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Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-17 to the City of Dubuque Code of OrdinancesCity of Dubuque City Council CONSENT ITEMS # 6. Copyrighted September 15, 2025 ITEM TITLE: Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-17 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances SUMMARY: City Clerk recommending approval of the resolution adopting Supplement No. 2025 S-17 as part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque. RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 2025 S-17 To The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff Memo_Updated 9.12.25 2. Resolution 3. Supplement No. 2025 S-17 Page 190 of 1171 Dubuque THE CITY OF ]DUB E All -Mena Cip ,�� 1'r II 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk City Clerk's Office City Hall 50 W. 131" Street Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 (563) 589-4120 office (563) 589-0890 fax ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org www.cityofdubuque.org SUBJECT: Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-17 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances DATE: August 26, 2025 The attached resolution provides for the adoption of Supplement Number S-17 of August 2025 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which codifies all ordinances through 34-25, passed on July 21, 2025. 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. Supplements are prepared on a quarterly basis by American Legal Publishing of Cincinnati, Ohio. I respectfully request City Council approval of the resolution adopting Supplement No. 2025 S-17 as Dart of the Code of Ordinances of the Citv of Dubuaue. Page 191 of 1171 Prepared by Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk 50 W. 1311 St Dubuque IA 52001 589-4121 Return to: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 1311 St. Dubuque, IA, 52001, 589-4121 RESOLUTION NO. 295-25 ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 2025 S-17 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, by resolution, become part of the Code of Ordinances. Whereas, Code Supplements are prepared by the American Legal Publishing of Cincinnati, Ohio and filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Supplement No. 2025 S-17 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which codifies all ordinances up to and including 34-25, passed July 21, 2025, is hereby adopted and becomes part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of September 2025. Bra avanagh, Mayor Attest: &i') A-011 Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk DUBUQUE, IOWA Instruction Sheet August 2025 - S-17 Supplement REMOVE OLD PAGES Cover Page Preface Table of Contents (first 2 pages) 1-6-1 through 1-6-4 (2 pages) 2-2-1 through 2-2-15 (4 pages) Title 4 Title Analysis (1 page) 4-5-1 through 4-5-14 (7 pages) Title 7 Title Analysis (1 page) 7-5A-7 13.2.b. through 7-5A-14 (4 pages) Title 8 Title Analysis (1 page) 8-1-1 (first 2 pages) 8-1-1 (last 2 pages) 8-2-1 through 8-2-16 (6 pages) 8-5-1 (STATE: The state of Iowa...) through 8-5-3 13.3.(4 pages) 10-5B-1 through 10-5B-2A. (2 pages) VOLUME I 1 INSERT NEW PAGES Cover Page Preface Table of Contents (first 3 pages) 1-6-1 through 1-6-4 (2 pages) 2-2-1 through 2-2-15 (4 pages) Title 4 Title Analysis (1 page) 4-5A-1 through 4-5A-13 (6 pages) 4-513-1 through 4-513-13 (6 pages) Title 7 Title Analysis (1 page) 7-5A-7 B.2.b. through 7-5A-14 (5 pages) 7-6G-1 through 7-6G-5 (3 pages) Title 8 Title Analysis (1 page) 8-1-1 (first 2 pages) 8-1-1 (last 2 pages) 8-2-1 through 8-2-16 (6 pages) 8-5-1 (STATE: The state of Iowa...) through 8-5-3 13.3. (4 pages) 10-511-1 through 10-5B-2A. (2 pages) Page 193 of 1171 2 Dubuque, IA - Instruction Sheet REMOVE OLD PAGES INSERT NEW PAGES VOLUME I (Cont'd) 10-513-8 through 10-5B-24 (6 pages) 10-5B-8 through 10-5B-24 (5 pages) 10-5C-1 (2 pages) 10-5C-1 (2 pages) (E.B. Lyons Prairie/Woodland (E.B. Lyons Prairie/Woodland Preserve:... Iowa, according to the Preserve:... Iowa, according to the respective...) through respective...) through (Gerald "Red" McAleece Park And (Gerald "Red" McAleece Park And Recreation Complex) Recreation Complex) 10-5C-1 (last 3 pages) 10-5C-1 (last 3 pages) VOLUME II Cover Page Cover Page Table of Contents (first 2 pages) Table of Contents (first 3 pages) 13-1C-1 through 13-1C-3 (4 pages) 13-lC-1 through 13-lC-3 (4 pages) 16-2-3 (2 pages) 16-2-3 (2 pages) (RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK: (RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK: ... tional vehicles of the general public...) ... tional vehicles of the general public...) through (RIGHT OF WAY (ROW)) through (RIGHT OF WAY (ROW)) 16-2-3 (last page) 16-2-3 (last page) 16-5-10-2 through 16-5-10-7 (2 pages) 16-5-10-2 through 16-5-10-7 (2 pages) 16-5-11-1 (Residential use above the first 16-5-11-1 (Residential use above the first floor only.) through 16-5-11-6 (2 pages) floor only.) through 16-5-11-6 (2 pages) 16-5-14-1 (Furniture or home furnishing 16-5-14-1 (Furniture or home furnishing sales.) through 16-5-14-7 (5 pages) sales.) through 16-5-14-7 (5 pages) 16-5-17-1 (Marine vehicle sales or rental.) 16-5-17-1 (Marine vehicle sales or rental.) through 16-5-17-6 (2 pages) through 16-5-17-6 (2 pages) Page 194 of 1171 Dubuque, IA - Instruction Sheet REMOVE OLD PAGES 16-15-11-10 (2 pages) INSERT NEW PAGES VOLUME II (Cont'd) INDEX -A- through -B- (5 pages) AIRPORT (cont.) through BOATS, BOATING AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES -C- through -E- (2 pages) CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS AND TRANSFERS TO MULTIPLE HOUSING COOPERATIVE (cont.) through ELECTIONS, PRECINCTS AND WARDS -E- through -G- (4 pages) ENCROACHMENTS ON PUBLIC PLACES (cont.) through GAS FRANCHISE -H- through -L- (4 pages) HOME BASED BUSINESSES through LIQUOR CONTROL -P- (2 pages) PARKS AND RECREATION (cont.) through POLICE, FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY -S- through -T- (3 pages) SOLICITOR'S LICENSE through TREES AND WEEDS MEMF 08.25 16-15-11-10 (2 pages) -A- through -B- (5 pages) AIRPORT (cont.) through BOATS, BOATING AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES -C- through -E- (2 pages) CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS AND TRANSFERS TO MULTIPLE HOUSING COOPERATIVE (cont.) through ELECTIONS, PRECINCTS AND WARDS -E- through -G- (3 pages) ENCROACHMENTS ON PUBLIC PLACES (cont.) through GAS FRANCHISE -H- through -L- (4 pages) HOME BASED BUSINESSES through LIQUOR CONTROL -P- (2 pages) PARKS AND RECREATION (cont.) through POLICE, FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY -S- through -T- (3 pages) SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS through TREES AND WEEDS K3 Page 195 of 1171 CITY CODE of DUBUQUE Code current through: Ord. 34-25, passed 7-21-2025 Published by: AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING 525 Vine Street � Suite 310 4 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 1-800-445-5588 4 www.anAegal.co Page 196 of 1171 PREFACE This code of the City of Dubuque, as supplemented, contains ordinances up to and including ordinance 34-25, passed Juiy 21, 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 Publishing Cincinnati, Ohio August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 197 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 198 of 1171 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 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 TITLE 3 Revenue And Taxation 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) ................. 4B Speculative Shell Buildings Of Community Development Organizations And For Profit Entities ................... 4C Residential Relocation Assistance Program ......... 4D TITLE 4 Business And License Regulations Business Licenses Generally...... 1 Liquor Control ................. 2 Alcoholic Beverages ......... 2A Liquor, Beer And Wine Licenses And Permits ........ 2B Excursion Boat Admission Fees ... 3 Central Market And Other Farmers' Markets .............. 4 Solicitors And Transient Merchants .................... 5 Solicitors .................. 5A Transient Merchants ......... 5B August 2025 City ofDubugue Page 199 of 1171 TITLE 4 (cont.) TITLE 7 Pawnbrokers And Secondhand Dealers; Junk And Auto Salvage Dealers ............... 6 Pawnbrokers And Second- hand Dealers .............. 6A Junk Dealers And Auto Salvage Dealers ............ 6B 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 .... 1 Food Establishments And Hotel Sanitation .................... 2 Ambulances ................... 3 Nuisances .................... 4 Noises ....................... 5 Housing Regulations (Rep. by Ord. 8-16, 4-4-2016, eff. 7-1-2016) ................. 6 Hazardous Waste, Substances And Conditions ................ 7 Trees And Weeds .............. 8 Fire Prevention Regulations....... 9 August 2025 Police, Fire And Public Safety Police Department .............. 1 Fire Department ................ 2 Emergency Management......... 3 Alarm System Permits ........... 4 Offenses .....................5 General Offenses ........... 5A Drug Paraphernalia .......... 513 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 Bears ..................... 6G Bicycles ...................... 7 TITLE 8 Human Rights Definitions; General Provisions .... 1 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 City of Dubuque Page 200 of 1171 TITLE 9 (cant.) 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 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 201 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 202 of 1171 1-6-1 1-6-3 CHAPTER 6 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SECTION: 1-6-1: Composition; Terms 1-6-2: Compensation 1-6-3: Mayor Pro Tem 1-6-4: Emergency Succession For Mayor And Council Members 1-6-1: COMPOSITION; TERMS: The City Council consists of a Mayor and two (2) Council members elected at large, and one Council member elected from each of the four (4) wards. The Mayor and other Council members serve four (4) year staggered terms. The Mayor is a member of the City Council and may vote on all matters before the Council. (2007 Code § 2-20) 1-6-2: COMPENSATION: Effective January 1, 2026, the compensation for the Mayor shall be fifteen thousand seven hundred thirtytwo dollars ($15,732.00) perannum, and the compensation for the City Council members shall be eleven thousand seven hundred ninety nine dollars ($11,799.00) perannum. (Ord.40-17, 9-5-2017; amd. Ord. 27-21, 7-6-2021; Ord. 27-25, 6-16-2025) 1-6-3: MAYOR PRO TEM: A. Term Of Mayor Pro Tem: The term of Mayor Pro Tem shall be eight (8) months. B. Designation Of Mayor Pro Tem: Council members shall serve as Mayor Pro Tem in the following order: 1) at large Council member elected to two (2) year term; 2) Ward Two Council member; 3) Ward Four Council member. Thereafter, Council members shall serve as Mayor Pro Tem in the following order: 1. At large Council member with two (2) years of term remaining; 2. Ward One Council member; 3. Ward Three Council member; 4. At large Council member with two (2) years of term remaining; August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 203 of 1171 1-6-3 1-6-4 5. Ward Two Council member; 6. Ward Four Council member. C. Vacancy: In the event of a vacancy in the office of a Council member while such Council member is serving as Mayor Pro Tem, the person appointed or elected to fill such vacancy shall serve the remainder of the term of Mayor Pro Tem. D. Absence Of Mayor And Mayor Pro Tem: When the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem are absent or unable to act, the Council members in the following order of succession shall perform the Mayor's duties: 1. Council member at large who has served the longer consecutive term in office; then Council member at large who has served the shorter consecutive term in office; in the event their terms are the same, then in alphabetical order. 2. Ward Council member who has served the longest consecutive term in office; then ward Council memberwho has served the next longest consecutive term in office, and so on; in the event that the consecutive terms of ward Council members in such order are the same, then in alphabetical order. (Ord. 24-18, 7-2-2018) 1-6-4: EMERGENCY SUCCESSION FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: A. Order Of Succession: When the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem are absent or unable to act, the Council members in the following order of succession shall perform the Mayor's duties, except that a succeeding Council member may not appoint, employ or discharge officers or employees without the approval of the City Council 1. Council member at large who has served the longer consecutive term in office; then Council member at large who has served the shorter consecutive term in office; in the event their terms are the same, then in alphabetical order. 2. Ward Council member who has served the longest consecutive term in office; then ward Council memberwho has served the next longest consecutive term in office, and so on; in the event that the consecutive terms of Council members in such order are the same, then in alphabetical order. B. Official Actions Legal And Binding: Official actions of a succeeding Council member when the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are absent or unable to act are legal and binding to the same extent as if done by the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. A succeeding Council member retains all the Council member's powers as a member of the City Council. (Ord. 67-05, 12-5-2005) August 2021 City of Dubuque Page 204 of 1171 2-2-1 2-2-3 CHAPTER 2 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SECTION: 2-2-1: Commission Created 2-2-2: Purpose 2-2-3: Internal Organization And Rules 2-2-4: Procedures For Operation 2-2-5: Membership 2-2-6: Oath 2-2-7: Terms 2-2-8: Vacancies 2-2-9: Office rs/O rg an ization 2-2-10: Meetings 2-2-11: Compensation 2-2-12: Removal 2-2-13: Powers 2-2-14: City Council To Furnish Meeting Room, Equipment, Recorder 2-2-15: Record Of Meetings And Personnel 2-2-16: Examination Of Applicants 2-2-17: Conduct Of Examinations; Certification Of Qualified Persons 2-2-18: Procedure For Conduct Of Hearing Appeals 2-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED: There is hereby created the civil service commission. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015) 2-2-2: PURPOSE: ( The purpose of the commission is to conduct entrance examinations, conduct promotional examinations, and act as an appeals board as provided in chapter 400 of the Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015) 2-2-3: 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. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015) January 2023 City of Dubuque Page 205 of 1171 2-2-4 2-2-7 2-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015) 2-2-5: MEMBERSHIP: A. Composition: The commission comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the mayor with approval of the city council. B. Special Qualifications: 1. Commissioners must be citizens of Iowa, eligible electors as defined in the Iowa Code, and may not hold or be a candidate for any office of public trust. 2. The human rights director shall, ex officio, be a member, without vote. 3. Commissioners may not do any of the following: a. Sell, or in any manner become parties, directly or indirectly, to any contract to furnish supplies, material, or labor to the city unless the sale is. made or the contract is awarded by competitive bid in writing, publicly invited and opened. b. Have an interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or job of work or material or the profits thereof or services to be furnished or performed for the city unless the contract orjob is awarded by competitive bid in writing, publicly invited and opened. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015; amd. Ord. 47-22, 12-19-2022; Ord. 28-24, 6-17-2024; Ord. 26-25, 6-16-2025) 2-2-6: 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 any time prior to the first meeting of the commission. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015; amd. Ord. 28-24, 6-17-2024) 2-2-7: TERMS: A. Pursuant to state law the Commission is expanded from three (3) residents to five (5) residents effective August 16, 2025. The terms of the existing August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 206 of 1171 2-2-7 2-2-10 commissioners shall remain the same. The initial terms for the additional commissioners shall be through April 6, 2027. B. Following the initial terms for the additional commissioners, any future terms shall be at the standard term length for the commission. The term of office for commissioners is four (4) years or until such commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified. (Ord. 26-25, 6-16-2025) 2-2-8: VACANCIES: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015) 2-2-9: OFFICERSIORGANIZATION: The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve a term of one year. The city clerk, or the city clerk's designee, is the clerk of the commission. The commissioners mustfill a vacancy among its officers forthe remainder of the officer's unexpired term. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015) 2-2-10: MEETINGS: A. Regular Meetings: The commission meets monthly. When there is no business, there is no obligation to meet. 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 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. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 207 of 1171 2-2-10 2-2-15 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. 56-15, 9-8-2015; amd. Ord. 37-22, 11-7-2022; Ord. 28-24, 6-17-2024; Ord. 26-25, 6-16-2025) 2-2-11: 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. 56-15, 9-8-2015) 2-2-12: REMOVAL: The mayor may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public hearing. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015) 2-2-13: POWERS: The commission has the powers, duties, and responsibilities as outlined in chapter 400 of the Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015) 2-2-14: CITY COUNCIL TO FURNISH MEETING ROOM, EQUIPMENT, RECORDER: The city council must provide suitable rooms in which the commission may hold its meetings and supply the commission with all necessary equipment and a qualified shorthand reporterto enable it properly to perform its duties. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015) 2-2-15: RECORD OF MEETINGS AND PERSONNEL: The commission must keep a record of all its meetings and also a complete individual service record of each civil service employee which record must be permanent and kept up to date. