Supplement No. 16 - Code of Ordinances - November, 2014STERLING CODIFIERS
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DUBUQUE, Iowa
Supplement No. 16/November, 2014
Includes Ordinances: 38-14 through 43-14, 46-14 through
52-14 and code change
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VOLUME I'
Preface
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
TableOf Contents, Title 1, Administration
and following page
Preface
Table Of Contents, Title 1, Administration
and following two pages
TITLE 2: 2-3-1, Chapter 3, Investment Oversight
2-3-1, Chapter 3, Investment Oversight p
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TITLE 3:
Title 3, Revenue And Taxation
3-4B-1, Chapter 4, Article B. Enterprise
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TITLE 5:
Title 5, Transit System
and following two pages
(entire Title)
Title 3, Revenue And Taxation
3-4B, Chapter 4, Article B. Enterprise
Title 5, Transit System
and following two pages
TITLE 10:
10-7-8, 10-7-8: Launching, Removing Boat
10-7-8, 10-7-8: Launching, Removing Boat and -following page . .
and following page
TITLE 12:
Title, 12, Airport
and following seven pages
(entire Title)
VOLUME II
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Table Of Contents, Title 1, Administration
and following page
Title 12, Airport
and following ten pages
Table Of Contents, Title 1, Administration
and following two pages
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TITLE 13:
Title 13, Public Utilities
13-2D-2, Authorized Representative Of
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TITLE 14:
14-1H-2, foot below the roof and terminate
14-2-3, vided, that a fee is paid for each
TITLE 16:
16-2-3, tions forwhich necessary permits
16-2-3, Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
16 2-3, Yard, Required: See definition
16-5-2, dwellings and related recreational
16-5-3, 16-5-3: R-2 Two -Family Residential
and following page
16-5-4, 16-5-4: R -2A Alternate Two -Family
16-5-5, 16-5-5: R-3 Moderate Density
and following page
16-5-6, 16-5-6: R-4 Multi -Family Residential'
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16-7, Chapter 7, Supplemental Use. Regulations
16-7-4, 16-7-4: Adult Entertainment
16-8-5-10, B. A gas station may be allowed in
16-8-5-10, Vehicle salesor rental. A vehicle`
16-9-5, peculiar to the property is claimed
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16-11-2, C. Southwest Arterial Corridor
16-13-2, 1. Urban Renewal Districts
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INDEX:
- A-, Accessibility Code For Readily Achievable
-B-, Bicycles (cont.)
- C-, Central Market (cont.)
and following four pages
-H-, Human Rights (cont.)
and following page
- P-, Parks And Recreation (cont.)
and following four pages
- U-, Unified Development..., Overlay Districts
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Title 13, Public Utilities
13-2D-2, Authorized Representative Of
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13-2E-1, Chapter 2, Article E. Fats, Oils
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13-2D-12, Further orders and directives)
14-1H-2, foot below the 'roof and terminate
14-2-3, vided, that a fee is paid for each
16-2-3, tions for which necessary permits
16-2-3, Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
16-2-3, Yard, Required: See definition
16-5-2, dwellings and related recreational
and following page
16-5-3, 16-5-3: R-2 Two -Family Residential
and following page
16-5-4, 16-5-4: R -2A Alternate Two -Family
16-5-5, 16-5-5: R-3 Moderate Density
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16-5-6, 16-5-6: R-4 Multi -Family Residential
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16-7, Chapter 7, Supplemental Use Regulations
16-7-4, 16-7-4: Adult Entertainment
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16-8-5-10, B. A gas station may be allowed in
16-8-5-10, Vehicle sales or rental. A vehicle
16-9-5, peculiar to the property is claimed
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16-11-2, C. Southwest Arterial Corridor
16-13-2, 1. Urban Renewal Districts
- A-, Accessibility Code For Readily Achievable
and following page
- B-, Bicycles (cont.)
- C-, Central Market (cont.)
and ;following three pages
- H-, Human Rights (cont.)
and following two pages
- P-, Parks And Recreation (cont.)
and following five pages
-U-, Unified Development..., Overlay Districts
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PREFACE
This city code of the city of Dubuque, as supple-
mented, contains ordinances up to and including
ordinance 37-14, passed June 2, 2014. Ordi-
nances of the city adopted after said ordinance
supersede the provisions of this city 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.
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City of Dubuque
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 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
Environmental Stewardship
Advisory Commission 6
Board Of Library Trustees 7
Arts And Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission 8
Sister City Relationships
Advisory Commission 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 4B
Speculative Shell Buildings
Of Community Development
Organizations And For Profit
Entities 4C
Residential Relocation Assis-
tance 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 4
Solicitor's License 5
Pawnbrokers And Secondhand
Dealers; Junk And Auto
Salvage Dealers 6
Pawnbrokers And Second-
hand Dealers 6A
Junk Dealers And Auto
Salvage Dealers 6B
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TITLE 4 (cont.)
Vehicles For Hire And Public
Transportation 7
Nonmotorized Vehicles 7A
Motorized Vehicles For Hire 7B
Adult Entertainment Establish-
ments
TITLE 5
Transit System
Transit Advisory Board;
General Provisions
TITLE 6
Health, Housing, Sanitation
And Environment
Drug Paraphernalia 5B
Crime Property 5C
Parental Responsibility 5D
Social Host Responsibility 5E
Animal Control 6
Miscellaneous Provisions 6A
Dogs And Cats 6B
8 Rabies Control 6C
Dangerous Animals 6D
Potentially Vicious Dogs 6E
Bicycles 7
1
Health And Safety Regulations 1
Food Establishments And Hotel
Sanitation 2
Ambulances 3
Nuisances 4
Noises 5
Housing Regulations 6
Hazardous Waste, Substances
And Conditions
Trees And Weeds
Fire Prevention Regulations
TITLE 7
Police, Fire And Public Safety
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
7 Registration, Certification Of
8 Title, And Proof Of Security
9 Against Financial Liability
Special Antitheft Law
Drivers' Licenses
Obedience To And Effect Of
Traffic Laws 5
Powers Of Local Authorities 6
Operation 7
Pedestrians' Rights And Duties 8
Special Stops Required 9
Miscellaneous Rules 10
School Buses 11
Equipment 12
Size, Weight And Load 13
Police Department 1
Fire Department 2
Emergency Management 3
Alarm System Permits 4
Offenses 5
General Offenses 5A
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City of Dubuque
TITLE 9 (cont.)
Parking
Impoundment Of Vehicles
Miscellaneous City Provisions ... 16
Community Teleprogramming
Commission (Rep. by
14 Ord. 5-12, 2-6-2012) 3B
15 Cable Regulatory Commission
(Rep. by Ord. 5-12, 2-6-2012) 3C
Rates And General
Regulations 3D
Cable Services Customer
Service Standards 3E
Gas Franchise 4
Electric Franchises 5
Interstate Power Company 5A
Maquoketa Valley Electric
Cooperative 5B
Procedure For Licensing
Electric Transmission
Line Companies 6
TITLE 10
Public Ways And Property
Streets, Sidewalks And Other
Public Places 1
Excavations 2
Encroachments On Public Places 3
Waste Collection Receptacles 3A
Newsracks 3B
Projecting Signs 3C
Other Encroachments 3D
Sidewalk Cafes 3E
Mailboxes 3F
Parades, Assemblies And
Special Events 4
Parks And Recreation 5
Administration 5A
Use Regulations 5B
Specific Parks, Open Spaces
And Trails 5C
Railroads 6
Boats, Boating And Waterfront
Structures
Valet Drop Off Parking;
Permit Requirements
TITLE 12
Airport
Administration And Enforcement 1
General Regulations 2
3
Airport Zoning Regulations
TITLE 13
7 Public Utilities
8 Water Use And Service
Connections
TITLE 11
Rights Of Way
Nonfranchised Communications
Systems
Cable Right Of Way Regulations
Cable Communications
Open Video Systems
Cable Television
Cable Franchise Agreement .
1
1A
Water Meters 1B
Rates 1C
Cross Connection Control 1D
Sewers And Sewage Disposal . 2
Discharge Regulations 2A
Private Disposal Systems;
1 Private Haulers
.. 2 Rates
2A Industrial Pretreatment
2B Program 2D
3 Gas Main Connections 3
. 3A Stormwater Management 4
2B
2C
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TITLE 13 (cont.)
IIIicit Connections And
Discharges To Storm Sewer
System 5
Solid Waste 6
City Or Private Collection
Service 6A
TITLE 14
Building And Development
Building Codes 1
Building Code And Regulations . 1A
Residential Code 1B
Energy Conservation Code . . . 1C
Electrical Code 1O
Fire Code And Regulations . . . 1E
Mechanical Code 1F
FueI Gas Code 1G
Plumbing Code 1H
Accessibility Code For Readily
Achievable Changes 11
Building Conoiruntion, Demoli-
tion And Moving 2
Dangerous Buildings 3
Licensing Of Vacant And/Or
Abandoned Buildings 4
Historic Buildings 5
Historic Preservation (Rep. by
Ord. 52-09. 10-19-2009) 6
Condominium Conversions And
Transfers To Multiple
Housing Cooperative 7
Exterior Storage Containers
And Storage Trailers
Swimming Pools
Signs (Rep. by Ord. 52-09.
10-18-3009) 10
Flood Areas 11
Erosion And Sediment Control . . 12
Solar Thermal Licenses 13
Solar Thermal System Permits
And Inspections 14
TITLE 15
Planning And Zoning
Comprehensive Plan 1
Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission 2
TITLE 16
Unified Development Code
PART 1. GENERAL PROVSONS
TUe, Purpose And General
Provisions 1
Definitions 2
PART II. LAND USE REGULATIONS
Land Use General Provisions 3
Nonconformities 4
Zoning Districts 5
Overlay Districts 6
Supplemental Use Regulations 7
Zoning Board Of Adjustment
Applications And Procedures . . 8
Zoning Advisory Commission
Applications And Procedures . . 9
Historic Preservation Commission
Applications And Procedures . . . 10
PART III. LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS
Land Subdivision 11
8 Site Plans 12
9 Site Design Standards 13
Parking 14
Signs 15
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INDEX
City of Dubuque
2-3-1
CHAPTER 3
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-3-1: Commission Created
2-3-2: Appointment; Composition; Terms
2-3-3: Powers And Duties
2-3-4: Reports Provided
2-3-5: Rules
2-3-6: Meetings
2-3-7: Policies Applicable To Commission Operations
2-3-3
2-3-1: COMMISSION CREATED: The investment oversight advisory
commission is hereby created. (2007 Code § 2-231)
2-3-2: APPOINTMENT; COMPOSITION; TERMS:
A. The investment oversight advisory commission members shall be
appointed by the city council. The commission shall be made up of
five (5) members of the community with knowledge about invest-
ments and finance but with no affiliation with a firm or corporation
which does now or may in the future provide investment or financial
advice or services to the city.
B. Members appointed shall serve three (3) year terms. (2007 Code
§ 2-232)
2-3-3: POWERS AND DUTIES: The investment oversight advisory
commission shall:
A. Review the actions and decisions of the finance director -city
treasurer and the city's money managers for compliance with the
city's investment policy and report any noncompliance to the city
council;
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B. Recommend, as needed, changes in the city's investment policy to
the city council; and
C. Review the investment performance of the city and the city's money
managers and report to the city council concerning same at least
quarterly. (2007 Code § 2-233)
2-3-4: REPORTS PROVIDED: The finance director -city treasurer
shall provide the investment oversight advisory commission
monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the finance director -city treasurer
and the city's financial advisors. (2007 Code § 2-234)
2-3-5: RULES: The commission may adopt, amend or rescind such
rules as may be necessary for the conduct of its business.
(2007 Code § 2-235)
2-3-6: MEETINGS:
A. The commission shall meet not less than quarterly as it determines
appropriate.
B. A quorum of the commission shall be three (3) members. A majority
of the members present and voting shall be necessary for the
passage of any motion. The chairperson shall vote as a member of
the commission. (2007 Code § 2-236)
2-3-7: POLICIES APPLICABLE TO COMMISSION OPERATIONS:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary and
procurement policies of the city shall govern the commission in all of its
operations. (2007 Code § 2-238)
City of Dubuque
TITLE 3
REVENUE AND TAXATION
Subject Chapter
Property Tax 1
Revitalization Areas 23
Hotel And Motel Tax
Economic Development 4
3
Industrial Projects 4A4B
Enterprise Zone Commission
Speculative Shell Buildings Of Community
Development Organizations And For 4C
Profit Entities 4C
Residential Relocation Assistance Program
City of Dubuque
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CHAPTER 4
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE B. ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION
SECTION:
3-4B-1:
3-4B-2:
3-4B-3:
3-4B-4:
3-4B-5:
3-4B-6:
Commission Created
Composition
Term; Filling Of Vacancies; Compensation
Organization
Procedures For Operations
Duties
3-4B-2
3-4B-1: COMMISSION CREATED: There is hereby created an
enterprise zone commission. (2007 Code § 15-53)
3-4B-2: COMPOSITION: The commission created by this article shall
consist of the following nine (9) members: one representative
of an international labor organization, one member chosen by the Iowa
department of economic development, one representative of the city
council, one member of the Northeast Iowa Community College board of
directors, one member of the city's long range planning advisory
commission, one representative of the local Iowa Workforce Development
Center and three (3) at large members selected by the first six (6)
representatives, one of whom shall be a representative of that area within a
certified zone that also meets the requirements for eligibility for an urban
enterprise community under title XIII of the federal omnibus budget
reconciliation act of 1993. Notwithstanding any other section of this code,
ast
members of the comsion representing the Workforce Development shall Collegewa Community
and the Iowa not be required
to be residents of the city. (2007 Code § 15-54)
City of Dubuque
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3-4B-4
3-4B-3: TERM; FILLING OF VACANCIES; COMPENSATION:
A. Term: The term of office of a member of the commission shall be
three (3) years.
B. Removal Of Member: A commission member may be removed at any
time with or without cause by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all members
of the city council.
C. Filling Vacancy: A vacancy on the commission caused by resignation
or otherwise shall be filled for the unexpired term by the same
procedure as when the commission was first established.
D. Compensation: Members of the commission shall serve without
compensation. (2007 Code § 15-55)
3-4B-4: ORGANIZATION:
A. Officers: The commission shall choose annually, at its first regular
meeting of the calendar year, one of its members to act as
chairperson, and another of its members to act as vice chairperson
to perform all of the duties of the chairperson during the
chairperson's absence or disability.
B. Rules And Regulations: The commission shall adopt such rules and
regulations governing its organization and procedures as it may
deem necessary, consistent with the following:
1. The commission shall meet as necessary to fulfill the purposes for
which the commission was created.
2. The commission shall follow the rules prescribed by law for
enterprise zone commissions.
3. Members of the commission shall attend at least two-thirds (2/3) of
all meetings within any consecutive twelve (12) month period. If any
member fails to attend such prescribed number of meetings, such
failure shall constitute grounds for the commission to recommend to
the city council that said member be removed. Attendance of all
members shall be entered on the minutes.
4. The commission shall file with the city clerk a copy of the minutes
of each meeting of the commission within ten (10) working days after
such meeting. (2007 Code § 15-57)
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3-4B-5: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONS: All administrative,
personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement policies of
the city shall govern the commission in all its operations. (2007 Code
§ 15-58)
3-4B-6: DUTIES: The commission shall review applications for tax
incentives and assistance for eligible businesses based on
criteria specified by law and shall transmit its recommendation, along with
the application, to the Iowa department of economic development for its
review and decision. (2007 Code § 15-56)
City of Dubuque
TITLE 5
TRANSIT SYSTEM
Subject
Transit Advisory Board; General Provisions 1
Chapter
City of Dubuque
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5-1-1
CHAPTER 1
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION:
5-1-1: Board Appointment; Term; Officers
5-1-2: Quorum; Voting Requirement
5-1-3: Powers And Duties Of Board
5-1-4: Meetings
5-1-5: Procedures For Operations
5-1-6: Fare Increase Or Reduction In Service, Procedure
5-1-1: BOARD APPOINTMENT; TERM; OFFICERS:
A. Appointment; Term: The transit advisory board shall comprise five
(5) trustees appointed by the city council. All appointments shall be
for a term of three (3) years or until a successor has been appointed
and qualified.
ect from its own
er a
B. Officers: rsoneandnalt sedvisory cretary whodshalllll serve for such terms as
chairpersonandthe
cha
board shall determine. (2007 Code § 46-68)
5-1-2: QUORUM; VOTING REQUIREMENT: Three (3) members of
the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. All action of the board shall be by resolution and the affirmative
vote of at least three (3) members shall be necessary for the adoption of
any resolution. (2007 Code § 46-69)
5-1-3: POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD: The board shall:
A. Advise the city council on executing agreements and grants relating
to the transit system operation and the purchase of new equipment.
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B. Advise the city council on rates, fares or charges for the trans-
portation of passengers and any incidental services and the rates or
charges to be made for advertising in buses or any other facility.
(2007 Code § 46-71)
5-1-4: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The board shall meet not less than bimonthly on a
regularly scheduled day.
B. Attendance Requirement: Members of the board shall attend at least
two-thirds (2/3) of all regularly scheduled meetings within any twelve
(12) month period. If any member does not attend such prescribed
number of meetings, it shall constitute grounds for the board to
recommend to the city council that said member be replaced.
