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2013 List of Ordinances2013 ORDINANCES January 7, 2013 None January 22, 2013 1-13 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 900 Seippel Road from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District, with Conditions, to AG Agricultural District February 4, 2013 None February 18, 2013 2-13 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Unified Development Code by reclassifying hereinafter described property located north and south of Seippel Road and north of U.S. Highway 20 from AG Agricultural District to PUD Planned Unit Development with a PI Planned Industrial designation for the Dubuque Industrial Center South 3-13 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located south of 165 Westside Court from Planned Unit Development District to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District. 4-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 6 Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission, Section 2-6-1 Commission Created; Composition and Section 2-6-3 Term; Filling of Vacancies; Compensation, by Establishing Youth Membership Age Guidelines and Uniform Term Lengths 5-13 Amending City of Dubuque code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 4 Nuisances, Section 6-4-3 Public Nuisance Defined; Public Nuisances Enumerated by Adding Conditions, Conduct, and Activities Which Constitute Public Nuisances 6-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 7 Vehicles for Hire and Public Transportation, Article B Motorized Vehicles for Hire, Section 4-713-3 Taximeter Required, by exempting taxicabs that charge a flat rate 7-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 7 Vehicles for Hire and Public Transportation, Article B Motorized Vehicles for Hire, by Repealing Section 4-713-8 Operator's Permit Requirements; Insurance; Fees and Section 4-713-9 Driver's License Requirements; Fee and adopting a new Section 4-713-8 Taxicab Business License and Taxicab Driver's Permit in lieu thereof 8-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 7 Vehicles for Hire and Public Transportation, Article A Nonmotorized Vehicles, by Establishing the Procedures for the Issuance of Licenses for All Nonmotorized Transportation Businesses, Operator Permits for Operators of Such Nonmotorized Vehicles, and the Appeal Procedure for a Denial of an Application for a License or Permit February 28, 2013 9-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 13-4-5 (D) SFU Rate, Charges; Utility Revenues 10-13 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 11-13 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 12-13 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 13-13 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; and 13-6A-8: Yard Waste and Food Scraps March 4, 2013 14-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations by repealing Chapter 6 Junk and Secondhand Dealers and adopting a new Chapter 6 Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers; Junk and Autosalvage Dealers in lieu thereof 15-13 Establishing the procedure for licensing electric transmission line companies 16-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations by repealing Chapter 5 Door to Door Sales and Chapter 9 Peddlers and Transient Merchants and adopting a new Chapter 5 Solicitor's License in lieu thereof March 18, 2013 17-13 Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by amending Article 14-6, Off -Street Parking Requirements, to add Parks, Public or Private, and Similar Natural Recreation Areas to the list of Land Uses and by Amending Article 5, Zoning Districts, to modify how Parks is listed as a Permitted Use 18-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 13 Site Development Standards, Section 3-6(A) Sidewalks and Walkways, to reference the General Sidewalk Requirements in the Code of Ordinances April 1, 2013 19-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 16 Miscellaneous City Provisions, Division 2 Trucks and/or Machinery, Sections 9-16-321.901 Motor Truck Routes and 9-16-321.902 Motor Truck Routes Prohibited on Designated Streets by Combining Both Sections to Correct a Discrepancy Regarding the Applicable Fine and Clarify that all Truck Route Violations are Scheduled Violations 20-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire and Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article A General Offenses, Section 7-5A-16 Hunting and Target Practice Permitted by separating the provisions for shotgun hunting and target practice from the provisions for bow and arrow hunting and target practice, adding approved times for hunting and target practice within the City of Dubuque, adding a reference to the annual Deer Management Program for bow and arrow hunting, and inserting an exception for events that have been approved through a Special Events Permit 21-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire and Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article A General Offenses, Section 7-5A-10 Weapons, Firearms And Fireworks by adding a prohibition on replica firearms represented as real firearms, a prohibition on spring loaded guns and air guns except in accordance with Section 7-5A-16, and incorporating a reference to the Deer Management Program for hunting April 15, 2013 22-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Division 3 Operation of Motorcycles and Motorized Bicycles, Section 9-7-321.275 Motorcycles and Motorized Bicycles by requiring a person operating a motorcycle to keep at least one (1) hand on the handlebars at all times May 6, 2013 None May 20, 2013 23-14 Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 16, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 8005 Seippel Court from Planned CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District with Conditions to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District with Conditions 24-13 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by repealing Section 15-11.10 Schedule of Sign Regulations for the C-5 Central Business District and adopting a new Section 15-11.10 Schedule of Sign Regulations for the C-5 Central Business District in lieu thereof, pertaining to the addition of freestanding identification signs from Main Street to Iowa Street along the East Side of 9th Street 25-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 7 Supplemental Use Regulations, Section 7-2.3 Communication Tower Standards and Section 7-2.4 Antennas to add timelines for review of applications related to installation of communication towers and antennas 26-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 11 Land Division, Section 11-7(D)(3) Major Subdivision and Section 11-15(H) Streets to require street names on preliminary plats 27-13 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by repealing Section 6-4 Flood Hazard Overlay District and enacting a new Section 6-4 Flood Hazard Overlay District to comply with National Flood Insurance Program requirements June 3, 2013 None June 17, 2013 28-13 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 13034 Seippel Road from County A-1 Agricultural and C-1 Conservancy to City OR Office Residential District 29-13 Amending Ordinance Nos. 60-12, previously amended, 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 30-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor and City Council, Section 1-6-2 Compensation July 1, 2013 31-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 8 Human Rights, Chapter 3 Unfair and Discriminatory Practices, Article A Disability Discrimination, Section 8- 3A-2 Defenses, Exemptions and Exclusions by moving transvestism, transexualism and gender identity from Criminal Behavior to General Exclusion 32-13 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 33-13 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 Moratorium 34-13 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 35-13 Amending the 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 July 15, 2013 36-13 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 380 Cedar Cross Road from AG Agricultural to C-3 General Commercial District 37-13 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1048 and 1060 White Street from Planned Unit development district to C-4 Downtown Commercial District with Conditions 38-13 Amending Title 16, the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by amending Ordinance 02-12 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 development of two new parking lots at the intersection of 11t" and Elm Streets 39-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article A Building Code and Regulations, Sections 14-1A-1 International Building Code Adopted and 14-1A-2 International Building Code Amendments; Article B Residential Code, Sections 14-1 B-1 International Residential Code Adopted and 14-1 B-2 International Residential Code Amendments; Article C Energy Conservation Code, Sections 14-1 C-1 International Energy Conservation Code Adopted and 14-1 C-2 International Energy Conservation Code Amendments; Article F Mechanical Code, Sections 14-1 F-1 International Mechanical Code Adopted, 14-1 F-2 International Mechanical Code Amendments, and 14-1 F-3 Fees; Article G Fuel Gas Code, Sections 14-1 G-1 Fuel Gas Code Adopted and 14-1 G-2 Fuel Gas Code Amendments; and Article H Plumbing Code, Sections 14-1 H-1 International Plumbing Code Adopted, 14-1 H-2 International Plumbing Code Amendments, 14-1 H-3 Licensure and Certification, 14-1 H-4 Backflow Prevention Requirements for New Residential Construction, 14-1 H-5 Backflow Prevention Requirements for Existing Water Services, and 14-1 H-6 Inspection Fees by Repealing Such Sections and Enacting New Sections in Lieu Thereof Adopting the 2012 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Fire, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Plumbing Codes 40-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 9 Fire Prevention Regulations, Section 6-9- 3 Blasting, Fireworks and Open Burning; Permits and Fees, Section 6-9-4 Service Stations, Section 6-9-5 Bulk Storage Tank Licenses, and Section 6-9-6 Smoke Detection; and Amending Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article E Fire Code and Regulations, Section 14-1 E-1 International Fire Code Adopted, Section 14-1E-2 International Fire Code Amendments, and Section 14-1 E-3 International Fire Code Enforcement by updating the International Fire Code from the 2009 version to the 2012 version and changing all references of "Chief of the Fire Department" to "Fire Chief' 41-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article B Use Regulations, Section 10-513-2 Intoxicating Beverages by adding the Port of Dubuque Marina as an exemption August 5, 2013 42-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation by adding definitions relating to animals; restricting horse drawn vehicles; permitting dogs, cats, and domesticated animals in certain parks, open spaces, and trails subject to conditions; establishing leash and waste clean-up requirements; prohibiting animals running at -large within parks, open spaces, or trails; and revising park, open spaces and trail descriptions 43-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Division 6 Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Overtaking and Passing, Section 9-7-321.306 Roadways Laned For Traffic By Removing The reference to Three Lanes of Travel, adding references to the Designated Pavement Markings and/or official traffic control devices and amending the provision which allows for driving in the center lane of travel in preparation for making a left turn when nearest the driveway or intersection where a driver intends to turn, and removing the Slow Moving Vehicle Section 44-13 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 adding an Additional Study Area 45-13 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 adding an Additional Study Area 46-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 11 Land Subdivision, Section 16-11-2 Applicability by adding an Additional Study Area 47-13 Amending The City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 13 Site Design Standards, Section 16-13-2 Applicability by adding an Additional Study Area August 19, 2013 None September 3, 2013 48-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 6 Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers; Junk and Auto Salvage Dealers, Article A Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers, Section 4-6A- 7 Proof of Financial Responsibility, and Article B Junk Dealers and Auto Salvage Dealers, Section 4-6B-7 Proof of Financial Responsibility by deleting the requirement of liability insurance October 7, 2013 None October 21, 2013 49-13 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by Reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1828 Carter Road from OR Office Residential to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District 50-13 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2612, 2614, and 2616 University from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and R-1 Single -Family Residential District to OR Office Residential District 51-13 Amending Title 16 of the city of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 4396 Peru Road from R-1 Single -Family Residential District to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District November 4, 2013 52-13 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1822 Creek Wood Drive from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District with conditions to R-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential District December 2, 2013 53-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 4 Nuisances, Section 6-4-4 Public Nuisances Prohibited; Authority to Abate by Allowing Issuance of a Municipal Infraction for the Creation, Maintenance, or Continuation of a Public Nuisance 54-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation And Environment, Chapter 7 Hazardous Waste, Substances and Conditions, Section 6-7-3 Cleanup Required; and Title 7 Police, Fire and Public Safety, Chapter 2 Fire Department, Section 7-2-2 Service Charges and Section 7-2-3 Standby Service by changing all references of "Chief of the Fire Department" to "Fire Chief' December 16, 2013 55-13 Amending City of Dubuque code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, fire, and Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Section 7-5A-16 Hunting and Target Practice Permitted by changing "firearm or other weapon" to "shotgun" for Code consistency. 56-13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Section 9-7-321.302 Overtaking, Passing on Right to mirror State Code