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 208 of 1171 TITLE 4 BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS Subject Chapter Business Licenses Generally ...................... 1 Liquor Control ................................. 2 Alcoholic Beverages ......................... 2A Liquor, Beer And Wine Licenses And Permits...... 2B Excursion Boat Admission Fees ................... 3 Central Market And Other Farmers' Markets .......... 4 Solicitors And Transient Merchants ................. 5 Solicitors .................................. 5A Transient Merchants ......................... 5B Pawnbrokers And Secondhand Dealers; Junk And Auto Salvage Dealers ....................... 6 Pawnbrokers And Secondhand Dealers .......... 6A Junk Dealers And Auto Salvage Dealers.......... 6B Vehicles For Hire And Public Transportation .......... 7 Nonmotorized Vehicles ....................... 7A Motorized Vehicles For Hire .................... 7B Adult Entertainment Establishments ................ 8 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 209 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 210 of 1171 4-5A-1 4-5A-1 CHAPTER 5 SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS ARTICLE A. SOLICITORS SECTION: 4-5A-1: Definitions 4-5A-2: License Required 4-5A-3: Exemptions 4-5A-4: Application For License 4-5A-5: Bond 4-5A-6: Fees 4-5A-7: Display Of License 4-5A-8: Misrepresentation 4-5A-9: Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation Of License 4-5A-10: Appeal 4-5A-11: Personal Nature; Transferability 4-5A-12: Report To City Clerk Upon Loss Required 4-5A-13: Music 4-5A-1: DEFINITIONS: As used in this chapter, the following term has the following meaning: SOLICITOR: Any person offering and exposing goods, wares, merchandise, products, or services for sale, or taking or soliciting orders for goods, wares, merchandise, products, or services for future delivery from place to place, house to house, doorto door, or street to street, whether the person collects advance payments for such sales or not; but excluding calling upon or soliciting business establishments, professional offices, or institutions, exclusively, or calling on prospective customers by appointment only. (Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 211 of 1171 4-5A-2 4-5A-4 4-5A-2: LICENSE REQUIRED: A. No person may engage in business as a solicitor without first obtaining a license therefor and paying the license fee. (Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5A-3: EXEMPTIONS: This chapter does not apply to the following: A. Vendors of goods, merchandise, or services delivered or sold to established customers; B. Nonprofit organizations filed under or authorized by chapter 504 of the Iowa Code or authorized and organized under statutes or regulations of the United States government or approved by the Internal Revenue Service, where such organizations have a permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa; C. Churches and public and private schools and colleges that have a permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa; D. Nonprofit clubs and lodges not ordinarily conducted as a business and which do not meet the requirements of chapter 504 of the Iowa Code and that have a permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa; E. Persons selling their own art or handicrafts either by themselves or through employees, or nonprofit civic, charitable, religious, or educational groups or members or employees thereof engaged in retail sale for the purpose of fundraising; F. Persons that purchase gold, bullion, ingots, precious metals, and jewelry. Such persons are subject to the pawnbroker and secondhand dealer regulations set forth in chapter 6, article A of this title. G. Persons that prepare, market or sell food from a mobile vending unit or mobile pushcart. (Ord. 23-19, 5-6-2019; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5A-4: APPLICATION FOR LICENSE: - A. An application for a solicitor's license must be filed at the City Clerk's Office on a form provided by the City Clerk. B. The chief of police will investigate each applicant for a solicitor license and a report of such investigation will be attached to the application for consideration by the city clerk. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 212 of 1171 4-5A-4 4-5A-5 C. The city clerk will, in consultation with the chief of police and upon receipt of an application, with an appropriate bond attached, approve or reject the application considering: 1. Whether the statements and representations contained in the application are true; 2. Whether the applicant is the holder of an Iowa retailer's sales tax permit, when required/if applicable; and 3. If a foreign corporation, whetherthe entity has the authority to do business in the state of Iowa. D. If, upon receipt and review of an application, it is determined that the applicant has a pending criminal charge which upon conviction would result in denial of a license, the city clerk reserves the right to place the application on hold for up to fourteen (14) days pending resolution of the criminal charge. 1. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide any updated information on the outstanding charge(s). 1. At the conclusion of fourteen (14) days the City Clerk shall resume processing of the application. E. A license is valid only for the period of time described in the application. (Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5A-5: BOND: An applicant for a license must file with the City Clerk a surety bond in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) conditioned on the following: A. That the applicant will fully comply with all ordinances of the City and laws regulating solicitor sales; B. The payment by the applicant of all taxes that maybe payable by or due from ( the applicant to the State of Iowa or the City of Dubuque; C. The payment of any fines that may be assessed by any court against the applicant for violation of the provisions of this chapter; D. The payment and satisfaction of any and all causes of action against the applicant commenced within one year from the date of sale and arising from August 2025 00) of Dubuque Page 213 of 1171 4-5A-5 4-5A-9 such sale; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety for all such taxes, fines, and causes of action must in no event exceed the principal sum of such bond; and E. Guaranteeing to any resident of the city that all monies paid will be accounted for and applied according to the representation of the licensee. Said bond will continue in force as to such surety for not less than one year from the date of the license. Action on such bond may be brought by any resident of the city. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5A-6: FEES: A solicitor must pay a license fee established by the city manager. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5A-7: DISPLAY OF LICENSE: A solicitor shall keep such license in possession at all times while doing business in the City and shall, upon the requestof prospective customers, exhibitthe license as evidence of compliance with all requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5A-8: MISREPRESENTATION: It is unlawful for any solicitor making sales or engaging in or conducting a business under a solicitor's license to make any false or misleading statement or representation regarding any article sold or offered for sale by such solicitor as to condition, quality, original cost, or cost to such solicitor of any article sold or offered for sale, or to sell or offer for sale goods, wares, products, or merchandise of a value in excess of the value thereof as shown by said application, or to sell or offer for sale at retail any goods, wares, products, or merchandise or to engage in or conductan intermittent or temporary businesson anyday orat any place otherthan those shown by such license. A solicitor who violates any provision of this chapter is ineligible for a license for a period of two (2) years from the date of such violation. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) j 4-5A-9: DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE: A. The city clerk may, upon good cause, deny issuance or renewal of a license or suspend or revoke any license issued under this article for a period not to exceed one year for any of the following: August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 214 of 1171 4-5A-9 4-5A-10 1. Violation of any federal, state, or local law, including, but not limited to, a violation of this chapter or any other chapter of this code; 2. Misrepresentation of any material fact in the application for a license; 3. Failure to cooperate with law enforcement; 4. The applicant, licensee, owner, manager, partner, corporate officer, or director has been convicted of a crime involving robbery, burglary, theft, forgery, fraud, ordeceptive practices, the possession, manufacture, ordelivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, or nonpayment of excise taxes for a controlled substance, nonpayment of other taxes, or demonstrated insolvency; 5. Misrepresentation of the source, condition, quality, weight, or measure of the product sold by such solicitor; 6. If any judgment recovered against such solicitor with reference to the operation of the business within the city remains unpaid for a period of six (6) months, provided such judgment be not stayed under a supersedeas bond upon appeal from such judgment; 7. The applicant has been convicted in the prior seven (7) year period of a felony or of any crime involving injury to another person or damage to the property of another person; or 8. The applicant is registered on the national sex offender registry. B. A plea of guilty, no contest, or a plea agreement resulting in a conviction to a lesser charge may be considered the equivalent of a conviction for purposes of evaluating eligibility for a permit under 4-5-10(A). C. The city clerk must give written notice of the revocation, suspension, or denial of renewal of any license issued under the provisions of this chapter to the license holder and the surety or sureties furnishing the bond provided for herein. (Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5A-10: APPEAL: Within ten (10) days after notice of denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, a solicitor may file with the city clerk a written notice of appeal to the city manager from such denial, suspension, or revocation. The city manager must provide the August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 215 of 1171 4-5A-10 4-5A-13 solicitor with notice and an opportunity to be heard on the issue of whether the license was properly denied, suspended, or revoked. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5A-11: PERSONAL NATURE; TRANSFERABILITY: The solicitor's license granted under this chapter is personal to the applicant only and may not be sold, assigned, or otherwise transferred. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5A-12: REPORT TO CITY CLERK UPON LOSS REQUIRED: In the event any license issued under this chapter is lost or mislaid, the licensee must report such fact to the city clerk immediately. A duplicate license will be issued upon payment of the fee as established by the city manager. (Ord.16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5A-13: MUSIC: No loudspeaker or other sound system which may disturb the peace is permitted while soliciting. Music is permitted to draw attention to the sales operation but shall not be of a magnitude to create a disturbance in the area where the solicitor locates. (Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 216 of 1171 4-5B-1 4-5B-1 CHAPTER 5 SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS ARTICLE B. TRANSIENT MERCHANTS SECTION: 4-513-1: Definitions 4-513-2: License Required 4-513-3: Exemptions 4-56-4: Application For License 4-513-5: Bond 4-513-6: Fees 4-56-7: Display Of License 4-513-8: Misrepresentation 4-513-9: Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation Of License 4-56-10: Appeal 4-5B-11: Personal Nature; Transferability 4-5B-12: Report To City Clerk Upon Loss Required 4-5B-13: Music 4-56-1: DEFINITIONS: As used in this chapter, the following term has the following meaning: TRANSIENT Any business that engages in selling goods, wares, MERCHANT: merchandise, products, or services from anyfixed or temporary location, which is temporarily maintained or when such business is intermittently carried on and there is no intention to conduct the same permanently within the City. Any person is presumed to be temporarily or intermittently selling or offering to sell goods or services, unless such person intends to and does remain continuously in business at each location where such sales are offered for a period of more than sixty (60) days. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) August 2025 Cite of Dubuque Page 217 of 1171 4-5 B-2 4-5 B-3 4-513-2: LICENSE REQUIRED: A. No person may engage in business as a transient merchant without first obtaining a license therefor and paying the license fee. B. No person having control of private property within the City may knowingly permit another person to engage in business on or about that property as a transient merchant without first requiring that person to obtain a license therefor. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5B-3: EXEMPTIONS: This chapter does not apply to the following: A. Vendors of goods, merchandise, or services delivered or sold to established customers; B. Nonprofit organizations filed under or authorized by Chapter 504 of the Iowa Code or authorized and organized understatutes or regulations of the United States government or approved by the Internal Revenue Service, where such organizations have a permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa; C. Churches and public and private schools and colleges that have a permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa; D. Nonprofit clubs and lodges not ordinarily conducted as a business and which do not meet the requirements of chapter 504 of the Iowa Code and that have a permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa; E. Persons selling at wholesale to merchants, persons selling their own art or handicrafts either by themselves or through employees, or nonprofit civic, charitable, religious, or educational groups or members or employees thereof engaged in retail sale for the purpose of fundraising; F. Central Market and other permitted farmers' market businesses licensed in accordance with this Code; or G. Persons that purchase gold, bullion, ingots, precious metals, and jewelry. Such persons are subject to the pawnbroker and secondhand dealer regulations set forth in chapter 6, article A of this title. H. Persons that prepare, market or sell food from a mobile vending unit or mobile pushcart. (Ord. 23-19, 5-6-2019; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) August 2025 City ofDubzcque Page 218 of 1171 4-5B-4 4-5 B-5 4-58-4: APPLICATION FOR LICENSE: A. An application for a transient merchant license must be filed at the City Clerk's Office on a form provided by the City Clerk. B. The chief of police will investigate each business owner applying fora transient merchant license and a report of such investigation will be attached to the application for consideration by the city clerk. C. If, upon receipt and review of an application, it is determined that the applicant has a pending criminal charge which upon conviction would result in denial of a license, the city clerk reserves the rightto place the application on hold for up i to fourteen (14) days pending resolution of the criminal charge. 1. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide any updated information on the outstanding charge(s). 2. At the conclusion of fourteen (14) days the City Clerk shall resume processing of the application. D. The city clerkwill, in consultation with the chief of police and upon receipt of an application, with an appropriate bond attached, approve or reject the application considering: 1. Whether the statements and representations contained in the application are true; 2. Whether the applicant is the holder of an Iowa retailer's sales tax permit, when required/if applicable; and 3. If a foreign corporation, whether the entity has the authority to do business in the state of Iowa. E. A license is valid only for the period of time and at the location and place described in the application. In the event a qualified applicant intends to conduct business or engage in sales activities from multiple locations, a separate application shall be submitted, and a distinct license shall be obtained ( and approved for each individual location. (Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-513-5: BOND: An applicant for a license must file with the City Clerk a surety bond in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) conditioned on the following: August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 219 of 1171 4-5B-5 A. That the applicant will fully comply with all ordinances of the City and laws regulating transient merchant sales; B. The payment by the applicant of all taxes that maybe payable by or due from the applicant to the State of Iowa or the City of Dubuque; C. The payment of any fines that may be assessed by any court against the applicant for violation of the provisions of this chapter; D. The payment and satisfaction of any and all causes of action against the applicant commenced within one year from the date of sale and arising from such sale; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety for all such taxes, fines, and causes of action must in no event exceed the principal sum of such bond; and E. Guaranteeing to any resident of the city that all monies paid will be accounted for and applied according to the representation of the licensee. Said bond will continue in force as to such surety for not less than one year from the date of the license. Action on such bond may be brought by any resident of the city. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5B-6: FEES: A transient merchant must pay a license fee established by the city manager. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-56-7: DISPLAY OF LICENSE: Atransient merchant must, at all times while doing business in this city, prominently display the license for the period of time and at the location and place described in the application so that it is clearly visible to anyone to whom the person is selling or offering forsale goods, merchandise, products, orservices. The licensee must also, at the time of selling or offering for sale goods, merchandise, products, or services, provide each prospective customer with an opportunity to view the license. (Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-56-8: MISREPRESENTATION: It is unlawful for any transient merchant making sales or engaging in or conducting a business under a transient merchant's license to make any false or misleading statement or representation regarding any article sold or offered for sale by such August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 220 of 1171 4-56-8 4-513-9 transient merchant as to condition, quality, original cost, or cost to such transient merchant of any article sold or offered for sale, or to sell or offer for sale goods, wares, products, or merchandise of a value in excess of the value thereof as shown by said application, or to sell or offer for sale at retail any goods, wares, products, or merchandise or to engage in or conduct an intermittent or temporary business on any day or at any place other than those shown by such license. A transient merchant who violates any provision of this chapter is ineligible for a license for a period of two (2) years from the date of such violation. (Ord.16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-513-9: DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE: A. The city clerk may, upon good cause, deny issuance or renewal of a license or suspend or revoke any license issued under this article for any of the following: 1. Violation of any federal, state, or local law, including, but not limited to, a violation of this chapter or any other chapter of this code; 2. Misrepresentation of any material fact in the application for a license; 3. Failure to cooperate with law enforcement; 4. The licensee, owner, manager, partner, corporate officer, or director has been convicted of a crime involving robbery, burglary, theft, forgery, fraud, or deceptive practices, the possession, manufacture, or delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, or nonpayment of excise taxes for a controlled substance, nonpayment of other taxes, or demonstrated insolvency; 5. Misrepresentation of the source, condition, quality, weight, or measure of the product sold by such transient merchant; 6. If anyjudgment recovered against such transient merchant with reference to the operation of the business within the city remains unpaid for a period of six (6) months, provided such judgment be not stayed under a supersedeas ( bond upon appeal from such judgment; 7. The owner has been convicted in the prior seven (7) year period of a felony or of any crime involving injury to another person or damage to the property of another person; or 8. The owner is registered on the national sex offender registry. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 221 of 1171 4-56-9 4-513-13 B. A plea of guilty, no contest, or a plea agreement resulting in a conviction to a lesser charge may be considered the equivalent of a conviction for purposes of evaluating eligibility for a permit under this section. C. The city clerk must give written notice of the revocation, suspension, or denial of renewal of any license issued under the provisions of this chapter to the license holder and the surety or sureties furnishing the bond provided for herein. (Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-5B-10: APPEAL: Within ten (10) days after notice of denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, a transient merchant applicant may file with the city clerk a written notice of appeal to the city manager from such denial, suspension, or revocation. The city manager must provide the applicant with notice and an opportunity to be heard on the issue of whether the license was properly denied, suspended, or revoked. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-513-11: PERSONAL NATURE; TRANSFERABILITY: The transient merchant's license granted under this chapter is personal to the owner only and may not be sold, assigned, or otherwise transferred. (Ord. 16-13, 3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-513-12: REPORT TO CITY CLERK UPON LOSS REQUIRED: In the event any license issued under this chapter is lost or mislaid, the licensee must report such fact to the city clerk immediately. A duplicate license will be issued upon payment of the fee as established by the city manager. (Ord. 16-13,3-4-2013; amd. Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) 4-513-13: MUSIC: No loudspeaker or other sound system which may disturb the peace is permitted while soliciting. Music from a vendor unit is permitted to draw attention to the sales operation but shall not be of a magnitude to create a disturbance in the area where the transient merchant locates. (Ord. 19-25, 5-19-2025) { August 2025 - City of Dubuque Page 222 of 1171 TITLE 7 POLICE, FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY Subject Chapter Police Department .............................. 1 Fire Department ................................ 2 Emergency Management ......................... 3 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 .......... I ............. 6F Bears..................................... 6G Bicycles......................................7 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 223 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 224 of 1171 7-5A-7 7-5A-10 b. Has a gang affiliation; or c. Is in a group of three (3) or more people in a public place without the permission or authority of the adjacent property owner or resident and repeatedly beckons to, stops, or attempts to stop or engage passersby in unsolicited conversation; or repeatedly stops orattempts to stop motorvehicles by yelling, hailing, waving of arms, giving hand signals or other similar bodily gestures, or calling out gang names; or d. Is in a group of three (3) or more people for a period of time longer than fifteen (15) minutes in a public place where disorderly conduct is occurring or has recently occurred; or e. Is making repeated exchanges of packages or money with other persons who stop for short periods of time when none of the parties to the exchange have a valid permit to engage in business or solicitation; or f. Evidences an intent to establish a public place as the territory of a gang including the verbalization of gang names and/or the use of hand signals known to be gang related. (2007 Code § 33-16) 7-5A-8: RINGING OF BELLS OR GONGS: It shall be unlawful for any person within the corporate limits of this City to ring or sound any bell, auction bell, gong, or similar device upon the streets or alleys within the City so as to disturb the peace. (2007 Code § 33-2) 7-5A-9: PUBLIC URINATION OR DEFECATION: It shall be unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in or upon any public or common property including, but not limited to, streets, alleys, sidewalks or in any other place where the person could reasonably expect to be seen by the public. This section shall not apply to private restrooms or public facilities designated for such purpose. (Ord. 18-16, 5-16-2016) 7-5A-10: PROJECTILES, SLINGSHOTS, KNUCKLES OF METAL OR OTHER MATERIAL, OTHER WEAPONS, AND FIREWORKS: A. Shooting Projectiles: 1. Prohibition: It shall be unlawful for any person within the corporate limits of the City to willfully or carelessly throw, shoot, or launch any stone, stick, August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 225 of 1171 7-5A-10 7-5A-10 projectile, or other missile in such a manner as to hit, injure, or endanger any person or property. 2. Deer Hunting Excepted: Nothing herein shall prohibitthe hunting with bow and arrow of deer by persons licensed by and during the period of time authorized by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and issued a permit by the City in accordance with the Deer Management Program adopted by the City Manager or City Manager's designee. B. Slingshots, Knuckles Of Metal Or Other Material, Air Gun, Spring -Loaded Gun, Replica Firearms, And Other Weapons: It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or conceal about their person any slingshot, knuckles of metal or other material, air gun, spring loaded gun, replica firearm represented as a real firearm, or any other weapon other than a knife, when such weapon is represented to be carried for the purpose of protection or use as a weapon. C. Discharging Firearms: 1. Prohibition: No person shall discharge or fire any cannon, gun, bomb, pistol, airgun, spring loaded gun, or other firearms, or other device containing any explosive. Discharge or firing of air guns or spring loaded guns used for training, recreational, or competitive events is allowed in accordance with section 7-5A-16 of this article. 2. Firing Range Permit: The City Council may, upon application in writing, grant a permit for the operation of a firing range in which the discharge of firearms for training, recreational or competitive events would beallowed upon showing that the range would be under the direction of a competent organization, group or individual. 3. Firearms Used To Control Rodent Or Animal Problems: In the interest of public health and safety and at such times as approved by the Chief of Police, the police or their designee may use firearms to control rodent or animal problems when it is evident that conventional control methods have not resolved the problem. 4. Blank Cartridge Use For Shows: Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the use of blank cartridges for a show or the theater, or for signal i purposes in athletic sports or by railroads, or trucks, for signal purposes, or by a recognized military organization; and provided further, that nothing in this subsection shall apply to any substance or composition prepared and used for medicinal or fumigation purposes. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 226 of 1171 7-5A-10 7-5A-10 D. Discharging Fireworks, 1. Definitions: For purposes of this section consumer fireworks, display fireworks, and novelties shall be defined as outlined in Iowa Code §727.2(1) or any subsequent location within the Iowa Code. 2. Novelties shall be allowed year round. 3. Prohibition: No person shall discharge, fire, light, set off, or burn, or otherwise use any consumer fireworks, or other device containing any explosive excepton the following dates and times and pursuantto the following conditions: a. Dates and times: (1) July 3: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (2) July 4: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (3) December 31: 9 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. b. Conditions: (1) Consumer fireworks may only be used on the real property of the person using the consumer fireworks or the real property of a person who has consented to the use of consumer fireworks on such property. (2) Consumerfireworks may not be used on any public property, including but not limited to any public street, public right-of-way, sidewalk, park, parkway, trail, or open space, place, or way. 4. Dispiay Fireworks Display Permit: The City Council may, upon application in writing, grant a permit for the display and use of display fireworks by any organization or groups of individuals when such display fireworks display will be handled by a competent operator. 5. Penalties: A person violating any provision of subsection D (paragraph 3) above shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). 6. Selling Consumer Fireworks Within Corporate City Limits: A person or entity selling consumer fireworks within the corporate City limits must provide the City Fire Department with a copy of the seller's State -issued license to sell consumer fireworks and proof of insurance as required by State Code. A August 2025 City ofDubugue Page 227 of 1171 7-5A-10 7-5A-14 fireworks seller must also display signage on the seller's premises which states that the use of consumer fireworks is prohibited within corporate City limits except as outlined in subsection D (3) above. (Ord. 29-17, 7-5-2017; amd. Ord. 23-25, 6-16-2025) 7-5A-11: UNAUTHORIZED COMPUTER ACCESS: It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly and without authorization access a computer, computer system or a computer network. (2007 Code § 33-12) 7-5A-12: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: It shall be unlawful for any person to damage, deface, alter or destroy any tangible property when done intentionally by one who has no right to so act. (2007 Code § 33-13) 7-5A-13: PROFESSIONAL BOXING ELIMINATION TOURNAMENTS: A. Definitions: For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: ELIMINATION A boxing contest or exhibition in which TOURNAMENT: contestants box one another, two (2) at a time, with one (1) contestant being eliminated from the tournament. This elimination continues, with winners from the various bouts competing, until only one (1) contestant remains undefeated in the weight division. PROFESSIONAL A boxing contest or exhibition, open to the BOXING: public, for which any principal or contestant is paid, B. Prohibition: No person shall promote, participate in, or allow professional i boxing that is part of an elimination tournament within the City. (2007 Code § 33-14) 7-5A-14: UNDERAGE PERSONS ENTERING GAMBLING FACILITIES: A. Prohibition: It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty one (21) years to enter or attempt to enter a facility licensed under Iowa Code to operate gambling games. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 228 of 1171 7-5A-14 7-5A-14 B. Persons Excepted: Subsection A of this section shall not apply to a person under the age of twenty one (21)years who is: 1. An employee of the licensee or performing a contracted service for the licensee at the facility, 2. A public official or employee while at the facility in the performance of such person's official duties; 3. A person going directly to or from an area at the facility specifically designated for activities for persons under the age of twenty one (21) years, if accompanied by a person over the age of twenty one (21) years and if such person first contacts a representative of the licensee. C. Area 4r Facility Exempted: Subsection A of this section shall not apply to a facility or that portion of a facility licensed by the State for pari-mutuel gaming. (2007 Code § 33-15) August 2025 City of'Dubuque Page 229 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 230 of 1171 7-6G-1 7-6G-1 CHAPTER ANIMAL CONTROL ARTICLE G. BEARS SECTION: 7-6G-1: Definitions 7-6G-2: Prohibitions 7-6G-3: Removal Of Food Sources Upon Request 7-6G-4: Violation 7-6G-5: Exceptions 7-6G-1: DEFINITIONS: Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a different intention, the following terms shall, forthe purpose of this article, have the meanings in this section: ATTRACTANT: Any substance which does or could reasonably be expected to attract bears, including, but not limited to, food products, pet food, feed, garbage, compost, food scraps, grain, or salt. BEAR: Any member the family Ursidae, typically characterized as large, heavy mammals having shaggy hair, stocky legs, long snouts, rounded ears, plantigrade paws, and short tails FEED: The act of providing food or food waste, including but not limited to leaving food, trash, or other attractants accessible to bears. FOOD: Any attractant or food material attractive to bears, such as human, livestock, and pet foods; garbage and refuse; livestock carrion; other edibles and/or garbage which is allowed to accumulate, or the residue thereof. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 231 of 1171 7-6G-1 7-6G-3 HARASS: Any behavior that disturbs or disrupts the natural I activities of a bear, including but not limited to approaching, following, cornering, crowding, taunting, chasing, or interfering with the bear's movement, behavior, or environment in a manner that causes or is likely to cause the bear distress, behavior change, or poses a risk to human safety. WILDLIFE Organizations or agencies responsible formanaging MANAGEMENT and conserving fish, wildlife, and their habitats. (Ord. AUTHORITIES: 15-25, 5-5-2025) 7-6G-2: PROHIBITIONS: It is unlawful for any person to: A. Feed any bear for any purpose whatsoever; B. Negligently or otherwise make any food of any kind available to bears; C. Harass any bear, including, but not limited to, approaching any bear by foot, vehicle, or drone, for any purpose, including photography; or D. Disregard any law enforcement commands, orders, signs, or barriers designed to protect bears and the public. (Ord. 15-25, 5-5-2025) 7-6G-3: REMOVAL OF FOOD SOURCES UPON REQUEST: A. If a bear -related issue is reported or observed in the vicinity of a property and authorities determine that an attractant or food is contributing to the presence of the bear, the owner or occupant of the property shall be immediately required to remove such attractant or food upon request. B. Once the removal is required, the attractant or food must be eliminated and not made available to the bear for a period of no less than ten (10) days. C. This period of removal is mandatory, regardless of the presence or absence of the bear, to minimize the risk of further habituation and potential conflict. D. Failure to comply with this section may result in enforcement actions, including fines or other penalties as provided in Section 7-6G-4. (Ord. 15-25, 5-5-2025) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 232 of 1171 7-6G-4 7-6 G-5 7-6G-4: VIOLATION: A. A violation by any person of this article is punishable by issuance of a municipal infraction pursuant to § 1-4-2. Each instance of noncompliance with this article is a separate offense. B. In addition to monetary penalties, the court may order alternative relief sought by the city and restitution for damage caused to wildlife or property as a result of the violation. (Ord. 15-25, 5-5-2025) 7-6G-5: EXCEPTIONS: This chapter shall not apply to: A. Any actions taken by wildlife management authorities, law enforcement officers, or other professionals authorized to handle bears in accordance with public safety laws and reguiations. B. Regularly scheduled City of Dubuque refuse collection, unless ordered otherwise by law enforcement. (Ord. 15-25, 5-5-2025) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 233 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 234 of 1171 TITLE 8 HUMAN RIGHTS Subject Chapter Definitions; General Provisions .................... 1 Human Rights Commission ....................... 2 Unfair And Discriminatory Practices ................. 3 Disability Discrimination ....................... 3A Enforcement Of Civil Rights ....................... 