Attendance of all members shall be entered on the minutes.
C. Copies Of Minutes Filed With Clerk: The board shall file with the city
clerk a copy of the minutes of each regular and special meeting of
the board within ten (10) working days after each such meeting.
(2007 Code § 46-74)
5-1-5: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONS: All administrative,
personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement policies of
the city shall govern the board in all of its operations. (2007 Code § 46-75)
5-1-6: FARE INCREASE OR REDUCTION IN SERVICE, PROCE-
DURE:
A. Public Hearing; Notice: Prior to the adoption of any fare increase or
a substantial reduction in service by the city council, the city council
shall set a time and place for public hearing on such proposed fare
increase or reduction in service, and shall cause a notice of the time
and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the city at least ten (10) and not more than thirty (30)
days prior to such hearing.
B. Contents Of Notice: The notice shall state the time and place of
hearing, shall include a summary of the proposed fare increase or
reduction in service level, shall indicate who the increase or
reduction will affect, shall indicate the date the increase or reduction
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will take effect, and shall request that interested persons comment,
in writing filed with the city clerk prior to the time of the public
hearing or in person at the public hearing, on the proposed increase
or reduction. The notice shall also state that any comments
submitted will be considered by the city council, and that following
the public hearing, the city council will act to adopt or reject the
proposed fare increase or reduction in service. (2007 Code § 46-76)
City of Dubuque
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10-7-8
10-7-8: LAUNCHING, REMOVING BOAT FROM WATER AT
PUBLIC LAUNCHING RAMPS:
A. No passenger shall occupy a motor vehicle being used to launch a
boat at any of the public ramps.
B. No passenger sheboat from the water and the pulling of theboat
loccupy aboat during the ler
the in
up
removal of th
the ramp. (2007 Code § 10-31)
10-7-9: REPAIRS TO BOATS AT PUBLIC LAUNCHING RAMPS:
Repair work to boats and motors shall not be conducted while
boats are tied to any public launching ramp except in those emergency
situations where reasonable likelihood of injury to property or persons
exists or would exist if the repairs were not made. (2007 Code § 10-32)
10-7-10: WATER OPERATION RULES: An owner or operator of a
watercraft operating in waters under the jurisdiction of the city
shall conform to the following rules:
A. Careful Operation: An operator of a motorboat or watercraft shall at
allent
times navigate antin a careful ot to endangerdtheulivesranner and at
property of
such a ratee speed peed as
others.
B. Areas Of No Wake Speed: An owner, operator or person in
command or control of any powerboat shall operate the powerboat or
permit it to be operated at no wake speed in any of the following
areas:
1. Within one hundred feet (100') of any person in the water;
2. Within two hundred feet (200') of any quay or landing float to
which boats are made fast or that is used for embarking or
discharging passengers; and
3. In the Ice harbor and Dove harbor.
C. Obstructing Public Landings: No person shall anchor a boat for
fishon
of the cityoinoth suchr purposes
tion as to obstruct access to public landings.
of the enp
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D. Precautions During Mooring: The operator of a boat or any other
type of watercraft, when mooring the craft, shall exercise reasonable
precautions to make sure that the vessel or craft will not go adrift,
and that the action of the water will not cause it to injure or endanger
the property of others. (2007 Code § 10-33)
10-7-11: REMOVAL OF SUNKEN, DERELICT OR ABANDONED
CRAFT: The city manager may direct the removal and
destruction of any sunken, derelict or abandoned craft, float or boathouse
when the city manager determines that the same constitutes a nuisance.
The owner of any such craft, float or boathouse shall remove the same
when directed to do so by the city manager. (2007 Code § 10-34)
10-7-12: NO PARKING AREAS: The city manager is hereby
authorized and empowered to establish "no parking areas" on
riverfront property areas and, when any such areas shall be established by
ordinance, and signs have been posted giving notice, it shall therefore be
unlawful for the owner or operator of any motor vehicle or boat trailer to
park the same in such areas. (2007 Code § 10-35)
10-7-13: ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED:
A. Places And Hours Of Restriction:
1. No person shall swim, ice skate or operate a vessel towing a
person or persons on water skis, surfboard or similar device, nor
shall any person engage in waterskiing, surfboarding or similar
activity at any time in the following areas:
a. Dubuque marina harbor.
b. Bissell harbor.
c. Schmitt harbor.
d. Dove harbor, Seventh Street area.
e. Ice harbor.
2. In all other areas under the jurisdiction of the city, no person shall
swim, ice skate or operate a vessel towing a person or persons on
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10-7-13
water skis, surfboard or similar device, nor shall any person engage
in waterskiing, surfboarding or similar activity at any time between
the hours of one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to sunrise.
B. Schmitt Harbor And Hithin five huworne reet ndredoat feeR (500') of amps: No person
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swim or ice skate
harbor boat ramp and the Hawthorne Street boat ramp.
C. Riverview Park: No person shall swim or wade in the waters adjacent
to Riverview park.
D. Rivers Edge Plaza Or
he Rivers'No EdgepPla�a or the r verwalkn sall swim or wade in
the waters adjacent to t
E. Use Or Consumption Of Liquor, Wine Or Beer: It shall be unlawful
for any person to use or consume alcoholic liquors, wines or beer in
the Hawthorne Street area described as being that section of land
bordered on the east by the Mississippi River, on the south by the
Peosta Channel, on the west by the mooring slips of the Dubuque
marina, and on the north by Volunteer Drive; provided, however, the
dispensing of beer for consumption in the Hawthorne Street area
shall be permitted by a licensed beer permit holder who has obtained
written approval from the city manager authorizing the use of the
Hawthorne Street area for such purpose. (2007 Code § 10-36)
10-7-14: DRIVING Oe ER I oE•a anyf No person
onhall the opce tsurfacewofoany
bile
or motor
waterway. (2007 Code § 10-37)
City of Dubuque
TITLE 12
AIRPORT
Subject Chapter
Administration And Enforcement 1
General Regulations 2
Airport Zoning Regulations 3
City of Dubuque
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SECTION:
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Airport Commission
Airport Manager
Airport Zoning Commission
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12-1-1: AIRPORT COMMISSION:
A. Powers, Generally: The airport commission of the city shall have and
exercise the powers to manage and control the regional airport of the
city, except that such commission shall not have the power to sell
such airport. (2007 Code § 4-40)
B. Powers, Rule Making: The airport commission shall promulgate and
put in force such rules and regulations as shall be deemed
necessary and appropriate for the order, operation, management,
control and supervision of the regional airport. (2007 Code § 4-41)
C. Powers, Control Of Funds: All funds derived from taxation or
otherwise for airport purposes shall be under the control of the
airport commission of the city for the purposes of management,
operation and control of the regional airport and shall be deposited
with the finance director -city treasurer to the credit of the airport
commission and shall be disbursed only on the written warrant or
order of the airport commission including the payment of all
indebtedness arising from the acquisition and construction of airports
and the maintenance, operation and extension thereof. (2007 Code
§ 4-42)
D. Oath: Each member of the airport commission of the city shall qualify
by taking the oath of office. (2007 Code § 4-43)
E. Certification Of Annual Tax Levy: The airport commission of the city
shall annually, certify the amount of tax within the limitations of law
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to be levied for airport purposes and upon such certification, the city
council may include such amount in its budget. (2007 Code § 4-44)
F. Annual Report: The airport is audited as part of the annual external
city audit and such report is available for review at the Carnegie -
Stout Free Public Library and city clerk's office. (2007 Code § 4-45)
G. Appointment; Terms; Compensation:
1. The airport commission shall have a membership of five (5)
persons appointed by the city council for four (4) year terms. Such
members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 65-05, 12-5-2005)
2. The commission shall elect from its own members, a chairperson,
vice chair and a secretary who shall serve for such terms as the
commission shall determine. (2007 Code § 4-46)
12-1-2: AIRPORT MANAGER:
A. Office Created: The office of airport manager is hereby created, who
shall perform such duties as shall from time to time be required.
(2007 Code § 4-56)
B. Duties: In addition to general management and supervision of the
airport, including the regulation of all activities connected therewith,
the airport manager shall be responsible for all activities of the civil
landing area, the continued maintenance of adequate personnel,
protective facilities, and records of all flight operations as may be
required by the federal aviation administration; prohibit the operation
of civil aircraft in violation of any rules or regulations prescribed by
the federal aviation administration; issue all permits approved by the
airport commission; and collect all fees prescribed by ordinances of
the city or the rules and regulations provided for in this title. (2007
Code § 4-57)
12-1-3: AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION:
A. Commission Established: There is hereby established a joint
commission to be known as the airport zoning commission of the
county and city. (2007 Code § 4-61)
B. Composition: The commission established by this section shall be
composed of five (5) members selected and appointed as follows:
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1. Two (2) members selected by the city council;
2. Two (2) members selected by the board of supervisors of this
county;
3. One member selected by the four (4) members selected by the
city council and county board of supervisors. (2007 Code § 4-62)
C. Terms: The terms of the members of the commission established by
this section shall be for four (4) years. (2007 Code § 4-63)
D. Powers And Duties:
1. The commission established by this section shall make
recommendations to the board of supervisors of the county and the
city council as to the boundaries of the original airport hazard area in
the county and the appropriate regulations and restrictions to be
enforced therein. Such commission shall, with due diligence, prepare
a preliminary report on such matters and hold public hearings
thereon before submitting its final report.
2. The commission shall have such other powers and duties as may
hereafter be assigned to it by joint resolution of the board of
supervisors of the county and the city council. (2007 Code § 4-64)
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CHAPTER 2
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Name
Limitations On Use
Government Regulations Adopted; Conformance
Permits Required
Registration Required
Waiver And Indemnification Of City
Violations; Ejection Of Offenders
Off Airport Car Rental Business
Parking Lots Established; Fees
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12-2-1: NAME: The airport located in Table Mound township now the
property of the city is hereby named "Dubuque regional
airport". (2007 Code § 4-1)
12-2-2: LIMITATIONS ON USE: Only aircraft and airmen licensed by
the federal aviation administration of the United States
department of transportation shall operate on or over the airport; provided,
however, that this restriction shall not apply to public aircraft of the federal
government or of a state, territory or possession, or of a political
subdivision thereof, or to aircraft licensed by a foreign country with which
the United States has a reciprocal agreement covering the operation of
such licensed aircraft. (2007 Code § 4-2)
12-2-3: GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS ADOPTED; CONFOR-
MANCE:
A. Adoption: The federal air regulations as established by the federal
aviation administration are hereby adopted by reference and made a
part of this chapter except where they are in conflict with the federal
regulations. (2007 Code § 4-3)
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B. Conformance Required: No person shall navigate any aircraft over,
land upon, or fly the same from, or service, maintain, or repair any
aircraft upon the airport, or conduct any aircraft operations on or
from the airport otherwise than in conformity with the requirements of
the federal aviation administration. (2007 Code § 4-4)
12-2-4: PERMITS REQUIRED:
A. Aviation: No person shall use the airport as a base or terminal for
the carrying on of commercial aviation, the carrying of passengers,
freight, express, mail, or for student flying, communications or other
commercial or private purpose, without first securing a permit from
the airport commission and paying the fees and charges prescribed
for such privileges, uses, or services rendered. (2007 Code § 4-6)
B. Concessionaires: No person shall engage in the sale of refreshments
or of any other commodity, gasoline, oil, or any other merchandise,
or render any services for hire within the confines of the airport
without having first secured a permit from the airport commission
and paid, or made satisfactory arrangements to pay, such fees or
other sums of money as may be fixed and determined by the airport
commission for such privilege or concession. (2007 Code § 4-7)
12-2-5: REGISTRATION REQUIRED: The names, addresses,
telephone numbers, and nature of business or occupation of
all persons stationed or employed upon the city airport or receiving
instruction thereon, or operating therefrom, shall be registered at the
administration office of the airport, except United States officers or
personnel. (2007 Code § 4-8)
12-2-6: WAIVER AND INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY: The
permission granted by the airport commission to use the
airport and its facilities, or to fly to, from or over the same, shall be at all
times conditioned upon the assumption of full responsibility therefor by
every person exercising or taking advantage of such permission. It shall be
a further condition thereof that each person, as a consideration for the use
of the airport and for its facilities, shall at all times release, hold harmless
and indemnify the city, its officials and their agents and employees from any
and all responsibility, liability, loss or damage resulting to any such person,
or caused by or on his behalf and incident to the manner in which the
airport is operated, constructed or maintained, or served from within or
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without, or used from without. The use of the airport by any person for any
purpose, or the paying of fees therefor, or the taking off or landing of
aircraft thereon shall be itself an acknowledgment that such person accepts
such privileges on the condition herein set forth. (2007 Code § 4-9)
12-2-7: VIOLATIONS; EJECTION OF OFFENDERS: Any person
operating or handling any aircraft or vehicle in violation of the
provisions of this title, the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, or
amendments thereto, or who refuses to comply therewith shall be promptly
removed and ejected from the airport by or under authority of the airport
manager, and, upon the written order of the airport manager, may be
denied the further use of the airport and its facilities for such length of time
as may be required to ensure the safety of the airport and the public and its
interest therein. (2007 Code § 4-10)
12-2-8: OFF AIRPORT CAR RENTAL BUSINESS: No person
operating a car rental business shall pick up a person at the
airport for the purpose of renting to such person a car or other motor
vehicle without a prior written agreement with the airport commission to
conduct such car rental business. (2007 Code § 4-11)
12-2-9: PARKING LOTS ESTABLISHED; FEES:
A. Rules And Regulations: The airport commission is authorized and
directed to establish parking rules and regulations for the parking
lots at the Dubuque regional airport.
B. Parking Spaces And Traffic Lanes: The airport commission shall
establish and designate by suitable markings, parking spaces and
traffic lanes on airport parking lots. It shall be unlawful to park any
motor vehicle in such a position that the same shall not be entirely
within such marked parking space or to park in other than marked
parking spaces.
C. Parking Fees: The airport commission is authorized to establish
parking fees at the airport. It shall be unlawful for any person to park
at the airport without paying the established parking fee. (2007 Code
§ 4-21)
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CHAPTER 3
AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS
Short Title
Definitions
Board Of Adjustment
Zones
Height Limitations
Land And Nonconforming Use Restrictions
Appeals
Enforcement
Conflicting Regulations
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12-3-1: SHORT TITLE: This chapter shall be known and may be
cited as the DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT ZONING
RESOLUTION. (2007 Code § 4-71)
12-3-2: DEFINITIONS: As used in this chapter, unless the context
otherwise requires, certain terms and words shall be
construed as provided in this section:
The Dubuque regional airport and the lands
embraced by the description as provided in the
most current exhibit A documentation located at
the airport administrative offices.
Any structure or tree or use of land which would
exceed the federal obstruction standards as
contained in code of federal regulations,
sections 77.21, 77.23 and 77.25 as revised
March 4, 1972, and which obstructs the
airspace required for the flight of aircraft and
landing or takeoff at an airport or is otherwise
AIRPORT:
AIRPORT HAZARD:
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hazardous to such landing or taking off of
aircraft.
AIRPORT Latitude 42 degrees 24'07°16", longitude 90
REFERENCE POINT: degrees 42'34°14". Airport elevation one
thousand seventy six feet (1,076') mean sea
level.
BOARD:
USABLE LANDING
AREA:
The airport zoning board of adjustment created
by the provisions of section 12-3-3 of this
chapter.
That portion of the airport which is used or
intended to be used for actual landings or
takeoffs of aircraft at the airport. (2007 Code
§ 4-72)
12-3-3: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
A. Board Established; Composition; Terms: An airport zoning board of
adjustment is hereby established which shall consist of five (5)
members, two (2) to be selected by the city council, two (2) to be
selected by the board of supervisors of the county and an additional
member who shall act as chairman of the board to be selected by a
majority vote of the members selected by the city and the county.
The terms of the members of the board shall be for five (5) years.
(2007 Code § 4-81)
B. Procedures: The procedures and the conduct of the affairs of the
board established by this section shall be in accordance with the
provisions of section 414.9, code of Iowa. (2007 Code § 4-82)
C. Powers: The airport zoning board of adjustment shall have the
following powers:
1. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in
any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an
administrative official in the enforcement of this chapter.
2. To authorize in specific cases such variances from the terms of
this chapter as will not be contrary to the public interest, when the
board shall find that, owing to special conditions, a literal application
or enforcement of the regulations would result in practical difficulty or
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unnecessary hardship, if the variances are in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of this chapter and the code of Iowa and
would do substantial justice. The board in allowing variances may
impose such reasonable conditions as it may deem necessary to
effectuate the purposes of this chapter including the reservation of
the right to the city and county, or either of them, at the expense of
such city or county to install, operate and maintain such markers and
lights as such city or county shall deem to be necessary to indicate
presence
to the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport, the p
of an airport hazard. Every variation granted or denied by the board
shall be accompanied by a written findings of fact based upon sworn
testimony and evidence specifying the reasons for granting or
denying the variation. (2007 Code § 4-83)
D. Scope Of Authority On Appeals: In exercising its powers on appeal,
the board established by this section may reverse or affirm wholly or
partly or may modify the order, requirement,
decision or
detd
have all of
the powers
aofficer from whom the appeal iht to be made and to that s aken.11(2007 Code
the powers of the
§ 4-84)
E. Required Vote On Decisions: The concurring vote of a majority of the
board established by this section shall be necessary to reverse any
order, requirement, decision or determination of any administrative
official or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter on which
it is required to pass under this chapter or to effect any variation
from the terms thereof. (2007 Code § 4-85)
F. Review Of Decisions: Review of decisions of the board established
by this section shall be in accordance with sections 414.15 to
414.19, inclusive, of the code of Iowa. (2007 Code § 4-86)
12-3-4: ZONES:
A. Generally: In order to carry out the purpose of this chapter, airport
airspace is created by this section embracing the area in and around
the boundaries of the airport, which airspace shall be as provided in
this section. (2007 Code § 4-91)
B. Class D Navigable Airspace:
1. The Dubuque regional airport is surrounded by class D navigable
airspace. This airspace is controlled during operating hours of the air
traffic control tower and extends five (5) statute miles from the
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airport and upward to two thousand five hundred feet (2,500') above
ground level.
