2012 List of Ordinances2012 ORDINANCES
January 3, 2012
None
January 17, 2012
1-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by Amending Article 11 Land Subdivision to add
Complete Streets Policy Language
2-12 Amending Title 16, the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by rescinding Ordinance 20-10 which established
regulations for a PUD Planned Unit Development District with a Planned
Commercial Designation for the Historic Millwork District PUD and now being
amended to allow for the Intermodal Center and an 80-space surface parking
lot.
3-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article D Electrical Code by
Regulating the Approved Applications and Use of NM Cable
February 6, 2012
4-12 Amending Title 16 Chapter 10 (Historic Preservation) Of The City Of Dubuque
Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by adding a new Section
16-10-7(B)(10) Designating the White Water Creek Bridge as a Landmark
5-12 Repealing City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 11 Rights of Way,
Chapter 3 Cable Television, Article B Community Regulatory Commission
and Article C Cable Regulatory Commission and Adopting Title 2 Boards and
Commissions, Article 11 Cable Television Commission Establishing the Cable
Television Commission
6-12 through 11-12 - Unassigned
February 20, 2012
12-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
3051 Brunskill Road from R-1 Single -Family Residential District to R-3
Moderate Density Multi -Family District
13-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located
near the northeast corner of Holliday and Payton Drives from PC Planned
Commercial District to C-3 General Commercial District
14-12 Amending Ordinance No. 5-12 Establishing the Cable Television Commission
by Removing the Thirty (30) Day Publication Requirement in Section 2-11-5
and Providing for Staggered Terms for Commission Members in Section 2-
11-7
15-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9-14-321.602 Parking Prohibited on
Designated Streets or Portions Thereof by Removing Prohibited Parking on
9th Street Due to the New Intersection Pedestrian Area
16-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9-14-321.666 Municipal Parking Meter
District Established by Adding Parking on 9th Street Due to the New
Intersection Pedestrian Area
17-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9-14-321.600 Prohibited in Specified
Places by Adding the Traveled Portion of the Roadway as a Prohibited Place
18-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9-14-321.705 Prohibited Use Of Parking
Places or Identification Devices by Increasing the Fine for Disabled Parking
Violations from $100.00 to $200.00
19-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 2 Building, Construction, Demolition and Moving,
Section 14-2-4: Moratorium for Construction of Other Work on Certain
Streets, Areas of Facilities, by Adding a new Subsection B Establishing a
Moratorium on the Issuance of Building Permits for Commercial and
Residential Construction in the East-West Corridor Study Area
March 5, 2012
20-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 4 Licensing of Vacant and/or Abandoned Buildings,
Section 1 Definitions and Section 1- Relationship of License to Other Codes
by Incorporating Use of the International Property Maintenance Code and
Updating the Definitions of Abandoned and Vacant Buildings
March 7, 2012
21-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 13-4-5 (D) SFU
Rate, Charges; Utility Revenues
22-12 Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Sections 13-2C- 3(B) and
13-2C-3(C)(7) Establishing Basic Sewer Rates for Residential and
Commercial Users by Increasing the Rates
23-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities,
Chapter 6 Solid Waste, Article A City or Private Collection Service, Section
13-6A-6 Rates and Charges Established; Exceptions
24-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities,
Chapter 1 Water Use and Service, Article C Rates, Section 13-1 C-1(A)
Establishing Water Rates for Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and all
Other Uses
25-12 Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities
Chapter 1 Water Use and Service, Article C Rates Section 13-1 C-2 Fixing
Water Rates for Fire Sprinkler Service
March 19, 2012
26-12 Unassigned
27-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by providing for the approval of an amended campus
development plan for the Clerk University ID Institutional District to allow
construction of a science addition and associated parking lot at the
intersection of Clarke Drive and Clarke Crest Drive
28-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
the southwest corner of Middle Road and Seippel Road from CS Commercial
Service and Wholesale District to R-1 Single -Family Residential District, R-2
Two -Family Residential District, and R-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family
Residential District
29-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Chapter 4 Central Market,
Section 4-4-1 Market Area Delineated by Extending the South Boundary of
the Market Area; Section 4-4-2 Farmers' Market; Display of Merchandise by
Providing for the Sale of Goods Which have been Raised, Produced,
Procured or Crafted by Local Vendors; and Section 4-4-6 Revocation of
Permit by Revoking Permits for Goods Sold that were not Raised, Produced,
Procured or Crafted by Local Vendors
April 2, 2012
None
April 16, 2012
30-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located in
the 1700 block of Rhomberg Avenue from R-2A Alternate Two -Family
Residential District to R-4 Multi -Family Residential District.