4 Fair Housing..................................5 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 235 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 236 of 1171 AM 8-1-1 CHAPTER 1 DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION: 8-1-1: Definitions 8-1-1: DEFINITIONS: When used in this title, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context otherwise requires: AUXILIARY AIDS AND A. Qualified interpreters orother effective methods SERVICES: of making aurally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing impairments. B. Qualified readers, taped texts, or other effective methods of making visually delivered materials available to individuals with visual impairments. C. Acquisition or modification of equipment or devices. D. Other similar services and actions. COMMISSION: The Dubuque human rights commission created by chapter 2 of this title. COURT: The Iowa district court in and for Dubuque County. COVERED ENTITY: An employer, employment agency, labor organization, or joint labor management committee. DIRECT THREAT: A significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannotbe eliminated byreasonable accommodation. DISABILITY: With respect to an individual: A. A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual and the condition of a person with a August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 237 of 1171 8-1-1 8-1-1 August 2025 positive human immunodeficiency virus test result, a t diagnosis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome, a diagnosis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome related complex, or any other condition related to acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The inclusion of a condition related to a positive human immunodeficiency virus test results, in the meaning of "disability" under the provisions of this title, does not preclude the application of the provisions of this title to conditions resulting from other contagious or infectious diseases. As described, major life activities: 1. Include, but are not limited to, caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working. 2. Also include the operation of a major bodily function, including, but not limited to, functions of the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive, bowel, bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, and reproductive functions. B. A record of such an impairment. C. Being regarded as having such an impairment, as described: 1. An individual meets the requirement of being regarded as having such an impairment if the individual establishes that he or she has been subjected to an action prohibited under this title because of an actual or perceived physical or mental impairment whether or not City of Dubuque Page 238 of 1171 8-1-1 8-1-1 of its employees, and the number, type and location of its facilities. D. The type of operation or operations of the covered entity, including the composition, structure, and functions of the work force of such entity and the geographic separateness, administrative, or fiscal relationship of the facility or facilities in question to the covered entity. REASONABLE A. Making existing facilities used by employees ACCOMMODATION: readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. B. Job restructuring, part time or modified work schedules, reassignment to a vacant position, acquisition or modification of equipment or devices, appropriate adjustment or modifications of examinations, training materials or policies, the provision of qualified readers or interpreters, and other similar accommodations for individuals with disabilities. SEXUAL A person's actual, history of, or perceived ORIENTATION: heterosexuality, homosexuality, orbisexuality but not including participation in conductthat is prohibited by law. STATE: Each of the several states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of the United States, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. UNDUE HARDSHIP: An action requiring significant difficulty or expense. In determining whether an accommodation would impose an undue hardship on a covered entity, factors to be considered include: A. The nature and cost of the accommodation needed under this title. B. The overall financial resources of the facility or facilities involved in the provision of the reasonable August 2025 City ofDubugue Page 239 of 1171 8-1-1 8-1-1 accommodation, the numberof persons employed at such facility, the effect on expenses and resources, or the impact otherwise of such accommodation upon the operation of the facility. C. The overall financial resources of the covered entity, the overall size of the business of a covered entity with respect to the number of its employees, and the number, type, and location of its facilities. D. The type of operation or operations of the covered entity including the composition, structure, and functions of the work force of such entity and the geographic separateness, administrative, or fiscal relationship of the facility or facilities in question to the covered entity. UNFAIR PRACTICE, OR Those practices specified as unfair or discriminatory DISCRIMINATORY in chapters 3 and 5 of this title. (Ord. 18-09, PRACTICE: 4-5-2009; amd. Ord. 33-21, 104-2021; Ord. 30-25, 7-14-2025) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 240 of 1171 8-2-1 8-2-2 CHAPTER 2 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 human rights commission. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 33-21, 10-4-2021; Ord. 30-25, 7-14-2025) 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) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 241 of 1171 8-2-3 . : 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) 8-24: 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 groupswithin 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 any time 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) April 2025 City of Dubuque Page 242 of 1171 8-2-9 8-2-10 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 meet monthly and must meet at least once per quarter. 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 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, whichever 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) April 2025 City of Dubuque Page 243 of 1171 8-2-11 8-2-13 8-2-11: 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. 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 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 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 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; August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 244 of 1171 8-2-13 8-2-15 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 the promotion and advancement of respect and belonging in the community and addressing discrimination in order to improve quality of life and livability 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 respect and belonging and eliminate discrimination and tensions. To receive, administer, dispense, and accountfor 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. J. 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; Ord. 30-25, 7-14-2025) 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, orthe endeavors to eliminate such discriminatory August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 245 of 1171 8-2-15 8-2-16 or unfair practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion unless such disclosure is made in connection with the conduct of such investigation orafterthe 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) April 2025 City of Dubuque Page 246 of 1171 8-5-1 8-5-2 STATE: The state of Iowa and any of its political subdivisions. TO RENT: To lease, sublease, let, and otherwise grant for consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant. (Ord. 18-09, 4-6-2009) 8-5-2: PROHIBITIONS: It shall be unlawful: A. To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, creed, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. B. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provisions of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, creed, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. C. To make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, creed, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, creed, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. E. For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or disabled persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, creed, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. F. 1. To discriminate in the sale or rental, or to otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a disability of: a. That buyer or renter. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 247 of 1171 8-5-2 8-5-2 b. A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is { sold, rented, or made available. c. Any person associated with that buyer or renter. 2. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provisions of services or facilities in connection with such dwelling, because of a disability of: a. That person. b. A person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available. c. Any person associated with that person. 3. For purposes of this subsection, discrimination includes: a. A refusal to permit, at the expense of the disabled person, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications maybe necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, in the case of a rental, the landlord may, where it is reasonable to do so, condition permission for a modification on the renter, agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted. b. A refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when such accommodations may be necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. c. In connection with the design and construction of covered multi -family dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, a failure to design and construct those dwellings in such a manner that: (1) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by disabled persons. (2) All the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises i within such dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by disabled persons in wheelchairs. (3) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 248 of 1171 8-5-2 8-5-3 (A) An accessible route into and through the dwelling. (B) Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations. (C) Reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars. (D) Usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space. 4. Compliance with the appropriate requirements of the American national standard for buildings and facilities providing accessibility and usability for physically disabled persons (commonly cited as ANSI A117.1) suffices to satisfy the requirements of subsection F3c(3) of this section. 5. As used in this subsection, the term "covered multi -family dwellings" means: a. Buildings consisting of four (4) or more units if such buildings have one or more elevators. b. Ground floor units in other buildings consisting of four (4) or more units. 6. Nothing in this subsection requires that a dwelling be made available to an individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others. (Ord. 18-09, 4-6-2009; amd. Ord. 30-25, 7-14-2025) 8-5-3: EXEMPTIONS: A. Exemptions Enumerated: Nothing in section 8-5-2 of this chapter, other than subsection 8-5-2C of this chapter, shall apply to: 1. Any single-family house sold or rented by an owner; provided, that: a. The private individual owner does not own more than three (3) such single-family houses at any one time. b. In the sale of any single-family house, the private individual owner does not reside in, nor is the most recent resident of such house prior to such August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 249 of 1171 8-5-3 8-5-3 sale; the exemption granted by this subsection shall apply to only one such sale within a twenty four (24) month period. c. The bona fide private individual owner does not own any interest in, nor is there owned or reserved on the owner's behalf, under express of voluntary agreement, title to, orany right to all ora portion of the proceeds from the sale or rental of more than three (3) such single-family houses atone time. d. There is no utilization in any manner of the sales or rental facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, agent, salesperson, or of such facilities or services of any person in the business of selling or renting dwellings, orof anyemployee oragentof anysuch broker, agent, salesperson, or person. e. There is no publication, posting, or mailing, after notice, of any advertisement or written notice in violation of subsection 8-5-2C of this chapter. Nothing in this subsection prohibits the utilization of attorneys, escrow agents, abstractors, title companies, and other such professional assistance as necessary to perfect or transfer the title. 2. Rooms orunits in dwellings containing living quarters occupied or intended to be occupied by no more than four (4) families living independently of each other, if the owner actually maintains and occupies one of such living quarters as his residence. I i B. Selling Or Renting Dwellings: For the purposes of subsection A of this section, a person shall be deemed to be in the business of selling or renting dwellings if: 1. The person has, within the preceding twelve (12) months, participated as principal in three (3) or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein. 2. The person has, within the preceding twelve (12) months, participated as agent, other than in the sale of the person's own personal residence, in providing sales or rental facilities or sales or rental services in two (2) or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein. 3. The person is the owner of any dwelling designed or intended for occupancy by, or occupied by, five (5) or more families. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 250 of 1171 10-58-1 10-56-1 CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND RECREATION ARTICLE B. USE REGULATIONS SECTION: 10-58-1: Definitions 10-513-2: Intoxicating Beverages 10-56-3: Horsedrawn Vehicles, Riding Of Animals Restricted 10-56-4: Dogs And Cats 10-56-5: Access Limited 10-58-6: Throwing Stones Or Other Missiles 10-58-7: Interfering With Animals, Fishing 10-513-8: Unlawful Deposits 10-513-9: Obstructions 10-513-10: Posting Bills, Notices Or Signs 10-513-11: Sales Restricted 10-5B-12: Possession Of Weapons And Fireworks 10-513-13: Climbing On Fences, Roofs 10-513-14: Moving Benches And Tables 10-56-15: Use Of Spotlights, Searchlights 10-513-16: Meetings And Gatherings 10-5B-17: Fires 10-58-18: Loosening Stones From Bluffs Prohibited 10-5B-19: Washing Vehicles 10-513-20: Compliance With Traffic And Vehicle Laws, Ordinances 10-56-21: Unattended Vehicles 10-513-22: Park Hours 10-513-23: Watersports, Swimming, And Wading 10-513-24: Prohibited Activities, Signage 10-513-1: DEFINITIONS: 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. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 251 of 1171 10-513-1 10-56-2 CAT: Both male and female animals in the family Felis 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. MULTIPURPOSE A hardened trail of asphalt, concrete or other USE TRAIL OR impervious surface, typicallytenfeet(10')totwelvefeet 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 orgrounds, buildings and structures in and adjacent to the City, which are under the responsibility of the commission. PARKS AND Parks and Recreation Directoror Parks and Recreation RECREATION Director's designee. (Ord. 42-13, 8-5-2013; amd. Ord. DIRECTOR: 9-20, 3-2-2020; Ord. 5-25, 2-17-2025) 10-513-2: INTOXICATING BEVERAGES: A. Possession, Consumption, Or Use Of Alcoholic Liquor, Wine, Beer, Or Other Intoxicating Beverages Prohibited: August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 252 of 1171 10-5B-8 10-5B-12 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, orfireworks 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. April 2025 City of Dubuque Page 253 of 1171 10-5B-12 10-513-17 2. Exception: An exception to these rules maybe 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 otherstructure not intended for such use in any park, parkway, trail, or open space. The climbing of buildings and going onto roofs, eitherwith ladders orfrom the inside of the buildings through the windows or any other way is forbidden. (Ord. 11-14, 2-3-2014; amd. Ord. 28-25, 7-7-2025) 10-513-14: MOVING BENCHES AND TABLES: No person shall move benches, seats and tables from any building or to any building in any park, parkway, trail, or open space without first securing permission of the City Manager. (Ord. 11-14, 2-3-2014) 10-513-15: 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) 10-513-17: 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 dutyof completely extinguishing such fire before leaving the park, parkway, trail, or open space. (Ord. 41-18, 10-15-2018) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 254 of 1171 10-513-18 10-5B-2-1 10-513-18: 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) 10-513-19: 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 may be 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) October 2018 City of Dubuque Page 255 of 1171 10-5B-22 10-5B-22 10-5B-22: PARK HOURS: A. For the purpose of this section except as noted below all city parks are open to the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M daily, unless an alternate schedule or deviated schedule has been approved by the Parks and Recreation Director to meet operational needs, through the special events permit application process, or as conditioned by a City rental reservation. No person shall enter or remain in any park, parkway, trail, open space, or park and recreation facility otherthan during the hours designated in this section or authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director, an approved special event permit, City rental reservation, or Parks and Recreation Department sponsored program or activity 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 regular park season is when restrooms and other park amenities are de -winterized for the spring -fall season, become available for public use, and pavilions can be reserved. C. Eagle Point Park, Flora Park and Louis Murphy Park shall be open for use by the publicfrom 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. C. Eagle Point Park, Flora 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 March through November. 