affected
tenants of each scheduled inspection.
a. The license holder may cancel a scheduled inspection once without
payment of a rescheduling fee, provided the city manager or the city manager's
designee is notified of the cancellation not less than two (2) business days prior
to the scheduled inspection. (Ord.21-18, 7-2-2018; amd. Ord. 9-19,1-22-2019;
Ord. 36-21, 10-18-2021; Ord. 25-23, 5-15-2023; Ord. 63-24, - -2024)
14-1 J-4: PRIORITY CATEGORY:
A. Priority Category Designated: The City Manager may designate a property
owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional a priority category for
purposes of the Property Maintenance Code if three (3) times within a period
of twelve (12) consecutive months the property owner, manager, or licensed
real estate professional:
Has a rental license suspended;
2.Has_a_r_ental_license_revoked;
3. Is noncompliant with Property Maintenance Code orders in excess of
ninety (90) days without either an extension of time or variance from the
Housing Board of Appeals or good faith progress as determined by the City
Manager;
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4. Fails to perform a mandated criminal background check on a tenant; or
5. Receives a citation for a Property Maintenance Code violation.
B. Notice Of Priority Category Status: Whenever the City Manager designates a
property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional to be a priority
category under subsection A of this section, the City Manager must give notice
of the designation to the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional responsible. Each notice must:
Be in writing;
2. Include a listing of the basis for designating the property owner, manager,
or licensed real estate professional a priority category;
3. Be served upon the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional by delivering the same at the property owner, manager, or licensed
real estate professional's residence, office, or place of business in person or by
mailing by certified mail or regular mail to such address. All such mail must bear
indicia requesting return to sender or forwarding address if not deliverable as
addressed; and
4. Contain a statement that:
a. The property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional may
appeal from the notice of the City Manager to the Housing Board of Appeals; E
b. An appeal must be made in writing and filed with the City Manager
within twenty (20) days from the date of service of the designation notice; and
c. A failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all rights to an appeal.
5. This section may not be interpreted to prevent the enforcement and
imposition of fines and penalties for Property Maintenance Code violations.
(Ord. 52-16, 10-17-2016)
14-1 J-5: PROCEDURE FOR HEARING APPEAL OF PRIORITY
CATEGORY STATUS:
A. Notice Of Appeal: A property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional designated a priority category by the City Manager under section
14-1 J-4 of this article may appeal to the Housing Board of Appeals for a
reconsideration of such status. An appeal must be filed in writing within twenty
(20) days of the notice of designation as a priority category. The notice of
appeal must include the following:
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Name and address of the appellant;
2. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of any material facts
claimed to support the contentions of the appellant;
3. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought, and
the reasons why it is claimed the order appealed from should be reversed; and
4. The signature of the appellant and the appellant's mailing address.
B. Appeal Filing Fee: At the time of filing the notice of appeal, the appellant must
pay therewith a filing fee in an amount set by the city manager. If the board
reverses the designation, the fee will be fully refunded.
C. Notice Of Hearing: Upon receipt of a notice of appeal filed pursuant to this
section, the chairperson of the board must fix a date, time, and place for
hearing the appeal, within sixty (60) days from the date the appeal was filed,
unless agreed upon by the appellant and city. Written notice of the time and
place of the hearing must be given at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the
hearing to the appellant either by causing a copy of such notice to be personally
delivered to the appellant or by mailing a copy thereof to the appellant's
address shown on the notice of appeal.
D. Waiver: The failure to file a notice of appeal in accordance with this section
constitutes a waiver of the appeal.
E. Appeals Process: The housing board of appeals shall adopt and make available
to the public through the secretary procedures under which a hearing will be
conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with strict rules of
evidence, but shall mandate that only relevant information be received.
F. Appeals Board Action: Following the hearing, the housing board of appeals
may, by a majority vote, affirm the designation or reverse the designation. (Ord.
30-16, 6-20-2016, eff. 7-1-2016)
14-1 J-6: INSPECTION OF PROPERTIES OWNED BY PRIORITY
i
CATEGORY:
The city manager or the city manager's designee may order the inspection of any
or all properties owned or managed by a priority category. The fee for such
inspection will be as set by the city manager. The properties may be put on an
accelerated inspection schedule by the city manager or the city manager's
designee. If a priority category fails to comply with an inspection schedule or pay
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any inspection fee, the rental license may be suspended or revoked and the tenants
relocated from the unit at the priority category's expense. (Ord. 30-16, 6-20-2016,
eff. 7-1-2016)
14-1 J-7: HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD:
A. Board Created: There is hereby created the Housing Appeals and Mediation
Board.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to hear appeals relative to repair
deadlines and nuisance abatement orders, decisions, or determinations made
by the code official and landlord/tenant disputes regarding property access,
nuisance abatement and rent abatement due to the failure of the responsible
party to correct city code violations in a timely manner.