2. Imaginary surfaces are established with relation to the airport and
each runway. The size, slope, and dimension of each imaginary
surface is based on the category of approach for each designated
runway, as established under CFR 14 part 77. Airport imaginary
surfaces are continually updated and are available from airport
administration. (2007 Code § 4-92)
12-3-5: HEIGHT LIMITATIONS:
A. Generally: Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no structure
or tree shall be erected, created, established, planted or allowed to
grow in any zone described in section 12-3-4 of this chapter to a
height in excess of the height limits established by this section for
the respective zones, nor shall any nonconforming structure or tree
be so replaced, rebuilt, altered, allowed to grow higher, or replanted
in any such zone as to extend to a greater height than the height
thereof prior to such change or as to constitute a greater airport
hazard than it was on March 3, 1952, or at the time of any
amendments to this chapter. (2007 Code § 4-101)
B. Height And Hazard Zoning Map: No obstruction shall be erected,
created, established, planted, or allowed to grow in any imaginary
surface area, in excess of height limits established under CFR 14
part 77 regulations and the Dubuque regional airport height and
hazard limitation map. These height limitations are continually
updated and are available from airport administration. (2007 Code
§ 4-102)
12-3-6: LAND AND NONCONFORMING USE RESTRICTIONS:
A. Land: Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no use
may be made of land in any of the zones described in section 12-3-4
of this chapter, in such a manner as to create electrical interference
with radio communications between aircraft and ground stations,
make it difficult for operators of aircraft to distinguish between lights
on the airport intended for aid in landing or taking off thereat or in
aerial navigation, and other lights, result in glare to the eyes of the
operators of aircraft using the airport, impair visibility in any of such
zones or otherwise make hazardous the landing or taking off of
aircraft at the airport or the maneuvering of aircraft in connection
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with such landings or takeoffs; provided, however, that the mere
height of trees or structures on any land in said zones conforming to
the height restrictions prescribed in section 12-3-5 of this chapter
shall not constitute a use of land in violation of this section. (2007
Code § 4-111)
B. Nonconforming Uses: The regulations prescribed in this chapter shall
not be so construed as to require the removal, lowering, changing or
altering of any nonconforming structure or tree nor as to otherwise
interfere with any nonconforming use of land nor as to require any
change in the construction, alteration or intended use of any
structure, the construction or alteration of which was begun prior to
the effective date of resolution 52-52 and which was diligently
prosecuted and completed within one year from the date thereof;
provided, however, that the owner of any nonconforming structure or
tree is hereby required to permit the city and county, or either of
them, at the expense of such city or county to install, operate and
maintain thereon such markers and lights as shall be deemed by
such city or county to be necessary to indicate to the operators of
aircraft in the vicinity of the airport, the presence of such airport
hazards. (2007 Code § 4-112)
12-3-7: APPEALS:
A. Generally: Appeals to the airport zoning board of adjustment may be
taken by any person aggrieved or by an officer, department, board or
bureau of any municipality or political subdivision affected by any
decision of any administrative officer acting under the terms and
provisions of this chapter. Such appeal shall be taken within a
reasonable time as provided by the Ies of taken Lhe board and with byfiling
Ilboardita
the officer from whom the appeals
notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. The officer from
whom the appeal is taken shall forthwith transmit to the board all the
papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from
was taken. (2007 Code § 4-73)
B. Effect: An appeal pursuant to subsection A of this section shall stay
all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from,
unless
the officer from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the board of
adjustment after the notice of appeal shall have been filed with said
officer that by reason of facts stated in the certificate a stay would, in
the officer's opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property. In each
case, proceedings shall not be stayed otherwise than by a restrain-
ing order which may be granted by the board or by a court of record
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on application on notice to the officer from whom the appeal is taken
to the board and to the appellant and on due cause shown. (2007
Code § 4-74)
12-3-8: ENFORCEMENT: The regulations prescribed by this chapter
shall be administered and enforced by the airport zoning
commission created by section 12-1-1 of this title and a resolution adopted
by the board of supervisors of the county on March 13, 1951. Such
commission may select an administrator of airport zoning regulations to
assist in the performance of its duties, none of whom shall be members of
the board of adjustment. (2007 Code § 4-75)
12-3-9: CONFLICTING REGULATIONS: In the event of any conflict
between the requirements of this chapter and any other
regulations applicable to the same area, the more stringent limitation or
regulation shall govern and prevail. (2007 Code § 4-76)
City of Dubuque
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
Civil Service Commission
Investment Oversight Advisory
Commission
Civic Center Advisory
Commission 4
Housing Agency And Community
Development Commissions
Municipal Housing Agency And
Governing Board (Rep. by Ord.
26-09, 6-1-2009)
Housing Commission
Community Development
Advisory Commission 5C
Trust Fund Advisory
Committee 5D
Environmental Stewardship
Advisory Commission
Board Of Library Trustees
Arts And Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission
Sister City Relationships
Advisory Commission
Safe Community Advisory
Committee (Rep. by Ord.
65-12, 12-17-2012)
9
10
Cable Television Commission 11
TITLE 3
Revenue And Taxation
Property Tax
Revitalization Areas
Hotel And Motel Tax
Economic Development
Industrial Projects
Enterprise Zone Commission
Speculative Shell Buildings
Of Community Development
Organizations And For Profit
Entities 4C
Residential Relocation Assis-
tance Program 4D
1
2
3
4
4A
4B
1
2 TITLE 4
3 Business And License
Regulations
Business Licenses Generally 1
2
Alcoholic Beverages 2A
Liquor, Beer And Wine
5A Licenses And Permits 2B
5B Excursion Boat Admission Fees 3
Central Market 4
Solicitor's License 5
Pawnbrokers And Secondhand
Dealers; Junk And Auto
Salvage Dealers 6
6A
5 Liquor Control
6 Pawnbrokers And Second -
7 hand Dealers
Junk Dealers And Auto
6B
8 Salvage Dealers
City of Dubuque
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TITLE 4 (cont.)
Vehicles For Hire And Public
Transportation
Nonmotorized Vehicles
Motorized Vehicles For Hire
Adult Entertainment Establish-
ments
TITLE 5
Transit System
Transit Advisory Board;
General Provisions
TITLE 6
Health, Housing, Sanitation
And Environment
Drug Paraphernalia 5B
Crime Property 5C
Parental Responsibility 5D
7 Social Host Responsibility 5E
7A Animal Control 6
7B Miscellaneous Provisions 6A
Dogs And Cats 6B
8 Rabies Control 6C
Dangerous Animals 6D
Potentially Vicious Dogs 6E
Bicycles 7
1
Health And Safety Regulations . 1
Food Establishments And Hotel
Sanitation 2
Ambulances 3
Nuisances 4
Noises 5
Housing Regulations 6
Hazardous Waste, Substances
And Conditions
Trees And Weeds
Fire Prevention Regulations
TITLE 7
Police, Fire And Public Safety
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
7 Registration, Certification Of
8 Title, And Proof Of Security
9 Against Financial Liability
Special Antitheft Law
Drivers' Licenses
Obedience To And Effect Of
Traffic Laws 5
Powers Of Local Authorities 6
Operation 7
Pedestrians' Rights And Duties 8
Special Stops Required 9
Miscellaneous Rules 10
School Buses 11
Equipment 12
Size, Weight And Load 13
Police Department 1
Fire Department 2
Emergency Management 3
Alarm System Permits 4
Offenses 5
General Offenses 5A
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3
4
City of Dubuque
TITLE 9 (cont.)
Parking
Impoundment Of Vehicles
Miscellaneous City Provisions ... 16
Community Teleprogramming
Commission (Rep. by
14 Ord. 5-12, 2-6-2012) 3B
15 Cable Regulatory Commission
(Rep. by Ord. 5-12, 2-6-2012) 3C
Rates And General
Regulations 3D
Cable Services Customer
Service Standards 3E
Gas Franchise 4
Electric Franchises 5
Interstate Power Company .. 5A
Maquoketa Valley Electric
Cooperative 5B
Procedure For Licensing
Electric Transmission
Line Companies 6
TITLE 10
Public Ways And Property
Streets, Sidewalks And Other
Public Places 1
Excavations 2
Encroachments On Public Places 3
Waste Collection Receptacles .. 3A
Newsracks 3B
Projecting Signs 3C
Other Encroachments 3D
Sidewalk Cafes 3E
Mailboxes 3F
Parades, Assemblies And
Special Events 4
Parks And Recreation 5
Administration 5A
Use Regulations 5B
Specific Parks, Open Spaces
And Trails 5C
Railroads 6
Boats, Boating And Waterfront
Structures
Valet Drop Off Parking;
Permit Requirements
TITLE 11
TITLE 12
Airport
Administration And Enforcement
General Regulations
Airport Zoning Regulations
TITLE 13
7 Public Utilities
1
2
3
8 Water Use And Service 1
Connections 1A
Water Meters 1B
Rates 1C
Cross Connection Control 1D
Sewers And Sewage Disposal . 2
Discharge Regulations 2A
Rights Of Way
Nonfranchised Communications
Systems 1
Cable Right Of Way Regulations . 2
Cable Communications 2A
Open Video Systems 2B
Cable Television 3
Cable Franchise Agreement ... 3A
Private Disposal Systems;
Private Haulers 2B
Rates 2C
Industrial Pretreatment
Program 2D
Gas Main Connections 3
Stormwater Management 4
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City of Dubuque
TITLE 13 (cont.)
Illicit Connections And
Discharges To Storm Sewer
System 5
Solid Waste 6
City Or Private Collection
Service 6A
TITLE 14
Building And Development
Building Codes 1
Building Code And Regulations . 1A
Residential Code 1B
Energy Conservation Code 1C
Electrical Code 1D
Fire Code And Regulations 1E
Mechanical Code 1F
Fuel Gas Code 1G
Plumbing Code 1H
Accessibility Code For Readily
Achievable Changes 11
Building Construction, Demoli-
tion And Moving 2
Dangerous Buildings 3
Licensing Of Vacant And/Or
Abandoned Buildings 4
Historic Buildings 5
Historic Preservation (Rep. by
Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 6
Condominium Conversions And
Transfers To Multiple
Housing Cooperative
Exterior Storage Containers
And Storage Trailers
Swimming Pools
Signs (Rep. by Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009) 10
Flood Areas 11
Erosion And Sediment Control 12
Solar Thermal Licenses 13
Solar Thermal System Permits
And Inspections 14
7
July 2014
TITLE 15
Planning And Zoning
Comprehensive Plan 1
Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission 2
TITLE 16
Unified Development Code
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title, Purpose And General
Provisions 1
Definitions 2
PART II. LAND USE REGULATIONS
Land Use General Provisions 3
Nonconformities 4
Zoning Districts 5
Overlay Districts 6
Supplemental Use Regulations 7
Zoning Board Of Adjustment
Applications And Procedures 8
Zoning Advisory Commission
Applications And Procedures 9
Historic Preservation Commission
Applications And Procedures ... 10
PART III. LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS
Land Subdivision 11
Site Plans 12
Site Design Standards 13
Parking 14
Signs 15
INDEX
City of Dubuque
TITLE 13
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Subject Chapter
Water Use And Service 1
Connections 1A
1 A
Water Meters 1C
B
Rates 1 C
Cross Connection Control
D
Sewers And Sewage Disposal 2
2
Discharge Regulations 2A2B
Private Disposal Systems; Private Haulers
Rates 2C
2DC
Industrial Pretreatment Program3
Gas Main Connections 4
Stormwater Management
Illicit Connections And Discharges To Storm
Sewer System 5 5
Solid Waste 6
6A
City Or Private Collection Service
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AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE
OF INDUSTRIAL
USER:
BIOCHEMICAL
OXYGEN DEMAND
(BOD(c)):
BUILDING SEWER:
BYPASS:
CITY:
CITY MANAGER:
CONTROL
AUTHORITY:
COOLING WATER:
DIRECT DISCHARGE:
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An authorized representative of an industrial
user may be: a principal executive officer of at
least the level of vice president, if the industrial
user is a corporation; a general partner or
proprietor, if the industrial user is a partnership
or proprietorship, respectively; a duly authorized
representative of the individual designated
above, if the representative is responsible for
the overall operation of the facilities from which
the discharge originates.
The quantity of oxygen utilized in the
biochemical oxidation of organic matter under
standard laboratory procedure, measured at five
(5) days, twenty degrees Celsius (20°C),
expressed in terms of concentration (milligrams
per liter (mg/I)).
A sewer conveying wastewater from the
premises of a user into the city's wastewater
system.
The intentional diversion of waste streams from
any portion of an industrial user's treatment
facility.
The city of Dubuque, Iowa, or the city council of
the city of Dubuque, Iowa.
The city manager of the city of Dubuque, Iowa,
or designee.
Shall refer to the city manager of the city of
Dubuque, Iowa.
The water discharged from any use such as air
conditioning, cooling or refrigeration, or to which
the only pollutant added is heat.
The discharge of treated or untreated
wastewater directly into the waters of the state
of Iowa.
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DIRECTOR:
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
AGENCY (EPA):
GRAB SAMPLE:
HOLDING TANK
WASTE:
The chief administrative officer of a state or
interstate water pollution control agency with an
NPDES permit program approved pursuant to
section 402(b) of the act and an approved state
pretreatment program.
The U.S. environmental protection agency, or
where appropriate the term may also be used
as a designation for the administrator or other
duly authorized official of said agency.
A sample which is taken from a waste stream
on a one time basis with no regard to the flow in
the waste stream and without consideration of
time.
Any waste from holding tanks such as vessels,
chemical toilets, campers, trailers, septic tanks,
and vacuum pump trucks.
INDIRECT The discharge or the introduction of pollutants
DISCHARGE: from any nondomestic source regulated under
section 307(b), (c), or (d), of the act, (33 USC
1317), into the POTW (including holding tanks
wastes discharged into the system).
INDUSTRIAL USER: A source of indirect discharge.
INTERFERENCE:
A discharge which alone or in conjunction with a
discharge or discharges from other sources,
both:
A. Inhibits or disrupts the POTW, its treatment
processes or operations, or its sludge
processes, use or disposal; and
B. Therefore, is a cause of a violation of any
requirement of the POTW's NPDES permit
(including an increase in the magnitude or
duration of a violation) or of the prevention of
sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance
with the following statutory provisions and
regulations or permits issued hereunder (or
more stringent state or local regulations):
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section 405 of the clean water act, the solid
waste disposal act (SWDA) (including title II,
more commonly referred to as the resource
conservation and recovery act (RCRA)), and
including state regulations contained in any
amy
state sludge management plan prepared
(pursuant to subtitle D of the SDWA), the clean
air act, the toxic substances control act, and the
marine protection, research and sanctuaries act.
NPDES STATE: A state or interstate water pollution control
agency with an NPDES permit program
approved pursuant to section 402(b) of the act.
NATIONAL A permit issued pursuant to section 402 of the
POLLUTION act (33 USC 1342).
DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION
SYSTEM OR
NPDES PERMIT:
NATIONAL Any regulation containing pollutant discharge
PRETREATMENT limits promulgated by the E PA
in accordance
ce
STANDARD, with section 307(b) and (c)
PRETREATMENT applies to industrial users. This term includes
STANDARD, general and specific prohibitions found in 40
OR STANDARD: CFR 403.5.
NATIONAL Any regulation developed under the authority of
PROHIBITIVE section 307(b) of the act and 40 CFR, section
DISCHARGE 403.5.
STANDARD OR
PROHIBITIVE
DISCHARGE
STANDARD:
NEW SOURCE:
A. Any building, structure, facility or installation
from which there is or may be a discharge of
pollutants, the construction of which
commenced after the publication of proposed
pretreatment standards under section 307(c) of
the act which will be applicable to such source if
such standards are thereafter promulgated in
accordance with that section; provided, that:
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1. The building, structure, facility or
installation is constructed at a site at which no
other source is located; or
2. The building, structure, facility or installa-
tion totally replaces the process or production
equipment that causes the discharge of pollut-
ants at an existing source; or
3. The production of wastewater generating
processes of the building, structure, facility or
installation are substantially independent of an
existing source at the same site. In determining
whether these are substantially independent
factors, such as the extent to which the new
facility is integrated with the existing plant, and
the extent to which the new facility is engaged
in the same general type of activity as the
existing source should be considered.