May 7, 2012
31-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways &
Property, Chapter 2 Excavations, Section 10-2 by adding a new subsection
10-2-6 B to reference the policy for excavation in rights -of -way
32-12 Amending City Of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 12 Equipment, Section 9-12- 321.436 Mufflers; Prevention of
Noise by modifying the requirement of proof for a violation
May 21, 2012
33-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
3399 Eagle Point Drive from R-1 Single -Family Residential District to AG
Agricultural District.
34-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
890 Cedar Cross Road from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District
to C-3 General Commercial District
June 4, 2012
35-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 13-4-5 (D) SFU
Rate, Charges, Utility Revenues
June 18, 2012
36-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 2 Building Construction, Demolition and moving,
Section 14-2-4 Moratorium for Construction or Other Work on Certain Streets,
Areas or Facilities by extending the moratorium
37-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development
Code, Chapter 9 Zoning Advisory Commission Applications and Procedures,
Section 16-9-5-3 City Council action by extending the moratorium
38-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development
Code, Chapter 11 Land Subdivision, Section 16-11-2 Applicability by
extending the moratorium
39-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development
Code, Chapter 13 Site Design Standards, Section 16-13-2 Applicability by
extending the moratorium for such site plans
40-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 6 Junk and Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers By
adopting a new Section 4-6-10 Establishing a Moratorium on the Issuance of
Licenses for Junk and Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers
41-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions, Chapter 4 Civic Center Advisory Commission, Section 2-4-12
Meetings by amending the mandatory monthly meeting requirement to a
quarterly meeting requirement
July 2, 2012
None
July 16, 2012
42-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
1172 Main Street from C-4 Downtown Commercial District To OC Office
Commercial District
43-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property, in
conjunction with annexation, located at 1834 Creekwood Drive From County
C-1 and R-2 to City R-1 Single -Family Residential District
44-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
the southwest corner of 16th Street and Kerper Boulevard from POS Public
Open Space District to C-3 General Commercial District
45-12 City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire and Public Safety,
Chapter 5 Offenses by adding a new Article E, Social Host Responsibility,
Providing for the Regulation of Social Hosts
August 6, 2012
None
August 20, 2012
46-12 Amending Ordinance 45-12 which amended City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire and Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses by
adding a new Article E, Social Host Responsibility, clarifying the definition of
Social Host as defined in Section 7-5E-2 and establishing that a violation of
Section 7-5E-4 is a Municipal Infraction or Misdemeanor
47-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Section 9-7-321.288 Control of Vehicle to mirror
the Iowa Code revision which removes bridge from B(3) and modifies the
provision on construction to use road work zone for consistency as a term
defined by the Iowa Code
September 4, 2012
48-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9-14-321.666 Municipal Parking Meter
District Established by Expanding the Downtown Meter District
September 17, 2012
49-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine
Licenses and Permits, Section 4-213-15 Suspension and Revocation
Generally; Grounds, Section 4-213-16 Suspension and Revocation; Specific
Terms; and Section 4-213-17 Appeal and Hearing by Providing a Notice of
Violation; Opportunity for Settlement or Hearing with the Iowa Alcoholic
Beverages Division
50-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9-14-321.621 Parking Violations; Fines
by adding a provision which allows the City Manager to waive parking
violation fines for emergency responders
51-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 9-1-321.1 Definitions by adding
a definition for Road Work Zones and Chapter 16 Miscellaneous City
Provisions, Division 3 Administration by adding a new provision relating to
Road Work Zones
52-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1 Administration,
Chapter 7 City Officers and Employees, Section 7 Finance Director -City
Treasurer Authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify
delinquent utility billing charges to the County Treasurer