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, unless posted otherwise for operational needs. G. Flora Park Swimming Pool and Nicholas J. Sutton Swimming Pool shall be open for use by the public as determined on an annual basis based on operational capacity. Hours and dates of operation shall be posted and publicized in advance of pool season. The City reserves the right to modify the hours and dates of operations as needed over the course of the summer. August 2025 City ofDubuque Page 256 of 1171 10-5B-22 10-5B-24 H. Miller -Riverview Park shall be open for use by the 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. The Pet Park shall be open from eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. until eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. daily. J. The City Manager 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 for operational needs or in the interest and safety of the public. 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 chapter4 of this title. (Ord. 23-18, 7-2-2018; amd. Ord. 32-20, 8-17-2020; Ord. 5-25, 2-17-2025; Ord. 28-25, 7-7-2025) 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) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 257 of 1171 ram...`. City of Dubuque Page 258 of 1171 10-5C-1 10-5C-1 Iowa, according to the respective recorded plats thereof. Lot 1 JQ Acres in Section 1, Table Mound Township, Dubuque County, Iowa; Lot 1 of the NW 1 /4 of the SW 1 /4 and the SW 1 /4 of the NW 1 /4 of Section 6, Township 88 North, Range East of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa according to the United States Government Survey and the recorded plats thereof. Such real estate shall be known, called and named as the "E.B. Lyons Prairie/Woodland Preserve" and accordingly such real estate is so permanently named. Eagle Point Park and Lot 1 through Lot 7 in Berendes Subdivision; Lot 2 in Ham House Museum: Chris Braun's Place; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2A in Clark's Subdivision; Lot 2 of Lot 1, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1, and Lot 2 in Eagle Point View; Lot 2 of Lot 6, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 6, and Lot 107 through Lot 124 in Fountain Hill Resubdivisions; Lot529through Lot 534 in Ham's Addition; Lot 503 through Lot 515 in Ham's Addition (Eagle Point); Lot 2 of Lot 221, Lot 1 of Lot 222, Lot 223 and Lot 224 in Julien Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 6 in Katherine Place; Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Potter Place; Lot 1 through Lot 10 in Potter's Shiras Avenue Place; Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 3 and Lot 2 of Lot 3 in Shiras Subdivision; and parts of Mineral Lots 305A, 308, 309A, 310, 311 and 312, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Eagle Valley Park: Lot C of Block 3 of Eagle Valley Subdivision. Elmwood Green Park: Lot 2-2-2 of Mineral Lot 349 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. English Ridge Park: Lot A and Lot K English Ridge Subdivision. Falk Park: Lot 23 in Falks Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Flat Iron Park: A triangularly shaped area bounded on the easterly side by Main Street, on the southerly side by Jones Street and on the westerly side by Shields Street. Flora Park: Except for the appurtenant easements of right of way and a strip along Pennsylvania Street twenty feet (20') in width, the following real estate in the west end of the city: i August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 259 of 1171 10-5C-1 10-5C-1 Sylvester Place: Lot 1 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 1 of 2 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 2 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 2 of Mineral Lot 259; Lot 1 of 2 of Mineral Lot 259; Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 2 of J.P. Metel's Subdivision. Four Mounds: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1, and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1, both of the Subdivision of: "Lot 1 of Lot 7 of the southwest one -quarter of Section 1, the southwest one -quarter of the northwest one-quarterof Section 1 and Government Lot 1 (or Mineral Lot 331) of Section 1, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian". Lot 2 of the northwest one -quarter of the northwest one -quarter of Section 1,Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa, and Lot 16 of "John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works" in Dubuque Township, and Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Section 2, both in Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian, according to the United States Government Survey and the recorded plats thereof, subject to easements of record. Franklin Delano Lot 1 of the west half of the northeast one -quarter of Roosevelt Park: Section 4, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of fifth principal meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa and Mineral Lots 272 and 273, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 271, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 274, and Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 276 in Dubuque Township, Dubuque County, Iowa. Gay Park: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Young Primrose Place and Lots 3 and 4 in Grommersch Place, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Gerald "Red" McAleece Those portions of Mineral Lots 294, 295, Lots 1 and Park And Recreation 2 of 296, 297, 298, 299 and 300 and Government Complex: Lot 1, located in Sections 17, 18, 19 and 20, Township 89 North, Range 3 East in the city of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, November 2013 City of Dubuque Page 260 of 1171 10-5C-1 10-5C-1 the subdivision of Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of Mineral Lot 390, Lot 2 of 1 of Mineral Lot 386 and Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 380 according to the recorded plats thereof, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Maus Park: Lot 1-1-1 of Mineral Lot 38, Lot 2 of Section 31, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of Lands Part of Moore's Mill Slough Township 89 North, Range 2 East Part of Moore's Mill Slough in Section 31 and Section 36, Township 89 North, Range 2 East and Lot 1 Mount Carmel Subdivision. Medical Associates Lot 11 of Medical Associates Subdivision in the city Greenbelt: of Dubuque, Iowa. Miller -Riverview Park: That part of Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Island located northerly of the Dubuque greyhound racing facility and easterly of the wetlands area extending easterly an average of approximately four hundred (400) feet more or less to the Mississippi River. Nicholas J. Sutton Part of Lots 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 331, 332 and 333 in Swimming Pool: Ham'sAddition; that part of vacated GarfieldAvenue lying adjacent to Lots 45, 46, 331 and 332 in Ham's Addition; that part of vacated Summer Street lying adjacent to Lots 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 331, 332 and 333 in Ham's Addition; and that part of the vacated alley lying adjacent to Lots 46 and 47 in Ham's Addition, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Northwest Arterial Trail: A linear trail in the IDOT right of way paralleling the Northwest Arterial. Oakwood Park: Lot 2 Oakwood Park Subdivision and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Heim Subdivision, both in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Park Tree Farm: Lots 503 and 515 in Ham's Addition of the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Pet Park: Area on North Grandview Avenue, east of the Bunker Hill golf course and south of the water department pumping station. { August 2025 Cite of Dubuque Page 261 of 1171 10-5C-1 10-5C-1 Pinard Park: Lots 138, 139 and 140 in Glendale Addition No. 2 in I ' the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Port Of Dubuque Marina: That part of the Port of Dubuque that serves as the Marina bordered by the Ice Harbor, Port Of Dubuque A linear trail area paralleling the Mississippi River Riverwalk Trail: and Ice Harbor in the Port of Dubuque. Powerline Trail: A linear trail running from Grandview Avenue near Murphy park to Julien Dubuque Drive. Pyatigorsk Park: Area located at the northeast corner of Sixteenth Street and Kerper Boulevard, west of the Jaycees trail and south of the Highway 151 Bridge. Riley Park: Lot E of Crescent Heights Subdivision. Rustic Point Park: Lot K Rustic Point Estates #2. Rocco Buda Jr. Park: Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of 810 A. McDaniels Subdivision. Southern Levy Trail: A linear trail running on the Southern Levy along the Mississippi River south of Highway 20. Southern Park: Beginning at the NW Corner of Lot 1 of said John Breakey's Addition; thence S460223/4'W, 315.98 ft., along the Northwesterly line of said John Breakey's Addition; thence S81 °011/4'W1 12.72 ft.; thence S38047314'E, 64.04 ft.; thence S51 "I 2'/4'W, 46.36 ft.; thence N380473/4'W, 78.87 ft.; thence S68°573/4'W1 111.56 ft.; thence S35°45'W, 84.25 ft.; thence S42°39'E, 218.28 ft. Teddy Bear Park: Lot 1 of Block 19, Sunnyslopes Estates in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Trolley Line Trail: A linear trail running from Mathia S Ham House to i welcome area at entry of Eagle Point Park and a part of Eagle Point park. Usha Park: Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Byrne's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 262 of 1171 10-5C-1 10-5C-1 Valentine Park: Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of McLean Heights and Lot4 in Block 2 of Marna Ridge Estates 2 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa and Lot 1 of Roepsch Place No. 2. Valley High Park: Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Mineral Lot 337 and Lot 5 in Wiegand's Subdivision, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Veterans Memorial Park: Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 382, Lots 1 and 2 of Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 383, Mineral Lot 384 and part of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 385 lying south of Thirty Second Street, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Waller -Cooper Park: Lots 26, 27 and 28 in Cooper Heights Addition in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Washington Park: An area bounded on the northerly side by West Seventh Street, on the westerly side by Bluff Street, on the southerly side by West Sixth Street, and on the easterly side by Locust Street. Welu Park: Lot 22 of Sunset Park Eighth Addition to the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Westbrook Park: Approximately three (3) acres within Lot A, Block 1 of Westbrook Subdivision. (Ord. 42-13, 8-5-2013; amid. Ord. 23-17, 5-15-2017; Ord. 28-25, 7-7-2025) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 263 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 264 of 1171 CITY CODE of DUBUQUE •1� Code current through: Ord. 34-25, passed 7-21-2025 Published by: AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING 525 Vine Street � Suite 310 � Cincninati, Ohio 45202 1-800-445-5588 -0 www.anilegal.com Page 265 of 1171 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 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 ......... 513 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 TITLE 3 Revenue And Taxation 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 TITLE 4 Business And License Regulations Business Licenses Generally...... 1 Liquor Control ................. 2 Alcoholic Beverages ......... 2A Liquor, Beer And Wine Licenses And Permits........ 2B Excursion Boat Admission Fees ... 3 Central Market And Other Farmers' Markets .............. 4 Solicitors And Transient Merchants....................5 Solicitors .................. 5A Transient Merchants ......... 5B August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 266 of 1171 TITLE 4 (cont.) Pawnbrokers And Secondhand Dealers; Junk And Auto Salvage Dealers ............... 6 Pawnbrokers And Second- hand Dealers .............. 6A Junk Dealers And Auto Salvage Dealers ............ 6B 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 .... 1 Food Establishments And Hotel Sanitation .................... 2 Ambulances ................... 3 Nuisances....................4 Noises.......................5 Housing Regulations (Rep. by Ord. 8-16, 4-4-2016, eff. 7-1-2016) ................. 6 Hazardous Waste, Substances And Conditions ................ 7 Trees And Weeds .............. 8 Fire Prevention Regulations....... 9 August 2025 TITLE 7 Police, Fire And Public Safety Police Department .............. 1 Fire Department ................ 2 Emergency Management......... 3 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 Bears ..................... 6G Bicycles ...................... 7 TITLE 8 Human Rights Definitions; General Provisions .... 1 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 City of Dubuque Page 267 of 1171 TITLE 9 (cont.) 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 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 268 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 269 of 1171 13-1 C-1 13-1 C-1 CHAPTER1 WATER USE AND SERVICE ARTICLE C. RATES SECTION: 13-1 C-1: Residential, Commercial, Industrial And All Other Uses 13-1 C-2: Fire Sprinkler Service l 13-1 C-3: Construction Use 13-1 C-4: Payment Of Sills 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 (743) gallons) or per gallon as follows: Monthly Consumption (In Hundreds Of Cubic Feet) Charge Per Hundred Cubic Feet First 30 $5.30 Next 120 $4.31 Next 350 $4.01 Next 500 $3.53 Over 1,000 $3.13 Monthly Consumption (In Gallons) Charge Per Gallon First 22,440 $0.00703 Next 89,760 $0.00577 Next 261,800 $0.00537 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 270 of 1171 13-1 C-1 13-1 C-1 Monthly Consumption (In Gallons) Charge Per Gallon Next 374,000 $0.00474 Over 748,000 $0.00415 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 5/8 2 1,496 $10.52 3/4 5 3,740 $26.31 1 8 5,984 $42.08 1112 26 19,448 $127.69 2 46 34,408 $226.79 3 106 79,288 $485.62 4 168 125,664 $747.71 6 368 275,264 $1,550.70 8 625 467,500 $2,523.97 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 sixty-one cents ($9.61) 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. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 271 of 1171 13-1 C-1 13-1 C-2 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; Ord. 25-25, 6-16-2025) 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) $32.24 200 - 299 $38.70 300 - 399 $45.06 400 - 599 $51.58 600 - 799 $57.96 800 - 999 $64.45 1,000 - 1,199 $70.92 1,200 -1,399 $77.30 1,400 -1,599 $83.75 1,600 - 1,799 $90.21 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 272 of 1171 13-1 C-2 13-1 C-3 Current Number Of Heads Monthly Charges 1,800 - 1,999 $96.60 2,000 - 2,199 $103.08 2,200 - 2,399 $109.51 2,400 - 2,599 $115.98 2,600 - 2,799 $122.41 2,800 - 2,900 $129.02 3,000 - 3,499 $135.28 Over 3,500 (for each additional 500 heads or fraction thereof) $6.43 (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; Ord. 24-25, 6-16-2025) 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) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 273 of 1171 16-2-3 16-2-3 tional vehicles of the general public as temporary living quarters for recreation orvacation purposes by campers, vacationers, or travelers. REDEVELOPMENT: The act of rehabilitation or demolition of existing buildings and/or land area irrespective of whether a change occurs in land use. REGISTERED CHILD A facility providing childcare or preschool services DEVELOPMENT HOME: for children that requires State of Iowa registration. Registered child development home does not include a licensed childcare center. RESIDENCE: A building used, designed, or intended to be used as a home or dwelling place for one or more families. RESOURCE Indoor facilities for obtaining useful materials or RECOVERY/ energy from solid waste or recycled materials. RECYCLING CENTER: Materials can be reused for their original purpose, packaged and shipped elsewhere, reprocessed for a different purpose or converted into energy, not to include a biofuels plant or a salvage yard. RESTAURANT, Any business establishment or portion thereof where CARRYOUT; food is prepared for sale for consumption off the premises and/or served in disposable containers or wrappers, and which may involve seating on the premises of a limited nature as an accessory use to the restaurant, as defined in this section and not serving beer, wine or alcoholic beverages. RESTAURANT, DRIVE- Any business establishment or portion thereof IN: equipped with a drive -through service where food is prepared for sale for consumption on or off the premises and/or served in disposable containers or wrappers and not serving beer, wine or alcoholic beverages. RESTAURANT, Any business establishment or portion thereof where INDOOR: food is prepared for sale for consumption on the premises, including all sit down restaurants, where food and beverage are served in nondisposable containers and which may involve carryout service and the serving of beer, wine and alcoholic beverages on the premises of a limited nature as an accessory use to the restaurant, as defined in this section. August 2025 Cite of Dubuque Page 274 of 1171 16-2-3 16-2-3 RETAIL COMMERCIAL: A stand alone building with a large parking lot or a part of a larger commercial center, with a gross floor area of sixty thousand (60,000) square feet ormore, including, but not limited to, department store, supermarket, wholesale club operation, discount store, general merchandise retailer, specialized product store (i.e., electronics, building materials or pet supplies), outlet store, general merchandise wholesaler open to the public, warehouse club, and similar, uses. RETAIL SALES OR Establishments less than sixty thousand (60,000) SERVICE: square feet engaged in selling or renting goods or merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption and/or services in conjunction or separate to the sale of such goods. Retail sales/service establishments shall not include eating and drinking places, uses defined as adult entertainment, vehicle sales or service, orwholesaie, processing or manufacturing operations with an accessory retail outlet on the premises. RETENTION BASIN: A facility for the temporary storage of storrnwater with a permanent water surface. REZONING: An amendment to or change in the official zoning map. RIGHT OF WAY (ROW): An area or strip of land, either public or private, on which an irrevocable rite of passage has been dedicated, recorded, or otherwise legally established for the use of vehicles, utilities and/or pedestrians. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 275 of 1171 16-2-3 16-2-3 YARD, REQUIRED: See definition of setback. YARD, SIDE: The area between a principal building and an interior property, and extending between the front yard and rear yard. In the case of double frontage lots, side yards shall extend between the front yards. In the case of corner lots, yards remaining after front yards have been established shall be considered side yards. YARD, SPECIAL: A required yard other than the required front yard so oriented that neither the terms "side yard" nor "rear yard" clearly apply. In such cases the City Planner shall determine, based on topography, location, orientation and pattern of adjacent structures and development which yard requirement is more appropriate. ZONING DISTRICT: A section of the City in which zoning regulations and standards are uniform. ZONING MAP, Map delineating the boundaries of zoning districts OFFICIAL: which, along with the zoning text, is officially adopted by the Dubuque City Council and on file in the Office of the Planning Services Department. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 48-10, 8-16-2010; Ord. 63-10, 12-20-2010; Ord. 48-14, 7-21-2014; Ord. 10-18, 3-19-2018; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023; Ord. 44-24, 7-15-2024; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 276 of 1171 16-5-10-2 16-5-10-5 16-5-10-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted in the C-1 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title: Accessory dwelling unit. Gas station (not including service station). Indoor restaurant. Licensed adult day services. Medical office. Restaurant, carryout. Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025) 16-5-10-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses may be permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title: Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves. Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-10-4: TEMPORARY USES: Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) ( 16-5-10-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title, except for properties located within the Jackson Park and Cathedral Historic Districts where off-street parking is not required. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 9-24, 4-15-2024) i August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 277 of 1171 iZ 117 Cfi n E— t E m •X d CO O fh E •� m i E '= N E :° Y U) E E •X cc C O E LL _ E J O E CC N _ � Q ' X 00 O ca E Q] E J C c O LL E m = 2 EQ 0 a o — L � E E o Z U N a Q c4 -0 y N O ca N O O O O CO N w 76 N_ N (4 CO :P N N N N 'O O U U O O cn O O Fz °, C C c0 N O U-0 m c4 O c N N O E O @ @ O E c r a� ai Ltd E_ t r 04 Q N N Ln � 6 r CV M z Q Page 278 of 1171 16-5-11-1 16-5-11-3 Residential use above the first floor only. Restaurant, carryout. Retail sales and service. School of private instruction. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-10, 9-20-2010; Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 3-22, 1-18-2022; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025) 16-5-11-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted in the C-2 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title: Animal hospital or clinic. Car wash, self-service. Licensed adult day services. Passenger transfer facility. Pet daycare or. grooming. Restaurant, drive-in. Tattoo parlor. Wind energy conversion systems. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025) 16-5-11-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title: Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves. Off -premise parking lot. Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 44-24, 7-15-2024) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 279 of 1171 16-5-11-4 16-5-11-6 16-5-11-4: TEMPORARY USES: Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-11-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title, except for properties located within the Jackson Park and Cathedral Historic Districts where off-street parking is not required. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 9-24, 4-15-2024) 16-5-11-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) April 2024 City of Dubuque Page 280 of 1171 16-5-14-1 16-5-14-1 Furniture or home furnishing sales. Furniture upholstery or repair. Gas station. General office. Grocery store. Hotel. Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities. Indoor amusement center. Indoor recreation facility. Indoor restaurant. Indoor theater. Laundry, dry cleaner, or laundromat. Licensed childcare center. Maternity group home. Medical office. Mini -warehouse below the first floor only. Mortuary or funeral home. Neighborhood shopping center. Parking structure. i Pet daycare or grooming. Photographic studio. Place of religious exercise or assembly. Printing or publishing. Private club. April 2024 City of Dubuque Page 281 of 1171 16-5-14-1 16-5-14-2 Public or private park or similar natural recreation area. Public, private or parochial school approved by the state of Iowa (K - 12). Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation. Registered child development home. Residential use above the first floor only. Restaurant, carryout. Retail sales or service. School of private instruction. Service station. Shoe repair. Supermarket. Tailor or alteration shop. Tattoo parlor. Tour home. Upholstery shop. Vending or game machine sales or service. Wholesale sales or distributor. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 41-16, 8-15-2016; Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 3-22, 1-18-2022; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023; Ord. 1-24, 1-16-2024; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025) 16-5-14-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted in the C-4 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title: Car wash. August 2025 City o f Dubuque Page 282 of 1171 16-5-14-2 16-5-14-5 Drive -up automated bank teller. Licensed adult day services. Off street parking. Passenger transfer facility. Restaurant, drive-in. Vehicle body shop. Vehicle sales or rental. Vehicle service or repair. Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 44-23, 9-18-2023; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025) 16-5-14-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title: Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves. Crematorium accessory to a mortuary or funeral home. Drive -up automated bank teller. Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-14-4: TEMPORARY USES: Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-14-5: PARKING: Off street parking is not required. New surface off street parking lots are prohibited unless approved by the city council. Underground and aboveground parking August 2025 City of'Dubuque Page 283 of 1171 16-5-14-5 16-5-14-6 E garages are allowed provided they are an integral part of a new or existing building. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-14-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 284 of 1171 r-- 4 L6 � � » � q q G ¥ E W d d a ƒ ƒ \ to § to LO E § � 5 E £ � \a ƒ I :3 E § ZL 2 \ m oc k f00 © �o� _ E \ ,§ \ $ . . , CO . 5 L j d § , CA . . 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Ord. 49-10, 8-16-2010; Ord.17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025) i 16-5-17-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted in the CR district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title: Bar or tavern. Drive -up automated bank teller. August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 287 of 1171 16-5-17-2 16-5-17-6 Gas station. Licensed adult day services. Restaurant, drive-in. Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025) 16-5-17-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title: Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves. Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-17-4: TEMPORARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as temporary uses in the CR district in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title: Any use listed as a permitted use within the district. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-17-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 16-5-17-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) August 2025 City of Dubuque. 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Airport Zoning Commission Commission Created ...................................... 12-5-1 Compensation .......................................... 12-5-11 Internal Organization And Rules ............................. 12-5-3 Meetings ............................................... 12-5-10 Membership ............................................. 12-5-5 Oath................................................... 12-5-6 Officers; Organization ..................................... 12-5-9 Powers................................................ 12-5-13 Procedures For Operation .................................. 12-5-4 Purpose ................................................ 12-5-2 Removal ............................................... 12-5-12 Terms.................................................. 12-5-7 Vacancies ............................................... 12-5-8 Airport Zoning Regulations Conflicting Regulations .................................... 12-3-7 Definitions .............................................. 12-3-2 Enforcement ............................................. 12-3-6 Height Limitations ........................................ 12-3-4 Land And Nonconforming Use Restrictions ..................... 12-3-5 Short Title ................................................ 12-3-1 Zones.................................................. 12-3-3 General Regulations Government Regulations Adopted ............................ 12-2-2 fName .................................................. 12-2-1 ... Off Airport Car Rental Business .............................. 12-2-5 Parking Lots Established; Fees .............................. 12-2-6 Permits Required ......................................... 12-2-3 Violations; Ejection Of Offenders ............................. 12-2-4 ALARM SYSTEM PERMITS Application For Permit .......................................... 7-4-3 Assistance Provided ........................................... 7-4-8 Definitions.................................................... 7-4-1 Duties Of Chief Of Police ....................................... 7-4-7 Permit Fees .................................................. 7-4-4 Permit Required ............................................... 7-4-2 Prohibited Acts ................................................ 7-4-9 Revocation Of Permit .......................................... 7-4-5 (. Service Charges .............................................. 7-4-6 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (See Also LIQUOR CONTROL) ............... 4-2A AMBULANCES Ambulance Service Rates ........................................ 6-3-1 Service Area ................................................. 6-3-2 August 2017 City of Dubuque Page 291 of 1171 -A- -A- ANIMAL CONTROL Animals In Parks ............................. 10-5B-3, 10-5B-4, 10-5B-7 Bears Definitions .............................................. 7-6G-1 Exceptions..............................................7-6G-5 Prohibitions ............................................. 7-6G-2 Removal Of Food Sources Upon Request ..................... 7-6G-3 Violation ................................................ 7-6G-4 Dangerous Animals Definitions .............................................. 7-6D-1 Dogs, Cats Exempted ..................................... 7-6D-2 Exceptions To Keeping And Licensing Restrictions .............. 7-6D-4 General Prohibition And Duty ................................ 7-6D-6 Keeping Of Dangerous Animals Restricted ..................... 7-6D-3 Regulations For Keeping ................................... 7-6D-5 Seizure, Impoundment And Disposition Of Dangerous Animals...............................................7-6D-7 Dogs And Cats Definitions .............................................. 7-66-1 Directing Dog With Malicious Intent ........................... 7-613-8 Female Dogs In Season ................................... 7-613-6 Harboring Vicious Dog Or Cat ............................... 7-6B-4 Impoundment, Redemption And Disposition Of Unclaimed Animals ..................................... 7-6B-10 Keeping Domestic Animals On Unoccupied Residential Property Or In Dangerous Buildings Prohibited ................. 7-613-3 Licensing; Tags And Fees .................................. 7-6B-2 Nuisance ............................................... 7-6B-5 Running At Large.........................................7-6B-7 Use Of Dog In Illegal Activity Prohibited ....................... 7-68-9 Miscellaneous Provisions Restrictions On Maintaining Livestock ......................... 7-6A-2 Sale Of Baby Chickens And Ducklings ........................ 7-6A-1 Storage Of Animal Food ................................... 7-6A-3 Nuisance Conditions ........................................... 6-4-3 Potentially Vicious Dogs Definition ............................................... 7-6E-1 Disposition Of Potentially Vicious Dog ......................... 7-6E-5 Exceptions To Classification ................................ 7-6E-4 Notification Of Status Of Potentially Vicious Dog ................ 7-6E-3 Procedure For Declaration Of Potentially Vicious Dog ............ 7-6E-2 Rabies Control Confinement Authorized ................................... 7-6C-2 Notification To Police Or City Manager Of Dead Animals.......... 7-6C-4 Prohibited Actions After Mayor's Proclamation Of Emergency...... 7-6C-6 Punishment For Harboring Known Rabid Dog, Cat Or Other Domestic Animal ........................................ 7-6C-5 Reporting Rabies; Notice To City Manager ..................... 7-6C-3 Vaccination Required ...................................... 7-6C-1 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 292 of 1171 -A- -B- ANIMAL CONTROL (cont.) Vicious Dogs And Cats Definition ............................................... 7-6F-1 Disposition Of Vicious Animal ............................... 7-6F-5 Exceptions To Classification ................................ 7-617-4 Notification Of Status Of Vicious Animal ....................... 7-617-3 Procedure For Declaration Of Vicious Animal ................... 7-6F-2 APPEALS (See Also HEARINGS AND APPEALS) ......................... 2-1 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION Commission Created ........................................... 2-8-1 Compensation ............................................... 2-8-11 Cooperation With Other Agencies ................................ 2-8-14 Internal Organization And Rules .................................. 2-8-3 Meetings ................................................... 2-8-10 Membership .................................................. 2-8-5 Oath........................................................ 2-8-6 Officers/Organization ........................................... 2-8-9 Powers..................................................... 2-8-13 Procedures For Operation ....................................... 2-8-4 Purpose..................................................... 2-8-2 Removal................................................... 2-8-12 Solicitation And Acceptance Of Donations ......................... 2-8-15 Terms....................................................... 2-8-7 Vacancies ................................................... 2-8-8 ASSEMBLIES (See Also PARADES, ASSEMBLIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS) ............................................... 10-4 ATTORNEY, CITY ................................................. 1-7-6 BEARS (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) ................................ 7-6G BEER (See Also LIQUOR CONTROL) ................................. 4-26 BICYCLES Abandoned, Unlicensed, And Unattended Bicycles .................. 7-7-19 Altering, Counterfeiting Of Registration Sticker Or Decal Prohibited ............................................. 7-7-35 Bicycle Dealers And Repair Shops ............................... 7-7-37 { Bicycle In Crosswalk .......................................... 7-7-18 Bicycle Not To Pass In Or Between Lanes ......................... 7-7-16 Bicycle Parking .............................................. 7-7-10 Bicycle Parking Required ..................................... 16-14-9 Bicycle Records .............................................. 7-7-32 Bicycle To Be Driven To The Right ............................... 7-7-11 Bicycle Turn Signals .......................................... 7-7-12 Bicycles; Motor Vehicles And Traffic .......................... 9-1-321.2C August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 293 of 1171 -B- -B- BICYCLES (cunt.) Clinging To Vehicles ........................................... 7-7-8 Definitions................................................... 7-7-5 Equipment................................................... 7-7-6 Following Fire Apparatus ....................................... 7-7-9 Intent And Purpose ............................................ 7-7-1 Left Turns By Bicycles ..... .................................... 7-7-13 Parking Lot Provisions For Bicycle Parking .................... 16-13-3-6-1 Passing On Right ............................................. 7-7-14 Passing Within Lane Prohibited ................................. 7-7-15 Reckless Operator Of A Bicycle ................................. 7-7-20 Registration Fees ............................................ 7-7-31 Registration Required ......................................... 7-7-30 Registration Sticker Or Decal ................................... 7-7-33 Rental Agencies .............................................. 7-7-36 Replacement Of Registration Sticker Or Decal ..................... 7-7-34 Required Method Of Riding A Bicycle .............................. 7-7-7 Riding Abreast ............................................... 7-7-17 Violation .................................................... 7-7-38 BOARD OF LIBRARYTRUSTEES Annual Reports .............................................. 2-7-15 Board Created ................................................ 2-7-1 Compensation ............................................... 2-7-11 Charge Of Building, Donations .................................. 2-7-14 Internal Organization And Rules .................................. 2-7-3 Meetings................................................... 2-7-10 Membership .................................................. 2-7-5 Oath........................................................ 2-7-6 Officers/Organization........................................... 2-7-9 Powers..................................................... 