B. Construction on a site at which an existing
source is located results in a modification rather
than a new source if the construction does not
create a new building, structure, facility or
installation meeting the criteria of subsection A2
or A3 of this definition, but otherwise alters,
replaces, or adds to existing process or
production equipment. Construction of a "new
source" as defined under this definition has
commenced if the owner or operator has begun,
or caused to begin as part of a continuous on
site construction program: 1) any placement,
assembly, or installation of facilities or
equipment; or 2) significant site preparation
work including clearing, excavation, or removal
of existing buildings, structures or facilities
which is necessary for the placement,
assembly, or installation of new source facilities
or equipment or entered into a binding
contractual obligation for the purchase of
facilities or equipment which are intended to be
used in its operation within a reasonable time.
Options to purchase or contracts which can be
terminated or modified without substantial loss,
and contracts for feasibility, engineering, and
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POTW TREATMENT
PLANT:
PASS-THROUGH:
PERSON:
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design studies do not constitute a contractual
obligation under this definition.
That portion of the POTW designed to provide
treatment of municipal sewage and industrial
waste.
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters
of the United States in quantities or
concentrations which, alone or in conjunction
with a discharge or discharges from other
sources, is a cause of a violation of any
requirement of the POTW's NPDES permit
(including an increase in magnitude or duration
of a violation).
Any individual, partnership, copartnership, firm,
company, corporation, association, joint stock
company, trust estate, governmental entity, or
any other legal entity or their legal
representatives, agents or assigns. The
masculine gender shall include the feminine, the
singular shall include the plural where indicated
by context.
pH: The logarithm (base 10) of the reciprocal of the
concentration of hydrogen ions.
POLLUTANT:
POLLUTION:
PRETREATMENT OR
TREATMENT:
Any dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator
residue, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge,
munitions, chemical wastes, biological
materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked
or discharged equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt
and industrial, municipal and agricultural waste
discharged into water.
The manmade or man induced alteration of the
chemical, physical, biological and radiological
integrity of the water.
The reduction of the amount of pollutants, or the
alteration of the nature of pollutants, the
elimination of pollutants, or the alteration of the
nature of pollutant properties in wastewater to a
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PRETREATMENT
REQUIREMENTS:
PUBLICLY OWNED
TREATMENT WORKS
(POTW):
REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR:
SEVERE PROPERTY
DAMAGE:
SHALL; MAY:
SIGNIFICANT
INDUSTRIAL USER:
less harmful state prior to or in lieu of
discharging or otherwise introducing such pollut-
ants into a POTW. The reduction or alteration
can be obtained by physical, chemical or
biological processes, process changes or by
other means, except as prohibited by 40 CFR
section 403.6(d).
Any substantive or procedural requirement
related to pretreatment, other than a national
pretreatment standard imposed on an industrial
user.
A treatment works as defined by section 212 of
the act (33 USC 1292) which is owned by the
city. This definition includes any sewers that
convey wastewater to the POTW treatment
plant, but does not include pipes, sewers or
other conveyances not connected to a facility
providing treatment. For the purposes of this
article, "POTW" shall include any sewers that
convey wastewater to the POTW from persons
outside the corporate boundaries of the city who
are, by contract or agreement with the city,
users of the city of Dubuque's wastewater
treatment facility.
The appropriate EPA regional administrator.
Substantial physical damage to property,
damage to the treatment facilities which causes
them to become inoperable or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can
reasonably be expected to occur in the absence
of a bypass. Severe property damage does not
mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
Shall is mandatory; may is permissive.
A. All industrial users subject to categorical
pretreatment standards under 40 CFR 403.6
and 40 CFR chapter I, subchapter N;
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SLUG:
STANDARD
INDUSTRIAL
CLASSIFICATION
(SIC):
STATE:
STORMWATER:
SUSPENDED SOLIDS:
TOXIC POLLUTANT:
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B. Has a discharge flow of twenty five thousand
(25,000) gallons or more per average workday
of process wastewater; or
C. Contributes a process waste stream which
makes up five percent (5%) or more of the
average dry weather hydraulic flow or organic
capacity of the POTW treatment plant; or
D. Is designated as such by the control
authority on the basis that the industrial user
has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating
any pretreatment standard or requirement (in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.8(f)(6)).
A contribution that has a flow rate or contains
concentrations or qualities of pollutants that
exceed for any time period longer than fifteen
(15) minutes more than five (5) times the
average twenty four (24) hour concentration,
quantities or flow during normal operation.
A classification pursuant to the standard
industrial classification manual issued by the
executive office of the president, office of
management and budget, 1972.
State of Iowa.
Any flow occurring during or following any form
of natural precipitation and resulting therefrom.
The total suspended matter that floats on the
surface of, or is suspended in, water, waste-
water or other liquids, and which is removable
by laboratory filtering.
Any pollutant or combination of pollutants listed
as toxic in regulations promulgated by the
administrator of the environmental protection
agency under the provision of CWA 307(a) or
other acts.
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USER:
WASTEWATER:
WASTEWATER
DISCHARGE PERMIT:
WATERS OF THE
STATE:
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Any person who contributes, causes or permits
the contribution of wastewater into the city's
POTW.
The liquid and water carried industrial or
domestic wastes from dwellings, commercial
buildings, industrial facilities and institutions,
together with any ground water, surface water
and stormwater that may be present, whether
treated or untreated, which is contributed or
permitted to enter the POTW.
As set forth in subsection 13 -2D -11B of this
article.
All streams, lakes, ponds, marshes, water-
courses, waterways, wells, springs, reservoirs,
aquifers, irrigation systems, drainage systems
and all other bodies or accumulations of water,
surface or underground, natural or artificial,
public or private, which are contained within,
flow through, or border upon the state or any
portion thereof. (2007 Code § 44-101)
ABBREVIATIONS: The following abbreviations shall have the
designated meanings:
BOD(c)
CFR
COD
EPA
I
mg
m g/I
NPDES
POTW
SIC
Biochemical oxygen demand
Code of federal regulations
Chemical oxygen demand
U.S. environmental protection agency
Liter
Milligrams
Milligrams per liter
National pollutant discharge elimination system
Publicly owned treatment works
Standard industrial classification
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foot below the roof and terminate not less than ten (10) inches above
the roof, or as required by the administrative authority.
(Ord. 39-13, 7-15-2013)
14-1 H-3: LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
A. Except as provided in Iowa Code section 105.11, a person shall not
operate as a contractor or install or repair plumbing, HVAC,
refrigeration, or hydronic systems without obtaining a license issued
by the state, or install or repair medical gas piping systems without i,
obtaining a valid certification approved by the state.
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B. Except as provided in Iowa Code section 105.11, a person shall not
engage in the business of designing, installing, or repairing plumb-
ing, HVAC, refrigeration, or hydronic systems unless at all times a
licensed master, who shall be responsible for the proper designing,
installing, and repairing of the plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, or
hydronic system, is employed by the person and is actively in charge
of the plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, or hydronic work of the person.
An individual who performs such work pursuant to a business
operated as a sole proprietorship shall be a licensed master in the
applicable discipline. (Ord. 39-13, 7-15-2013)
14-1 H-4: BACKFLOW PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION: There are hereby estab-
lished minimum backflow prevention standards for new residential construc-
tion. The city manager shall determine the type of backflow prevention
assembly required for containment based on the degree of hazard as out-
lined in title 13, chapter 1, article D of this code. (Ord. 39-13, 7-15-2013)
14-1 H-5: BACKFLOW PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXIST-
ING WATER SERVICES: The requirements for backflow
prevention related to existing water services are outlined in title 13, chapter
1, article D of this code. (Ord. 39-13, 7-15-2013)
14-1H-6: INSPECTION FEES: A fee shall be paid for inspections made
outside of normal business hours and for inspections for
which no fees are specifically indicated. Inspection fees shall be as set forth
by the city manager. (Ord. 39-13, 7-15-2013)
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vided, that a fee is paid for each renewal in the same amount as the
original demolition permit fee.
4. Every permit for the use of streets or public property shall expire
on the last day for which the permit was issued,
as described on
said permit, and shall be renewed upon the payment of an additional
fee to the building department, as established by the city manager.
Failure to renew the permit for the use of streets or public property
shall be considered as moved causefor
thehe city manager to publ c property returnder ed to
barricades or fences re
public availability and use.
D. Suspension Or Revocation: The city manager may, in writing, sus-
pend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter
whenever the permit is issued in error,
p onthe
basis d cond
itions, or ect
information supplied, failure to comply
with in
violation of any ordinance. (Ord. 21-10, 3-15-2010)
E. Conditions Of Permit: The permit shall outline the conditions under
which the permit was issued and may include, but is not limited to:
1. Storage requirements; permit issuance through day one hundred
seventy nine (179): Storage of construction materials must comply
with all city ordinances.
2. Storage requirements; day one hundred eighty (180) and beyond:
The permit will contain requirements for the storage of construction
materials and maintenance of the site. The conditions will continue
upon a renewal/extension of a building permit until such time as the
project is complete. The city manager may require additional storage
and maintenance requirements upon the issuance of a renewal
and/or extension of a building permit. (Ord. 61-12, 11-19-2012)
14-2-4: MORATORIUM
®AREAS OR FACNSTRUCTIN OILIT FACILITIES:
WORK
ON CERTAIN STREETS
A. Southwest Arterial Corridor: The city manager may not issue any
permit for any new construction or substantial enlargement, altera-
tion, repair or remodeling of any structure, building, or sign in the
southwest arterial corridor but not to include demolition, as
delineated on drawings on file in the city clerk's office, from the
effective date hereof to July 1, 2014, except where a vested right to
the issuance of such permit accrued prior to the effective date
hereof.
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B. East-West Corridor Study Area: The city manager may not issue any
permit for any new construction or substantial enlargement, altera-
tion, repair or remodeling of any structure, building, or sign in the
east -west corridor study area as shown on the map on file in the
office of the city clerk, but not to include demolition or emergency
repairs, without the approval of the city council, from the effective
date hereof to August 20, 2014, except where a vested right to the
issuance of such permit accrued prior to the effective date hereof.
(Ord. 32-13, 7-1-2013)
C. Highway 20 Corridor Study Area: The city manager may not issue
any permit for any new construction or substantial enlargement,
alteration, repair or remodeling of any structure, building, or sign in
the Highway 20 corridor study area as shown on the map on file in
the office of the city clerk, but not to include demolition or
emergency repairs, without the approval of the city council, from the
effective date hereof to August 20, 2014, except where a vested right
to the issuance of such permit accrued prior to the effective date
hereof. (Ord. 44-13, 8-5-2013)
14-2-5: FEES:
A. Generally: A fee for each moving permit, demolition permit, or permit
for the use of streets or public property shall be paid to the city
manager, as established by the city manager.
B. Starting Work Prior To Obtaining Permit: Where the moving of a
building, the demolition of a building or the use of public property for
which a permit is required by this chapter is started prior to obtaining
said permit, the fees above specified shall be doubled, but the pay-
ment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully
complying with the requirements of this chapter and the building
code in the execution of the work nor from other fees or penalties.
(Ord. 21-10, 3-15-2010)
14-2-6: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Transfer Of Permits Prohibited: Each moving permit, demolition
permit or permit for use of public property shall not be transferable
from one building or building site to another building or building site
nor from one person to another.
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tions for which necessary permits may be
required.
DISABILITY: Having a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more of such person's
major life activities so that such person is
incapable of living independently, a record of
having such an impairment, or being regarded
as having such impairment.
DISCOUNT STORE: A single or group of stores, offering merchan-
dise for sale at less than usual retail prices.
Merchandise may be discounted due to either
quantity price breaks or merchandise has been
discontinued and discounted to another retailer.
DISTRICT: Any zoning district created for the purpose of
regulating specific uses within a defined area.
DISTRICT ENERGY A facility small
connect d toheating, building orand/or
cluspower
SYSTEM:cluster of
buildings.
DOG KENNEL: See definition of Kennel.
DORMITORY: A building intended or used principally for
sleeping accommodations and congregant living
where such building is related to a public,
educational, or religious institution.
DOWNZONING: A change in zoning classification of land to a
less intensive or more restrictive district such as
from commercial district to residential district or
from a higher density to a lower density
residential district.
DRAINAGEWAY: A depression below the surrounding land
serving to give direction to a current of water
having a bed and well defined banks; provided,
that in the event of doubt as to whether a
depression is a watercourse or drainageway, it
shall be presumed to be a watercourse.
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DRIVE-IN FACILITY: An establishment where customers can be
served without leaving the confinement of their
vehicle.
DRIVE, PRIVATE:
DRIVEWAY:
DUPLEX:
DWELLING:
DWELLING,
MULTIPLE -FAMILY:
DWELLING,
SINGLE-FAMILY:
An unplatted, private passageway providing
access to a street.
A vehicular access to an off street parking
space or loading facility.
See definition of Dwelling, Two -Family.
A building or portion thereof, designed or used
exclusively for residential occupancy, including
a manufactured home as defined in state law,
but not including trailers, mobile homes, hotels,
motels, motor lodges, boarding and lodging
houses, tourist courts, or tourist homes.
A building or buildings designed and used for
occupancy by three (3) or more families, all
living independently of each other and having
separate kitchen and toilet facilities for each
family.
A building having accommodations for or occu-
pied exclusively by one family which meet all
the following standards:
A. The home shall have no less than seven
hundred (700) square feet of floor area, above
grade, for single story construction;
B. The home shall have no less than a twenty
foot (20') exterior width;
C. The home shall have a roof material that is
or simulates asphalt or wood shingles, tile, or is
a standing seam residential grade metal
material, or rock, or is a green roof; the home
shall be placed on a continuous permanent
foundation and have wheels, axles, transporting
lights, and removable towing apparatus
removed;
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EXTRATERRITORIAL The area beyond the corporate limits, in which
JURISDICTION (ETJ): the city has been granted the powers by the
state to exercise subdivision review and is
exercising such powers.
EXURBAN: The area that lies beyond the corporate limits
and its suburbs.
FACADE: The exterior wall of a building exposed to public
view.
FACTORY: A structure or plant within which something is
made or manufactured from raw or partly
wrought materials into forms suitable for use.
FAMILY: Any number of people occupying a single dwell-
ing unit living together as a single housekeeping
unit, related by blood, marriage or formal
adoption, plus not more than three (3) additional
people not so related, except that foster
children and persons with disabilities as defined
in this code shall be considered a family.
FAMILY HOME: A community based residential home which is
licensed as a residential care facility or as a
child foster care facility under state law, to pro-
vide room and board, personal care, rehabilita-
tion services, and supervision in a family
environment exclusively for not more than eight
(8) developmentally disabled persons and any
necessary support personnel. However, family
home does not mean an individual foster family
home licensed by the state.
FARMING: The raising of field crops and livestock,
horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry and
similar agricultural activities.
FEDERAL: The federal government of the United States Of
America.
FENCE: A structure serving as an enclosure, barrier or
boundary.
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FLOOR AREA:
FOUNDATION:
FREESTANDING
CANOPY:
FREIGHT TERMINAL:
FRONTAGE, BLOCK:
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Whenever the term "floor area" is used in this
title as a basis for requiring off street parking for
any structure, it shall be assumed that, unless
otherwise stated, said floor area applies not
only to the ground floor area but also to any
additional stories of said structure. All horizontal
dimensions shall be taken from the exterior
faces of walls.
A base constructed from either poured concrete
or laid masonry rock or brick and placed on a
footing located below ground level to a point
below the frost line upon which a building or
structure is permanently attached.
A permanent, freestanding, unenclosed roof
structure designed to provide patrons shelter
from the elements.
A building or area in which freight brought by
motor truck, barge, air, or rail is received,
assembled or stored and dispatched for routing
and may include storage.
That section of a block fronting on a street
between two (2) intersecting streets or other
block boundary.
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YARD, REQUIRED: See definition of Setback.
YARD, SIDE:
YARD, SPECIAL:
ZONING DISTRICT:
ZONING MAP,
OFFICIAL:
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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 Tots, side yards shall extend between
the front yards. In the case of corner lots, yards
remaining after front yards have been estab-
lished shall be considered side yards.
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.
A section of the city in which zoning regulations
and standards are uniform.
Map delineating the boundaries of zoning
districts 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)
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dwellings and related recreational, religious and educational facilities. (Ord.
52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-2-1:
PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the R-1 district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Golf course.
Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public, private or parochial school approved by the state of Iowa
(K - 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord.
17-13, 3-18-2013)
16-5-2-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the R-1 district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Accessory dwelling unit.
Bed and breakfast home.
Keeping of hens.
Keeping of horses or ponies.
Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.
Off street parking.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
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Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-2-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall
be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three
(3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector.
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-2-4: 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)
16-5-2-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated
in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-2-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the
provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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16-5-3: R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL: The R-2 district is
intended to provide residential areas characterized by single-
family and two-family dwellings. Increased densities and the introduction of
two-family housing types are intended to provide greater housing options
while maintaining the basic qualities of a low density residential
neighborhood. The principal use of land in this district is for low density
single- and two-family dwellings and related recreational, religious and
educational facilities. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-3-1: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the R-2 district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Golf course.
Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public, private, or parochial school, approved by the state of Iowa
(K - 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (maximum 2 dwelling units).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord.
17-13, 3-18-2013)
16-5-3-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the R-2 district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Bed and breakfast home.
Hospice.
Keeping of hens.
Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
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Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.
Off street parking.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-3-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall
be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three
(3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector.