53-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities,
Chapter 1 Water Use and Service, Article C Rates, Section 4 Payment of Bills
Providing the Procedure for Delinquent Water Service Charges, Establishing
a Lien for Nonpayment of such charges, and authorizing the Finance Director -
City Treasurer to certify such delinquent charges to the County Treasurer
54-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities,
Chapter 2 Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article C Rates, Section 13-2C-5
Lien for Failure to Pay by providing the procedure for delinquent sewers and
sewage disposal charges, establishing a lien for nonpayment of such
charges, and authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify such
delinquent charges to the County Treasurer
55-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities,
Chapter 4 Stormwater Management, Section 11 Billing, Delinquent Accounts
and Collection Procedures providing the procedure for delinquent stormwater
management charges, establishing a lien for nonpayment of such charges,
and authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify such delinquent
charges to the County Treasurer
56-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities,
Chapter 6 Solid Waste, Article A City or Private Collection Service, Section
13-6A-7 Charges; Billing and Collection by providing the procedure for
delinquent solid waste charges, establishing a lien for nonpayment of such
charges, and authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify such
delinquent charges to the County Treasurer
October 1, 2012
None
October 15, 2012
None
November 5, 2012
57-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
2995 Asbury from R-1 Single Family Residential District to OR Office
Residential District
58-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by providing for the amendment of Ordinance 2-11 and
approval of an Amended Campus Development Plan for the University Of
Dubuque to allow construction of an indoor practice facility on the South
Campus west of University Park Drive
59-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article I Accessibility Code for
Readily Achievable Changes, Section 14-11-3 Removal of Architectural
Barriers if Readily Achievable by adding language to clarify that the
determination of Readily Achievable within the City of Dubuque will be made
by the City Manager
60-12 Amending Ordinance Nos. 33-11, Previously Amended, and 88-02, Providing
that General Property Taxes Levied and Collected Each Year on all Property
Located Within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District of the City of
Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the Benefit of the
State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community
School District, and other Taxing Districts, be paid to a special fund for
payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in
connection with the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
61-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article A Building Code and
Regulations, Section 14-1A-2 International Building Code Amendments;
Chapter 2 Building Construction, Demolition and Moving, Section 14-2-2
Application for Permit and Section 14-2-3 Permit Issuance; Generally by
Requiring a Plan for Storage of Materials be Provided on the Application for a
Building Permit, Making Renewal of a Building Permit Subject to Compliance
with the Conditions on the Original Building Permit, Requiring the Storage of
Construction Materials to Comply with the City Code from the Date of
Issuance Through Day 179, and Requiring Compliance with the City Code
and Maintenance of the Site as Determined by the City Manager from Day
180 Through Completion of the Project
December 3, 2012
62-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program,
Section 9-14-321.736 Residential Parking Permit District D by Adding
Marjorie Circle Between Pennsylvania Avenue and Amy Court and adjusting
the days of the parking restrictions to cover school days only
December 17, 2012
63-12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
390 and 444 North Grandview Avenue from OR Office Residential and OS
Office Service Districts to ID Institutional District
64-12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article A Alcoholic Beverages, Section
4-2A-3 Prohibited Sales and Acts by adjusting the language to coincide with
an amendment to the Iowa Code; and Article B Liquor, Beer And Wine
Licenses and Permits, Section 4-213-6 Requirements for Premises by deleting
a reference to a former zoning classification known as Local Business A
District which no longer exists
65-12 Amending Ordinance No. 55-10 which created the Safe Community Advisory
Committee by extending the sunset of the Committee from December 31,
2012 to December 31, 2013.