2-7-13 Procedures For Operation ....................................... 2-7-4 Purpose..................................................... 2-7-2 Removal................................................... 2-7-12 Terms....................................................... 2-7-7 Vacancies ................................................... 2-7-8 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Commission ............................................. 12-4 Airport Zoning Board Of Adjustment ................................ 12-6 Airport Zoning Commission. . ..................................12-5 Arts And Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission ........................ 2-8 Board Of Library Trustees ......................................... 2-7 Building Code Advisory And Appeal Board ........................ 14-1A-6 Cable Television Commission ..................................... 2-11 Civic Center Advisory Commission .................................. 2-4 Civil Service Commission ......................................... 2-2 Electrical Code Review And Appeals ............................ 14-1 D-3 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 294 of 1171 -B- -B- BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (cont.) Hearings And Appeals............................................2-1 Historic Preservation Commission ................................ 16-10 Housing Agency And Community Development Commissions ............ 2-5 Community Development Advisory Commission ................. 2-5C Housing Commission ....................................... 2-5B Trust Fund Advisory Committee .............................. 2-5D Housing Appeals And Mediation Board ........................... 14-1J-7 Human Rights Commission ....................................... 8-2 Investment Oversight Advisory Commission .......................... 2-3 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission ......................... 15-2 Mechanical Code Review And Appeals .......................... 14-1 F-4 Park And Recreation Advisory Commission ....................... 10-5A-2 Plumbing Code Review And Appeals ............................ 14-1H-7 Resilient Community Advisory Commission ........................... 2-6 Transit Advisory Board ........................................... 5-1 Zoning Advisory Commission ..................................... 16-9 Zoning Board Of Adjustment ................. . .................... 16-8 BOATS, BOATING AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES Boat Landing Areas ........................................... 10-7-4 Conducting Trade Or Business In Pleasure Craft Spaces ............. 10-7-7 Definitions .................................................. 10-7-2 Driving Over Ice ............................................. 10-7-14 Floats, Boathouses Maintained In Orderly Condition ................. 10-7-6 Intent ...................................................... 10-7-1 Launching, Removing Boat From Water At Public Launching Ramps.................................................... 10-7-8 Mooring Of Boathouses And Floats Along Waterfront ................ 10-7-5 No Parking Areas ........................................... 10-7-12 Places And Hours Of Restriction ................................ 10-7-13 Removal Of Sunken, Derelict Or Abandoned Craft ................. 10-7-11 Repairs To Boats At Public Launching Ramps ...................... 10-7-9 Unlawful Deposits ............................................ 10-7-3 Water Operation Rules ....................................... 10-7-10 Aug List 2025 City vfDubuque Page 295 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 296 of 1171 -C- -D- CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS AND TRANSFERS TO MULTIPLE HOUSING COOPERATIVE (cunt.) Transfers To Multiple Housing Cooperative ........................ 14-7-2 Building Code Requirements .............................. 14-7-2-1 Filing Plans With City Clerk ............................... 14-7-2-2 Inspection; Certificate Of Compliance ....................... 14-7-2-3 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Drug Paraphernalia ............................................ 7-56 Glue Sniffing Or Other Chemical Substances ....................... 7-5B-4 Under The Influence Of Controlled Substance ...................... 7-56-3 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL, WATER PROTECTION .............. 13-1 D I DANGEROUS ANIMALS (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) .................. 7-6D DANGEROUS BUILDINGS Appeal..................................................... 14-3-6 Definitions .................................................. 14-3-2 Enforcement ................................................ 14-3-3 Enforcement Of Order Of Building Official Or Building Code And Appeals Board .............................................. 14-3-8 Notices And Orders Of Building Official ........................... 14-3-4 Performance Of Work Of Repair Or Demolition ..................... 14-3-9 Procedure For Conduct Of Hearing Appeals ....................... 14-3-7 Purpose And Scope ........................................... 14-3-1 Recovery Of Cost Of Repair Or Demolition ....................... 14-3-10 Repair, Vacation And Demolition ................................ 14-3-5 DEFINITIONS, CITY CODE Catchlines, Titles And Headings ................... . .............. 1-3-2 Rules Of Construction .......................................... 1-3-1 DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION (See Also HUMAN RIGHTS) ............... 8-3-1 DOGS AND CATS (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) ....................... 7-613 DRINKING IN PUBLIC PLACES .................................... 4-2A-6 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (See Also OFFENSES) ....................... 7-56 DUBUQUE CITY CODE Altering Code ................................................. 1-1-3 Amendments To Code; Effect Of New Ordinances ................... 1-1-2 1 Definitions.....................................................1-3 General Penalty.................................................1-4 How Code Designated And Cited ................................. 1-1-1 Saving Clause..................................................1-2 August 2025 Cite ofDubugue Page 297 of 1171 -E- -E- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Industrial Projects Issuance Of Bonds; Investigation Fee ......................... 3-4A-1 Residential Relocation Assistance Program Appeals................................................3-4D-8 Applicability Of Program ................................... 3-4D-4 Definitions .............................................. 3-4D-3 Eligibility For Assistance ................................... 3-4D-5 Funding ............................................... 3-4D-11 Procedure For Hearing Appeal .............................. 3-4D-9 Purpose................................................3-4D-2 Relocation Assistance ..................................... 3-4D-7 Relocation Assistance Program Established .................... 3-4D-1 Violation By Owner ....................................... 3-4D-10 Written Notice Required .................................... 3-4D-6 Speculative Shell Buildings Of Community Development Organizations And For Profit Entities Application For Exemption By Property Owner .................. 34C-3 Definitions .............................................. 3-4C-1 Exemption Allowed ....................................... 3-4C-2 ELECTIONS, PRECINCTS AND WARDS City Divided Into Four Wards ................................... 1-8-24 City Divided Into Twenty Precincts ................................ 1-8-3 Correction Of Errors ........................................... 1-8-2 Definitions And Rules Of Construction ............................. 1-8-1 Precinct.................................................... 1-8-4 Precinct.................................................... 1-8-5 Precinct.................................................... 1-8-6 Precinct.................................................... 1-8-7 Precinct.................................................... 1-8-8 Precinct.................................................... 1-8-9 Precinct................................................... 1-8-10 Precinct................................................... 1-8-11 Precinct ................................................... 1-8-12 Precinct10.................................................. 1-8-13 Precinct11.................................................. 1-8-14 Precinct12.................................................. 1-8-15 Precinct13.................................................. 1-8-16 Precinct14.................................................. 1-8-17 Precinct15.................................................. 1-8-18 Precinct16.................................................. 1-8-19 Precinct17.................................................. 1-8-20 Precinct18.................................................. 1-8-21 Precinct19.................................................. 1-8-22 November 2014 City of Dubuque Page 298 of 1171 -E- -E- 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 .................................... I .......... 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 .................. 14-1C-1 International Energy Conservation Code Amendments .............. 14-1C-2 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL Appeal Of Notice Of Violation ................................. 14-12-10 Applicability; Title ............................................ 14-12-2 Cost Of Abatement Of Violation ............................... 14-12-12 Definitions ................................................. 14-12-1 Duty To Comply With State NPDES General Permit No. 2 ........... 14-12-7 Enforcement Measures ...................................... 14-12-11 Erosion And Sediment Control (ESC) Permit ...................... 14-12-6 Injunctive Relief ............................................ 14-12-13 Permit Monitoring Procedures .................................. 14-12-8 Remedies Not Exclusive ..................................... 14-12-15 Responsibility For Administration ............................... 14-12-3 Severability Clause .......................................... 14-12-4 Ultimate Responsibility ....................................... 14-12-5 Violation............ ....................................... 14-12-9 Violations Deemed Public Nuisance ............................ 14-12-14 EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS BY CITY COUNCIL Conduct Of Hearing.. . . . . ...................................... 1-9-5 Form Of Notice Of Hearing ...................................... 1-9-3 General Provisions ............................................ 1-9-2 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 299 of 1171 -E- -F- EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS BY CITY COUNCIL (cont.) Method And Form Of Decision ................................... 1-9-6 Purpose And Intent ............................................ 1-9-1 Subpoenas................................................... 1-9-4 EXCAVATIONS Exemptions ................................................. 10-2-7 Guards Or Protection Required .................................. 10-2-3 Interference With Traffic ....................................... 10-2-4 Manner Of Performing Work .................................... 10-2-6 Permit Requirements .......................................... 10-2-1 Restoration Of Surface Generally ................................ 10-2-2 Time Period For Commencement Of Work ........................ 10-2-5 EXCURSION BOAT ADMISSION FEES Collection Of Admission Fees; Exceptions .......................... 4-3-1 EXTERIOR STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE TRAILERS Application For Permit; Site Plan ................................ 14-8-5 Consideration Of Application .................................... 14-8-6 Definitions .................................................. 14-8-1 Fees....................................................... 14-8-7 Permit Required .............................................. 14-8-4 Required Conditions .......................................... 14-8-3 Revocation Or Suspension Of Permit ............................. 14-8-8 Storage Containers Or Storage Trailers Permitted; Exemptions ........ 14-8-2 Variance......., . .......................................... 14-8-9 F FAIR HOUSING (See Also HUMAN RIGHTS) ............................. 8-5 FIBER TO THE HOMEIBUSINESS AESTHETICS GUIDELINES Fiber To The Home/Business Aesthetics Guidelines Established ....... 11-8-1 FIRE CODE AND REGULATIONS Emergencies ............................................... 14-1E-4 International Fire Code Adopted ................................ 14-1E-1 International Fire Code Amendments ............................ 14-1E-2 Special Conditions ........................................... 14-1E-5 FIRE DEPARTMENT Service Charges .............................................. 7-2-2 Service Outside City Restricted ................................... 7-2-1 Standby Service ............................................... 7-2-3 FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS Blasting, Fireworks And Open Burning; Permits And Fees ............. 6-9-3 Bulk Storage Tank Licenses ..................................... 6-9-5 Burning Restrictions ........................................... 6-9-2 Fires. In Parks Restricted ..................................... 10-58-17 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 300 of 1171 -F- -G- FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS (cont.) Service Stations ............................................... 6-9-4 Smoke Alarms ................................................ 6-9-6 Smoking, Carrying Lighted Objects In Specified Places Restricted ..................................... 6-9-1 FIREWORKS ............................................. 6-9-3, 7-5A-10 FISCAL YEAR ................................................... 1-10-1 FLAG, CITY ..................................................... 1-10-5 FLOOD AREAS Designation; Posting ........................................ 14-11-1 Entry, Permits .............................................. 14-11-3 Entry Restricted ............................................. 14-11-2 ! Vacation Of Dwellings ........................................ 14-11-4 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND HOTEL SANITATION Provisions Adopted ............................................ 6-2-1 C GAS FRANCHISE Accessions To Franchise ...................................... 11-4-6 Acquisition At Expiration ...................................... 11-4-21 Adoption; Franchise Effective And Binding ........................ 11-4-24 Condition Of Service .......................................... 11-4-7 Definitions .................................................. 11-4-1 Excavations And Other Works; Vacated Property ................... 11-4-4 Extension Of Service ......................................... 11-4-11 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 301 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 302 of 1171 -H- -H- HOME BASED BUSINESSES ...................................... 16-7-1 I. HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX Definitions................................................... 3-3-1 Levy........................................................ 3-3-2 Payment..................................................... 3-3-3 HOUSING AGENCY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS Community Development Advisory Commission Commission Created ...................................... 2-5C-1 Compensation .......................................... 2-5C-11 Grievance Procedure; Review Standards; Appeal Process ................................. ............. 2-5C-14 {' Internal Organization And Rules ............................. 2-5C-3 Meetings. . . ............................................ 2-5C-10 Membership.............................................2-5C-5 Oath...................................................2-5C-6 Officers/Organization...................................... 2-5C-9 Powers................................................2-5C-13 Procedures For Operation .................................. 2-5C-4 Procedures For Operations ................................ 2-5C-15 Purpose.................................. ....... ....... 2-5C-2 Removal...............................................2-5C-12 Terms..................................................2-5C-7 Vacancies...............................................2-5C-8 Housing Commission Commission Created ...................................... 2-58-1 Compensation .......................................... 2-513-11 Internal Organization And Rules ............................. 2-5B-3 Meetings ............................................... 2-5B-10 Membership ............................................. 2-5B-5 Monitor Housing Program; Conduct Hearings On Grievances ......................................... 2-56-15 Oath ................................................... 2-513-6 Officers/Organization...................................... 2-513-9 Powers................................................ 2-5B-13 Procedures For Operation .................................. 2-5B-4 Project Approval. ........................................ 2-5B-14 Purpose................................................ 2-5B-2 Removal ............................................... 2-5B-12 Terms.................................................. 2-513-7 Vacancies ............................................... 2-58-8 Trust Fund Advisory Committee Financial Management ..................................... 2-5D-3 Funding .... ............................................ 2-5D-5 Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee ...................... 2-5D-6 Iowa Finance Authority State Housing Trust Fund Program ........ 2-5D-7 August 2025 City ofDubugue Page 303 of 1171 -H- -H- HOUSING AGENCY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS (cont.) Purpose................................................2-5D-2 Trust Fund Administration .................................. 2-5D-4 Trust Fund Established .................................... 2-5D-1 HOUSING COMMISSION .......................................... 2-513 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 .......................................... 8-4-1 Judicial Review; Enforcement Actions .......................... 8-4-9 Provisional Remedies ...................................... 