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-3-4: 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)
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16-5-3-5
16-5-3-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated
in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-3-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the
provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
(see following page)
City of Dubuque
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16-5-4-2
16-5-4: R -2A ALTERNATE TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL: The R -2A
district is intended to provide for the protection of certain
older areas of the community developed principally as single-family and
two-family uses. Characteristics of the R -2A district are: smaller than
average lot widths and area, established building lines much closer to the
public right of way and required setback lines, and/or greater lot coverage
than allowed in the more recent developing areas where such requirements
can be provided. The R -2A district is intended to be located in those areas
displaying one or more of the above characteristics. The purpose of this
district is to stabilize and preserve the residential character of existing
areas through the establishment of bulk regulations in conformity with
existing conditions. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-4-1:
PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the R -2A district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Golf course.
Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa
(K - 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (maximum 2 dwelling units).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord.
17-13, 3-18-2013)
16-5-4-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the R -2A district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Bed and breakfast home.
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Hospice.
Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Off premises residential garage.
Off street parking.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-4-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall
be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three
(3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector.
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
April 2013
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16-5-5: R-3 MODERATE DENSITY MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL:
The R-3 district is intended to provide locations for a variety
of dwelling types ranging from single-family to low rise multi -family dwell-
ings. The R-3 district also serves as a transition between residential and
nonresidential districts. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-5-1:
PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the R-3 district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Golf course.
Multi -family dwelling (maximum 6 dwelling units).
Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa
(K - 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (maximum 6 dwelling units).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord.
17-13, 3-18-2013)
16-5-5-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the R-3 district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Bed and breakfast home.
Group home.
Hospice.
Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities.
Individual zero lot line detached dwelling.
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Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.
Nursing or convalescent home.
Off premises residential garage.
Off street parking.
Rooming or boarding house.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-5-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall
be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three
(3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector.
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
April 2013
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Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-5-6
16-5-5-4: 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)
16-5-5-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated
in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-5-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the
provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
(see following page)
City of Dubuque
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Two-family dwelling
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Bed and breakfast home
Group home
Hospice
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16-5-6-2
16-5-6: R-4 MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL: The R-4 district is
intended to provide residential areas of moderate to high
density developments located adjacent to a major street and serves as a
buffer or transition between commercial development, nonresidential uses,
or heavy automobile traffic and medium density residential development.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-6-1:
PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the R-4 district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Golf course.
Multi -family dwelling (3 to 12 units per buildings).
Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa
(K - 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (3 to 12 units laterally attached).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord.
17-13, 3-18-2013)
16-5-6-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the R-4 district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Bed and breakfast home.
Bed and breakfast inn.
Group home.
Hospice.
Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities.
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Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.
Multi -family dwelling of thirteen (13) or more units.
Nursing or convalescent home.
Off premises residential garage.
Off street parking.
Rooming or boarding house.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind conversion energy system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-6-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall
be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three
(3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector.
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
April 2013
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Storage building.
Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-6-6
16-5-6-4: 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)
16-5-6-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated
in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-6-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the
provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
(see following page)
City of Dubuque
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City of Dubuque
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SECTION:
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16-7-1- 2:
16-7-1- 3:
16-7-1- 4:
16-7-2:
16-7-2- 1:
16-7-2- 2:
16-7-2- 3:
16-7-2- 4:
16-7-2- 5:
16-7-2- 6:
16-7-2- 7:
16-7-2- 8:
16-7-2- 9:
16-7-2-10:
16-7-2-11:
16-7-2-12:
16-7-2-13:
16-7-2-14:
16-7-3:
16-7-3- 1:
16-7-3- 2:
16-7-3- 3:
16-7-3- 4:
16-7-3- 5:
16-7-3- 6:
16-7-3- 7:
16-7-3- 8:
16-7-4:
16-7-4- 1:
16-7-4- 2:
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CHAPTER 7
SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS
Home Based Businesses
General Provisions
Permitted Home Based Business Uses
Prohibited Home Based Business Uses
Home Based Businesses As Conditional Uses
Towers And Antennas
Definitions
Applicability
Communication Tower Standards
Antennas
Conditional Use Permit Application
Security Fencing
Exterior Finish
Landscaping
Lighting
Maintenance, Repair And Modification
Support Facilities
Removal Of Communication Towers And Antennas
Nonconforming Communication Towers And Antennas
Satellite Dish Antenna Regulations
Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Purpose
Definitions
Residential Wind Energy Conversion Systems (RWECS)
Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems (SWECS)
Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems (CWECS)
Freestanding WECS Bulk Standards
Building Mountable Wind Turbines (BMWT)
Repair; Abandonment; Removal
Adult Entertainment Establishments
Purpose
Siting Requirements
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16-7-1: HOME BASED BUSINESSES:
16-7-1-1: GENERAL PROVISIONS:
A. Permitted As Accessory Uses; Restrictions: Home based businesses
shall be permitted as accessory uses within principal residential
dwellings, provided they meet the following provisions and the
requirements of the district in which located. A home based business
shall not be permitted that:
1. Changes the outside appearance of the dwelling or is visible from
the street.
2. Generates traffic, parking, sewerage or water use in excess of
what is normal in the residential neighborhood.
3. Creates a hazard to person or property, results in electrical
interference, or becomes a nuisance.
4. Results in outside storage or display of any kind.
5. Employs other than self or family members residing on the
premises.
6. Occupies more than fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area of
the dwelling unit.
7. Requires deliveries of materials to and from the premises
involving the use of vehicles over two (2) ton capacity, except parcel
post or similar parcel service vehicles.
8. Produces noise, vibration, smoke, odors, heat or glare as a result
of a home based business which would exceed that normally
produced by a single residence as determined by the city planner.
9. Advertises with a sign on site or off premises.
B. Customer And Client Contacts: Customer and client contact shall be
primarily by telephone, mail, fax, e-mail, or website and not on the
premises of the home based business, except those home based
businesses such as tutoring, teaching, childcare or personal services
which cannot be conducted without personal contact and as
permitted in the following section.
City of Dubuque
16-7-4
16-7-4: ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS':
16-7-4-2
16-7-4-1: PURPOSE:
A. The special provisions of this section 16-7-4 are intended to regulate
the location of adult entertainment establishments as herein defined,
by specifying districts in which such uses may be permitted and
requirements for spatial separation of such uses. Nothing in this title
shall be construed or interpreted to permit adult entertainment
establishments in areas other than those set forth herein.
B. Adult entertainment establishments are hereby acknowledged to
have special characteristics and impacts upon their surroundings,
and upon the use and enjoyment of adjacent property. It is the intent
of these regulations to provide for the confinement of adult
entertainment establishments to those commercial and industrial
areas in which these special impacts are judged to be least
disruptive to the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties. These
regulations are further intended to require that adult entertainment
establishments shall not be permitted to locate in such concentration
that their operational features may establish the dominant character
of any commercial or industrial area.
C. These regulations are further intended to protect and balance lawful
rights of expression with other lawful rights to the enjoyment and use
of property, and are made with full consideration of the legal and
constitutional issues heretofore adjudicated.
D. The provisions of this section 16-7-4 shall govern the location and
spatial separation of adult entertainment establishments in
commercial districts and industrial districts, and no such regulated
use, as defined, may be permitted except in conformance with these
provisions. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-7-4-2: SITING REQUIREMENTS:
A. Adult entertainment establishments may be established within any
commercial or industrial zoning district, but shall not be located
within one thousand two hundred feet (1,200') of any residential or
1. See also title 4, chapter 8 of this code.
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institutional district, or a public or private (parochial) primary or
secondary school (K — 12) property approved by the state of Iowa.
B. No adult entertainment establishment shall be located within two
thousand five hundred feet (2,500') of any other adult entertainment
establishment. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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B. A gas station may be allowed in the C-1 district in accordance
with the following conditions:
1. The use shall not include a service station.
Grain or barge terminal. A grain/barge terminal may be allowed in the MHI
district in accordance with the following conditions:
A. A site plan shall be submitted and approved as provided in
chapter 12 of this title.
Group home. A group home may be allowed in the R-3, R-4, and OR
districts in accordance with the following conditions:
A. Not Tess than six hundred fifty (650) square feet of lot area shall
be provided per resident; and
B. When located within the R-3 and R-4 districts, signs shall not be
permitted.
Hospice. A hospice may be allowed in the R-2, R -2A, R-3, and R-4 districts
in accordance with the following conditions:
A. Signs shall not be permitted.
Housing for the elderly rpersons disabilities with
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districts in accordance with the following conditions:
A. The number of units shall be established by the zoning board of
adjustment.
Individual zero lot line dwelling. A single-family dwelling may be allowed to
be built on a lot with a zero setback in the R-3 district in accordance with
the following conditions:
A. The adjoining property owner, on the zero lot line side, consents
to the property line location and provides written evidence of a
minimum five foot (5') maintenance easement prior to board review;
B. The overhang of roofs shall not extend across the property line;
and
C. A minimum of six feet (6') shall be maintained between homes
and other structures.
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Indoor restaurant. An indoor restaurant may be allowed in the C-1 district in
accordance with the conditions established by the zoning board of
adjustment.
Keeping of hens. The keeping of hens shall be allowed in the R-1 and R-2
districts in accordance with the following conditions:
A. A maximum of four (4) chickens and/or ducks (hens only) shall be
allowed for egg production only.
B. Chickens and/or ducks (hens only) shall be within an enclosure
with a chicken coop, both of which shall be located in a rear yard.
C. The chicken and/or duck coop and enclosure shall be at least ten
feet (10') from any lot line and at least fifty feet (50') from any
dwelling.
Keeping of horses or ponies. Horses and ponies may be allowed to be kept
on properties located in the R-1 district in accordance with the following
conditions:
A. They are located on the same lot as an accessory use to a single-
family residential dwelling;
B. A minimum of two (2) acres of property is available for the first
horse or pony;
C. A minimum of one and one-half (11/2) acres of additional property
is available for an additional horse or pony, up to a maximum of two
(2) horses or ponies; and
D. A shelter of at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet and
enclosed on at least three (3) sides shall be provided on the
property.
Kennel. A kennel may be allowed in the AG district in accordance with the
conditions established by the zoning board of adjustment.
Licensed adult day services. A licensed adult day services facility may be
allowed in the R-1, R-2, R -2A, R-3, R-4, OR, OS, OC, C-1, C-2, C -2A, C-3,
C-4, C-5, CS, CR, LI, HI, MHI and RROD districts in accordance with the
following conditions:
A. Such facility shall supply loading and unloading spaces so as not
to obstruct public streets or create traffic or safety hazards;
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Vehicle sales or rental. A vehicle sales or repair facility may be allowed in
the C-4 district in accordance with the conditions established by the zoning
board of adjustment.
Vehicle service or repair. A vehicle service or repair facility may be allowed
in the C-4 district in accordance with the conditions established by the
zoning board of adjustment.
Winery. A winery may be allowed in the AG district in accordance with the
conditions established by the zoning board of adjustment. (Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009)
16-8-6: VARIANCE PROCEDURE:
16-8-6-1: APPLICATION:
A. Any person owning property may apply for a variance from the literal
enforcement of the bulk regulation provisions including parking and
sign requirements of this title for the property or structure involved.
All applications for a variance shall be made on the official form for
such applications which shall be available from the planning services
department.
B. Review of the application for a variance may be obtained by
delivering the completed application form to the planning services
department together with payment of the required fee.
C. Prior to its review, the board may require the applicant for a variance
to supply any further information beyond that contained in the
application where it reasonably considers such information
necessary to make the determination. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-8-6-2: NOTICE AND MEETING REQUIREMENTS: Following
receipt of a completed application the board shall, with due
diligence, consider such application at a public meeting. Notice of the time
and place of the public hearing shall be published in the newspaper of
general circulation at least seven (7) days and not more than twenty (20)
days prior to such hearing. The board shall direct and require verification
that notice of the time and place of the meeting has been sent by first class
mail to all owners of property within two hundred feet (200') of the property
for which the variance is sought. At the public meeting, all interested parties
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shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to appear and express their
views on the application, either in person or by agent. A record of such
meeting shall be entered into the minutes of the board. (Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009)
16-8-6-3: REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTING OF VARIANCE:
A. The board shall grant a variance only under exceptional
circumstances where practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship is
so substantial, serious and compelling that relaxation of the general
restrictions ought to be granted. No variance shall be granted unless
the applicant shall show and the board shall find that:
1. The particular property, because of size, shape, topography or
other physical conditions, suffers singular disadvantage, which
disadvantage does not apply to other properties in the vicinity; and
2. Because of this disadvantage, the owner is unable to make
reasonable use of the affected property; and
3. This disadvantage does not exist because of conditions created
by the owner or previous owners of the property; and
4. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant
any special privilege that is denied to other lands, structures, or
buildings in the same district; and
5. Granting of the variance will not be contrary to the public interest,
will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity, and will be in
harmony with the intent and purpose of the provision waived.
B. In passing a variance, the board shall not consider prospective
financial Toss or gain to the applicant.
C. A variance shall not be allowed within the RHOD restricted height
overlay district. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-8-6-4: CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ATTACHED TO
GRANTING OF VARIANCE: In granting a variance, the
board may impose any conditions or restrictions it reasonably considers
necessary to ensure full compliance with the intent and regulations of the
provision waived, to reduce or eliminate any detrimental effect of the
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peculiar to the property is claimed, which is more properly the
subject of a variance request; or 2) it is alleged that the provisions
themselves as applied to similar properties are unreasonable, which
is more properly the subject of a text amendment proposal. In all
cases, the burden shall be upon the person(s) seeking reclassifica-
tion to demonstrate that the requested reclassification is more appro-
priate than the present classification, in light of the characteristics of
the property and the public welfare.
C. Furthermore, it is contemplated under this title that the long range
planning advisory commission is, in the first instance, the body
responsible for the formulation and continuing review of the compre-
hensive plan, as expressed herein, and this commission shall be
charged with the duty of periodically reviewing the policies and provi-
sions of this title in light of its purposes and changing conditions, and
proposing on its own initiative such district reclassifications or code
amendments as may be deemed appropriate to secure the public
welfare. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-9-5-1: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A. Any person may request a reclassification of property to another
district, regardless of such person's interest in the property, by
submitting a completed zoning reclassification application together
with the required fee, to the planning services department.
B. The applicant may submit a written request to withdraw the
reclassification application at any time prior to final action by the city
council. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-9-5-2: ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION:
A. The zoning advisory commission shall consider a reclassification
request at a public hearing. Following the public hearing, the zoning
advisory commission shall act to recommend approval or denial of
the request or table the request.
B. The affirmative vote of at least four (4) commission members shall
be required to constitute a recommendation of approval of a zoning
reclassification request, and any lesser number of affirmative votes
shall constitute a recommendation of denial of the request. The
recommendation of the commission shall forthwith be transmitted to
the city clerk. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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16-9-5-3: CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
A. Public Hearing: Following receipt of any recommendation of the com-
mission, the city clerk shall cause a notice to be published of the
date, time and place for the city council to hold a public hearing on
the requested reclassification.
B. Adopt, Table Or Reject Request: Following the public hearing, the
council shall act to adopt, table or reject the reclassification request.
In cases where the commission has recommended disapproval of the
reclassification, the vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of the council
shall be required to enact the reclassification.
C. Written Protest Against Request: Furthermore, in case of a written
protest against the reclassification request which is filed with the city
clerk and signed by the owners of twenty percent (20%) or more of
the area of the lots included in the request, or by the owners of
twenty percent (20%) or more of the property which is located within
two hundred feet (200') of the exterior boundaries of the property
being considered for reclassification, such request shall not be
enacted except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of
the council. Property owned by the city or located in the public right
of way shall not be considered in the above calculation of twenty
percent (20%) area of property ownership. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
D. Moratorium For Rezonings In The Southwest Arterial Corridor: The
city council may not give final approval to any zoning reclassification
(rezoning) request for property in the southwest arterial corridor that
lies within the corporate limits of the city of Dubuque, as delineated
on drawings on file in the city clerk's office, from the effective date
hereof to July 1, 2014, except where a vested right to the issuance
of such approval accrued prior to the effective date hereof. (Ord.
33-13, 7-1-2013)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city council may approve a
requested rezoning upon a determination that the proposed rezoning
will not negatively impact the acquisition of right of way along the
preferred alignment of the southwest arterial corridor. The city
council shall also consider any recommendation from the southwest
arterial technical committee regarding potential negative impacts, if
any, that would result from approval of the requested rezoning and
the subsequent development of the parcel(s). (Ord. 7-11, 1-18-2011)
E. Moratorium For Rezonings In The Highway 20 Corridor Study Area:
The city council may not give final approval to any zoning reclassifi-
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cation (rezoning) request for property in the Highway 20 corridor
study area that lies within the corporate limits of the city of Dubuque,
as delineated on drawings on file in the city clerk's office, from the
effective date hereof to August 20, 2014, except where a vested right
to the issuance of such approval accrued prior to the effective date
hereof. (Ord. 45-13, 8-5-2013)
16-9-6: TEXT AMENDMENT PROCEDURE:
16-9-6-1: TEXT AMENDMENT: Text amendments are intended for
wholesale changes to the zoning regulations, as a means for
the city to respond to changing conditions and emerging trends in the
community. Text amendments are not property specific. (Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009)
16-9-6-2: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A. Any person may propose amendments to the provisions of this title
by delivering a copy of the proposed amendment to the planning 11
services department. The applicant may submit a written request to
withdraw the text amendment application at any time prior to final
action by the city council.
B. The affirmative vote of at least four (4) commission members shall
be required to constitute a recommendation of approval of the
proposal, and any lesser number of affirmative votes shall be
considered a recommendation of denial of the amendment. The com-
mission's recommendations shall be forthwith transmitted to the
council for its action. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-9-6-3: ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION: The zoning
advisory commission shall consider a text amendment request
at a public hearing. Following the public hearing, the zoning advisory
commission shall act to recommend approval or denial of the request, or
table the request. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-9-6-4: CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
A. Following receipt of the zoning advisory commission's recommenda-
tion, the city council shall act to hold its own public hearing on the
proposed amendment.
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B. Following the public hearing, the council shall adopt, table or reject
the proposed amendment. In those cases where the zoning advisory
commission has recommended disapproval of the amendment, the
affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of the city council shall
be required to enact the amendment. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-9-7: PUBLIC HEARINGS: At all public hearings required by this
title to be held by the zoning advisory commission or city
council, all interested persons shall have an opportunity to express their
opinions on the subject matter at hand, either in person or by agent, subject
in all cases to reasonable rules of procedure. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-9-8: NOTICE OF ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION HEAR-
INGS:
A. Notice of the time and place of all public hearings to be held by the
zoning advisory commission shall be published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the city at least seven (7) days and not more
than twenty (20) days prior to the date of the hearing.
B. A reasonable effort shall be made to notify by mail those property
owners whose property is being considered for reclassification and
those owners of adjacent property and other parcels within two
hundred feet (200') therefrom, prior to the first public hearing in
which the reclassification request will be considered. Where the
commission has a public hearing on a reclassification request, the
commission shall direct and require verification that the applicant or
their agent has taken responsible steps to give notice of the time,
place, and subject of the hearing by first class mail to all property
owners within two hundred feet (200') of the property for which
reclassification is requested, and to the owner(s) of the property
included in such request. The commission may require, at its discre-
tion and at the applicant's expense, notification of owners of property
located more than two hundred feet (200') from the subject property
and of other parties with a direct interest in the reclassification
requested.
C. Only one mailing shall be required in any event, and mail notice by
the council shall not be required. In all cases, however, the notice
shall be mailed not less than seven (7) days and not more than
twenty (20) days prior to the public hearing announced therein. (Ord.
52-09, 10-19-2009)
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C. Southwest Arterial Corridor Subdivision Review: A proposed plat that
divides any parcel within the southwest arterial corridor into two (2)
or more lots, and any preliminary plat within the southwest arterial
corridor must be submitted to the city council for review. No plat for
any subdivision or resubdivision of property in the southwest arterial
corridor, as delineated on drawings on file in the city clerk's office,
may be approved by the city council, from the effective date hereof
to July 1, 2014, except where a vested right to the issuance of such
approval accrued prior to the effective date hereof. (Ord. 34-13,
7-1-2013)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city council may approve a
proposed plat or preliminary plat upon a determination that the
proposed subdivision will not negatively impact the acquisition of
right of way along the preferred alignment of the southwest arterial
corridor. The applicant shall provide the city council with a plat
prepared by a licensed engineer or land surveyor that accurately
depicts the parcel(s) to be subdivided and the location of the Iowa
(southwest arterial) corridor boundaries. The city council shall also
consider any recommendation from the southwest arterial technical
committee regarding potential negative impacts, if any, that would
result from approval of the proposed plat or preliminary plat and the
subsequent development of the parcel(s). (Ord. 7-11, 1-18-2011)
D. Highway 20 Corridor Study Area Subdivision Review: A proposed
plat that divides any parcel within the Highway 20 corridor study area
into two (2) or more lots, and any preliminary plat within the Highway
20 corridor study area must be submitted to the city council for
review. No plat for any subdivision or resubdivision of property in the
Highway 20 corridor study area, as delineated on drawings on file in
the city clerk's office, may be approved by the city council, from the
effective date hereof to August 20, 2014, except where a vested right
to the issuance of such approval accrued prior to the effective date
hereof. (Ord. 46-13, 8-5-2013)
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1. Urban Renewal Districts: These districts have planning and other
criteria that may take precedence over the site design standards set
forth herein.
2. Port Of Dubuque Design Standards: This area has design stan-
dards that may take precedence over the site design standards set
forth herein.
3. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Districts: These districts may
have site development and performance standards that may take
precedence over the site design standards set forth herein.
4. Historic Districts: Historic districts, as regulated by chapter 10 of
this title, have design guidelines that may take precedence over the
site design standards set forth herein.
5. Old Town Neighborhood Overlay District: This overlay district has II
design guidelines that may take precedence over the site design
standards set forth herein.
6. Downtown Design Guidelines: These guidelines apply to the
designated downtown area in accordance with city policy, and may
take precedence over the site design standards set forth herein.
D. Waiver From Site Design Standards: The zoning advisory commis-
sion shall have the power to grant such waivers from the site design
standards of this chapter, as may be reasonable and within the
general purpose and intent of the site plan review and approval
provisions of this chapter if the literal enforcement of one or more
provisions of this chapter is impracticable or will exact an undue
hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land in
question. The affirmative vote of at least four (4) commissioners
shall be necessary to grant a waiver. The waiver may be granted
subject to such conditions as the commission may establish to
ensure the general purpose and intent of the provisions of this
chapter are followed. At the commission meeting, the applicant and
all other interested parties shall be presented a reasonable
opportunity to present their views. Decisions of the zoning advisory
commission may be appealed to the zoning board of adjustment in
the same manner as appeals from a decision of an administrative
officer. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
E. Moratorium For Site Plans In The Southwest Arterial Corridor: The
city planner may not issue conditional or final approval for any site
plan filed for property in the southwest arterial corridor that lies
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within the corporate limits of the city of Dubuque, as delineated on
drawings on file in the city clerk's office, from the effective date
hereof to July 1, 2014, except where a vested right to the issuance
of such approval accrued prior to the effective date hereof. (Ord.
35-13, 7-1-2013)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city council may approve a
proposed site plan upon a determination that the proposed site plan
will not negatively impact the acquisition of right of way along the
preferred alignment of the southwest arterial corridor. The city
council shall also consider any recommendation from the southwest
arterial technical committee regarding potential negative impacts, if
any, that would result from approval of the proposed site plan and
subsequent development of the parcels. (Ord. 7-11, 1-18-2011)
F. Moratorium For Site Plans In The Highway 20 Corridor Study Area:
The city planner may not issue conditional or final approval for any
site plan filed for property in the Highway 20 corridor study area that
lies within the corporate limits of the city of Dubuque, as delineated
on drawings on file in the city clerk's office, from the effective date
hereof to August 20, 2014, except where a vested right to the issu-
ance of such approval accrued prior to the effective date hereof.
(Ord. 47-13, 8-5-2013)
16-13-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
16-13-3-1: SITE LIGHTING:
A. The following site features shall be illuminated by an exterior light
source:
1. Driveways and loading facilities; and
2. Pedestrian walkway surfaces and entrances to buildings.
B. The location and design of site lighting shall conform to the follow-
ing:
1. All exterior lighting shall be designed, installed and maintained so
as not to cause glare or to shine in adjacent lots and streets;
2. No light sources shall provide illumination onto adjacent Tots,
buildings or streets in excess of one foot-candle;
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3. All exterior lighting luminaries shall be designed and installed to
shield Tight from the luminaire at angles above seventy two degrees
(72°) from vertical;
4. Fixtures mounted on a building shall not be positioned higher than
the roofline of the building;
5. Wooden utility type poles are acceptable only for temporary use
during construction; and
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ACCESSIBILITY CODE FOR READILY ACHIEVABLE
CHANGES 14-11-5
Compliance Agreements 14-11-4
General Enforcement 14-11-8
Licenses And Permits 14-11-6
Notices And Orders Of Building Official
Owner Defined; Landlord And Tenant Responsibilities 14-11-6
14-11-12
Public Accommodations
Removal Of Architectural Barriers If Readily Achievable 14-11-914-11-3
Responsible Parties
Supplemental Membership On Building Code And Advisory 14-11-7
Appeals Board
ACCIDENTS, VEHICULAR 9-7-321.262 — 9-7-321.266
ACCUMULATION OF SOLID WASTE AND NOXIOUS
6-4-3A
SUBSTANCES
ADMINISTRATION 1-5
Charter 1-7
City Officers And Employees 1-7
Definitions 1-1
Dubuque City Code
Elections, Precincts And Wards 18
8
Emergency Succession During Disaster1 1-11
Evidentiary Hearings By City Council -9
1-4
General Penalty
Mayor And City Council 1-6 1-6
Rules And Procedure
A
Miscellaneous Administrative Provisions 1-10-2
Bonds; Approval 1-10-5
City Flag 1-10-4
City Seal 1-10-3
Emergency Location For City Government 1-10-1
Fiscal Year 1-2
Saving Clause
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS 4-8-15
Applicability To Existing Businesses
Conduct Regulations 4-8-16 Definitions 4-82
Exhibition Of Sexually Explicit Films On Premises4-8-13
4-8-7
Expiration And Renewal Of License
Failure Of City To Meet Deadline Not To Risk 8
Applicant/Licensee Rights 4_g_1 -8-18
Fees
Hearing; License Denial, Suspension, Revocation; Appeal 4.8.10
Hours Of Operation
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ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS (cont.)
Inspection 4-8-6
Issuance Of License 4-8-4
License Required 4-8-3
Loitering; Lighting Requirements 4-8-14
Nuisance Declared 4-8-19
Rationale And Findings 4-8-1
Revocation 4-8-9
Scienter Required To Prove Violation Or Business Licensee
Liability 4-8-17
Severability 4-8-20
Suspension 4-8-8
Transfer Of License 4-8-11
Zoning Requirements And Definitions 16-7-4
AIRPORT
Administration And Enforcement
Airport Commission 12-1-1
Airport Manager 12-1-2
Airport Zoning Commission 12-1-3
Airport Zoning Regulations
Appeals 12-3-7
Board Of Adjustment 12-3-3
Conflicting Regulations 12-3-9
Definitions 12-3-2
Enforcement 12-3-8
Height Limitations 12-3-5
Land And Nonconforming Use Restrictions 12-3-6
Short Title 12-3-1
Zones 12-3-4
General Regulations
Government Regulations Adopted; Conformance 12-2-3
Limitations On Use 12-2-2
Name 12-2-1
Off Airport Car Rental Business 12-2-8
Parking Lots Established; Fees 12-2-9
Permits Required 12-2-4
Registration Required 12-2-5
Violations; Ejection Of Offenders 12-2-7
Waiver And Indemnification Of City 12-2-6
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
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BICYCLES (cont.)
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 Parking7-7-10
Y
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
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 16-13-3-5-1
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
I
Rental Agencies 7-7-36 P
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 LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Annual Reports 2-7-7
Charge Of Building, Donations 2-7-6
Compensation 2-7-3
Composition 2-7-1
Eligibility For Membership 2-7-2
Powers And Duties Generally 2-7-5
Terms Of Members; Filling Of Vacancies 2-7-4
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Airport Commission 12-1
Airport Zoning Board Of Adjustment 12-3-3
Airport Zoning Commission 12-1-3
Arts And Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission 2-8
Board Of Library Trustees 2-7
Cable Television Commission 2-11
Civic Center Advisory Commission 2-4
Civil Service Commission 2-2
Enterprise Zone Commission 3-4B
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (cont.)
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission 2-6
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 Code Appeals Board 6-6-8
Human Rights Commission 8-2
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission 2-3
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission 15-2
Park And Recreation Advisory Commission 10-5A-2
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission 2-9
Transit Advisory Board 5-1
Zoning Advisory Commission 16-9
Zoning Board Of Adjustment 16-8
BOATS, BOATING AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES
Activities Prohibited 10-7-13
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
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
BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Building Codes 14-1
Accessibility Code For Readily Achievable Changes 14-11
Building Code And Regulations 14-1A
Electrical Code 14-1D
Energy Conservation Code 14-1C
Fire Code And Regulations 14-1E
Fuel Gas Code 14-1G
Mechanical Code 14-1F
Plumbing Code 14-1H
Residential Code 14-1B
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CENTRAL MARKET (cont.)
Revocation Of Permit 4-4-6
Traffic Regulations 4-4-8
Weights And Measures 4-4-10
CHARTER
Citation As Charter 1-5-2
Form Of Government 1-5-3
Powers And Duties 1-5-4
Purpose 1-5-1
CITY ATTORNEY 1-7-6
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CITY CLERK AND ASSISTANT CITY CLERK 5
CITY CODE (See Also DUBUQUE CITY CODE) 1-11-6
CITY COUNCIL (See Also MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL) 1-7-4
CITY MANAGER
CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (See Also OFFICERS AND
1-7
EMPLOYEES, CITY)
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION Applicability 2-4-16
Administrative And Other Policies; App Y -4-16
Attendance At Meetings 2-4-8
Commission Created 2-4-12-4-9
Compensation 2-4-4
Duties And Responsibilities 2
Duties Of Officers -4-11
2-4-15
Internal Rules And Regulations 5
Meetings 2-4-1 -4-12
Membership; Appointment 22-4-14-4-6
Minutes Filed With City Clerk 4
Organization; Election Of Officers 2-4-1 -4-10
Programs, Projects And Services .4 .5
Purposes, Objectives Generally 2-42
Quorum And Voting 2-4-13
Specific Purposes 2-4-7
Vacancies In Membership
CIVIL RIGHTS, ENFORCEMENT OF (See Also HUMAN
8-4
RIGHTS)
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Applicability; Compliance With Statutes 2.2.1
2-2-41
Appointment; Term 2-2-6
Chairperson; Clerk 2-2-2
Commission Created 2-2-2
Compensation
Conduct Of Examinations; Certification Of Qualified Persons 2-2-10
Council To Furnish Meeting Room, Equipment, Recorder 2-2-79
Examination Of Applicants - 2-2- ---
Procedure For Conduct Of Hearing Appeals 2-2-11
Qualifications Generally 2-2-3
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Record Of Meetings And Personnel 2 2-2-8
CLERK, CITY
CODES, STATE STATUTES ADOPTED -1 A-1
Building Codes 1144-1 A-1
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Cable Customer Service Obligations, State Statute 11-1
141 D
Electrical Code --1
Energy Conservation Code 14-1 C-1
Federal Air Regulations 6-2-1
Food And Consumer Safety, State Administrative Code
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CODES, STATE STATUTES ADOPTED (cont.)
Food Establishments And Food Processing Plants, State
Statute 6-2-1
Fuel Gas Code 14-1G-1
Home Food Establishments, State Statute 6-2-1
Hotel Sanitation Code, State Statute 6-2-1
Mechanical Code 14-1F-1
Plumbing Code 14-1H-1
Residential Code 14-1B-1
Swimming Pools And Spas, State Statute 14-9-6
Tattooing 6-1-1
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS 16-5-10 — 16-5-17
COMMISSIONS (See Also BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) Title 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (See
Also HOUSING AGENCY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION) 2-5C
COMPENSATION AND SALARIES
Airport Commission 12-1-1G
Arts And Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission 2-8-10
Board Of Library Trustees 2-7-3
City Council 1-6-2
Civic Center Advisory Commission 2-4-9
Civil Service Commissioners 2-2-5
Community Development Advisory Commission 2 -5C -2D
Enterprise Zone Commission 3 -4B -3D
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission 2-6-3D
Historic Preservation Commission 16-10-3G
Housing Commission 2-5B-5
Mayor 1-6-2
Park And Recreation Advisory Commission 10 -5A -2H
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (See Also PLANNING AND ZONING) 15-1
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS AND TRANSFERS TO
MULTIPLE HOUSING COOPERATIVE
Condominium Conversions 14-7-1
Building Code Requirements 14-7-1-1
Filing Declaration With City Clerk 14-7-1-2
Inspection; Certificate Of Compliance 14-7-1-3
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 7-5B
Glue Sniffing Or Other Chemical Substances 7-5B-4
Under The Influence Of Controlled Substance 7-5B-3
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL, WATER PROTECTION 13-1D
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DANGEROUS ANIMALS (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) 7-6D
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS 14-3-6
Appeal 14-3-2
Definitions 14-3-3
Enforcement
Enforcement Of Order Of Building Official Or Building Code 14-3-8
And Appeals Board 14-3-4
Notices And Orders Of Building Official 14-3-9
Performance Of Work Of Repair Or Demolition
Procedure For Conduct Of Hearing Appeals 14-3-7 14-3-1
Purpose And Scope
1
Recovery Of Cost Of Repair Or Demolition 1-3-10
Repair, Vacation And Demolition
4-3-5
DEFINITIONS, CITY CODE 1-3-2
Catchlines, Titles And Headings -3-1
Rules Of Construction 1 1-3-1
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION (See Also HUMAN RIGHTS) 6B
DOGS AND CATS (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) 7-6B
4-2A-6
DRINKING IN PUBLIC PLACES 7 56
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (See Also OFFENSES)
DUBUQUE CITY CODE 1-1-3
Altering Code 1-1-2
Amendments To Code; Effect Of New Ordinances1-3
Definitions
General Penalty 1-4
3
How Code Designated And Cited1 1-1-1
Saving Clause
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Enterprise Zone Commission
Commission Created 3-4B-1
3-4B-21
Composition
Duties 3-4B-6
Organization 3-4B-4
Procedures For Operations 3-4B-5
Term; Filling Of Vacancies; Compensation 3-4B-3
Industrial Projects 3-4A-1
Issuance Of Bonds; Investigation Fee
Residential Relocation Assistance Program 3-4D-8
Appeals 3-4D-4
Applicability Of Program
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont.)