C. Internal Organization And Rules: The board may adopt rules and regulations
to govern its organizational procedures as may be necessary and which are not
in conflict with this code or the Iowa Code.
D. Procedures For Operation: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary,
and procurement policies of the city govern the board in all its operations.
E. Membership:
1. The board comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
2. Special Experience And Training Qualifications: The housing appeals and
mediation board shall be comprised of residents with an interest in fair and
equitable housing with emphasis on balance of landlords, tenants and other
interested citizens.
F. Oath: Each person, upon appointment to the board, must execute an oath of
office at the first meeting of the board following appointment or at the city clerk's
office any time prior to the first meeting of the board.
G. Terms: The term of office for members of the board is three (3) years or until
such member's successor is appointed and qualified.
H. Vacancies: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original
appointments.
1. Officers/Organization: The board must choose annually a chairperson and vice
chairperson, each to serve a term of one year. The code official or the code
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official's designee is the secretary of the board. The board must fill a vacancy
among its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
Meetings:
1. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within not less than
ten (10) days and not more than ninety (90) days of the filing of an appeal or a
request for mediation, at stated periodic meetings, or at the written request of
a majority of the members.
2. Attendance:
a. In the event a member of the board has been absent for three (3) or
more consecutive meetings of the board, without being excused by the
chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the board to recommend to the
city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
b. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
3. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the
board must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after
approval by the board, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting,
whichever is later.
4. Quorum: Three (3) members of the board must be in attendance to
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. An affirmative vote of a
majority of the members present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any
motion or resolution.
K. Compensation: Members serve without compensation, provided that they may
receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official
board business within the limits established in the city administrative policies
and budget.
L. Removal: Except as provided in subsection 14-1J-7J2 of this chapter, the city
council may remove any member for good cause.
r M. Powers:
1. Repair Timeline Appeals:
a. An appeal of repair deadlines shall be based on a claim that specific
code violations cannot be corrected in the timeframe prescribed by the
inspector. The board shall evaluate whether the violations can be corrected in
the time frame prescribed by the inspector. The board may uphold the
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timeframe prescribed by the inspector or grant an extension of time not to
exceed nine (9) months from the date of the notice of violation.
b. In no event shall the board have the authority to amend the violation
as determined by the inspector or wave requirements of this code.
2. Nuisance Abatement:
a. An appeal of a nuisance abatement order shall be based on the claim
that the true intent of Title 6, Chapters 4 and 8 related to rubbish and garbage
have not been correctly interpreted or the provisions don't fully apply. The
board may uphold the finding of a nuisance and ordered abatement, modify the
deadline for nuisance abatement, or reverse the nuisance designation based
on determination that the condition is not a violation of the code.
b. In no event shall the board have the authority to waive the
requirements of this code.
3. Mediation:
a. An application for mediation shall be based on the claim that either the
landlord or tenant have failed to fulfill their duties as required by the lease
between the parties, the Iowa Code, or the city code.
b. The City will work directly with magistrates within the' Iowa District
Court in and for Dubuque County to best serve the needs of the involved parties
and encourage building positive landlord tenant relationships forthe betterment
of the community during an eviction proceeding.
c. The board will hear all issues related to the requested mediation, ask
questions necessary to develop a full understanding of the issues, guide
participants to develop mutually agreeable solutions, and assist in recording
binding written agreements between the parties.
Failure to resolve issues in mediation will result in a referral to the appropriate
jurisdictional authority (court) along with a copy of the mediation record and any
exhibits or evidence provided by parties of the mediation.
4. All appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures
specified in this Code.
N. Application For Appeal;
1. Any person affected by a nuisance abatement order or repair timeline
decision of the code official shall have the right to appeal to the housing
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appeals and mediation board, provided a written application for appeal is filed
within twenty (20) days after the day the decision, notice, or order was served
and prior to the deadline on the notice.
2. An application for appeal shall dispute the timeline necessary to complete
repair or the designation of a condition as a nuisance.
O. Disqualification Of Member: A member shall not hear an appeal in which that
member has a personal, professional, or financial interest.
P. Postponed Hearing: Either the City, the party appealing, or a mediation
participant may request a postponement of a proceeding subject to the
approval of the Code official. In no event may a postponement exceed ninety
(90) days beyond the date of the appeal. (Ord. 30-16, 6-20-2016, eff. 7-1-2016;
amd. Ord. 34-17, 7-5-2017; Ord, 50-20, 12-7-2020; Ord. 32-24, 6-17-2024)
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ENCROACHMENTS ON PUBLIC PLACES (cont.)
Projecting Signs
Compliance With Historic Preservation Regulations ............
10-3C-4
Compliance With Zoning Ordinance ........................
10-3C-3
Definitions ............................................
10-3C-1
Exclusion .............................................
10-3C-6
Maintenance ..........................................
10-3C-5
Permit Requirements; Fees ..............................
10-3C-2
Revocation Of Permit .........................................
10-3-4
Sidewalk Cafes
Authorization ...........................................