8-4-8 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 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 Meetings ................................................ 8-2-10 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 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 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 304 of 1171 -H- -I- HUMAN RIGHTS (cont.) ` Enforcement By City Attorneys 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 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 ................................................... 8-3-4 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 Accommodations .................................... 8-3A-6 Public Accommodations; Prohibited Practices ............... 8-3A-5 Education ................................................ 8-3-5 j Employment Practices ...................................... 8-3-3 Generally................................................ 8-3-1 ILLICIT CONNECTIONS AND DISCHARGES TO STORM SEWER SYSTEM (See Also PUBLIC UTILITIES) ........................ 13-5 INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS (See Also ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) ................................................ 3-4A INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS ................... 16-5-18, 16-5-19, 16-5-20 INFRACTION (See Also GENERAL PENALTY, CITY CODE) ................. 1-4 INTERNATIONAL CODES ADOPTED Building Codes ..... ................. ........................ 14-1A-1 Energy Conservation Code .................................... 14-1 C-1 Fire Code ...... ............ ................................ 14-1E-1 Mechanical Code ............................................ 14-1F-1 Plumbing Code ............................................. 14-1 H-1 Property Maintenance Code ................................... 14-1J-1 Residential Code ............................................ 14-1 B-2 r - August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 305 of 1171 INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION { Commission Created .................................... . ...... 2-3-1 ' Compensation ............................................... 2-3-11 Internal Organization And Rules .................................. 2-3-3 Meetings................................................... 2-3-10 Membership .................................................. 2-3-5 Oath........................................................ 2-3-6 Officers; Organization .......................................... 2-3-9 Powers..................................................... 2-3-13 Procedures For Operation ....................................... 2-3-4 Purpose..................................................... 2-3-2 Removal................................................... 2-3-12 Reports Provided ............................................. 2-3-14 �. Terms....................................................... 2-3-7 Vacancies ................................................... 2-3-8 J JUNK AND AUTO SALVAGE DEALERS (See Also PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS; JUNK AND AUTO SALVAGE DEALERS) ..................................................... 4-6113 K L LAND USE (See Also UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) ................ Title 16 LICENSE REGULATIONS (See Also BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS) ............................ ................ Title 4 LICENSING OF VACANT AND/OR ABANDONED BUILDINGS (See Aiso BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT) ................................ 14-4 LIQUOR CONTROL Alcoholic Beverages Advertisement For Alcohol, Liquor, Wine Or Beer ............... 4-2A-5 Buffet Sales Prohibited .................................... 4-2A-9 Consumption In Public Places ............................... 4-2A-6 Definitions .............................................. 4-2A-2 Notice Of Violation Upon Issuance Of Citation .................. 4-2A-8 Persons Under Legal Age .................................. 4-2A-7 Prohibited In Adult Entertainment Establishments .............. 4-8-16E Prohibited Sales And Acts .................................. 4-2A-3 Purpose Of Chapter ....................................... 4-2A-1 Sunday Sales ............................................ 4-2A-4 Intoxicating Beverages In Parks ................................ 10-513-2 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 306 of 1171 -p- -P- PARKS AND RECREATION (cunt.) Intoxicating Beverages .................................... 10-513-2 Loosening Stones From Bluffs Prohibited .................... 10-513-18 Meetings And Gatherings ................................ 10-513-16 Moving Benches And Tables .............................. 10-513-14 Obstructions ................ .................. ..........10-5B-9 Park Hours............................................10-5B-22 Possession Of Weapons And Fireworks ..................... 10-58-12 Posting Bills, Notices Or Signs ............................ 10-513-10 Prohibited Activities, Signage ............................. 10-513-24 Sales Restricted ........................................ 10-513-11 Throwing Stones Or Other Missiles .......................... 10-513-6 Unattended Vehicles .................................... 10-56-21 Unlawful Deposits ........................................ 10-56-8 Use Of Spotlights, Searchlights ............................ 10-513-15 Washing Vehicles ...................................... 10-513-19 Watersports, Swimming, And Wading ..... . ................ 10-5B-23 PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS; JUNK AND AUTO SALVAGE DEALERS Junk Dealers And Auto Salvage Dealers Application Contents ...................................... 4-613-5 Definitions .............................................. 4-613-1 Denial, Suspension Or Revocation Of License .................. 4-613-9 Display Of License ........................................ 4-613-7 Exemptions From Article ................................... 4-6B-8 Inspection .............................................. 4-613-13 Investigation Of Applicant And Premises ...................... 4-6B-6 License ................................................. 4-613-3 Penalties ................................................ 4-613-2 Persons Eligible .......................................... 4-613-4 Prohibited Acts .......................................... 4-613-11 Purchases Or Donation Transactions ........................ 4-613-12 Required Records ....................................... 4-66-10 Screening Requirements For Junk And Salvage Operations ............................................ 4-66-14 Pawnbrokers And Secondhand Dealers Application Contents ...................................... 4-6A-5 Definitions .............................................. 4-6A-1 Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation Of License ................ 4-6A-10 { Display Of License ........................................ 4-6A-8 Exemptions From Article ................................... 4-6A-9 Inspection .............................................. 4-6A-13 Investigation Of Applicant And Premises ...................... 4-6A-6 License................................................. 4-6A-3 Penalties ................................................ 4-6A-2 Persons Eligible .......................................... 4-6A-4 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 307 of 1171 -P- -P- PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS; JUNK AND r' AUTO SALVAGE DEALERS (cont.) ' Prohibited Acts .......................................... 4-6A-12 Proof Of Financial Responsibillty ............................. 4-6A-7 Required Records ....................................... 4-6A-11 PAYDAY LENDING ESTABLISHMENTS (See also UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) ......................................... 16-7-5 PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTY ................ 9-8-321.326 — 9-8-321.333 PENALTY, GENERAL (See Also GENERAL PENALTY, CITY CODE) ............................................. 1-4 PLANNING AND ZONING Comprehensive Plan Community Planning Defined ............................... 15-1-3 Comprehensive Plan Defined ............................... 15-1-1 Elements Of Comprehensive Plan ........................... 15-1-2 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Commission Created ...................................... 15-2-1 Compensation .......................................... 15-2-11 Internal Organization And Rules .............................. 15-2-3 Meetings ............................................... 15-2-10 Membership ............................................. 15-2-5 Oath................................................... 15-2-6 Officers/Organization ....................................... 15-2-9 Powers................................................ 15-2-13 Procedures For Operation .................................. 15-2-4 Purpose................................................ 15-2-2 Removal ............................................... 15-2-12 Terms.................................................. 15-2-7 Vacancies ............................................... 15-2-8 Unified Development Code ................................. Title 16 PLUMBING CODE Backflow Prevention Requirements For Existing Water Services ................................... 14-1H-5 New Residential Construction .............................. 14-1 H-4 Inspection Fees ...... ....................................... 14-1H-6 International Plumbing Code Adopted ............................ 14-1H-1 International Plumbing Code Amendments ....................... 14-1H-2 Licensure And Certification .................................... 14-1 H-3 Plumbing Code Review And Appeals ............................ 14-1 H-7 POLICE DEPARTMENT Fees For Police Department Services ............................. 7-1-1 POLICE, FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY Alarm System Permits ......................................... ....7-4 Animal Control .................................................. 7-6 Dangerous Animals ........................................ 7-6D Dogs And Cats ............................................ 7-6B Miscellaneous Provisions .................................... 7-6A December 2020 City of Dubuque Page 308 of 1171 -S- -S- SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS ` Solicitors Definitions .............................................. 4-5A-1 License Required ......................................... 4-5A-2 Exemptions ............................................. 4-5A-3 Application For License .................................... 4-5A-4 Bond................................................... 4-5A-5 Fees................................................... 4-5A-6 Display Of License ........................................ 4-5A-7 isrepresentation......................................... Misrepresentation. ............. * ......... * ................ 4-5A-8 Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation Of License ................. 4-5A-9 Appeal................................................ 4-5A-10 Personal Nature; Transferability ............................ 4-5A-11 Report To City Clerk Upon Loss Required .................... 4-5A-12 Music ................................................. 4-5A-13 Transient Merchants Definitions .............................................. 4-513-1 License Required ......................................... 4-513-2 Exemptions ............................................. 4-513-3 Application For License .................................... 4-513-4 Bond. ................................................ 4-513-5 Fees................................................... 4-513-6 Display Of License ........................................ 4-513-7 Misrepresentation ......................................... 4-513-8 Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation Of License ................. 4-513-9 Appeal ................................................ 4-513-10 Personal Nature; Transferability ............................ 4-513-11 Report To City Clerk Upon Loss Required .................... 4-513-12 Music ................................................. 4-513-13 SOLID WASTE City Or Private Collection Service Availability Of Collection Service ............................ 13-6A-2 Bulky Item Collection Service .............................. 13-6A-6 Charges; Billing And Collection ............................ 13-6A-11 City Manager's Authority Generally .......................... 13-6A-1 Frequency, Time And Areas Of Collection .................... 13-6A-7 Organic Waste Collection Service ........................... 13-6A-5 Ownership Of Materials; Unauthorized Collecting Prohibited ............................................. 13-6A-9 Private Collection Service ................................ 13-6A-12 Rates And Charges Established; Exceptions ................. 13-6A-10 Recycling Collection Service ............................... 13-6A-4 Refuse Coliection Service ................................. 13-6A-3 Storage, Containment And Set -Out Locations Of Solid Waste ..... 13-6A-8 Definitions .................................................. 13-6-1 Deposits On Other Public Or Private Property ...................... 13-6-2 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 309 of 1171 -S- -S- SOLID WASTE (cunt.) Hazardous And Prohibited Wastes Regulated ...................... 13-6-6 Storage And Accumulation Restricted ............................. 13-6-5 Unlawful Accumulations ....................................... 13-6-4 Use Of State Approved Dump Site Or Disposal Project ............... 13-6-8 Vehicles Hauling Solid Waste ................................... 13-6-7 Wrapping And Draining Of Certain Solid Wastes .................... 13-6-3 SPECIAL EVENTS (See Also PARADES, ASSEMBLIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS) ........................................... 10-4 SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS .......................... 16-5-21--16-5-24 SPECULATIVE SHELL BUILDINGS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND _ FOR PROFIT ENTITIES (See Also ECONOMIC i DEVELOPMENT) ................................................ 3AC SPEED RESTRICTIONS .......................... 9-7-321.285 -- 9-7-321.294 STAGNANT WATER ............................................. 6-4-3D STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Annual Review Of SFU Rate.... . .............................. 13-4-12 Appeal Of Impervious Surface Calculation ......................... 13-4-9 Billing, Delinquent Accounts And Collection Procedures ............................................... 13-4-11 Declaration Of Purpose; Establishment Of District .................................................... 13-4-2 Definitions .................................................. 13-4-1 Expenses Of Collection Of Charges ............................. 13-4-13 Nonresidential Property ........................................ 13-4-8 Nonsingle-Family Residential Property ............................ 13-4-7 Organization ................................................ 13A-4 Powers, Duties And Responsibilities .............................. 134-3 Rate Determinations; Compliance With Bond Covenants ............ 13-4-10 SFU Rate, Charges; Utility Revenues ............................. 13-4-5 Single -Family Residential Property ............................... 13-4-6 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES Curb And Driveway Construction Permit .......................... 10-1-1 Driving On Sidewalk ................................... I ...... 10-1-9 Expectoration ................................................ 10-1-5 Hauling Of Dirt, Other Materials Through Streets .................... 10-1-6 Obstructing Public Ways ....................................... 10-1-4 Playing In Streets ............................................ 10-1-10 Removal Of Barricades Or Warning Devices ....................... 10-1-8 Sidewalk Installation And Repair ................................. 10-1-2 Snow And Ice Removal ........................................ 10-1-3 Unlawful Deposits ............................................ 10-1-7 Unused And Inoperable Vehicles ............................... 10-1-11 SUBDIVISIONS, LAND DEVELOPMENT (See Also UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) ................ I .................. 16-11 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 310 of 1171 -S- -T- SWIMMING POOLS Construction ................................................. 14-9-3 Definition ................................................... 14-9-1 Fencing Requirements ........................................ 14-9-4 Location .................................................... 14-9-5 Permit Required; Fees ........................................ 14-9-2 State Code Adopted .......................................... 14-9-6 T j; TATTOOING..................................................... 6-1-1 TAXATION (See Also REVENUE AND TAXATION) ..................... Title 3 TRAFFIC (See Also MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) ................ Title 9 TRANSIENT MERCHANTS (See Also SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS) ........................................ 4-513 TRANSIT SYSTEM Transit Advisory Board Board Created ............................................ 5-1-1 Compensation ........................................... 5-1-11 Fare Increase Or Reduction In Service, Procedure ............... 5-1-14 Internal Organization And Rules .............................. 5-1-3 Meetings ................................................ 5-1-10 Membership. ............................................. 5-1-5 ' Oath.................................................... 5-1-6 ` Officers; Organization ...................................... 5-1-9 Powers................................................. 5-1-13 Procedures For Operation ................................... 5-1-4 Purpose................................................. 5-1-2 Removal................................................ 5-1-12 Terms................................................... 5-1-7 Vacancies ................................................ 5-1-8 TREASURER .................................................... 1-7-7 TREES AND WEEDS Trees And Landscaping ......................................... 6-8-1 Trees Or Plant Materials That Are Diseased Or Damaged ............. 6-4-313 Weed Abatement .............................................. 6-8-2 August 2025 City of Dubuque Page 311 of 1171 City of Dubuque Page 312 of 1171