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 3-4C-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 1-8-4
Precinct 2 1-8-5
Precinct 3 1-8-6
Precinct 4 1-8-7
Precinct 5 1-8-8 i
Precinct 6 1-8-9
Precinct 7 1-8-10
Precinct 8 1-8-11
Precinct 9 1-8-12
Precinct 10 1-8-13
Precinct 11 1-8-14
Precinct 12 1-8-15
Precinct 13 1-8-16
Precinct 14 1-8-17
Precinct 15 1-8-18
Precinct 16 1-8-19
Precinct 17 1-8-20
Precinct 18 1-8-21
Precinct 19 1-8-22
Precinct 20 1-8-23
Ward 1 1-8-25
Ward 2 1-8-26
Ward 3 1-8-27
Ward 4 1-8-28
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ELECTIONS, PRECINCTS AND WARDS (cont)
Precinct 18 1-8-21
Precinct 19 1-8-22
Precinct 20 1-8-23
Ward 1 1-8-25
Ward 2 1-8-26
Ward 3 1-8-27
1-8-28
Ward 4
ELECTRIC FRANCHISES
Interstate Power Company
Accessions To Franchise 11-5A-6
Acquisition At Expiration 11-5A-22
Adoption 11-5A-24
Company Rules 11-5A-13
Cure Of Defaults 11-5A-20
Definitions 11-5A-1
Excavations And Other Works 11-5A-4
Extension Of Service 11-5A-10
Forfeiture Of Franchise 11-5A-17
Franchise Fee 11-5A-23
Grant Of Franchise 11-5A-2
Indemnification 11-5A-15
Maps Of Distribution System 11-5A-14
Nonassignment 11-5A-16
Rates 11-5A-11
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ELECTRIC FRANCHISES
Interstate Power Company
Accessions To Franchise 11-5A-6
Acquisition At Expiration 11-5A-22
Adoption 11-5A-24
Company Rules 11-5A-13
Cure Of Defaults 11-5A-20
Definitions 11-5A-1
Excavations And Other Works 11-5A-4
Extension Of Service 11-5A-10
Forfeiture Of Franchise 11-5A-17
Franchise Fee 11-5A-23
Grant Of Franchise 11-5A-2
Indemnification 11-5A-15
Maps Of Distribution System 11-5A-14
Nonassignment 11-5A-16
Rates 11-5A-11
Regulatory Review 11-5A-8
Relocation Of Service Lines 11-5A-5
Reports To City Council 11-5A-12
Representation Of Company 11-5A-7
Reservation Of Home Rule Powers 11-5A-21
Reserved Regulatory Rights 11-5A-9
Revival 11-5A-19
Severability 11-5A-18
Street Usage 11-5A-3
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Accessions To Franchise 11-5B-6
Acquisition At Expiration 11-5B-22
Adoption 11-5B-24
Company Rules 11-5B-13
Cure Of Defaults 11-5B-20
Definitions 11-5B-1
Excavations And Other Works 11-5B-4
Extension Of Service 11-5B-10
Forfeiture Of Franchise 11-5B-17
Franchise Fee 11-5B-23
Grant Of Franchise 11-5B-2
Indemnification; Insurance 11-5B-15
Maps Of Distribution System 11-5B-14
Meters 11-5B-8
Nonassignment 11-5B-16
Rates 11-5B-11
Relocation Of Service Lines 11-5B-5
Reports To City Council 11-5B-12
Representation Of Company 11-5B-7
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ELECTRIC FRANCHISES (cont)
Reservation Of Home Rule Powers 11-5B-21
Reserved Regulatory Rights 11-5B-9
Revival 11-5B-19
Severability 11-5B-18
Street Usage 11-5B-3
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE COMPANIES, PROCEDURES
FOR LICENSING (See PROCEDURE FOR LICENSING
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE COMPANIES)
ELECTRICAL CODE
National Electrical Code Adopted 14-1D-1
National Electrical Code Amendments 14-1D-2
EMERGENCY LOCATION FOR CITY GOVERNMENT 1-10-3
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive Citywide Disaster Plan 7-3-3
Obedience To Mayor's Emergency Proclamations 7-3-1
Office Of Local Coordinator 7-3-2
EMERGENCY SUCCESSION DURING DISASTER
Appointment 1-11-3
Definitions 1-11-2
Purpose 1-11-1
Termination Of Authority By Council 1-11-4
ENCROACHMENTS ON PUBLIC PLACES
Hold Harmless 10-3-2
Insurance 10-3-3
Intent And Purpose 10-3-1
Newsracks
Abandonment 10-3B-6
Definitions 10-3B-1
Identification 10-3B-4
Location And Size 10-3B-2
Standards 10-3B-3
Violations 10-3B-5
Other Encroachments
Compliance With Historic Preservation Regulations 10-3D-3
Covenant Of Permit Holder 10-3D-5
Definition 10-3D-1
Maintenance 10-3D-4
Permit Requirements; Fees 10-3D-2
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
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ENCROACHMENTS ON PUBLIC PLACES (cont)
Revocation Of Permit 10-3-4
Sidewalk Cafes
Authorization 10-3E-2
Days And Hours Of Operation 10-3E-5
Definition 10-3E-1
Designated Area 10-3E-4
Operation 10-3E-7
Permit Requirements; Fee 10-3E-3
Sound Equipment 10-3E-6
Waste Collection Receptacles
Definitions 10-3A-1
Exception 10-3A-5
Exclusion 10-3A-4
Maintenance 10-3A-3
Permit Requirements; Fees 10-3A-2
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
International Energy Conservation Code Adopted 14-1C-1
International Energy Conservation Code Amendments 14-1C-2
ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION 3-4B
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HUMAN RIGHTS (cont.)
Removal Of Members For Unexcused Absences 8-2-6
Rules 8-2-7
Subpoenas 8-2-14
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
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
Fuel Gas Code 14-1G-1
Mechanical Code 14-1F-1
Plumbing Code 14-1H-1
Residential Code 14-1B-2
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointment; Composition; Terms 2-3-2
Commission Created 2-3-1
Meetings 2-3-6
Policies Applicable To Commission Operations 2-3-7
Powers And Duties 2-3-3
Reports Provided 2-3-4
Rules 2-3-5
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PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS; JUNK AND
AUTO SALVAGE DEALERS) 4-6B
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LAND USE (See AIso UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) Title 16
LICENSE REGULATIONS (See AIso BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS) Title
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 1O'5B'2
Liquor, Beer And Wine Licenses And Permits
Action By Council; Forwarding Of Documents To State 4-2B-9
Application; Bond 4-2B-3
Application For Renewal 4-2B-14
Effect Of Revocation 4-2B-18
Fees And Surcharges 4-2B-8
Hearing 4-2B-17
Investigation Of Applicant And Premises 4-2B-5
License Or Permit Required 4-2B-1
Nature And Scope Of License Or Permit 4-2B-10
Persons Eligible 4-2B-4
Proof Of Financial Responsibility 4-2B-7
Requirement For Premises 4-2B-6
Separate Permits Required For Separate Locations 4-2B-2
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LIQUOR CONTROL (cont.)
Surrender Of Permit Or License; Refund Of Fee 4-2B-12
Suspension And Revocation Generally; Grounds 4-2B-15
Suspension And Revocation; Notification; Specific
Terms 4-2B-16
Term Of License Or Permit; Seasonal Licenses And
Permits 4-2B-13
Transferability As To Location 4-2B-11
Open Containers In Motor Vehicles 9-7-321.284
Open Containers In Motor Vehicles; Passengers 9-7-321.284A
LITTERING 7-5A-5
LIVESTOCK (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) 7-6
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION 15-2
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MAILBOXES
General 10-3F-1
Nuisance 10-3F-4
Permit 10-3F-2
Placement And Design 10-3F-3
MANAGER, CITY 1-7-4
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Compensation 1-6-2
Composition; Terms 1-6-1
Emergency Succession For Mayor And Council Members 1-6-4
Evidentiary Hearings By City Council 1-9
Mayor Pro Term 1-6-3
Rules And Procedure
Amendments To Motions 1-6A-8
Attendance Of Media At Council Meetings 1-6A-5
Chart Of Preference Of Motions 1-6A-9
Committees, Boards And Commissions Established 1-6A-13
General Rules 1-6A-2
Motions 1-6A-7
Motions For Special Purposes 1-6A-10
Order Of Business And Agenda 1-6A-11
Ordinances, Resolutions And Motions 1-6A-12
Presiding Officer 1-6A-6
Purpose 1-6A-1
Records 1-6A-4
Rights Of Public 1-6A-14
Suspension Of Rules 1-6A-15
Types Of Meetings 1-6A-3
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MECHANICAL CODE
Fees 14-1F-3
International Mechanical Code Adopted 14-1F-1
International Mechanical Code Amendments 14-1F-2
MEETINGS
Arts And Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission 2-8-12
Cable Television Commission 2-11-10
City Council 1-6A-3
Civil Service Commission 2-4-12
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission 2-6-5B
Historic Preservation Commission 16-10-4
Housing Commission 2-5B-4
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission 2-3-6
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission 15-2-4B
Park And Recreation Advisory Commission 10-5A-2
Transit Advisory Board 5-1-4
Zoning Advisory Commission 16-9-3B
MINORS
Adult Entertainment Establishments, Minors Prohibited In 4-8-16F
Alcoholic Beverages, Regulations Regarding 4-2A-7
Child Restraints In Vehicles 9-12-321.446
Junk Dealers And Auto Salvage Dealers, Purchases From
Minors Restricted 4 -6B -11A
Parental Responsibility For 7-5D
Pawnbrokers And Secondhand Dealers, Purchases From
Minors Restricted 4-6A-12
Social Host Responsibility 7-5E
Tobacco Products To Underage Persons 7-5A-15
Underage Persons Entering Gambling Facilities 7-5A-14
1-4
MISDEMEANOR (See Also GENERAL PENALTY, CITY CODE)
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Drivers' Licenses
Generally
Operation Of Motor Vehicle With Expired License
Operation Without Registration
9-4-321.174A
9-4-321.98
Operator's License; Operation Of Commercial
Motor Vehicles 9-4-321.174
Restricted Licenses 9-4-321.193
Licensees And Nonoperators Identification Cards;
Violations
Employing Unlicensed Chauffeur 9-4-321.221
Inspection Of License Prior To Renting 9-4-321.223
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PARKS AND RECREATION (cont.)
Possession Of Firearms, Weapons And Fireworks 10-5B-12
Posting Bills, Notices Or Signs 10-5B-10
Removal Of Unattended Vehicles Left After Closing
Hours 10-5B-21
Sales Restricted 10-5B-11
Throwing Stones Or Other Missiles 10-5B-6
Unlawful Deposits 10-5B-8
Use Of Spotlights, Searchlights 10-5B-15
Walking On Grass 10-5B-5
Washing Vehicles 10-5B-19
PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS; JUNK AND
AUTO SALVAGE DEALERS
Junk Dealers And Auto Salvage Dealers
Application Contents 4-6B-5
Definitions 4-6B-1
Denial, Suspension Or Revocation Of License 4-6B-9
Display Of License 4-6B-7
Exemptions From Article 4-6B-8
Inspection 4-6B-13
Investigation Of Applicant And Premises 4-6B-6
License 4-6B-3
Penalties 4-6B-2
Persons Eligible 4-6B-4
Prohibited Acts 4-6B-11
Purchases Or Donation Transactions 4-6B-12
Required Records 4-6B-10
Screening Requirements For Junk And Salvage
Operations 4-6B-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
Prohibited Acts 4-6A-12
Proof Of Financial Responsibility 4-6A-7
Required Records 4-6A-11
PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTY 9-8-321.326 — 9-8-321.333
PENALTY, GENERAL (See Also GENERAL PENALTY, CITY
CODE) 1-4
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PLANNING AND ZONING
Comprehensive Plan
Community Planning Defined 15-1-3
Comprehensive Pian Defined 15-1-1
Elements Of Comprehensive Plan 15-1-2
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Commission Created; Composition 15-2-1
Organization; Meetings 15-2-4
Powers 15-2-3
Procedures For Operations 15-2-5
Term Of Office 15-2-2
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 14-1H-3
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
Potentially Vicious Dogs 7-6E
Rabies Control 7-6C
Bicycles 7-7
Emergency Management 7-3
Fire Department 7-2
Offenses 7-5
Crime Property 7-5C
Drug Paraphernalia 7-5B
General Offenses 7-5A
Parental Responsibility 7-5D
Police Department 7-1
PROCEDURE FOR LICENSING ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION
LINE COMPANIES
Distance From Buildings 11-6-7
Grant Of License 11-6-1
Licensee Fee 11-6-2
Manner Of Construction 11-6-6
Nonuse; Revocation Of License; Extensions Of Time 11-6-8
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PROCEDURE FOR LICENSING ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION
LINE COMPANIES (cont.)
Petition 11-6-4
Petition For License; Informational Meetings Held 11-6-3
Public Hearing 11-6-5
Wires Across Railroad Right Of Way At Highways 11-6-9
PROPERTY TAX
Partial Exemption From Property Taxation 3-1-1
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Gas Main Connections
City Authority To Make Connection 13-3-3
City Authority To Require 13-3-1
Notice To Owners 13-3-2
Time Limit For Completion 13-3-4
Illicit Connections And Discharges To Storm Sewer System
Appeal Of Notice Of Violation 13-5-14
Applicability 13-5-2
Cost Of Abatement Of Violation 13-5-16
Definitions 13-5-1
Discharge Prohibitions 13-5-6
Enforcement 13-5-13
Enforcement Measures After Appeal 13-5-15
Industrial Or Construction Activity Discharges 13-5-8
Injunctive Relief 13-5-17
Monitoring Of Discharges 13-5-9
Notification Of Spills 13-5-12
Prevent, Control And Reduce Pollutants By Use Of
BMPs 13-5-10
Remedies Not Exclusive 13-5-19
Responsibility For Administration 13-5-3
Severability 13-5-4
Suspension Of MS4 Access 13-5-7
Ultimate Responsibility 13-5-5
Violations Deemed Public Nuisance 13-5-18
Watercourse Protection 13-5-11
Sewers And Sewage Disposal 13-2
Discharge Regulations 13-2A
Industrial Pretreatment Program 13-2D
Private Disposal Systems; Private Haulers 13-2B
Rates 13-2C
Solid Waste 13-6
City Or Private Collection Service 13-6A
Stormwater Management 13-4
Water Use And Service 13-1
Connections 13-1A
Cross Connection Control 13-1D
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PUBLIC UTILITIES (cont)
Rates 13-1C
Water Meters 13-1B
PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
Boats, Boating And Waterfront Structures 10-7
Encroachments On Public Places 10-3
Mailboxes 10-3F
Newsracks 10-3B
Other Encroachments 10-3D
Projecting Signs 10-3C
Sidewalk Cafes 10-3E
Waste Collection Receptacles 10-3A
Excavations 10-2
Parades, Assemblies And Special Events 10-4
Parks And Recreation 10-5
Administration 10-5A
Specific Parks, Open Spaces And Trails 10-5C
Use Regulations 10-5B
Railroads 10-6
Streets, Sidewalks And Other Public Places 10-1
Valet Drop Off Parking; Permit Requirements 10-8
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RABIES CONTROL (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) 7-6C
RAILROADS
Maintenance Of Crossings, Rights Of Way 10-6-3
Parking Near Certain Streets Prohibited 10-6-5
Speed Restrictions 10-6-1
Unlawful Deposits 10-6-2
Use Of Certain Track As Team Track Restricted 10-6-4
RECKLESS DRIVING 9-7-321.277
RESIDENTIAL CODE
International Residential Code Adopted 14-1B-1
International Residential Code Amendments 14-1B-2
RESIDENTIAL RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (See
Also ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 3-4D
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS 16-5-2 — 16-5-6
RESOLUTIONS (See ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS)
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REVENUE AND TAXATION
Economic Development
Enterprise Zone Commission 3-4B
Industrial Projects 3-4A
Residential Relocation Assistance Program 3-4D
Speculative Shell Buildings Of Community
Development Organizations And For Profit Entities 3-4C
Hotel And Motel Tax 3-3
Property Tax 3-1
Revitalization Areas 3-2
REVITALIZATION AREAS
Cathedral 3-2-9
Jackson Park 3-2-2
Langworthy 3-2-7
Old Main 3-2-8
Purpose 3-2-1
Stout Place 3-2-6
Upper Main 3-2-5
Washington Street 3-2-4
West Eleventh Street 3-2-3
RIGHTS OF WAY
Cable Right Of Way Regulations 11-2
Cable Communications 11-2A
Open Video Systems 11-2B
Cable Television 11-3
Cable Franchise Agreement 11-3A
Cable Services Customer Service Standards 11-3E
Rates And General Regulations 11-3D
Electric Franchises 11-5
Interstate Power Company 11-5A
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative 11-5B
Gas Franchise 11-4
Nonfranchised Communications Systems
Amendment To License 11-1-5
Application For License 11-1-3
Construction Of Chapter 11-1-16
Definitions 11-1-1
Failure To Secure, Renew Or Comply With License 11-1-11
Granting Of License 11-1-4
Hold Harmless; Insurance; Bond 11-1-10
License Fees 11-1-8
License Required 11-1-2
Notice; Appeal 11-1-15
Police Regulations 11-1-17
Regulations 11-1-6
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RIGHTS OF WAY (cont.)
Reimbursement For City Cost Associated With
Construction Activities 11-1-9
Relocation Or Removal When Required By Public
Needs 11-1-7
Transfers And Assignments 11-1-12
Undergrounding 11-1-14
Use Of Poles 11-1-13
Procedure For Licensing Electric Transmission Line
Companies 11-6
RUNNING AT LARGE, ANIMALS 7-6B-7
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SAFETY BELTS AND SAFETY HARNESSES IN VEHICLES .... 9-12-321.445
SALARIES (See COMPENSATION AND SALARIES)
SAVING CLAUSE, CITY CODE
Effect Of Repeals 1-2-2
Severability Of Parts Of Code 1-2-1
SEAL, CITY 1-10-4
SECONDHAND DEALERS (See Also PAWNBROKERS AND
SECONDHAND DEALERS; JUNK AND AUTO SALVAGE
DEALERS) 4-6A
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Certain Disposal Methods Prohibited 13-2-2
Conformance With City Plumbing Rules And Regulations 13-2-5
Connection To Public Sewer 13-2-3
Connections Prior To Improving Streets 13-2-4
Construction, Maintenance And Operation Costs 13-2-6
Definitions 13-2-1
Destruction Of Sewage Works Property 13-2-8
Discharge Regulations
Authority To Enter Easement Property For Sewage
Works Inspection And Repair 13-2A-10
Authority To Enter Properties For Testing Discharges 13-2A-9
Authority To Regulate Discharge Of Harmful
Substances 13-2A-4
Discharge Of Harmful Substances 13-2A-3
Discharge Of Objectionable Items 13-2A-2
Discharge Of Stormwater And Other Unpolluted
Drainage 13-2A-1
Manholes, Meters And Sampling Equipment 13-2A-7
Responsibilities Of Owners Of Treatment Or Flow
Equalizing Facilities 13-2A-6
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SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL (cont)
Special Agreements Authorized 13-2A-5
Testing Standards 13-2A-8
Industrial Pretreatment Program
Abbreviations 13-2D-3
Accidental Discharge/Slug Control Plan 13-2D-8
Administration; Permit Requirements; Regulations 13-2D-11
Definitions 13-2D-2
Enforcement; Violation Notice; Hearing 13-2D-12
Excessive Discharge 13-2D-7
Federal Categorical Pretreatment Standards 13-2D-5
Fees And Charges 13-2D-10
General Discharge Prohibitions 13-2D-4
Notice Of Potential Problems Including Slug Loadings 13-2D-9
Penalty; Costs 13-2D-13
Purpose And Policy 13-2D-1
Specific Pollutant Limitations 13-2D-6
Notice Of Violation; Time Limit For Correction 13-2-9
Private Disposal Systems; Private Haulers
Abandonment Of Private Treatment And Disposal
System 13-2B-5
Appeals From Orders Of City Manager 13-2B-7
Connections To Private Treatment And Disposal
Systems 13-2B-3
Issuance Of Permit; Inspection; Completion Of
Installation 13-2B-2
Permit Required; Application, Form And Fee 13-2B-1
Private Disposal Facilities Not Expense To City 13-2B-4
Private Haulers 13-2B-8
Right Of Entry For Inspection And Testing 13-2B-6
Rates
Areas Not Served By Public System 13-2C-4
Cost Of Collection 13-2C-6
Definitions 13-2C-2
Lien For Failure To Pay 13-2C-5
Purpose 13-2C-1
Rates Established 13-2C-3
Sanitary Sewer Connection Fees 13-2-7
SIDEWALKS (See Also STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER
PUBLIC PLACES) 10-1
SIGNS (See Also UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) 16-15
SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Commission Created 2-9-1
Compensation 2-9-10
Internal Organization And Rules 2-9-3
Meetings 2-9-9
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SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS ADVISORY COMMISSION (cont.)
Membership 2-9-5
Officers; Organization 2-9-8
Powers 2-9-12
Procedures For Operation 2-9-4
Purpose 2-9-2
Removal 2-9-11
Terms 2-9-6
Vacancies 2-9-7
SMOKING, CARRYING LIGHTED OBJECTS IN SPECIFIED
PLACES RESTRICTED 6-9-1
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM STREETS AND PUBLIC
WAYS 10-1-3
SOLAR THERMAL LICENSES
Application
Approval 14-13-5
Contents 14-13-4
Definition 14-13-1
Exemption 14-13-7
License
Application 14-13-3
Renewal 14-13-6
Licenses 14-13-2
SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Definition 14-14-1
Heat Transfer Fluid 14-14-9
Inspections Required 14-14-4
Liquid Systems 14-14-6
Monitoring 14-14-7
Permit
Application 14-14-3
Required 14-14-2
Rating 14-14-10
Shading Of Solar Collectors 14-14-5
Use Of Wood In Solar Collection Systems 14-14-8
SOLICITOR'S LICENSE
Appeal 4-5-11
Application For License 4-5-4
Bond 4-5-5
Definitions 4-5-1
Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation Of License 4-5-10
Display Of License 4-5-8
Exemptions 4-5-3
Fees 4-5-7
Issuance Of License 4-5-6
License Required 4-5-2
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SOLICITOR'S LICENSE (cont.)
Misrepresentation 4-5-9
Personal Nature; Transferability 4-5-12
Report To City Clerk Upon Loss Required 4-5-13
Soliciting From Temporary Stands Or Vehicles Restricted 4-5-14
SOLID WASTE
City Or Private Collection Service
Availability Of Collection Service 13-6A-2
Charges; Billing And Collection 13-6A-7
City Manager's Authority Generally 13-6A-1
Frequency, Time And Areas Of Collection 13-6A-3
Ownership Of Materials; Unauthorized Collecting
Prohibited 13-6A-5
Placement Of Containers For Collection 13-6A-4
Private Collection Service 13-6A-9
Rates And Charges Established; Exceptions 13-6A-6
Yard Waste And Food Scraps 13-6A-8
Container Requirements; Collection Restrictions 13-6-3
Definitions 13-6-1
Deposits On Other Public Or Private Property 13-6-2
Hazardous And Prohibited Wastes Regulated 13-6-7
Storage And Accumulation Restricted 13-6-6
Unlawful Accumulations 13-6-5
Use Of State Approved Dump Site Or Disposal Project 13-6-9
Vehicles Hauling Solid Waste 13-6-8
Wrapping And Draining Of Certain Solid Wastes 13-6-4
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 DEVELOPMENT) 3-4C
SPEED RESTRICTIONS 9-7-321.285 — 9-7-321.294
STAGNANT WATER 6-4-3D
STATE STATUTES ADOPTED (See CODES, STATE
STATUTES ADOPTED)
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 13-4-4
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT (cont.)
Powers, Duties And Responsibilities 13-4-3
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 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
SUBDIVISIONS, LAND DEVELOPMENT (See Also UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE) 16-11
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
TATTOOING 6-1-1
TAXATION (See Also REVENUE AND TAXATION) Title 3
TRAFFIC (See Also MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) Title 9
TRANSIT SYSTEM
Transit Advisory Board; General Provisions
Board Appointment; Term; Officers 5-1-1
Fare Increase Or Reduction In Service, Procedure 5-1-6
Meetings 5-1-4
Powers And Duties Of Board 5-1-3
Procedures For Operations 5-1-5
Quorum; Voting Requirement 5-1-2
TREASURER 1-7-7
TREES AND WEEDS
Trees And Landscaping 6-8-1
Trees Or Plant Materials That Are Diseased Or Damaged 6-4-3B
Weed Abatement 6-8-2
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SOLID WASTE
City Or Private Collection Service
Availability Of Collection Service 13-6A-2
Charges; Billing And Collection 13-6A-7
City Manager's Authority Generally 13-6A-1
Frequency, Time And Areas Of Collection 13-6A-3
Ownership Of Materials; Unauthorized Collecting
Prohibited 13-6A-5
Placement Of Containers For Collection 13-6A-4
Private Collection Service 13-6A-9
Rates And Charges Established; Exceptions 13-6A-6
Yard Waste And Food Scraps 13-6A-8
Container Requirements; Collection Restrictions 13-6-3
Definitions 13-6-1
Deposits On Other Public Or Private Property 13-6-2
Hazardous And Prohibited Wastes Regulated 13-6-7
Storage And Accumulation Restricted 13-6-6
Unlawful Accumulations 13-6-5
Use Of State Approved Dump Site Or Disposal Project 13-6-9
Vehicles Hauling Solid Waste 13-6-8
Wrapping And Draining Of Certain Solid Wastes 13-6-4
SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS 16-5-21 — 16-5-24
SPECULATIVE SHELL BUILDINGS OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND FOR PROFIT
ENTITIES (See Also ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 3-4C
SPEED RESTRICTIONS 9-7-321.285 — 9-7-321.294
STAGNANT WATER 6-4-3D
STATE STATUTES ADOPTED (See CODES, STATE
STATUTES ADOPTED)
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 13-4-4
Powers, Duties And Responsibilities 13-4-3
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 10-1-9
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STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES (cont.)
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
SUBDIVISIONS, LAND DEVELOPMENT (See Also UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE) 16-11
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
TATTOOING 6-1-1
TAXATION (See Also REVENUE AND TAXATION) Title 3
TRAFFIC (See Also MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) Title 9
TRANSIT SYSTEM
Transit Advisory Board; General Provisions
Board Appointment; Term; Officers 5-1-1
Fare Increase Or Reduction In Service, Procedure 5-1-6
Meetings 5-1-4
Powers And Duties Of Board 5-1-3
Procedures For Operations 5-1-5
Quorum; Voting Requirement 5-1-2
TREASURER 1-7-7
TREES AND WEEDS
Trees And Landscaping 6-8-1
Trees Or Plant Materials That Are Diseased Or Damaged 6-4-3B
Weed Abatement 6-8-2
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UNFAIR AND DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES (See Also
HUMAN RIGHTS) 8-3
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UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (cont.)
Overlay Districts
Airport Overlay District 16-6-5
Flood Hazard Overlay District 16-6-4
OTN Old Town Neighborhood District Overlay 16-6-6
RHOD Restricted Height Overlay District 16-6-2
RROD Rural Residential Overlay District 16-6-1
SOD Freeway 61/151 Corridor Signage Overlay District 16-6-3
POS Public Open Space District 16-5-23
Accessory Uses 16-5-23-3
Bulk Regulations 16-5-23-7
Conditional Uses 16-5-23-2
Parking 16-5-23-5
Principal Permitted Uses 16-5-23-1
Signs 16-5-23-6
Temporary Uses 16-5-23-4
PUD Planned Unit Development District 16-5-24
Commission Recommendation 16-5-24-6
Council Action 16-5-24-7
Development Regulations 16-5-24-3
Development To Follow Approved Site Plan 16-5-24-8
General Requirements 16-5-24-2
Plan Approval Standards 16-5-24-5
Procedure To Establish, Amend, Or Expand PUD 16-5-24-4
Purpose 16-5-24-1
Parking
Accessible Parking Space Requirements 16-14-7
Bicycle Parking Required 16-14-9
Location Of Parking Spaces 16-14-4
Nonconforming Parking Lots 16-14-8
Off Street Parking And Storage Of Vehicles In
Residential Districts 16-14-5
Off Street Parking Requirements 16-14-6
Parking Required 16-14-1
Parking Space Calculations 16-14-3
Shared Parking Reduction 16-14-10
Site Plan Required 16-14-2
R-1 Single -Family Residential District 16-5-2
Accessory Uses 16-5-2-3
Bulk Regulations 16-5-2-7
Conditional Uses 16-5-2-2
Parking 16-5-2-5
Principal Permitted Uses 16-5-2-1
Signs 16-5-2-6
Temporary Uses 16-5-2-4
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UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (cont.)
R-2 Two -Family Residential District 16-5-3
Accessory Uses 16-5-3-3
Bulk Regulations 16-5-3-7
Conditional Uses 16-5-3-2
Parking 16-5-3-5
Principal Permitted Uses 16-5-3-1
Signs 16-5-3-6
Temporary Uses 16-5-3-4
R -2A Alternate Two -Family Residential District 16-5-4
Accessory Uses 16-5-4-3
Bulk Regulations 16-5-4-7
Conditional Uses 16-5-4-2
Parking 16-5-4-5
Principal Permitted Uses 16-5-4-1
Signs 16-5-4-6
Temporary Uses 16-5-4-4
R-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential District 16-5-5
Accessory Uses 16-5-5-3
Bulk Regulations 16-5-5-7
Conditional Uses 16-5-5-2
Parking 16-5-5-5
Principal Permitted Uses 16-5-5-1
Signs 16-5-5-6
Temporary Uses 16-5-5-4
R-4 Multi -Family Residential District 16-5-6
Accessory Uses 16-5-6-3
Bulk Regulations 16-5-6-7
Conditional Uses 16-5-6-2
Parking 16-5-6-5
Principal Permitted Uses 16-5-6-1
Signs 16-5-6-6
Temporary Uses 16-5-6-4
RHOD Restricted Height Overlay District 16-6-2
Applicability 16-6-2-1
Area Designations And Height Limitations 16-6-2-2
RROD Rural Residential Overlay District 16-6-1
Applicability 16-6-1-1
Establishment Of R-1 Single -Family Residential Zoning
District 16-6-1-2
Reclassification To Original Underlying Or Any Other
Zoning District 16-6-1-3
SOD Freeway 61/151 Corridor Signage Overlay District 16-6-3
Purpose 16-6-3-1
SOD Boundary 16-6-3-2
SOD Sign Regulations 16-6-3-3
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UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (cont.)
Signs
Applicability 16-15-2
Construction, Generally 16-15-21
Definitions 16-15-5
Design, Generally 16-15-20
Discontinued Or Abandoned Signs 16-15-16
Enforcement 16-15-3
Exempt Signs 16-15-9
Fee Schedule 16-15-19
Maintenance 16-15-15
Message Substitution 16-15-17
Nonconforming Signs 16-15-14
Off Premises Signs 16-15-12
Permit Required 16-15-6
Inspections 16-15-6-6
Issuance 16-15-6-2
Permit Application 16-15-6-1
Permit Expiration 16-15-6-4
Permit Validity 16-15-6-3
Suspension Or Revocation 16-15-6-5
Permitted On Premises Signs 16-15-11
AG Agriculture And R-1, R-2, R -2A, R-3, And R-4
Residential Districts 16-15-11-1
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District 16-15-11-5
C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District 16-15-11-6
C -2A Mixed Use Neighborhood District 16-15-11-7
C-3 General Commercial District 16-15-11-8
C-4 Downtown Commercial District 16-15-11-9
C-5 Central Business District 16-15-11-10
CR Commercial Recreation District 16-15-11-12
CS Commercial Service And Wholesale District 16-15-11-11
ID Institutional District 16-15-11-13
LI, HI, And MHI Industrial Districts 16-15-11-14
OC Office Commercial District 16-15-11-4
OR Office Residential District 16-15-11-2
OS Office Service District 16-15-11-3
Prohibited Signs 16-15-8
Projecting Signs 16-15-18
Projection And Clearance, Generally 16-15-22
Purpose 16-15-1
Sign Calculations 16-15-7
Sign Installer's License 16-15-4
Exception 16-15-4-2
Insurance Required 16-15-4-4
License Fee 16-15-4-3
License Required 16-15-4-1
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UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (cont.)
Signs In Historic Districts 16-15-13
Standards Applicable To Specific Sign Types 16-15-23
Combination Signs 16-15-23-5
Electric Signs 16-15-23-7
Electronic Message Signs 16-15-23-8
Ground Monument Signs 16-15-23-2
Marquee Signs 16-15-23-6
Pole Signs 16-15-23-1
Projecting Signs 16-15-23-4
Wall Signs 16-15-23-3
Temporary Signs 16-15-10
Site Design Standards
Applicability 16-13-2
Design Standards For Big Box Retail Uses 16-13-5
Design Standards For Biofuels Production Facilities 16-13-7
Design Standards For Retail Commercial Uses And
Regional Shopping Centers 16-13-6
Intent 16-13-1
Landscaping And Screening Requirements 16-13-4
Site Development Requirements 16-13-3
Parking Lot Layout 16-13-3-5
Parking Lot Lighting 16-13-3-5-2
Parking Lot Provisions For Bicycle Parking 16-13-3-5-1
Standard Parking Space Dimensions 16-13-3-5-3
Parking Structures 16-13-3-4
Sidewalks And Walkways 16-13-3-6
Site Lighting 16-13-3-1
Stormwater Management 16-13-3-3
Utility Locations 16-13-3-2
Site Plans
Administrative Waiver 16-12-4
Application And Scope Of Site Plan Review And
Approval 16-12-2
Development Activities Subject To Site Plan Review 16-12-3
Purpose 16-12-1
Site Plan Appeals 16-12-7
Site Plan Application Requirements 16-12-6
Site Plan Review Procedures 16-12-5
Supplemental Use Regulations
Adult Entertainment Establishments 16-7-4
Home Based Businesses 16-7-1
Towers And Antennas 16-7-2
Wind Energy Conversion Systems 16-7-3
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