10-3E-2
Days And Hours Of Operation .............................
10-3E-5
Definition..............................................10-3E-1
Designated Area ........................................
10-3E-4
Operation .............................................
10-3E-7
Permit Requirements; Fee ................................
10-3E-3
Sound Equipment .......................................
10-3E-6
Waste Collection Receptacles
Definitions .............................................
10-3A-1
Exception.............................................10-3A-5
Exclusion ..............................................
10-3A-4
Maintenance ...........................................
10-3A-3
Permit Requirements; Fees ...............................
10-3A-2
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
International Energy Conservation Code Adopted .................
14-1 C-1
International Energy Conservation Code Amendments .............
14-1C-2
EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Definitions; General Provisions
Definitions ...............................................
8-1-1
Enforcement Of Civil Rights
Amendments Of Complaints .................................
8-4-2
Commission Orders .......................................
8-4-6
Commission Proceedings Upon Failure To Reach
Settlement By Conciliation .................................
8-4-5
Commission Staff Proceedings On Complaints ..................
8-4-4
Filing Complaints .........................................
84-1
Judicial Review; Enforcement Actions .........................
8-4-9
Provisional Remedies ......................................
84-8
Release From Administrative Process; Alternative Judicial
Proceedings Upon Complaints ..............................
8-4-7
Rule Of Construction. .....................................
8-4-10
Time Limitation For Filing Complaint ...........................
8-4-3
Equity And Human Rights Commission
Commission Created ......................................
8-2-1
Compensation ...........................................
8-2-11
Confidentiality Of Complaints And Investigatory Materials ........
8-2-15
Internal Organization And Rules ..............................
8-2-3
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EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (cost.)
Meetings...............................................8-2-10
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Membership .............................................
8-2-5
Oath....................................................8-2-6
Officers; Organization ......................................
8-2-9
Powers, Duties, And Responsibilities ........................
8-2-13
Procedures For Operation............ .......................
8-2-4
Purpose.................................................8-2-2
Records To Be Public; Exceptions ...........................
8-2-14
Removal...............................................8-2-12
Subpoenas................ .............................
8-2-16
Terms..................................................
8-2-7
Vacancies...............................................8-2-8
Fair Housing
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Administrative Enforcement; Preliminary Matters .................
8-5-6
Cooperation With State And Federal Agencies ..................
8-5-14
Definitions ...............................................
8-5-1
Disclaimer Of Preemptive Effect .............................
8-5-17
Discrimination In Provision Of Brokerage Services ................
8-5-5
Discrimination In Residential Real Estate Related Transactions......
8-5-4
Enforcement By City Attorney's Office ........................
8-5-13
Enforcement By Commission ................................
8-5-9
Enforcement By Private Persons ............................
8-5-12
Exemptions..............................................8-5-3
Interference, Coercion Or Intimidation, Enforcement By
Civil Action ............................................
8-5-15
Judicial Review ..........................................
8-5-11 I 1
Probable Cause Determination And Effect ......................
8-5-7
Prohibitions ................ ..............................
8-5-2
Review By Commission; Service Of Final Order. . . ..............
8-5-10
Subpoenas; Giving Of Evidence ..............................
8-5-8
Violations; Bodily Injury; Death; Penalties ......................
8-5-16
Unfair And Discriminatory Practices
Accommodations Or Services ................................
8-3-2
Credit..................................................
8-34
Disability Discrimination
Construction .............. ..........................
8-3A-3
Defenses, Exemptions And Exclusions ....................
8-3A-2
Employment Prohibited Practices ........................
8-3A-1
Illegal Use Of Drugs And Alcohol ........................
8-3A-4
New Construction And Alteration Of Public
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Accommodations ....................................
8-3A-6
Public Accommodations; Prohibited Practices ...............
8-3A-5
Education ...... ............. ............. ........ I ......
8-3-5
Employment Practices .....................................
8-3-3
Generally. .............................................
8-3-1
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Prepared by Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 50 W. 13'h St., Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 589-4100
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 131h St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 234-25
ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 2025 S-16 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, on August 17, 2009, the City Council, pursuant to Ordinance No. 43-09,
readopted the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa in its entirety; and
Whereas, since August 17, 2009, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has compiled supplements
to the Code of Ordinances consisting of all new ordinances and amendments to
ordinances; and
Whereas, Section 380.8 of the Code of Iowa provides that supplements, adopted by
resolution, become part of the Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, Code Supplements are prepared by American Legal Publishing of
Cincinnati, Ohio and filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City is aware that Supplement No. 2025 S-16 inadvertently omitted a
change from Ordinance No. 5-25, which replaced the definition of "Leisure Services
Manager" with "Parks and Recreation Director" in section 10-513-1, and that this will be
corrected in the next supplement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1, That Supplement No. 2025 S-16 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
which codifies all ordinances through 14-25 as passed by the City Council through April
28, 2025, is hereby adopted, and becomes part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 7th day of July 2025.
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk